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The Trouble With Tinsel: A Small Town Christmas Romance Kindle Edition

by Kelly Collins (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Summoned to Bell Mountain by meddling mothers, Beau and Mandy must revisit their painful past to have a shot at their true destiny.

Beau Tinsel—dark-haired and delicious. As the lead singer for BT and Bads, he’s used to carrying the weight of the world on his broad, sexy, shoulders. This rock star has everything a man could want. Everything but her. When he left Bell Mountain, he took Mandy Sawyer’s heart and never returned—until now.

Mandy Sawyer—blonde and broken. She moved to Paris to mend her broken heart and returned a single mother. As a French-trained pastry chef, she lives in New York City with her six-year-old son Tommy. He’s the only man in her life—or so she thinks.

Is it too late, or, can the spirit of Christmas heal all wounds?

The Trouble With Tinsel is a nice but naughty novel for those who like their books sweet with a bit of heat.

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It's so good you will not want to put it down and may even cry a few tears. -MKH

This was really very well written with wonderful characters and a heartwarming plot that I got lost in. - Cyn

A thoroughly enjoyable read with a feel-good ending. -Margaret W.

Ms. Collins won my heart and my interest and I will be checking out other books by this 'new to me' author. -Lorie M.

Sweet, innocent, magical forever love story at its best! -Cathy

Ohmigod...what a terrific book! I was expecting some little fluff piece about finding love at Christmas. What I didn't expect was to fall head over heels in love with some of the warmest, most loving people ever in a story with the big rock star named Beau Tinsel!! -pb loves to read

A sweet and tender romance spiced with some humor and some surprises. -PRS

The Trouble with Tinsel is my first read from Kelly Collins, and it definitely won't be my last. -Paige S.

I enjoy Kelly Collins as a writer but I think this is my favorite so far. -Sewanee 2010

If you are looking for a sweet romance then this is the book for you. —Jenny H

This was 10 times better than a Hallmark Christmas movie. Sweet and totally cute and VERY romantic. -Gwendolyn C.

I have to say this is the sweetest romantic book that I have read in a long time. -novajlw

A touching and wonderful read. -Lynne M.

The Trouble with Tinsel was a touching story I simply adored. I am fast becoming a massive fan of Kelly Collins. -Tanaka K.

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International bestselling author of more than thirty novels, Kelly Collins writes with the intention of keeping the love alive. Always a romantic, she blends real-life events with her vivid imagination to create characters and stories that lovers of contemporary romance, new adult, and romantic suspense will return to again and again.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01L9GTZ72
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Book Nook Press
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Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 14, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 190 pages
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #1,084,246 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,064 in Contemporary American Fiction
- #4,035 in Holiday Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #5,282 in Holiday Fiction (Books)

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International bestselling author of more than thirty novels, Kelly Collins writes with the intention of keeping love alive. Always a romantic, she blends real-life events with her vivid imagination to create characters and stories that lovers of contemporary romance, new adult, and romantic suspense will return to again and again.

Kelly has sold more than a quarter of a million books worldwide, and in 2021 she was awarded a Readers' Favorite Award Gold Medal in the Contemporary Romance category for A Tablespoon of Temptation.

You can learn more about Kelly at www.authorkellycollins.com.

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Customers enjoy this Christmas romance for its great story of second chances and well-developed characters, with one review highlighting the chemistry between the main characters. The book is heartwarming and emotional, with one customer noting how memories are relived and rehashed throughout the narrative. Customers find the writing quality excellent, the book humorous, and appreciate its focus on family values. One customer mentions it has just the right amount of spice.

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56 customers mention "Story quality"56 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a beautiful Christmas tale and a sweet romantic book about second chances.

"...This was really very well written with wonderful characters and a heartwarming plot that I got lost in...." Read more

"...This was a pretty good story. I liked Beau, Mandy and Tommy and liked their story. It was a nice reunion/holiday story...." Read more

"A lighthearted second chances romance, The Trouble With Tinsel pushes all the knobs for a great story...." Read more

"A Christmas story about second chance with love “The Trouble with Tinsel” by Kelly Collin...." Read more

37 customers mention "Readability"37 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a lovely little gem that's worth taking the time to read, with one customer noting it's better than a Hallmark Christmas movie.

"...A thoroughly enjoyable read with a feel-good ending." Read more

"...I enjoyed reading this book which was first time at reading anything by this author...." Read more

"...It's so good you will not want to put it down and may even cry a few tears." Read more

"...Then, once again, dreams crashed. This book that can be read any time of the year and enjoyed." Read more

20 customers mention "Character development"20 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the wonderful characters and several secondary characters in the story, with one customer highlighting the chemistry between the main characters and another mentioning a particularly funny side character.

"...This really was a very touching read with wonderful characters you can relate to. I love second chance love stories. Sometimes they do come true...." Read more

"...Tommy was a good kid character and added beneficially to the story. Beau was a very good hero and I really liked him...." Read more

"...The characters in this story are all delightful and I especially enjoyed Misty's recounting of her failed marriage...." Read more

"...Mandy and Beau are likable characters and I rooted for them to get their HEA. Tommy is precious and the glue that holds the story together...." Read more

11 customers mention "Heartwarming"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming and emotional, with one customer noting how memories are relived and rehashed throughout the story, while another mentions it keeps them smiling until the end.

"...laid out, the chemistry between the main characters and the love they lost being reborn...." Read more

"...the wit and humour in the story as well as the pathos as memories are relived and rehashed...." Read more

"...cookies and pine-cone wishes for family brought new joy, healed heartache and found happiness in life. Then, once again, dreams crashed...." Read more

"...You laugh, you cry, you get mad...it truly is a roller coaster of an emotional ride. You're going to love it!..." Read more

10 customers mention "Writing quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer describing it as a very touching read.

"...This really was a very touching read with wonderful characters you can relate to. I love second chance love stories. Sometimes they do come true...." Read more

"...This is perfect! The writing was beautiful! This was my first Kelly Collin's book, can't wait to read more by her!" Read more

"...incorporated points of view from both main characters, it was very well done." Read more

"...Dual point of view. No cliffhanger. Great writing." Read more

9 customers mention "Humor"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, with several mentioning it made them laugh.

"...I loved the wit and humour in the story as well as the pathos as memories are relived and rehashed...." Read more

"...This is a really good read. You laugh, you cry, you get mad...it truly is a roller coaster of an emotional ride. You're going to love it!..." Read more

"...A sweet and tender romance spiced with some humor and some surprises. A satisfying read." Read more

"It was a good weekend read. There some really good laughs and one side character was really funny - she just wanted to sleep with one of the guys..." Read more

8 customers mention "Spice level"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the spice level of the book, with one mentioning it has just the right amount, while another describes it as sweet.

"...Overall a wonderful little holiday read that is just spicy enough with a lot of heartfelt romance...." Read more

"...Sweet, innocent, magical forever love story at it's best!" Read more

"...A sweet and tender romance spiced with some humor and some surprises. A satisfying read." Read more

"...I found this to be a nice holiday read that has just enough spice and heartfelt romance...." Read more

7 customers mention "Family value"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's emphasis on family values, with one customer noting how a child can bring people together.

"...It also deals with the importance of family and the aftermath of loss. Mandy and Beau are likable characters and I rooted for them to get their HEA...." Read more

"...a story of second chances, the cutest little boy ever, the grandmas, family, love, pinecone wishes, and Christmas. It is a beautiful story of love...." Read more

"...with Tinsel is a story about second chances, forgiving, and the importance of family...." Read more

"...This is a story about sacrifice, misunderstandings, and family. Enjoy." Read more

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Cyn
True love always gets a second chance
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2016
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After many years of one’s true love lost with lots going on in between these two come face to face again when others get busy trying to reunite their children for one last chance at the one who got away. A lot can happen in 10 years but true love only gets stronger. Beau walked away from his true love for her own good but now he is back coming face to face and he isn’t about to let her go this time. Mandy moved to Paris to get over Beau only to return home making a new life for her and her son. Coming face to face with Beau bends her heart leaving not only her but her son madly in love with him.

This really was a very touching read with wonderful characters you can relate to. I love second chance love stories. Sometimes they do come true. What is better or maybe worse than two mothers getting together to bring their children back for another shot at love. I loved these two women and the love they have for their children. I loved the plot how it was laid out, the chemistry between the main characters and the love they lost being reborn. The pull is strong but can they make it work this time around.

This was really very well written with wonderful characters and a heartwarming plot that I got lost in. I really enjoy Ms. Collins writing talents she has a way of bring the characters to life giving them meaning that really touches you heart.

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Malinda
Pretty enjoyable holiday/reunion romance
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2019
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3.5-4 stars

This was a pretty good story. I liked Beau, Mandy and Tommy and liked their story. It was a nice reunion/holiday story.

Mandy is a chef that lives in New York and has a 6 year old son. Mandy learned to be a chef in Europe and met Tommy's father but he wasn't up for being a dad so she decided to raise him alone. Mandy's heart has always belonged to her first love that broke her heart so she's never gotten involved with anyone else.

Beau is a musician and the lead singer in a popular band. Beau is a good guy and doesn't really like the lifestyle and demand of the fans but he loves the music so he plays the part. But Beau's always loved the girl he left behind and every song he's written has been about her.

Mandy and Beau were childhood sweethearts and planned to be together forever. But Beau was a year older than Mandy and left to make music with the promise that she'd join him as soon as she graduated from High School. That never happened...for reasons that are best left to be discovered in the story. When the story begins, both Mandy and Beau's mothers have managed to convince them (separately) to come home for Christmas.

Beau and Mandy both try to push back on their mother's conniving but when they see each other, it changes everything. Old feelings come back and their separation takes on new meaning after 10 years of being apart. Beau is all for embracing their feelings and trying again but Mandy is more reluctant, especially when it comes to trusting Beau with her feelings and her son. But Beau and Tommy get along great and that takes away at least some of Mandy's excuse to push Beau away. Thankfully, it doesn't take too long before Beau convinces her to take a chance on them. There is a bit of drama at the end that almost messes up their reunion and to be honest, I wasn't thrilled with that part and probably would have rated the story better without that drama. It's not that I can't deal with drama...I just didn't think this was done well and it brought the story down for me. But it all does get worked out in the end and Beau, Mandy and Tommy become and family and Beau & Mandy finally get their HEA.

This was an enjoyable story. Mandy was a pretty good heroine. I liked her very much but there were a few points when her actions just seemed wrong (especially towards the end) and didn't work for me but I still liked her overall. Tommy was a good kid character and added beneficially to the story. Beau was a very good hero and I really liked him. As I mentioned, the end drama didn't work for me but outside of that, I did find the story to an enjoyable reunion/holiday romance. :)

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Margaret Watkins
A witty second chance romance
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2017
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A lighthearted second chances romance, The Trouble With Tinsel pushes all the knobs for a great story. When two mothers get together with the desire to see their children happy, they use all the manipulative skills they have honed as mothers over the decades. Their endeavours are successful and Beau and Mandy find themselves back in Bell Mountain for Christmas. When there is a deep well of hurt in both hearts, the initial meeting was bound to be uncomfortable. Despite Mandy's resolve never to get caught again by Beau's sweet words, she didn't take her son Tommy into account. Tommy takes to Beau and all bets are off. With the whole town rooting for them, Beau and Mandy find themselves under the spotlight, and it's not a comfortable place to be. I loved the wit and humour in the story as well as the pathos as memories are relived and rehashed. The characters in this story are all delightful and I especially enjoyed Misty's recounting of her failed marriage. A thoroughly enjoyable read with a feel-good ending.

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A Christmas story about second chance with love “The Trouble with Tinsel” by Kelly Collin
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2017
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A Christmas story about second chance with love “The Trouble with Tinsel” by Kelly Collin. I enjoyed reading this book which was first time at reading anything by this author.

What happens when misunderstandings can change one’s life?

Ten years ago two young loves were separated with one following their dreams and another one letting go for their soulmate to follow their dreams. Mandy left home with a broken heart and went to culinary school in Europe. There she met another man who could not commit. She and her son live in New York where she is working but when her mom had an accident brings them back to Bell Mountain to help the family business. She never wanted to see the man who never came back for her years earlier but it appears others have their own agendas.

Beau Tinsel left but had every intention of coming back for the love of his life when we pursued his dream of making it big in the music industry. When his mother told him years earlier that Mandy left and was pregnant, Beau thought she was married and was living her HEA. Now that he is home because of his mother’s fake accident and determine to get things rectified with the only woman who holds his heart.

Faith has a way of bring two souls together during the holiday season……will these two loves find their HEA……must read.

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Good Christmas story
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2017
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All in all, I like the story. Mandy got on my nerves sometimes, especially when she made the decision to stay in Bell Mountain. In essence making the decision for Beau.

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A hot rockstar, a chef and a cute 8 year old lead to love, fun and a HEA
Reviewed in Australia on January 5, 2017
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Two meddling mothers, a gorgeous 6 year old boy, Christmas magic and the scene is set for high school sweethearts to reunite and have a second chance at love.

Beau Tinsel and Mandy Sawyer have never stopped loving each other but because of a decision Beau made they have been apart for many years. Mandy and her 6 year old return to help her mother out in her sweet shop over Christmas and Beau also is called home by his mother

The star is Tommy in my mind who as children are wont to do often says things that all are thinking but no-one will voice.

A lovely touching romance and well worth the read.

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Reviewed in France on January 6, 2017
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romance sympa entre une star de la musique et son premier amour. Ils se sont séparés jeunes et se retrouvent 10 ans plus tard, toujours amoureux l'un de l'autre. Ça fait penser un peu à un Harlequin, sympa mais pas mémorable.

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Kristen Lewendon
These two are just adorable together
Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2017
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This book put me through an emotional ringer. Thank heavens there's a lot of laughs in here too, otherwise the drama could be a bit over the top. Childhood sweethearts get a second chance at forever, and oh my gosh, these two are just adorable together. Add Mandy's precocious six-year-old son and a pair of opinionated, meddling grandmas into the mix and you almost have sugar shock. I hope there are more stories coming from Bell Mountain because I've fallen a little bit in love with the kooky townsfolk and I want to see several of them get their happily-ever-afters too.
I received a complimentary copy of this book.

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Judi Fletcher
A must read love story.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2020
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Another spellbinding story from Kelly. She always makes you feel part of the background of people who are watching and waiting for these couples to fall in love, in a town where you live. Even if you can't be there in person!
I hope you will enjoy reading it to.

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Nespol
Easy read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2017
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A book with a predicable ending,got a bit boring.

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5.0 out of 5 stars True love always gets a second chance

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty enjoyable holiday/reunion romance

5.0 out of 5 stars A witty second chance romance

5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas story about second chance with love “The Trouble with Tinsel” by Kelly Collin

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Christmas story

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5.0 out of 5 stars A hot rockstar, a chef and a cute 8 year old lead to love, fun and a HEA

3.0 out of 5 stars ok

5.0 out of 5 stars These two are just adorable together

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read love story.

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True love always gets a second chance

Pretty enjoyable holiday/reunion romance

A witty second chance romance

A Christmas story about second chance with love “The Trouble with Tinsel” by Kelly Collin

Good Christmas story

A hot rockstar, a chef and a cute 8 year old lead to love, fun and a HEA

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These two are just adorable together

A must read love story.

Easy read.