Book Review For: A Christmas Collection Anthology, Spicy

Book Review for: A Christmas Collection, Spicy AnthologyVarious authorsVictory Tales PressISBN: 1456304461Avail in ebook and print4.5 StarsAuthors Kit Prate, CA Paris, Cheryl Pierson, and Laura Shinn come together for this spicy anthology of Christmas stories that will have readers believing in the magic of the season - and love. Each story has an unique setting and a heartwarming authenticity that will draw the reader into the romance of Christmas.Kit Prate pens Feliz Navidad. A historical western, Gabriel Hawkins seeks revenge for a boy he raised, but Christmas has other ideas. Will Gabriel find revenge or happiness at the end of his journey?Gabriel's story is intriguing, leaving the reader to wonder what will happen as they turn the pages. The ending captures the same ambience of hope that Christmas does.CA Paris crafts a contemporary romance with "Underneath the Mistletoe." Scott and Tiffany are best friends who long for more, but it isn't until they share a kiss under th
e mistletoe do they contemplate changing the dynamics of their relationship.I really enjoyed Scott and Tiffany as characters. The relationship was realistic. There's always a special magic when you fall in love with your best friend. The story will warm the reader's heart.White Christmas by Cheryl Pierson is another contemporary romance. Derek Pierce is a firefighter. Carlie Thomas is a nurse who watches over him during the holidays. Both have suffered losses and Christmas is a bittersweet time of the year for them. Can the magic of Christmas heal their wounded hearts?Pierson's writing is crisp, engaging the reader on an emotional level. Christmas is about hope and love, and the story captures that effortlessly, reminding us of the reason for the season.The Hands of Time by Laura Shin blends romance, magic, and history seamlessly. It's the late 1600s and Lady Graciela Scott is sent into a snow globe after being put under an enchantment. Only her true love can set her free, b
ut will time allow them the opportunity to find each other?I adored this tale. Shinn captures the essence of a fairytale, aka Sleeping Beauty, and brings it to life in the story. As Christmas hope endures the test of time, so does Graciela and Ken's love.The anthology's stories are all sophisticated in nature. The love scenes are tasteful, yet sensual, and full of chemistry. Each story is loosely connected as they evoke the theme of hope during Christmas. This spicy anthology is a satisfying holiday tidbit.Reviewed by: S. Burkhart

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