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The Little White Christmas Lie: A holiday romance Kindle Edition

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 677 ratings

Carson Trent doesn't know that the beautiful Millie Cruise who literally falls into his lap on the morning train is really Camille Harper, a rock star of the romance industry. Millie doesn't know she is headed for Carson's grandmother's picture-perfect inn in a quaint New England town. Neither Carson nor Millie know their lives are about to spin out-of-control thanks to a patch of black ice, a cow, and a little white Christmas lie.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MPZJA14
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services (October 30, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 30, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3730 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 140 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 677 ratings

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Customers enjoy the fun and cute Christmas story with a clean romance. They find the characters delightful and interesting, with an admirable hero. The setting is described as charming and the writing style is smooth. Readers appreciate the family bond and good friends. Overall, it's a quick, enjoyable read that can be enjoyed by many.

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71 customers mention "Enjoyment"71 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it a fun, clean read that is worth reading at Christmas. The story is not boring, and the writing style is colorful. Readers say the book makes them happy.

"I recommend to anyone interested in a great clean fast Christmas read. Loved the story line and all the characters. Nice quick wrapped up ending...." Read more

"...If you are looking for a fun, sweet, feel good read with zany characters and you don't mind suspending belief, then this is your book!..." Read more

"...There was plenty of laughter and a little suspense. Very good novella. Can't wait to see what other books are available from this author." Read more

"...I would recommend the book as a quick and easy read and very entertaining...." Read more

49 customers mention "Romance"42 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic story. They find it sweet, funny, and clean. The characters are great, and the book keeps them engaged with plenty of laughter and suspense. While the ending is predictable, there are nice surprises in between. Overall, customers find the romance enjoyable and a quick read that puts a twist on what may seem normal.

"It’s a nice romance developing from unintended situations. The ending was a bit to abrupt and wrapping up a few loose ends would improve it." Read more

"...Loved the story line and all the characters. Nice quick wrapped up ending. The writing was smooth and easy to comprehend. Just enough detail...." Read more

"It was a quick, enjoyable read. There was plenty of laughter and a little suspense. Very good novella...." Read more

"This is a cute, quick romantic read. She is a very wealthy romance writer but seems to have no love in her own life...." Read more

30 customers mention "Character development"30 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development. They find the characters delightful, admirable, and interesting. The story is engaging and not boring.

"...Loved the story line and all the characters. Nice quick wrapped up ending. The writing was smooth and easy to comprehend. Just enough detail...." Read more

"I loved the characters! I could have done without the swear works. It really took away from the characters. I almost didn’t finish the story." Read more

"...If you are looking for a fun, sweet, feel good read with zany characters and you don't mind suspending belief, then this is your book!..." Read more

"...Interesting read and characters stories were entertaining." Read more

24 customers mention "Sweetness"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's sweetness. They find it a nice, clean romance with relatable characters and a charming setting. The book is described as cute, quick read with good visual imagery and colorful content.

"...If you are looking for a fun, sweet, feel good read with zany characters and you don't mind suspending belief, then this is your book!..." Read more

"This is a cute, quick romantic read. She is a very wealthy romance writer but seems to have no love in her own life...." Read more

"...This book rates a 10 in the sweet, clean, and well done categories." Read more

"...Funny, sweet, and even critical at times, a deep connection to the characters and to the Inn is established quickly...." Read more

15 customers mention "Pacing"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it a quick and enjoyable read with a fun plot.

"It was a quick, enjoyable read. There was plenty of laughter and a little suspense. Very good novella...." Read more

"...I would recommend the book as a quick and easy read and very entertaining...." Read more

"...Did not detract from the book much. If you like romance books, quick reads and fun families, I do not believe you will be disappointed at all." Read more

"...It was very colorful, and funny. Phase paced. Love of family and friends, importance of trust." Read more

6 customers mention "Author style"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the author's writing style engaging. They say the story is well-crafted and provides enough information to understand the characters.

"...Nice quick wrapped up ending. The writing was smooth and easy to comprehend. Just enough detail. Kept me interested through to the end...." Read more

"...The author did an amazing job with making the characters feel like they were in the world of the characters and spending their time at the Inn in..." Read more

"I really enjoyed the writers style, of story telling. It was very colorful, and funny. Phase paced...." Read more

"This was a good novella that was written by an author that is new to me. It's a clean romance." Read more

6 customers mention "Cleanliness"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's cleanliness. They find it fun and mention the characters are great.

"...This book rates a 10 in the sweet, clean, and well done categories." Read more

"This was my first book by Ms. Tate and I enjoyed it. It was a clean, fun read ...." Read more

"...Good visual imagery. Clean, fun and engaging. I recommend it." Read more

"What a sweet little book. Good, clean and romantic quick read. Didn't want it to end. Just what I wanted to read before the holidays." Read more

6 customers mention "Family bond"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the family bond in the book. They say it's a good love story, with good friends and cows. It's a fun holiday read that can be enjoyed by many.

"...A fun holiday read that can be enjoyed by many ~" Read more

"...If you like romance books, quick reads and fun families, I do not believe you will be disappointed at all." Read more

"...It was very colorful, and funny. Phase paced. Love of family and friends, importance of trust." Read more

"This is a fantastic story. The humor made me chuckle. The family I came to love. Plus, it's a really good love story." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024
    It’s a nice romance developing from unintended situations.
    The ending was a bit to abrupt and wrapping up a few loose ends would improve it.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
    I recommend to anyone interested in a great clean fast Christmas read. Loved the story line and all the characters. Nice quick wrapped up ending. The writing was smooth and easy to comprehend. Just enough detail. Kept me interested through to the end. I will read more of this author.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024
    I loved the characters! I could have done without the swear works. It really took away from the characters. I almost didn’t finish the story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016
    Have you ever bought a latte from a barista and that first sip was so good, but after a few more sips and the longer the drink cools you realize that the drink is a little too sweet? That was this book. Started off good but as the story progressed everything got very sweet and contrived. I would not go so far as to say trite- book had some originality, zaniness, and fun but everything ended up pat.

    Millie is a rich, famous romance writer and Carson is in finance. Both on their was to visit an inn his grandmother owns for the holidays. Millie gets into a car accident thanks to the cow and Carson makes up a lie that they are engaged so that he can be with her at the hospital. Somehow the fact that he has a fiancé spreads throughout Chickory, NY...hence the little white lie. Now bring on the zaniness and loads of sugar from everyone. Every character was super sweet, full of fun, and brushed off every difficulty with a laugh and an oh well. Millie was a saint (she is...emotionally and financially charitable). Even Carson, who was the most level-headed of the bunch ended up being perfectly sweet. I had a hard time taking the antagonist seriously and not everything was resolved at the end.

    If you are looking for a fun, sweet, feel good read with zany characters and you don't mind suspending belief, then this is your book! This might not have been my perfect read but Kristy Tate is a good writer so I would try another book for the right price.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2023
    It was a quick, enjoyable read. There was plenty of laughter and a little suspense. Very good novella. Can't wait to see what other books are available from this author.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2016
    This is a cute, quick romantic read. She is a very wealthy romance writer but seems to have no love in her own life. Even after being dumped and cheated on by her boyfriend she realizes that she didn't really love him. Through a chain of events they all wind up at an Inn run and owned by the hero's grandmother. The hero is in finance in New York and he is traveling to his grandmother's Inn to take part in a Christmas pageant. He is constantly bailing his grandmother out of debt as she has no money sense and just spends with no regard to how she is bleeding him dry and jeopardizing his career. The hero and heroine get caught up in a lie that in the beginning served them both. But as it goes with lies, as time passed the lie got bigger and bigger and there didn't seem to be any way out of it and then they didn't really want out it.

    I enjoyed the story. I had a hard time with all the people that tried to control her life under the caption, "because I love you and for your own good". Thank goodness she had a spine and stood up for herself and did as she pleased - but not right away which bothered me somewhat. I would recommend the book as a quick and easy read and very entertaining.

    SPOILER - I would like to know a couple of things. How on earth did the town thug have 2 million dollars to loan and what on earth did the grandmother do with that kind of money since the Inn was so run down, in need of massive repairs, and she was constantly having her grandson bail her out of debt?? That didn't add up for me. I was also confused as how Char disappeared and wound up at the Waffle Haus which was 3 hrs. away. If he rode to the hospital with her in the ambulance, how did he get his car?

    I was not paid for this review. I am not an author nor do I know one. I am not kin to this author. I am a reader and this is my opinion, nothing more nothing less.
    12 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024
    Enjoyed the book but the story got lost with so many characters showing up at the lodge. Interesting read and characters stories were entertaining.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2016
    Her character awakens to possibilities when Millie's inner perception catches a moment with a nostalgic black and white memory flash. With little nudges by fate which trip Millie into a key klutzy moment, and a corner turn collision, Carson is given opportunities to act and become intrigued by his new associate. A magnified twist of good intentions leaves them Co-conspirators in an uncomfortable little lie that becomes mutually beneficial.

    With clever sidekicks that keep you giggling, I found myself quickly hoping that the characters work out their happily ever after. Perceptive little glimpses remind the reader that it's healthy to communicate, be independently happy and strong, and that maybe love is worth the effort.

    This book rates a 10 in the sweet, clean, and well done categories.
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Top reviews from other countries

  • Val
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2022
    The story dragged you in and at the end you wanted more
  • Mary
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on April 3, 2018
    Good Light read.
  • ColinB
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 23, 2017
    A feel-good Christmas story that fills the niche quite well. It could have been fleshed out more into a full length story, developing some of the characters, however was still an entertaining read.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Little White Christms Lie
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2017
    I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. I loved most of the characters and found myself laughing out loud at some of the funny situations in the storyline. Well done to the writer. I look forward to more of these stories.
  • CH
    2.0 out of 5 stars Too much drama, not enough substance. [POSSIBLE SPOILERS]
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2016
    I've tried not to go into too much detail, but there are some spoilers in my review.

    This is an odd book. The author’s writing style is engaging but her plotting and storytelling ability fails her. Some examples of the problems include-

    Extra things being introduced for some sort of dramatic or comedic effect but it reads as going just a bit too far, especially since those things are usually never heard of again, such as Carson’s huge family suddenly getting even bigger with an aunt and uncle arriving at the inn ( who are never heard from again). Then (after the original accident at the start) near the end there is not one accident, there are not two accidents, there are three accidents, because two just isn’t dramatic enough.

    Plot points and backstory being introduced but ultimately left untold and glossed over, such as Carson being the way he is because his father was a gambler (I'd really like to know how it impacted him, not just be told that it did impact him). And there’s Liam cheating on Millie while her mother was dying, yet she seems to have totally forgiven him and be his friend. How? Why? This is not normal!!! Then the ex and his new fiancé turn up, then nothing much happens with them. They hang around, one gets injured… What was the point of them being there?

    These things, she stories behind them, could have really built on the relationship between the hero and heroine, but they hardly ever talk to each other and every single time they do, two sentences in and they're interrupted. At the end of the book, they're still strangers with an attraction, not friends and certainly not a couple.

    Common sense not being obeyed. Why didn’t the grandmother have business insurance that would cover injuries? Why would someone who fell need a settlement of 2 million dollars? Was she paralysed for life, because that’s the only scenario where I can see that settling for 2 million might be preferable to a higher settlement in court but if so, you'd think that fact might bear a mention.

    While we're on the grandmother, we never even find out how she, who invited Milly to the inn (presumably to con 2 million out of her?) knew her mother, if in fact she knew her at all.

    Why does no one rein the grandmother and her spendthrift habits in? Apparently she has partners in the business but doesn't consult them. She lies, schemes, manipulates and everyone loves her for it! WTF!! Someone lock her up because mad or bad, she's a criminally loose cannon.

    What “thug” in his right mind loans that sort of money to an old lady who is already in financial trouble and has a failing business? Thug or not, he can't be dumb to have earned that much in his life. I can see maybe lending a few hundred thousand, but 2 million? That is stretching my credulity a little too far.

    What was the point of ruining the nativity? Why did the kid run away? How did she get so far, alone and in the cold? Whose child and adult footprints were those in the snow?

    In the end that seems to sum this book up, too much drama, not enough substance. And it’s a real shame too, because with a little fleshing out in the right areas, and some heavy use of the red pen on extraneous characters and situations, this could have been a great book.

    All in all, it's a middling and often times, infuriating read.

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