Hi everyone, and welcome to the third of six Christmas release bulletins for 2022. I hope you found some good books last week 🙂 You can find all my reads up to date here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/3337074-r-j?shelf=christmas-2022&view=reviews or follow me on BookBub here – rjscott.co.uk/bb
Without further ado, this is this week's crop of Christmas goodies – if I have read them, then there is a brief review – if I haven't read them yet, then you can bet they are on my Christmas TBR list! ❤️
Kisses,
RJ XXX
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In no particular order, this week's collection includes…
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Lisa Henry – Fran Cuthbert Ruins Christmas.Welcome (back) to Christmas Valley. Where it’s Christmas every. F@$#ing. Day.
It’s your typical Hallmark movie plot: my big city boyfriend dumped me, so my adorable five-year-old daughters and I moved back to my hometown just in time for Christmas. I guess the magic of the holiday is going to show me what I really wanted all along, or something.
But on Hallmark, people aren’t usually mainlining their mother’s Xanax. Or stealing the last available Peachblossom Pony Pal from their hot doctor because they have to give their kids the best Christmas ever. And when they run into their high school sweetheart, they don’t usually face the gulf of lies that exists between Cass Sullivan and me.
Oh yeah, and their hometown isn’t located directly up Christmas’s butthole.
I left Christmas Valley because I couldn’t listen to one more carol or look at one more tinsel-wrapped streetlamp. But moving to Boston meant leaving Cass, and that has always been my one regret. I mean, I also regret the box of Franzia in my closet, being publicly dumped, agreeing to take tap dancing lessons with my mom, and the fact that I can’t seem to open my mouth without a little white lie popping out. But mostly Cass.
When I need someone to play Santa for my girls’ favorite Christmas tradition, Cass steps in. Suddenly, I’m falling for him like we’re seventeen again. Can we put aside two decades’ worth of baggage and give each other a second chance? Can he help me build a life in Christmas Valley? And has he really been banging our former geometry teacher?
Only Christmastime will tell. If the holidays don’t kill me first.
Fran Cuthbert Ruins Christmas is a sweet, low-heat holiday novella featuring a second chance romance, a hot mess MC who could use a steadying hand, adorable kids and dogs, and a guaranteed HEA.
new release 2022 15 November 2022 https://books2read.com/HR-FCRC
As I expected from this writing duo, this is funny, and sweet, and I loved every minute of reading it
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Misha Horne – Snowed In with BenefitsWhen a reclusive musician avoiding the spotlight and Hollywood’s favorite trainwreck get snowed in together, what could go wrong?
Austin Ash is famous for trashing things. Hotel rooms, relationships… his career.
After his latest public meltdown, he’s desperate to reclaim the spotlight— and get it off his ex’s embarrassing revenge album. Presenting at The Snowglobes and owning the legendary afterparty is the perfect plan… Until he parties a little too hard and wakes up trapped in the middle of nowhere with the one guy alive who’s not charmed by his chaos.
Marco Palmer is music royalty. And he’s about to renounce his title.
Music is his family’s legacy and all he’s ever known, but an award-winning role on a hit tv show changed everything. A secluded mountain cabin is the perfect place to make the most important decision of his life… Until he ends up with the world’s most obnoxious, attention-seeking rock star throwing a tantrum in his guest room.
Stuck together at the worst possible time, tensions get high, tempers get hot, and the tabloids see something that just isn’t there. Right?
Austin is definitely not interested in the old school know-it-all who torpedoed his splashy comeback. Even if Marco makes him feel safe for the first time in years and is tapping into some embarrassing secret desires.
Marco is definitely not interested in the jaded, burnt out rock star who trashed his quiet weekend. Even if Austin is sweeter and smarter than he acts, and is clearly in need of a firm hand and the kind of attention fame can’t provide.
But the photo breaking the internet that’s hot enough to melt all the snow outside?
That says different.
And that kiss they’re not talking about?
That says different too.
Snowed In with Benefits is a steamy, cozy, trapped together, opposites attract MM romance bursting with comfort food, attitude, and all the no plot, just naughty vibes goodness you could want from a Misha Horne book.
I think I might have had this sitting on my Kindle ready to read for the season of snow. It's a long book 100k+ but it didn't feel that long. I couldn't put it down, because I loved the story so much.
And then I went and found Misha's other snowy stories, and they too, are now on my kindle LOL
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Lily Harlem – Mistletoe MenageWe Three Kings series “The winter days might be frosty, but a new guy in town is sure to heat up Father Nicholas and Dr. Zach!
Reverend Nicholas Simmons has traveled a bumpy road before landing in the small town of Mindle with his doctor husband. So, when a new, very sexy, very enticing young man shows interest in them both, he’s reluctant to rock the boat.
Zach, however, can’t keep the flashes of desire from his eyes. He’d never cheat, of course not, but visions of hot threesomes dance in his mind. Will Nicholas ever agree? If so, what would it be like? How hard would they all come?
Brandon isn’t looking forward to his first Christmas in Mindle. He’s alone. Exhausted. Friendless. That is, until he meets the Reverend and Zach. From that first moment he’s equal parts fascinated and turned on by them. Sure, they’re older than he is, but that just heightens his lust and increases his need to get hot, sweaty and naked with them.
Will their romance have a backdrop of tinsel and holly? Can three strong, passionate men truly connect with absolute honesty? And on Christmas night, will they each get the ultimate present—one another—under the tree?
RJ: Read and Loved this
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Nic Starr – A Christmas ReunionThe Christmas Eve Dance six years ago was the scene of angry words and heartbreak. This Christmas, it’s time for forgiveness and second chances.
Hunter Cavendish fled his hometown six years ago and has avoided returning ever since. Now an up-and-coming designer, he succumbs to family pressure and agrees to come home for Christmas. But the fates must be conspiring against him, because the very first person he runs into is Aaron McBride—the man he’s never been able to resist. The man who broke his heart.
Aaron McBride loves his small town, loves the gift store he owns, and absolutely adores Christmas—it’s his favorite time of the year. That is, until this year. This year he’s forced to work alongside the infuriating and entitled Hunter Cavendish on the Christmas Eve Dance decorating committee. There’s no way he’s going to fall under the spell of his charms again—absolutely not.
But the Christmas spirit weaves its magic, bringing the two of them together and providing the perfect opportunity for apologies, fresh starts, and falling in love again. So long as they can put the past behind them…
A Christmas Reunion is a cute, feel-good holiday romance featuring enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, second chances, lots of Christmas sweetness, and a well-deserved happy ending.
A Christmas Reunion will be 99c (from Amazon) from 18th to 30th November.
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Ryan Taylor & Joshua Harwood – The Chrismukkah CrisisCan a chance meeting change your life forever?
Paralegal Matt Kennington has had his heart broken too many times and is considering staying single forever. One morning in December, a handsome stranger sits beside him on the Metro, and Matt starts to think swearing off men might be a little extreme.
Aaron Roth, a first-year associate at a large law firm, has been looking for the right guy, and when he sees Matt on the Metro, he’s immediately interested. Aaron sits down and introduces himself.
Matt and Aaron are instantly smitten, and by the time they get to their stop, they’ve traded numbers along with promises to talk later. Things soon take a crazy turn when Matt realizes Aaron is one of his new bosses. Their firm has a strict policy against romances between employees, and although they try to resist each other, working together all day makes it impossible.
Unfortunately, someone is watching the two men get closer, and as Matt and Aaron’s relationship heats up, so do things at the office. Will they be able to survive their Chrismukkah crisis and find the love both have been searching for?
This full-length holiday book features new adults, a forbidden workplace romance, instalove, sizzling sexy times, and an extraordinarily happy ending.
On sale for $1.99
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Clare London – Five Gold BlingsOne Christmas, two lonely hearts, and five portions of sparkle!
Gray isn’t enjoying December. The weather’s grim, his job’s a struggle, and his useless boyfriend ran out on him months ago. He’s a walking Mr Christmas Grump. And then he delivers a parcel to Alec, a bright, sparkly, over-earnest vlogger who’s going through his own hard times. Over the course of five days, accompanied by an irritating but relentlessly cheerful pop song, Gray and Alec share secrets, kisses, regrets, triumphs, some truly awful fashion—and maybe a love that will last far beyond the new year.
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Holly Holston – Eternally Bright (Eternal 2)Lovers tied together forever. But Fate has other plans…
Ever since Gabriel Foster started working at Demerchant Industries, he’d been fighting his attraction to his enigmatic boss, Sébastien Demerchant.
During a Christmas party at Sébastien’s mansion, Gabriel discovers his feelings might be returned. But everything is not as it appears, and Gabriel’s world will be turned upside down in the process.
99 cents
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Jackie North – Hot Chocolate KissesAlex had to leave the mean streets of Chicago in a hurry. Now he’s weathering his first Christmas in a small town in Colorado.
Cory had a boyfriend and now he doesn’t, which means the Christmas holiday is turning out to be the loneliest he’s had in years.
When they meet at a Holiday Fair, Alex finds himself being drawn into Cory’s world. A world where there is grace to be found in a simple, home-cooked meal, books read out loud by firelight, and the golden glow of welcome.
Alex has never wanted anything as tame as hearth and home. Now that he wants it, it’s not anything he can have. Nothing feels he deserves, at any rate.
Can Cory and the Spirit of Christmas Present prove to Alex that love is love?
An m/m romance with cakewalks, blizzards, hurt/comfort, a snow globe, hot chocolate kisses, and Christmas!
99c for a limited time
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Barbara Elsborg – The Santa ProblemWhen Kendall is let down by the Santa and photographer he’s booked for his garden centre, he frantically tries to find replacements. But no one is available to step in at the last minute and he’s running out of time and options.
Then Alfie arrives, with his electric-blue hair, piercings, megawatt smile, and three cute reindeer. And, he just happens to be a photographer. Finally, Kendall sees a glimmer of hope. So what if he hates Christmas, kids, beards and missing Santas? Kendall can play Santa himself, if he just learns how to smile.
As Kendall thaws and gets into the role, Alfie has renewed hope that he’ll manage what he came all the way here to do. It all depends on Kendall believing him, and that suddenly becomes a mountain Kendall won’t even try to climb. But Alfie won’t give up. It’s not over yet. This is Christmas and there’s magic in the air!”
new release 2022 – 27 October 2022
Barbara Elsborg mybook.to/santaproblem
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Danny says
Looking forward to all of them
Nickiann Holt says
A Christmas reunion looks really good.
Cathy Brockman says
The Clare London cover is just too cute.
Several of the others are too snd sound good.
Amanda Fernandez-Yerena says
I have a few of these on my TBR already. thanks for the others.
Amanda Legge says
Going to try and read all of them. I love Christmas!
Jean says
Awww Barbara Elsborg’s The Santa Problem! I think the cover is so gorgeous. I’m dying to read this.
Lorraine says
Tempted by Snowed In with Benefits.
Victoria Weston says
Hi, Christmas reunion looks fabulous, but they all do. Thanks so much 💜💛 Happy Holidays❤
Shirley Ann Speakman says
So many great books to choose from.
Kathy J in Ellicott City says
Hot Chocolate Kisses looks great!
Meagan says
Super excited for the new Henry & Rock holiday read. 🙌
Michelle White says
Fran Cuthbert looks great
Jocelyn says
Misha Horne is always full of steamy goodness, so that’s an auto-buy. But Barbara Elsborg’s cover is so cute and sometimes you’re just in the mood for sweetness.
Christine LaCombe says
I actually have a couple of these books and have read The Chrismukkah Crisis: A Holiday Romance by Ryan Taylor and Joshua Harwood. It is really good, I love their books. Thanks for the chance. ❤️
Anita Watson-Fulkerson says
Eternally Bright sounds intriguing. Putting it on my “when i have extra” list. And “The Santa Problem” sounds fun.
Alyson M says
I own a few of them. This list has me excited to read them this holiday season.
KayMTee says
I already enjoyed the Santa Problem and am looking forward to Five Gold Blings
Deborah Hogg says
Snowed in with Benefits sounds good and looks so cosy and naughty at the same time. I also like the blue hair on The Santa Problem cover.
Heather Rawlins says
I’m definitely looking forward to Fran Cuthbert Ruins Christmas, so much I already purchased it.
Trix says
A Christmas Reunion appeals to me!
Jennifer Shannon says
I’ve been meaning to read something by Barbara Elsborg, so I’m going to start with one of her Christmas stories.
Val Redbourn says
looking forward yo Misha Horne and Ryan Taylor especially.
Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you and yours.
Julia Smith says
I love Jackie North’s cover of Hot Chocolate Kisses, it’s an excellent book as well 😊
Manon says
I love Jackie North’s cover of Hot Chocolate Kisses, it’s an excellent book as well 😊
Tisha says
Nic Starr…a Christmas reunion
Nichole Reeder says
Nic Starr…a Christmas reunion
SandyB says
Five Gold Blings grabbed my attention first (but then, I’ve read most of the others already – great group of titles/covers)
Xanthe says
I love receiving these emails and finding out more festive romance reads! I haven’t actually read any of these so looking forward to finding them out.
kathy says
I love holiday stories!
Collyn says
Most of these are on my TBR. Haven’t read any of this week’s recs yet.
Angie Malone says
Thanks for sharing these new releases! I love reading Christmas romances!
Linda C says
I haven’t started reading holiday stories and I am looking forward to starting with The Santa Problem.
Lisa G says
Fran Cuthbert for sure! I added a few on the list to my kindle but Fran is up first. The description is so LOL.
Michelle H says
I think Lisa Henry’s book sounds really funny!
Shaz says
If you don’t hear from me again it’s because I’ve been buried under my to-be-read list… it’s toppled after all these recommendations!
Ginger Connatser says
They all look god.
Serena E says
Barbara Elsborg’s The Santa Problem is the one I’m most looking forward to although they all sound great!
Renee says
“SNOWED IN WITH BENEFITS” by MISHA HORNE sounds like my jam – I love a good snowy cabin, forced proximity romance.
Mary Y says
Have already read and loved The Santa Problem. Looking forward to Snowed In With Benefits by Micha Horne next.
Sue A. says
Snowed in with Benefits sounds good!
Cindi Knowles says
Christmas Stories are fun!
James says
Love Cristmas stories