Holiday Ever After: One Snowy Night/ Holiday Wishes/Mistletoe in Paradise by Jill Shalvis

Holiday Ever After is a combination of novellas that Jill Shalvis wrote for a couple of her series. One Snowy Night and Holiday Wishes fit in the world of Heartbreaker Bay, and Mistletoe in Paradise fits in Wildstone books. I actually read One Snowy Night and Holiday Wishes when they released. However, I hadn't had a chance to read Mistletoe in Paradise. So lets dive into the stories.

A Very Dragon Christmas by Katie Reus ( Review)

At the very beginning of A Very Dragon Christmas there is a warning that this isn't a standalone novella, and that's a true statement. If you haven't read any of the Darkness books go back and start with book one. This is one of the series you have to read from the first book. With that said, I think this is a fun little story that hits all the emotional points. Again, you can't start with this story, because a lot has happen.

Victoria and Drake are expecting there little guy, but he's taking his sweet little time. Yes, in the previous books she has been pregnant. He finally decides to come. Poor Victoria. There are hints of more things too happen, and I can't wait for them. I need them. Anyway, things happen in the story that you are like NOOOO!

Overall, it's a nice little holiday piece. It tidies up Victoria's pregnancy, and we might eventually see more having baby fever. A Very Dragon Christmas also gives a glimpse of things to come. Again, I can't say anymore, because you have to read the previous stories to understand the intricate details. If you have been keeping up with the series, this is a good one.

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Rating:
4 1/2 Stars

Kiss Me At Christmas by Valerie Bowman (Review)

Today, we have Kiss Me At Christmas, which is featuring our favorite Bow Street Runner, Daffin Oakleaf. Now in this story we learn all sorts of juicy details about his life. Don't worry all his secrets aren't reveal right away, he's like a safe when it comes to his life. We've seen Daffin in previous books. He has been quite a big help, and Valerie figured he needed his own happy ending. Seriously, the man doesn't like Christmas. Again, we learn his reasoning in the story.

Now in the last book we saw Daffin flirt with a certain Lady Regina who happens to be cousin to his good friend. There was some serious flirting in A Duke Like No Other, but nothing serious. Anyway, Regina is approaching her 30th year of life, and her Great Uncle would like to see her married and secured. Gotta love when you have an edict to marry. Anyway, the guy she's kind encourage to marry is not one of her top picks. If she had her way, she would rather be single. I wouldn't blame her meeting that pompous jerk I would want to stay single. She comes up with this bright idea to give her virginity to someone she has some interest in, which happens to be Daffin. Let me say that was probably the most awkward situation in her life. It only gets more awkward when she needs Daffin's help, because her life is in danger. The awkwardness gets a little better.

Anyway, Regina's life is in danger, and it's Daffin to the rescue. Valerie always has pretty good banter between her characters, so it's always fun to watch her characters fall madly in love. Yes, you will find there are little hiccups here and there with there romance, but it makes all so much fun to read. We get a little hints about the road ahead for the Duke of Huntley. Overall, Valerie brings another fun read to her Playful Brides books in Kiss Me At Christmas. Have a little holiday fun with Daffin and Regina.

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Rating:
4 Stars

TLC Blog Tours Spotlight + Review: Lone Star Christmas by Delores Fossen

Lone Star Christmas

Coldwater Texas, 1

Delores Fossen

HQN

September 25, 2018

A family crisis brings him home…
Just in time for Christmas

Cattleman Callen Laramie has no intention of returning to his hometown of Coldwater, Texas, until a Christmas wedding and a family secret convince him he has no choice. And when he’s reunited with his childhood crush, the girl who’d always been off-limits, Callen knows leaving might not be so easy this time.

Shelby McCall is as pretty as a Christmas snowfall, and Callen wants to kiss her under the mistletoe…and the Christmas tree…and the stars. But once Shelby knows the whole truth behind this homecoming, will their holiday fling come to an abrupt end? Or will she accept the gift of his heart?

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Blog Tour Spotlight + Review + Excerpt + Giveaway: An Ex for Christmas by Lauren Layne

An Ex for Christmas

Love Unexpectedly

By: Lauren Layne

Releasing November 7, 2017
Loveswept

Blurb
She’s making a list—and checking it twice. But is there a nice guy among all her naughty exes? The New York Times bestselling author of Blurred Lines returns with a charming friends-to-lovers rom-com.

When a psychic tells spunky, superstitious Kelly Byrne that she’s already met her true love, she becomes obsessed with the idea of tracking him down before Christmas. Kelly immediately writes up an “Ex List” and starts contacting old boyfriends to figure out which one is the one. When her college sweetheart rolls into town, Kelly convinces herself that they’re meant to be. The trouble is, sparks are flying with someone she’s never given a chance: her best friend, Mark.

Mark Blakely has watched the guys on Kelly’s list break her heart, and he’s not looking forward to watching them do it all over again. Mark’s always been there for her, but the timing’s never worked out for their relationship to be something more. Now, just as Mark is ready to move on, the sexual tension between them is suddenly off the charts. With Christmas morning around the corner, he just hopes Kelly will wake up and realize that everything she wants has been right in front of her all along.

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Avon Spotlight + Review + Excerpt: Holiday Wishes by Jill Shalvis

Holiday Wishes 
Heartbreaker Bay, 4.5
Jill Shalvis
Avon Impulse
November 7, 2017


It’s Christmastime again in Heartbreaker Bay!

When Sean O’Riley shows up at the Hartford Bed & Breakfast for his older brother’s bachelor weekend, he’s just hoping to make it through the weekend. What he’s not expecting is to come face to face with the woman he lost his virginity to a decade ago—a woman he’s never really forgotten.

The last time Lotti Hartford saw Sean, she told him she loved him while he said nothing. Now, ten years later, she’s just looking for a good time. For once, she wants to be the wild and free one, and Sean – the good time guy – is the perfect candidate.

But as the weekend continues, Sean realizes that after a lifetime of being the hook-up king, he’s ready to find happily-ever-after, and he wants it with Lotti. But will she open her heart to him again? As Christmas sweeps through the little B&B, he can only hope love and magic are in the air.

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Mistletoe Me, Baby by Katie Reus (Review)

Mistletoe Me, Baby is a sweet little holiday read. This time it's Nolan O'Conner chance at love. Anyway, Nolan has been in love with Miranda Flores since she arrived in town. However, she friend zone Nolan, since she was taking care of her nephew. So, Nolan basically biding his time to make a move, and he finds his opportunity when Miranda asks him to be her fake fiancee. Seems like a lucky break for Nolan. Nolan figures it would be a perfect time to show Miranda that they are meant to be together. Sounds so simple, but life throws a few curve balls along the way.

Mistletoe Me, Baby is a quick little holiday read. For the most part everything works out. Kind like a Hallmark channel kind of read. Yes, Nolan and Miranda do get their happy ever after, but there are few bumps like I said. So, if you are in the mood for a quick holiday read, Mistletoe Me, Baby might be calling your name.

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Rating:
4 Stars

Harper Collins Review + Excerpt: Pupcakes by Annie England Noblin

Pupcakes

Annie England Noblin

William Morrow Publishing

October 10, 2017

Sit! Stay! Speak! author Annie England Noblin’s novel takes one woman starting over, adds an aging pug named Teddy Roosevelt, and proves the power of a well-baked dog treat.


All she wants is a settled-down life.

What she gets is a dog—and a whole new normal . . .
There he stood in the doorway: overweight, depressed and nearly homeless—a pug named Teddy Roosevelt. Teddy was Brydie Benson’s latest problem, arriving on top of her messy divorce and sudden move. Brydie needed a place to start over, so this rent-free home seemed a great idea. She just never counted on Teddy, or his owner, the Germantown Retirement Village’s toughest customer, Pauline Neumann.

And because rent-free doesn’t mean bills-free, Brydie gets a night-shift job at a big-box grocery. Whoever guessed there were so many people who wanted baked goods after midnight?

Then, she gets an idea—why not combine her baking skills with her new-found dog knowledge? And so her store Pupcakes is born. Along with a new start comes a possible new love, in the form of Nathan Reid, a local doctor with a sassy Irish Wolfhound named Sasha. And as fall turns to winter, and then to Christmas, Brydie begins to realize that life is a little bit like learning a new recipe for puff pastry—it takes a few tries to get it just right!

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Maybe This Christmas by Jennifer Snow (Review)

I finally finished Maybe This Christmas, and it was an all right read. I liked the romance between Emma and Asher. I'm not a friends to lovers kind of person. They started off as friends, then they added with benefits. Let's be honest that always works out in the best. Fortunately, they did progress to something more, but it took some time. Emma wanted to move out the benefits to real relationship, Asher didn't want to ruin a good thing. Good thing Emma had a busybody sister. By the way, I wanted to deck her sister throughout the book. SERIOUSLY! DECK HER!

Emma's sister bothered me, I had to stop reading a couple of times because of her sister. She was bitch, and she belittle her sister about her choices in life. I personally think she was a little jealous, but that's my opinion. I think her sister should have apologized to her, but oh well. However, if her sister didn't try to intervene in her life Asher would have missed out on something special.

Overall, Maybe This Christmas, wasn't a bad read. I did like most of the story, except the parts when her sister came into the picture. I'm surprise I still have molars. I did like Asher and Emma, they were cute together.

Copy provided by Forever via NetGalley

Rating:
3 1/2 Stars

A Mate for Christmas by Katie Reus (Review)

A Mate for Christmas is pretty much the last of the Moon Shifter books, so if you haven't read any of the Moon Shifter books stop right there. The bottom line is this is the closer, in A Mate for Christmas Katie is tying up the loose ends. Granted this is the story that pulls Nathan and Noel together, but you get a lot of pack too. If you have read a few you will be fine.

Overall, a nice holiday read for those who have loved Moon Shifter books. A nice read for those who wanted to see how each of the other couple have faired after all this time. So, if you already a fan go for A Mate For Christmas. If you haven't read any books stop and go back.

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Rating:
4 Stars

If Santa were a Cowboy by Melissa Cutler (Review)

Seriously adorable, fun read. Oh my, talk about hitting a funny bone. In If Santa were a Cowboy, we find Paul Savage and Kelly Walker. They were friends in school, and Paul had a huge crush on Kelly. However, Paul always thought she was out of his league. Little did he know, she kind of return the favor, but didn't handle it too well. Basically, them parting ways. Now Kelly needs a life reboot after her disaster of the "Year of Yes". First off, the Year of Yes sounds like a terrible idea to begin. Kelly has decided to see Paul and try to seduce him, thinking it would be totally easy. 😂😂😂 To bad, she didn't take into consideration that people change after high school, and now her task seems daunting.

Overall, If Santa were a Cowboy was a nice touch to get me into the holiday spirit. Not only that this quick read got me out of my reading slump. These two are fun to read.

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Rating
4 1/2 Stars

Big Package by Opal Carew (Review)

Big Package by Opal Carew is not going to be for everyone. However, if you love hot, steamy, and a little fun Opal is your gal. Now in this holiday read you are going to find some naughty elves, and other big packages. Basically, Kallen and Holly knew each other from high school. Kallen kind like Holly, but she was kind of shy. He also had a big problem when it came to girls, but now they are all grown up Holly is willing to take on this big guy.

Fairly quick read, with some serious hot times stuck in cabin during a snow storm. I did like Big Package, because there is a little story that goes along with the hot times. We watch these two get it on in more ways than one. They both have insecurities that cause a little ripple in the budding relationship. So, if you are in the need of a hot Christmas read, Big Package is your read.

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Rating:
4 Stars

Christmas with the Sheriff by Victoria James (Review)

So begins the holiday reads; today I bring to you Christmas with the Sheriff by Victoria James. There is a lot going on in this story, we have Julia Bailey who lost her husband and son to an accident, plus there's a secret. We have the sheriff who was best friend with Julia's husband, who also had been in love with her forever, and he's also a single day. All and in all the story is a sweet story. Not a lot of drama. The main drama is Julia trying to decided if it's worth the pain to love again. Plus, it centers around the holiday season.

Basically, if you are in need of a sweet love story Christmas with the Sheriff will be your go to read. The story focuses on Julia and Chase. Chase focuses on trying to keep Julia to stay. I like these two. They are adorable. Even Chase's little girl is adorable. Overall, this story is sweet.

Copy provided by Entangled via NetGalley

Rating:
4 Stars

InkSlinger PR Happy Release Day + Review + Excerpt + Giveaway: One Snowy Night by Jill Shalvis

     

New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis returns to Heartbreaker Bay with a fun and festive holiday novella! ONE SNOWY NIGHT is out now! Grab your copy for just $0.99 today!

     
About ONE SNOWY NIGHT:

It’s Christmas Eve and Rory Andrews is desperate to get home to the family she hasn’t seen in years. Problem is, her only ride to Lake Tahoe comes in the form of the annoyingly handsome Max Stranton, and his big, goofy, lovable dog Carl.

Hours stuck in a truck with the dead sexy Max sounds like a fate worse than death (not), but Rory’s out of options. She’s had a crush on Max since high school and she knows he’s attracted to her, too. But they have history… and Max is the only one who knows why it went south.

They’ve done a good job of ignoring their chemistry so far, but a long road trip in a massive blizzard might be just what they need to face their past… and one steamy, snowy night is all it takes to bring Max and Rory together at last.

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Tame the Shame (Blogger Shame Review Challenge): Christmas Brides (Anthology)

Well, this was going to be a Christmas in July, but that didn't happen. I was going to do this for the Christmas season. Again didn't happen. Guess what it becomes A Tame the Shame book. YAY! Wait, shame, head down. Here we go with todays selection Christmas Brides anthology from the talented authors Suzanne Enoch, Alexandra Hawkins, Elizabeth Essex, and Valerie Bowman. Each of them brings a story that has a bride looking for love and marriage, or not really, but it just happens during the Christmas season. So, here we go. First up:

Merry Christmas to All!

It has finally arrived, Christmas! I love this holiday, because we find good cheer and happiness. Yeah, not always, but most of the time. There might be a chill in the air or not, but a lot of people are celebrating the holidays. I do feel that this season is magical. Anyway, I hope that all your Christmas wishes and dreams came true this holiday season. 

His to Take by Katee Robert (Review)

Looking for a quick hot read, Katee Robert won't disappoint. In her latest novella His To Take we spend the night with Warren Davis and Erin Robinson.

Basically, Erin is having a crappy time ever since she was let go of the Broadway production of The Little Mermaid, and had to crawl home. Poor girl. Now she has no clue what to do. Of course, Warren pops up when she's feeling down and out. Fortunately, Warren knows how to pull her out and all it takes is a game of Truth or Dare. Gotta love story that can take Truth or Dare to naughty elements.

Anyway, I liked His to Take, because we have Warren and Erin and they have one fantastic night. However, does Warren have the ability to prove that he can win Erin for keeps and what better way than Truth or Dare. It was fairly quick, fun, and naughty. So, if this sounds like your kind of read, you might consider His To Take.

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Rating:
4 Stars

Avon Spotlight + Review + Excerpt: I'll Be Home For Christmas by Lori Wilde

I’ll Be Home for Christmas

A Twilight, Texas Novel

By Lori Wilde

Avon Romance

October 27^th, 2015

Mass-Market ISBN: 9780062311412 * $7.99

E-ISBN 9780062311429 * $5.99

About the Book

Nothing says Christmas like New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde and Twilight, TX, and now Lori returns to Twilight for a brand new heartwarming holiday tale. The matchmaking members of the Cookie Club are up to their old tricks again!

Christmas in Twilight, Texas, is all merriment and mistletoe. The Cookie Club is whipping up their most festive sweets, the townspeople are scrambling to get their holiday shopping done, and Joe-a hometown guy with a restless heart-is dreaming about the woman he wants to kiss most…

…And who happens to be staying at his sister’s place over the holidays, while Joe’s sister is away. But Joe isn’t quite sure he wants to be a living Christmas present to runaway law student Gabi Preston.

Joe thinks the sassy sweetheart he nicknames “Trouble” won’t inconvenience anything but his healthy sex drive. But when he discovers the reasons Gabi escaped from her life, he aches to give her everything she’s never had. As the magic of the season draws them together, the gift of love is the only one worth giving…

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Sourcebooks Casablanca Holiday Spotlight + Giveaway

A Silver Wolf Christmas

Silver Town Wolves, #5

Terry Spear

October 6^th, 2015

IT’S A SILVER TOWN CHRISTMAS, AND THE WOLVES ARE READY TO HOWL

CJ Silver and his brothers have returned to Silver Town eager to reconnect with the pack. And with the she-wolf newcomers renovating the old Victorian Silver Town Hotel, it looks like the holidays are going to be very merry indeed.

Laurel MacTire and her sisters are excited to be living in a wolf-run town, but they have another motive— to solve the fifty-year-old mystery of their aunt’s disappearance. When CJ gets a whiff of trouble brewing, his protective instincts kick in—now Laurel has a hotel opening to prepare for, a mystery to solve, and a brawny wolf shifter underfoot. Perhaps she should have resisted the temptation to kiss him so wickedly in the snow.

Buy Links:

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USA Today bestselling author Terry Spear has written over fifty paranormal and medieval Highland historical romances. In 2008 Heart of the Wolf was named a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year. A retired officer of the U.S. Army Reserves, Terry also creates award-winning teddy bears that have found homes all over the world and is raising two Havanese puppies. She lives in Crawford, Texas.

Forever Romance Holiday Hookup Blitz with Debbie Mason, Jessica Lemmon & Katie Lane

I know it's a little early to start thinking about Christmas, at same time it's never to early to start looking for those holiday reads. Today you might want to hookup with a one or all the selections for the holidays. Excerpts, Reviews, and Prizes make the holidays oh so much fun. 

First up is SNOWBOUND AT CHRISTMAS by Debbie Mason

Ex-cop Cat O'Connor is bored working for her sister, Chloe, as a personal assistant on the set of her soap opera. Until Chloe gets an opportunity to audition for the role of a lifetime and asks her identical twin to substitute for her on the soap with no one the wiser. It's a perfect switch-until Cat attracts the attention of the mysterious Mr. Tall, Dark, and Way-too-handsome leading man. 

Grayson Alexander never thought being snowbound in the charming town of Christmas, Colorado, for the holiday would get so hot. But between working with sexy, tough Cat on set and keeping his real reason for being there under wraps, he's definitely feeling the heat. And if there's one thing they'll learn as they bring out the mistletoe, it's that in this town, true love is always in season.

Excerpt from Snowbound at Christmas: