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A Very Merry Match Point: A Why Choose Holiday Romance
One's steady. Another one's fire. She can't resist either, and this Christmas she doesn't need to choose.Three days. Two hockey players. One snowed-in Christmas.
Top-ten tennis star YANA LIPNITSKAJA isn’t looking for romance when she escapes to a cabin in Tahoe. But when a blizzard traps her with LOGAN REID and CAMDEN HAYES, best friends and professional hockey players, sparks fly like fireworks on New Year’s.
Logan is steady and dependable—everything Yana should want. Camden is an infuriating bad boy and the man she can’t stop thinking about.
Together, they ignite a fire she never expected to burn. A fire none of them is willing to walk away from.
The storm may pass, but the choice she faces is even more dangerous. Unless, this Christmas, the three of them dare to believe they don’t have to choose at all.
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A Very Merry Match Point is a steamy why choose holiday romance. It's a Christmas novella, and a complete standalone.
Top-ten tennis star YANA LIPNITSKAJA isn’t looking for romance when she escapes to a cabin in Tahoe. But when a blizzard traps her with LOGAN REID and CAMDEN HAYES, best friends and professional hockey players, sparks fly like fireworks on New Year’s.
Logan is steady and dependable—everything Yana should want. Camden is an infuriating bad boy and the man she can’t stop thinking about.
Together, they ignite a fire she never expected to burn. A fire none of them is willing to walk away from.
The storm may pass, but the choice she faces is even more dangerous. Unless, this Christmas, the three of them dare to believe they don’t have to choose at all.
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A Very Merry Match Point is a steamy why choose holiday romance. It's a Christmas novella, and a complete standalone.
154 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 17, 2025
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December 23, 2025
Все починалось ну дуже класно та цікаво, 2 кардинально різних друга кинули око на одну дівчину.
Перше побачення, перший поцілунок, forced proximity в засніженій хатині, один хлопець, другий, ну капець як цікаво
Buuuut далі все перетворилось в солодку гумку і мені вже не дуже вірилось в розвиток таких відносин саме так, як тут прописала авторка (хоча хто його знає як воно буває)
Маленька ремарочка: головна героїня білоруска, тому тут дуже багато рос транслітерації, ностальгії по радянським фільмам (від Іронії долі мені ригати хотілось, але то таке)
Перше побачення, перший поцілунок, forced proximity в засніженій хатині, один хлопець, другий, ну капець як цікаво
Buuuut далі все перетворилось в солодку гумку і мені вже не дуже вірилось в розвиток таких відносин саме так, як тут прописала авторка (хоча хто його знає як воно буває)
Маленька ремарочка: головна героїня білоруска, тому тут дуже багато рос транслітерації, ностальгії по радянським фільмам (від Іронії долі мені ригати хотілось, але то таке)
Review of advance copy received from Author
Oh my heavens!!! Is there anything Ana cannot write?! The answer.....NOPE!!!
A Very Merry Match Point is Ana's first "Why Choose" book/novella and she fucking smashed it out of the park!! Honestly reading it, you would've never thought it was her first.
I can't even describe how much I LOVED her newest Holiday Novella. 12/10 5/5 however you wanna rate it, it's not enough! When I say I devoured it...like I sat and read it start to finish in a couple hours.
Ana does an amazing job balancing out our MMCs, while Logan is the calm, gentle, steady "Golden Boy", Camden is the prickly, bad boy, asshole "Wildfire". They are Yin and Yang, complimenting and bringing out the best in each other for Yana.
A Very Merry Match Point is Ana's first "Why Choose" book/novella and she fucking smashed it out of the park!! Honestly reading it, you would've never thought it was her first.
I can't even describe how much I LOVED her newest Holiday Novella. 12/10 5/5 however you wanna rate it, it's not enough! When I say I devoured it...like I sat and read it start to finish in a couple hours.
Ana does an amazing job balancing out our MMCs, while Logan is the calm, gentle, steady "Golden Boy", Camden is the prickly, bad boy, asshole "Wildfire". They are Yin and Yang, complimenting and bringing out the best in each other for Yana.
December 18, 2025
A Very Merry Match Point is a steamy, feel-good holiday novella that delivers heat, heart, and holiday magic in equal measure. Snowed-in forced proximity, elite athletes, and a delicious why-choose setup make this an addictive Christmas read.
Yana is strong, confident, and completely captivating, while Logan’s steady devotion perfectly balances Camden’s sharp edges. Camden may come off abrasive at first, but his grief and vulnerability add surprising emotional depth—and watching Yana and Logan break down his walls is incredibly satisfying. The dynamic between all three feels intentional, affectionate, and refreshingly free of jealousy. Logan and Camden are unapologetically proud to be Yana’s boyfriends, focused on spoiling her with devotion, support, and passion.
Short, spicy, and emotionally rewarding, this novella proves you really can have it all—especially at Christmas. Perfect for readers who love heat with heart and a happily-ever-after that doesn’t require choosing. 🎄🔥
Thank you for the free ARC. This review is only my opinion. 🩷
Yana is strong, confident, and completely captivating, while Logan’s steady devotion perfectly balances Camden’s sharp edges. Camden may come off abrasive at first, but his grief and vulnerability add surprising emotional depth—and watching Yana and Logan break down his walls is incredibly satisfying. The dynamic between all three feels intentional, affectionate, and refreshingly free of jealousy. Logan and Camden are unapologetically proud to be Yana’s boyfriends, focused on spoiling her with devotion, support, and passion.
Short, spicy, and emotionally rewarding, this novella proves you really can have it all—especially at Christmas. Perfect for readers who love heat with heart and a happily-ever-after that doesn’t require choosing. 🎄🔥
Thank you for the free ARC. This review is only my opinion. 🩷
December 17, 2025
This Christmas why choose novella was a great read! A Very Merry Christmas Match features Yana a tennis player and Logan and Camden, two best friends and hockey players. Their attraction was instant and since it is a novella the story moves fast. There is nothing better than a snowed in Christmas romance. I really enjoyed this one! I received a complementary copy from the author.
December 18, 2025
⋆✴︎˚｡⋆ 𝟒 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬 ⋆✴︎˚｡⋆
"𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚. 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙮."
This Christmas novella was such a fun little escape.
I absolutely loved the holiday vibes — the Christmas movie marathons, the cozy atmosphere, and especially the Eastern European holiday traditions that were mentioned. As a European girly myself, it was really interesting to read about and added something unique to the story.
Camden was hands down my favorite character. I loved his grumpy exterior paired with his soft, sensitive heart — that combination always gets me. And his nickname for Yana, “Red”? I LOVED it. He’s just genuinely cool and so easy to fall for.
Logan, on the other hand, had a very calm and steady energy, which I liked, but he felt a bit pushy at the beginning. And I have to say… not a fan of his nickname “Queen” for Yana.
Still, their differences made the dynamic so interesting and fun to read.
Yana herself was such a sweet character. She’s been through a lot, and I loved seeing her let loose, have fun, and explore new sides of herself throughout the story.
The spice was GOOOOD but my favorite part was the whole snowed-in setting.
The book didn't show us much of their sports careers but I don't mind as this is a novella.
The shorter length was perfect for this story and worked so well for the pacing without dragging.
Overall, I really enjoyed it. The perfect little break between longer reads.
Like I always say, I'll read anything Anastasija White writes!
ׂ╰┈➤ I recommend this book to anyone who loves:
holiday romance
why choose
SPICE
tennis player x hockey players
forced proximity
snowed-in
black cat x golden retriever x grump
sharing is caring
multi POV
THANK YOU TO:
Anastasija White
for sending me an early copy of this book
in exchange for an honest review!
⋆*･ﾟ:⋆*･ﾟ☾ ⋆*･ﾟ:⋆*･ﾟ☾ ⋆*･ﾟ:⋆*･ﾟ☾ ⋆*･ﾟ:⋆*
"𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚. 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙮."
This Christmas novella was such a fun little escape.
I absolutely loved the holiday vibes — the Christmas movie marathons, the cozy atmosphere, and especially the Eastern European holiday traditions that were mentioned. As a European girly myself, it was really interesting to read about and added something unique to the story.
Camden was hands down my favorite character. I loved his grumpy exterior paired with his soft, sensitive heart — that combination always gets me. And his nickname for Yana, “Red”? I LOVED it. He’s just genuinely cool and so easy to fall for.
Logan, on the other hand, had a very calm and steady energy, which I liked, but he felt a bit pushy at the beginning. And I have to say… not a fan of his nickname “Queen” for Yana.
Still, their differences made the dynamic so interesting and fun to read.
Yana herself was such a sweet character. She’s been through a lot, and I loved seeing her let loose, have fun, and explore new sides of herself throughout the story.
The spice was GOOOOD but my favorite part was the whole snowed-in setting.
The book didn't show us much of their sports careers but I don't mind as this is a novella.
The shorter length was perfect for this story and worked so well for the pacing without dragging.
Overall, I really enjoyed it. The perfect little break between longer reads.
Like I always say, I'll read anything Anastasija White writes!
ׂ╰┈➤ I recommend this book to anyone who loves:
holiday romance
why choose
SPICE
tennis player x hockey players
forced proximity
snowed-in
black cat x golden retriever x grump
sharing is caring
multi POV
THANK YOU TO:
Anastasija White
for sending me an early copy of this book
in exchange for an honest review!
⋆*･ﾟ:⋆*･ﾟ☾ ⋆*･ﾟ:⋆*･ﾟ☾ ⋆*･ﾟ:⋆*･ﾟ☾ ⋆*･ﾟ:⋆*
December 18, 2025
This was a short and spicy, fun novella read. Camden, Logan, and Yana’s MFM dynamic had instant chemistry that really shown through in this book.
❤️Hockey players x tennis player
❤️Forced proximity
❤️Snowed in
When Logan and Camden pay Yana a surprise visit on her weekend alone, they don’t expect to get snowed in together. But it ends up being the best thing for them.
These three have chemistry for days. I loved Yana’s character and her bluntness. Logan is such a sweet cinnamon roll that I want to squeeze. And Camden had so many layers that I wanted to delve deeper into.
❤️Hockey players x tennis player
❤️Forced proximity
❤️Snowed in
When Logan and Camden pay Yana a surprise visit on her weekend alone, they don’t expect to get snowed in together. But it ends up being the best thing for them.
These three have chemistry for days. I loved Yana’s character and her bluntness. Logan is such a sweet cinnamon roll that I want to squeeze. And Camden had so many layers that I wanted to delve deeper into.
December 19, 2025
arc review
Ana. Never. Disappoints. and gosh did I enjoy this one!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️|🌶️🌶️🌶️
I’m fully convinced she can write anything and I’d love it. Why choose isn’t my favourite trope and I don’t like the insta-love trope either but tell me why I ate this little novella up 😩 Started and finished in one sitting.
Yana is indeed a queen 🤭 and Camden and Logan are both so perfect for her. They weren’t kidding when they said they’re like Yin and Yang, they balance each other out so well.
I loved the cozy Christmas cabin vibes and the spice was spicing 🤭 and I loved that even with how short it was the hockey and tennis elements were still very present. Seeing Roman again is also a major plus 🤭
Definitely recommend!!
Ana. Never. Disappoints. and gosh did I enjoy this one!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️|🌶️🌶️🌶️
I’m fully convinced she can write anything and I’d love it. Why choose isn’t my favourite trope and I don’t like the insta-love trope either but tell me why I ate this little novella up 😩 Started and finished in one sitting.
Yana is indeed a queen 🤭 and Camden and Logan are both so perfect for her. They weren’t kidding when they said they’re like Yin and Yang, they balance each other out so well.
I loved the cozy Christmas cabin vibes and the spice was spicing 🤭 and I loved that even with how short it was the hockey and tennis elements were still very present. Seeing Roman again is also a major plus 🤭
Definitely recommend!!
December 22, 2025
2.5
Так как полноценные романтические книги пока отошли на задний план, а хоть чего-то романтически-рождественского хочется, я стараюсь добавить в список чтения парочку новелл. Мне нравится жанр, но уж больно редко писательницы удовлетворяют моё видение о нём. И вот эта история пролетела по всем пунктам: начиная от пустых героев и заканчивая их странной динамикой отношений, которая вызывала одну сплошную головную боль.
Яна известная теннисистка, которая физически себя прекрасно чувствует, но измена бывшего парня сломила её морально. Чтобы немного отдохнуть и побыть наедине с собой, на рождество она отправляется в снятый заранее коттедж. Из планов у неё: смотреть на зимние красоты, кушать вкусную еду и пересматривать рождественские фильмы один за другим. Вот только уже в первый день заслуженного отдыха всё рушится. Парень, с которым она сходила на свидание и после этого переписывалась, внезапно оказывается там же, где она. Он приехал вместе с лучшим другом и просит героиню провести одну ночь в её коттедже. Снегопад, один домик на троих и искрящаяся химия между этими тремя.
Из заявленного есть только снегопад и трое в одном коттедже. Химия же настолько вялая и плохо прописанная, что я не понимала, зачем вообще продолжаю читать. У нас трое героев: Яна, Логан и Кэмден. Первая скучная и унылая (плюс ей только за то, что она беларуска, но это тут чисто мой бзик, так как редко вижу упоминание беларусов в литературе). Второй даже внимания не заслуживает. А третий... ну, по сравнению с двумя предыдущими он, хотя бы, не полноценная картонка, но характер у него отвратительный.
Писательница пыталась в романтику. Не получилось. Пыталась в дружбу. Не вышло. Пыталась в обратный гарем и провалилась по всем фронтам. На самом деле история развивается чисто между двумя персонажами, а третий так, мелькает иногда и страдает от того, какой он одинокий и несчастный. И его кстати можно понять. Сначала из-за того, что он не умеет разговор, оскорбил девушку, которая ему понравилась. После наблюдал за тем, как лучший друг к этой самой девушке подкатывает (причём, лучший друг прекрасно осведомлён, что он чувствует к девушке). И как вишенка на торте - оставшись втроём, ему ещё нужно стать третьим лишним, где эта парочка вечно то целуется, то обжимается. Очень по-дружески. Очень романтично. Прям так и веет обратным гаремом (нет).
Новелла короткая, но она успела меня выбесить одним своим существованием. Ничего рождественского в ней нет. С романтикой тоже всё плохо, о чём уже говорила. И хотя мне не понравился ни один из героев, Кэмдену я сочувствую. Без семьи, нормальных друзей, так ещё и возлюбленная отбитая. Конечно, авторка пыталась показать иную динамику, но выглядит всё именно так. Оценка завышенная - не хотелось рушить свой месячный рейтинг этой историей.
Так как полноценные романтические книги пока отошли на задний план, а хоть чего-то романтически-рождественского хочется, я стараюсь добавить в список чтения парочку новелл. Мне нравится жанр, но уж больно редко писательницы удовлетворяют моё видение о нём. И вот эта история пролетела по всем пунктам: начиная от пустых героев и заканчивая их странной динамикой отношений, которая вызывала одну сплошную головную боль.
Яна известная теннисистка, которая физически себя прекрасно чувствует, но измена бывшего парня сломила её морально. Чтобы немного отдохнуть и побыть наедине с собой, на рождество она отправляется в снятый заранее коттедж. Из планов у неё: смотреть на зимние красоты, кушать вкусную еду и пересматривать рождественские фильмы один за другим. Вот только уже в первый день заслуженного отдыха всё рушится. Парень, с которым она сходила на свидание и после этого переписывалась, внезапно оказывается там же, где она. Он приехал вместе с лучшим другом и просит героиню провести одну ночь в её коттедже. Снегопад, один домик на троих и искрящаяся химия между этими тремя.
Из заявленного есть только снегопад и трое в одном коттедже. Химия же настолько вялая и плохо прописанная, что я не понимала, зачем вообще продолжаю читать. У нас трое героев: Яна, Логан и Кэмден. Первая скучная и унылая (плюс ей только за то, что она беларуска, но это тут чисто мой бзик, так как редко вижу упоминание беларусов в литературе). Второй даже внимания не заслуживает. А третий... ну, по сравнению с двумя предыдущими он, хотя бы, не полноценная картонка, но характер у него отвратительный.
Писательница пыталась в романтику. Не получилось. Пыталась в дружбу. Не вышло. Пыталась в обратный гарем и провалилась по всем фронтам. На самом деле история развивается чисто между двумя персонажами, а третий так, мелькает иногда и страдает от того, какой он одинокий и несчастный. И его кстати можно понять. Сначала из-за того, что он не умеет разговор, оскорбил девушку, которая ему понравилась. После наблюдал за тем, как лучший друг к этой самой девушке подкатывает (причём, лучший друг прекрасно осведомлён, что он чувствует к девушке). И как вишенка на торте - оставшись втроём, ему ещё нужно стать третьим лишним, где эта парочка вечно то целуется, то обжимается. Очень по-дружески. Очень романтично. Прям так и веет обратным гаремом (нет).
Новелла короткая, но она успела меня выбесить одним своим существованием. Ничего рождественского в ней нет. С романтикой тоже всё плохо, о чём уже говорила. И хотя мне не понравился ни один из героев, Кэмдену я сочувствую. Без семьи, нормальных друзей, так ещё и возлюбленная отбитая. Конечно, авторка пыталась показать иную динамику, но выглядит всё именно так. Оценка завышенная - не хотелось рушить свой месячный рейтинг этой историей.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Absolutely amazing MMF Christmas romance!
“Add in the way his white shirt hugs the broad plane of his chest so perfectly, and it’s clear that he’s trouble.”
Oh my god, I need more of these three. One novella is not enough for how much I love these three. They are sweet, funny, and filthy.
And I can’t get over how excited I am to be back with the Thunders! As much as I love Ana’s other books the thunders boys will always be my favourites.
Yana is probably one of my favourite FMCs by Ana. She’s strong and knows what she wants. She doesn’t back down to anyone, especially not when Camden is rude, and she asks for exactly what she wants. She was a joy to read and I love how she knew Roman and Nevaeh, I squealed when Roman popped up. And she gets called Queen and Red and honestly the names couldn’t suit her more.
“I swear this man walked straight out of a surf ad. He’s all sun and waves.”
Logan is the total golden boy, which is exactly why that becomes his nickname. I love how he didn’t wait to shoot his shot with Yana he went for it and it paid off. And I love how he pulled a sneaky to go see her at the cabin. He’s the first of the boys to get with her but I love how calm he is when Camden wants Yana and Yana wants Camden. He’s so accepting of it and honestly it works with the whole golden boy persona.
Camden is the bad boy and honestly I was here for it. I love the way he got his a** handed to him by Yana. The way he pined after Yana whilst she was with Logan, how he tried to be respectful even though he wanted her just as much. And when he finally gets her sparks are flying!
I love how the boys are both opposites of each other. One calm and joyful the other chaos and hardness and she just sits in the middle perfectly balanced by them both.
And the spice! the spice in this book is just so delicious, honestly stunning.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟x10
“It was like my world clicked into place. Like that was exactly how it should’ve been from the start. Yana, Camden and me.”
“Add in the way his white shirt hugs the broad plane of his chest so perfectly, and it’s clear that he’s trouble.”
Oh my god, I need more of these three. One novella is not enough for how much I love these three. They are sweet, funny, and filthy.
And I can’t get over how excited I am to be back with the Thunders! As much as I love Ana’s other books the thunders boys will always be my favourites.
Yana is probably one of my favourite FMCs by Ana. She’s strong and knows what she wants. She doesn’t back down to anyone, especially not when Camden is rude, and she asks for exactly what she wants. She was a joy to read and I love how she knew Roman and Nevaeh, I squealed when Roman popped up. And she gets called Queen and Red and honestly the names couldn’t suit her more.
“I swear this man walked straight out of a surf ad. He’s all sun and waves.”
Logan is the total golden boy, which is exactly why that becomes his nickname. I love how he didn’t wait to shoot his shot with Yana he went for it and it paid off. And I love how he pulled a sneaky to go see her at the cabin. He’s the first of the boys to get with her but I love how calm he is when Camden wants Yana and Yana wants Camden. He’s so accepting of it and honestly it works with the whole golden boy persona.
Camden is the bad boy and honestly I was here for it. I love the way he got his a** handed to him by Yana. The way he pined after Yana whilst she was with Logan, how he tried to be respectful even though he wanted her just as much. And when he finally gets her sparks are flying!
I love how the boys are both opposites of each other. One calm and joyful the other chaos and hardness and she just sits in the middle perfectly balanced by them both.
And the spice! the spice in this book is just so delicious, honestly stunning.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟x10
“It was like my world clicked into place. Like that was exactly how it should’ve been from the start. Yana, Camden and me.”
December 16, 2025
I don't know what Anastasija puts in her stories but I swear I am obsessed with everything she writes. This may be one of my favourite Anastasija White books and I love them all.
Our fmc is Yana. I love her. She is just a straight shooter, tells it like it is, what you see is what you get person and I love that about her. She has been hurt in the past and due to that hurt it has derailed a couple of her plans but is determined to get back on track.
Our mmc's are Logan and Camden. Logan is instantly lovable. He is so sweet, charming and has golden retriever vibes. Camden is the more serious of these 2 but loves Logan like a brother and loves his team. He's just been through it and instead of facing it head on, he puts up walls but once you get to know him, he's actually so cool.
The plot was everything. To get herself together before her big Tennis matches coming up, Yana heads to a secluded cabin in the snowy woods to just enjoy her time alone and focus. The thing is, she didn't expect her potential new love interest and his best friend to head to the same place to surprise her. Things get rather interesting when it's obvious that Yana wants Camden and Logan is more than willing to share his new girlfriend with his bestie. I wonder what happens next....
I loved this story. Yana and her guys get their happy ending but it took a bit to get there but when they do, it's explosive. It was nice to see Roman pop in too, i miss him.
Thank you so much Anastasija and your amazing team for the opportunity to read this story and to be a part of your ARC team 🙏 I am forever grateful ♥️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶🌶🌶🌶
🎾 why choose (mfm)
🏒 multiple pov
🎾 tennis player x hockey players
🏒 forced proximity
🎾 snowed in
🏒 holiday novella
🎾 so spicy...
Our fmc is Yana. I love her. She is just a straight shooter, tells it like it is, what you see is what you get person and I love that about her. She has been hurt in the past and due to that hurt it has derailed a couple of her plans but is determined to get back on track.
Our mmc's are Logan and Camden. Logan is instantly lovable. He is so sweet, charming and has golden retriever vibes. Camden is the more serious of these 2 but loves Logan like a brother and loves his team. He's just been through it and instead of facing it head on, he puts up walls but once you get to know him, he's actually so cool.
The plot was everything. To get herself together before her big Tennis matches coming up, Yana heads to a secluded cabin in the snowy woods to just enjoy her time alone and focus. The thing is, she didn't expect her potential new love interest and his best friend to head to the same place to surprise her. Things get rather interesting when it's obvious that Yana wants Camden and Logan is more than willing to share his new girlfriend with his bestie. I wonder what happens next....
I loved this story. Yana and her guys get their happy ending but it took a bit to get there but when they do, it's explosive. It was nice to see Roman pop in too, i miss him.
Thank you so much Anastasija and your amazing team for the opportunity to read this story and to be a part of your ARC team 🙏 I am forever grateful ♥️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶🌶🌶🌶
🎾 why choose (mfm)
🏒 multiple pov
🎾 tennis player x hockey players
🏒 forced proximity
🎾 snowed in
🏒 holiday novella
🎾 so spicy...
December 18, 2025
A Very Merry Match Point by Anastasija White | 5⭐️
Ok Anastasija White! A Very Merry Match Point is exactly the kind of holiday novella I needed. I refuse to believe that this is her first novella AND her first why choose!
What happens when a spicy, bold tennis player meets not one, but TWO super hot hockey players and they all get snowed in at a cabin in Lake Tahoe together? Well, that would ruin the whole book now, wouldn’t it!! 😂
I loved getting to know our feisty fmc, Yana. She made me laugh so many times with her bold truth bombs and witty clap backs. She kept California Thunders’ players Logan and Camden on their toes at all times. I really enjoyed how opposite Logan and Camden are. Logan lives up to his Golden Boy nickname, he’s definitely the softer of the two. But I adored Camden because honestly, I love a moody mmc and he is just that.
AVMMP is such a fun and quick holiday read. If you want a book you can devour in one sitting with these tropes(⬇️), read this immediately!
❄️snowed in
❄️why choose
❄️forced proximity
❄️lots of spice
❄️“good boy”
Thanks Anastasija White for this delicious arc!
IG: @melissareadseverything
Ok Anastasija White! A Very Merry Match Point is exactly the kind of holiday novella I needed. I refuse to believe that this is her first novella AND her first why choose!
What happens when a spicy, bold tennis player meets not one, but TWO super hot hockey players and they all get snowed in at a cabin in Lake Tahoe together? Well, that would ruin the whole book now, wouldn’t it!! 😂
I loved getting to know our feisty fmc, Yana. She made me laugh so many times with her bold truth bombs and witty clap backs. She kept California Thunders’ players Logan and Camden on their toes at all times. I really enjoyed how opposite Logan and Camden are. Logan lives up to his Golden Boy nickname, he’s definitely the softer of the two. But I adored Camden because honestly, I love a moody mmc and he is just that.
AVMMP is such a fun and quick holiday read. If you want a book you can devour in one sitting with these tropes(⬇️), read this immediately!
❄️snowed in
❄️why choose
❄️forced proximity
❄️lots of spice
❄️“good boy”
Thanks Anastasija White for this delicious arc!
IG: @melissareadseverything
December 19, 2025
If Ana writes it, I’m always going to read it, and this one had me hooked from the first page. A why choose with one grumpy menace and one golden boy? Snowed-in forced proximity.. Tennis x hockey.. Nicknames that do things to you.. Spice so hot it could melt the ice outside.. And Russian?! Yeah… I absolutely inhaled this novella and shamelessly went back for seconds.
The chemistry was unreal. The guys’ attitudes, the sharing, the tension, the way they all fit together. Ana nailed it. Of course, I fell hardest for Camden because I will forever choose the grumpy, broody grinch who pretends he doesn’t care but absolutely does. Logan was that golden, safe, steady presence, and somehow the combination just worked. Each guy brought something different, and together they were delicious.
Yana was exactly the kind of FMC I love. After everything she’d been through, she knew what she wanted and wasn’t about to apologize for chasing it. Confident, unapologetic, and fully aware of the effect she had on both of them.
My only complaint is that it ended too soon. I would happily read more, especially if it meant more sports, more tension, and more time with this trio. But for a quick, snowed in, forced proximity Christmas novella, this delivered heat, emotion, and filthy chemistry in all the right ways. I loved every second of it.
The chemistry was unreal. The guys’ attitudes, the sharing, the tension, the way they all fit together. Ana nailed it. Of course, I fell hardest for Camden because I will forever choose the grumpy, broody grinch who pretends he doesn’t care but absolutely does. Logan was that golden, safe, steady presence, and somehow the combination just worked. Each guy brought something different, and together they were delicious.
Yana was exactly the kind of FMC I love. After everything she’d been through, she knew what she wanted and wasn’t about to apologize for chasing it. Confident, unapologetic, and fully aware of the effect she had on both of them.
My only complaint is that it ended too soon. I would happily read more, especially if it meant more sports, more tension, and more time with this trio. But for a quick, snowed in, forced proximity Christmas novella, this delivered heat, emotion, and filthy chemistry in all the right ways. I loved every second of it.
December 19, 2025
🔥 🔥 Short, spicy, and absolutely irresistible — this holiday romance delivered EVERYTHING I wanted and more.
If you love insta‑love done right, this one nails it. From the very first moment these three lock eyes, the chemistry is explosive. Throw in one secluded cabin and one perfectly timed snowstorm, and you’ve got the ultimate winter fantasy.
I adored all three characters.
✨ Our FMC knows exactly what she wants — and she goes for it.
✨ Logan is the sweetest golden‑retriever MMC, all warmth and devotion.
✨ Camden is the broody bad boy who pretends he doesn’t care… but absolutely does.
Together? They’re magic. The dynamic is addictive, the banter hits, and the spice is chef’s kiss — delicious, steamy, and so well balanced.
My only tiny personal wish (and it doesn’t take away from how much I loved this book) is that she didn’t get to marry both of them. Camden deserved that husband title right next to Logan. But that’s just me being greedy for more.
If you’re a sports romance lover who wants something fun, hot, and heart‑melting for the holidays, this book is a must‑read. Beautiful, funny, spicy — the perfect cozy‑season treat.
My rating : 4.5 ⭐️ 3🌶️
If you love insta‑love done right, this one nails it. From the very first moment these three lock eyes, the chemistry is explosive. Throw in one secluded cabin and one perfectly timed snowstorm, and you’ve got the ultimate winter fantasy.
I adored all three characters.
✨ Our FMC knows exactly what she wants — and she goes for it.
✨ Logan is the sweetest golden‑retriever MMC, all warmth and devotion.
✨ Camden is the broody bad boy who pretends he doesn’t care… but absolutely does.
Together? They’re magic. The dynamic is addictive, the banter hits, and the spice is chef’s kiss — delicious, steamy, and so well balanced.
My only tiny personal wish (and it doesn’t take away from how much I loved this book) is that she didn’t get to marry both of them. Camden deserved that husband title right next to Logan. But that’s just me being greedy for more.
If you’re a sports romance lover who wants something fun, hot, and heart‑melting for the holidays, this book is a must‑read. Beautiful, funny, spicy — the perfect cozy‑season treat.
My rating : 4.5 ⭐️ 3🌶️
December 19, 2025
Yana has been off her game ever since her ex cheated on her. But one night she meets Camden and Logan. But professional hockey players and best friends. She has an instant connection with both of them. When they show up at her getaway over Christmas things take an unexpected turn.
A Very Merry Match Point is a novella by Anastasija White and since it’s a novella it’s a quick but entertaining read.
I loved how from the first encounter the spark fly between Yana, Camden and Logan. The dynamic between these three is incredible and I liked how different they all are yet fit together so seamlessly. There is a bit of suspense but since the story is a novella and therefore short it’s not a lot that’s happening. But I think Anastasija packed as much in this story as possible without it being too much too fast to too little taking too long. Since it’s a why choose trope paired with forced proximity it’s not only a cute love story but also a spicy story. 🌶 I liked all of the characters a lot even though I have to admit, that Camden is my favorite.
If you’re looking for a cute, spicy and quick Christmas read this is a prefect book for you.
A Very Merry Match Point is a novella by Anastasija White and since it’s a novella it’s a quick but entertaining read.
I loved how from the first encounter the spark fly between Yana, Camden and Logan. The dynamic between these three is incredible and I liked how different they all are yet fit together so seamlessly. There is a bit of suspense but since the story is a novella and therefore short it’s not a lot that’s happening. But I think Anastasija packed as much in this story as possible without it being too much too fast to too little taking too long. Since it’s a why choose trope paired with forced proximity it’s not only a cute love story but also a spicy story. 🌶 I liked all of the characters a lot even though I have to admit, that Camden is my favorite.
If you’re looking for a cute, spicy and quick Christmas read this is a prefect book for you.
December 16, 2025
Rating : ☆☆☆☆
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𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦. 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘰𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘭, 𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘐 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨. 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦.
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𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨 & 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 :
- 𝙈𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞 𝙋𝙊𝙑
- 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚
- 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙚
- 𝙎𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙙 𝙄𝙣
- 𝙃𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙭 𝙏𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙨 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧
- 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙭𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙮
- 𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙖
✔️ Available On KU
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I’m not surprised in the slightest because I love anything Ana writes but I adored this. It was short and sweet but read like a full length novel because it had so much in it.
I loved that Ana used Yana’s first language often it made the book feel so much more authentic and connected to the story. I’m also grateful for the footnotes attached to the sentences so I could understand without having to look for translations.
I loved all of our main characters here but I have a super soft spot for sad men so Camden took a piece of my heart. He just needed some love and some family and he’s a much happier version of himself 🥺
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𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦. 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘰𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘭, 𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘐 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨. 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦.
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𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨 & 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 :
- 𝙈𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞 𝙋𝙊𝙑
- 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚
- 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙚
- 𝙎𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙙 𝙄𝙣
- 𝙃𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙭 𝙏𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙨 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧
- 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙭𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙮
- 𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙖
✔️ Available On KU
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I’m not surprised in the slightest because I love anything Ana writes but I adored this. It was short and sweet but read like a full length novel because it had so much in it.
I loved that Ana used Yana’s first language often it made the book feel so much more authentic and connected to the story. I’m also grateful for the footnotes attached to the sentences so I could understand without having to look for translations.
I loved all of our main characters here but I have a super soft spot for sad men so Camden took a piece of my heart. He just needed some love and some family and he’s a much happier version of himself 🥺
December 18, 2025
As an Anastasjia fan already I went into this super excited. I was looking forward to reading her very first why chose and the fact it was a Christmas novella made it so much more fun. If you read her you know she always pulls off great angst and the spice is always there. Having this be a novella with a. Little bit of insta love, this was a first for her and I think she nailed it perfectly. It has all the things a great spicy novella needs and even though it more on the insta love it still had Ana’s stamp on it.
I don’t really gravitate to novellas a lot and it’s mostly cause I always seem to want more or feel the story is rushed but this wasn’t like that at all. Yes I wanted more but only cause I kinda fell hard for these character’s so much. The length and flow of how it all came together just worked for me and the three of these characters fit together perfectly. It’s a binge I. A sitting kinda holiday read and I personally would love to see what Ana could do with a full length why choose poly type romance in the future.
I don’t really gravitate to novellas a lot and it’s mostly cause I always seem to want more or feel the story is rushed but this wasn’t like that at all. Yes I wanted more but only cause I kinda fell hard for these character’s so much. The length and flow of how it all came together just worked for me and the three of these characters fit together perfectly. It’s a binge I. A sitting kinda holiday read and I personally would love to see what Ana could do with a full length why choose poly type romance in the future.
December 21, 2025
⋆ 𝔄 𝔙𝔢𝔯𝔶 𝔐𝔞𝔯𝔯𝔶 𝔐𝔞𝔱𝔠𝔥 𝔓𝔬𝔦𝔫𝔱 |
#ᴀʀᴄʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ
ʀᴀᴛɪɴɢ: 4.5★
ᴍʏ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛꜱ -
A why choose holiday novella!? Ofc I was sat and it was amazing, it had all the spice, banter and their chemistry!? Amazing all the characters was just chef kiss and ofc I got to see some of favs in the beginning!
Logan my golden boy is everything I love him so much, Yana my bad ass pookie she’s just amazing. She’s tough and a tuff person to crack but she loves her boys and they love her. Then there’s Camden oh Camden he’s the goalie for the California Thunders and yes he can be a asshole loll especially at first but you’ll love him
I couldn’t get enough of this book, they are just everything and you can just tell that they love each other, they all just fit together. Camden and Logan have been bestfriends since they were kids.
If you guys are looking for a short, steamy, why choose novella then this is definitely for you!
Tropes- Hockey Player MMCs x Tennis Player FMC, Why Choose (MFM), Snowed In, Christmas Novella, Steamy, Sports Romance, Forced Proximity
Thank you for giving me this arc 🎀
#ᴀʀᴄʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ
ʀᴀᴛɪɴɢ: 4.5★
ᴍʏ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛꜱ -
A why choose holiday novella!? Ofc I was sat and it was amazing, it had all the spice, banter and their chemistry!? Amazing all the characters was just chef kiss and ofc I got to see some of favs in the beginning!
Logan my golden boy is everything I love him so much, Yana my bad ass pookie she’s just amazing. She’s tough and a tuff person to crack but she loves her boys and they love her. Then there’s Camden oh Camden he’s the goalie for the California Thunders and yes he can be a asshole loll especially at first but you’ll love him
I couldn’t get enough of this book, they are just everything and you can just tell that they love each other, they all just fit together. Camden and Logan have been bestfriends since they were kids.
If you guys are looking for a short, steamy, why choose novella then this is definitely for you!
Tropes- Hockey Player MMCs x Tennis Player FMC, Why Choose (MFM), Snowed In, Christmas Novella, Steamy, Sports Romance, Forced Proximity
Thank you for giving me this arc 🎀
Review of advance copy received from Author
A fantastic little Christmas novella that most definitely puts you in the sharing mood! It’s a tennis player who knows what she wants, best friends who have shared a lot of things in their lives but never a girl until Yana sweeps in and neither one can say no or let her go, instant attraction, steam for days, tons of heart, and a Grinchy and Golden boy vibe that feeds Yana’s need for sweet, steady, stability, and singeing all consuming need perfectly. For a short read the characters are really well done with a lot of depth and each one snags your heart in a different way, I love the push to do what’s right for you not what everyone else will approve of, and it doesn’t get better than a broken boy healing a little and letting love in, a betrayed woman finding men who treat her like a queen and love every facet of her, and a golden boy willing to share because he loves her to pieces and there’s no one he trusts more than the guy who’s the dark to his light.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Disclaimer: You may need a cigarette after reading this novella.
IT IS SPICY…in all caps! I do not read a lot of why choose books but Ana did such an amazing job with this one.
Yana is such a badass woman who doesn’t take anyone’s crap. Logan is the sweet and smooth blonde with a best friend, Camden, who is dark headed and tends to put his foot in his mouth. They couldn’t be more different and that’s what I loved about them.
Yana gets snowed in with these two best friends and things heat up quickly. They each brought a different comfort to her. Logan was the steady one and made her feel peace, while Camden was like fire and made her want to be wild.
Yana speaks in Russian often and calls them “good boy.” It is HOTTTTTT sheesh
This book was quick, spicy and fun. I definitely recommend for a HOT holiday read.
-snowed in
-why choose
-hockey player best friends & tennis player
-she calls them “good boy” in Russian
-forced proximity
IT IS SPICY…in all caps! I do not read a lot of why choose books but Ana did such an amazing job with this one.
Yana is such a badass woman who doesn’t take anyone’s crap. Logan is the sweet and smooth blonde with a best friend, Camden, who is dark headed and tends to put his foot in his mouth. They couldn’t be more different and that’s what I loved about them.
Yana gets snowed in with these two best friends and things heat up quickly. They each brought a different comfort to her. Logan was the steady one and made her feel peace, while Camden was like fire and made her want to be wild.
Yana speaks in Russian often and calls them “good boy.” It is HOTTTTTT sheesh
This book was quick, spicy and fun. I definitely recommend for a HOT holiday read.
-snowed in
-why choose
-hockey player best friends & tennis player
-she calls them “good boy” in Russian
-forced proximity
December 17, 2025
Oh wow… this novella is pure holiday perfection! Yana is an absolute badass woman. She is funny, sassy, and completely unbothered by anyone’s crap, while Logan is all sweetness and charm, the kind of golden retriever guy you can’t help but melt for. Camden, on the other hand, is grumpy, broody, and fiery in all the best ways. Watching Yana navigate being snowed in with these two best friends was hilarious, incredibly steamy, and somehow heartwarming at times too.
The chemistry between the three of them is next-level HOT, and I loved how Logan brought calm and comfort while Camden ignited fire and excitement. Their dynamic is explosive yet perfectly balanced, and Yana calling them her “good boys” just added another layer of fun and heat. This story is spicy, fast-paced, and impossible to put down. Is there anything Ana cannot write? I think not. Ana smashed it once again. I devoured it in one sitting and can’t stop thinking about it.
The chemistry between the three of them is next-level HOT, and I loved how Logan brought calm and comfort while Camden ignited fire and excitement. Their dynamic is explosive yet perfectly balanced, and Yana calling them her “good boys” just added another layer of fun and heat. This story is spicy, fast-paced, and impossible to put down. Is there anything Ana cannot write? I think not. Ana smashed it once again. I devoured it in one sitting and can’t stop thinking about it.
December 17, 2025
If you are looking for a spicy holiday novella, especially one involving two sexy hockey players, then run to download this one fast! This felt like a book that I didn’t know I needed, I really enjoyed the characters and the way they all came together.
𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔: Logan Reid, Camden Hayes & Yana Lipintskaja
𝑺𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: Tahoe
Yana is a super fun bada*s tennis player. She meets Logan and is instantly attracted to him, with Camden, it doesn’t go as smoothly at first. When Yana spends some time at a cabin alone, Logan surprises his new girlfriend and brings along Camden. After getting snowed in together, Yana and Camden’s feelings for each other change and Logan is surprisingly cool with it. He thinks it is the best thing ever. I loved the chemistry between these characters. Camden and Logan are both very different even though they are best friends, and they both fill a different role that Yana needs from them. It was a perfect balance.
𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔: Logan Reid, Camden Hayes & Yana Lipintskaja
𝑺𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: Tahoe
Yana is a super fun bada*s tennis player. She meets Logan and is instantly attracted to him, with Camden, it doesn’t go as smoothly at first. When Yana spends some time at a cabin alone, Logan surprises his new girlfriend and brings along Camden. After getting snowed in together, Yana and Camden’s feelings for each other change and Logan is surprisingly cool with it. He thinks it is the best thing ever. I loved the chemistry between these characters. Camden and Logan are both very different even though they are best friends, and they both fill a different role that Yana needs from them. It was a perfect balance.
December 18, 2025
What’s better than one hockey player for Christmas, how about two that are bestfriends and love to share?
Tropes:
- Holiday Romance
- Why Choose Romance
- Snowed In
- Forced Proximity
- Hockey Players x Tennis Player
This was the perfect quick and spicy read! Logan and Camden are opposites and that’s exactly why I loved the dynamic between them and Yana. Logan’s soft and sweet and Camden is all broody but put them together, they treated Yana so right 😮💨
Yana gets snowed in with these two and things heat up quickly. I’m telling y’all the dynamic between the three had me fanning myself.
If you’re looking for a novella to read this Christmas season, I definitely recommend this one! It’s fun, has all the spice and you’re bound to fall in love with these 3!
I also have to mention loved the cameo’s of previous characters from Ana’s universe, I was so giddy over every mention!
Thank you Ana and team for the arc in exchange for an honest review!
Tropes:
- Holiday Romance
- Why Choose Romance
- Snowed In
- Forced Proximity
- Hockey Players x Tennis Player
This was the perfect quick and spicy read! Logan and Camden are opposites and that’s exactly why I loved the dynamic between them and Yana. Logan’s soft and sweet and Camden is all broody but put them together, they treated Yana so right 😮💨
Yana gets snowed in with these two and things heat up quickly. I’m telling y’all the dynamic between the three had me fanning myself.
If you’re looking for a novella to read this Christmas season, I definitely recommend this one! It’s fun, has all the spice and you’re bound to fall in love with these 3!
I also have to mention loved the cameo’s of previous characters from Ana’s universe, I was so giddy over every mention!
Thank you Ana and team for the arc in exchange for an honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Author
A why choose romance we get to meet Logan , Camden and Yana all. Ar esports star Logan and Camden play for the California thunder and Yana is a tennis player.
These three meet when Yana is out with her friend and see her belurian friend Roman we have meet him in breakaway these two are talking when Camden calls her out for talking in Russian she losses it with him, Logan is a gonner for her as soon as he see her he plucks the courage to ask for her number and the rest history with these two, Camden he is a lost soul keeping walls so high he never wants to lose someone again so he makes it hadrd but the sexual chemistry between Yana and him is so noticeable Logan feels it but doesn’t care if anything it a turn on for him
Watching these three navigate this is a pure joy to read with hot steamy scene
For me it 4 🌟
These three meet when Yana is out with her friend and see her belurian friend Roman we have meet him in breakaway these two are talking when Camden calls her out for talking in Russian she losses it with him, Logan is a gonner for her as soon as he see her he plucks the courage to ask for her number and the rest history with these two, Camden he is a lost soul keeping walls so high he never wants to lose someone again so he makes it hadrd but the sexual chemistry between Yana and him is so noticeable Logan feels it but doesn’t care if anything it a turn on for him
Watching these three navigate this is a pure joy to read with hot steamy scene
For me it 4 🌟
Review of advance copy received from Author
𝙰 𝚅𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝙼𝚎𝚛𝚛𝚢 𝙼𝚊𝚝𝚌𝚑 𝙿𝚘𝚒𝚗𝚝
🄰🅁🄲 🅁🄴🅅🄸🄴🅆
4.25/5 ⭐️
2/5 🌶️
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I couldn't get enough of these three. While a short read, you definitely could feel their chemistry and passion for each other. Their dynamics, so hot 😮💨
Yana, Camden and Logan each offer something to the relationship. Camden is the broody one of the bunch but of course has a soft spot for Yana. Logan is just the sweetest and a golden retriever all around. Yana is an absolute spitfire and keeps the boys on their toes. Hat's off to her and what I wouldn't give to be in a Camden and Logan sandwich, jealousssssss 🤭
Hot and enjoyable holiday novella. No surprise that I absolutely devoured this.
𝕋𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕤 / 𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕥
🎄 holiday romance
❄️ snowed in
🎄 hockey players & tennis player
❄️ forced proximity
🎄 why choose
❄️ all the spice
🄰🅁🄲 🅁🄴🅅🄸🄴🅆
4.25/5 ⭐️
2/5 🌶️
↓↓
I couldn't get enough of these three. While a short read, you definitely could feel their chemistry and passion for each other. Their dynamics, so hot 😮💨
Yana, Camden and Logan each offer something to the relationship. Camden is the broody one of the bunch but of course has a soft spot for Yana. Logan is just the sweetest and a golden retriever all around. Yana is an absolute spitfire and keeps the boys on their toes. Hat's off to her and what I wouldn't give to be in a Camden and Logan sandwich, jealousssssss 🤭
Hot and enjoyable holiday novella. No surprise that I absolutely devoured this.
𝕋𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕤 / 𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕥
🎄 holiday romance
❄️ snowed in
🎄 hockey players & tennis player
❄️ forced proximity
🎄 why choose
❄️ all the spice
December 17, 2025
Arc Review
First off I would like to thank Anastasija for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Yana & Logan & Camden
Holy smokes!!! Y'all this Novella was EXACTLY what I needed! Boy oh boy two hockey players! Yana was out here living the dream 🤣. But in all seriousness this was exhalent and super fast paced and well done. I love Yana and her sassiness. I loved Logan and his gentle and softness. I loved Camden and his grumpy and rough around the edges. These three were the perfect combination and they totally balanced each other out. I loved seeing the chemistry and communication between them.
5/5 Recommend this book. Y'all I always brag about Anastasija work cause she is a god send with her writing and even though this is different from her other books, she did an amazing job & I'm obsessed and hope she writes more like this!
First off I would like to thank Anastasija for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Yana & Logan & Camden
Holy smokes!!! Y'all this Novella was EXACTLY what I needed! Boy oh boy two hockey players! Yana was out here living the dream 🤣. But in all seriousness this was exhalent and super fast paced and well done. I love Yana and her sassiness. I loved Logan and his gentle and softness. I loved Camden and his grumpy and rough around the edges. These three were the perfect combination and they totally balanced each other out. I loved seeing the chemistry and communication between them.
5/5 Recommend this book. Y'all I always brag about Anastasija work cause she is a god send with her writing and even though this is different from her other books, she did an amazing job & I'm obsessed and hope she writes more like this!
December 17, 2025
Yana is a tennis star who is burned out. She wants to concentrate on her mental health and drives up to a cabin for the holidays. She meets both boys before and instantly hits it off with Logan. They go on a date and Logan decides to surprise visit her at her cabin. Due to a misunderstanding Camden is with him and now they are all three there. When the boys want to leave and notice that they are snowed in one thing leads to another. 🤭
Wow. I really loved reading this short, sweet and spicy novella. Yana has separate moment with the guys, which I really liked, and moments together.
We even get a little cameo from the Sinners on the Ice series, because the boys play for the Carolina Thunders! I hope to see more of all characters in upcoming books! 🫶🏻
If you are new to her universe, this is a perfect start!
Thank you so much Kristina and Anastasija White for the eARC! 🤍
Wow. I really loved reading this short, sweet and spicy novella. Yana has separate moment with the guys, which I really liked, and moments together.
We even get a little cameo from the Sinners on the Ice series, because the boys play for the Carolina Thunders! I hope to see more of all characters in upcoming books! 🫶🏻
If you are new to her universe, this is a perfect start!
Thank you so much Kristina and Anastasija White for the eARC! 🤍
December 19, 2025
a very merry match point | arc review
❄️🏒🎾
ana knocked it out of the park with her first why choose novella, so good!!! you’ve got a grumpy goalie (camden), his golden boy bestie (logan), and a feisty red head (yana) whose got two men who want her baddd who are all stuck and snowed in at a cabin during christmas…SOLD.
yana & camden’s meet cute didn’t go well, but that attraction was still very much there even after logan swept yana off her feet. when they get snowed in at the cabin tension rises and when it snaps…oh boy was it ever oh so hottt 🥵 camden and logan are complete opposites and the fact that yana didn’t have to choose between them…whata lucky gal. and not only was the spice GOOD, but the SWOON and emotional connection was there too
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what to expect:
🎄 holiday romance
🏒 hockey players x tennis player
❄️ snowed in
💋 why choose
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rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
❄️🏒🎾
ana knocked it out of the park with her first why choose novella, so good!!! you’ve got a grumpy goalie (camden), his golden boy bestie (logan), and a feisty red head (yana) whose got two men who want her baddd who are all stuck and snowed in at a cabin during christmas…SOLD.
yana & camden’s meet cute didn’t go well, but that attraction was still very much there even after logan swept yana off her feet. when they get snowed in at the cabin tension rises and when it snaps…oh boy was it ever oh so hottt 🥵 camden and logan are complete opposites and the fact that yana didn’t have to choose between them…whata lucky gal. and not only was the spice GOOD, but the SWOON and emotional connection was there too
•
what to expect:
🎄 holiday romance
🏒 hockey players x tennis player
❄️ snowed in
💋 why choose
•
rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
December 18, 2025
This Christmas-y, why choose novella was perfect! I loved the bit of black cat we get in our FMC and it helped ramp up the tension. As a quick read, this one is definitely a new favorite of mine!
This is Anastasija’s first novella and why choose and I thought she did a fantastic job. The story flowed really well and I thought the insta-love was done perfectly. The angst was there, even for such a short book.
I adored that she added footnotes for easy translation. Our FMC is from Belarus and the ease of translation helped make this into a quick read.
The characters connections are instant and explosive and I had such a good time reading it. If you are looking for a fast holiday themed read, be sure to check out A Very Merry Match Point today!
This is Anastasija’s first novella and why choose and I thought she did a fantastic job. The story flowed really well and I thought the insta-love was done perfectly. The angst was there, even for such a short book.
I adored that she added footnotes for easy translation. Our FMC is from Belarus and the ease of translation helped make this into a quick read.
The characters connections are instant and explosive and I had such a good time reading it. If you are looking for a fast holiday themed read, be sure to check out A Very Merry Match Point today!
December 20, 2025
This spicy why choose Christmas novella was right up my alley since I have been on a why choose kick lately. After reading Devious Love by this author, I just knew I would absolutely love this book.
The FMC Yana brought all the black cat energy and I just loved her. She didn’t shy away from what she wanted and that was Logan and Camden. For a second, i thought they would throw down over her but I loved that they completely accepted what she wanted and only cared about making her happy. Kind of was hoping they would be boyfriends too but beggars can’t be choosers.
I loved that the author brought different cultures into this book and how they celebrate the holidays. It really made this book special.
December 21, 2025
This Christmas novella packs way more emotion, chemistry, and depth than I expected for such a quick read. A driven tennis star meets two lifelong best friends who’ve shared everything except love until she changes the rules completely. The attraction is instant, the steam is intense, and the emotional connection makes it impossible not to root for all three.
I loved the grumpy/sunshine dynamic and how perfectly they balance what she needs: stability, passion, and devotion. Watching a broken man begin to heal, a woman reclaim her worth, and a golden boy choose love without limits was incredibly satisfying. Warm, spicy, and heartfelt, this story is all about choosing what feels right instead of what looks right—and it’s the perfect cozy holiday read.
I loved the grumpy/sunshine dynamic and how perfectly they balance what she needs: stability, passion, and devotion. Watching a broken man begin to heal, a woman reclaim her worth, and a golden boy choose love without limits was incredibly satisfying. Warm, spicy, and heartfelt, this story is all about choosing what feels right instead of what looks right—and it’s the perfect cozy holiday read.
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