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A Gift For Christmas Collection
Indulge in the warmth of the festive season with this enchanting collection of three romantic comedies, perfect for those chilly winter nights.
First, unwrap THE CHRISTMAS THIEF, a hot boss/employee romance as unpredictable as it is passionate. When a single mom finally gets the job she has wanted all her life, will she risk it all for a chance at love?
Next, GIVE ME EVERYTHING takes you on an emotional rollercoaster into the 'Dirty Elite Academy' world. It features an irresistible bad boy and a brilliant, shy girl who brings him to his knees while they study.
Finally, STUCK WITH YOU, where a renowned songwriter and her hot bodyguard are thrown together in a cabin in the woods. As the temperatures drop outside, the heat between them rises, threatening to melt more than just the snow.
Pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa, snuggle up by the fire, and lose yourself in A GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS because each book is written from a dual point of view with a beautiful happily ever after.
First, unwrap THE CHRISTMAS THIEF, a hot boss/employee romance as unpredictable as it is passionate. When a single mom finally gets the job she has wanted all her life, will she risk it all for a chance at love?
Next, GIVE ME EVERYTHING takes you on an emotional rollercoaster into the 'Dirty Elite Academy' world. It features an irresistible bad boy and a brilliant, shy girl who brings him to his knees while they study.
Finally, STUCK WITH YOU, where a renowned songwriter and her hot bodyguard are thrown together in a cabin in the woods. As the temperatures drop outside, the heat between them rises, threatening to melt more than just the snow.
Pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa, snuggle up by the fire, and lose yourself in A GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS because each book is written from a dual point of view with a beautiful happily ever after.
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247 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 23, 2024
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Kate J. Blake
61 books134 followersKate J. Blake writes spicy romance novellas for naughty readers who love hot heroes and happily-ever-afters.
Originally from Ukraine, Kate currently resides in Southern California, enjoying the warm weather all year round.
Kate used to work as a stylist, and loves everything about fashion. She's a fan of online shopping, and buys tons of useless stuff, trying to convince her husband that she possibly can't live without all of that.
Kate reads 100+ books a year, but still orders many more titles than she could ever possibly read. She loves binge-watching romance TV shows and always misses her writing deadlines.
Kate has visited 30+ countries, and is not planning to stop travelling any time soon. You can find out more about her trips through her social media accounts.
Originally from Ukraine, Kate currently resides in Southern California, enjoying the warm weather all year round.
Kate used to work as a stylist, and loves everything about fashion. She's a fan of online shopping, and buys tons of useless stuff, trying to convince her husband that she possibly can't live without all of that.
Kate reads 100+ books a year, but still orders many more titles than she could ever possibly read. She loves binge-watching romance TV shows and always misses her writing deadlines.
Kate has visited 30+ countries, and is not planning to stop travelling any time soon. You can find out more about her trips through her social media accounts.
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February 11, 2024
A Gift of Christmas is a collection of three short and steamy Christmas novellas. I have reviewed them separately and am pasting those below:
BOOK 1: THE CHRISTMAS THIEF. 4☆s
The Christmas Thief is a short and steamy, grumpy-sunshine, enemies-to-lovers, single mom gets her hot boss romance. Crystal is a 35 year old single, career driven, sassy mom to a 17 year old daughter. She works in marketing at a cosmetic company. Jack is her hunky, grumpy, ruthless billionaire boss. When she enters a marketing contest, she ends up having to travel from LA to New York with Jack to meet with an investor over Christmas. As they work more together, she finds there might be more to the boss man than she thinks. Things get hot and steamy, but when she feels betrayed by Jack, will love win? The couple had great chemistry, and we got a very happy ending after some angst.
BOOK 2: GIVE ME EVERYTHING 4☆s
Give Me Everything is book 6 in the Dirty Elite Academy series. It's a short and steamy, instalove, opposites-attract, curvy girl gets her hunk romance. It takes place at Christmas. Serena is a smart, shy, and curvy girl on a scholarship at Elite Academy. She works at a bookstore and as a waitress. Dominic (Dom) is a hunky playboy at Elite Academy who is acting out and getting bad grades. When his billionaire, senator father, threatens to cut him off if he doesn't raise his English grade, Dom hires Serena as his tutor. He initially sees her as a challenge when she is immune to his charm, but as they spend time together, both realize they made incorrect assumptions about each other. Both feel seen by the other. Things get steamy, but when a misunderstanding causes a rift, can Dom prove he's all in? The couple had great chemistry, and we did get a happy ending after some angst.
BOOK 3: STUCK WITH YOU. 5☆s( my fave in set)
Stuck with you is an OTT, stalker, Christmas-themed singer gets her bodyguard romance. And it starts with quite the bang... literally. This is a fast-paced, smutty read. Ana is a singer, Carter is a hunky, ex-military man who now owns his own security company. He and Ana have had a sex only, anonymous on her end, and a relationship for some time. Both have developed feelings, but Ana always wore a mask, not wanting to reveal who she was. Carter wanted the real her. When she is threatened by a stalker, she is sent away by her manager, only to find out Carter is her bodyguard. Can she trust him? Was he using her all along? Or will he be hurt she kept herself hidden? And can he keep her safe? The chemistry between these two was hot 🔥 hot 🔥 hot 🔥. I'm surprised my Kindle didn't melt. And after they are done being stupid, we got an amazing HEA. I loved this story and couple!! This was another hot read from Kate.
Overall, this was a fast-paced, spicy, enjoyable read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
BOOK 1: THE CHRISTMAS THIEF. 4☆s
The Christmas Thief is a short and steamy, grumpy-sunshine, enemies-to-lovers, single mom gets her hot boss romance. Crystal is a 35 year old single, career driven, sassy mom to a 17 year old daughter. She works in marketing at a cosmetic company. Jack is her hunky, grumpy, ruthless billionaire boss. When she enters a marketing contest, she ends up having to travel from LA to New York with Jack to meet with an investor over Christmas. As they work more together, she finds there might be more to the boss man than she thinks. Things get hot and steamy, but when she feels betrayed by Jack, will love win? The couple had great chemistry, and we got a very happy ending after some angst.
BOOK 2: GIVE ME EVERYTHING 4☆s
Give Me Everything is book 6 in the Dirty Elite Academy series. It's a short and steamy, instalove, opposites-attract, curvy girl gets her hunk romance. It takes place at Christmas. Serena is a smart, shy, and curvy girl on a scholarship at Elite Academy. She works at a bookstore and as a waitress. Dominic (Dom) is a hunky playboy at Elite Academy who is acting out and getting bad grades. When his billionaire, senator father, threatens to cut him off if he doesn't raise his English grade, Dom hires Serena as his tutor. He initially sees her as a challenge when she is immune to his charm, but as they spend time together, both realize they made incorrect assumptions about each other. Both feel seen by the other. Things get steamy, but when a misunderstanding causes a rift, can Dom prove he's all in? The couple had great chemistry, and we did get a happy ending after some angst.
BOOK 3: STUCK WITH YOU. 5☆s( my fave in set)
Stuck with you is an OTT, stalker, Christmas-themed singer gets her bodyguard romance. And it starts with quite the bang... literally. This is a fast-paced, smutty read. Ana is a singer, Carter is a hunky, ex-military man who now owns his own security company. He and Ana have had a sex only, anonymous on her end, and a relationship for some time. Both have developed feelings, but Ana always wore a mask, not wanting to reveal who she was. Carter wanted the real her. When she is threatened by a stalker, she is sent away by her manager, only to find out Carter is her bodyguard. Can she trust him? Was he using her all along? Or will he be hurt she kept herself hidden? And can he keep her safe? The chemistry between these two was hot 🔥 hot 🔥 hot 🔥. I'm surprised my Kindle didn't melt. And after they are done being stupid, we got an amazing HEA. I loved this story and couple!! This was another hot read from Kate.
Overall, this was a fast-paced, spicy, enjoyable read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 9, 2024
I am voluntarily reviewing an advanced reader copy.
Crystal has worked for Jack Harden for over a year, and she has watched woman after woman be passed over for promotion more time than she cares to think about. Crystal wants her chance to show the world what she can do. But in order to do that she needs to fudge the truth a little, so when there is a competition she submits a fake resume, and finally gets her chance when she’s picked from all the other applicants. But now she is faced with having to explain her lies to her very intimidating and very hot boss. To say he isn’t pleased with the deception is an understatement, so when he tests her she knows that there is nothing that she isn’t willing to do in order to make him see she’s perfect for the job. But as she spends time with Jack she sees beneath his polished veneer to the man he really is but will he put her trust in her or will she constantly be made to jump through hoops? Love wasn’t on the agenda with but her heart went it’s own way, could he be her happy ending or her destruction?
Jack Harden inherited his company from his father and had worked hard to get the company where it is today, but there is always room for improvement, so sets up a challenge for his staff to increase sales, after Crys Aguas turns out to not be anything he was expecting, for a start he is a she, a very attractive she but Jack abhors being lied to. So when she calls him out and not only implies that he is sexist, he is annoyed and impressed. There is only one way to deal with this situation, get her to walk away. But at every turn she shows him exactly what’s she’s made of and his heart suddenly decides she is his reason for living, he has one final test for her but will she pass with flying colours or will this last challenge shatter her love for him and will he be able to glue them back together?
I have included a review for the first book in this boxset but I highly recommend not only this set but this author she always gives me stories that I can get lost in that are sweet, steamy and certainly sexy. 5* Bargain
Crystal has worked for Jack Harden for over a year, and she has watched woman after woman be passed over for promotion more time than she cares to think about. Crystal wants her chance to show the world what she can do. But in order to do that she needs to fudge the truth a little, so when there is a competition she submits a fake resume, and finally gets her chance when she’s picked from all the other applicants. But now she is faced with having to explain her lies to her very intimidating and very hot boss. To say he isn’t pleased with the deception is an understatement, so when he tests her she knows that there is nothing that she isn’t willing to do in order to make him see she’s perfect for the job. But as she spends time with Jack she sees beneath his polished veneer to the man he really is but will he put her trust in her or will she constantly be made to jump through hoops? Love wasn’t on the agenda with but her heart went it’s own way, could he be her happy ending or her destruction?
Jack Harden inherited his company from his father and had worked hard to get the company where it is today, but there is always room for improvement, so sets up a challenge for his staff to increase sales, after Crys Aguas turns out to not be anything he was expecting, for a start he is a she, a very attractive she but Jack abhors being lied to. So when she calls him out and not only implies that he is sexist, he is annoyed and impressed. There is only one way to deal with this situation, get her to walk away. But at every turn she shows him exactly what’s she’s made of and his heart suddenly decides she is his reason for living, he has one final test for her but will she pass with flying colours or will this last challenge shatter her love for him and will he be able to glue them back together?
I have included a review for the first book in this boxset but I highly recommend not only this set but this author she always gives me stories that I can get lost in that are sweet, steamy and certainly sexy. 5* Bargain
June 6, 2025
A Gift For Christmas by Kate J. Blake:
This festive collection of three romantic comedies delivers just the right blend of holiday charm, heart-melting heat, and irresistible chemistry—perfect for cozying up during winter nights.
🎁 1. The Christmas Thief (Crystal & Jack)
A boss/employee workplace romance full of tension and sparks. Crystal, a determined single mom, finally lands her dream job—but Jack, her irresistible (and very off-limits) boss, is about to make her question everything she thought she wanted. As their professional lines blur, Crystal must decide whether she’s willing to risk her hard-won future for a shot at something more.
📚 2. Give Me Everything (Dominic & Serena)
Set in the seductive world of Dirty Elite Academy, this romance pairs Dominic, a bad boy with a dangerous edge, and Serena, the shy, brilliant girl who’s been invisible—until now. Their academic partnership takes an emotional turn as Serena challenges his walls and pulls him into a whirlwind of unexpected feelings. A story of opposites attracting, wrapped in angst, longing, and redemption.
🏔️ 3. Stuck With You (Ana & Carter)
A case of forced proximity with sizzling results. Ana, a famous songwriter in desperate need of quiet, finds herself snowed in with her grumpy but gorgeous bodyguard, Carter, in a remote cabin. As the storm outside intensifies, so does their chemistry—and the fire between them might just melt more than the snow.
A Gift For Christmas is a heartwarming, spicy trio of love stories that explore what happens when fate, timing, and a little holiday magic intervene. Whether it’s workplace temptation, enemies-to-lovers in academia, or cozy cabin heat, this collection delivers festive romance in all the right ways.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This festive collection of three romantic comedies delivers just the right blend of holiday charm, heart-melting heat, and irresistible chemistry—perfect for cozying up during winter nights.
🎁 1. The Christmas Thief (Crystal & Jack)
A boss/employee workplace romance full of tension and sparks. Crystal, a determined single mom, finally lands her dream job—but Jack, her irresistible (and very off-limits) boss, is about to make her question everything she thought she wanted. As their professional lines blur, Crystal must decide whether she’s willing to risk her hard-won future for a shot at something more.
📚 2. Give Me Everything (Dominic & Serena)
Set in the seductive world of Dirty Elite Academy, this romance pairs Dominic, a bad boy with a dangerous edge, and Serena, the shy, brilliant girl who’s been invisible—until now. Their academic partnership takes an emotional turn as Serena challenges his walls and pulls him into a whirlwind of unexpected feelings. A story of opposites attracting, wrapped in angst, longing, and redemption.
🏔️ 3. Stuck With You (Ana & Carter)
A case of forced proximity with sizzling results. Ana, a famous songwriter in desperate need of quiet, finds herself snowed in with her grumpy but gorgeous bodyguard, Carter, in a remote cabin. As the storm outside intensifies, so does their chemistry—and the fire between them might just melt more than the snow.
A Gift For Christmas is a heartwarming, spicy trio of love stories that explore what happens when fate, timing, and a little holiday magic intervene. Whether it’s workplace temptation, enemies-to-lovers in academia, or cozy cabin heat, this collection delivers festive romance in all the right ways.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 21, 2024
First, unwrap THE CHRISTMAS THIEF, a hot boss/employee romance as unpredictable as it is passionate. When a single mom finally gets the job she has wanted all her life, will she risk it all for a chance at love?
Next, GIVE ME EVERYTHING takes you on an emotional rollercoaster into the 'Dirty Elite Academy' world. It features an irresistible bad boy and a brilliant, shy girl who brings him to his knees while they study.
Finally, STUCK WITH YOU, where a renowned songwriter and her hot bodyguard are thrown together in a cabin in the woods. As the temperatures drop outside, the heat between them rises, threatening to melt more than just the snow.
This enchanting collection of three romantic comedies that are perfect for chilly winter nights. Their journey is enthralling with a gift for Christmas, explicit romance that is consumed by steamy, sizzling passion, lust, desire, and spice with al the feelings to leave readers breathless and begging for more, spicy romance, Christmas romance/winter wonderland that is engulfed by the spirit of Christmas and decorations in this Christmas anthology with smut, instalove romance, drama, humor, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this Christmas anthology by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with a gift for Christmas and explicit romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is wild and unforgettable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Next, GIVE ME EVERYTHING takes you on an emotional rollercoaster into the 'Dirty Elite Academy' world. It features an irresistible bad boy and a brilliant, shy girl who brings him to his knees while they study.
Finally, STUCK WITH YOU, where a renowned songwriter and her hot bodyguard are thrown together in a cabin in the woods. As the temperatures drop outside, the heat between them rises, threatening to melt more than just the snow.
This enchanting collection of three romantic comedies that are perfect for chilly winter nights. Their journey is enthralling with a gift for Christmas, explicit romance that is consumed by steamy, sizzling passion, lust, desire, and spice with al the feelings to leave readers breathless and begging for more, spicy romance, Christmas romance/winter wonderland that is engulfed by the spirit of Christmas and decorations in this Christmas anthology with smut, instalove romance, drama, humor, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this Christmas anthology by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with a gift for Christmas and explicit romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is wild and unforgettable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 3, 2024
A Christmas Collection . . .
Here is a sweet, loving Christmas collection for you to enjoy. The three romantic comedies are perfect reading on a cold winter’s night to warm you right up. Below is a review of one of the books to give you an idea of what you will find in this collection. Enjoy!
Titles included are:
🎁 THE CHRISTMAS THIEF
🎁 GIVE ME EVERYTHING
🎁 STUCK WITH YOU
*** Reviewing “THE CHRISTMAS THIEF” ***
Jack Harden is a demanding, stubborn, and arrogant work-a-holic. Crystal wants to be recognized for her professional skills. She wants a promotion and feels she has rightly earned it. Now she will be spending Christmas with him in New York. Will things go as she planned?
I love a story with humor and banter, and watching Jack and Crystal together was fun and made reading their story worthwhile. Grab your copy and enjoy this fun read where both of them are challenged to become better and to share trust. Can they do it? Can they rise above their insecurities and become the person they aspire to be?
Here is a sweet, loving Christmas collection for you to enjoy. The three romantic comedies are perfect reading on a cold winter’s night to warm you right up. Below is a review of one of the books to give you an idea of what you will find in this collection. Enjoy!
Titles included are:
🎁 THE CHRISTMAS THIEF
🎁 GIVE ME EVERYTHING
🎁 STUCK WITH YOU
*** Reviewing “THE CHRISTMAS THIEF” ***
Jack Harden is a demanding, stubborn, and arrogant work-a-holic. Crystal wants to be recognized for her professional skills. She wants a promotion and feels she has rightly earned it. Now she will be spending Christmas with him in New York. Will things go as she planned?
I love a story with humor and banter, and watching Jack and Crystal together was fun and made reading their story worthwhile. Grab your copy and enjoy this fun read where both of them are challenged to become better and to share trust. Can they do it? Can they rise above their insecurities and become the person they aspire to be?
November 30, 2025
Three great holiday stories in one collection.
The characters were all so very appealing and likeable and perfectly steamy together. Plots were holiday based and very well written and lotsa fun. World building was excellent and expertly drawn. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The characters were all so very appealing and likeable and perfectly steamy together. Plots were holiday based and very well written and lotsa fun. World building was excellent and expertly drawn. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 10, 2026
A Gift for Christmas by Kate J. Blake delivers on spice across all novellas in this collection. The chemistry and heat were definitely the strongest part of the collection.
That said, the stories themselves felt underdeveloped. Each novella had potential, but the plots were thin and the endings were rushed, almost cliffhanger-ish, which made them feel unfinished rather than intentionally open-ended.
If you’re reading purely for spice and quick holiday-themed heat, this will work. If you’re looking for fuller stories with satisfying conclusions, this one may leave you wanting more.
That said, the stories themselves felt underdeveloped. Each novella had potential, but the plots were thin and the endings were rushed, almost cliffhanger-ish, which made them feel unfinished rather than intentionally open-ended.
If you’re reading purely for spice and quick holiday-themed heat, this will work. If you’re looking for fuller stories with satisfying conclusions, this one may leave you wanting more.
February 2, 2024
A Gift For Christmas is the second festive-themed short story collection by Kate J. Blake that I have reviewed. I always like the unique stories in each collection and it's nice to have a Christmas atmosphere in a book I'm reviewing in February.
Thanks to Kate J. Blake
4 stars
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Thanks to Kate J. Blake
4 stars
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 18, 2024
A set of three really good romance books that will make you wish you could celebrate Christmas with these HOT men. It's also a good thing the temperatures are starting to get colder because these romance reads are going to HEAT things up. I suggest you sit back with a cup of hot tea and enjoy yourself with these romance books.
October 26, 2024
This is an entertaining collection of spicy romance, books that grab your attention from the beginning and hold it to the very end. The storylines are intriguing as the elements unfold. The characters are well written with steamy magnetic chemistry together. I enjoyed these books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 14, 2024
I love all things Christmas no matter the time of year. This is a cute collection of Christmas themed romance novellas. There is the boss/ employee story, the tutor/ rich kid, bad boy one and a singer with her bodyguard. Variety enough to keep things interesting. Cute, easy to read fun.
February 24, 2024
This book contains three cute romantic comedies set in the winter season. A very cute and sweet way to spend a winter evening.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 21, 2024
In this book you get three short stories and one book. I found it to be more engaging and more enjoyable than the last two books I read by this author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 27, 2025
This is a collection of 3 festive romances
boss/ employee story, the tutor/ rich kid, bad boy one and a singer with her bodyguard.
I loved the variety of different stories, all extra sweet, instalove, low angst, steamy, and fun to read
boss/ employee story, the tutor/ rich kid, bad boy one and a singer with her bodyguard.
I loved the variety of different stories, all extra sweet, instalove, low angst, steamy, and fun to read
December 4, 2025
addictive short read
This book was great to read! The first 2 story’s I couldn’t put the book down for! I’m looking up what else this author has for me to read. I like her style!
This book was great to read! The first 2 story’s I couldn’t put the book down for! I’m looking up what else this author has for me to read. I like her style!
September 15, 2024
3 very different stories but all extra sweet, instalove, low angst, steamy, and fun.
A billionaire boss, a college romance, and a bodyguard/secret identity.
I usually feel short changed by novellas but these all 3 seemed complete. Don't get me wrong, I would happily read more about these romances but I wasn't left wanting by any means.
This author is working towards becoming my go to for a quick little escape.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A billionaire boss, a college romance, and a bodyguard/secret identity.
I usually feel short changed by novellas but these all 3 seemed complete. Don't get me wrong, I would happily read more about these romances but I wasn't left wanting by any means.
This author is working towards becoming my go to for a quick little escape.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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