Rocket Around the Christmas Tree

by Lindsay Reign, Tamsyn Bester (editor)

What's the worst possible thing that can happen when you are traveling home for the holiday season?

An ice asteroid storm that halts all forms of space travel and leaves you stranded in a spaceport full of alien creatures with no available rooms at the local Inn. Then someone takes the last one of your favorite pastry treats right off the shelf in front of you. A truly unforgivable crime.

Until you meet his tawny eyes.

This handsome stranger offers to take you to the next town over to find a place to sleep, and feeling a strong pull to be near him, you agree. But once you're there you realize that he's hiding a big secret.

One that can either tear the two of you apart.

Or twine you together.

Star Wars meets Hallmark in this cozy, holiday novella as Seraphine teaches Zy about the Earthen holiday season and they discover how to make their own holidays traditions, including improvising a Christmas Tree.

90 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 22, 2024

Reviews

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the title to this book because I like reading Christmas themed books during the holidays. Then, the story itself gripped me because not only have I myself been stranded at Christmastime so I can relate to the FMC but its set in outer space which is a fun twist. The writing is skilled enough that I can see and feel everything she is, but what I immediately didn’t like was that she had to use the F word. It just seems out of place and vulgar in this setting and caused me to stop reading for awhile to try and find something I liked about the FMC once I found her to be crass and immature. When I started reading again, Seraphine explains Christmas to the MMC, Zy, and I fall in love with her, “Some people celebrate Christmas like a birthday because their religion depicts it as their savior’s birthday. Others celebrate in different ways based on their religious beliefs. Those who aren’t religious tend to use it to spread cheer and warmth. We give gifts and have traditions that we do every year.” After that, I got so caught up in the story, and except for Sera’s temporary broken heart from a misunderstanding, I was smiling the entire time. It wasn’t just hot sex with an alien but true love and happily ever after that won my heart and five stars.

[sycokittykat - Stefanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Teaching an alien about Christmas

This is a short Christmas story. Its very sweet and I enjoyed every moment.

When Seraphine finds herself stranded attempting to get back to Earth for Christmas she isn't sure what to do. With no lodging or transportation she decides on food. She finds a place with her favorite pastry but she isn't the only one that wants it.

I absolutely adored these characters and the way everything came together.

[Carisa Kerr · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so cute and sweet. It’s the perfect short Christmas story. There’s a little bit of spice but that’s okay the story is amazing how they come together. The FMC is stuck in space due to an ice storm so she can’t get back home to Earth, she meets the MMC who is also a king but keeps that hidden.

[Frankie Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short but great little Christmas story! It’s got some spice and sweetness that keeps you coming back to keep reading! The FMC is stuck in space due to an ice storm so she can’t get back home to Earth, she meets the MMC who is also a king but keeps that hidden.

[Bethany Latronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not only do we get one holiday novella from Lindsay, but we get TWO! I devour anything written by her!

I absolutely adored this feel good, alien, holiday romance novella! It's a fun, quick read. Zy, the MMC is such a sweetheart and will have you swooning and kicking your feet, and maybe even flustered. 😏 I didn't expect to get emotional during an alien romance, but it's genuinely so sweet. I loved the storyline and how it ended up, it was such a fun twist on the holiday season!

⭐5/5
🌶️3/5

[Charlotte Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story. Alien love. Cozy Christmas romance. Quick read. Had it's happy ending which you always wish for in these types of books. Worth a quick read.