Up on the Rooftop

Claus & Company #1

by Kristine Grayson, Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Julka is part of Santa's Advance team, but she's spending her days inspecting rooftop entrances for the Big Night. And she's traveling with an annoying elf who just happens to be on double secret forever probation. She hates her job. She wants excitement. She wants to explore the Greater World. She wants romance. Disgraced investment banker, Marshall, doesn't have a job. Not any more. He spends his days trying to ingratiate himself with neighbors who believe he's personally responsible for the Great Recession, even though he isn't. Then he sees a pretty woman dressed like an elf standing on a rooftop. He has no idea that entrancing vision will change his life-forever. Part of the Kristine Grayson Santa Series.

Genres: Romance, Fantasy, Fiction

100 pages, Paperback

First published January 2, 2012

About the author

A pseudonym for Kristine Kathryn Rusch, other pseudonyms include:
Kris Nelscott
Kristine Dexter
Kris DeLake
Sandy Schofield
Kris Rusch
Kathryn Wesley

Reviews

[Shhh We're Reading Dirty Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

We read this book for episode 47 of our podcast. We picked this trio of novellas to help get us in the holiday mood. The first story is a bit of a miss as the romance between Julka and Marshall falls a bit flat. But the emotions and romance really take off in the second and third stories. Much to our surprise and delight, these fun stories of holiday elves and magic also contain important discussions about serious social issues like poverty and public health. In the second story, Nissa and Ryan fall in love while struggling to find ways to change the old system that allows and encourages unhealthy ideas. We both agree the third story is our favorite. The relationship between Raine and Niko seems to falter but after years apart they receive a second chance at love. By the end of the three books not only were we in the holiday mood but we were thoroughly in love with these characters! Come for the saucy elves and holiday magic, stay for the beautiful love stories and heart! For more of our thoughts, listen to episode 47 of Shhh We’re Reading Dirty Books found on any podcast platform!

[K.J. Kirk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this short fantasy. Yes, it's a Christmassy type story but okay whenever you want some subtle, gentle humor. It isn't actually set at Christmas it's set at Halloween but refers to Christmas. I listened to the audiobook version and recommend that to you do that because the way Kendra Hoffman reads it adds a special magic - it's sort of north pole Scandinavian if you can imagine such a thing. The idea of the p'd off elf just makes me laugh. I have listened to it several times.

[Neilatkalleroo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Light and fluffy, short and sweet.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute Christmas fantasy romance.

[Laura Bang · Rating 3 out of 5]

A silly little holiday romance.

[Mathew Walls · Rating 1 out of 5]

What is this, a romance novel for children? Who reads this shit?

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun series set around Christmas. Light and fluffy romances with a fantasy element (Santa's elves, magic, etc).