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My Christmas Spirit
I knew I had problems when I woke up in the middle of the night to find Mike Stubbins sitting at the foot of my bed, stark naked, still as gorgeous as every one of my memories of him.
So what’s the problem, I hear you cry? Gorgeous, naked man in my bedroom?
Well, there’s the not-so-small, highly significant detail that he died six years ago.
Yup. You read that right. And now he’s everywhere. I can’t even brush my teeth in peace. And did I mention that he never stops talking?
I’ve missed him like crazy, every day of the six years he’s been gone. And with Christmas coming, the memories are even more acute. But this is getting beyond a joke. Ignoring a naked guy is a pretty tough task, especially when I’m the only one who sees him.
So when he bops a complete stranger on the head with his dick in the middle of the coffee shop, I have to laugh. Anyone would, right?
Except… there’s a look on the guy’s face that tells me he felt that. But… how could he?
And now he’s looking at me like he’s expecting me to explain what just happened.
Either he’ll call for the guys with the straitjacket… or this will be one of the most interesting conversations I’ve ever had….
So what’s the problem, I hear you cry? Gorgeous, naked man in my bedroom?
Well, there’s the not-so-small, highly significant detail that he died six years ago.
Yup. You read that right. And now he’s everywhere. I can’t even brush my teeth in peace. And did I mention that he never stops talking?
I’ve missed him like crazy, every day of the six years he’s been gone. And with Christmas coming, the memories are even more acute. But this is getting beyond a joke. Ignoring a naked guy is a pretty tough task, especially when I’m the only one who sees him.
So when he bops a complete stranger on the head with his dick in the middle of the coffee shop, I have to laugh. Anyone would, right?
Except… there’s a look on the guy’s face that tells me he felt that. But… how could he?
And now he’s looking at me like he’s expecting me to explain what just happened.
Either he’ll call for the guys with the straitjacket… or this will be one of the most interesting conversations I’ve ever had….
146 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 14, 2019
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K.C. Wells
160 books1,864 followersK.C. Wells lives on an island off the south coast of the UK, surrounded by natural beauty. She writes about men who love men, and can’t even contemplate a life that doesn’t include writing.
The rainbow rose tattoo on her back with the words 'Love is Love' and 'Love Wins' is her way of hoisting a flag. She plans to be writing about men in love - be it sweet and slow, hot or kinky - for a long while to come.
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There's KC's alter ego, Tantalus, who writes gay erotica.
The rainbow rose tattoo on her back with the words 'Love is Love' and 'Love Wins' is her way of hoisting a flag. She plans to be writing about men in love - be it sweet and slow, hot or kinky - for a long while to come.
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And for those who like things a little hotter?
There's KC's alter ego, Tantalus, who writes gay erotica.
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January 11, 2020
Considering this is a story about loss, grief, and moving on, I was expecting more feels, but this was more cheeky than poignant.
The MCs exist in a bubble of their own making. Andy's former partner, Mike, comes back as a naked ghost with an erection, which I found rather grotesque, not humorous.
While the sweetness shines through, the relationship building in nonexistent, and there's zero steam on page.
Ultimately, I just didn't connect with the narrative or characters.
The MCs exist in a bubble of their own making. Andy's former partner, Mike, comes back as a naked ghost with an erection, which I found rather grotesque, not humorous.
While the sweetness shines through, the relationship building in nonexistent, and there's zero steam on page.
Ultimately, I just didn't connect with the narrative or characters.
December 23, 2019
A sweet, touching holiday story to add to your reading list.
Christmas used to be Andy's favorite time of year, but in the 6 years since Mike has died, he hasn't been really living. When he suddenly finds Mike's naked and pushy ghost in his bedroom, the shell of a life he has been living quickly begins to crack.
Funny, touching, sweet and sad, My Christmas Spirit is a wonderful hurt-comfort story that has all the holiday spirit you could want. Andy and Ollie are adorable, if sometimes a bit clueless, and may bring a few tears to your eyes, but don't worry - Mike, or at least his ghost, will be there for some comic relief! You'll be left smiling and full of Christmas joy.
Christmas used to be Andy's favorite time of year, but in the 6 years since Mike has died, he hasn't been really living. When he suddenly finds Mike's naked and pushy ghost in his bedroom, the shell of a life he has been living quickly begins to crack.
Funny, touching, sweet and sad, My Christmas Spirit is a wonderful hurt-comfort story that has all the holiday spirit you could want. Andy and Ollie are adorable, if sometimes a bit clueless, and may bring a few tears to your eyes, but don't worry - Mike, or at least his ghost, will be there for some comic relief! You'll be left smiling and full of Christmas joy.
December 4, 2020
Wow, this was a first. I haven't read many ghost stories and definitely not a Christmas ghost tale but it was oddly comforting. A bit quirky and full of healing and recovering from grief and loss.
Both Andy and Ollie have lost someone dear to them.
Both are struggling to move forward without them.
But with the help of a persistent ghost, maybe they both can...together.
Cute and unique but I was never really pulled into their story.
*3 stars*
Both Andy and Ollie have lost someone dear to them.
Both are struggling to move forward without them.
But with the help of a persistent ghost, maybe they both can...together.
Cute and unique but I was never really pulled into their story.
*3 stars*
December 17, 2019
I laughed until I cried and then I cried. True K.C. fashion, in making you emotional in these books. But it was so good. It was so funny at times and then it would turn around and smack you with tears. But it’s so worth it. The characters were perfect. Even in their grief, they were human. They were unbelievably broken, but perfect. They made no bones about their grief and trying to cope, and the ghost….*snorts*. You just have to read to find out about him.
For 6 years, Andy has been trying to get on with his life. But it’s hard. He’s basically going through the motions. He knows that. And with Christmas around the corner, he’s just not up to decorating. He’d rather just skip the whole holiday, seeing as that’s when he lost Mike. But just as he’s trying to sleep to get through another day, he wakes to find Mike at the end of his bed. And butt naked. Torpedo staring him dead in the face. And he’s not dreaming. Mike has come back to fulfill a job he has to do. And Andy has no clue what. He just wishes Mike would stop messing with his ‘sausage’ and making him do out of character things trying to ignore him. Like bopping a complete stranger on the head with his dick. But Andy has to deal with the fact that Mike isn’t going away until he’s done what he has to do. Meanwhile, he’s hoping the guy he’s sitting with doesn’t think he’s nuts. Especially when they start hanging out and he tells Ollie the truth.
Grief hits us all different ways. Some days we can be perfectly fine, or so we think, and the next be a bawling mess trying to cope with who we’ve lost. There’s no time frame for it to end. There’s no magic cure to make it go away. It comes and goes. In fact, it never really leaves. It just get easier as the years go by. For Andy and Ollie both, no matter how many years, one 3 and one 6, the grief is still there. They can’t even pack up their partners belongings. Put up decorations. Whatever. They are just moving on in life the best they can. But in each other, they found a friend who gets it. Who understands and doesn’t judge. Who gets that sometimes the silence says a thousand words. But they also had to learn, that it’s ok to move on. It’s ok to feel for someone else. It’s ok to not feel guilt over that either. It’s not an easy thing, it takes time. But one step at a time, things can move forward.
I loved this book. I highly recommend it. You will need tissues, but you will laugh your butt off as well, because Mike is a hoot. Oh my word. So funny. It’s a good story, of love, hope, grief and second chances. It’s a story that will melt your heart.
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For 6 years, Andy has been trying to get on with his life. But it’s hard. He’s basically going through the motions. He knows that. And with Christmas around the corner, he’s just not up to decorating. He’d rather just skip the whole holiday, seeing as that’s when he lost Mike. But just as he’s trying to sleep to get through another day, he wakes to find Mike at the end of his bed. And butt naked. Torpedo staring him dead in the face. And he’s not dreaming. Mike has come back to fulfill a job he has to do. And Andy has no clue what. He just wishes Mike would stop messing with his ‘sausage’ and making him do out of character things trying to ignore him. Like bopping a complete stranger on the head with his dick. But Andy has to deal with the fact that Mike isn’t going away until he’s done what he has to do. Meanwhile, he’s hoping the guy he’s sitting with doesn’t think he’s nuts. Especially when they start hanging out and he tells Ollie the truth.
Grief hits us all different ways. Some days we can be perfectly fine, or so we think, and the next be a bawling mess trying to cope with who we’ve lost. There’s no time frame for it to end. There’s no magic cure to make it go away. It comes and goes. In fact, it never really leaves. It just get easier as the years go by. For Andy and Ollie both, no matter how many years, one 3 and one 6, the grief is still there. They can’t even pack up their partners belongings. Put up decorations. Whatever. They are just moving on in life the best they can. But in each other, they found a friend who gets it. Who understands and doesn’t judge. Who gets that sometimes the silence says a thousand words. But they also had to learn, that it’s ok to move on. It’s ok to feel for someone else. It’s ok to not feel guilt over that either. It’s not an easy thing, it takes time. But one step at a time, things can move forward.
I loved this book. I highly recommend it. You will need tissues, but you will laugh your butt off as well, because Mike is a hoot. Oh my word. So funny. It’s a good story, of love, hope, grief and second chances. It’s a story that will melt your heart.
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January 1, 2020
This could have been a really sweet story, but there was waaaay too much focus on Mike's dick and other attempts at humour that ending up coming off as flat or bordering on crude. There would be a really sweet moment and then Mike would pop up and so would his dick.
So, this was sitting at a 2-star for me, and then I read the epilogue and it dropped down to 1-star.
1) I hate epilogues 2) I think naming your new pet after your dead pet and just adding a '2' to their name is tactless.... it makes it seem like they are a replacement as opposed to a new addition 3) I didn't like the two new POVs.
So, this was sitting at a 2-star for me, and then I read the epilogue and it dropped down to 1-star.
1) I hate epilogues 2) I think naming your new pet after your dead pet and just adding a '2' to their name is tactless.... it makes it seem like they are a replacement as opposed to a new addition 3) I didn't like the two new POVs.
November 13, 2021
This was lovely. Even though this story is based on loss, sadness and filled with grief it's also got that cute christmasy feeling I want from my holiday reads, managing to leave me with a smile on my face. I laughed, and I cried and I smiled. What more could I possibly ask for?
December 19, 2019
Some stories are emotional and deeply touching. Other stories are light and uplifting. And then there are stories like My Christmas Spirit, which manage to be both at the same time.
Meet Andy who, on the surface is doing pretty well. He has a job and a routine and moves from day to day without much look forward to or worry about. He’s lost Mike, the love of his life, six years previously and has basically given up on joy, love, and Christmas ever since.
Six years is a long time to be stuck and apparently Mike agrees because one night in the run up to Christmas, his ghost appears in Andy’s bedroom, stark naked, determined to push Andy out of his funk, and not beyond using his ‘junk’ to get the job done. 😊
It is thanks to Mike that Andy breaks his normal routine and enters a coffeeshop where he meets Ollie (and where Mike pulls the stunt described in the blurb). Ollie is more or less in the same boat as Andy, having lost his partner three years earlier and thus, with some not always gentle prodding from Mike, Andy and Ollie start spending time together. It isn’t long before they discover that they have more in common than just their grief. Acknowledging the attraction between them takes a while longer and accepting it requires more time again but, as Christmas draws closer, their resistance fades as their feelings grow.
This adorable story is as touching as it is funny. Mike’s antics had me laughing out loud more than once while Andy and Ollie’s feelings tugged at the heartstrings, and the balance between those two was pretty much perfect. Watching Andy and Ollie as they slowly crawl out of their self-imposed isolation and embrace life, fun, and ultimately love again was delightful. While there certainly were one or two heartbreaking moments, Mike’s presence prevented the story from ever becoming angst-ridden or too sad.
My Christmas Spirit is a wonderful holiday story. The combination of deep emotions, humour, and ghostly goings-on will put you right in the mood for the upcoming holidays while Andy and Ollie’s coming together will leave you with a smile on your face. And that’s before I mention that just when you think the story has reached its conclusion, it holds one more, delightful surprise.
Meet Andy who, on the surface is doing pretty well. He has a job and a routine and moves from day to day without much look forward to or worry about. He’s lost Mike, the love of his life, six years previously and has basically given up on joy, love, and Christmas ever since.
Six years is a long time to be stuck and apparently Mike agrees because one night in the run up to Christmas, his ghost appears in Andy’s bedroom, stark naked, determined to push Andy out of his funk, and not beyond using his ‘junk’ to get the job done. 😊
It is thanks to Mike that Andy breaks his normal routine and enters a coffeeshop where he meets Ollie (and where Mike pulls the stunt described in the blurb). Ollie is more or less in the same boat as Andy, having lost his partner three years earlier and thus, with some not always gentle prodding from Mike, Andy and Ollie start spending time together. It isn’t long before they discover that they have more in common than just their grief. Acknowledging the attraction between them takes a while longer and accepting it requires more time again but, as Christmas draws closer, their resistance fades as their feelings grow.
This adorable story is as touching as it is funny. Mike’s antics had me laughing out loud more than once while Andy and Ollie’s feelings tugged at the heartstrings, and the balance between those two was pretty much perfect. Watching Andy and Ollie as they slowly crawl out of their self-imposed isolation and embrace life, fun, and ultimately love again was delightful. While there certainly were one or two heartbreaking moments, Mike’s presence prevented the story from ever becoming angst-ridden or too sad.
My Christmas Spirit is a wonderful holiday story. The combination of deep emotions, humour, and ghostly goings-on will put you right in the mood for the upcoming holidays while Andy and Ollie’s coming together will leave you with a smile on your face. And that’s before I mention that just when you think the story has reached its conclusion, it holds one more, delightful surprise.
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3.5 Stars
Review:
Parts of this were silly and unrealistic (like the ghost being naked and erect the whole time), but other parts were sweet and realistic (like Andy and Ollie opening up to each other).
At first I thought it was a little strange for Andy's former boyfriend to be hooking him up with his new boyfriend, but it did make sense that Mike would want him to be happy, especially if that was his unfinished business that was keeping him around. I also liked this author's take that there's no jealousy in the afterlife, and eventually they'd all be friends with love between them.
This was a book that could have been heavy because of the loss it dealt with, but the author managed to keep it out of heavy, sad territory by focusing on the present and the new romance rather than the past and the grief. It seemed unrealistic to me that Andy wasn't more emotional about seeing and talking to his dead lover again, only to have to say goodbye again, but I understand that the author was trying to keep the story light.
I liked Andy and Ollie's romance. It felt genuine and sweet, especially with how they understood each others' struggle, both having lost a lover. Their time together was wholesome (well, there were handjobs, and I guess whether or not that's wholesome depends on your definition of the word) and cute, and they actually communicated, eventually.
And it all took place around Christmas time, with some fun Christmas-y activities.
Overall, this was silly at times, but the emotions and romance were sweet.
*Rating: 3.5 Stars // Read Date: 2020 // Format: Ebook via TTS*
Recommended For:
Anyone who likes silly but sweet m/m Christmas romance and stories that deal with heavy topics but stay light.
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Review:
Parts of this were silly and unrealistic (like the ghost being naked and erect the whole time), but other parts were sweet and realistic (like Andy and Ollie opening up to each other).
At first I thought it was a little strange for Andy's former boyfriend to be hooking him up with his new boyfriend, but it did make sense that Mike would want him to be happy, especially if that was his unfinished business that was keeping him around. I also liked this author's take that there's no jealousy in the afterlife, and eventually they'd all be friends with love between them.
This was a book that could have been heavy because of the loss it dealt with, but the author managed to keep it out of heavy, sad territory by focusing on the present and the new romance rather than the past and the grief. It seemed unrealistic to me that Andy wasn't more emotional about seeing and talking to his dead lover again, only to have to say goodbye again, but I understand that the author was trying to keep the story light.
I liked Andy and Ollie's romance. It felt genuine and sweet, especially with how they understood each others' struggle, both having lost a lover. Their time together was wholesome (well, there were handjobs, and I guess whether or not that's wholesome depends on your definition of the word) and cute, and they actually communicated, eventually.
And it all took place around Christmas time, with some fun Christmas-y activities.
Overall, this was silly at times, but the emotions and romance were sweet.
*Rating: 3.5 Stars // Read Date: 2020 // Format: Ebook via TTS*
Recommended For:
Anyone who likes silly but sweet m/m Christmas romance and stories that deal with heavy topics but stay light.
More Reviews @ Metaphors and Moonlight
November 22, 2024
I think I definitely made the mistake to read „Christmas lights& sleepless nights“ before all the other Christmas books from K.C.Wells… because I almost felt nothing here😭.
Don’t get me wrong this book was good! It was hilarious and at the same time it had an emotional impact. And I did liked the characters but this book didn’t manages to get me invested into the story nor did I found that it had an emotional impact on me.
I do understand that a lot of people love this book, but as I said I think „Christmas lights& sleepless nights“ is now way too high on my ranking list, so that I have to compare K.C.Wells others Christmas themed novels to it.
Don’t get me wrong this book was good! It was hilarious and at the same time it had an emotional impact. And I did liked the characters but this book didn’t manages to get me invested into the story nor did I found that it had an emotional impact on me.
I do understand that a lot of people love this book, but as I said I think „Christmas lights& sleepless nights“ is now way too high on my ranking list, so that I have to compare K.C.Wells others Christmas themed novels to it.
December 19, 2020
How would you react when your dead lover for six years suddenly appeared in front of you and read your mind? I would totally freak out. But of course, being a christmas read, Andy didn't. At least, not in the way that he would want to check his mental health.
And how would you react if a random guy in the cafe you met told you that hes seeing the ghost of his dead lover? I would totally go far far away. But then, not Ollie. He understood grief as he was also grieving of his dead lover of 3 years. So he did not freak out.
Instead both MC shares a bond and from there feelings developed and finally everyone in the story moves on. I am so amused and entertained with this book. Lol
And how would you react if a random guy in the cafe you met told you that hes seeing the ghost of his dead lover? I would totally go far far away. But then, not Ollie. He understood grief as he was also grieving of his dead lover of 3 years. So he did not freak out.
Instead both MC shares a bond and from there feelings developed and finally everyone in the story moves on. I am so amused and entertained with this book. Lol
December 22, 2019
This is a sweet and emotional story that will pull hard on your heartstrings. Andy has been just going through the motions of life since his partner Mike died. One-night years later he is surprised by a visit from Mike who insists that there is a reason he has come to visit. Andy has given up everything since that fateful night and cannot seem to find joy in life at all. Mike is determined to change this and does his best to help move things along. Soon Ollie enters the picture and Andy begins to live again but can he let go of his past and look towards a future with Ollie?
Seeing the love that Andy and Mike shared was a beautiful thing and to see that Mike loved him so much that he wanted Andy to be happy and to move on made for a wonderful read. You are going to need a box of tissue on hand as you enjoy this story. It will have the tears flowing and the laughter coming as Andy and Ollie navigate through everything with Mike giving them some help along the way. My heart hurt at the pain Andy and Ollie have gone through but seeing what they could have now with each other had it bursting with hope and love. The author does a wonderful job of bringing the Christmas spirit to life in this tale. Love will be there forever no matter what but sometimes you need to remember the good times and move on with life before the pain brings you down so far that you cannot come back up.
December 21, 2019
4.5 stars
Oh, my goodness, this story! Inappropriate humor is my thing for sure, and I was cackling from the beginning. If you laughed at the blurb, you'll do so until you cry at the actual story. A matchmaking ghost and two heartbroken MCs finding happiness again - what's not to love? NOTHING. I loved everything about this story. Cliched or not, I laughed, I cried, I smiled, I rooted for Andy and Ollie to find happiness again, and just when I thought I'd figured it out, there was a lovely surprise twist at the end.
Quirky, funny, sweet, with that Xmassy feel that I'm looking for (and I don't even celebrate Xmas), this book is the perfect example of why I love KC's holiday stories. Lighthearted and fun, the message of love and living life was strong, and the naked ghost with the heart of gold wins Xmas and my heart.
Oh, my goodness, this story! Inappropriate humor is my thing for sure, and I was cackling from the beginning. If you laughed at the blurb, you'll do so until you cry at the actual story. A matchmaking ghost and two heartbroken MCs finding happiness again - what's not to love? NOTHING. I loved everything about this story. Cliched or not, I laughed, I cried, I smiled, I rooted for Andy and Ollie to find happiness again, and just when I thought I'd figured it out, there was a lovely surprise twist at the end.
Quirky, funny, sweet, with that Xmassy feel that I'm looking for (and I don't even celebrate Xmas), this book is the perfect example of why I love KC's holiday stories. Lighthearted and fun, the message of love and living life was strong, and the naked ghost with the heart of gold wins Xmas and my heart.
December 16, 2019
I absolutely LOVED this marvelous, grab-you-by-the-feels, poignant, bittersweet, lovely, heartfelt, sometimes happy sometimes sad, endearing, engaging, slow burning, fantastic, snarky, funny, beautiful, wonderful, delightful, and totally awesome tale. Filled with tears, cheers, pain, Christmas spirit (in more ways than one!) trips down memory lane, remembered pain, shared moments, and unexpected humor, I was hooked from beginning to end. I would DEFINITELY recommend getting this gem immediately.
December 22, 2019
I loved this so much!
OMG – this book made me bawl my eyes out but I loved it. The tears were both sad and happy. I was said because Andy and Ollie were both hurting from their losses even though it's been several years for each of them. The happy tears were for when they finally got their heads out of the butts and realized what they meant to each other.
I also loved all of the light hearted moments in the story. The antics of a naked Mike were priceless and the ending? I kind of had my suspicions but the epilogue was perfect.
This is a slow burn story for sure but it was also one that I couldn't put down once I started reading it. This is going on my list of favorite Christmas stories for sure!
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OMG – this book made me bawl my eyes out but I loved it. The tears were both sad and happy. I was said because Andy and Ollie were both hurting from their losses even though it's been several years for each of them. The happy tears were for when they finally got their heads out of the butts and realized what they meant to each other.
I also loved all of the light hearted moments in the story. The antics of a naked Mike were priceless and the ending? I kind of had my suspicions but the epilogue was perfect.
This is a slow burn story for sure but it was also one that I couldn't put down once I started reading it. This is going on my list of favorite Christmas stories for sure!
***Reviewed for Xtreme-Delusions dot com***
January 20, 2020
Lazy review
I loved it. Personally I would have been way more emotional if my dead lover suddenly appeared and started having chats with me, but it's been some time since Mike passed and I think there was time to deal with it?
I laughed a whole lot. Who wouldn't? Mike is something else. That also helped make his re-appearance easier I think.
Just a nice Christmas read.
I loved it. Personally I would have been way more emotional if my dead lover suddenly appeared and started having chats with me, but it's been some time since Mike passed and I think there was time to deal with it?
I laughed a whole lot. Who wouldn't? Mike is something else. That also helped make his re-appearance easier I think.
Just a nice Christmas read.
April 15, 2022
For a novella with a dead-ex coming back as ghost, this one was not as angsty as expected. It had it quirks and funny moments.
But ... I have never really feel comfortable with nudity, so the idea of the ghost to be very naked ALL the time including in public, with his "torpedo d*ck" hanging around or being erect (and hit other people's head), totally disturbed my reading experience 🤐
But ... I have never really feel comfortable with nudity, so the idea of the ghost to be very naked ALL the time including in public, with his "torpedo d*ck" hanging around or being erect (and hit other people's head), totally disturbed my reading experience 🤐
December 28, 2019
Lovely
Such a sweet read. I love that the paranormal aspect felt like such a natural part of the story. It totally maintained a contemporary feel.
Such a sweet read. I love that the paranormal aspect felt like such a natural part of the story. It totally maintained a contemporary feel.
December 23, 2019
Too sweet and cheesy even for a Christmas story, this was really too much for me. 3 stars
December 17, 2019
I really enjoyed this sweet, emotional Christmas story. It’s so lovely, brought tears to my eyes, and made me feel so many different emotions all at once!
January 21, 2020
You NEED tissues. A lot of them!!
It's in my Top50!
PLEASE READ MY RATING SYSTEM!!!
To my ratings:
A 3,5* is clicked with a 4* but in review marked as 3,5*:
5* - very very good and rare (it would be a Blow-Away-book like ‘Jesse's Smile’ or ‘Joey’ from Angelique Jurd, ‘Save the the kids’ series
from EM Leya, ‘Love’s Tethered Heart’ from C.L. Etta or ‘Liberty’ from Seth King),
it's like an A+
4* - very good and will be often reread and is a WOW-book with interesting plot and surprises (like most of Andrew Grey books and Davidson Kings 'Haven Hart'-series)
it's like an A
3,5* - a really good book, which will be reread a few times (most romances where you can enjoy for relaxing and during waiting times in
hospitals). I can recommend them definitively!
It's like an B+
3* - it could be more then a one-time-reader (2-3 times a year),
it's like a B
2* - it was ok to read, but it's more a one-time-reader (I wouldn't recommend it heartily, but it was ok)
It's like a C-, D
1* - sorry, but that isn't really a book for me (too many mistakes, not nice plot, illogical, so an absolute NO-GO). It's like failure in the
whole line, dismissed, repeat the class
It's in my Top50!
PLEASE READ MY RATING SYSTEM!!!
To my ratings:
A 3,5* is clicked with a 4* but in review marked as 3,5*:
5* - very very good and rare (it would be a Blow-Away-book like ‘Jesse's Smile’ or ‘Joey’ from Angelique Jurd, ‘Save the the kids’ series
from EM Leya, ‘Love’s Tethered Heart’ from C.L. Etta or ‘Liberty’ from Seth King),
it's like an A+
4* - very good and will be often reread and is a WOW-book with interesting plot and surprises (like most of Andrew Grey books and Davidson Kings 'Haven Hart'-series)
it's like an A
3,5* - a really good book, which will be reread a few times (most romances where you can enjoy for relaxing and during waiting times in
hospitals). I can recommend them definitively!
It's like an B+
3* - it could be more then a one-time-reader (2-3 times a year),
it's like a B
2* - it was ok to read, but it's more a one-time-reader (I wouldn't recommend it heartily, but it was ok)
It's like a C-, D
1* - sorry, but that isn't really a book for me (too many mistakes, not nice plot, illogical, so an absolute NO-GO). It's like failure in the
whole line, dismissed, repeat the class
December 30, 2020
2.5 “Call me a grinch” stars - The story ended at 86%. I’m not a fan of authors putting chapters for other books at the end - especially when it is such a short book to begin with. The relationship between Andy and Ollie moved super fast. I get that this was a short story, but sometimes I’ve read short stories that felt so full and this one didn’t. Mike’s “attire” was extremely annoying. It was fine at first for the shock factor, but it grew thin very quickly. Glad it was a freebie when I got it.
January 18, 2024
Well this was just an absolutely beautiful book....Andy getting a visit from his ghostly boyfriend Mike....A case of Mike wanting him to move on and he finds Ollie......They were great together..Becoming friends then lovers.....It's a short read but everything is done perfectly...And omg the Epilogue was just perfect...Made me gasp and cry....A beautiful book I will definitely be re-reading x
December 10, 2020
Cute
3.25 stars
Cute Christmas themed love story. I enjoyed the premise of this story but something was missing for me. I think it came down to the fact that Ollie and Andy were basically the same person, with just a few personality changes. They had practically the same backstory, their partners could have been twins switched at birth, so conversations surrounded “I was think this” “ me too” “you understand me so well” of course they do. I prefer my MCs to be a little different from each other.
I did pick the ending pretty early but that didn’t take away from the book.
All in all I’m happy I read it but I probably won’t read it again
3.25 stars
Cute Christmas themed love story. I enjoyed the premise of this story but something was missing for me. I think it came down to the fact that Ollie and Andy were basically the same person, with just a few personality changes. They had practically the same backstory, their partners could have been twins switched at birth, so conversations surrounded “I was think this” “ me too” “you understand me so well” of course they do. I prefer my MCs to be a little different from each other.
I did pick the ending pretty early but that didn’t take away from the book.
All in all I’m happy I read it but I probably won’t read it again
December 14, 2020
Okay but not as good as expected
How are you gonna have a ghost wandering around, naked and erect, and NOT have them get it on with someone? Okay, I have definitely been reading a lot of fanfic, but make it make SENSE other than fodder for the joke "dickorations", lmaoooooooo.
A lot of this was unbelievable - timeline for moving in, the protag affording a big apartment with expensive attributes in London on the job he does - but whatever, it was cute overall.
How are you gonna have a ghost wandering around, naked and erect, and NOT have them get it on with someone? Okay, I have definitely been reading a lot of fanfic, but make it make SENSE other than fodder for the joke "dickorations", lmaoooooooo.
A lot of this was unbelievable - timeline for moving in, the protag affording a big apartment with expensive attributes in London on the job he does - but whatever, it was cute overall.
January 11, 2021
So sweet! I loved this quirky ghost story. Especially the end!!!! It was a rare treat!
December 4, 2020
I absolutely loved ‘My Christmas Spirit’ by K.C. Wells - until - the epilogue. As wonderful as this book was, the epilogue was just too ‘cutesy and quasi-religious’ for my taste.
Until then, though, the story Wells weaves is an absolute delight. I laughed out loud, choked up, cried, and loved every one of the characters she created.
If you wonder how ice skating, coffee, Christmas tree shopping, a ferris wheel, and even a unicorn are relevant to ‘My Christmas Spirit’, you really need to check out this cleverly conceived holiday read - just stop reading before the epilogue.
‘My Christmas Spirit’ introduces Mike, a vibrant, healthy young man who tragically died on Christmas six years before the story begins, and his former lover, Andy Taylor. Mike returns to visit Andy, in a most unexpected way - stark naked sitting on the edge of Andy's bed - to help Andy rediscover the joy of Christmas and to move on with his life.
Enter Oliver (Ollie) Payton, 7 years Andy’s junior, who lost his husband, Jay, three years earlier.
The well endowed Mike, who remains naked throughout the book but can only be seen by Andy, decides just how he intends to have Andy ‘start living again.’ His efforts are both charming and hysterical.
Until then, though, the story Wells weaves is an absolute delight. I laughed out loud, choked up, cried, and loved every one of the characters she created.
If you wonder how ice skating, coffee, Christmas tree shopping, a ferris wheel, and even a unicorn are relevant to ‘My Christmas Spirit’, you really need to check out this cleverly conceived holiday read - just stop reading before the epilogue.
‘My Christmas Spirit’ introduces Mike, a vibrant, healthy young man who tragically died on Christmas six years before the story begins, and his former lover, Andy Taylor. Mike returns to visit Andy, in a most unexpected way - stark naked sitting on the edge of Andy's bed - to help Andy rediscover the joy of Christmas and to move on with his life.
Enter Oliver (Ollie) Payton, 7 years Andy’s junior, who lost his husband, Jay, three years earlier.
The well endowed Mike, who remains naked throughout the book but can only be seen by Andy, decides just how he intends to have Andy ‘start living again.’ His efforts are both charming and hysterical.
December 21, 2024
Ez egy igazán aranyos és romantikus karácsonyi meleg történet volt. És a legnagyobb erénye a rengeteg vicces helyzet volt, amiket főleg Mike hozott bele a sztoriba.
Nagyon szerettem mindhárom karaktert és az egész történetet. Az író stílusa nagyon jó és kifejezetten élveztem olvasni a történetét. Nagyon jól tudta adagolni Andy és Ollie szomorúságát és veszteségét, miközben a két férfi lassan, de biztosan meggyógyítja egymást és persze szerelembe esnek.
És mindehhez Andy halott szerelme asszisztál, aki már nem bírta tovább nézni, hogy Andy hat éve egyedül és magányosan tengeti az életét. Fergeteges ötlet volt az írótól, hogy Mike meztelenül parádézik végig a könyv során – kivéve, amikor vicces karácsonyi sityakot tesz a farkára. :D
Tudom, hogy még odébb van a karácsony, de most kifejezetten jólesik nekem ilyen történeteket olvasni. És a Mated Under the Mistletoe könyv végén lévő csalódás után, ez a könyv most kész felüdülés volt és feldobta az amúgy nem túl kellemes napomat.
Azt az egyet sajnálom, hogy ilyen rövid volt, mert még szívesen olvastam volna tovább. Csalódottan láttam, hogy nincs folytatása, pedig a könyvben ott van a folytatás ígérete.
Nagyon szerettem mindhárom karaktert és az egész történetet. Az író stílusa nagyon jó és kifejezetten élveztem olvasni a történetét. Nagyon jól tudta adagolni Andy és Ollie szomorúságát és veszteségét, miközben a két férfi lassan, de biztosan meggyógyítja egymást és persze szerelembe esnek.
És mindehhez Andy halott szerelme asszisztál, aki már nem bírta tovább nézni, hogy Andy hat éve egyedül és magányosan tengeti az életét. Fergeteges ötlet volt az írótól, hogy Mike meztelenül parádézik végig a könyv során – kivéve, amikor vicces karácsonyi sityakot tesz a farkára. :D
Tudom, hogy még odébb van a karácsony, de most kifejezetten jólesik nekem ilyen történeteket olvasni. És a Mated Under the Mistletoe könyv végén lévő csalódás után, ez a könyv most kész felüdülés volt és feldobta az amúgy nem túl kellemes napomat.
Azt az egyet sajnálom, hogy ilyen rövid volt, mert még szívesen olvastam volna tovább. Csalódottan láttam, hogy nincs folytatása, pedig a könyvben ott van a folytatás ígérete.
December 17, 2022
Reread Dec. 12, 2022
A fanciful story of spirits lining up their replacements. Lovely and fun.
We have Andy, 35, who hasn't had Michael for six years since his death, so, why is ghostly Mike showing up now ?
Andy is not in a Christmas mood, once again, and Mike will make sure things change.
Andy meets younger Ollie at a coffee shop in an unusual way. This sweet story is fun, witty, and heartwarming. Ollie has a similar situation with losing his boyfriend, Jay, three years earlier. This is well written, heart wrenching and then heart warming.
The characters are wonderful, and fit so well. Andy takes a chance and tells Ollie the truth, and the result is a blast !
We get great Christmas fun, loving hearts and hot sexiness.
Loved it !
ENJOY !
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A fanciful story of spirits lining up their replacements. Lovely and fun.
We have Andy, 35, who hasn't had Michael for six years since his death, so, why is ghostly Mike showing up now ?
Andy is not in a Christmas mood, once again, and Mike will make sure things change.
Andy meets younger Ollie at a coffee shop in an unusual way. This sweet story is fun, witty, and heartwarming. Ollie has a similar situation with losing his boyfriend, Jay, three years earlier. This is well written, heart wrenching and then heart warming.
The characters are wonderful, and fit so well. Andy takes a chance and tells Ollie the truth, and the result is a blast !
We get great Christmas fun, loving hearts and hot sexiness.
Loved it !
ENJOY !
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