BOOK: Madison's Christmas by Carol Ann Kauffman

Christmas is Madison’s favorite holiday, but this year is different. She has to face it alone, without her father and her best friend/boyfriend Bob, amid the problems of running her own high-stakes business and dealing with family issues.

Can the spirit of Christmas lift a heavy heart?

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Barbara MojicaTop Contributor: Children's Books

4.0 out of 5 starsHOLIDAY MIX-UP

December 8, 2014

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Well-written fast paced short story about a high-powered well-intentioned female boss and her struggles to cope with the merriment of the Christmas season, while facing the recent loss of her father and her best friend. Madison reluctantly promises her sister Susan that she will join the family for Christmas. In the meantime, Kyle, a brand new employee, falls in love with Madison. Through a complicated mix-up, he confuses her with another employee. Madison struggles to hold her feelings in check, knowing that she must soon reveal her true identity. This story presents a realistic portrait of the situations many people face during the holidays. Characters are realistic and well-developed. I was able to empathize with them, feeling both their laughter and pain. Highly entertaining read.

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pagedabbler21

4.0 out of 5 starsMadison's Christmas Is A Lot of Fun!!

November 12, 2013

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Madison's Christmas is a very funny, heartwarming story of love and loss at the happiest of holidays. It tells a sweet story of a woman who loses both her father and lover in a matter of a few months. Because of this, she doesn't want to celebrate the holidays and finds every reason to work, although she promises her sister she will be there to celebrate. An office mix-up causes a case of mistaken identity and shows Madison that we never know when love will enter our life again and the importance of never giving up. I enjoyed this short story very much and it is definitely a must read for Christmas lovers everywhere.

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4.0 out of 5 starsBesides being a cute Christmas story...

January 4, 2014

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Besides being a cute Christmas story, this novella is an excellent exploration of the demand of career on modern women and how we can get locked into job and social expectations. Madison is known as the "Dragon Lady" for her tough expectations for her employees, an attitude that helps her run a high-profile security business. She's reeling from the loss of her father and a co-worker, so perhaps that's why she doesn't correct a new employee when he doesn't realize she's the boss lady and instead treats her like an attractive, desireable woman. Now can Madison admit to the deception and get the guy? It's Christmas, the time for miracles!

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Cianna Elizabeth

5.0 out of 5 starsRomance without the kinky stuff and a beautiful story too!

November 8, 2013

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Madison's Christmas is a lovely story. It's got a lot of heart, some nice romance, and the holiday feeling I think we all experience. I really thought this story was a joy to read, and it really had me emotionally involved. The writing was good, and the plot moved along really well. I read it in one sitting because it's so interesting! This is a perfect read for anyone who just wants some good romance without all the kinky stuff, and a well written story!

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5.0 out of 5 starsShort and sweet love story.

October 8, 2014

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I love Christmas stories! This is a sweet, short story about an woman who is emotionally fragile during the holiday season. She finds love in the most unexpected way with a man who isn't afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve. I smiled often as the story developed. Unfortunately, this story ended too soon. It was adorable!

Enjoy!

Danice Akiyoshi
Author of Connected Hearts...book one

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MaryEllen

5.0 out of 5 starsLoved it!

April 14, 2018

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Sweet Christmas story

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Just My Opinion

5.0 out of 5 starsLight and Sweet!

December 6, 2014

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This is a lighthearted, sweet, quick romantic read. It was fun to see how Maddie and Kyle's relationship developed as they "danced" through a mistaken identity. It also has a realistic storyline, reminding us of the importance of friends and family at Christmas...even through the midst of tragic loss. I will definitely be reading more from this author.

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