Weird & Wonderful Holiday Romance Anthology

by Caitlyn Lynch, Annika Steele, Christina Rose Andrews

Helmed by USA Today Bestselling Author Caitlyn Lynch, Eighteen authors explore several lesser-known holidays including such favorites as Pi Day, Talk Like a Pirate Day, and Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. Featuring sweet country romance and sex in the big city, there's something for all romance readers. Polar bear plunges. Interracial romances. Sexy neighbors. Cranky vampires. Even a cute shifter or two. This anthology has it all!
Come celebrate the year with us!

Taking the Plunge - Shoshana David
Phoebe and the Pea - Catherine Bilson
The Boy Next Door - Mei Edwards
A Holiday (or Two) to Remember - Christina Rose Andrews
The Editor - Siobhan Kearney
Easy as Pi - Leslie Bond
Lip-Locked Besties - Livvy Ward
Melting Hearts - Annika Steele
Wrong Number - Krissy V
Naked Attraction - Liv Honeywell
A Guide to Playing Rich - Ava Bari
Finding Pride - Diana Ferris
Dane’s Redemption - Susannah Kade
Dear Dolly - M.T. Kearney
The Seadog’s Wife - Katherine Moore
Feral Heart - Regina Griffiths
Crewel Intentions - Joy Demorra
Unlawfully Ugly - Caitlyn Lynch

Genres: Romance, Anthologies, Short Stories, Queer, Fantasy

633 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 5, 2019

Reviews

[Mallaidh Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm going to be honest, romance isn't usually my genre. I dabbled in it years ago in high school, but I haven't really touched it since. Don't get me wrong; I had nothing against it, but I was content in thinking it just wasn't my "thing." Wrong! I was wrong. So sorely mistaken was I!!!!!

After a little fearful procrastinating, I finally dove in.

I started with one sotry that caught my interest, and from there I didn't stop.

I tore through the story between solving algebraic equations for an upcoming exam (thank you to the authors for the much needed breathers), and one story became two became three, and as I wrote this review I've just about finished the entire collection.

I cannot rate this collection highly enough! For its diverse themes, its examples of love bother tender and debauched, and everything else that finally sold me on romance. I've entered a new love affair with literary love affairs.

This collection is good for anyone in the mood to fall a little or a lot in love with some really great, relatable, and very Real characters.

Thank you for being such a wonderful taste of an amazing genre! I hope to see more from all the authors!

I was sent a copy of this collection by the publisher, and I am writing a review by my own choice.

[T. M. Kuta · Rating 4 out of 5]

These were sweet and fun (and sexy) stories. I have some trouble connecting to short stories but most of these were easy enough to read and follow. I thought they would all be winter themed stories but there were a few surprise exceptions--including one about Pride! Hell yeah Pride is a holiday!

The authors were mostly unknown to me so I discovered some new folxs to follow, which aim excited about. My biggest qualm was I wish there had been more f/f. One story isn't enough!

[Tabitha Weiler · Rating 5 out of 5]

This anthology has stories for everyone, from sweet romance to hot and heavy love. Wrong Number was wonderful because of Daisy and her struggle to move beyond events in her past to find love with Eion. The interaction between Sophie and Xavier in The Editor reveals how people can often misjudge another person and I loved the ending. Dane's Redemption shows that love can overcome anything, even a witch's curse. Although these were my favorites, all of the stories are well-written.

[Sarah Muellers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this as an ARC and I have to say, after reading Finding Pride by Diana Ferris, I got all the feels. The story, while short, had everything I love in a good read: the romance was sweet, the daily struggle of Louise felt real. And her journey, coming to terms with who she is, raw and emotional. But throughout it all, there was still a lot of banter with her bff which softened the whole thing without taking away from the main point of the story. Can't wait to read more!

[Jobanana reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

i was able to read one story in here "finding pride" and tbh as bi latina that does not live in the states this is the closest i could get to the parade in particular , coming to terms with yourself is hard,so i was glad to read something so true to what my experience was like, i loved it and how real it was , i loved the main couple and how they balance each other , if anything i wanted more

[Texas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Weird and Wonderful - Except for Lynch, the authors are unknown to me. Included is a Heat Chart rating the books from 0 to 5 as well as a chart describing the levels. The stories are broken down by types: bisexual; spernatural; etc. (I wondered why one story mentioned two sets of gays with children, which I thought their sexual preference was not important; this falls under labelling.) There is the holiday listed along with the overview of each story and author's bio.

I did not find some of the overviews or trigger warnings interesting; mainly sex, depression, violence and other dark topics. I found this book on Booksprout. 4*

*Taking the Plunge by Shoshana David - Not interested.
*Phoebe and the Pea by Catherine Bilson — Not interested.
*The Boy Next Door by Mei Edwards - Interesting, mature characters. Good humor. 4*
*A Holiday (or Two) to Remember by Christina Rose Andrews — Not interested.
*The Editor by Siobhan Kearney — Became bored with her thoughts about men. Couldn't get into her whiny personality. 2*
*Easy as Pi by Leslie Bond — Not interested.

*Lip-Locked Besties by Livvy Ward — Not interested.
*Melting Hearts by Annika Steele — A pleasant read with likeable characters. Good storylines, loved that she was from Texas. Skipped the sex scenes. 4,*
*Naked Attraction by Liv Honeywell — Not interested.
*Wrong Number by Krissy V — Not interested.
*A Guide to Playing Rich by Ava Bari —Not interested.
*Finding Pride by Diana Ferris — Not interested.

*Dane's Redemption by Susannah Kade — An interesting story, perfect for relaxing, with plenty of appeal and two sweet people working together to fight a curse. Of course, he starts out as a bat. 4*
*Dear Dolly by M. T. Kearney —Delightful. Sweet. Humor filled. Two sweet people in an old fashion romance. 5*
*The Seadog's Wife by Katherine Moore — Good story, good humor, and clean. Decent characters but she's a stupid woman missing what being a strong independent woman actually means. 4*
*Feral Heart by Regina Griffiths — Not interested.
*Crewel Intentions by Joy Demorra — Not interested.
*Unlawfully Ugly by Caitlyn Lynch — This author is the reason I reviewed this collection. Fun story, sweet couple. Good characters, good humor. Skipped the several pages of sex, written sex is so boring. 4*

[A.E. Dooland · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an author who went pro after 20 years writing fanfic, when I heard there was going to be a diverse anthology focusing on developing fanfiction-go-pro writers, I couldn't want to get my hands on it. There's so much talent in fanfic communities that would benefit the broader reading communities that wanted to support it, and I'm glad I did! The stories are definitely diverse, and there genuinely is something for everyone (although personally I would have liked more f/f). I'm also at a very busy point in my life so short stories suit me perfectly.

The layout of the book was a good idea; letting people know how sexy the stories were and what to expect means that I didn't catch myself reading anything too naughty on my lunch break at work. Also letting people know a little about each story before they choose to read it reminds me a lot of the tag system in AO3, and I appreciate it. I think it's something that all anthologies should consider (or novels in general!).

The stories themselves were a blend of cute and sexy, and I found the characters in most of the stories to be very strong in a way I wouldn't always find with short stories. Two that have stuck with me were Finding Pride by Diana Ferris and Feral Heart by Regina Griffiths - the latter made me need to reach for the tissues. I adore the romance genre (and fanfic!) for its indulgent use of tropes and I enjoyed all of them as I found them here.

All in all, a good read in nice bite-size pieces and I definitely recommend giving the anthology a shot! :)

[Jamie Bee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anthologies are Fun

I love anthologies as they are a great way to be introduced to authors that you aren't already familiar with, and even if you don't like one story, there are likely to be others that would make it worth your money. This book fulfills on both counts. The stories are varied, as you might imagine. Each focuses on different holidays that aren't usually the subject of romances. The anthology takes us to some different places around the globe. Surprisingly, each of the authors seems to know how to spin a good yarn. Usually in anthologies, at least one of the authors is a weak link, but all of these appeared to be good writers, even if I didn't particularly care for a story. Just an FYI for those out there who care, not all the relationships in these romances are strictly male-female. I don't mind that myself, but I know that some do. If you enjoy romantic anthologies with lots of choices (18!), you may very well enjoy this collection.

I received a free copy of this collection, but that did not affect my review.

My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com

[Sera Taíno]

I had the pleasure of reading this collection this week and was satisfied with both the quality of the stories as well as the variety. The anthology features both USA Today bestsellers as well as fresh, new writers and the result is a collection that will have something for everyone. The organizing theme - that of unconventional holidays - is a unique one and results in some interesting entries. For example, there is one of my favorite days, Pi Day, offered as the context for a lovely m/m romance, National Pride Day, the day for a Latinx F/F coupling, and an absolutely bonkers and delightful entry for Pins and Needles Day that features an M/M/F pairing that is as witty as it is sexy. The anthology itself is very reader friendly, listing the Holiday, the day, a well-defined heat rating and, most importantly, extensive trigger warnings. It's one of the most comprehensive I've seen in a collection of this type and, as a reader who may want to avoid certain topics, the listings are very considerate. I would highly recommend this anthology as an entry point for getting to know new writer as well as established ones in a way that is very accommodating to readers.

[Jennifer Olivas · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are romanctic stories in this anthology for a variety of tastes and a range of heat levels, depending on how sweet or spicy that you like your romance. Phoebe and the Pea for example, was a very sweet story that reminded me of a Jane Austen story. Then you have something like, Unlawfully Ugly, which is a romance that has quite a bit of heat. I really loved the little bite sized stories. I am sure that you will be able to find quite a few stories that you will enjoy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC from on of the authors. Great read! Weird and Wonderful Anthology introduced me to so many different authors some I had never read before. These romances stories range from sweet to sexy. There’s something for everyone in this anthology.

[Mel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full disclosure/context: I received an ARC from the publisher. Most of my feedback is gonna focus on character interaction and chemistry, since that’s both a huge part of romance, and something I think most folks can relate to. The only author I’m familiar with is Joy Demorra, so my feedback on all the other stories is isolated to what’s within the anthology itself.

TL;DR: It’s certainly worth a look—there’s some great variety in this anthology, and there’s bound to be multiple stories you’d enjoy. Even if you aren’t usually interested in romance, there’s a good chance the genuine chemistry and/or antics in the stories will make this anthology worth it for you, too! Most of the stories I utterly enjoyed, but even the ones I wasn’t personally into had my respect because of how well things like communication and respecting boundaries were handled. (There were a few where communication was awkward at first, but by the end the characters were doing well.) In the spicy stories, all the characters were responsible about both consent and safety, which was a big plus for me.

General: I appreciate how clearly the beginning of the anthology lays out what you can expect, without giving so much detail as to spoil anything. It includes details for its “heat” rating, regarding how “spicy” (explicit) or not a story might be, ranging from 0-5 (though this anthology only goes up to 4). It also lists a few common themes, and which stories fall under each category (supernatural, big city/small town, which stories have PoC and what they are in their respective stories, as well as which stories have queer characters and what they are). There is also a list of common triggers at the beginning of each story, to make sure every reader can decide when or whether to read a given story. This is on its own page before the story itself, along with the story summary, so readers can skip it if they prefer to avoid all spoilers.

Individual reviews per story (I tried to keep spoilers to a minimum, but some are vaguely spoiler-y—so if you avoid summaries, or don’t want any more info than the summaries provided by the novel, stop reading here):

Taking the Plunge by Shoshana David: The opening scene had good social empathy, with folks taking care of each other. It was like a cozy blanket around the focus of the story—the standard hunk out of his element, and the local girl who finds him charming. Not my cup of hot chocolate, but a good iteration of those tropes. Made sure to get clean before getting dirty, and both were very sweet and considerate of each other.

Phoebe and the Pea by Catherine Bilson: A historical setting! Absolutely charming, everyone is darling. The small child is like a clever, glorious little chaos god who wanted to give her governess a day of joy, despite being a bit lower class at a rich party. Very sweet, I liked it very much.

The Boy Next Door by Mei Edwards: Old friends, playing catch-up after college. One not-yet-lawyer who has trouble putting her work down, the other with an ill-fitting degree looking for a job that fits. Endearingly bad jokes. Both of them are good at being reasonable and respecting each other’s plans regarding their jobs and futures. They do a good job of working things out. Not entirely my speed, but still good.

A Holiday (or Two) to Remember by Christina Rose Andrews: Main character bad at backing down from a dare. Narration strongly flavored by her personality, very entertaining. Kinda like a train wreck wearing airpods, except things turn out just fine. Or very fine, and remarkably endearing. A lot of alliteration and the like, as well. I very much liked this one, too.

The Editor by Siobhan Kearney: Harder to be vague about spoilers in this one, but this was another I thoroughly enjoyed. It has something similar to the feel of going into a story knowing what trope it centers on and the basic framework of how it’ll play out, but you’re still excited to see the details and set dressing. Sets up rich potential for further character growth.

Easy as Pi by Leslie Bond: Sweet, sweet opposites. Very touching, very touchy-feely. A look into the back of a bakery, with a few hints at pie tricks. A look into the mind of someone with some struggles, and how both characters support each other. Very good at communication, and being mindful not to push too far. Certainly made me hungry, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Lip-Locked Besties by Livvy Ward: Little time wasted by these friends in getting to a confession. Some awkward dancing around each other, but they figure it out, and spend a good long time enjoying themselves. Later, there’s also a satisfying comeuppance. Not totally my jam, but still good.

Melting Hearts by Annika Steele: Gives good insight into both main characters, from the alternating perspectives. Very different people, but another sort of opposites attract situation. Some parts of this one played visually in my head as movie scenes. Then drama! Conveniently inconvenient, but not the kind where you wonder where the chemistry between the characters is supposed to be. They’re both pretty self-sufficient, and good at graciously helping each other when necessary. Quite cozy, I liked it.

Naked Attraction by Liv Honeywell: Another delightfully sly matchmaker in this story. There’s a bit of unintentional voyeurism (with polite eye-averting), after establishing a mutual crush—and despite the mishap, they are mindful of each other’s boundaries. A few scenes in this one felt like a movie as well, some leaning a little heavier on the “comedy” part of “romcom” than the previous story. Not my usual speed, but it was fun.

Wrong Number by Krissy V: This one starts heavy, but it’s possible to skip to the first asterisk to avoid the more aggressive triggers listed on its intro page (to sum up: she had a really bad experience leaving a party). After that one, each “five years” section is hospital related, and the other flashbacks are more positive. I really enjoyed this one, there were a lot of solid platonic interactions in addition to the romance, and I came to care for each of the characters. It also had a lot of subtle cues and some wordplay that made me want to do an immediate re-read with full perspective.

A Guide to Playing Rich by Ava Bari: Amusing parallels between the pair made for fun jumps between perspectives. Much mutual awkwardness, but they managed to warm up to good conversation and joking (including a bit of meta jest). A bit of secondhand embarrassment, but I was happy for this pair. Dances at the edge of what I’d usually like, but it was pretty good.

Finding Pride by Diana Ferris: I found the main character very relatable—perfectionistic, shy, and anxious—but she had a good friend to help her socially, and made more friends along the way. Had trouble breaking out of her shell (and the closet), but managed to peek out and find companionship and comfort. Another sweet one that I enjoyed.

Dane’s Redemption by Susannah Kade: This one has some supernatural elements, which I’m keen on. And bats! Also keen. The struggles of working together to cure a curse, when communication is complicated. Very good darlings in this one, who manage to work together despite old, old issues. Quite intriguing, I liked it.

Dear Dolly by M. T. Kearney: Charming, clever almost-sass, with a bit of a classic feel. Active intrigue for the story thread, and some good character development. The pair is a good match in this one, with some good banter. And I learned some stuff! I quite enjoyed this one.

The Seadog’s Wife by Katherine Moore: Poor dear got pressured by outside forces into a miserable situation, and in the story you get to see how she worked her way back out. Excellent main pair, but there were a few side characters were endearing enough that I’d be interested to hear more about them, as well. Rather touching, I liked this one. Bonus alarming situation and another comeuppance in this story, as well.

Feral Heart by Regina Griffiths: The most reluctant character in the anthology about forming any attachments, and another story with some hard topics. The rough stuff is woven throughout and not as easy to skip past as in Wrong Number, so heed the warnings at the start and approach when ready. Hit me hardest emotionally, but what made me tear up was the genuine compassion after pain. Very good, I really liked this one.

Crewel Intentions by Joy Demorra: Unique in that the trio were written before the anthology and are already together during the events of this story (whereas the other stories are how the couples meet and fall for each other). But, there’s no extra reading necessary to enjoy this story—you get a super solid sense for them and the setting. I already loved the characters, but if I hadn’t, this story would’ve charmed me to them all—side characters included. Lots of clever, loving sass, and so much wordplay. I’m not typically one for spice, but there’s a lot of emotion entwined within it that makes for such a satisfying read.

Unlawfully Ugly by Caitlyn Lynch: The ugly sweaters were inspirationally horrifying, I love it. More amusing, charming jokes, and interesting perspective switching. A bit of power imbalance, but it’s acknowledged by the characters, so they’re set to discuss it and hash out how to handle it. Not quite my personal choice in flavor of spice, but still an entertaining story.

[Michelle Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the kind of anthology I am here for! Sweet & Sensual. Angst & Fluff. I'm in love with this book! As with all anthologies, there are higher and lower points. But unlike a lot of anthologies I read, this one has something in it for everyone. Paranormal? LBGT? POC? Small Town? High heat? Low Heat? Check, check, and check!

Centered around fun and silly holidays there's still a lot of the typical holiday touchstones. There's two holidays that are a part of the Christmas season even if they aren't set exactly on Christmas and one that features Valentine's Day just not prominently. I really liked how the various authors incorporated their holidays into their stories and the anthology is incredibly well-edited.

As I always do, here's my break down of each story.
Taking the Plunge by Shoshana David - This is steamy meet cute featuring a young woman on City Island and the hot visitor from Florida participating in a polar bear plunge. The sex is definitely sweltering. Five Stars

Phoebe and the Pea by Catherine Bilson - Poor relation Phoebe finds a pea in her three kings cake. I liked the premise a lot, but I thought that the story was spoiled by the format. Four Stars

The Boy Next Door by Mei Edwards​ - This was one of my favorites in this anthology. The leads felt so real and very cute. I loved that it was set in New Zealand and featured a Maori lead. I want more from this author. Five Stars.

A Holiday (or Two) to Remember by Christina Rose Andrews -This was another of my favorites. I laughed out loud several times while reading this! Where can I get my own resting murder face hottie? Five Stars

The Editor by Siobhan Kearney - This story had a lot of potential. I liked the antagonistic vibes between the leads. I just wish there was more to the story. Four Stars.

Easy as Pi by Leslie Bond - This is an adorably hot gay/bisexual romance. Can I put in an order for a massage from a hot Mexican baker please? Five Stars

Lip-Locked Besties by Livvy Ward - I liked this roommates to lovers story but compared to some of the other stories it's not as strong. Four stars.

Melting Hearts by Annika Steele - Matchmaking grandparents and homeowner woes make up the core of this cute story. I wish the holiday had been inserted better though. Four Stars.

Naked Attraction by Liv Honeywell - More matchmaking! This one features a cute mutual pining and some sexy shenanigans. How else will you celebrate World Naked Gardening Day! Five Stars.

Wrong Number by Krissy V - I loved this story featuring a disabled heroine. I'd have liked it to feature the actual sexual act, but what there was there was cute. I was also really grateful for the trigger warnings in this anthology. If they weren't there, I would have definitely have been triggered, as it was I was able to enjoy the story. Four Stars.

A Guide to Playing Rich by Ava Bari - Fun case of mistaken identity. I'd have liked a little more romance, but the attraction and connection was good. Four stars.

Finding Pride by Diana Ferris - A fun meet cute featuring a bisexual woman and a lesbian while at Pride. I grinned a lot reading this. Five Stars.

Dane's Redemption by Susannah Kade - A sweet little paranormal romance between a cursed bat and a descendant of the person who cursed him. I liked that the solution wasn't completely obvious. Four stars.

Dear Dolly by M.T. Kearney - Two old fashioned people in a modern world. I really loved the whole costuming vibe and the thread of name guessing. Five stars.

The Seadog's Wife by Katherine Moore - What fun holiday collection isn't complete without Talk Like a Pirate Day? I really liked the authentic look behind the scenes in Hollywood. Five Stars.

Feral Heart by Regina Griffiths - Another story where I really recommend not skipping the trigger warnings. This read more like women's fiction to me. Good women's fiction, but not as much romance. Three Stars.

Crewel Intentions by Joy Demorra - Lovely paranormal triad featuring a werewolf, a vampire, and a magic-user (I think). I really liked the smut (super hot) and the banter was cute. Five stars.

Unlawfully Ugly by Caitlyn Lynch - I normally really like Caitlyn Lynch's stuff, but I wasn't okay with the power dynamic. This is another story where I was grateful for the triggers. Four Stars.

Overall there were a lot of stories I loved and at like 900 pages it is definitely worth the price.

Five very enthusiastic stars.

I received an ARC from the Publisher, opinions expressed are my own.

[Kathy Heare Watts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Naked Attraction by Liv Honeywell
WORLD NAKED GARDENING DAY—FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY

I will have to say that whoever came up with this idea to take these fun and sometimes unusual holidays and turn them into stories for an anthology was clever. Liv Honeywell states “in her books, she includes a lot of humor, with realistic characters who aren’t perfect and scenes where sometimes things go wrong.” That is a great description of her story, Naked Attraction.

Two people, unknown to each other, will see each other in passing, but never really get to know each other, or even learn the other’s name. While there is a bit of a chemistry, life seems to always get in the way. Aunt Helen recognizes that her niece, Juliet, might have feelings for someone and gets her to share about a man she has seen in passing multiple times.

What a shock when Helen passes away months later---while Juliet knew she would inherit the penthouse with a rooftop garden, she heard the other neighbor lived abroad. Josh Carter returns to his new home, in a building he always admired, and still in awe that his father’s friend and a lady he tried to help would leave him this penthouse unit in her will.

The plot will have Josh and Juliet meeting once again, but this time, it comes with a shocking surprise. Josh will find a woman on the rooftop garden dancing and singing naked. Why would she do that, and what possessed him to clap? What will come of Josh and Juliet, and did they have a secret matchmaker in Aunt Helen?

“I think we need to have a toast. To Aunt Helen, bless her. Thank you for everything.”

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC from the publisher, and very much enjoyed it. The concept of centering romances around off-the-wall holidays provides a lot of levity and variety to this anthology. Did you know there was a World Naked Gardening Day? Neither did I. We start with the Polar Bear Plunge on January 1, and conclude with Ugly Christmas Sweater Day on the third Friday in December, with lots of sweet and sexy stories on those days and in between. The anthology does a good job providing information about each story with a heat rating (so you know which stories are safe to read on public transportation) and trigger warnings (the only story that I thought wasn’t warned for accurately was the exception that proved the rule). My favorites were Phoebe and the Pea, a Regency story with a governess becoming queen for a day; A Holiday (or Two) To Remember, which gave me many laughs about how the hero was literally a romance cover model from the neck down but had a serious case of resting murder face; The Editor, which displayed how much context matters when you’re interacting with someone; and The Seadog’s Wife, about an actress who still very much loves her ex-husband and accepts a role opposite him in a pirate movie.

[Lina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I really like reading anthologies every now and again and I really liked how this one was structured. I think its so great that they had a heat rating and trigger warnings. The stories were also organized into genres at the beginning. It was nice because this way you could pick what you were in the mood for.

In general I enjoyed the stories. They were engaging and fun. Of course there were some that were a bit harder to get through. In an anthology there's always gonna be ones that aren't your cup of tea but I could see why other people would like them. If you're in the mood for romance this is a good choice. There's so much variety so most people will find something they like.

My personal favourites were A Holiday (or Two) to Remember, The Editor, Dane's Redemption, and Crewel Intentions.

[Heather W · Rating 4 out of 5]

Weird &Wonderful Holiday Romance Anthology is a great collection of short stories from 18 authors. Some examples of the weird holidays being celebrated are Twelfth Night, World Naked Gardening Day, Pi Day, Finding Pride, and International Bat Night. I appreciate the Heat Rating Guide at the start of the anthology as well as the sexual typing (M/F, M/M, etc) and any trigger warnings for each story. With this type of information, there is something here for everyone.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Krissy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this collection of stories!! Not only a great compilation but the fact of having the heat index factor at the beginning!! What a great way to know in advance what exactly you can expect from each story! Whether a little romance with no swearing (level 1) to major heat in level 4! Every one was amazing and I truly enjoyed all of them!!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kety · Rating 5 out of 5]

This anthology has different kind of stories... from sweet love to hot moments...
Short stories that will kept reading until the end... and sometimes hopes for more...
Some new holidays, at least I don't known they exist!
A book set for all!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sondra Olbrias · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the odd holiday concept. All the stiories are sweet shorts. This is a great series for romance beginners. It's a good collection just not my cup of tea.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Miss Piggy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book however all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own, and given completely voluntarily.
I loved these! They grabbed me from the first page, kept me til the last and enthralled me in between. Well worth your time to read them.

[Lynn Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Weird and Wonderful Holiday Romance

Collection of 18 stories with different holiday themes. Not your normal holidays more like ugly sweater day and garden naked day. Enjoyed them all.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very fun anthology

Several new to me authors. I like the format of having details at the beginning as to heat index, etc.
I wish I had made notes along the way.
I really enjoyed the one with the grouch.
I also like the three kings day one.

[Lynall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun anthology

There are lots of enjoyable stories in this quirky anthology, very loosely based on fun internet ‘days’
My two favourites were ‘a holiday ( or two) to remember’ and The Editor, but lots of the other stories were fun too

[Tayra Sanders · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book hooked me from the beginning. I just couldn’t put it down. I fell for these characters and, what a story just perfect.

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed these books quite a bit. Good characters. Well written. Look forward to more from the authors in future.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Celicia Fowlkes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good collection of stories to read. The title was appropriate. There were some stories that I did not like but overall I enjoyed reading this collection.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow what a wonderful collection of stories which you will fall in love with and you will be unable to put down until you have read the last page of the last story. Sit back and enjoy

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jef · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of the stories were amazing, but others were not. A good way to get a feel for a bunch of different writers to find what appeals to you.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charming and sweet stories.
So many stories and such fun to read were offered in this collection. I loved all the stories they were weird I will agree and so different I loved that. I downloaded the book from Booksprouts Ms. Bilson put it up as an ARC so I will center on her story Phoebe and the Pea. What happens when you find the bean in your Twelfth Night cake crowned queen and then find out there is not one but three kings what is a girl to do? For a governess, this is a very unusual problem but fate and a little girl seems to think she can deal with it. It seems Major John Randwyck, Frank Cobley and Joseph Davies appear to be our kings. Who will Phoebe be attracted too I know which one I am hoping for? All the stories are like this one sweet with some being a little sexy. I loved the collections it is a great read for the holidays. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.