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Christmas Collection
Cuddle up to Christmas with this three-book boxset filled with all the festive feels and fuzzies.
A bad boy falling hard for a good boy. The redemption of a modern-day Scrooge. Enemies become lovers in a remote, snowed-in hotel… All feature in these heartwarming Christmas stories.
His Perfect Christmas Gift
To keep his pretty boy face intact Felix has to flee his hedonistic London life, leaving the mess he’s made far behind him. Gabriel’s world revolves around the family-owned pub that’s been his forever home in the tiny village he loves so much. His life is calm and settled — until a stranger, seeking shelter from a blizzard, disrupts everything he’s ever known.
The Boss of Christmas Present
Jordan’s harbouring a secret crush on his boss, but he’s starting to wonder why. Conrad might be Mr. Hot Stuff, but as Christmas draws near the guy’s less Santa Claus and more Scrooge.
Christmas Spirit
A lowly kitchen boy despised by all, Georgie’s a modern day Cinderfella. Roland’s an award winning chef. Arrogant and frosty, he’s also Georgie’s boss. The only thing the two have in common is a mutual loathing — and a mutual attraction neither will admit to.
Dive into the Christmas Collection to find your next festive book boyfriend!
Note: the books featured in Christmas Collection were originally published as individual titles, and they remain as such with each being available to buy or read in KU. Please check beforehand whether you already own or have read them.
A bad boy falling hard for a good boy. The redemption of a modern-day Scrooge. Enemies become lovers in a remote, snowed-in hotel… All feature in these heartwarming Christmas stories.
His Perfect Christmas Gift
To keep his pretty boy face intact Felix has to flee his hedonistic London life, leaving the mess he’s made far behind him. Gabriel’s world revolves around the family-owned pub that’s been his forever home in the tiny village he loves so much. His life is calm and settled — until a stranger, seeking shelter from a blizzard, disrupts everything he’s ever known.
The Boss of Christmas Present
Jordan’s harbouring a secret crush on his boss, but he’s starting to wonder why. Conrad might be Mr. Hot Stuff, but as Christmas draws near the guy’s less Santa Claus and more Scrooge.
Christmas Spirit
A lowly kitchen boy despised by all, Georgie’s a modern day Cinderfella. Roland’s an award winning chef. Arrogant and frosty, he’s also Georgie’s boss. The only thing the two have in common is a mutual loathing — and a mutual attraction neither will admit to.
Dive into the Christmas Collection to find your next festive book boyfriend!
Note: the books featured in Christmas Collection were originally published as individual titles, and they remain as such with each being available to buy or read in KU. Please check beforehand whether you already own or have read them.
438 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 11, 2022
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November 22, 2022
I was gifted this box set. I had already read/reviewed the first book, so I've just pasted the review here. Books 2 and three will get a short and sweet review.
His Perfect Christmas Gift.
I was gifted my copy of this book, that I write a review was not required.
But PEEPS!! I gotta tell you about this book!
I will be honest, I don't usually much care for Christmas stories, but something about this one pulled me in, hook, line and sinker. And I am so bloody glad it did!
Felix runs from London after yet another bad decision. His life is full of them, but this time it really wasn't him doing the instigating of this particular bad decision. No one will believe him though. getting caught in a snow storm in the middle of nowhere wasn't entirely his plan, but it'll work, for now. having the delicious Gabriel to drool over helps. Gabriel is not a city boy like Felix. He loves his home in village of Applemead, and working in his parents pub. Felix will be gone when the snow melts anyway so Gabriel can't let his heart go to Felix, but did someone tell his heart that?
If I gush in this review, I'm sorry (but not really!)
This book, right? It's delicious, it's sexy, it's emotional, it's every kind of emotion known to man, and then some. It almost made me cry and trust me, that's a major feat for me, but not quite. It made me chuckle, a lot, but I can't pinpoint what I was chuckling at! I sat down to read a few pages, and did not move til I was done! I got pulled in, and the book did not let go.
Felix has some sort of revelation here, and it really is beautiful watching him bloom under the villagers care and praise. he never had that before. He wants Gabriel, with every fibre of his being, but as Felix knows he will be gone with the snow, he tries hard to fight it, he really does. but Gabriel worms his way in to Felix' heart, just when he wasn't looking.
Gabriel, bless, also tries hard to not let Felix in, but the man positively bulldozes his way in, without realizing it!
But what I especially loved about this book, and I mean, love love LOVED about this book, was this:
There is no sex in this book!
Oh, don't get me wrong, there is heat and passion and chemistry and all the other things that usually come with a hot and heavy book, but the actual act is missing. And it makes me giggle to type that *I* loved that! Cos I say it often enough, I like the smexier books, I really do. But this one? Not needed, and I honestly think I might not have enjoyed it quite so much had it been explicit. (which also makes me chuckle!)
It's billed as low-angst. I think it's quite high on the angst scale for Felix, but not so much Gabriel. Felix really does almost become another person here, and at the end, he really does become a better man.
I loved all the traditions the village has, around the Winter Solstice and Christmas.
And Ms Ryecart?? Can I get that mulled cider recipe, please??
So! in case you missed it, I bloody loved this book, I really did!
5 full, sparkly Christmas stars.
*same worded review will appear elsewhere*
The Boss of Christmas Present.
Jordan has crushed on his boss for 2 years. When said boos discovers he plans to leave, Conrad begins to realise he might not just lose his PA, he might actually lose the love of his life.
What I loved about this one, was it comes out kinda clean. I really did love that, much like the first book, whats NOT here is what makes it. Its short and sweet and I loved that Conrad realised before it was too late, just what Jordan means to him and that he asks Jordan to help him be a better man, and boss.
Christmas Spirit.
It took me a while, but I managed to put all the bits together in time, I really did and I loved that.
I loved that Georgie can't see what's happening but Roland does. It's grumpy Roland that realises they aren't really getting out of this mess until they are happy, and more importantly, TOGETHER!
Smexier than the other two, but no less a great deal of fun and wonderful reading.
Had I read the second and third books individually, and not back to back, I might not have enjoyed them quite so much, but I really did love them. I know these have been released before, but Christmas reads this year are brilliant!
5 stars for all three books.
*same worded review will appear elsewhere
His Perfect Christmas Gift.
I was gifted my copy of this book, that I write a review was not required.
But PEEPS!! I gotta tell you about this book!
I will be honest, I don't usually much care for Christmas stories, but something about this one pulled me in, hook, line and sinker. And I am so bloody glad it did!
Felix runs from London after yet another bad decision. His life is full of them, but this time it really wasn't him doing the instigating of this particular bad decision. No one will believe him though. getting caught in a snow storm in the middle of nowhere wasn't entirely his plan, but it'll work, for now. having the delicious Gabriel to drool over helps. Gabriel is not a city boy like Felix. He loves his home in village of Applemead, and working in his parents pub. Felix will be gone when the snow melts anyway so Gabriel can't let his heart go to Felix, but did someone tell his heart that?
If I gush in this review, I'm sorry (but not really!)
This book, right? It's delicious, it's sexy, it's emotional, it's every kind of emotion known to man, and then some. It almost made me cry and trust me, that's a major feat for me, but not quite. It made me chuckle, a lot, but I can't pinpoint what I was chuckling at! I sat down to read a few pages, and did not move til I was done! I got pulled in, and the book did not let go.
Felix has some sort of revelation here, and it really is beautiful watching him bloom under the villagers care and praise. he never had that before. He wants Gabriel, with every fibre of his being, but as Felix knows he will be gone with the snow, he tries hard to fight it, he really does. but Gabriel worms his way in to Felix' heart, just when he wasn't looking.
Gabriel, bless, also tries hard to not let Felix in, but the man positively bulldozes his way in, without realizing it!
But what I especially loved about this book, and I mean, love love LOVED about this book, was this:
There is no sex in this book!
Oh, don't get me wrong, there is heat and passion and chemistry and all the other things that usually come with a hot and heavy book, but the actual act is missing. And it makes me giggle to type that *I* loved that! Cos I say it often enough, I like the smexier books, I really do. But this one? Not needed, and I honestly think I might not have enjoyed it quite so much had it been explicit. (which also makes me chuckle!)
It's billed as low-angst. I think it's quite high on the angst scale for Felix, but not so much Gabriel. Felix really does almost become another person here, and at the end, he really does become a better man.
I loved all the traditions the village has, around the Winter Solstice and Christmas.
And Ms Ryecart?? Can I get that mulled cider recipe, please??
So! in case you missed it, I bloody loved this book, I really did!
5 full, sparkly Christmas stars.
*same worded review will appear elsewhere*
The Boss of Christmas Present.
Jordan has crushed on his boss for 2 years. When said boos discovers he plans to leave, Conrad begins to realise he might not just lose his PA, he might actually lose the love of his life.
What I loved about this one, was it comes out kinda clean. I really did love that, much like the first book, whats NOT here is what makes it. Its short and sweet and I loved that Conrad realised before it was too late, just what Jordan means to him and that he asks Jordan to help him be a better man, and boss.
Christmas Spirit.
It took me a while, but I managed to put all the bits together in time, I really did and I loved that.
I loved that Georgie can't see what's happening but Roland does. It's grumpy Roland that realises they aren't really getting out of this mess until they are happy, and more importantly, TOGETHER!
Smexier than the other two, but no less a great deal of fun and wonderful reading.
Had I read the second and third books individually, and not back to back, I might not have enjoyed them quite so much, but I really did love them. I know these have been released before, but Christmas reads this year are brilliant!
5 stars for all three books.
*same worded review will appear elsewhere
November 24, 2022
I read all three of these stories when they were first published and I loved them. I'll share excerpts from my original reviews below.
Christmas Spirit
I haven't read a lot of enemies-to-lovers books (this one truly is an enemies-to-lovers one as they really seem to hate each other) and this one has a twist. No, I'm not telling what it is. 😊
I love to read about characters from completely disparate walks of life who fall for each other. Kind of like Cinderella or Pretty Woman – but even better with two male main characters. Georgie has had such a hard life and the head chef, Roland, where he currently works has made that life even harder.
The Boss of Christmas Present
Jordan has been crushing on his scrooge of a boss for 2 years and he's finally had enough of being underpaid and undervalued. He's got several job interviews lined up for the new year.
Conrad hasn't always been such a scrooge and recent happenings have forced him to take a hard look at what and who he's become. He finally realizes what a gem he has in Jordan.
This short novella isn't short on feels. I was alternately drying sad tears and happy tears. It also had the perfect blend of lighthearted moments.
His Perfect Christmas Gift
This is a super low angst story and is set in a quaint little rural village where the snow is deep.
Felix Hennessy is on the outs with his family and friends so he’s heading to a luxury hotel for the holidays. Detours and bad weather derail his plans and his car gets stuck in the snow near Applemead where he is taken in by the local pub’s owners and their son.
Gabriel York tried living in the city but he missed his home in Applemead too much. He enjoys working for his parents and his life in the village but he wishes he could find someone to share his life.
If you’re looking for a steamy story this won’t be the book for you. However, if you love a sweet and wonderful holiday themed book to read, I don’t think you can go wrong with this one.
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In conclusion this bundle of books contains three wonderful and heartwarming Christmas stories and I loved all of them.
Christmas Spirit
I haven't read a lot of enemies-to-lovers books (this one truly is an enemies-to-lovers one as they really seem to hate each other) and this one has a twist. No, I'm not telling what it is. 😊
I love to read about characters from completely disparate walks of life who fall for each other. Kind of like Cinderella or Pretty Woman – but even better with two male main characters. Georgie has had such a hard life and the head chef, Roland, where he currently works has made that life even harder.
The Boss of Christmas Present
Jordan has been crushing on his scrooge of a boss for 2 years and he's finally had enough of being underpaid and undervalued. He's got several job interviews lined up for the new year.
Conrad hasn't always been such a scrooge and recent happenings have forced him to take a hard look at what and who he's become. He finally realizes what a gem he has in Jordan.
This short novella isn't short on feels. I was alternately drying sad tears and happy tears. It also had the perfect blend of lighthearted moments.
His Perfect Christmas Gift
This is a super low angst story and is set in a quaint little rural village where the snow is deep.
Felix Hennessy is on the outs with his family and friends so he’s heading to a luxury hotel for the holidays. Detours and bad weather derail his plans and his car gets stuck in the snow near Applemead where he is taken in by the local pub’s owners and their son.
Gabriel York tried living in the city but he missed his home in Applemead too much. He enjoys working for his parents and his life in the village but he wishes he could find someone to share his life.
If you’re looking for a steamy story this won’t be the book for you. However, if you love a sweet and wonderful holiday themed book to read, I don’t think you can go wrong with this one.
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In conclusion this bundle of books contains three wonderful and heartwarming Christmas stories and I loved all of them.
November 22, 2022
I enjoyed all the stories in The Christmas Collection. They all are sweet romances and do a great job creating a holiday feel. Each story is quite unique, so for a collection there is a good mix of tropes and characters. In Christmas Spirit, there is a clever take on Cinderella, which was maybe my favorite of the stories. It starts with chef Roland giving kitchen boy Georgie a wonderfully awkward and tense ride to the train station. I especially loved the unexpected Christmas magic pushing Roland and Georgie together in the form of a snowy night, a closed road, some suspect detour signs, and an inn in the middle of nowhere with a very strange proprietor. Loved it! A collection of really well done Christmas stories, and I enjoyed all the couples.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
July 19, 2023
Christmas Journeys
This set contains three stories united only by Christmas and the characters finding their happiness. My favorite is the final tale, a true Christmas fantasy. The blurb suggests a Cinderella theme, but it is more like A Christmas Carol. Roland is Scrooge, Georgie is Tiny Tim and Nicholas is the three Spirits of Christmas.
This set contains three stories united only by Christmas and the characters finding their happiness. My favorite is the final tale, a true Christmas fantasy. The blurb suggests a Cinderella theme, but it is more like A Christmas Carol. Roland is Scrooge, Georgie is Tiny Tim and Nicholas is the three Spirits of Christmas.
December 28, 2023
Sweet and fanciful holiday treats
Nice collection to cosy up with in front of a roaring fire. More sweet than spicy, and a bit more pat than I generally prefer, but entertaining and good fluffy fun. Enjoyed the first book the most, but the others were worth a read too. Add to your KU list for the trip home from your winter holiday!
Nice collection to cosy up with in front of a roaring fire. More sweet than spicy, and a bit more pat than I generally prefer, but entertaining and good fluffy fun. Enjoyed the first book the most, but the others were worth a read too. Add to your KU list for the trip home from your winter holiday!
September 26, 2024
Christmas tales revisited
Recast pulls 3 novella length stories together, all based in lower England, which could be alternate versions of classic tales. In each, the Christmas spirit triggers a transformation in one of the MC pairs, leading to HFN epilogues. Ninety days before the holiday, I'm feeling much in the spirit.
Recast pulls 3 novella length stories together, all based in lower England, which could be alternate versions of classic tales. In each, the Christmas spirit triggers a transformation in one of the MC pairs, leading to HFN epilogues. Ninety days before the holiday, I'm feeling much in the spirit.
November 29, 2022
WOW!! So Good!!
Well written story and well developed characters! Three male male very good Holiday books! The Grinch in each novel is different and yet still they learn their lesson!
Well written story and well developed characters! Three male male very good Holiday books! The Grinch in each novel is different and yet still they learn their lesson!
November 25, 2022
Short, sweet Christmas romances
These sweet stories are a mix of tropes and heartwarming emotions filled with the hope and magic of the Christmas spirit.
These sweet stories are a mix of tropes and heartwarming emotions filled with the hope and magic of the Christmas spirit.
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