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Winter Break
WINTER BREAK - AN ANTHOLOGY OF FIVE STORIES
Oliver – M. Tasia
Will doesn’t want to be tutored, even though he knows he needs it. He has to maintain his grades to keep his scholarship to USC. He’s so not feeling the condescension coming from his tutor, Oliver, but he has to admit, the dude’s into what he’s doing and he’s smart. What Will didn’t expect was to be into Oliver.
Family Ties – Emily Mims
Texas A&M is huge and the chance Brody would run into Lemar next semester are slim to none. They share burritos before Brody has to hit the road to get home for the holidays. Texts, phone calls, and family drama make being apart worse, especially since they barely know each other. But it seems what they started has more promise than either of them anticipated.
Slipping – Elle Wright
An unexpected matchmaking attempt by a member of his study group has Rad reeling. Sky is too handsome, too self-assured, and too much of a distraction. Their start holds promise, but dark twists and turns, and a fair amount of heartbreak, scuttles what Rad thought would be something with staying power.
Unplugged – Kitty Bardot
After an amazing kiss, Liam and Brady plan to spend a whole day together before they head home for winter break. But bad weather has Brady leaving sooner than expected, and when Liam gets home, he learns the fam is going to their cabin – no phone, no electronics. Brady’s sure one kiss isn’t enough to bridge the unexplained silence, but Liam surprises him in more ways than one.
Study Buddy – Michael Buzzelli
Ryan’s unrequited crush is the only reason he goes to film class. The dude looks like he’s the next cover model for Surf Magazine. He’s also a serious film maker, and Ryan’s worse than an amateur film buff. They seem to find common ground, but everything that could interfere does and days later Ry’s pining on the other side of the country while visiting his family for the holidays. Of all people, William Shakespeare gives Ry hope by making a serendipitous appearance in Kyle’s room.
Oliver – M. Tasia
Will doesn’t want to be tutored, even though he knows he needs it. He has to maintain his grades to keep his scholarship to USC. He’s so not feeling the condescension coming from his tutor, Oliver, but he has to admit, the dude’s into what he’s doing and he’s smart. What Will didn’t expect was to be into Oliver.
Family Ties – Emily Mims
Texas A&M is huge and the chance Brody would run into Lemar next semester are slim to none. They share burritos before Brody has to hit the road to get home for the holidays. Texts, phone calls, and family drama make being apart worse, especially since they barely know each other. But it seems what they started has more promise than either of them anticipated.
Slipping – Elle Wright
An unexpected matchmaking attempt by a member of his study group has Rad reeling. Sky is too handsome, too self-assured, and too much of a distraction. Their start holds promise, but dark twists and turns, and a fair amount of heartbreak, scuttles what Rad thought would be something with staying power.
Unplugged – Kitty Bardot
After an amazing kiss, Liam and Brady plan to spend a whole day together before they head home for winter break. But bad weather has Brady leaving sooner than expected, and when Liam gets home, he learns the fam is going to their cabin – no phone, no electronics. Brady’s sure one kiss isn’t enough to bridge the unexplained silence, but Liam surprises him in more ways than one.
Study Buddy – Michael Buzzelli
Ryan’s unrequited crush is the only reason he goes to film class. The dude looks like he’s the next cover model for Surf Magazine. He’s also a serious film maker, and Ryan’s worse than an amateur film buff. They seem to find common ground, but everything that could interfere does and days later Ry’s pining on the other side of the country while visiting his family for the holidays. Of all people, William Shakespeare gives Ry hope by making a serendipitous appearance in Kyle’s room.
161 pages, Paperback
Published November 19, 2021
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About the author
M. Tasia
35 books378 followersM. Tasia is an mm romance author who lives in Ontario, Canada. Michelle is a dedicated people watcher, lover of romance novels, 80’s rock, and happily ever afters (once the MCs are put through their paces), who grew up with a love of reading. She’s a firm believer that everyone deserves to have love, excitement, and crazy hot romance in their lives. Love should be celebrated and shared.
To all my readers: Thank you. There’s no escaping the truth – without all of you, there wouldn’t be me, the author. Your support and kind words have taken me from being a new author who was unsure and panicked to an author with over twenty books under her belt. Okay, I’m still unsure and panicked, but I’m a work in progress. (Takes a sip of wine.)
I love sharing my stories with you and hearing how my characters have touched you and how you’ve cheered them on, cried with them, and even wanted to knock some sense into a few. Your encouragement has inspired me to continue on my writing journey. All the late nights, missed events, and looming deadlines have been worth it, knowing these stories have entertained and
stayed with you long after the book was finished.
Michelle XO
To all my readers: Thank you. There’s no escaping the truth – without all of you, there wouldn’t be me, the author. Your support and kind words have taken me from being a new author who was unsure and panicked to an author with over twenty books under her belt. Okay, I’m still unsure and panicked, but I’m a work in progress. (Takes a sip of wine.)
I love sharing my stories with you and hearing how my characters have touched you and how you’ve cheered them on, cried with them, and even wanted to knock some sense into a few. Your encouragement has inspired me to continue on my writing journey. All the late nights, missed events, and looming deadlines have been worth it, knowing these stories have entertained and
stayed with you long after the book was finished.
Michelle XO
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December 18, 2021
Winter Break Celebrations . . .
This Anthology includes five stories.
• OLIVER – M. Tasia
• FAMILY TIES – Emily Mims
• SLIPPING – Elle Wright
• UNPLUGGED – Kitty Bardot
• STUDY BUDDY – Michael Buzzelli
Clever holiday break stories for the college crowd will keep you reading to see how it all works out. Those quick winter break romances might just continue on into a shared future.
The stories are fast reads with likable characters and the impediments they face on the road to building a relationship. Each will have a happy conclusion to leave the reader with a smile. Grab your copy and enjoy!
This Anthology includes five stories.
• OLIVER – M. Tasia
• FAMILY TIES – Emily Mims
• SLIPPING – Elle Wright
• UNPLUGGED – Kitty Bardot
• STUDY BUDDY – Michael Buzzelli
Clever holiday break stories for the college crowd will keep you reading to see how it all works out. Those quick winter break romances might just continue on into a shared future.
The stories are fast reads with likable characters and the impediments they face on the road to building a relationship. Each will have a happy conclusion to leave the reader with a smile. Grab your copy and enjoy!
December 20, 2021
Five Short and Sweet Holiday Stories
“Winter Break” is a multi-author (including my absolute FAVORITE in the genre - M. Tasia!) compilation of new adult MM contemporary romance shorts that get us in the holiday spirit. Each story is completely about the chemistry and the building connection between young men finding their way to each other, and they are so sweet. While there aren’t really any sexy bits in these tales, the chemistry sizzles, and the characters are so loveable that I couldn’t put it down. My particular favorite was Tasia’s “opposites attract” story about college kids from very different worlds finding their way to each other. Another hit in my opinion!
“Winter Break” is a multi-author (including my absolute FAVORITE in the genre - M. Tasia!) compilation of new adult MM contemporary romance shorts that get us in the holiday spirit. Each story is completely about the chemistry and the building connection between young men finding their way to each other, and they are so sweet. While there aren’t really any sexy bits in these tales, the chemistry sizzles, and the characters are so loveable that I couldn’t put it down. My particular favorite was Tasia’s “opposites attract” story about college kids from very different worlds finding their way to each other. Another hit in my opinion!
December 28, 2021
Fantastic anthology! Wonderful collection of young men growing into their best selves. The group of authors created several sweet stories with low angst of college students clumsily finding love and trying to hold onto it. Great group of characters. Delightful dilemmas. I liked the story of Oliver and Will best. Oliver's parental support team was amazing! Well done. I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 15, 2021
Several short holiday stories all with a theme of college romances. An easy read with diverse characters but all celebrating the holidays in one way or another. All conclude with their own happy endings which is festive and quite nice.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 31, 2021
Well written and Enjoyable reads. Well developed characters and relationships among them not always easy. Lots of emotions and issues flying around. Good realities and backgrounds that add to the stories.
I received a free copy od this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy od this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 17, 2021
Quick, heartwarmingly sweet reads.
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