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Spiral of Bliss #2.5
Advent
Liv and Dean face the possibility that their first Christmas together could also be their last.
First included in For the First Time: Twenty-One Brand New Stories of First Love and now included in Spiral of Bliss: The Complete Boxed Set.
First included in For the First Time: Twenty-One Brand New Stories of First Love and now included in Spiral of Bliss: The Complete Boxed Set.
38 pages, ebook
First published January 12, 2016
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Nina Lane
50 books2,289 followersBorn and raised in California, NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY bestselling author Nina Lane now lives in Wisconsin where the winters are freezing and the cheese is exceptional. Mom to two teens and a neurotic dog, half her life consists of laundry, Girl Scouts, horses, and football, while the other half is filled with hot, swoony alpha heroes and the women who bring them to their knees.
Nina's a fan of popcorn, print magazines, working out, and checking the weather daily with her meteorologist husband. She holds a PhD in Art History and an MA in Library and Information Studies, but considers writing epic, emotional romances her one true calling in life. Thus, she is grateful and ecstatic to be able to bring the stories in her head to life for all her amazing fans. ♥
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Nina's a fan of popcorn, print magazines, working out, and checking the weather daily with her meteorologist husband. She holds a PhD in Art History and an MA in Library and Information Studies, but considers writing epic, emotional romances her one true calling in life. Thus, she is grateful and ecstatic to be able to bring the stories in her head to life for all her amazing fans. ♥
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June 14, 2016
This was a short story but a perfect story none the less. It depicted Dean & Liv's first Christmas together. Ever since I was introduced to Dean & Liv I've been obsessed. Literally. Their connection and love is all consuming. In Advent Dean showed once again how much he needed Liv and She made the two most beautiful gifts for Dean, that proved that they were meant to be together. Forever!
January 7, 2021
I can't believe I have been hoarding this little gem on my kindle since 2016! Came across it last night when I was trawling through my Kindle to find something different to read.
This is about Liv and Dean facing the possibility that their first Christmas together could be their last and how they overcome that possibility.
Like the whole series it was hot and well written and I think a re-read of the Spiral of Bliss trilogy is now calling.
This is about Liv and Dean facing the possibility that their first Christmas together could be their last and how they overcome that possibility.
Like the whole series it was hot and well written and I think a re-read of the Spiral of Bliss trilogy is now calling.
December 26, 2018
Other than an overuse of the word "zinging/zinged" LOL this very short short is a great compliment to Dean and Liv's story.
January 7, 2021
Trigger Warnings:
Wow, this book was perfect for Christmas time, it was such a cute short story. I loved seeing the aftermath of what happened after they went home and spent time together. I don't have much to say in the spoilers since this was a really short story, but I'll get into more detail later on in the spoiler section of my review.
You have to have read both Arouse and Allure by Nina Lane in order to read this since it follows after these two books. I'll copy the same summary from book one of my review since I don't want to spoil the series for you. The summary: This book follows Olivia, who is married to the love of her life, Dean. Dean is a professor and Olivia used to be a student that is now struggling to find a job and a place where she belongs. Dean and Olivia met in a university, and their life has been everything they wanted. Dean and Olivia share everything with one another, or so they believe. After feeling doubts, their marriage is suddenly plummeting, both of them struggle to save the one safe place they have had in their lives, the marriage they value with one another is nearing its end unless they do something about it.
This book is super cute, if you really like this series and want more of the couple, this is perfect. It's especially perfect for Christmas time since it's a super Christmassy read, with gingerbread and cuteness. Anyway, now for spoilers.
I recommend this to those who have read the first two books in this series, it's super short and cute, I loved every second of it. I can't wait to read the third book in this series, but I know it's gonna be heavy on the feels. Anyways, stay safe folks!
Wow, this book was perfect for Christmas time, it was such a cute short story. I loved seeing the aftermath of what happened after they went home and spent time together. I don't have much to say in the spoilers since this was a really short story, but I'll get into more detail later on in the spoiler section of my review.
You have to have read both Arouse and Allure by Nina Lane in order to read this since it follows after these two books. I'll copy the same summary from book one of my review since I don't want to spoil the series for you. The summary: This book follows Olivia, who is married to the love of her life, Dean. Dean is a professor and Olivia used to be a student that is now struggling to find a job and a place where she belongs. Dean and Olivia met in a university, and their life has been everything they wanted. Dean and Olivia share everything with one another, or so they believe. After feeling doubts, their marriage is suddenly plummeting, both of them struggle to save the one safe place they have had in their lives, the marriage they value with one another is nearing its end unless they do something about it.
This book is super cute, if you really like this series and want more of the couple, this is perfect. It's especially perfect for Christmas time since it's a super Christmassy read, with gingerbread and cuteness. Anyway, now for spoilers.
I recommend this to those who have read the first two books in this series, it's super short and cute, I loved every second of it. I can't wait to read the third book in this series, but I know it's gonna be heavy on the feels. Anyways, stay safe folks!
May 29, 2019
5 Stars
Advent (Spiral of Bliss #2.5)
I don't do novellas--much less, holiday themed books--but this is Dean & Liv! and I'll read their grocery list if that's what Nina Lane decides to write about. Yeah, it was short, shorter than anything I've ever picked up in romance and I loved every word. Incredibly steamy and yet, also incredibly heart-felt. I got teary-eyed reading about Liv's 'Jar of Firsts.' Basically, Advent was perfect.
I'm a huge fan of the Spiral of Bliss novels (books 1-3) and Advent is a novella following the same couple from these books. I'm so glad I decided to reread books 1-2 and was able to get ahold of this novella for the first time.
Advent (Spiral of Bliss #2.5)
I don't do novellas--much less, holiday themed books--but this is Dean & Liv! and I'll read their grocery list if that's what Nina Lane decides to write about. Yeah, it was short, shorter than anything I've ever picked up in romance and I loved every word. Incredibly steamy and yet, also incredibly heart-felt. I got teary-eyed reading about Liv's 'Jar of Firsts.' Basically, Advent was perfect.
I'm a huge fan of the Spiral of Bliss novels (books 1-3) and Advent is a novella following the same couple from these books. I'm so glad I decided to reread books 1-2 and was able to get ahold of this novella for the first time.
February 11, 2018
Maaaaaaaaaan, Dean and Liv's sex life is #goals, tbh.
June 13, 2016
Nina Lane wanted to give Liv and Dean West fans a Christmas present in June, and boy did she. I loved this sexy short story of their first Christmas together. Dean was his usual sexy self and had to overcome Liv's resistance to his biggest Christmas present. I loved how they resolved that issue with a bit of steam at its conclusion. And their past and future firsts were so memorable!
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A favorite moment:
“Wait for me,” he said.
An overwhelming sense of hope rose inside me, like a bright, shining glass ornament mirroring the world. I stroked my hand upward and pressed it right over his heart. His heartbeat thumped against my palm—strong, steady, everlasting. Just like him.
“I’ll wait for you,” I promised. I had the sense I would wait for him forever.
Dean moved his hand around to the back of my neck and eased closer for a warm, lovely kiss that both anchored me to the earth and made me want to take flight. When he lifted his head, we were both breathing hard, the promise of more like a tangible thing between us.
“Merry Christmas, Dean,” I whispered.
“Merry Christmas, Liv.” He tugged gently at a lock of my hair and pressed his lips to my forehead. “Thanks for giving me a present I’ll never forget.”
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Up next in the Liv and Dean is Always (A Spiral of Bliss #5), expected out on June 21, 2016.
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
A favorite moment:
“Wait for me,” he said.
An overwhelming sense of hope rose inside me, like a bright, shining glass ornament mirroring the world. I stroked my hand upward and pressed it right over his heart. His heartbeat thumped against my palm—strong, steady, everlasting. Just like him.
“I’ll wait for you,” I promised. I had the sense I would wait for him forever.
Dean moved his hand around to the back of my neck and eased closer for a warm, lovely kiss that both anchored me to the earth and made me want to take flight. When he lifted his head, we were both breathing hard, the promise of more like a tangible thing between us.
“Merry Christmas, Dean,” I whispered.
“Merry Christmas, Liv.” He tugged gently at a lock of my hair and pressed his lips to my forehead. “Thanks for giving me a present I’ll never forget.”
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Up next in the Liv and Dean is Always (A Spiral of Bliss #5), expected out on June 21, 2016.
December 19, 2017
More of the Professor and his Beauty is ALWAYS excellent! 5 blissful Christmas stars!
April 24, 2018
So much heat!! Dean and Liv!!!!!
October 29, 2018
I love Xmas stories about my fave couples
June 28, 2016
This was such a sweet addition and a wonderful gift for the readers !! I loved reading about Liv and Dean's 1st Christmas and get a bit more of their early days - to see how close they came to maybe NOT being the Liv and Dean we have grown to love !! Not to mention how deep and HOT their connection was even in the beginning. It may have been a quick little treat but it made an impact as all the pieces of their story have !!
June 15, 2016
Short Christmas story about one of my favorite couples!!! It was romantic, sexy, steamy, and touching all rolled into one!! Dean and Liv=Swoon!!!
December 26, 2016
Yazar küçük bir sürpriz yapmış... Dean ve Liv'in birlikte geçirdiği ilk Noel'i minik bir novella ile anlatmış..
Bu adamı (Dean) sevmemek mümkün mü acaba!! :D
Bu adamı (Dean) sevmemek mümkün mü acaba!! :D
February 7, 2018
Even when it comes to short stories, Nina Lane knows how to rock the words. Liv and Dean are even more beautiful as we move through the pages.
“An overwhelming sense of hope rose inside me, like a bright, shining glass ornament mirroring the world. I stroked my hand upward and pressed it right over his heart. His heartbeat thumped against my palm—strong, steady, everlasting. Just like him.”
Liv did not know it but all that time she was waiting for Dean’s advent. He was the one for her.
“An overwhelming sense of hope rose inside me, like a bright, shining glass ornament mirroring the world. I stroked my hand upward and pressed it right over his heart. His heartbeat thumped against my palm—strong, steady, everlasting. Just like him.”
Liv did not know it but all that time she was waiting for Dean’s advent. He was the one for her.
January 6, 2018
This was a short and sweet story about Dean and Liv’s first Christmas together. Liv fears that once Deans job is over that they won’t be together anymore but he convinces her that they don’t have to have an expiration date.
February 28, 2018
A very sweet cute Christmas story about our favorite couple, amazing Dean and emotional Liv.
It's the first Christmas together and their connection, the feelings, their need for each other, their love is so deep and so strong!
It's the first Christmas together and their connection, the feelings, their need for each other, their love is so deep and so strong!
January 2, 2018
cute story about their first christmas.
December 28, 2018
A filler about the first Christmas Dean and Liv celebrate together. It consisted of them having alot of sex and arguing about Dean leaving. Meh.
March 30, 2019
Great addition to this amazing series!!
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Content & Trigger Warnings
Sexual assault
Cheating
Miscarriage
Sexual assault
Cheating
Miscarriage
January 12, 2019
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I got this book for being a subscriber of the author's newsletter and apparently, it’s part of a box set, and I’m not a fan of those for some odd reason [...]
Advent is a shorty telling their first Xmas when doom might have been looming around the next corner, but not. It was so heartwarming and gave me the feels. I miss this couple, even though I remember feeling like belonging to someone was a bit extreme. At one point even the main character thought it too. But let’s not get into it now. This series is over, and I will miss it, but I am thankful for having this chance to look into their first Xmas at-home party. Maybe when my TR list is empty I'll have a re-read of this whole series (including his bother's story, which I have not yet read... Oops).
I got this book for being a subscriber of the author's newsletter and apparently, it’s part of a box set, and I’m not a fan of those for some odd reason [...]
Advent is a shorty telling their first Xmas when doom might have been looming around the next corner, but not. It was so heartwarming and gave me the feels. I miss this couple, even though I remember feeling like belonging to someone was a bit extreme. At one point even the main character thought it too. But let’s not get into it now. This series is over, and I will miss it, but I am thankful for having this chance to look into their first Xmas at-home party. Maybe when my TR list is empty I'll have a re-read of this whole series (including his bother's story, which I have not yet read... Oops).
June 7, 2018
4.5 Stars
June 18, 2016
A perfect short story!! I love Dean and Liv!
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