A Very Gothic Christmas: Two Novellas

These two stories are two of the best I've ever read. But my favorite was Melanie George's "Lady Of The Locket". This actually made me cry then made me smile. I've read this story 3 times and I only got the book 2 weeks ago. Both stories will keep you turning the pages until your finished. If I could rate this book higher than 5 stars I would.

"A Very Gothic Christmas" is an anthology containing two wonderful Christmas novellas, written by Christine Feehan and Melanie George, that is sure to entertain you and lift your spirits any time of the year. Both tales are well crafted, romantic, and full of heart-pounding passion and suspense, and I thoroughly enjoyed them. "After the Music" by Christine Feehan tells the story of Jessica Fitzpatrick, who decides to take her twin wards, 13-year-old Trevor and Tara, to spend Christmas with their reclusive father after a series of unsettling threats and disturbing "accidents" make her fear for the twins' lives. Trevor and Tara's father, Dillon Wentworth, is a brilliant musician who has spent many years in seclusion, ever since a horrific fire killed his troubled wife and left him terribly scarred. Unable to play his music because of his scarring, Dillon has cut himself off from the world and all but given up on life, but Jessica's unexpected arrival with Trevor and Tara starts to bring him out of his deep depression. And the spark that drew Dillon and Jessica together as the best of friends many years ago burns even brighter now. Jessica's love for Dillon is unwavering and unshakable, and it gives him something he had long since given up on - hope. The romance that Jessica and Dillon share is erotic, exciting, beautifully tender, and unbelievably touching as it starts to heal Dillon's damaged heart and soul.Dillon's old band members have joined him for Christmas on his quiet little island, hoping to record a new album, the first in more than ten years. The music still flows from Dillon's talented mind like magic, and with his blossoming romance with Jessica and strong new bonds forming with his children, Christmas is looking up. Until strange "accidents" start occurring and Jessica realizes that the danger has followed her and the twins to their supposed sanctuary. Someone is trying very hard to get rid of Jessica, Tara, and Trevor and it's going to take a Christmas miracle to set things right and uncover the shocking truth behind this deadly situation.Readers are sure to fall for the tormented yet appealing Dillon and the determined and loyal Jessica, and will be rooting for them to end up together. But will they beat the odds and find a lifetime of love in each other's arms? Read it and find out."Lady of the Locket" by Melanie George introduces Rachel Hudson, who travels to Glengarren Castle in Scotland to spend Christmas in the place her recently deceased parents met and fell in love. Still grieving and trying to cope with the overwhelming loss, Rachel hopes to finally deal with her parents' death. But upon her arrival, she finds herself utterly captivated by a portrait of a Highland warrior named Duncan MacGregor, painted in 1745. A previous owner of Glengarren, Rachel feels inexplicably drawn to this long dead man, and begins to worry about her sanity. But one storm tossed night, Duncan MacGregor himself is thrown forward in t

My 5-star rating goes to MELANIE GEORGE'S portion of this novella, "Lady in the Locket." What a superb story this was! Full-bodied and passionate. Duncan MacGregor, the Highland warrior, was to die for. I was weeping like a baby ...... well, I can't say more or else I will give too much away. But VERY, very poignant and moving. This is an author I will DEFINITELY be picking up!!As for Christine Feehan's story, I thought it was very well done, but not as strong as Ms. George's story, that being the reason for rating it 4-stars. Though it was certainly enjoyable. Dillon is a hero that will pull at your heartstrings.All and all, don't miss this wonderful novella!

I Normally do not like Novella and Anthologies to short.. However, this book will live with me for a long time..AFTER THE MUSIC by CHRISTINE FEEHAN.. this is the first story by Christine that is not Historical Gothic.. as her book THE SCARLETI CURSE Nor is like her DARK SERIES.. However, this is one of the best Gothic Suspense Contempary novels I have read.. As with all of her books Christine has the ability to draw one into her world her characters are full of emotion and passion.. Time stops for me when reading her books and this Novella is no acception....I would love to see more of Christine's work in this field... SHE IS VERY TALENTED..and wonderful Author... onto LADY OF THE LOCKET by Melanie George. Again another story that is full of emotion.. and wonderful characters.. a superb story.... I have not yet read the other books I have by Melanie but shall enjoy them no doubt....

I picked this up because I have enjoyed everything that Christine Feehan has written, and she did not disapoint me on this one, either. This story had the same elements that make her DARK books so good, and a good dose of Gothic mystery to boot.I had never read Melanie George before this, but will be picking up more of her books, based on the quality of 'Lady in the Locket'.