The Plight Before Christmas

De: Kate Stewart

Narrado por: Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

Clark Griswold was onto something...at least with his annual holiday meltdown. And since the last three weeks of my life have been riddled with humbug—another breakup, a broken toe, an office promotion I deserved and didn’t get—I’m not at all in the mood to celebrate nor have the happ, happ, happiest Christmas EVER.

When Mom insisted that we all gather at my Grandparent’s ancient cabin for an old school family Christmas, I fully intended to get into the holiday spirit with the help of the three wise men, Johnnie Walker, Jack Daniels, and Jim Beam. But those boys did absolutely nothing to offset the shock or temper the sting of seeing my EX on our doorstep the first day of our holiday soiree.

Apparently, Santa missed the memo, and this elf is pissed.

Stuck for a week with the man who obliterated my heart nearly two decades ago, I did the only thing I could do and put on my game face, thankful for the home advantage.

I knew better than to drink that last cup of eggnog. I knew better than to get tongue tangled beneath the mistletoe with the only man to ever break my heart. I knew better than to sleep with Satan’s wingman on the eve of the Lord’s birthday.

I could blame the nog. I could blame the deceitful light blue eyes, thick, angelic hair, and panty evaporating smirk…but mostly, I blame Eli because he always knew exactly which of my buttons to push.

I foolishly thought a family Christmas filled with nostalgia was going to turn my inner Scrooge around, but this year’s festivities went up in flames. Leave it to the ghost of my Christmas past to be the one to light the match.

Fa la la la la, la FML.

The Plight Before Christmas is a full-length, second-chance Christmas-themed romance and that's most definitely on Santa's NAUGHTY LIST!

©2021 Kate Stewart (P)2022 Podium Audio

LOVE THIS BOOK

GREAT book! I have listened to this book so many times I can't count.

Corny but good

Nice main character who sticks to her values which I like and a good slow build. Great book

Amazing!

Two words—Joe Arden. His performance was spectacular! The way he read the story gave me the chills. I could feel every word. He’s always been one of my favorites but this is by far one of his best works. It really showcased his talent. And of course, you can never lose with Maxine Mitchell. Love those two. This is my first Kate Stewart but it will not be my last. Very talented author.

A perfect holiday feel-good read

Thanks for writing and producing such a wonderful listen! I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a sweet love story over the holidays!

Loved

Loved this book. Good romance and family involvement. Little spicy with some humor and fast paced.

A little sappy

Cute story with some twists however, it’s pretty explicit so if you were listening to this in the car it’s not for the kids.

Love Love Love Love!!!!!!!!!

This book is perfect!!! I laughed out loud soooo much listening to this. It also had me tearing up a couple times. Also special “auto shop guy” appearance had me literally squealing out loud like a kid!

Love this story

I love everything Kate Stewart writes. This is another one going down as a five star read. I’m so happy the characters were not in their 20’s. It was nice to read a 2nd chance, little older couple, going through real things. I love this for the story. And of course there is Maxine and Joe. What a fantastic duo. Hello chapter 25–it was worth it. Even brought some tears to my eyes. I just loved it. Thank you.

Great listen!!

Great listen! This book has it all. Humor, emotion, and spice. Definitely worth a credit.

Loved this!

Such a great book! I loved it soo much! I like anything this author writes!