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Grant and Samiya: A Crescent Falls Christmas

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A crashed website...
A burning flame...

Grant and Samiya

Christmas in Crescent Falls

115 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 3, 2022

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Charity Shane'

38 books569 followers
Charity Shane’ is a USA Today Best-selling author. She holds a Bachelor degree and a Juris Doctor degree. She’s an Author, Higher Education Leader, Legal Expert., and Creative.

Writing stories that create feelings through her words is her true passion.
To date, she has published many books, traditional and indie, including a USA Today Best Seller and a number of Amazon best sellers. She has been featured in Entertainment Weekly and Woman’s World Magazine for her traditionally published book, A Novel Christmas.

Her soul sings Black romance and Black Women’s fiction.

Authorcharityshane.com

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Profile Image for Jahda.
1,070 reviews318 followers
December 10, 2024
Such a beautiful Christmas story.
Profile Image for Rashawnda.
1,391 reviews1,150 followers
December 16, 2022
Grant and Samiya gave me all the feels!! 🥰🥰🥰 Samiya was killing the game with her successful candle business “Light My Flame”. After her C3 candle bundle was featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things list, it boosted her business by astronomical percentages. There was just one problem, her website couldn’t handle the increased traffic and kept crashing. After a failed meeting where her team wasn’t able to give basic statistics on how the business was doing and fear that she would lose money, she sequestered her entire team to a cabin at one of the local resorts while they worked around the clock to ensure there would be no hiccups. At the recommendation of her bff she hired IT specialist and web developer Grant to make sure things ran smoothly with her website.

Grant and Samiya had no idea that they were what the other needed. Samiya swore off all things Christmas and Grant was dealing with a betrayal of his own. The chemistry between these two was everything! It just flowed and was so magnetic that it wasn’t long before they realized that they were each others Twin Flame!

Larissa definitely would’ve been fired because after how she behaved, she’d have no place on my team. That jealousy was a red flag 🚩🚩🚩and Naveah…. She was a whole delusional heaux in these streets! She TRIED it!

I really love Charity’s books! The way she write such an unproblematic love story is refreshing. Sometimes you just want an angst free love and for the most part that’s what we get with Grant and Samiya. They had a few bumps along the road but ultimately they knew they belonged with each other! This gave the feels of a good hallmark or TV One holiday movie!
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1,066 reviews300 followers
December 28, 2022
WOW…This Is Such A Cute Short Story….I Love how Samiya was instantly attracted to Grant and hugged him upon their initial meeting…this was definitely my kind of loving and sweet story. I would love to hear more from them…perhaps Yo-yo will find a new love and we can hear more from her children….I’m a sucker for good stories with children.
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695 reviews87 followers
December 26, 2022
Samiya x Grant

Grant and Samiya were absolutely perfect. I love how neither one of them fought their feelings. This was really refreshing and super relatable cause I live down the road from I4 and Champion's Gate and I can in fact confirm I4 is of the enemy, the work of the devil and it will in fact take over 15 mns to park at the outlet. But Grant and Samiya made me smile and I love watching her letting down her guard. Great Holiday read.
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2,570 reviews104 followers
December 10, 2022
I could feel Samiya's heartbreak as it got closer to the holidays, while she relived the pain of the loss, that she experienced during that time. 💔 Her company is her life, and she had time for nothing else. Grant, a web developer, is tasked with helping Samiya and her company overcome their technical issues before the holiday. When these two meet, sparks fly! Grant can't even speak, he is so mesmerized by this woman! Samiya for the first time is drawn to a man, so she just goes for it. These two were adorable, and their chemistry was 🔥. Minimal drama, just a sweet love story! 👍👍👍
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468 reviews25 followers
December 29, 2022
A great Christmas novel…

Grant and Samiya was so cute, this was a great short read for sure. Grants ex was a sad case and I was shaking my head at Samiya like girl don’t you run away from your twin flame 🤦🏾‍♀️. But after to listened and let him explain she got her act right. Larissa would have definitely been fired because everything about her screamed “Hater” but Grant put her in check and BAM she moved on so quickly smh!
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960 reviews157 followers
December 22, 2022
4 ⭐😍❄🔥

I really enjoyed this story; I am looking forward to reading more from this author.

Check CW

Trope: Black Love, close proximity, soul mates,

Enjoyment: 4 ⭐

Character development: 4 ⭐

Romance: 3 ⭐

Heat\steam: 3.5 ⭐

Intrigue: 4 ⭐

Story\plot: 3 ⭐

World Building: 3 ⭐

Enjoy!!!

Profile Image for Whit.
3,670 reviews52 followers
December 27, 2024
A captivating and awesome story featuring two people who absolutely belong together!

First, Samiya has got to be the "SUPER BOSS" of the year! She takes her entire team on an all paid, mountain excursion get away, to work together on her business, which has just increased a 1000 percent because her candles and scents have been chosen for Oprah's Favorite Things!

Fate brings Grant into Samiya's life to fix her crashed website and their journey to happiness is fascinating to watch!
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160 reviews2 followers
November 10, 2023
This was so cute…I’m a sucker for a holiday forced proximity romance…Im glad Ebony Scrooge got her back cracked lol and was able to work through the grief about her parents.this was my first by this author and I will definitely be checking out more
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408 reviews63 followers
December 19, 2022
I liked but…..

So I enjoyed this story. Samiya owns a candle company that was featured on Oprah’s favorite things list. Business is booming becsuae everyone wants these candles for Christmas but she needs some IT help AND she hates Christmas because of a personal tragedy. Grant, an IT specialist dealing with his own drama, come in to help save the day and maybe put a smile back on Samiya’s face. It was a cute read but it was a bit too wordy for me. It got repetitive at times and there were a lot of details that didn’t add much to the plot. I also wasn’t a huge fan of the love scenes….they read kinda robotic to me. It was just missing something. This was my first read from this author but I’ll definitely be checking out more from her.
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6,031 reviews115 followers
December 14, 2022
Adored this one

Samiya was a female sorta kinda Grinch. Her parents died at Christmas, so she was not a fan of the holiday. Grant was fresh from a messy breakup with his cheating girlfriend when Samiya proposed a business opportunity for them to work together. The business plan worked like a charm and gave them a little cheer for their souls. I adored this couple, and their story was superb. 4.8 stars..
1,214 reviews10 followers
January 22, 2023
Loved It

Holidays can be hard for some that have lost loved ones closed to that holiday or on that holiday! Grief has no time limit! I love that Grant and Samiya are both bosses in their own right! There relationship was so good, I love how they were able to be grown about there business, though Samiya, almost lost a good one due to assuming. In any case they worked out everything and the ending was beautiful. Looking forward to seeing more of Grant and Samiya!
1,298 reviews
December 15, 2022
KR

Awesome Christmas love story

My heart went out Samiya losing her parents her heart was just broken and now.

Grant comes in the picture is actually what she needed now they both have their happy ending a family...

Most certainly recommend this holiday Love story
Profile Image for Denetta Banks.
3,809 reviews22 followers
December 23, 2022
Enjoyed

I enjoyed every single page of this well written story. The characters are likeable and well developed. Their journey to love happens quickly, but reads so nice and cute. I definitely am glad I read this book.
201 reviews1 follower
December 23, 2022
it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Hands down, Grant is the man. He came into Samiya’s life when Christmas was a thing in the past. This couple deserved each other and their happily ever after. Good job author 👏🏽.
924 reviews
January 26, 2023
😍😍😍😍😍

That instant attraction, chemistry and passion be something serious ! ! ! Grant was compassionate, nurturing with just the right amount of dominance ! ! ! Samiya was assertive but submissive ! ! ! I love an update on them ! ! !
158 reviews
March 11, 2023
aww that’s beautiful

A beautiful and sweet story it’s hard to let go of your deceased family but you have them always in your heart and memories will always put a smile on your face
Profile Image for Shakela.
634 reviews5 followers
June 15, 2023
perfect mix

I love a good love story with a little edge to it!! You did that with Grant and Samiya and I can’t wait to finish the other books!
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2,439 reviews5 followers
March 13, 2023
🔥🔥🔥

This was really good and I enjoyed it soo much I’m happy that grant came right at the perfect time for samiya
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471 reviews8 followers
June 16, 2025
3.5 ⭐

Instalove with a super cute couple. Samiya needed grief therapy though. Girl go talk to someone.
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2,907 reviews124 followers
August 16, 2025
The Crescent Falls Christmas: Complete Collection by K.C. Mills, Kizzie Kollins, T’Lyn, and Charity Shane’ (2023)
Crescent Falls Christmas
492-page Kindle Ebook [Location Only] 6477

Genre: Holiday > Christmas, African-American Romance, Urban Fiction, Novella Collection

Featuring: Colorado, NFL, Injured Athlete, Jilted Trope, Close Proximity Trope, Sex - Graphic, Faster Love, Author's Links - K.C. Mills; Multi-Authored Series - Same Resort and Town, Forbidden Romance - Employer's Ex; Forced Proximity, Nanny, Retired Athlete, Sports Recruiter, Teenager, Bibliography for Kizzie Kollins, Relationship Troubles, Caterer, Widower, Close Proximity Trope, Note from T'Lyn, Bibliography for T'Lyn, Note from Charity Shane'/Shané, Work Trip, Branding, Orlando, Florida, Orphan, Grinch Trope, Bibliography for Charity Shané, Social Media and Website for Charity Shané

Rating as a movie: XXX

Songs for the soundtrack: "Over the River and Through the Wood" by Lydia Maria Child, "Lose Control (Let Me Down)" by Keri Hilson featuring Nelly, "Winter Wonderland" by Babyface

My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️¾🛎❄️🎄
Kelton and Averi (2022) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🏈💔
Viktor and Channing (2022) ⭐️⭐️½🛬🌨🧪
Bryce and Teyon (2022) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👩🏿‍🍳🛏☃️
Grant and Samiya (2022)⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½🕯👩🏿‍💻👨🏾‍💻

My thoughts: 🔖19% Kelton and Averi Location 1225 of 6477: Chapter 10 Averi - This isn't bad, it has a just go with it vibe.
🔖🏈💔28% Kelton and Averi Location 1788 of 6477: Author K.C. Mills CONNECT WITH ME! - This story was pretty good but of course was instasex followed by instalove without much of a plot. Very Zane's Sex Chronicles.
🔖31% Viktor & Channing Location 2005 of 6477: Chapter 14 Channing - This story starts on Chapter 12 and it's going to be messy!
🔖55% Viktor & Channing Location 3561: Also By Kizzie Kollins - This story had a few storylines that made no sense, like the interview. I wasn't horrible but I just didn't enjoy it or the tropes.
🔖75% Bryce & Teyon Location 4846: Chapter 32 Bryce - I feel this is the end but my eyes can't go any further. This is the best story so far.
🔖77% Bryce & Teyon Location 4992: Note To Readers - This was pretty good. I dislike miscommunication but this one made sense and it was quick.
🔖83% Grant & Samiya Location 5374: Chapter 37 Grant - For a minute I thought I had read this before. Turns out I was thinking of A Novel Christmas. So far it's good, although it feels familiar.
🔖100% Grant & Samiya Location 6468: Also by Charity Shané - This story was pretty good and I believe this author is the reason I picked up this one. My only issue with this story besides parts of it scene a bit recycled was it they could not decide on how to spell the author's name. I had previously seen Shane', but in this book, they started using Shané, and even introduced both spellings on the same page. I hope they figure it out because I plan on reading more from this author in the future.

I really enjoyed this collection. I picked it up because I could not find the stories individually on Kindle Unlimited. I had lost interest in reading this story by January so I was planning on reading it in the late fall or early winter but a Christmas in July got it back in rotation and even though it took a while, because new releases were priority, it was worth the time. I might have been a little biased with one story because I wasn't a fan of the plot but I truly enjoyed the others.

Recommend to others: Yes. If you don't mind spice this is a fantastic collection of stories.

Crescent Falls Christmas
Bryce and Teyon by K.C. Mills (2022)
Grant and Samiya (2022)
Kelton and Averi (2022)
Viktor and Channing (2022)
The Crescent Falls Christmas: Complete Collection (2023)
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663 reviews16 followers
December 13, 2022
Twin Flames 🔥 🔥


This was an amazing read. Samiya had been through so much, Grant was just what she needed. I loved the chemistry between the two. They were literally drawn to each other like a moth to a flame, it was beautiful.

Larissa needed to be put in her place and I’m glad Grant did that. Samiya was too nice because I probably would’ve fired the bih for playing with me. She knew that damn toast was hella insensitive.

Nevaeh was clearly insane she thought that lil stunt she pulled was gonna work. I was mad that Samiya read his message and didn’t give him the benefit of the doubt but he wasn’t having that.

Samiya found her twin flame and got a baby flame out of it 😭 ❤️ She deserved all the happiness and so did Grant.
Profile Image for Tenika Glover.
800 reviews3 followers
December 27, 2022
Wasn’t Looking For Love!!

Samiya went hard about her business not to mention her candles were mentioned on Oprah’s favorite things list. So everything was riding on this. So her employees is thinking that she is crazy about planning cabins for the week before Christmas.LaToya was trying to get Samiya in the Christmas spirit and dating. And Grant fit the bill their chemistry was off the charts when they made it known eventually. Grant ex lied about being pregnant by him even though she was sleeping with his coworker. Samiya read the text that his sister sent and he had to explain. Larissa was on Grant as soon as he walked into the cabin. He soothed her fears about her parents and Christmas. He eventually proposed. She said yes.
1,215 reviews4 followers
December 10, 2022
Awesome Read

Samiya not dealing with the holidays was a lot on her employees and best friend, but they respected her feelings. Going to the resort the week before Christmas and inviting Grant was the best decision she could have made. She and Grant hit it off instantly. Although he was there to help rebuild her website, he knew he wanted Samiya. After his last failed relationship, he was looking for something real. Samiya Gray was that for him. They had excellent chemistry and the twin flame. He made her love the holidays again. Great read.
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256 reviews
February 24, 2023
find your flame

I’m so glad Samiya could concur her past and enjoy Christmas with her new found loved ones and friends. Larissa hopefully was left sky high without a job. She should’ve been thankful that Samiya’s heart is so big even when she’s hurting cuz she needed hands put on her or for her to hit that unemployment line. I love that flame was sparked and ignited because it definitely was needed between the both of them. Oprah technically helped her find her flame.
99 reviews1 follower
December 17, 2022
Christmas wish

If on the first day of Christmas you want your true love to give you a short and steamy romance novel that goes from Bah Humbug to Merry Christmas Baby, you will want to read this tale of the girl who hates Christmas and the little computer boy who saves the holiday with well placed kisses without the mistletoe. 🤣
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1,963 reviews13 followers
August 5, 2023
A very sweet read, healing for the holidays!

This was such a cute read. Samiya lost her parents around the holidays and refuses to celebrate Christmas! Grant comes along at a perfect time. It was instant attraction and it develops into a Happily ever After! This was a cute story, beautiful love story during the most wonderful time of the year!
Profile Image for Jasmin Watson.
1,367 reviews
December 10, 2022
A Crescent Falls Christmas Grant and Samiya

This book was good, I love the fact that Grant was exactly what Samiya needed. It was good to see her get a happy ending because she definitely did deserve it.
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660 reviews1 follower
December 10, 2022
warm holiday read

Grant and Samiya knew who they wanted from jump a Samiya had the holiday blues from a fast trauma and grant had the worst ex ever needed to get away and it worked well it for the best
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2,369 reviews5 followers
December 12, 2022
Twin flame⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My first time reading from this author and I was not disappointed at all. Neveah was trash and I'm glad that Grant found love. Samiya was just living. Christmas just wasn't the same without her parents and then Grant shows up her twin flame. I love happy endings.
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