A Madaris Bride for Christmas (Madaris Family Saga) Mass Market Paperback – October 29, 2013

This is a Brenda Jackson classic at it's best, it has all the great elements of a good story - passion, romance, suspense, drama, family issues and great secondary characters. Lee Madaris is the epitome on a gentleman. He has the ability to spark fire to the flame just by entering into your presence. He was such an intriguing man in this story. He wrote the book on "courting" - WOW - he has the power to make you loose your mind with all the wonderful and special things he does to let you know that you are his only desire. He chose Carly and he let her know that she was the passionate woman that he desires for now and forever. Yes, it was lust at first sight with these two but it was the passion they felt for one another that kept them intriguing through out the story. This is a wonderful suspense love story that will keep you turning the pages until the last word is read. You will fall in love with the main characters. This is Mrs. Jackson 100th book and it is a very good one.Carly wanted someone to love her but was willing to except passion in its place - at least that's what she thought. Being with Lee Madaris as a playmate will definitely make you get passion and love confused. While these two characters try to figure out one another and see if passion is enough, they discover that they really like each and don't mind figuring the rest out as it comes. Since this is a Madaris story you know it's not as simple as boy meets girl and fall in love - oh no, it had suspense that could only be solved by the Madaris' and their friends - and it didn't disappoint either.If you know anything about a Brenda Jackson Madaris story you know it's going to have drama with twist and turns that involve handsome men coming to the rescue. It was no different in this one. I love the way Mrs. Jackson brought back all of the family members with various updates in their lives. A Madaris story wouldn't be the same without Mama Laverne with her match making schemes - well watch out - she's back.I really enjoyed this story!!!!! This is Mrs. Jackson 100th book and she still has it to make you fall in love with her characters and her writing style. If you like romance stories that captures your heart and hold it, then this is the book for you. I am really looking forward to reading more of them. Very Entertaining Story!!

Title: A Madaris Bride For ChristmasAuthor: Brenda JacksonPublished: Harlequin Kimani ArabesqueSeries: Madaris Family & Friends #19Genre: Holiday, RomanceReview By: Arlena DeanAge Recommended: AdultRating: 5Review:"A Madaris Bride For Christmas" by Brenda Jackson was another one of this authors wonderful amazing reads. This story was one of 'family, love, drama,romance and a suspenseful' all wrapped up into one. Did Lee think that he could pick his bride without any help from Mama Laverne...well, ha ha for that thought. Mama Laverne who was quite the matchmaker in this Madaris family. She has been fixing up her great grandchildren so why would Lee even think he could do this all by himself, but the children that were yet single thought the could find their own loves without Mama Laverne's help. Lee thought he had it done just that... all by himself ...picking his own bride...Carly with there being a instant attraction from their first meeting...the kiss! By the time they met the second time Lee knew this was the woman for him. Would he be able to use this attraction for Carly to solve his problem with his great grandmother? Now, this will not be a smooth ride for Lee and Carly and you will see by putting up this well written novel and seeing for yourself. Once you start it will be hard to put down until the end. I found all the characters all so well developed and colorful giving the reader a awesome read. I love how this author was able to bring in 'visiting old friends and family' into the read. Be ready for lots of love, family drama, danger along with the adventure of it all in this good read. "A Madaris Bride for Christmas" is one sweet fun sweet read for the holiday Christmas season...however, it's a good read anytime. So, if you are looking for a good read with lots of twist and turns along with some suspense then you have come to the right place. Would I recommend "A Madaris Bride for Christmas?" Yes, Yes, Yes!

Another great Madaris book that also includes updates on the Madarises family friends. Mrs. Jackson is an awesome storyteller. I love all of her books and the fact that when she starts a family series it is actual down to earth. Also, she includes outsiders and not just about the particular family she is writing about.Lee and Carly's story is a beautiful love story with not just romance but suspense too. Carly is a caring person that is thoughtful and truly feels for others. In fact, in some instances she worries about others feelings before her own. At first, Carly appeared timid and easily manipulated. However, when Lee Madaris literally stepped into her life, things began to change for Carly. Not only did she develop guts, but she also developed more confidence in herself and learned to speak up for herself and not mind how others saw her.Lee is dashing, handsome, considerate, kind, loving -- just as all the Madaris men are. It was magic at first sight and unbeknown to Lee love at first step when he saw Carly dancing on the balcony. It was as if it was meant to be that they should just wind up in each others arms and dance into their future and if his great grandmother had anything to do with it -- and she did -- indeed, it was all meant to be!Again, another great Brenda Jackson read. I cannot wait to read Nolan's story. Great reading to all the Brenda Jackson fans!

A very good read and would reommend this book to my friends. Looking forward to more books for the collection

Fantastic novel to read. Very engaging character. Thoroughly enjoyed reading from start to finish.I would gladly recommend.Thank you

As usual, Mrs. Jackson at her finest. I couldn't put it down, good to see the previous characters play a part as always, so easily entwined.

Nice story!!!!!

Good Read