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Making Spirits Bright (British Isles Billionaires Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Aven Ellis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 505 ratings

It’s Christmas time in London! Bring on the lights twinkling along Regent Street, the Christmas tree in Covent Garden, mince pies and boozy hot chocolate—and one drop-dead gorgeous Scottish billionaire to go with it all, please…

Aoife O’Sullivan is eager to see what this December will bring. She’s determined to let go of the heartache of the past year and move forward. No more thinking about the love she lost. To find her spirit, Aoife decides to create a bucket list of festive sights to see in London to celebrate her first Christmas in the city.

Aoife’s world, however, is turned upside down when Santa brings her something Scottish and sexy in the form of her ex. As soon as Aoife sees Jack MacInally, she knows she’s not over him. Both made serious mistakes, leading to their messy breakup. When Jack suggests taking the month of December—all thirty-one days—to start afresh, Aoife leaps at the chance to be with the man she has always loved.

Yet as they try to rekindle their romance, their past problems threaten to snuff it out. Will each of them be able to let go of their guilt and truly move forward? Will the gift of a second chance romance be something magical—or will this present end up returned to sender?

If you like swoony Scottish men, spirited heroines, and the backdrop of Great Britain, you’ll want to pick up this hilarious and heartwarming story today.

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"A feel-good romance where a second chance is possible during the magical season of Christmas." USA Today Bestselling Author Alexa Aston

"Aoife and Jack were a wonderful pair, and the chemistry between them jumps off the page." - Amazon Review

"Making Spirits Bright is a story that you won't want to put down until the last word is read and until you've had a chance to spend Christmas in London and Edinburgh with Jack and Aoife." - Amazon Review

"This book is happy, real, full of Christmas cheer, and everything you want in a book. It reminds me of an even better Christmas Hallmark movie- and that's the ultimate compliment from me." Amazon Review

About the Author

Elise Arsenault is a classically trained actor, singer, and voice-over artist. She has worked throughout the country with various regional theaters, including Merrimack Rep, Lyric Stage Company of Boston, Ivoryton Playhouse, Imagination Stage, and the Discovery Theater at the Smithsonian Institute. Elise holds a BA from George Mason University and received further training at the British American Drama Academy at Oxford University. Her performances have been praised as high-strung, versatile and full of flair.

Aven Ellis is the author of the Washington DC Soaring Eagles series, the Rinkside in the Rockies series, and the Dallas Demons Hockey series, among other titles.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B096PKNJXJ
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 22, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.8 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
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  • Book 3 of 5 ‏ : ‎ British Isles Billionaires
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USA Today bestselling author Aven Ellis began her publishing career in 2013 with her debut release, Connectivity. She currently writes romantic comedies featuring royals, billionaires, aristocrats, and athletes.

Her books are designed to make readers laugh out loud and fall in love. Happily-ever-after endings and good-boy heroes are guaranteed.

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Customers find this book enjoyable and well-written, featuring amazing characters and a love story that doesn't feel contrived. Moreover, they appreciate its uplifting nature, with one customer noting it's especially poignant at Christmastime. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its pacing, with one customer highlighting how it moves past arguments and faults effectively.

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15 customers mention "Enjoyment"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and wonderful, describing it as sweet and charming, with one customer noting it's worth the wait.

"...Aoife knew Jack as a handsome uni student from Scotland who was funny, charming and all the other good things...." Read more

"...discuss differences in the two cultures, it was interesting to learn different words and ideas that do not translate...." Read more

"I love a romance with a HEA but an interesting journey as well. Avel Ellis always delivers...." Read more

"...It takes the entire story, but the HEA is worth it!..." Read more

10 customers mention "Romance"8 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one mentioning it's a brilliant story full of all the feels, while another appreciates how the plot doesn't feel contrived.

"...Overall, the plot doesn't feel contrived and it's not a burden to slog through to see if Aoife and Jack get an HEA. "..." Read more

"This book was another brilliant story full of all the feels. As always Aven Ellis immerses you in the world and the setting of her books...." Read more

"...Great romance, great characters (including some new ones). No one tells a romantic story like this author!" Read more

"...Just not a lot interesting happening and what bothers me the most was supposedly this is a Scotsman and an Irish woman, and there was no accent..." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characters in the book, with one noting they are three-dimensional.

"...Her characters are three-dimensional, with flaws. The book settings are described in a way in which the reader feels as if they are in that location...." Read more

"...The characters are enjoyable, with enough rounding out that they aren’t too static...." Read more

"...Isles Billionaires series ticks off my boxes for travel, well-rounded likeable characters, humor and Christmas...." Read more

"...Great romance, great characters (including some new ones). No one tells a romantic story like this author!" Read more

6 customers mention "Writing quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book.

"...In true Aven Ellis style, everything is well-researched and thought out. Her characters are three-dimensional, with flaws...." Read more

"...Aoife and Jack are together for a second chance and it was great! I don’t normally enjoy second chances...." Read more

"...Very well written with some twists and turns along the way. Now it’s time to try to patiently wait for Nicole’s story!" Read more

"...Well Done, this was heavy good!" Read more

4 customers mention "Uplifting"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book uplifting, with one mentioning it's especially poignant at Christmastime, while another appreciates its theme of forgiveness.

"...The theme of forgiveness and moving past arguments and faults is strong. This is especially poignant at Christmastime!..." Read more

"...I love that I get to hear about past characters and relive the joy I had when I read the other stories...." Read more

"Made my spirits bright!..." Read more

"A+ on Making Spirits Bright!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one noting its well-researched content and another mentioning how it effectively moves past arguments and faults.

"...In true Aven Ellis style, everything is well-researched and thought out. Her characters are three-dimensional, with flaws...." Read more

"...The theme of forgiveness and moving past arguments and faults is strong. This is especially poignant at Christmastime!..." Read more

"...This book was everything! All the feels you could wish with a forever second chance love that will touch your heart...." Read more

3 customers mention "Progress"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the progress of the book series, with one noting it keeps getting better with each installment.

"...Although this functions well as a stand-alone, it’s even better after the other two. This is Aoife and Jack’s second chance love story...." Read more

"...Read most of the series. Liked this one the least. It started off good but then just went flat. It was like the story line kept repeating itself...." Read more

"I love this series so much, each book just keeps getting better and better! This book was everything!..." Read more

Wonderful second chance holiday romance!
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Wonderful second chance holiday romance!
I have to say this may be one of the best Christmas romances that I've ever had the pleasure of reading! I've been struggling with feeling the season, but the moment I started reading this amazing story about Jack and Aoife (Ee-Fa), the Christmas spirit bloomed inside me. This is an amazing story of forgiveness and love around the best time of year. You will laugh - a lot, you'll cry at the raw relatable emotions, and you'll meet new friends while reading this book. Jack and Aoife grow thoughout the story as individutals and as a couple, as the book goes on, learning that love isn't something that just disappears. The discriptions of Christmas through out London and Edinburgh are enough to make me want to book a trip for the holidays next year just to see them in person with the one I love! If you're looking for a holiday romance that will leave you with a smile on your face, this is the book for you. ***I received a free ARC from the author, but my opinions are my own.***
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  • cljucius
    5.0 out of 5 stars Second Chance at Happiness Isn't Something to Regret
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2021
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    Have you ever looked back at the one who got away and said, "What if?"

    What if what I thought was a blatant lie, or a lie by omission, really wasn't?
    What if I didn't say those hurtful things?
    What if I didn't walk away?
    What if I stayed and listened?

    In "Making Spirits Bright" by Aven Ellis, Aoife (pronounced Ee-Fa) has spent the last year asking herself those questions -- and more. The prior year, she met Jack in an Irish pub. Despite rugby differences, they had an instant connection that quickly grew. Aoife knew Jack as a handsome uni student from Scotland who was funny, charming and all the other good things. But, there was one piece of information that was missing. When she found out Jack's secret at a party, Aoife's perception was marred. Without listening to Jack's side, Aoife made a rash decision that would impact her choices for the next year. Aoife finished uni, left Ireland (her home country) for an internship in London at Connectivity (a premier media conglomerate), made new friends, and had new experiences -- all while deeply missing Jack.

    "Making Spirits Bright" opens at Christmas a year after Aoife and Jack met. With Christmas a time of forgiveness and hope, Aoife decides she must learn from her mistakes and move forward to finding a new relationship. She enlists the help of her friend and fellow Connectivity intern, Lauren (previously introduced in "Connectivity 2.0"), to ensure that Aoife doesn't back out of putting herself forward at a holiday party hosted by Lauren's boyfriend, Oliver. It's here that Aiofe sees the unexpected: Jack is in London to attend the same party and he's not alone. At the same time, Jack sees Aoife and is determined to talk with her, to share his story and his truth.

    "Making Spirits Bright" progresses with Aoife and Jack learning to forgive, learning to communicate and learning to trust each other and themselves. It doesn't happen overnight, though. Aoife and Jack must work to put aside past hurts and firmly live in the present rather than continuously visiting their past. It takes a monumental event for them both to see what truly is at stake if they don't put the past where it belongs.

    In true Aven Ellis style, everything is well-researched and thought out. Her characters are three-dimensional, with flaws. The book settings are described in a way in which the reader feels as if they are in that location. Overall, the plot doesn't feel contrived and it's not a burden to slog through to see if Aoife and Jack get an HEA. "Making Spirits Bright" is the third in Ellis' British Isles Billionaires series but can be read as a standalone. You'll see some previous characters make return appearances as well as new characters who could find their stories told later in this series.

    Overall, what's not to like about a second-chance romance happening over Christmas in the UK? In short, nothing. Once gifts are wrapped, opened and shared, give yourself the gift of reading Ellis' newest novel. You won't regret it.
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  • Rebecca Beaucourt
    4.0 out of 5 stars A darling Christmas romp
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2022
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    Book 1 of 2022.

    As a big fan of Aven Ellis’ books, I was eagerly awaiting this Christmas themed title. Ellis did not disappoint. This book is considered the third in a series, but has enough backstory that it can stand alone. Disclaimer, I have read all of the series.

    Pros: I enjoyed the blending of England and Scotland. As the characters discuss differences in the two cultures, it was interesting to learn different words and ideas that do not translate.
    The characters are enjoyable, with enough rounding out that they aren’t too static.
    The theme of forgiveness and moving past arguments and faults is strong. This is especially poignant at Christmastime!
    This book has just enough sweetness to make it uplifting and enjoyable without crossing over into the obnoxious.

    Cons: This book follows a formula of boy meets girl, boy and girl start to fall in love, girl gets frightened and tries to break up, they reconcile. If you don’t like predictability, this is not the title for you!

    4⭐️/5
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  • P.D. Collins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another lovely romance with interesting people
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
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    I love a romance with a HEA but an interesting journey as well. Avel Ellis always delivers. This installment in her Brutish Isles Billionaires series ticks off my boxes for travel, well-rounded likeable characters, humor and Christmas. It's perfect for relaxing after work, having a cozy time at home or transporting yourself across the pond if you're from the US or Canada. I highly recommend this author, and luckily for readers this is not her only series!
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  • VV
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read series in order!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022
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    The entire series is from her POV and spends a lot of time revisiting thoughts and feelings. It might feel like too much sometimes, but it is exactly how an over-thinker would be running thoughts in their head!

    Aoife and Jack are together for a second chance and it was great! I don’t normally enjoy second chances. (I hate the ‘other people’ and ‘regret’ that dominate the storylines.) This book was centered on letting go of the guilt/regret and moving forward. It takes the entire story, but the HEA is worth it!

    The complete HEA won’t come until the 4th book is out….. I’m eagerly awaiting it’s arrival!
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  • Minnie
    3.0 out of 5 stars It was ok
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2023
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    This was just ok for me. I appreciated that there wasn’t a ton of unnecessary angst about getting back together, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t a lot of thoughts on repeat by the FMC which got old.

    Just not a lot interesting happening and what bothers me the most was supposedly this is a Scotsman and an Irish woman, and there was no accent written into the dialogue whatsoever. I’ve read a lot of novels where they do this, and it changes the tone and helps you lose yourself in the characters and story. It just wasn’t believable that these people were Irish and Scottish. And it seemed very lazy on the part of the author to not even make an attempt at it. I also didn’t like the FMC name, it was virtually impossible to remember how to say it, because it felt so weird. Seems like she could’ve chosen a Irish name that was more easily recognizable. This continued to trip me up as I had to keep, reminding myself how to say the name every time I saw it on the page which took me out of the story.

    On top of that I couldn’t stand the slang term “ heavy” they kept using , which was supposed to mean “very” in Scotland, but it just came across so weird and out of place.

    Not a bad read, but not great either.
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  • Lisa P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the wait!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2021
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    I read the first two books in this series and have been patiently waiting for this story. Although this functions well as a stand-alone, it’s even better after the other two. This is Aoife and Jack’s second chance love story. It’s great fun though to see the characters in the first two books. The descriptions of the scenes and clothes make you think you’re right there seeing it for yourself. Very well written with some twists and turns along the way. Now it’s time to try to patiently wait for Nicole’s story!
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