Christmas Presents

by Tarah DeWitt

In Rootbound, Funny Feelings, and in The Co-op, we get to see pieces of these characters' pasts, along with glimpses of their futures. This is a book about their Christmas presents; each taking place the year following "The End."

In Idaho, Tait and Henry make a last minute change of plans for the holiday, and scramble to get into the spirit. In LA, Meyer and Farley watch Hazel perform in the Nutcracker, and reflect on some of the meaning behind one of the season's traditions. Over in Santa Cruz, Deacon and LaRynn are finally slowing down after a year of new beginnings.

These small stories were written as a humble thank you to everyone who has supported these books in the last year, and who has fallen in love with these characters as much as I have. I hope your holidays are all filled with reflection on the past, hope for the future, and most of all; joy for the present.

Genres: Christmas, Romance, Holiday, Novella, Short Stories, Contemporary, Holiday Romance

60 pages, Paperback

First published December 21, 2022

Reviews

[m · Rating 4 out of 5]

“LaRynn,” he coos into my neck. “You really don’t know how crazy you still make me, do you?”  

“I wanted you to know that I see you, too,” I say. “That I’ll always see you, or at least keep finding you. Even when a kid comes around. Finding you over and over again is going to be my favorite part of life, Deacon.”

“I also think it just feels like magic when someone understands you, when someone sees you and speaks your language, literally and figuratively.”


my comfort characters always 🫂❤️‍🩹

TARAH DEWITT I LOVE YOU THANK YOU FOR BLESSING MY DAY

reread pending

[Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

This put the biggest smile on my face. It was the most perfect Christmas gift. I loved getting to check in with my favorite characters. Thank you Tarah for writing this. 🥹💛

[Hannah Bonam-Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will be reading this on every blue day henceforth. My comfort characters forever.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The perfect little holiday collection of short stories for our favorite couples by Tarah Dewitt 🫶🥰

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

the tarah dewitt literary universe is my happy place and i want no one to speak to me while I take 8-10 business days to process getting to see my sweet, sweet, adult children happy & h*rny at christmas like they deserve

[glavreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

tarah has blessed us with three short holiday stories featuring the couples from rootbound, funny feelings, and the co-op.

loved being back with some of my favorite characters ever

[Sammie Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awww, super cute revisit with three of my favorite couples! And a little dose of Christmas magic in April, loved it!

[Book.ishJulie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick thoughts review:
A sweet way to reconnect with some of my very favourite romance characters! A little bit of spice and no conflict make this novella so easy to escape into!

[Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

why am I crying😭

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

My heart. Loved being back with my babies.🥺🥰

[heather | booksbyheath · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short stories are sooooo hard

[Ali · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Finding you over and over again is going to be my favorite part of life, Deacon."

I spent a dollar a page on getting this out-of-print Tarah DeWitt book in my grubby lil hands, so I can finally say I've read all of her books.

Christmas Presents takes place at the end of DeWitt's first three books, but is set before some of the bonus chapters/epilogues. There's no plot, it's simply just a cute and steamy-ish holiday chapter with the characters you know and love.

Part one follows the couple from her debut novel, Rootbound, Tait and Henry as they cancel their Christmas trip to Germany to stay home instead.

Part two follows my BABIES, Farley and Meyer, from Funny Feelings after Meyer's daughter, Hazel's The Nutcracker performance.

The last part follows Deacon and LaRynn, from The Co-op and happens to be the only dual-POV story, during their last Christmas as just a pair and during LaRynn's pregnancy as they chit-chat about their sex lives and her pregnant body.

The last part was definitely my favorite, which is crazy considering Funny Feelings is my favorite book of the three, but that part happened to be the most forgettable. I guarantee you I won't think about this collection the second the month ends, but I am glad I read it, even though I bought it for a STUPID price.

If you're wondering how to read this, as far as I researched, the only way to get it now is used!

[Brooke (iambookish_brooke) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A MUST for anyone who has read all of Tarah’s books.

I pounced on this book and devoured it immediately after she announced it was available. I grinned and low key teared up through the whole thing.

It’s a love letter to her characters, her readers, and Christmas… and I am here for it. What a treat.

[Yasmine · Rating 4 out of 5]

So good being back with all these characters for the holidays 🫶🏾 I just love them and Tarah’s writing! Short & sweet and a wholesome catch up.

“And I hope, without crossing over into creepy territory, this might give some insight as to just how much I want you. I’m boarding an obsession, here.” -Deacon

[kelseyandherbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tarah’s characters are some of my favourites that I’ve met this year, and this novella was such a gift. A sweet (and just a bit spicy!) way to check in on these three incredible couples as they celebrate the holiday.

Surprise Christmas novellas are my favourite trend of 2022.

[susana ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I ADORED THIS SO MUCH AND NOW I CAN'T WAIT TO READ HENRY AND TAIT! Deacon and LaRynn are my whole world <3

[Stephanie | stephonashelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genre: Christmas Romance

Format: E-book

4🌟 - I liked it!

I haven’t read any of her other books, but this cutie Christmas novella looked too cute to pass up! It was the perfect mix of sweet and steamy packed into only a few short pages! I have The Co-Op on my shelf, but definitely plan on reading her books this year!

[Sophie B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh how I love anything Tarah DeWitt writes. I just had the most beautiful evening sipping gin and hanging out with characters from three of my favourite books of the year. It brought me so much joy. I can’t wait to see what delightful stories Tarah creates in 2023. She is a true wizard at what she does. Five bright stars.

[Mary Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

The sweetest little novella 🥹 this was such a wonderful Christmas surprise. I could read about all of Tarah’s characters for thousands of pages (especially Meyer and Fee🫶🏼). Loved this so much and highly recommend if you have read her books!

[sky • thebookgreenery · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

I think if I could bottle up this feeling tonight, I’d ration it and save a sip for every bad day.

didn’t really plan to read a whole bunch of novellas to close out the year but here we are

[Mia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Three stand-alone chapters that bring us up to speed with Tara Dewitt’s characters from Rootbound, Funny Feelings, and The Co-Op. It’s sweet and very much in the Christmas Spirit… Basically, a very extended epilogue, which wasn’t at all necessary as I didn’t feel all that connected to any of these couples but it’s still sweet.

[sage stenhaug :) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love all of her books so much so reading this christmas novella of all of her characters just happy and living life is so heartwarming. I would read literally anything tarah dewitt writes. I was so happy to be able to revisit some of my favorite characters ever. love this and them so much.

this is the best christmas present I swear

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the best feel-good Christmas novella. Absolutely loved seeing all of my favorite characters celebrating in their own way. I love these worlds that Tarah has crafted so much.

[Jessica Paige (Exercise_Read_Repeat) · Rating 4 out of 5]

The perfect opportunity to check in with the couples from Tarah’s three books and see where they are now. Super light read, zero conflict and a bit of steam!!! The holiday charm was perfect.

[Elisa ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

short and sweet christmas novellas.

[Jokie · Rating 2 out of 5]

2,5⭐
Quick, easy Christmasy read. Good for completing your reading challenge.

[James McRay · Rating 4 out of 5]

That took 20 minutes. It’s just as the description says, a revisit of the characters from Dewitt’s three books. I’ve only read Rootbound and Funny Feelings, so I skipped the section on the third book I haven’t read, or it would have taken 30 minutes.

Holiday Cheers.

[Mattie · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is EXACTLY what i want out of a christmas novella. i loved spending more time with these characters that i love so dearly. maybe this shouldn’t be surprising but i found myself crying during some of the stories bc these characters know and love their partner so well and i love seeing them happy 🥹 i will be reading this again next christmas!

[What.Nikki.Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short Christmas epilogues for all of her couples. Won't make a lick of sense without reading her other books first.

[krista | kristas_bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ugh it was so fun to spend Christmas with my fave characters from Tarah DeWitt 🥹