Xan West's new book, Eight Kinky Nights is out on December 16 and I asked them to put together a list of their favorite holiday romances to share with the Smexy readers. Take it away Xan- I love holiday romances, and read them all year long. As a reader, I particularly adore high heat holiday romance because it’s one of the few places where I can consistently find humor balanced with the heat. To help celebrate my first holiday romance release, which is an erotic romance, I put together Continue Reading
Kini’s Friday Kisses
I managed to read to Holiday novellas this week and both were pretty cute. Merrily Ever After by Jenny Holiday. This is part of her Bridesmaids Behaving Badly series and probably better enjoyed if you have read at least one of the previous books. This one feature Elise and Jay who got married and the first book although the first book was not their love story. This was a cute and emotional holiday novella about a couple who is already married working through some things. This isn't a Continue Reading
Review: Better Not Pout by Annabeth Albert
Better Not Pout by Annabeth Albert Released: November 12, 2018M/M RomanceCarina Press Reviewed by Mandi First, let me say - there is actual holiday stuff in this "holiday" romance. How many times have I read a holiday romance, with the holiday cover and title, and then be left with MAYBE one snowfall or one mention of a Christmas dinner??? Too many times to count! Better Not Pout has a hero wearing a santa suit! Thanksgiving! Lots of snow! An elf! Christmas presents! It got me in the Continue Reading
Review: Once Upon a Christmas Eve by Elizabeth Hoyt
Once Upon a Christmas Eve by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane #12.6) Released: December 5, 2017 Historical Novella Forever Reviewed by Mandi This is a really cute novella with great holiday cheer. Adam Rutledge, Viscount d'Arque, is not a fan of Christmas, but he adores his grandmother, which is why he finds himself escorting her to a friend's house, for the holidays. But due to a bad winter storm, their carriage breaks down and Adam gets on his horse to find shelter, before his grandmother Continue Reading
Review: Mistletoe Over Missoula by Ellen G. Kelley
Mistletoe Over Missoula by Ellen G. Kelley Holiday Novella Released: January 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: Co-workers are a lot like Christmas lights. They all hang around together, but half of them don't work and the other half aren't that bright. Becca found her boyfriend cheating on her on Christmas Eve, which has tainted the holiday forever for her. No more egg nog. No more decorations. No more holiday fun. From a fan of all things festive to Saint Continue Reading
Review: Holiday Wishes by Jill Shalvis
Holiday Wishes by Jill Shalvis Series: Heartbreaker Bay, 4.5 Contemporary Romance Released: November 7, 2017 Avon Impulse Reviewed by Sheena Quote: “Okay, tough girl,” he said softly, nuzzling at her throat. “No questions. No talking. You go ahead and give ignoring what’s still between us your best shot. I’ll wait right here.” Tis the season for holiday-themed romances. Snowed in lovers, couples reuniting under the mistletoe, finding love on the slopes and HEA's that coincide with Continue Reading
Review: Holiday Spice by Samantha Chase
Holiday Spice by Samantha Chase Series: The Shaughnessy Brothers, #6 Contemporary Released: October 3, 2017 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Sheena Talented. brilliant. incredible. amazing. showstopping. spectacular. never the same. totally unique. completely not ever been done before. unafraid to reference or not reference. put it in a blender....- Gaga (and then me, after reading Holiday Spice) So I really (really) enjoyed Holiday Spice. I am duty bound to tell you that while Continue Reading
Review: Sugar Pine Trail by RaeAnne Thayne
Sugar Pine Trail by RaeAnne Thayne Series: Haven Point, #7 Contemporary Romance/Holiday September 26, 2017 Harlequin Books Reviewed by May Librarian Julia Winston needs the extra cash, but she isn’t looking forward to Jamie Caine moving into the upstairs apartment over the holidays. She’s got a crush on him and he barely knows she exists despite having met several times before. What is a quiet gal to do? Things get more complicated as Julia winds up with two young boys to take care Continue Reading
Review: Maybe This Christmas by Jennifer Snow
Maybe This Christmas by Jennifer Snow (Colorado Ice #3) Released: September 26, 2017 Contemporary Romance Forever Reviewed by Mandi I love to try holiday romance, but to be honest, I find that the majority I try just don't do it for me. I've found some super great holiday reads, but I go in a little wary. Jennifer Snow is a new to me author, and I love a hockey hero so I gave it a try and hooray, I liked it! It's not necessarily super-holiday, but hockey is prominent and it's a well Continue Reading
Review: Eye Candy by Tijan, J. Daniels, Helena Hunting, Bella Jewel, & Tara Sivec
Eye Candy by Tijan, J. Daniels, Helena Hunting, Bella Jewel, & Tara Sivec Anthology/Holiday/ Romance Contemporary September 5, 2017 SMP Swerve Reviewed by Tori A frightfully good time! Dive into these Halloween novellas from bestselling authors Tijan, J. Daniels, Helena Hunting, Bella Jewel and Tara Sivec. Featuring stories set in the worlds of their popular series. Tijan’s Fallen Crest crew are back for a weekend of mischief that takes a sinister turn; all four couples from J. Continue Reading