When vampire Jeremy Kristmas is awakened from his two century nap to trade places with his irresponsible twin—two weeks before Christmas, he discovers he has a fiancé who resembles his dead lover.
Pretending to love a cheating vampire is not on Lynette Stevens’ holiday to-do list, however, coming to her promiscuous cousin’s rescue, again is. But when she arrives at Kristmas Manor, Jeremy is different, more mature, handsome…crazy—insisting she’s his lost love.
Unable to deny the attraction, Lynette gives into her desire. But what if her cousin is Jeremy’s lost love? If so, who will he choose? His past love or new love? Join them to find out who has a Vampire Kristmas.
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The Kristmas Mansion had hardly changed since his last awakening. At least, what he’d seen so far. Wood paneled walls, crimson runners on mahogany floors, large windows overlooking the tropical grounds of their south pacific island. Somehow, they comforted; unlike the voice in his head, questioning his decision to visit the barber. Why bother when he planned to eject his brother from stasis once their parents revealed this century’s dilemma?
Glancing at the heavy framed portraits lining the wall, Jeremy momentarily forgot his injustice and gazed at Kristmas’s past. Some he recalled, others… His steps halted.
“How?” He blinked and resisted the impulse to rub his eyes. “How is this possible?” Hardly daring to breath, he ran a finger down one of the smooth, shiny and eerily lifelike portraits of his family. “What kind of technology could produce such a marvel?” He leaned closer. “Incredible. Truly incredible.” Rubbing his beard, he made a mental note to ask his father.
Snippets of excitement perked his curiosity. What other breakthroughs awaited his discovery? Still scratching his beard, he glanced out the window.
Air burst into his lungs at a painful speed, while his legs grew increasingly numb. It can’t be. His fingers curled around the aged casing for support.
Cordelia…
Sitting on a stone bench in the garden, just as she had centuries before, the love of his life twirled a lotus blossom in her slim fingers. Wood creaked under his gripping fingers. More vivid than in his dreams, this haunting appeared so…real. Although dressed strangely in men’s trousers and button-down top, Cordelia’s curves were unmistakable. His groin tightened with remembered passion.
“Why do you still haunt me?”
As if hearing him, she stilled, then slowly turned toward the house. Breath clogged his throat and he gripped the window tighter. Eyes—bluer than the surrounding sky—widened, full lips parted, and her heart skipped a beat.
Skipped a beat?
It’s official. I’ve finally gone insane. She’s a ghost. Ghosts don’t have heartbeats…nor do they gasp.
Jeremy ripped his gaze from the beautiful apparition and stomped down the hall with a tight chest. Any hope of existing this century without Cordelia haunting him, just proved futile.
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Ruth~ http://paranormalromance.org/blog/2008/12/review-vampire-kristmas.html
Ms. Michaels created a touching story with the back story being short and sweet, just enough to let you know about Jeremy's past with Cordelia. She created a world where the vampires live on an island and seem to have accumulated wealth. But they are down to earth and real. I felt for both Jeremy and Lynette. I know everyone hopes that loves soul will find them one day.
Diana~
http://www.nightowlromance.com/nightowlromance/reviews/Review.asp?ReviewId=2653
Rating: 5/5 Reviewer Top Pick
The author did a superb job entertaining me from the very first paragraph to the very last. Even though this is a short story, Ms. Michaels does a fantastic job of giving everyone hope that they, too, could be the recipient of a Christmas miracle. The author definitely wrote from her heart and it showed throughout this wonderful holiday read. But don’t just take my word for it. Pick it up and see for yourself.
Bittersweet~
http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2008/12/vampire-kristmas.html
Rating: 3.5 Books
When I finished the last sentence
of this story by Donna Michaels, I thought,
"What a shame that “Vampire Kristmas” is only a
short story". I would have really liked to learn more
about each family member, about Jeremy, Lynette, Jared,
even about cousin Dee: how did it all begin? How will
it continue?
But that’s just me, eager for knowledge, because with
“Vampire Kristmas” you get your full dose of sweet,
funny, exciting and Christmassy surroundings. This
short story captured my heart and my mind from page one
with its lovely characters like Jeremy and Lynette.
It’s nearly impossible not to fall for them. Did I
mention how much I wish I were Cordelia?
Dana~
http://gotromanceholiday.blogspot.com/2009/12/vampire-kristmas-by-donna-michaels.html
Ratings: 3.5 Candy Canes
Donna Michaels writes a charming holiday fantasy. It is a quick read with well done emotions and a nice premise. I loved the idea that both the hero and heroine are reluctantly noble as they try to protect their families from scandal. If you are looking for a mild vampire tale with all the elements of old romance Vampire Kristmas will do the trick.
