Holiday Hideout: The Thanksgiving Fix\The Christmas Set-Up\The New Year's Deal

By Vicki Lewis Thompson, Jill Shalvis and Julie Kenner

The Thanksgiving Fix by Vicki Lewis Thompson

Finding Mr. Right is the furthest thing from Beth Davis's mind when the Reno professor takes Thanksgiving break at a colleague's Lake Tahoe cabin. Until Coinneach McFarland arrives to fix a suspicious leak. It looks like somebody's playing matchmaker for two people sworn to stay single. But as things heat up, Beth is astonished to find she has discovered her soul mate just as she'd given up looking.

The Christmas Set-Up by Jill Shalvis

Competing architects Zoe and Jason have two weeks to come up with the design to win a coveted new project. But when a snowstorm strands them together at a secluded cabin, Zoe sees her chance to show Jason how she really feels. With romance blooming under the mistletoe, can she get the gorgeous Scrooge into the true Christmas spirit?

The New Year's Deal by Julie Kenner

Five years ago, Cleo Daire and Josh Goodson said goodbye and went their separate ways. But first they made a promise to reunite. Now the ex-lovers are spending New Year's Eve in a romantic cabin, where passion takes them by surprise and long-wished-for dreams can sometimes come true.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Harlequin
• Release date: Nov 1, 2011
• ISBN: 9781459216112

Vicki Lewis Thompson

New York Times bestselling author Vicki Lewis Thompson's love affair with cowboys started with the Lone Ranger, continued through Maverick and took a turn south of the border with Zorro. Fortunately for her, she lives in the Arizona desert, where broad-shouldered, lean-hipped cowboys abound.  Visit her website at www.vickilewisthompson.com.

Reviews for Holiday Hideout

[beckymmoe_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A cute collection of holiday stories--I liked the premise, that a remote cabin could *magically* bring couples together. The three authors did a decent job with it, though interestingly enough, it was the author who I already knew and liked (Julie Kenner) whose story I felt was the weakest of the three. It wasn't bad, it just didn't seem as cohesive as the other two--for one thing, Cleo's turnaround seemed abrupt and without a real trigger for it...it just didn't seem clear what made her change her mind. It was interesting that in the first and the last stories, it was the hero who seemed more sure of what he wanted and the heroine who needed convincing and was determined to have more of a "no strings" relationship for much of the story--interesting twist. The progression of the cabin through the holiday season (Thanksgiving for the first story, then Christmas, and finally New Year's) made the cabin the focus of the anthology more than the holidays. A nice, fluffy read to curl up with on the couch...unless, of course, you have a hot tub :-)

[showmegirl · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

4 Stars/Fiction; Romance AnthologyI enjoyed each of these three novellas that were centered around a little cabin with its 'magic' ability to either spark or rekindle love between its guests.The first story The Thanksgiving Fix by Vicki Lewis Thompson is about two people who are happy being single and tired of others trying to intervene on their behalf. When Beth and Mac end up staying at the same cabin over the holiday weekend, will they both still be able to hang on to their beliefs about remaining single? *a steamy and sexy 4 starsThe second story The Christmas Set-Up by Jill Shalvis brings together Zoe and Jason. Co-workers at an architectural firm, they are both working on a design that could land them the next big promotion. Seeking solace to clear his head and focus, Jason heads to the cabin, but a little scheme by Jason's brother delivers a fuming mad Zoe to his door at the most inopportune time. Not wanting to leave Jason in a vulnerable state, Zoe spends the weekend at the cabin and soon the two of them are in a different kind of competition. *loved this story! 5 starsThe final story The New Years Deal by Julie Kenner was about Cleo and Jason. Parting ways when life and college meant different dreams for them, they promised to meet again in five years. With trepidation, they keep their promise to each other and end up at the little Tahoe cabin. Not sure what to expect, they question whether their love has withstood the hands of time. *This was my least favorite story in the book. I didn't care for Cleo's character as much as the others. 3 starsOverall, I liked this book. It is not without its flaws but I was able to overlook some of the smaller details and enjoy it for what it was. I liked the uniqueness of the setting.Recommended.

[rtb_3 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Reviewed by UrsulaReview copy provided by NetGalleyAll three of the stories are sweet and light hearted. I enjoyed all the stories, but I must admit, the first one was my favorite! The Thanksgiving Fix shows that the old adage is true, 'love will find you when you are least expecting it.' The story is a lovely, fast paced read that endears the characters to the reader! The Christmas Set Up infused just the right amount of humor in the story. Zoe shows up at the secluded cabin to rip into Jason, who she thinks stole her design from her. But when she gets there, she can't tear her eyes away from Jason's, er, well built body...as she walks in on him in the tub. Keeping her there, when all she wants to do is get far away,is just his first obstacle to finding true love. The New Year's Deal is my least favorite of all three, but it still rocks! So, safe to say, the whole anthology is well worth the time! This final installment to the book is a nice wrap up. It is the only one that makes you feel a little nervous that things won't work out between the two 'love birds'. I'd recommend this to anyone that likes a quick, easy read. There isn't any deep plots, confusing characters or cliff hangers...it's a sweet, romantic read that will leave you smiling when you're done reading.

[rhonda1111 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is 3 stories about Jill and Kens cabin that brings couples together,rekindles love,put single people together. I enjoyed all 3 stories.Thanksgiving Fix by Vicki Lewis Thompson Owners Jill and Ken made a leak under the sink at her cabin, so Beth would call their handyman Mac. They were both single and she thought they would make a great couple. Plus Beth was in no hurry to get married and would be great for their experiment paper on the magic of the cabin to strenghten couples.Beth is a 30 years old Manager of a Reno hotel. She decided to spend Thanksgiving by herself than go to family and be set up with a blind date again. She planned to write down her arguments so that her family would stop fixing her up.Mac is 31 year old handyman who fixes a lot of cabins in the area. He is in no hurry to get married only if right women comes along. His family already has a blind date fixed up on Thanksgiving for him.when Mac gets call by owners of cabin to check to see about a leak they forgot to tell him earlier about. When he gets their finds out Beth had fixed it already, he checks it and she offers him a glass of wine and they really hit it off. Mac figures out that they were set up, but figures out he would still like to know her cancels his trip to Reno for Thanksgiving dinner and stays to have a small one with Beth.The Christmas Set-up Jill ShalvisJason and Zoe are co-workers that are very competive architects in their firm. Their boss wants plans for a bid from everyone. Jason's brother and a few other co-workers are matchmaking. Mike told Jason that he rented a cabin for christmas but they had to cancel and his girl friend would stay at Jason & Mike's apartment. So Jason went to the cabin to get away from Christmas.Mike stole stole Zoe memory stick and made it look like Jason had taken it. Sent to cabin for it. Zoe is mad, but when she finds Jason at cabin with injury she stays.The New Years Deal by Julie KennerJosh and Cleo have dated their whole four years at collage. They plan to go next Harvad, Cleo law school.But right before graduation Josh's dad died and Josh knew he had to stay in Nevada and run mining company for his family and knew Cleo still had her dream. So they broke up while and said in five years they would meet and even if its only to catch up. The hotel they were to meet at burned up but Josh ran into his professors and friends and was invited to stay at their cabin. I was given this ebook to review by Netgalley.