Book Review: Dashing Through the Snow by M. Leighton

Dashing Through the Snow 

By:
M. Leighton

Release Date:
Dec. 4, 2016

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Summary:
A dash of perfect for the holidays!

Dilyn Hart hates Christmas, so when her boss (and ex-boyfriend) hands her an assignment to interview champion snowboarder and gorgeous playboy extraordinaire, Dash Grainger, on Christmas Eve, she takes it. There are several things she doesn’t plan for—a surly driver, a chalet in the middle of nowhere, a freak snowstorm—but the biggest surprise of all is Dash himself. 

Dash Grainger lives for the high, and so far in his twenty-six years, he’s never met anyone or anything he loves more. Nothing has ever thrilled him as much as slick snow, cold air, and breakneck speed. 

Until he meets Dilyn. 

But one perfect night doesn’t mean clear, blue skies the next day. Some storms can’t be weathered. 

Christmas might just be one of them.

My Thoughts:

Dashing Through the Snow was a sweet, light-hearted romance!  What a charming little story that is perfect for the holidays.  This story was cuddle-worthy.  I would recommend reading it curled up by the fire, all cozy like, while it's cold outside with a cup of hot coffee, tea, cider or cocoa. 

Dilyn Hart works for The Celebrity Channel, an online magazine that focuses on celebrity lifestyles.  Her boss and ex-boyfriend Jacob, gives her the assignment to interview, Dash Grainger, rich playboy heartthrob and champion snowboarder during Christmas Eve.  While Dilyn doesn't care for the Christmas season, due to sad memories, she is not happy having to conduct an interview at this time.

However, Dilyn's boss won't relent on her assignment, and so she finds herself traveling to Colorado.  While there, she gets trapped in a charming Chalet during a turbulent snowstorm with Dash.  These too are instantly attracted and dazzled by one another.  They share humor, emotional intimacy, as well as tease and flirt with one another.  Neither one of them has ever been in love or felt such a deep pull towards another person.  

The ambiance of the Chalet, while snuggling by the fire, and eating smores off of one another created a very warm and sexy read.  The deep conversation gave the story depth, and the hopeless romantic in me was very pleased! 

My Rating:

I give, Dashing Through the Snow, by M. Leighton 4 Drugging Kisses, Hypnotic Touches, Romantic, Sexy, and Happily Ever After Filled Stars!!! 

  

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Dilyn Hart hates Christmas, so when her boss (and ex-boyfriend) hands her an assignment to interview champion snowboarder and gorgeous playboy extraordinaire, Dash Grainger, on Christmas Eve, she takes it. There are several things she doesn’t plan for—a surly driver, a chalet in the middle of nowhere, a freak snowstorm—but the biggest surprise of all is Dash himself.

Dash Grainger lives for the high, and so far in his twenty-six years, he’s never met anyone or anything he loves more. Nothing has ever thrilled him as much as slick snow, cold air, and breakneck speed.

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Christmas might just be one of them.

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Dilyn Hart hates Christmas, so when her boss (and ex-boyfriend) hands her an assignment to interview champion snowboarder and gorgeous playboy extraordinaire, Dash Grainger, on Christmas Eve, she takes it. There are several things she doesn’t plan for—a surly driver, a chalet in the middle of nowhere, a freak snowstorm—but the biggest surprise of all is Dash himself.

Dash Grainger lives for the high, and so far in his twenty-six years, he’s never met anyone or anything he loves more. Nothing has ever thrilled him as much as slick snow, cold air, and breakneck speed.

Until he meets Dilyn.

But one perfect night doesn’t mean clear, blue skies the next day. There are some storms that can’t be weathered.

Christmas Day might just be one of them.

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New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, M. Leighton, is a rarely ever comfortable speaking about herself in the third person, but here goes. Michelle is a former nurse who has always harbored a passion for the written word, a weakness for alpha males, and a profound love of all things romantic. Never in her wildest dreams did this Yankee-turned-Southerner imagine her life as it is today. She has the best job in the world, a husband who treats her like a princess, and a dog that's so smart she may one day write a novel, too. You can often find Michelle hidden away in her cave, crafting a new story, or out in the sunshine enjoying some quiet time with her man. Movies, wine, and good food are frequently thrown into the mix, and exercise on days that start with Q. She loves laughter, chocolate, the color red, and you can find out more about her at www.mleightonbooks.com. Sign up for her newsletter here: http://smarturl.it/MLeightonNews She promises not to spam your inbox:)

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Book Spotlight & Giveaway: Levi's Blue by M. Leighton

Levi's Blue
By:
M. Leighton

Release Date:
Sept. 19, 2016

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Book Summary:

Four beautiful days. Three steamy nights. One breathtaking love. 

Levi Michaelson. He caught me when I fell. Literally. 

He wanted four dates. Four opportunities to prove I could trust him. Four chances to change my mind about him. 

I agreed. 

Probably not my smartest decision. He was everything I knew to avoid—gorgeous, charming, sexy as hell—but I couldn’t help myself. When he touched me the whole world disappeared. I should’ve known I could lose myself to him. 

It’s true what they say—some things are too good to be true. And Levi Michaelson might just be one of them.

 

My Thoughts:

Ms. Leighton is a true artist.  Only she uses words as her paintbrush, seamlessly delivering vivid imagery.  Her words are beautiful.  Poetic.  I love when an author's prose are scintillating and make the characters, setting, and plot come to life.  Ms. Leighton did that and so much more when she crafted characters, Evian "Evie" de Champlain and Levi Michaelson.  In Levi's Blue we get to meet two very broken and yet resilient characters.  I know that might seem like a contradiction, but if you read, Levi's Blue, you'll see what I mean.

Typically in a romance novel, the focus is on the male lead.  Usually, I can take or leave the female lead.  However, in Levi's Blue, Evie stood out to me.  She was so tenacious, resilient, inspiring, quick, witty, fun, and intelligent.  I could see her being my best friend.  That's how much I loved Evie's character.  She was so well-developed, that she came to life right before my very eyes.

Levi gave me the swoons.  He brought romance.  He inspired.  Levi was a gentleman.  He was sexy, compassionate, loving, patient, and generous.  Most of all, he knew how to make Evie feel wanted, loved, and cared for as if she was the ultimate gift.

Ms. Leighton created some of the most authentic, memorable, and loved main characters that I have ever had the pleasure of reading.  Levi's Blue gave me the feels.  I can't possibly do justice to how meaningful and brilliant this story was.  It was so much more than the book summary alluded to.

There are certain aspects of the story that I want to talk about so badly, but I don't want to give away any spoilers.  So suffice to say that Evie will surprise you.  She is so much more than I expected, and a very rare female lead when it comes to the typical romance novel. She impressed me, and made me see life and everything around me in a whole new way.  She inspired me to "make my lemons in to lemonade."

My Rating:

Fans of Colleen Hoover, will love Levi's Blue.  It was a deep and meaningful romance, with intrigue, and many life lessons.  This book was full of substance, and not a light and fluffy read by any means.  I give, Levi's Blue, by M. Leighton, 5 Beautiful, Witty, Spellbinding, and Romantic Stars.  This is a story that I highly recommend, and one of my favorite reads of 2016.

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New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, M. Leighton lives in the deep South with her super-hero husband and super-smart maltipoo.  She has a fondness for coffee and chocolate, loves the color red, laughs at almost anything and often stares out her window, daydreaming of far-away places.

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Books by M. Leighton

All the Pretty Lies  **  All the Pretty Poses

All Things Pretty  

Down to You  **  Up to Me

Everything for Us  **  Always with You

Levi’s Blue

Pocketful of Sand

The Empty Jar

Strong Enough  **  Tough Enough

Brave Enough

The Wild Ones  **  Wild Child

Some Like It Wild  **  There’s Wild, Then There’s You

YA and PARANORMAL

Fragile

Madly  **  Madly & Wolfhardt

Madly & the Jackal  **  Madly & the Seawitch (est. Dec, 2016)

Blood Like Poison: For the Love of a Vampire

Blood Like Poison: Destined for a Vampire

Blood Like Poison: To Kill an Angel

The Reaping  **  The Reckoning

Gravity

Caterpillar

Wiccan

Beginnings: An M. Leighton Anthology

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Exclusive Excerpt: Levi's Blue by M. Leighton

Levi's Blue
By:
M. Leighton

Release Date:
Sept. 19, 2016

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Book Summary:

Four beautiful days. Three steamy nights. One breathtaking love. 

Levi Michaelson. He caught me when I fell. Literally. 

He wanted four dates. Four opportunities to prove I could trust him. Four chances to change my mind about him. 

I agreed. 

Probably not my smartest decision. He was everything I knew to avoid—gorgeous, charming, sexy as hell—but I couldn’t help myself. When he touched me the whole world disappeared. I should’ve known I could lose myself to him. 

It’s true what they say—some things are too good to be true. And Levi Michaelson might just be one of them.

     All I can think about as I walk through the rooms, gazing at the exquisite, vivid color of Evie’s newest paintings, is that the last time I was here I got to hold her in my arms. I got to see that ready smile, spar with that quick wit, fall into those sparkling whiskey eyes.

     I never would’ve thought I’d find myself here this way— watching her from afar, aching for something that’s slipping through my fingers, wondering how the hell to reassemble the pieces of my life when a life without her holds absolutely no appeal for me whatsoever. 

     Jesus, I never expected for a woman to turn my whole damn world upside down the way she has.

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About M. Leighton:

New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, M. Leighton lives in the deep South with her super-hero husband and super-smart maltipoo.  She has a fondness for coffee and chocolate, loves the color red, laughs at almost anything and often stares out her window, daydreaming of far-away places.

COME CONNECT WITH ME

Sign up for my newsletter!  Get new release notices, updates, exclusive teasers and giveaway opportunities.  Also, come visit my website, too! Look around, see what you find. 

If you like to chat, you can connect with me in Laid-back with Leighton, my private Facebook group.

You can also connect with me on some pretty cool sites like these:

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Goodreads

Or you can always email me. However you like it best is great with me.  I love hearing from you! 

Also, if you like music, you might like to know that I do, too, and that it plays a big role in my inspiration.  For that reason, I create a playlist for each book I write, adding the songs that inspire me as I go. You can find all my playlists here on Spotify.

Books by M. Leighton

All the Pretty Lies  **  All the Pretty Poses

All Things Pretty  

Down to You  **  Up to Me

Everything for Us  **  Always with You

Levi’s Blue

Pocketful of Sand

The Empty Jar

Strong Enough  **  Tough Enough

Brave Enough

The Wild Ones  **  Wild Child

Some Like It Wild  **  There’s Wild, Then There’s You

YA and PARANORMAL

Fragile

Madly  **  Madly & Wolfhardt

Madly & the Jackal  **  Madly & the Seawitch (est. Dec, 2016)

Blood Like Poison: For the Love of a Vampire

Blood Like Poison: Destined for a Vampire

Blood Like Poison: To Kill an Angel

The Reaping  **  The Reckoning

Gravity

Caterpillar

Wiccan

Beginnings: An M. Leighton Anthology

eTailer Links

on Amazon

on Amazon UK

on Barnes & Noble

on iBooks

on Kobo