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The Original Sinners #8.6
A Midwinter Night's Dream: A Christmas Novella
USA Today bestseller Tiffany Reisz turns back the clock on her Original Sinners series to the Victorian era in this kinky Christmas romance...
Two days before Christmas 1871, the newly-minted Baron Marcus Stearns returns to London for the reading of his long-estranged and much-despised father's will, fully certain he will inherit nothing but the title. He receives the shock of his life when he learns that he and his sister Lady Claire will only inherit their late father's vast estate if he marries—immediately.
Kingsley, the Baron's lover and devoted valet, offers a simple solution to a seemingly Herculean task—the Baron should simply marry his beautiful ward Eleanor. Yet while the Baron longs to do just that...he possesses a dangerous secret that threatens to destroy their marriage before it's hardly begun.
Written in the spirit of "Once More, With Feeling" (the musical episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER) and "Atomic Shakespeare" (the legendary "Taming of the Shrew" episode of MOONLIGHTING), comes A MIDWINTER NIGHT'S DREAM, an Original Sinners Victorian Christmas novella.
Two days before Christmas 1871, the newly-minted Baron Marcus Stearns returns to London for the reading of his long-estranged and much-despised father's will, fully certain he will inherit nothing but the title. He receives the shock of his life when he learns that he and his sister Lady Claire will only inherit their late father's vast estate if he marries—immediately.
Kingsley, the Baron's lover and devoted valet, offers a simple solution to a seemingly Herculean task—the Baron should simply marry his beautiful ward Eleanor. Yet while the Baron longs to do just that...he possesses a dangerous secret that threatens to destroy their marriage before it's hardly begun.
Written in the spirit of "Once More, With Feeling" (the musical episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER) and "Atomic Shakespeare" (the legendary "Taming of the Shrew" episode of MOONLIGHTING), comes A MIDWINTER NIGHT'S DREAM, an Original Sinners Victorian Christmas novella.
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159 books9,305 followersTiffany Reisz is the USA Today-bestselling author. She lives in Kentucky with her husband and two cats. Find her online at TiffanyReisz.com.
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December 26, 2018
Mmmm yummy! Søren, Kingsley & Nora never disappoint me. 👅👅👅
February 16, 2020
5 'fabulous' stars
I became a little spoiled. I can't end a year without Tiffany Reisz's Christmas novella. I don’t know what I'm gonna do if she stops writing them. I hope she still has a lot of material. This one was fabulous! Truly, I totally wouldn't mind if she decides to re-write the entire Original Sinners series to Victorian style because that was such fun. I made a huge mess of this novella. Really, you should've seen this. I highlighted the shit out of it.
Søren is a baron, Kingsley is his valet and Eleanor his ward. The best "alternative reality" ever. And it's official - I am utterly and hopelessly in love with Søren. Yeah, it's true. We had kind of a shaky start, more like a love-hate relationship. Let's just say that I was far from being a fan of his. Then I was slowly starting to warm up to him in The Prince and falling for him in The Scent of Winter. Now, I can say we are happily in love. Don’t worry, Kingsley is still the love of my life, he's my ultimate favorite one and he will always be. But Søren was really loveable in this one and he was adorably playful. It suited him.
Kingsley was his usual kinky self and all French. His snarky comments were priceless.
And I enjoyed very much how bitchy he was to Søren. That's how true love looks like.
The most beautiful thing about this novella was their relationship. It always bothered me a little that Søren so rarely told Kingsley how he feels about him. He opened himself to Nora, to Father Ballard, even to Magdalena, and I had a feeling they knew more about his love for King than Kingsley himself. But here, Søren expressed his love so beautifully.
Eleanor was strangely ladylike and almost innocent but no less mischievous and naughty. No matter the time period, Søren and Kingsley always have hands full with her.
A must read for all the fans of The Original Sinners. You definitely don't want to miss this one!
I became a little spoiled. I can't end a year without Tiffany Reisz's Christmas novella. I don’t know what I'm gonna do if she stops writing them. I hope she still has a lot of material. This one was fabulous! Truly, I totally wouldn't mind if she decides to re-write the entire Original Sinners series to Victorian style because that was such fun. I made a huge mess of this novella. Really, you should've seen this. I highlighted the shit out of it.
Søren is a baron, Kingsley is his valet and Eleanor his ward. The best "alternative reality" ever. And it's official - I am utterly and hopelessly in love with Søren. Yeah, it's true. We had kind of a shaky start, more like a love-hate relationship. Let's just say that I was far from being a fan of his. Then I was slowly starting to warm up to him in The Prince and falling for him in The Scent of Winter. Now, I can say we are happily in love. Don’t worry, Kingsley is still the love of my life, he's my ultimate favorite one and he will always be. But Søren was really loveable in this one and he was adorably playful. It suited him.
“Just get married,” Kingsley said.
“Just get married? Wonderful idea. Tell the driver to stop by the Bride Shop. I need to buy a bride. We’ll take two. One for me and one for you. Perhaps a third to keep as a spare. Grand idea. Brilliant.”
Kingsley was his usual kinky self and all French. His snarky comments were priceless.
“She’s a virgin.”
“What of it? So was I. Once. I think. I assume so at least. Must have been at some point.” Kingsley shook his head. “A dark time in my past. I must have blocked it from my memory.”
And I enjoyed very much how bitchy he was to Søren. That's how true love looks like.
“Have you forgotten who you are addressing? Have you forgotten I’m French? In England, you bow and scrape to your aristocracy, but in France, we cut your fucking heads off. Pardon me—we cut your fucking heads off, My Lord.”
The most beautiful thing about this novella was their relationship. It always bothered me a little that Søren so rarely told Kingsley how he feels about him. He opened himself to Nora, to Father Ballard, even to Magdalena, and I had a feeling they knew more about his love for King than Kingsley himself. But here, Søren expressed his love so beautifully.
And while we’re at it…yes to everything you ever want from me. Anything you wish for, hope for, the dream of …yes to it all.”
Eleanor was strangely ladylike and almost innocent but no less mischievous and naughty. No matter the time period, Søren and Kingsley always have hands full with her.
A must read for all the fans of The Original Sinners. You definitely don't want to miss this one!
December 28, 2018
Set in 1871, Baron Marcus Stearns travels to London for the reading of his late father’s will. As he is informed of a unique condition that must be met before inheriting the family estate, Søren must make a swift decision in order to protect his sister and the ever-precocious Eleanor. Of course, Kingsley suggests the obvious choice to Søren, but he wants to shield Eleanor from his darkest secrets.
“You are one of those wicked lords who takes poor girls off the streets and does all sorts of nasty things to them.”
An Original Sinners Victorian Christmas novella, this short but stimulating story satisfies in so many ways. With the essence of this kinky trinity etched into every page, it was immensely fun to read how they are immersed in a different era with rigid societal rules. Of course, Søren, Kingsley and Nora make their own reality and that’s what always makes these characters intriguing and endearing.
In A Midwinter Night’s Dream, Tiffany Reisz successfully pens a tale steeped in fantasy, eroticism and witty dialogue.
*This was a (F)BR with Twinsie Hawkey!*
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December 27, 2018
Original Sinners rejoice!!
Tiffany Reisz gifts her newsletter subscribers a new Original Sinners short story every Christmas and they are always the perfect fix to get fans through another year of homesickness from these well-established characters. A Midwinter Night's Dream is Reisz's 2018 gift and it is perfection!
A Midwinter Night's Dream is a very Victorian retelling of the history and mechanics that make up the trinity of core characters in this collection. Søren, Kingsley, and Nora become Lord Marcus Lennox Søren Stearns, his valet Kingsley, and his 19-year-old ward Eleanor, a former pickpocket. There's a wedding, French pornography, and a pair of leather gloves that are put to good use. Sound interesting? Check it out.
My favorite quote:
"Love is a sacrament."
Tiffany Reisz gifts her newsletter subscribers a new Original Sinners short story every Christmas and they are always the perfect fix to get fans through another year of homesickness from these well-established characters. A Midwinter Night's Dream is Reisz's 2018 gift and it is perfection!
A Midwinter Night's Dream is a very Victorian retelling of the history and mechanics that make up the trinity of core characters in this collection. Søren, Kingsley, and Nora become Lord Marcus Lennox Søren Stearns, his valet Kingsley, and his 19-year-old ward Eleanor, a former pickpocket. There's a wedding, French pornography, and a pair of leather gloves that are put to good use. Sound interesting? Check it out.
My favorite quote:
"Love is a sacrament."
December 21, 2018
Ugh. You start reading and smiling and loving and dreaming and bam it's already over!!!
I think we need a new law that says every Original Sinners book has to be at least 500 pages!!! A thousand even!
I just love Søren + Kingsley + Nora so much!
And I was so happy for them in this story. I kinda wished that it was real. Everything would've been so much easier and less heartbreaking for all involved. Especially the reader. BUT - it was only a little Holiday Fantasy ...
BEAUTIFUL STORY!
This series can't ever end!
January 7, 2019
4.5 STARS!
Soren, King, and Nora in Victorian times?! It's everything you'd expect it to be; irreverent, kinky, and highly entertaining.
Monique's review is fabulous and can be read HERE.
Soren, King, and Nora in Victorian times?! It's everything you'd expect it to be; irreverent, kinky, and highly entertaining.
Monique's review is fabulous and can be read HERE.
December 28, 2018
“Marriage isn’t evil.
Boring, useless, and monotonous, but not evil.”
- Kingsley
* * *
“Just get married? Wonderful idea. Tell the driver to stop by the Bride Shop. I need to buy a bride. We’ll take two. One for me and one for you. Perhaps a third to keep as a spare. Grand idea. Brilliant.”
- Søren Stearns
* * *
“Everything. You asked my price. My price is everything. I do want a true marriage with you and everything that comes with it, including your secrets.”
- Nora Schreiber
* * *
“Yes to everything you ever want from me. Anything you wish for, hope for, dream of…yes to it all.”
- Soren Stearns
* * *
“I’m supposed to be her guardian. How do I guard her from myself?”
- Soren
Boring, useless, and monotonous, but not evil.”
- Kingsley
* * *
“Just get married? Wonderful idea. Tell the driver to stop by the Bride Shop. I need to buy a bride. We’ll take two. One for me and one for you. Perhaps a third to keep as a spare. Grand idea. Brilliant.”
- Søren Stearns
* * *
“Everything. You asked my price. My price is everything. I do want a true marriage with you and everything that comes with it, including your secrets.”
- Nora Schreiber
* * *
“Yes to everything you ever want from me. Anything you wish for, hope for, dream of…yes to it all.”
- Soren Stearns
* * *
“I’m supposed to be her guardian. How do I guard her from myself?”
- Soren
December 31, 2018
Genre: Erotica
Type: Standalone novella from The Original Sinners series
POV: Third Person
Rating:
The unholy trinity is back - in Victorian time. Nora, Soren and Kingsley has been my dream team since I first encountered them in the Original Sinners series. I love how they had this special relationship with understanding and compromise between them.
This book was like the beginning of their relationship but in alternate Victorian reality, which I love but I do wish for a little bit more of the historical elements. Kingsley was of course as amusing as always. I like the storyline and these characters never failed to make me all hot and bothered.
A Midwinter Night’s Dream is a perfect little Christmas gift to the fans of The Original Sinners series.
🎀 🔌 🎀 . . . (F)BR With Twinsie CC . . . 🎀 🔌 🎀
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Type: Standalone novella from The Original Sinners series
POV: Third Person
Rating:
The unholy trinity is back - in Victorian time. Nora, Soren and Kingsley has been my dream team since I first encountered them in the Original Sinners series. I love how they had this special relationship with understanding and compromise between them.
“No, I am certainly flattered that you think I could leave you. Even if I wanted to, I couldn’t. My love for you is a beast so unholy strong not even Hercules could slay it. Now that I’ve said that, I imagine Hercules was a mythological figure who also must have had an enormous cock.”
This book was like the beginning of their relationship but in alternate Victorian reality, which I love but I do wish for a little bit more of the historical elements. Kingsley was of course as amusing as always. I like the storyline and these characters never failed to make me all hot and bothered.
“I’ve wedded you and worshiped you with my body,” he said. “Now it’s time I endow you with all my worldly goods. And so I give you Kingsley, the most valuable of all my worldly goods.”
A Midwinter Night’s Dream is a perfect little Christmas gift to the fans of The Original Sinners series.
🎀 🔌 🎀 . . . (F)BR With Twinsie CC . . . 🎀 🔌 🎀
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January 4, 2019
It's a enjoyable story about Nora's "historic" dream in her hospital bed.
Miss Reisz is one of the few authors whose novels are always interesting, especially those of her "Sinners" series. We never have enough of the special relationship between Eleanor (Nora), Kingsley and Soren.
And since this novella was our Christmas present, I have no reason to complain. ;)
N.B. I notice a few mistakes. If the author want to know what they are I can send them to her.
4½ *
Miss Reisz is one of the few authors whose novels are always interesting, especially those of her "Sinners" series. We never have enough of the special relationship between Eleanor (Nora), Kingsley and Soren.
And since this novella was our Christmas present, I have no reason to complain. ;)
N.B. I notice a few mistakes. If the author want to know what they are I can send them to her.
4½ *
December 20, 2018
How could I not love anything that had the unholy trinity in it?!?! Honestly, I’ll never get tired of reading about Soren, Kingsley and Nora!!!! They are up there with my all time favourite characters and this novella was just a perfect winters tale with a balance of heart warming story and erotica! What more could a girl ask for? Definitely worth reading. Loved loved loved it ❤️❤️❤️
December 24, 2018
What a treat to read this novella a night before Christmas -- a very different Christmas story. It is hot, kinky and with witty dialogue that will put a smile in you. If there's one thing I'm sure of is that, I'll never get enough of these characters. So, if you're a fan of Soren, Nora, & Kingsley this is another fantastic novella that you'll definitely enjoy as much as I did.
July 24, 2021
July, 2021
Weird. Fun. Interesting.
December, 2018
It seems Kingsley Edge will be in A Midwinter Night's Dream, so I look forward to any and all perverted things I find on the pages of this novella... was what I said before I read it.
What do I say now that I have? Hmmm...
An odd little story.
I smiled when I read the blurb for this Original Sinners novella. Too bad it was 3 AM when I got the email, otherwise I would've jumped right in.
The author warned her readers several times this story would get weird. I didn't think it was while I was reading it. It wasn't until I was done with it, and thought about what I read that that word came to my mind: Weird! How could it not be weird to read a story in which Nora and Søren get married, and Kingsley is Søren's valet/lover formerly known as Princess?
It was them, but in new roles. It was strange... Dreamlike...
In any case I prefer Kingsley as King, no matter how fetching he must've been as Princess.
January 1, 2019
Any time spent with Søren, Nora & Kingsley is PERFECTION. ♥♥
December 22, 2018
Nora, Søren, and Kingsley - need I say more? What an absolute joy to find this gift in my email today. I was done with it an hour later, and I loved loved loved it! This year’s Christmas story was well written and extremely engaging for us 8th circle trinity lovers. No spoilers, just go read it now. You won’t be disappointed.
All the stars ✅
All the stars ✅
December 25, 2018
One word: NOSTALGIA.
These characters, this world brings back memories. Also thanks to Ms Reisz for gifting a free novella to her readers for Christmas every year, that's really nice of her.
And - Tiffany Reisz should write more historical. Please?
These characters, this world brings back memories. Also thanks to Ms Reisz for gifting a free novella to her readers for Christmas every year, that's really nice of her.
And - Tiffany Reisz should write more historical. Please?
November 19, 2019
Es la historia de Navidad del año pasado, que aún no la había leído (ya tengo la de este año y soy una ñiñi ñiñi de leer las cosas en orden 😆).
Como siempre, es un placer volver al mundo de mis queridos sinners de Tiffany Reisz, sobre todo si están Soren y Nora (Eleanor, en esta historia) por medio.
Aquí Tiffany Reisz se hace una especie de retelling breve del inicio de la historia entre Soren y Eleanor, que, por supuesto, he disfrutado. Es un relato curioso, cuqui y guarro ideal para las Navidades guarretas que la Reisz gusta de felicitarnos
Como siempre, es un placer volver al mundo de mis queridos sinners de Tiffany Reisz, sobre todo si están Soren y Nora (Eleanor, en esta historia) por medio.
Aquí Tiffany Reisz se hace una especie de retelling breve del inicio de la historia entre Soren y Eleanor, que, por supuesto, he disfrutado. Es un relato curioso, cuqui y guarro ideal para las Navidades guarretas que la Reisz gusta de felicitarnos
December 22, 2018
This is the Original Sinners novella I’ve always wanted and needed and I never knew it.
Tiffany Reisz gave me such a great Christmas gift with this year’s special Christmas novella! I absolutely LOVED it! I’ve missed Nora, Søren and Kingsley together!!!
Tiffany Reisz gave me such a great Christmas gift with this year’s special Christmas novella! I absolutely LOVED it! I’ve missed Nora, Søren and Kingsley together!!!
December 21, 2018
My Christmas reading list wouldn't be the same without something new from Tiffany Reisz revolving around her Original Sinners cast; particularly if it's about Soren, Eleanor and Kingsley. A Midwinter Night's Dream combined the Victorian era with Reisz's tempting erotica, weaving a tale that held me captivated. This fan favorite trio of characters were at their witty, naughty best. But there was still a lovely message and more than a bit of Christmas spirit, giving this a touch of poignancy that will touch your heart.
December 20, 2018
It’s so hard to give a short story 5 stars but since it’s Tiffany, it must be done.
These three characters are the trifecta of sexiness. I love their interactions with each other. I love the sexy times. I love their hearts.
Perfect little story for the holidays. Thank you, Ms. Reisz!!
And by the way, I’d earn demerits any time if Søren is the one to punish me.
These three characters are the trifecta of sexiness. I love their interactions with each other. I love the sexy times. I love their hearts.
Perfect little story for the holidays. Thank you, Ms. Reisz!!
And by the way, I’d earn demerits any time if Søren is the one to punish me.
December 30, 2018
Tiffany Reisz gives the best Christmas presents to her readers! <3 And when she warns you things are weird, you can take it to heart. However, I am always here for any weird with Søren, Kingsley and Nora and will never have enough of them!
December 20, 2018
I loved this Christmas treat. Ms Reisz does it again. For all Original Sinners lovers, this one is for you.
I loved how Nora, Soren and Kingsley all became entwined in a fairy tale with bits and pieces from the past. It was entertaining to see Nora so modest and shy. It always intrigues me how their conversation is so funny and represent them for who they are. And the sex is always hot and kinky and smoking hot. I get a feeling like I know them for real and experience everything with them. Yeah I just love this one. Thank you Tiffany
I loved how Nora, Soren and Kingsley all became entwined in a fairy tale with bits and pieces from the past. It was entertaining to see Nora so modest and shy. It always intrigues me how their conversation is so funny and represent them for who they are. And the sex is always hot and kinky and smoking hot. I get a feeling like I know them for real and experience everything with them. Yeah I just love this one. Thank you Tiffany
December 21, 2018
A Midwinter Night's Dream was everything I wanted for Christmas, and I didn't even know it! A hot short with Søren, King and Nora - but not set in our time period. What more can an Original Sinners fan ask for?
I loved the intimacy between the characters, and the way everything came together. There was love, tenderness, and of course, some caning as well ;)
I loved the intimacy between the characters, and the way everything came together. There was love, tenderness, and of course, some caning as well ;)
August 15, 2019
I don’t think there’s a group of characters I love more than Soren, Nora & Kingsley. This was a perfect bite sized Christmas tale full of beautiful kink & just the right amount of pain. Perfection
February 8, 2025
LOVED this novella set in historical times!!!! SO good!!!
Red velvet tufted chair…Soren…the ending…🫢
Kingsley as cheeky as ever!!!
Red velvet tufted chair…Soren…the ending…🫢
Kingsley as cheeky as ever!!!
December 22, 2018
A Midwinter Night's Dream is a kinky and funny holiday short that I adored.
November 23, 2020
Whenever the unholy trinity gets together, I'm enthralled.
Another winner since I just can't get enough of them!
Grab it for free on Tiffany Reisz's website
December 30, 2021
A Midwinter Nights Dream is an AU of Tiffany Reisz’s Original Sinners series. Set in Victorian England, Baron Sterns aka Søren to his friends, travels to London with his valet and lover, Kingsley, for reading of his late estranged fathers will where he learns that in order for him and his sister to inherit Søren must marry immediately. Kingsley suggest the only desirable option Sørens ward, Eleanor.
The Siren has been on my radar forever and after reading AMND it has officially become a top priority. Midwinter is a funny, charming, kinky, and perfect winter read.
Some of the stuff 🌹
- age gap
- fun w gloves on
- queer
- palm kiss
- “let’s look at porn together”
I’m so ready to dive head first into this series 💕
The Siren has been on my radar forever and after reading AMND it has officially become a top priority. Midwinter is a funny, charming, kinky, and perfect winter read.
Some of the stuff 🌹
- age gap
- fun w gloves on
- queer
- palm kiss
- “let’s look at porn together”
I’m so ready to dive head first into this series 💕
December 22, 2018
It was amazing. I loved it!
This is an Original Sinners novella set in Victorian England starring the unholy trinity: not Father Stearns but Baron Stearns and not Eleanor, a reformed car thief but a reformed pickpocket and now Søren’s ward. And Kingsley, of course, plays Søren’s valet, a valet devoted to all his masters’ needs…
If you (still) haven’t read @tiffany_reisz add this novella to your Christmas readinglist. This is the best way to enter the fantastic world she created.
This is an Original Sinners novella set in Victorian England starring the unholy trinity: not Father Stearns but Baron Stearns and not Eleanor, a reformed car thief but a reformed pickpocket and now Søren’s ward. And Kingsley, of course, plays Søren’s valet, a valet devoted to all his masters’ needs…
If you (still) haven’t read @tiffany_reisz add this novella to your Christmas readinglist. This is the best way to enter the fantastic world she created.
January 4, 2019
Big surprise, but I LOVED IT.
This novella is perfect on all counts. We get Nora, King and Søren and they’re their magnificent selves. And then they’re all European!! British aristocracy and kinky as ever.
Gah!
Thanks Tiff.
This novella is perfect on all counts. We get Nora, King and Søren and they’re their magnificent selves. And then they’re all European!! British aristocracy and kinky as ever.
Gah!
Thanks Tiff.
March 29, 2019
Hey, look at this! I read this last night and am writing my review. Go team! Anyway, I liked this a lot and it was basically just what I expected, but there's no point in reading it if you haven't read the main series, ha.
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