Nickolai's Noel by Alicia Hunter Pace

By: Unknown on Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Title:  Nickolai's Noel
Series:  A Beauford Bend Novella
Author:  Alicia Hunter Pace
Published:  December 1/14 by Crimson Romance
Length:  144pgs
Format:   ecopy
Genre:  contemporary romance
Shelf:  review
Rating: ★★★★★

Back Cover Blurb:

Born an orphan in Russia, Nashville Sound center Nickolai Glazov never knew the warmth of a big family. Luckily, at age six, his talent for hockey was discovered. Now, with a multitude of championship titles, a berth on the 2014 Russian Olympic team, and plenty of puck bunnies to warm his bed on cold nights, he’s not wasting his energy crying over his lack of roots. Even if he wouldn’t mind a special someone to come home to…

Artisan quilt maker Noel Verden, on the other hand, has so many roots they’re threatening to strangle her. Her family depends on Noel for everything, from talking them through using the television remote to deciphering the telephone bill—all from 200 miles away. She loves them, but wishes they were more self-sufficient and would stop trying to force her to close her quilt shop in Beauford, Tennessee, to move back home to Kentucky. If only she had the strength and power to stand up to her family…

A chance meeting and a snowy ice storm bring this unlikely pair together on the most enchanting day of the year, and a special connection flares between them. But when the ice melts, will the magic disappear too?

A fantastic bonus in this novel:

Featured in the holiday novella, Nickolai’s Noel, by Alicia Hunter Pace, this beautiful quilt is perfect to cuddle up with on a chilly December night.

The stunning pattern, also known as “Starry Nine Patch,” was designed by Liz Porter, and offers cozy, rustic charm with a motif of blue stars falling against a snowy white backdrop.- See more at: http://www.crimsonromance.com/starrysnowfall/#sthash.nNujVxEs.dpu

The pattern, also known as “Starry Nine Patch,” was designed by Liz Porter, and offers cozy, rustic charm with a motif of blue stars falling against a snowy white backdrop.

My Review:

What a fantastic novel, for Christmas or any time of the year. Pace took me away to Nashville & Beauford Bend for the duration, allowing me to escape the humdrum of everyday life. The eloquent and picturesque writing drew me in while the intricate and explosive story kept me there. The symbolism in this novel added an extra layer to it for me. I’ll never be able to look at a snow globe or a star the same way again.

This novel is full of unforgettable characters. I fell in love with this main couple and didn’t want to let them go at the end of the story. The combination of individuals who live their lives in the spotlight with normal, everyday individuals was great. It really gives you a sense of perspective.

This novel was a great as addition to the Beauford Bend series or on its own. Pace definitely has a winner with this one.

|  Goodreads  |  Shelfari  |  Crimson Romance  |  Amazon  |  B&N  |  Indigo  |  Google Play  |