Elfing Nice

Elfing Toys #1

by T.L. Russ

Can a return to my hometown not just rekindle my loss of the holiday spirit, but also bring me the love of my life?

Finding love was not the reason I came back to Elfing. I knew I was drifting. Christmas just didn’t mean the same thing to me anymore as it did when I was a kid. Back then, it was like growing up in a small town winter wonderland. Yet the instant Joy Krinkle burst into her father’s office, I knew there was a connection. I remember us playing as kids, but the feelings I have now are far from childish. All it takes is one kiss and everything changes. But when my parents show up to remind me of my responsibilities, I have a choice to make. Do I do what my father wants and leave the only place that has ever felt like home, or do I risk everything to keep the woman that feels like she could be my soulmate?

Elfing Nice is a small town,Christmas, instalove, soulmates, holiday romance filled with magic, great banter, and memorable characters. As always, you can expect no cheating, open-door loving, a mild third-act breakup, and a happy ending for our lovely couple.

184 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2024

About the author

I've never met a romance, paranormal story, or oatmeal cookie I didn't like. I love building worlds that make you want to visit or move right in and crafting characters that feel like your next best friend. I travel between contemporary romance and paranormal mostly because each of them brings me joy and lets me explore different sides of each character. When I'm not writing, you can find me in my kitchen baking all kinds of goodies. To learn more about me or my upcoming books, visit my website. tlruss.com

Reviews

[Rosanne Medill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one delightful ebook I know you will love and won't want to put down. In the town of Elfing you have the Kringles the town's founders. It's Christmas and Joy Kringle is busy decorating and spreading Christmas cheer. Felix is back in his childhood hometown doing business with the Kringles. He sees Joy and his heart is struck with an intense undeniable attraction for the girl who grew up into a beauty. There's such a magical Christmas connection between them. Will Joy and Felix be each other's best Christmas present ever or will they feel the need for a refund? Can Joy continue to fight her unexpected feelings for Felix and can she even think about leaving the family business to be with him? Does Felix believe that the Kringle legend is real or just made up and does he persuade Joy that he will be right there beside her celebrating Christmas together forever? What an amazing 5⭐️ winner. This truly exceptional author will have you laughing and into the Christmas magic flowing between Felix and Joy along with the love. I absolutely recommend you get this exciting ebook. You will be so happy you did.

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[Heather Dudley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elfing Nice is the first story in the Elfing Toys: Holiday Small Town Romance series. I absolutely love this amazing holiday romance book with a fantastic plot, sensational characters, and a remarkable outcome for the main characters. Elfing Nice is the narrative of Felix and Joy are fabulously written and beautifully executed throughout this amazing holiday romance book. I absolutely adored getting to know both Felix and Joy as well as witnessing their amazing love unfolding before my eyes. The chemistry between Felix and Joy is absolutely electrifying to the point where neither one of them could no longer ignore those feelings for one another. I absolutely love that Felix and Joy have a happily ever after to where these two becoming engaged. Elfing Nice is a holiday romance that I would absolutely encourage other readers to not only checkout and give this amazing book a read. Author T L Russ continues to create fabulous romance books that are an absolute pleasure to read. I’m looking forward to seeing what else T L Russ will write for her next book.

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[Praline 99 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas romance.
Joy is a young woman from the founding family of her small town, following her family's past everyone expects her to take over the toy company that her family has owned for years. However, Joy prefers to decorate the houses in her town for Christmas. As she prepares to decorate her father's business, she intervenes in the middle of a meeting and meets Felix, a new business partner of her father, it's love at first sight. But unfortunately a "Christmas curse" falls on his
Felix is ​​a young businessman who returns to his hometown for business but also to rediscover the taste for Christmas. While he signs a business agreement, he sees Joy, the little sister of his childhood friend, it's love at first sight. But as he gets closer to Joy, his professional obligations take over.
Will Felix manage to put love before business and will Joy manage to trust her feelings...

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[Laura Slabach · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would not classify this as a book so much as I would classify it as a novella. Elfing Nice was nice enough but was outrageously short and moved much to quickly for my liking. I get the whole "legend" thing but it would have been really nice to get more interaction between the two. They didn't even know each other. I get that relationships can happen fast and that's fine. But then show us don't tell us that they are getting to know one another on a deeper level. They didn't really talk to each other about big issues just assumed what the other would want or feel.

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[Jane litherland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas isn’t the same as when she was little . Growing up with the feeling of wow has dwindled somewhat now. Can a return to town turn her Elfing life around . You see the town of Elfing is as real as you and I . He remembers Joy Kringle with a passion well in a fashion but now she’s all…woman and any self repeating gentleman would feel the same . His parents show up and put a cog in the works as his father has other things in mind for him though such it’s a shame…with one kiss , she’s his. But he must leave Elfing and that’s lame. He has choices . Does he choose love? Great writing ,inviting and exciting

[Anngela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually read the other two books in the series before I got to read this book. I am so glad that I finally read this book. It definitely gave the beginning of the story of the Krinkle clan and Elfing. I enjoy that electricity between the characters at first sight. Even though these characters knew each other as children I also love that the father seemed to know His daughter and this man were supposed to be together since they were kids. I enjoyed how he played a little bit of a matchmaker to make sure that they were in the same room together a lot. Nothing like a father approving of the suitor that is trying to court his daughter.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a delightful holiday treat! Felix Frost and Joy Krinkle... perfect nemesis for these two and their personalities. The secondary characters were just as endearing, even though their parts were minimal in the overall context. Nick in particular really had me chuckling.

Felix went home to Elfing looking to recapture his Chrstmas spirit. What he found was something profoundly better. Check out this little whisp of Christmas magic today! I was fortunate to receive a gift copy and volunteered my review. Happy Reading Y'all 🎁

[Charmaine Nouwen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elfing Nice: A Small Town, Soulmate Holiday Romance story of Felix and Joy..She love christmas,as a member of the Krinkle family in the town of Elfing she's the one who decorating the town for the holidays..He used to live in Elfing town and now he's back for a business and to captured the chrismass spirit that he doesn't have anymore and saw the girl now a woman he used to know the woman he know that will complete him..A quick,sweet,entertaining,steamy and lovely story..

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[QueenMum1 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Joy Krinkle is an interior designer and as a member of the Krinkle family in the town of Elfing, decorates the town for the holidays.
Felix Frost moved away from Elfing when he was 9. Something has been missing from his life. He came to Elfing for business, but maybe more.
Small town, soulmates, Christmas, sweet, HEA holiday romance.

A huge thank you to T. L. Russ and Booksprout for providing me with an eARC book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Melissa Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book one in Elfing Toys series. This is a cute Christmas novella. Joy's family is the Krinkles and they bring the Christmas spirit to their town. Felix use to live there as a child and is back for business. Felix and Joy have an attraction to each other but Felix seems to say the wrong things. Quick read. Enjoyable characters.

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[Debbie Benson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I like how Felix returns to Elfing and finds what he wants in life and love. The bond had started when they were kids but it takes their first kiss to seal. I like how happy Joy is and despite little misunderstandings which are resolved, Joy and Felix are very much in love.

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so stinking cute and funny. The characters are lively with great personalities, and family who knows just what buttons to push. Liked the legend/curse of the Kringle way of falling in love, especially the over protective older brothers always ready to block any potential moments.

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[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

Felix and Joy: Book 1 of Elfing Toys: Holiday Small Town Romance: Small town Christmas romance. This was a spicy and sweet story with a well written storyline and memorable characters. I thought it was a cute and funny story and the perfect way to tap into some Christmas magic.

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[Narelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Joy Krinkle and Felix Frost have a holiday romance full of family, love and so much Christmas spirit. Their town is the stuff of legends...

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[Esme Greiner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Felix is back in his home town trying to find the Christmas spirit but wasn't expecting to find Joy. She has grown into a beautiful woman and he finds himself drawn to her. will Joy and Felix find what the other needs in each other?

[Lisa H · Rating 3 out of 5]

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Featuring Joy and Felix.
This is an insta read, but I just wasn’t vibing with it.
Short, holiday themed.

[Tracy H · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story and characters are well written and developed. I enjoyed the drama, chemistry and journey. Good read.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Joy is the epitomy of all things Christmas, and this year when Felix returns to town, her vibrant and cheerfulness brings back something into his life he felt lacking lately