The Greatest Gift

A Stathis' Christmas Romance #2

by N. Slater

Judd Stathis has been trying to find out where he fits. When his ex, Ava, left him with a six-month-old child and he had to give up his business to provide for his daughter, he's no longer sure if there's a happy ending in his future. Until Ava's new ex-boyfriend, Nakul shows up on his doorstep just wanting to talk. What starts as an easy friendship quickly morphs into something more.

Something that has his heart opening up to a new possibility.

From first kisses to sleepovers and awkward parenting moments with baby Stevie, Judd never thought he'd fall for a man but their shared pain brings them closer together. And now, Judd can't imagine a moment without Nakul at his side.

There's just one thing Judd forgot to do when he invited his new boyfriend over for Christmas.

He forgot to let his family know who his plus one was. It shouldn't matter, right?

The Greatest Gift is an MM holiday romance featuring a bi-awakening, a bit of spice, acceptance, and bonding over shared pain.

Genres: M M Romance

Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2024

About the author

African American. Indie Author. Chaos Writer.
Polyamorous & Found Family Stories Brought to Life.
From PRN to fantasy, contemporary to dark & twisted, there's a little something for everyone.

Reviews

[theshadyivy · Rating 5 out of 5]

General: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🫦🫦🫦

🎄🌲🎄The Greatest Gift by N. Slater (@slater.47) is a sweet halmark bi-awakening Christmas story. 🎄🌲🎄

Dedication:

To those still waiting for your forever
Sometimes we find love
And other times, it finds us.

Tropes:
🌟 Single Dad
🌟 Double Bi-awakening
🌟 Holiday
🌟 Romance
🌟 Found family
🌟 MM

Oh, Nicky, this was such a beautiful and heartwarming story, the perfect escape for this time of year with all its stress and chaos.

We meet Judd and Nakul, our main characters. Judd is a single father to his adorable 4-year-old daughter and does his best to provide for her. This is challenging, especially since his ex doesn’t offer much help or even send money for childcare. Nakul, who happens to be one of Judd's ex former lovers, has a conscience and feels guilty about how Judd’s ex treats their child. To help, he steps in and takes responsibility for what belongs to Judd and his daughter. From there, a beautiful love story unfolds, with a double bi-awakening along the way.

If you’re looking for an amazing, sweet Christmas story to escape the hectic pace of reality, this is the book for you.

Quotes:

"No. This has nothing to do with her. I would like to date you, Judd Stathis. Officially. Not just go on dates or see each other."

Nakul stands at the edge of the bed as I lean back on my elbows from the mattress. He's a work of art, muscles upon muscles lining every inch of his body but it's his çoçk that makes my mouth water. My tongue darts out to lick my lips before I sit up and swallow the tip. His hips buck forward, his hands on my shoulders as I taste him. Knowing that I'm undoing this beautiful man in front of me gives me the confidence to keep going.

I rest my head on his chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. The foreign feeling growing inside me is impossible to ignore.
It's love-real, terrifying, wonderful love.

"Not in here, love. You don't have to be quiet." Judd didn't hate it last time when I called him that and it just happens so easily that I continue using it. His back arches upward, his face twisted in pleasure as he finally lets out an unbidden moan that has me needing to be inside of him.

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[Kez Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aww, Judd and Nakul are the sweetest. This was a festive M/M romance with bi awakening on both sides. I loved their chemistry and how they were drawn together and discovered their mutual feelings. Their dates together were sweet, and I loved how supportive Nakul was.
Judd's daughter Stevie is the cutest, and his family were so welcoming too.
A sweet festive second chance romance.

[Ashley -Goldstarreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an adorable and sweet bi-awakening, single dad story. Judd is a single dad, his ex Ava abandoned them, and his little girl, Stevie is adorable. He is struggling though, raising a 4 year old on his own is exhausting and he’s trying to do it without his support system. One day, he gets a call from an unknown number, it’s his ex’s most recent boyfriend, Nakul wants to meet to discuss something. From there the two guys form a quick bond. They are so sweet together, absolutely beautiful souls that found each other and fall in love. It’s a short, fast to fall story with a nice spice level. Well written. I loved these two guys and such a sweetheart of a girl.

[Nanii’s Book Corner · Rating 4 out of 5]

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𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 ↴
This novella was too cute. I randomly picked out The Greatest Gift from my random Christmas novella jar so I had no idea this would be an MM romance. That was such a nice surprise and it did not disappoint. I loved all the characters except for Ava the deadbeat mom. I’m excited to get into more of this author’s books. If you love a single dad, found family, bi-awakenings (in this case DOUBLE), and sweet & spicy romance, then this is for you!

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𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 ⇝ ★★★★☆
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 ⇝ 143
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𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 ⇝ Dec. 5, 2024

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[ChristiLovesBooks_smut · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Greatest Gift, book 2 of A Stathis' Christmas series by N. Slater @slater.47. First off, I am a fan of Nic’s & this book was no different!

Aww! I adored Judd & Nakul so much! Tropes: MM, Dual Bi-Awakening, Christmas, Single Dad, a chance encounter, no 3rd act breakup & family acceptance with no questions. 💜

[Clary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this sweet MM single dad, holiday novella. Nakul and Judd are just the sweetest!! Sweet and spicy, just how I like it!!

[Lexi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very sweet Christmas romance 🎄❄️ Loved how Nakul accepted Judd & Stevie as the package deal they were!

[Katia Roman · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great Christmas story!! I lived both of the MMC’s.. the way they thought about each other, abs cared for each other was chefs kiss!! And the little girl was the cherry on top!!!

[Oreeee🌹 · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was cool