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cobaltbookshelf's review
3.0
Overall I give it 3.5 stars because for most part, I enjoyed this book, admittedly some stories more then others.
- Just The Tip by Helena Hunting & L.J. Shen = 2 stars
- Baby it's Cold Outside by Corinne Michaels & Melanie Harlow = 3.5 stars
- Kissmas in New York by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward = 3.5 stars
- The Christmas Crown by Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan = 4 stars (yes Grim story)
- Songbird by Penny Reid & LH Cosway = 4 stars
- EPIC by Elle Kennedy & Sarina Bowen = 2 stars
- Just The Tip by Helena Hunting & L.J. Shen = 2 stars
- Baby it's Cold Outside by Corinne Michaels & Melanie Harlow = 3.5 stars
- Kissmas in New York by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward = 3.5 stars
- The Christmas Crown by Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan = 4 stars (yes Grim story)
- Songbird by Penny Reid & LH Cosway = 4 stars
- EPIC by Elle Kennedy & Sarina Bowen = 2 stars
zaza_bdp's review
3.0
3.5 ⭐
EPIC, Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
J'ai envie de dire "Epic, indeed !!". Ahlalala comme je suis contente d'avoir retrouvé Wes & Jamie le temps de quelques chapitres ! Elle Kennedy & Sarina Bowen nous offrent une nouvelle très chouette, avec de la complicité, des moments sexys, des moments plus tendres, et une scène de hockey TROP forte. Bref, j'ai adoré ! ❤
EPIC, Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
J'ai envie de dire "Epic, indeed !!". Ahlalala comme je suis contente d'avoir retrouvé Wes & Jamie le temps de quelques chapitres ! Elle Kennedy & Sarina Bowen nous offrent une nouvelle très chouette, avec de la complicité, des moments sexys, des moments plus tendres, et une scène de hockey TROP forte. Bref, j'ai adoré ! ❤
vlccjdv's review
5.0
A great Christmas collection!
Christmas is my absolute favourite time of year, but I hate Christmas themed songs and books. This one, however, was FANTASTIC! This was a great little collection of fantastic, fun stories, revisiting characters I already loved and introducing me to new ones I desperately want more of. If you only buy one short story collection this year, make sure it’s this one!
Christmas is my absolute favourite time of year, but I hate Christmas themed songs and books. This one, however, was FANTASTIC! This was a great little collection of fantastic, fun stories, revisiting characters I already loved and introducing me to new ones I desperately want more of. If you only buy one short story collection this year, make sure it’s this one!
sarahlreadseverything's review
2.0
Every year I inevitably read a couple of Christmas themed freebies. Sometimes they're amazing. Sometimes they're just not. This one fell firmly in the "not" category for me, despite the gorgeous cover and the contribution from Penny Reid, who usually falls firmly in the hit category for me.
Just The Tip by L.J. Shen & Helena Hunting - 2 stars. Instalove, plus the characters/story bordered towards the weird side for me.
Baby it's Cold Outside by Corrine Michaels & Melanie Harlow- 2.5 stars. Genuinely cute, but definitely Instalove again.
Kissmas in New York by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward- 3.5 stars. The standout of the collection. Meet cute, not instalove, would definitely read a full length novel with these characters.
The Christmas Crown by Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan - 2.5 stars. More instalove! I really enjoyed the Pacifica rep, and Noelani's character, but that's about it. Also, aside from Noelani and her entourage, every character had a stupid made-up name.
Songbird by Penny Reid & LH Cosway- 3 stars. Cute, but nothing to write home about.
Epic by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy- 1 star. Apparently I'm a Christmas grinch, as it looks like for the majority of reviewers this story is why they picked the collection up. But it's a sequel/epilogue story about established characters that I haven't read, and has nothing to do with either Christmas or the City - so I wasn't connected to the characters, and it felt out of place here.
Just The Tip by L.J. Shen & Helena Hunting - 2 stars. Instalove, plus the characters/story bordered towards the weird side for me.
Baby it's Cold Outside by Corrine Michaels & Melanie Harlow- 2.5 stars. Genuinely cute, but definitely Instalove again.
Kissmas in New York by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward- 3.5 stars. The standout of the collection. Meet cute, not instalove, would definitely read a full length novel with these characters.
The Christmas Crown by Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan - 2.5 stars. More instalove! I really enjoyed the Pacifica rep, and Noelani's character, but that's about it. Also, aside from Noelani and her entourage, every character had a stupid made-up name.
Songbird by Penny Reid & LH Cosway- 3 stars. Cute, but nothing to write home about.
Epic by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy- 1 star. Apparently I'm a Christmas grinch, as it looks like for the majority of reviewers this story is why they picked the collection up. But it's a sequel/epilogue story about established characters that I haven't read, and has nothing to do with either Christmas or the City - so I wasn't connected to the characters, and it felt out of place here.
kaydanielsromance's review
5.0
Filled with stories for the holiday season from short and sweet, to short and a little naughty there is something for everyone in this holiday anthology.
My favorite story is the one written by L.J. Shen and Helena Hunting, Just the Tip. While the title is suggestibility naughty, it actually refers to a waitress and her customer. Although I love the pun. Two people not from Paris, but currently living there, find each other during the holiday season.
Another writing duo that is always fun to read is Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward. Their story, Kissmas in New York, revolves around a dare to kiss a stranger that luckily doesn't turn into a diabetic coma. You'll need to read this one to understand.
As a follow up story to Elle Kennedy and Sarina Bowen's HIM, EPIC catches us up on Jamie and Wes. Not really holiday related, but as the couple is living their HEA trouble arises that could test their new relationship.
My favorite story is the one written by L.J. Shen and Helena Hunting, Just the Tip. While the title is suggestibility naughty, it actually refers to a waitress and her customer. Although I love the pun. Two people not from Paris, but currently living there, find each other during the holiday season.
Another writing duo that is always fun to read is Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward. Their story, Kissmas in New York, revolves around a dare to kiss a stranger that luckily doesn't turn into a diabetic coma. You'll need to read this one to understand.
As a follow up story to Elle Kennedy and Sarina Bowen's HIM, EPIC catches us up on Jamie and Wes. Not really holiday related, but as the couple is living their HEA trouble arises that could test their new relationship.
leahana's review
5.0
#wesmie forever! ❤️
Eek! I loved the story Epic by Sarina and Elle. They are great co-authors and you can always count on them for an amazing read! Wesmie is #couplegoals and I was glad to read more about them.
Eek! I loved the story Epic by Sarina and Elle. They are great co-authors and you can always count on them for an amazing read! Wesmie is #couplegoals and I was glad to read more about them.
the_book_blossom's review
3.0
From all the short stories in this book,I only liked 2 out of 6.The stories were all good but I only enjoyed 2 from the beginning.
This book helps the time pass a bit and it's also a quick read.
This book helps the time pass a bit and it's also a quick read.
beckyrendon's review
4.0
Christmas kisses, wishes, and love abound
Just the Tip by LJ Shen and Helena Hunting 4.5
Well, in true Helena/LJ fashion this story is one you will laugh, swoon, and pant through. It's sexy, sweet, and steamy but also the full package in a tiny "box".
With an unforgettable meet cute and a question spewed at the absolute worst time, there's no way not to fall for these two. I'm pretty sure a Thai fortune teller is responsible.
Baby, It's Cold Outside by Melanie Harlow and Corinne Michaels 4 stars
Hallmark Christmas movies have to take notes. Baby, It's Cold Outside has all the fun, romance, and well dressed man a movie should have. It also has liquid heat, chemistry, and cufflinks. (I'm a sucker for cufflinks!) Enjoy the happy ending...I know he did!
Just the Tip by LJ Shen and Helena Hunting 4.5
Well, in true Helena/LJ fashion this story is one you will laugh, swoon, and pant through. It's sexy, sweet, and steamy but also the full package in a tiny "box".
With an unforgettable meet cute and a question spewed at the absolute worst time, there's no way not to fall for these two. I'm pretty sure a Thai fortune teller is responsible.
Baby, It's Cold Outside by Melanie Harlow and Corinne Michaels 4 stars
Hallmark Christmas movies have to take notes. Baby, It's Cold Outside has all the fun, romance, and well dressed man a movie should have. It also has liquid heat, chemistry, and cufflinks. (I'm a sucker for cufflinks!) Enjoy the happy ending...I know he did!
sthg_sofia's review
3.0
L.J. Shen & Helena Hunting - Just The Tip (3,5)
Corinne Michaels & Melanie Harlow - Baby it’s Cold Outside (3)
Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward - Kissmas in New York (2,5)
Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan - The Christmas Crown (3,5)
Corinne Michaels & Melanie Harlow - Baby it’s Cold Outside (3)
Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward - Kissmas in New York (2,5)
Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan - The Christmas Crown (3,5)