Hot Chocolate and Angel Kisses

~Herald angels aren’t allowed love for the daughters of Man.~

Surrounded daily by evidence of mankind’s inhumanity, Nathan finds peace and a ray of brightness only in the purity of a barrista’s smile.  Cassie’s warmth, far sweeter than the cup of hot chocolate she sells him each morning, touches even an angel’s heart.  Still, they seem fated to be nothing more than customer and shop girl, until, sparked by a simple act of kindness, attraction blooms on a snowy afternoon. 

One kiss frees the love in both their souls.  But that kiss breaks Nathan’s covenant to guide and succor those for whom he bears a message.  

One kiss proclaims their love.  There can never be a second. 

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Customer Reviews:

Heartwarming holiday fare written as a loving reminder that humanity is rife with beauty, consideration of life’s simple joys, and tenderness
despite human frailty. The prose is fluidly rich in its simplicity focused upon the many concepts of love we bear one another as neighbors and
friends as well as the deeper perfect love God bears all mankind. The romance aspect does not fare so well since the novella’s brevity compromises
character development. Cassie and Nathan read as allegories of Christian virtue, a little too good to be true. Transition of their relationship from
neighbors to friends is clearer than the development of genuine romantic chemistry between them. Nor do the characters, either individually or as a
couple, attempt to overcome the impediment in their relationship. They just pray frequently, keep busy, are sad, and hope God will clear the obstacle
for them. The satisfactory conclusion retains the magic and warmth of the holiday spirit.

Sandy M. at THE GOOD, THE BAD, & THE UNREAD calls this "a beautiful blend of love and faith."rnrnShe goes on to say:rn"This story
is so uplifting, especially during this time of year. It gives us a look at ourselves in our everyday rush, how we don't notice one another, how we
cause even the smallest, albeit unintentional, slight in that rushing, and it's given to us from Nathan's point of view, which is quite interesting
considering his origins. It takes the love and faith of a woman to bring home to him what he's missing in his assignment, what a lot of us miss in
just the same way.rnrnWe may not get a herald angel in our lives, but we do get those little blessings, those friendly smiles, that helping hand when
needed, all angels in their own way. This is a delightful way to be reminded of those angels, and I think I'm going to start paying more attention to
them when they do come along."rnrnShe grades it a B+. Read the full review at
http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/12/14/review-hot-chocolate-and-angel-kisses-by-lawrence-and-mckinney/