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After being hit with heartbreaking tragedy, Carrie has thrown herself into a hot, secret relationship with Matt. With Christmas approaching, she realizes she might want even more from her sexy, damaged artist, but the boundaries around their relationship make anything deeper than sex impossible.

Matt was the rising star of the art world, but he hasn’t painted since a tragic accident two years ago. His passion for Carrie finally inspires him, but first he must convince her that the heat between them is far more than just sex.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00IPXUTKU
Publisher ‏ : ‎ (February 28, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 28, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1805 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 103 pages

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- #1,922 in Holiday Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #2,494 in Holiday Fiction (Books)
- #53,464 in Contemporary Romance (Kindle Store)

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Noelle handwrote her first romance novel in a spiral-bound notebook when she was twelve, and she hasn't stopped writing since. She has lived in eight different states and currently resides in Virginia, where she reads any book she can get her hands on and offers tribute to a very spoiled cocker spaniel.

She loves travel, art, history, and ice cream. After spending far too many years of her life in graduate school, she has decided to reorient her priorities and focus on writing contemporary romances.

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carvanz

Fast but still deeply emotional

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2021

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This was a fast, steamy, read. Despite its novella length, it was a deeply emotional read for me.

Carrie and Matt are both healing from past tragedies. Neither are ready for a relationship. Of course, that always makes the best type of basis for a romance. Written from Carrie’s point of view we experience her journey to wanting more through her eyes, always aware of the loss, the confusion, the loneliness and the yearning.

Once more the magic of this author showcases itself in the hero. There was never a question as to how and when Matt’s emotions were involved although no words or thoughts are ever shared. It’s all in the way he behaves, his body language, the look in his eyes. I loved everything that told me he felt more! And surprisingly, he was incredibly possessive, jealous and alpha when the thought of Carrie with someone else came up. Not all heroes by N.Adams have these tendencies and I love it when they do.

I found myself actually tearing up in a few parts and laughing out loud in others. This was the perfect read for me today and would be awesome to revisit during the holidays.

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Debbie

Sweet story of finding love again after loss

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2014

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This was a good book about losing love, suffering and finding love again.

Both Matt and Carrie have suffered losing the loves of their life. One in a plane crash and the other in a deadly motor vehicle accident. They meet at a weekly group meeting for people who have also lost a loved one. There is an immediate attraction between the two and they start a secret, sexual relationship.

Matt is a very successful artist who hasn't painted in the two years following the accident. As he and Carrie spend time together, he's finally motivated to paint again. I loved his character. He is so sweet and caring. He has the image of being bad boy from his past, but he's actually more timid and unsure of himself since the accident. He's seems like the kind of guy who gives great hugs and who you could spend hours snuggling with on the couch on in the bed. He's a great guy.

Carrie was an art student in college when her boyfriend was killed. She dropped out of school and started working full time in a coffee shop. I have to be honest, I did not care much for Carrie's character. She's rude, snide and got defensive over every little thing. It was annoying and truly bothered me that she wanted to keep her relationship with Matt secret as if she were ashamed of him. Yeah, at first, that's how they both agreed it would be - no strings, no relationship, just sex. But it was obvious as time passed that it was more, and I felt Matt deserved someone more caring and loving like he was. Just my take on Carrie.

Overall, it was a really sweet story and quick HEA read.

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J.W.

Quick, Satisfying Read

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2014

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This is a great little story for when you are in the mood for something short and quick but with real depth. Carrie and Matt are both grieving the loss of loved ones when they meet, but begin a physical relationship with the basic idea of just helping each other to get through their struggles with loneliness. The story is very short, but it covers a span of several months as they fall for each other.

I enjoyed that, even though they both started out in grief, the story wasn't particularly angsty. Instead, there was a lot of depth to the characters. Despite the short length, I felt like I got to know them well enough to believe in their relationship and their love. I found myself rooting for them, and at the same time I didn't think the story was rushed like a lot of novellas are.

I just found out that Noelle Adams also writes as Claire Kent, and I think I'm doing a little bit of bingeing on her work; it's really well written and I enjoy her style.

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A typical holiday romance.

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2017

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Carrie is in a survival’s therapy group (her boyfriend died in a plane crash,) and that’s where she meets Matt, another survivor who is traumatized and can’t move on. They both don’t want to get in another relationship, they don’t want to get close to anyone. So the two have a one-night stand that turns into a lusty affair. I agree that the sex they’re having is a crutch, a meaningless distraction to keep them from moving on. But it turns out that it’s not just sex anymore. During the Christmas season, the two bond on a more emotional, intimate level.

A typical holiday romance.

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Gatorfan

they suffer through their grief to find love again...

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2017

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This is a standalone read with a HEA. The story is about two souls lost in their grief. They have each suffered the loss of a loved one. In her case, it was a boyfriend that she had been with since high school. For him it was a girl friend. They had been to a party, both high, she was driving when they left the party. They hit a concrete barrier and she was killed and he badly injured. He is a painter, a very successful, young painter. She was a student in art History studying in Paris. She quit school, came home and retreated into herself.

They are both in a very bad way when they discover each other. their affair starts out as just a release of tension with no chance of ever going anywhere. This is their story. It just slowly shows how they regain their lives through their discovery of each other. It is a very sexual story, touching in their grief and eventual happiness. It is a very good read and I definitely recommend it.

I was not paid for this review. I am not an author nor do I know one. I am not kin to this writer. I am a reader and this is my opinion, nothing more, nothing less. 6/9/17

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Judith Tulloch

A well written book!

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2017

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Another great book by Noelle Adams. It wasn't one of my favorite books by her, but it was great, nonetheless! Noelle is definitely good at what she does! The plot and characters were well written and developed. I really liked Carrie and Matt and their story. It kept me turning the pages from the beginning until the end. I'm not one for so much sexual content and nearly gave it a 4 star rating because of it. Then thinking about everything the book was about, it wouldn't have been the story it was meant to be without all the sexual content. If you don't like sexual content, then this book isn't for you, but if you like a great story that's well written, then I highly recommend this book!

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cindyc

A very touching story of pain and despair and the ...

Reviewed in Canada on April 14, 2017

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A very touching story of pain and despair and the different ways we deal with it, this book will have you feeling all kinds of emotions as we follow Matt and Carrie, as they both heal from the tragic losses they have both experienced over the past couple of years. Both Matt and Carrie have fallen victim to survivor guilt, and neither have managed to cope, both giving up on their "old" lives to simply exist. A chance meeting at a group therapy session is about to change both of their lives. Are they open to these changes or will they both fall back on what would appear to be safe?
A lovely tale to warm your heart!

lianne7382

holiday heat

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2015

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I lovely romantic story with a bittersweet ending. Lots of passion and heat. Both characters have issues that they help each other with...

Tessa

A very good read.

Reviewed in Australia on December 23, 2015

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This is the second Noelle Adams book that I have read and it couldn't be more different. The first was 'Married for Christmas' about a Pastor with an obvious religious flavour.
In 'Holliday Heat' Ms Adams looks at the grieving process that people go through when they lose someone close to them.
Carrie is attending a group therapy session after losing her lifelong friend and lover, Henry. This particular session has two new attendees, one of whom she recognizes as Matt Lynch, a famous artist. Matt was in a bad accident two years previously in which he was badly injured and scarred while his girlfriend had died. Since then he has become a recluse.
Matt and Carrie connect at that meeting although he doesn't attend again and Carrie puts him out of her mind until, one night, he comes into the coffee shop where she is working just before closing time.
From this point on they become involved in what Carrie humorously describes as a 'sleazy affair' and together they help to heal each other.
The story is written from Carrie's point of view but Ms Adams manages to convey Matt's feelings very subtly.
This is a very enjoyable story and I thoroughly recommend it.

Bertha O'Leary

Touching

Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2019

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Noelle Adams potrayed the two charters very nicely. The problems they getting to Liv a normal life was very reslistic. I enjoyed it very much.

Journeying Soul

Simply lovely

Reviewed in Australia on June 2, 2014

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While this one was short, it was quite lovely. The journey of grief is certainly a tough one, yet this story treated that journey with gentleness and realism. This is a touching love story.

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