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The Last Thing He Needs #1.5
Everything He Needs
So, Tommy and Bobby decided they needed a little Christmas story. Well, Bobby decided. Tommy, frankly, couldn’t give a shit. Bobby loves him anyway.
11 pages, ebook
First published December 23, 2014
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J.H. Knight
19 books348 followersJ.H. Knight has been writing love stories since the second grade. When she’s not catering to the whims of her imaginary friends (whom she sometimes refers to as “characters”), she’s usually found in the kitchen setting dinner on fire or in the garden trying not to kill a rose bush.
A Pacific Northwest native, she loves the outdoors in every season whether she’s in the city, the mountains, or watching the sunset from her back porch. She gets through most days with a lot of laughter, a little snark, too much coffee, and a commitment to not taking life too seriously.
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A Pacific Northwest native, she loves the outdoors in every season whether she’s in the city, the mountains, or watching the sunset from her back porch. She gets through most days with a lot of laughter, a little snark, too much coffee, and a commitment to not taking life too seriously.
Never miss a freebie, deleted scene, or new release by signing up for her newsletter at https://subscribepage.io/gmScFR Visit her blog at knightwylde.blogspot.com or find her at her website, http://www.authorjhknight.com/ where you can check out her available books, follow her on social media, or drop her an email. She loves hearing from readers!
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October 20, 2016
How I love these Christmas little stories. Tommy and Bobby are so wonderful together. I like their big family, Christmas atmosphere makes me feel warm inside.
I hope there'll be another book in this series in the future. I'd like to read more about everyone.
I hope there'll be another book in this series in the future. I'd like to read more about everyone.
April 12, 2017
The first book was ANGSTY AS FUCK -- but amazing!
This short follow-up Christmas story of the guys and all 7 kids totally does that book justice.
I dare anyone to read this free short and *not* have their heart break into itty bitty pieces when the grandmother reads the kids' Christmas Wish Lists to their brother / would-be father figure, Tommy.
You will tear up, almost guaranteed.
And the ornament? Just freaking perfect.
If you haven't read the book, it's on my all time favorites list, as well as this short read.
They're both insanely good and highly recommended. : )
The *FREE* short story is available at:
http://knightwylde.blogspot.ca/2014/1...
April 14, 2015
OF COURSE I LOVED THIS. :D
Edit b/c you guys also need to read the follow up:
J.H. Knight did a post (like...SHORT STORY post) with Christmas morning on Facebook in case you hadn't seen it!!!
Needless to say, it is ALSO awesome. :D
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
Edit b/c you guys also need to read the follow up:
J.H. Knight did a post (like...SHORT STORY post) with Christmas morning on Facebook in case you hadn't seen it!!!
Needless to say, it is ALSO awesome. :D
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
July 17, 2015
This is actually the second time I read this little story. It is sugar overload and just freaking adorable. I really do love Bobby and Tommy.
June 26, 2024
✰ 3 stars ✰
“For the first time in his life, Tommy O’Shea chose not to worry what fresh hell was lurking around the corner. He decided to teach the kids to dream big.
Or, at least to dream medium.”
4k words of feels - feels which melted even Tommy's Grinch of a heart on Christmas Eve, where he spends less than half hour with Bobby's mother for him to realize just how much his siblings have been missing out on, because of how he's always held himself back from wanting more. 🥲 'My Grinch heart grew three sizes, apparently.' A soft and gentle reminder that his heart has Everything He Needs, but it is okay to want more. A very cute short story where you can't help but go, AWWWW!!, because those letters to Santa were too adorably innocent for words! 😣 I got a little teary-eyed when I read what they had asked for, so I don't blame Tommy for running out and doing what he had to do. 🎄💝
“Christmas trees aren’t just for decoration. They’re where we hang our hopes and dreams, our blessings, and our memories.”
I really did get the warm fuzzies over how tender and wholesome their first Christmas together after the events of last year; especially as it has the possibility of being possibly their last Christmas together as a whole family. The kids' reactions were so precious - so full of happiness and joy - a Christmas miracle, indeed. I loved how thoughtful the gifs were, how Tommy showed the Santa-side of his brotherly love. 🧑🏻🎄 It's sappy and sentimental, but somehow, it's just right. I liked that the writing was still a strong reflection of Tommy's doom and gloom personality, but one that is gently coaxing the sunlight through. 🥰
June is an incredible mother and I'm glad she's there to put Tommy in his place and remind him that good things can happen and it's okay when they do. It was really nice to see Tommy and Bobby's snarky banter again, but still tinged with so much softness and affection. 🩶🤍 Love that Bobby's not afraid to call Tommy out on his prickliness, while both of them getting so overwhelmed with love over their gifts was so pure and true to their dynamic. I'm so glad Tommy has Bobby in his life; that maybe 'he really did have everything he needed, right there in his arms. Maybe Bobby did too.' 🥹
“For the first time in his life, Tommy O’Shea chose not to worry what fresh hell was lurking around the corner. He decided to teach the kids to dream big.
Or, at least to dream medium.”
4k words of feels - feels which melted even Tommy's Grinch of a heart on Christmas Eve, where he spends less than half hour with Bobby's mother for him to realize just how much his siblings have been missing out on, because of how he's always held himself back from wanting more. 🥲 'My Grinch heart grew three sizes, apparently.' A soft and gentle reminder that his heart has Everything He Needs, but it is okay to want more. A very cute short story where you can't help but go, AWWWW!!, because those letters to Santa were too adorably innocent for words! 😣 I got a little teary-eyed when I read what they had asked for, so I don't blame Tommy for running out and doing what he had to do. 🎄💝
“Christmas trees aren’t just for decoration. They’re where we hang our hopes and dreams, our blessings, and our memories.”
I really did get the warm fuzzies over how tender and wholesome their first Christmas together after the events of last year; especially as it has the possibility of being possibly their last Christmas together as a whole family. The kids' reactions were so precious - so full of happiness and joy - a Christmas miracle, indeed. I loved how thoughtful the gifs were, how Tommy showed the Santa-side of his brotherly love. 🧑🏻🎄 It's sappy and sentimental, but somehow, it's just right. I liked that the writing was still a strong reflection of Tommy's doom and gloom personality, but one that is gently coaxing the sunlight through. 🥰
June is an incredible mother and I'm glad she's there to put Tommy in his place and remind him that good things can happen and it's okay when they do. It was really nice to see Tommy and Bobby's snarky banter again, but still tinged with so much softness and affection. 🩶🤍 Love that Bobby's not afraid to call Tommy out on his prickliness, while both of them getting so overwhelmed with love over their gifts was so pure and true to their dynamic. I'm so glad Tommy has Bobby in his life; that maybe 'he really did have everything he needed, right there in his arms. Maybe Bobby did too.' 🥹
March 10, 2021
Love these guys so much.
September 29, 2015
3.5 stars
Sweet holiday short to go along with The Last Thing He Needs.
Gotta say...the kids' holiday wish lists had me in tears.
October 20, 2015
"Christmas trees aren't just for decoration. They're where we hang our hopes and dreams, our blessings, and our memories."
Judy, you're killing me here. *sniff*
Such a sweet Christmas story! If possible, I'm even more in love with Bobby and Tommy now <3 <3 <3
Judy, you're killing me here. *sniff*
Such a sweet Christmas story! If possible, I'm even more in love with Bobby and Tommy now <3 <3 <3
April 14, 2015
Well damn. I wasn't expecting to cry.
Thanks Judy, really. <---sarcasm
Thanks Judy, really. <---sarcasm
November 14, 2015
Sniff. Those kids lists....4 stars.
February 12, 2018
Cute and Short. I love Tommy and Bobby.
June 4, 2020
A cute little Christmas story with Tommy and Bobby. Tugs at the heartstrings but all good feelings.
September 8, 2016
More Shameless, I mean . . . Yeah, I mean more Shameless.
April 15, 2015
Seriously? Seriously. So incredibly cute. I love these characters, and it was nice to get another peek into their lives.
October 20, 2015
All I did was cry cry cry. What a heartwarming short.
June 11, 2015
A. Ma. Zing. That is all.
November 14, 2015
It was sappy but it was what I was in the mood for and it just worked.
November 29, 2016
Lovely catch up with tommy and bobby x
September 3, 2024
My version of the book had a lot of extra scenes and content, and I bumped my rating of the book, but I will also touch a word about them here. The epilogue originally left me wanting more, but these scenes were perfect. Like snapshots of their lives together, making things work, fighting but always finding their way back to each other and getting married… Made my heart very soft! The author mentioned a sequel and I am not sure this series needs that, but I will read more of Tom and Bobby anytime, and would love to see the other kids get their stories too <3
September 28, 2017
Real short but super sweet. Awww Tommy O'Shea has a bigger heart than he likes to admit 3x's bigger ;)
November 29, 2017
This made MY Grinch heart grow three sizes. I may have gotten teary-eyed while reading this touching story of Bobby and Tommy & kid's first Christmas.
March 16, 2019
Cute little inside to their first Christmas at Judy’s. I kinda wish we would have gotten the proposal, but I liked catching up with the crew.
February 15, 2024
2.5 rounded.
May 11, 2015
*sniff*
Oh don't look at me like that, this short story is so freaking adorable! And these are tears of joy btw...
The Last Thing He Needs is very angsty and sad and amazing, and one of my favorite books ever. I didn't even realize how bad I needed an epilogue, because that's the way I see this short story, as an epilogue that allows us to see the kids and Bobby and Tom getting ready for their first Christmas together.
I was smiling through tears the whole time, so everything was a blurry mess, but this story packs a punch! There's no angst, or maybe just a little leftover from the previous book, but it gets kicked to the curb! This made me so happy, I think I'll be smiling the whole day!
Oh don't look at me like that, this short story is so freaking adorable! And these are tears of joy btw...
The Last Thing He Needs is very angsty and sad and amazing, and one of my favorite books ever. I didn't even realize how bad I needed an epilogue, because that's the way I see this short story, as an epilogue that allows us to see the kids and Bobby and Tom getting ready for their first Christmas together.
I was smiling through tears the whole time, so everything was a blurry mess, but this story packs a punch! There's no angst, or maybe just a little leftover from the previous book, but it gets kicked to the curb! This made me so happy, I think I'll be smiling the whole day!
April 11, 2016
This is a lovely Christmas bonus. A free continuation of Tommy & Bobby's first holiday together.
His heart grew 3 sizes! Ha! Love you Tommy.
The kids lists made my heart melt. Bobby and his Christmas glee was adorable.
Don't miss this or the Christmas day freebie on Knight's Facebook.
Thank you! I loved seeing a few more glimpses of the boys and their family.
His heart grew 3 sizes! Ha! Love you Tommy.
The kids lists made my heart melt. Bobby and his Christmas glee was adorable.
Don't miss this or the Christmas day freebie on Knight's Facebook.
Thank you! I loved seeing a few more glimpses of the boys and their family.
June 6, 2015
I can’t at this beautiful short story where Tom, Bobby, the kids and Judy celebrated their first Christmas together. I’m melting over the thoughtfulness of Bobby’s siblings! And I think I just fell for Bobby again – just too adorable! What a beautiful and sweet visit to the life of Tom and his siblings after all they’ve been through… just beautiful…
March 14, 2016
This was just short fun quick visit back to Bobby and Tommy and their family at Christmas time. If you liked The Last Thing He Needs, you can't help but enjoy this. It's simply an adorable, feel good, make you smile, warm fuzzy story.
April 12, 2017
Just read it. Period.
Hearts, flowers, stars, fireworks, magical rainbow unicorns........ they are exploding in this short little follow up story!
Love, love and MORE LOVE! ❤
I am kinda bummed that I didn't get Christmas morning though 🤔
Hearts, flowers, stars, fireworks, magical rainbow unicorns........ they are exploding in this short little follow up story!
Love, love and MORE LOVE! ❤
I am kinda bummed that I didn't get Christmas morning though 🤔
June 11, 2015
Simply. Wonderful!
Love these guys *sigh*
Love these guys *sigh*
December 28, 2015
I want more!!!
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