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Past and Present: A Christmas Romance (Christmas at Club Solitaire Book 2) Kindle Edition

4.7 out of 5 stars 143 ratings

Five years ago, Lance and Marissa were happily engaged and looking forward to a Christmas wedding. And then their world came crashing down and it ended with Marissa hurling her ring at Lance's head.

Now, they're enjoying their first Christmas back together and they plan to stop by Club Solitaire, the elite adults only club they think of as home, for a Christmas party before they head to Phoenix for a small wedding with Marissa's family.

Mother nature has other ideas and their Christmas wedding is once again at risk.

Now Marissa is wondering if they're meant to get married at all and Lance is determined to remind her that their past is in the past.

With a little help from his friends at club Solitaire, will he be able to pull off a Christmas miracle?

Note from the author: This Christmas romance is best read as a companion to Pressure, also by Ivy Nelson.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08LMD7RXM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 10, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 121 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Christmas at Club Solitaire
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 143 ratings

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Ivy Nelson
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Ivy Nelson writes delicious contemporary romance with kinky sassy heroines you wish could be your best friend. Club Solitaire is her favorite fictional place to hang out in, and she spends most of her free time spinning tales set there and in spinoff clubs like Solitaire Mansion.

Ivy is an active member of the kink community and strives to write authentic kink while still meeting reader expectations. Above all else, Ivy writes characters she loves and puts them into worlds she would want to live in. That means sassy, kick-ass women, and protective partners who know when to step in and when to step back. 

Ivy currently lives in Las Vegas with her husband of eight years and their son. She loves walking the Las Vegas strip with a margarita, binge watching Criminal Minds for glimpses of Shemar Moore's bare chest, and getting emails from readers. When she isn’t writing, she’s probably reading something dirty or asking her closest readers what that side-character's name was because they remember better than she does.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Lance and Marissa are attending her party for her new company.  Things are busy but Lance has his temp assistant making the moves on him.  Marissa has a jealous streak so she wants her gone.  They both realize that things need to change.  Though they don't know that Jill is passing things to the tabloids.  They manage to get through the party and will be heading to Club Solitaire for the x-mas party.   This is where the fun begins.  
    Marissa had hoped they would have a x-mas wedding but it's not looking like that will happen.  Lance has a surprise in the works that he enlists the other Doms' help.  He wants to make her wishes come true.  Marissa loves her Dom completely.  
    They have a great relationship and things are complete at Club Solitaire family.  They all have fun and laughs and of course things are steamy.  Lance and Marissa make the commitment to return every month or as often as possible.  It's great reading about all the Doms and subs.  
    Ivy Nelson has written a great x-mas series.  It'll be interesting to read the last of the x-mas trilogy since Samuel returns with his sub.  Definitely recommend this book to be read.  The x-mas books are all to be loved as well as the Diamond Doms series.  Read, read, read them.  

    I received an ARC of this book, also purchased book and am volunteering to leave an honest review.  
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    A little duplicative from book 1 but so glad Lance and Riss got their HEA. You get a chance to visit with old friends and see that some things are just the same everywhere. A quick feel good story with a little Ds
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020
    Format: Kindle
    I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book. Ivy Nelson writes such good plots in her stories, there is enough excitement and drama to keep you going all the way to the end of the book. I liked this book and the characters were amazing. This author writes interesting and entertaining books that are fun and has an edge to them. This is a page turner with twists and its gets even better as you continue reading.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I just love this series and this novella was so very good. Lance and Marissa are so perfect together and they got a nice ending, even though it wasn't exactly as they expected. I just wish this author could write as fast as I can read!

    I received a copy of the book from the author, and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review. I had already pre-ordered the book anyway but was happy to get access to it a few days early.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Another awesome book. Loved the storyline and the subject of the book. Lots of hotness. Well recommended to get and read.
    I received this book (ARC) free for a honest review.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
    Format: Kindle
    I am absolutely loving this Christmas series about the gang at Club Solitaire. I like how they are all happening at the same but different things for each couple all while trying to help on of their own. Lance and Marissa's story was wonderful and I have always like the dynamic between them. Looking forward to the next book.

    I read this through my kindle unlimited subscription
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020
    Format: Kindle
    I think I have a new favorite dynamic couple--Lance & Marissa
    Lance loves Marissa with all of his being and the same can be said about Marissa loving Lance.
    They are engaged to be married but with the new start up of Marissas company under Moss Tech, their romance life has been on hold for a while.
    With that being said, Marissa is getting a little more vocal and wound up than Lance believes is totally necessary.
    Lance has his way of bringing Marissa back to where she belongs and honestly wish my husband can do that to me when I go off on a tangent as easily as he does.
    Between gossip garbage magazines blowing up with untrue stories to an employee making a play for Lance in the office; they definitely need a Solitaire type vacation.
    I I devoured this book as I do with all of her books.
    Hope you enjoy it as much as I have....can not wait to find out what happens with Tamara and her problem in the next book.

    I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2020
    Format: Kindle
    Marissa and Lance are engaged and planning a wedding. Marissa has always wanted a Christmas wedding, but it does not look promising this year. They had a deal with another company, but the tabloids ran a story that Marissa and Lance have broken up. Even though that is not true, the owner backed out of the deal. A devious temp employee leaked the story to the tabloids. She is a gold digger and was trying to get Lance. This is a very good story line.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Rosie Bray
    5.0 out of 5 stars Steamy, sweet and special
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 23, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Lance and Marissa's story adds a something special to the Solitaire Christmas. They lost each other for 5 years, but this time it's for keeps. Lance moves heaven and earth to show his girl just how much he loves her by arranging a Christmas wedding. However, the weather in Colorado has other plans and rather than disappoint her, he schemes with his fellow Doms and comes up with something that might just top what he had previously planned.
  • Kathleen Bulfon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just Loved it!!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2021
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Action packed, sexy, fun, engaging and emotional adventure filled with danger, suspense and undeniable passion... an edge of your seat read from beginning to end and so hard to put down. Really enjoyed the characters I got to know on this journey.
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Teaser
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 14, 2021
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I think I liked this story. It isn't really what I expected, but it was entertaining. The story caries on from the original story in the series. Luckily they ended up married at the end. Half the story at least happens at Solitaire, the BDSM club... they spend a lot of time in Chicago in the beginning of the story...
  • Charmed
    4.0 out of 5 stars Christmas at the Club
    Reviewed in Canada on December 25, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Such a sweet story. I can't wait for the conclusion of these stories. They are so fun. It's like catching up with old friends.
  • Joy Lynch
    5.0 out of 5 stars So Awesome!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    It was so nice to catch up with old friends and to get to spend the holidays with them! I loved catching up with Lance and Marissa. Also joining the rest of the Solitaire crew for the festivities! You're going to love this book!

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