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A Perfect Stuffing
A Perfect Stuffing
A Thanksgiving Hot Holiday Hookup
I love my family. Spending Thanksgiving with them is always a good time. But nothing is more fun than Friendsgiving with my college best friends. And this year was one for the books.
A Thanksgiving Hot Holiday Hookup
I love my family. Spending Thanksgiving with them is always a good time. But nothing is more fun than Friendsgiving with my college best friends. And this year was one for the books.
91 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2023
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November 23, 2023
Enjoyed the fuck out of this Thanksgiving novella. It was such a good time!
Great romance, great friends, the banter, the chemistry, the connection. All in less than 100 pages.
I just had a smile on my face the entire time! 🥰
Great romance, great friends, the banter, the chemistry, the connection. All in less than 100 pages.
I just had a smile on my face the entire time! 🥰
December 1, 2023
This was cute one, but that ending threw me off just a tad.
I haven't read many Danielle Allen books, but I saw this particular title pop up on social media and I was in the mood for some Black romance. A Perfect Stuffing follows main characters Thalia and Damon who meet during an annual friendsgiving celebration. The book was short, yet steamy and absolutely adorable. It's clear that Thalia and Damon have a lot of chemistry from their meet cute in the grocery store, but it picks up when they spend more time together during the celebration. While I enjoyed Allen's writing and character development, that ending definitely threw me for a loop. I'm not saying that the impacted side characters shouldn't have been upset; however, I feel like the emotions were just a tad bit extreme for the situation and it threw me off for a second while navigating my way throw the ending up of the book. Overall, this was a good read and I'm looking forward to picking up more books by Allen in the future.
I haven't read many Danielle Allen books, but I saw this particular title pop up on social media and I was in the mood for some Black romance. A Perfect Stuffing follows main characters Thalia and Damon who meet during an annual friendsgiving celebration. The book was short, yet steamy and absolutely adorable. It's clear that Thalia and Damon have a lot of chemistry from their meet cute in the grocery store, but it picks up when they spend more time together during the celebration. While I enjoyed Allen's writing and character development, that ending definitely threw me for a loop. I'm not saying that the impacted side characters shouldn't have been upset; however, I feel like the emotions were just a tad bit extreme for the situation and it threw me off for a second while navigating my way throw the ending up of the book. Overall, this was a good read and I'm looking forward to picking up more books by Allen in the future.
May 30, 2024
If I’ma have a time like Thalia, I may need to start attending more Friendsgivings. 😏
November 22, 2023
Sampling Treats
Danielle is killing these Holiday shorts!
A Friendsgiving tradition of three longtime college friends unknowingly turns into a new sexy, fun adventure for one of them (Talia). Talia and Damon found themselves going after a similar treat, not realizing that fate would have them "run" into each other again. Their chemistry was A1 and I was here for their banter, their flirting, and the fact that they threw caution to the wind. Damon was out here stuffing Talia....while also eating her pie. Mmm hmm this was a sexy little treat. I would definitely read more about them.
Danielle is killing these Holiday shorts!
A Friendsgiving tradition of three longtime college friends unknowingly turns into a new sexy, fun adventure for one of them (Talia). Talia and Damon found themselves going after a similar treat, not realizing that fate would have them "run" into each other again. Their chemistry was A1 and I was here for their banter, their flirting, and the fact that they threw caution to the wind. Damon was out here stuffing Talia....while also eating her pie. Mmm hmm this was a sexy little treat. I would definitely read more about them.
November 19, 2023
Ma'am you are killing it with these hookup reads! Yaaassss!! ❤️ I love the idea of Friendsgiving, bonding and enjoying the family you chose. These friends were hilarious, how they stayed on Thalia about her slump with getting the "D"! But here comes BDE Damon as a surprise guest at dinner, and it is game on! Their chemistry was hot, and the sexual innuendos before and during dinner were sexy as hell! Imma need an invite next year! 😂 Enjoyed this one!
November 24, 2023
Thalia x Damon
This was the sexiest hook up story.
This is how all Friendsgiving should be. Friends, food, laughter, extreme flirting, sexual innuendos, and secrets hook up in the dark. These little shorts are absolutely perfect.
This was the sexiest hook up story.
This is how all Friendsgiving should be. Friends, food, laughter, extreme flirting, sexual innuendos, and secrets hook up in the dark. These little shorts are absolutely perfect.
November 30, 2024
This had everything I could’ve wanted in a novella.
Romance ✔️ Spice ✔️ Chemistry ✔️ Friendship✔️
A Friendsgiving that turned into you hooking up with a guy in your friend’s house. The chemistry between Thalia and Damon was 🤤🔥 I could’ve read a whole book on them. Need a little update on them lol
The girls friendship was beautiful to read. Them cracking jokes on each other had me giggling. True besties.
Romance ✔️ Spice ✔️ Chemistry ✔️ Friendship✔️
A Friendsgiving that turned into you hooking up with a guy in your friend’s house. The chemistry between Thalia and Damon was 🤤🔥 I could’ve read a whole book on them. Need a little update on them lol
The girls friendship was beautiful to read. Them cracking jokes on each other had me giggling. True besties.
November 22, 2023
Dressing in the best part lol
This was yummy. Wonderfully, deliciously yummy. Ms Allen really be doing her thang with these novellas. I love this series a lot. Thus far Juneteenth is still my favorite.
This was yummy. Wonderfully, deliciously yummy. Ms Allen really be doing her thang with these novellas. I love this series a lot. Thus far Juneteenth is still my favorite.
November 23, 2023
Another holiday hookup for the books.
December 6, 2023
I loved the friendship the FMC has with her girlfriends.
November 20, 2023
cute holiday short
Packed with heat and friendship loved it Danielle has done it again 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 I’m going to search for the Christmas and new year novellas
Packed with heat and friendship loved it Danielle has done it again 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 I’m going to search for the Christmas and new year novellas
December 3, 2023
3.5 stars but I don’t know if I should round up or down. This was looking like one of my favorite Danielle Allen books until the conflict near the end - I just didn’t get it and it threw the whole vibe off for me.
December 11, 2023
Short and spicy. I’ve yet to find a book by this author that misses the assignment. I knew what I was looking for and doggone it I found it. 🥵
Am I the only person who loves a holiday themed sitcom episode? I gobble them up with my eye spoons. Likewise, I enjoy reading this series during the season featured. I can relate to the ambiance (ya know what I’m saying 😉).
Am I the only person who loves a holiday themed sitcom episode? I gobble them up with my eye spoons. Likewise, I enjoy reading this series during the season featured. I can relate to the ambiance (ya know what I’m saying 😉).
November 24, 2023
This was such a fun Thanksgiving novella!! The banter was the best, and Anissa, I’ve GOT to read her story!! Friendsgivings are fun and I enjoyed my time spent with these 6 great friends!
4 Stars!
4 Stars!
November 16, 2023
Delicious
I absolutely love a funny meet-cute. This book definitely gave me that. The scenario and their dialogue had me cracking up. Their amazing chemistry continued throughout the book. I really liked how Damon wanted more than just a fling. His pursuit of Thalia was really sweet. Another thing I love to read about is a tight knit friend group. I loved the strong bond that the group in this book had. There were just so many feel good things packed into this short story. I was over Mo’s tantrum, but other than that I enjoyed all of the characters. The Hot Holiday Hookup series always gives me just what I need. My favorite author has done it again!
I absolutely love a funny meet-cute. This book definitely gave me that. The scenario and their dialogue had me cracking up. Their amazing chemistry continued throughout the book. I really liked how Damon wanted more than just a fling. His pursuit of Thalia was really sweet. Another thing I love to read about is a tight knit friend group. I loved the strong bond that the group in this book had. There were just so many feel good things packed into this short story. I was over Mo’s tantrum, but other than that I enjoyed all of the characters. The Hot Holiday Hookup series always gives me just what I need. My favorite author has done it again!
November 18, 2024
3.5⭐️ this was sweet and really fun. The friendships were just as amazing as the romance and I loved how not insta-lovey this was. But I did think the reactions at the end were a little much. I agreed with Anissa - everyone should have seen that shit coming 😂
July 18, 2024
This was a quick, spicy read. I enjoyed the book but Mo overreacted. Chill dude 🙄
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November 23, 2025
“With all the blessings, I’m most thankful for our friendship.”
Danielle Allen has done it again.
She gave us friendship bonds, spice, romantic connections, funny banter & holiday joy packed 87 pages.
The FMCs close friend, Anissa, was my favorite character. I love a Black girl friendship but I also love when one of the friends in the group are deeply unserious yet funny.
We got a quality MMC and a cute little blast from the past from the FMCs POV.
My only hang up was there not being an epilogue or a true “ending” to the story. It just ended abruptly.
Overall? It was a cute, holiday novella.
Danielle Allen has done it again.
She gave us friendship bonds, spice, romantic connections, funny banter & holiday joy packed 87 pages.
The FMCs close friend, Anissa, was my favorite character. I love a Black girl friendship but I also love when one of the friends in the group are deeply unserious yet funny.
We got a quality MMC and a cute little blast from the past from the FMCs POV.
My only hang up was there not being an epilogue or a true “ending” to the story. It just ended abruptly.
Overall? It was a cute, holiday novella.
November 22, 2023
Yummy Read
Holiday hook up! Danielle doesn’t great job with making the characters so personable and feel as if they are your best friends telling you their story! This was such a heart felt one and highly recommended for a great read !!
Holiday hook up! Danielle doesn’t great job with making the characters so personable and feel as if they are your best friends telling you their story! This was such a heart felt one and highly recommended for a great read !!
November 17, 2023
Spicy Holiday
This is a hot, spicy and adventurous read. I absolutely loved how the chemistry was between Talia and Damon. Who knew that Friendsgiving was gonna lead to a new boo who has the same love as pie as you. Would definitely recommend you this.
This is a hot, spicy and adventurous read. I absolutely loved how the chemistry was between Talia and Damon. Who knew that Friendsgiving was gonna lead to a new boo who has the same love as pie as you. Would definitely recommend you this.
November 28, 2023
Okay this was such a blast i can't wait to read the rest of these in this series
August 31, 2024
Not for me - I kept expecting them to take it to a bedroom, considering there are other people right there, but no.
November 24, 2025
Warm laughs, sweet chemistry, and a perfectly satisfying ending.
dnf
November 26, 2025DNF at 45%. The writing is good, the story is cute. But I just don't care about normal people doing normal things, e.g. hosting a Friendsgiving and flirting with another guest. It isn't why I escape into fiction. This novella isn't for me.
November 28, 2025
perfect stuffing
I only hate it’s not longer! Very cute meet cute. Lol…the hot holiday hookups are a perfect bite for the holidays provided. Perfect Stuffing was a great addition to the series!
I only hate it’s not longer! Very cute meet cute. Lol…the hot holiday hookups are a perfect bite for the holidays provided. Perfect Stuffing was a great addition to the series!
November 18, 2023
wow
Well shoot that man there. These two chemistry was off the charts. This book made me want to know what lemon pie taste like.
Well shoot that man there. These two chemistry was off the charts. This book made me want to know what lemon pie taste like.
November 27, 2023
This cute, spicy novella was the perfect read for Thanksgiving. If you love a good lust/love at first sight holiday story this novella is for you!
December 3, 2023
What happens when the stuffing is the main course and the dessert?! 😫 This was a fun, short novella detailing the most perfect Friendsgiving gathering that I wished I could’ve attended.
Thalia and her friends from college have been getting together yearly to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday together. Every year they bring big fun, good vibes, great food, and grateful hearts!
This year, there’s a special new guest, Damon, who is enjoying the stuffing and has a sinsational craving for Thalia’s pie - lemon pie that is 😉 And what’s Thanksgiving without a little stuffing on and under the table?! Dressing is good but I’ll take stuffing for 200 any time Hehehe
These two had instant sparks between them and I loved their witty little banter. I loved all the friends’ interactions and good natured fun! I would love to follow this friend group for more link ups if this was a series.
Danielle Allen is a BEAST when it comes to a great sex scene and this one will be added to my “to-do list”. When the lights went out, Mr. Damon…. What a man, what a man!! This one was quick (91 pages), and not overly sexual. It certainly hit the spot!! 🎯 Perfect timing for the Thanksgiving holiday!!!
P.S. my sister came thru and made the dressing this year!!! She’s warned us there won’t be any next year!
Thalia and her friends from college have been getting together yearly to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday together. Every year they bring big fun, good vibes, great food, and grateful hearts!
This year, there’s a special new guest, Damon, who is enjoying the stuffing and has a sinsational craving for Thalia’s pie - lemon pie that is 😉 And what’s Thanksgiving without a little stuffing on and under the table?! Dressing is good but I’ll take stuffing for 200 any time Hehehe
These two had instant sparks between them and I loved their witty little banter. I loved all the friends’ interactions and good natured fun! I would love to follow this friend group for more link ups if this was a series.
Danielle Allen is a BEAST when it comes to a great sex scene and this one will be added to my “to-do list”. When the lights went out, Mr. Damon…. What a man, what a man!! This one was quick (91 pages), and not overly sexual. It certainly hit the spot!! 🎯 Perfect timing for the Thanksgiving holiday!!!
P.S. my sister came thru and made the dressing this year!!! She’s warned us there won’t be any next year!
December 19, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 🌶🌶🌶/5
TW - cheating (implied / mentioned in passing, secondary characters)
CW - public play
Tropes - novella - friendsgiving / thanksgiving, strangers to lovers
I loved the meet cute in this book and I loved the chemistry between Damon (MMC) and Thalia (FMC).
They're also hot but there was some second hand embarrassment that had me reading with one eye closed 🤣 but the MCs dealt with it in stride 🌶️
Scale:
⭐️ - would've DNF'ed / continued out of spite
⭐️⭐️ - shit, but whatever
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - meh, could've been better
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - lit 👅
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - loved it, inject this shit into my veins 🤪
🫑 - no smut
🌶 - no point
🌶🌶 - mediocre at best
🌶🌶🌶 - standard smut, hot
🌶🌶🌶🌶 - 🥵 okay, some CW
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 - fuck me 🥵🥵 CWs / filthy with a side of filth - see Poison / Room Twenty-Two: Hide and Seek/ The Naughty List
TW - cheating (implied / mentioned in passing, secondary characters)
CW - public play
Tropes - novella - friendsgiving / thanksgiving, strangers to lovers
I loved the meet cute in this book and I loved the chemistry between Damon (MMC) and Thalia (FMC).
They're also hot but there was some second hand embarrassment that had me reading with one eye closed 🤣 but the MCs dealt with it in stride 🌶️
Scale:
⭐️ - would've DNF'ed / continued out of spite
⭐️⭐️ - shit, but whatever
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - meh, could've been better
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - lit 👅
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - loved it, inject this shit into my veins 🤪
🫑 - no smut
🌶 - no point
🌶🌶 - mediocre at best
🌶🌶🌶 - standard smut, hot
🌶🌶🌶🌶 - 🥵 okay, some CW
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 - fuck me 🥵🥵 CWs / filthy with a side of filth - see Poison / Room Twenty-Two: Hide and Seek/ The Naughty List
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