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Nyssa Glass's Clockwork Christmas: A Christmas Novelette Kindle Edition

by H. L. Burke (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 85 ratings
Book Four in the Nyssa Glass Series: A Christmas Novelette Reformed cat burglar and orphan Nyssa Glass doesn't have many fond memories of Christmas. Her boyfriend, Ellis, however, is determined to make their first holiday together a celebration of a lifetime. Nyssa can't let him down. Overwhelmed by decorations and shopping, Nyssa sets out to find the perfect present for Ellis. However, when a charming dance instructor decides Nyssa is what he wants for Christmas, Ellis's only gift might be a dose of holiday heartbreak.
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  1. Reading age
    10 - 18 years
  2. Book 4 of 5
    Nyssa Glass
  3. Print length
    98 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Publication date
    September 14, 2016
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LE6G4DU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (September 14, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 14, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 536 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 98 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 85 ratings

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H. L. Burke

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Born in a small town in north central Oregon, H. L. Burke spent most of her childhood around trees and farm animals and was always accompanied by a book. Growing up with epic heroes from Middle Earth and Narnia keeping her company, she also became an incurable romantic.

An addictive personality, she jumped from one fandom to another, being at times completely obsessed with various books, movies, or television series (Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Star Trek all took their turns), but she has grown to be what she considers a well-rounded connoisseur of geek culture.

Married to her high school crush who is now a retired US Marine, she has moved multiple times in her adult life but believes that home is wherever her husband, two daughters, and pets are.

She is the author of The Supervillain Rehabilitation Project Superhero Universe, the Award Winning (2016 Realm Award for Young Adult Fiction) Nyssa Glass Steampunk series, and MG/Fantasy "Cora and the Nurse Dragon," among others.

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Customers find this Christmas novelette heartwarming and delightful, with great characters and an adorable pacing. They appreciate the wistful holiday tale, with one customer noting it's perfect for a Christmas family fantasy.

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17 customers mention "Romance"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as a wistful holiday tale and cute story, with one customer noting it's perfect for a Christmas family fantasy.

"...I will say this...kudos again for a beautiful romance brought to life in words, without all the gratuitous sex scenes...." Read more

"Another will written Steampunk family and friends relationships adventure thriller short story by H. L. Burke (Nyssa Glass book 4 of 5)...." Read more

"...Christmas themed, and it's succinct ( which is ideal for the holidays when, ironically, there's often precious little leisure time to dive..." Read more

"...Some of the back story is scantily explained to help the reader follow along, which is a good thing, because too much recapping can get tedious...." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characters in the book, with one noting that Nyssa's character is strong.

"...Nyssa is an extremely relatable and likable character. I enjoyed her kind heart and clever mind. I was invested in her outcome...." Read more

"...is full of steampunk references with a few surprises and plenty of interesting characters...." Read more

"...book one of the series with lite romance I can appreciate and a bevy of characters, some sentimental given passages like "Seriously?..." Read more

"...And I thought it was awesome. Nyssa's character was strong and spunky with a soft center...." Read more

6 customers mention "Readability"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very good and delightful to read, with one customer describing it as a pleasant follow-up.

"...God, what a book. Easily my favorite of the series...and I wish the series wasn't ending with the next book...." Read more

"Pleasant follow-up to book one of the series with lite romance I can appreciate and a bevy of characters, some sentimental given passages like &#..." Read more

"...Full of sweet moments that make you smile it's a perfect read to put you in the mood for the Christmas season...." Read more

"...And I thought it was awesome. Nyssa's character was strong and spunky with a soft center...." Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book positive, describing it as adorable.

"...Nyssa and Ellis have a beautiful, real, genuine..." Read more

"...Ellis is a dreamboat. How refreshing and beautiful to have a disabled character be celebrated, rather than sidelined or portrayed as..." Read more

"...Ellis and Theo were adorable. I loved their little family as well as my introduction to steampunk...." Read more

"...I just think that they are a really cute couple and it's obvious how much they love and appreciate each other even if other people around them might..." Read more

3 customers mention "Heartwarming"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with one mentioning its sentimental passages and another noting it makes them smile.

"...Nyssa is an extremely relatable and likable character. I enjoyed her kind heart and clever mind. I was invested in her outcome...." Read more

"...lite romance I can appreciate and a bevy of characters, some sentimental given passages like "Seriously?..." Read more

"...Full of sweet moments that make you smile it's a perfect read to put you in the mood for the Christmas season...." Read more

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  • Tim Phillips
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection...or as close as one can get
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2017
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    I love Nyssa Glass and all of these characters. I didn't quite get this one read by Christmas of 2016 (I was trying to make Nyssa Glass and the Cutpurse Kid last a long time), but I finished this one today, in one tear-drenchd read.

    Throughout this series, H.L. has made incredibly printed comments about life love, and even death. This time, however, I think she wrote this one for me. I've got SO many passages hoghlighted, things I wish I'd read about two years ago, before my separation from my wife.
    I can't talk about it much, without feeling like I'd give a ton of stuff away...but H.L. you are wise beyond your years. I will say this...kudos again for a beautiful romance brought to life in words, without all the gratuitous sex scenes. Nyssa and Ellis have a beautiful, real, genuine
    love and that's what makes them so special to so many...and it is part of the reason I cried through the last three chapters.

    God, what a book. Easily my favorite of the series...and I wish the series wasn't ending with the next book. Anytime you get an itch to write about Nyssa Mrs. Burke, you'll have my attention. Bless you for sharing this story.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Christmas listening 🎶🔰
    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023
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    Another will written Steampunk family and friends relationships adventure thriller short story by H. L. Burke (Nyssa Glass book 4 of 5). Nyssa Glass and Ellis are making plans for their first Christmas together. They are both having trouble finding the perfect gift 🎁. But then Christmas morning is there and it is prefect. I picked this novella because it was about Christmas. I would recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of holiday novels 👍🔰. Enjoy the adventure of reading 👓 or listening 🎶 to Alexa read books 📚 as I do because of eye damage and health issues from shingles. 2023 👒😀💘🏡

    I have listened to a number H. L. Burke novels and have not been disappointed. Happy reading and have fun 🌙😀
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  • Veronica Lynn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Holiday Read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2021
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    This is the PERFECT holiday read.
    It's sweet and uplifting,
    Christmas themed,
    and it's succinct
    ( which is ideal for the holidays when, ironically, there's often precious little leisure time to dive into a story.)

    Nyssa is an extremely relatable and likable character. I enjoyed her kind heart and clever mind. I was invested in her outcome.

    Ellis is a dreamboat.
    How refreshing and beautiful to have a disabled character be celebrated, rather than sidelined or portrayed as broken.

    I re-read the story's ending to it three times in a row because it was so adorable and heartwarming.

    I highly recommend it!
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  • Tina Morley
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Awesome Steampunk Christmas Story!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2018
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    Nyssa Glass's Clockwork Christmas is a stand-alone novelette reminiscent of O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi." I've always loved that story and this one won't disappoint. H.L. Burke's rendition is full of steampunk references with a few surprises and plenty of interesting characters.

    Nyssa and Ellis are both good at tinkering and creating new inventions. They also have each other's backs. This will be their first Christmas together and they both want to find each other the perfect gift. Things don't always go as planned and things go downhill before they go up.

    I recommend that you read at least one other book in the series first to understand the main characters better, but it's not completely necessary. Some of the back story is scantily explained to help the reader follow along, which is a good thing, because too much recapping can get tedious. This is an awesome steampunk Christmas story and I highly recommend it!
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  • Don Kidwell
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wistful Holiday Tale Having Characters I Like Connecting With!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2016
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    Pleasant follow-up to book one of the series with lite romance I can appreciate and a bevy of characters, some sentimental given passages like "Seriously? No one is too old for Christmas." and others whose prose I delight in making me shake my head like "Nyssa, Nyssa, Nyssa, it's Christmas! You don't stop at the bare minimum. You go over the top! How are you going to make the holiday special with only that?" Book had a nice blend of tension involving whether the doting couple could come to trust one another as well as a heartfelt message of 'traditions [being the ones] you make, not how things look to other people.' A very good read and already ordered up another of the Nyssa Glass series as I do enjoy them so!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect read to put you in the mood for Christmas
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2016
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    Nysaa Glass's Clockwork Christmas is a wonderful addition to the Nyssa Glass series. Even if you're new to the world and characters, it's still a wonderful standalone holdiay romance. Full of sweet moments that make you smile it's a perfect read to put you in the mood for the Christmas season.

    This installment of the series doesn't have the high stakes that are typical of the other books, but as a holiday story it doesn't need them. As a fan of the series, I love that even with something as "simple" as creating the perfect Christmas for her family, Nyssa still finds herself in over her head. It's just so very Nyssa.

    The end result of Nyssa and Ellis' struggles to get each other the perfect present are...well perfect! Each gift fits both the giver and recipient so well. I dare you not to smile and say "Aww, that's so sweet," when you find out what they are!
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