Ash, recently returned from three years undercover in France in His Majesty’s service, wants nothing more than to complete his final mission and retire to his bucolic country estate. However, what seemed a simple assignment to protect the Prince Regent at a Christmas party turns into a maze of intrigue, desire, and treachery.
Adding to the perilous secret operation is one problem Ash never anticipated: the appearance of the reckless, enticing Gwyneth, who has blossomed into a gorgeous woman and self-appointed spy. When a snooping Gwyneth uncovers a shocking secret, she puts herself in mortal danger.
Can Ash protect Gwyneth and the Prince from French assailants and, at the same time, win the passionate Lady’s heart? Can Ash and Gwyneth both triumph in the game of spies and love?
Hott Review:
Wowsers! A Christmas Code is not at all what I was expecting!
What I liked: I did enjoy the mystery. It was compelling and interesting, and it took a backseat only to the romance. I did like the romance between Gwyneth and Ash. I liked that they’d been friends since childhood and enjoyed each other’s company. Plus, their jealousy, pre-declaration, is quite fun to watch.
What I didn’t like: From page one A Christmas Code is intense with it’s steaminess. It’s definitely not something I’ll be sharing nor is it anything that can be skimmer.
Based on the title, I expected there to be some type of code that needed to be deciphered and was disappointed when there wasn’t.
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| Author: | Jacki Delecki | ||
| Source: | I purchased A Christmas Code or Kindle on December 9, 2016 when it was free. | ||
| Publisher & Date: | November 9th 2014 by Doe Bay Publishing | ||
| Genre: | Christmas Historical Romance | ||
| ISBN: | 0989939197 (ISBN13: 9780989939195) | ||
| Pages: | 164 | ||
| Grade: | C+ | ||
| Ages: | 18+ | ||
| Steam: | Hot Cinnamon Schnapps!! | ||
| Setting: | 1820’s (guess) England | ||
| Series: | Code Breakers, 2 | ||
 A Code of Love |
 A Christmas Code |
 A Code of the Heart |
 A Cantata of Love |
 A Wedding Code |
Excerpt:
Author Bio:
Descended from a long line of storytellers, Jacki spins adventures filled with mystery, healing and romance.
Jacki’s love affair with the arts began at a young age and inspired her to train as a jazz singer and dancer. She has performed many acting roles with Seattle Opera Company and Pacific Northwest Ballet. Her travels to London and Paris ignited a deep-seated passion to write the Regency Code Breaker Series. Jacki is certain she spent at least one lifetime dancing in the Moulin Rouge.
Jacki has set her Grayce Walters Mystery Series in Seattle, her long-time home. The city’s unique and colorful locations are a backdrop for her thrilling romantic suspense. Although writing now fills much of her day, she continues to volunteer for Seattle’s Ballet and Opera Companies and leads children’s tours of Pike Street Market. Her volunteer work with Seattle’s homeless shelters influenced one of her main characters in An Inner Fire and Women Under Fire.
Jacki’s two Golden Labs, Gus and Talley, were her constant companions. Their years of devotion and intuition inspired her to write dogs as main characters alongside her strong heroines. A geek at heart, Jacki loves superhero movies—a hero’s battle against insurmountable odds. But her heroines don’t have to wear a unitard to fight injustice and battle for the underdog.
Look for more heart-pounding adventure, intrigue, and romance in Jacki’s Code Breakers Series.
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Mmmm probably a bit too steamy for me!
Really pretty cover though!!!!