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Ivy and the Ghost of Christmas Past: A Grumpy Sunshine Holiday Romance (The Christmas Carols Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Kali Hart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 202 ratings
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With the help of a Christmas spirit, a sunny lawyer and a grumpy mountain man reunite over the holidays and must decide if the undeniable spark they first had is worth giving a second chance.

I’ve always had my future mapped out.

Go to law school? Check.
Get hired with a reputable law firm? Check.
Pass the bar exam? Awaiting results any day now.
Fall in love? Scratch that off the list.

Everything’s going to according to plan. Until I have a weird dream involving a familiar character from my favorite movie. One where she insists I should be spending this Christmas in Caribou Creek, Alaska.

Maybe I’m emotional because this is the first Christmas without Mom. Maybe it’s the whimsy of Christmas magic I once believed in. Or maybe I never really got back my heart back when I gave it away to the irresistibly grumpy mountain man, Luke Matthews two years ago. Whatever the reason, I add falling in love back to my to-do list and get on a plane to face my past.

But any fantasies I have about a romantic reunion quickly go up in smoke. Despite the obvious chemistry that still crackles hot between us, Luke is not happy to see me. To be fair, I was the one who walked away.

But I didn’t fly all the way to Alaska to give up without a fight.

Will this turn out to be the Christmas miracle from my past I needed to find true love? Or will I end up a broken-hearted Scrooge?


THE CHRISTMAS CAROLS is a contemporary twist on a beloved holiday classic. These sweet and steamy holiday romances can be read as standalones, but they're best enjoyed as a trio. NO CHEATING, NO CLIFFHANGERS, HAPPILY EVER AFTER GUARANTEED.

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Ivy and the Ghost of Christmas Past by Kali Hart
Holly and the Ghost of Christmas Present by Kate Tilney
Merry and the Ghost of Christmas Future by Lana Dash
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BD2G68XL
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1053 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 50 pages
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    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 202 ratings

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Kali Hart

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Kali Hart writes short & sweet with plenty of heat. Instalove is the name of her game. She loves penning protective heroes with hearts of gold who’ll do anything for the women they love. As a military veteran herself who served in the Army and completed a tour overseas in Iraq, Kali often writes characters with military experience and backgrounds. Because who doesn’t love a good man—and sometimes woman—in uniform?

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Julie Boles
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2023
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Luke and Ivy are absolutely perfect for each other. Their story is amazing. You can tell right away how much they mean to one another. I know that if you love a sweet love story with a beautiful happy ever after, you'll love this book.
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A. Richard
4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful premise and appealing characters
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2022
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Even though Ivy Carol always plans out whatever she will be doing in the future, a very vivid dream has her impulsively flying to Alaska. Her reason for making the trip is to reconnect with Luke Matthews, a man whom she met while interning there. While a relationship between them might possibly have happened if she would have stayed, her goal was to study and become a lawyer, so Ivy went back to Denver. But now that Luke is starring in her daytime thoughts, too, she is returning to Caribou Creek with hopes that he will be happy to see her again.

In the first book of the Christmas Carols trilogy, one woman who is a triplet decides to spend the Christmas holiday discovering if the man that she left in order to become a lawyer still had any interest in her. At first, it seems Luke is not thrilled, yet Ivy is not about to go back without giving them a chance to see if any genuine feelings are actually there. The premise for this story is delightfully carried out with interestingly occurring situations and plenty of sincere emotions being displayed. I really liked how Ivy had to make some quick decisions which is not in her nature, as this showed me her true motivation for how she reacted. An unexpected turn could keep the couple apart, so I was anxious to learn how all would play out in the story. Kali Hart makes IVY AND THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST enjoyable with its appealing characters.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ivy and Luke find love
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2022
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Love second chance books that end happy! Ivy met Luke while doing an internship in Alaska, she knew they had chemistry but she was off to law school. Flash forward and we find Ivy needing to see if Luke is the one. Can’t wait to read Ivy’s sisters stories.
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Kathy S Malin
5.0 out of 5 stars sweet second chance
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2022
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This was a sweet second chance holiday romance. I did read this series out of order but this was another great story from these sisters. I enjoyed Ivy and Luke’s book. Great book for the holiday.
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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!! So Good!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2022
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Well written story and well developed characters! Ivy ran from him once! Now a dream has her going to find him! Will he want her to stay?!?
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3.0 out of 5 stars Ivy and the Ghost of Christmas Past
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023
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Ivy Carol headed back to Carabou Creek for the Christmas Festival. It has been three years since leaving the little town and the Love of her life Luke Matthews!
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Patti B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2022
Ivy went to Alaska on awhip to get the guy she left to pursue her career three years ago. Ivy ran into an old friend who gave her a place to stay instead of the hotel that had to open rooms. She went to the cabin found decorations and started putting up to mske the place feel festive. She knew she had a couple of days until Luke came back from his adventure tour he did.
Luke tour was cut short, so when he headed towards his cabin he saw lights and decorations. He prayed his sister wasn't there putting up stuff. He had his reasons for not liking Christmas. Hiis mother passed on Christmas and he missed her terribly. When he walked in he thought he was seeing a ghost. It was Ivy the woman he loved for the past three years.
Once Ivy noticed Luke there she was more then thrilled. Luke hoped she was staying and he would do everything to keep her in Alaska with him.
Luke tried telling her to take down the decorations as he did not like Christmas.
The next day Lukes uncle came and asked for them to go to the festival. Luke wasn't going but Ivy was. After talking to his Uncle, Ivy told her about wanting o be there with Luke but her job was elsewhere. He recommend that she work there and when he retires she could take over. Then she explains she was there since losing her mom but was mainly there because she loved Luke.
Finally Luke asked her if she was staying and she tried to explain that she was but he jumped to conclusions. Finally, she told him she loves him and isnt leaving him as she can work for his uncle. Her sisters were upset she was going to live with Luke but they understood as she always loved Luke.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Judy Tabora
5.0 out of 5 stars Hopeless Romantic
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2022
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Luke and Ivy’s love story is so good. Luke is so grumpy and it’s so cute the way they realize that they love one another.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas fantasy come true
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2022
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A delightful story of Christmas wishes coming true. Ivy and Luke fell in love 3 years ago but Ivy wanted to further her career so moved to Denver. She returns home on a whim and discovers that she is still in love with Luke and him with her.
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melinda swaine
5.0 out of 5 stars You just aren't going wrong with a book by Kali Hart--ever!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2022
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You just aren't going wrong with a book by Kali Hart--ever. The perfect blend of sexy, funny, and downright swoony goodness, Ivy and the Ghost of Christmas Past is the kind of book you devour. Loved it! Perfect little pick me up for a Christmas treat all for yourself. Grab your copy today. Happy reading everyone
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2022
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What a great read. Two characters that have great chemistry and that is hot. A great story line too. Can't wait to read the next in the series
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