A. S. Roberts

Can a dark mafia romance get any hotter? I thought the prologue was hot and romantic. I was wishing I had a Salvatore to come rescue me. I loved the way the story was set up to give us back history into why he is the way he is. Man, the action, drama, romance and story is WOW!! I loved it and couldn’t get enough. I have to admit that I stayed up most of the nights reading this. When I wasn’t reading, it was all I could think about. This author writes in a way that leaves you wanting more. Your characters are such that you need to figure out who they are.I loved it and want more. This is a 5 star that would be more if I were allowed to give it more.… (altro)

Some really good stories within
4 stars

This limited-time anthology is packed with 12 contemporary stories all set around Christmas and all deliciously steamy.

Each story stands alone and is a short, novella length. All are either a continuation of an earlier HEA, an HEA or a satisfying HFN.

Christmas 911 - Cara Cee
A fairly confusing and gloomy story where Jarrod and Kelly try to spend Christmas with each other. Their main love story was told in The Art of Revenge.

Accidental Girlfriend for Christmas - Rosie East
A fake relationship turns to something more in a story I just didn’t like. It was too juvenile and the characters, Harry and Lou, hugely unlikeable.

A Coincidental Christmas - Michelle Fernandez
This one night stand story was adorable with well-rounded characters of Francesca and Brennan, who had delicious sexual chemistry. I really loved it.

Something More for Christmas - Kim Findlay
This was a new adult story between college senior, Penny, and semi-pro hockey player, Taranis. Their insta-connection was realistic and made me smile. I’ll look out for other books by Kim Findlay.

All I Want for Christmas - Lyla Grace
Callie and Chase are celebrating their first Christmas together after their full story in Whatever It Takes. Callie and Chase are HOT but also so lovely. I just adored this story. I’m definitely going to read more of Ms Grace.

Sleighing His Bells - Elizabeth Miller
A pure, small-town Christmas complete with a sweet and sexy second chance romance between Drew and Maggie. I enjoyed reading it and was satisfied with the way everything was resolved.

A Christmas Distraction - A. S. Roberts
Brody and Amy had their HEA in Brody: Default Distraction. Rockstar romance aren’t usually my favourite but this was a very sexy story and a lovely way to heat up a chilly evening.

The Christmas Surrender - Jade Royal
Mafia books are definitely not my thing but this second-chance story between Elijah and Kelsey was still well written and so, so hot. This book is part of the wider Savage King’s series.

Screwg’d - Willow Sanders
This story just wasn’t my bag. It had a very 90s vibe - and not in a good way. Bear and Marley (yes, really) weren’t really my kind of folk.

Home for Christmas - Kate Stacy
Drake and Hailee had their HEA in an earlier story - in this case Long Road Home. A simple but effective story and I loved reading their sexy shenanigans, friendship and love.

Our Christmas Surprise - S.L. Sterling
I’m partial to a dirty little age-gap, dad’s best friend story and this one was that. Not sure that Ainsley and Spencer are long-term material but I enjoyed myself none-the-less.

Snowed In - Venessa Kimball writing as V. Angelika
College student, Allison, and her professor, Mason, keep each other warm when a snow storm hits. A really enjoyable story, really well written and super steamy.

There are some really good stories in this anthology and although there were some stories that didn't work for me, the better ones outweigh the bad. You get a lot of bang for your buck with this book and I would recommend it for a very hot and sexy time.

Longer reviews for each book can be found on my website.

Although Loni Ree’s name is included on an earlier cover for this anthology, there is no story included from her.… (altro)

What a powerful yet witty book. Also full of pain, the story of Luke and Nikki with past pains. Luke and Nikki have had some rough times through their lives. They come together over a pink tutu, pink snow cap and mittens. You'll need to read the story to find out about that scene. I promise, it's funny. Nikki takes a job as Brie's nanny and falls in love with Luke. Their relationship goes through struggles that brings them out stronger and tougher. I couldn't have been happier for this couple. Well done by the author. The story flows well. I fell in love with the characters. They felt like real people. You should give this one a try. I high recommend you do.… (altro)

This is one powerful story. Cade and Winter have both had rough childhoods. This is one couple that came together and fought to be together. The struggles are real as is the pain; yet, the love they have for each other is real. I loved the emotional feel of the story. So well-written are the characters and plot that they flow together like better. The Manor seems to be the place for love to come together. The ending was such a heartfelt end. The happiness was off the charts. This was truly a good story. DD is a wonderful series that you should definitely give a read. I highly recommend.… (altro)