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renselly's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
rissa_reads0413's review
5.0
Nyla does it again, am I surprised no? Ha!
This novella is perfect for a smutty Christmas read! James and Jesse are just swoon worthy to the last page! Nyla gives us the sweetness of Christmas and all the feels that come along with it, but she isn’t on Santa’s naughty list for no reason
This novella is perfect for a smutty Christmas read! James and Jesse are just swoon worthy to the last page! Nyla gives us the sweetness of Christmas and all the feels that come along with it, but she isn’t on Santa’s naughty list for no reason
bixchestalkbooks's review
5.0
HOLY CRAP!!!
There are not enough words that I can say for this book. Nyla K really hits the one out of the park because this book is all the holiday spice that you could ever need, wrapped up in a beautiful Christmas Bow!
James has been raising Jesse since he was 2 after his parents die in a tragic accident. Jesse has been harboring feelings for James since he was a teenager. Can their love flourish over the Christmas Holiday or will it be as cold as the Maine winters?
I freaking loved the development of this story. It may be a novella but it certainly does not feel like one. The conflict (both internal and external) for both characters is so wonderfully developed and played out on the pages that you easily get sucked in and forget you are reading.
Also, just like with any Nyla K story, you get SPICE (and I'm not talking like a dash, I'm talking full blown dump the entire spice cabinet into the pot and then steal your neighbors to add spice!) The coming together of James and Jesse may not be clean or pretty from the beginning but there is one thing that is not lacking and that is the chemistry between the two characters and the love the both have for one another (both the forbidden, taboo love and the love of a father-figure/guardian and son).
Add this to your TBR (especially if you were someone who read this in the anthology last year) because this is certainly not a story you are going to want to miss this Christmas season!
There are not enough words that I can say for this book. Nyla K really hits the one out of the park because this book is all the holiday spice that you could ever need, wrapped up in a beautiful Christmas Bow!
James has been raising Jesse since he was 2 after his parents die in a tragic accident. Jesse has been harboring feelings for James since he was a teenager. Can their love flourish over the Christmas Holiday or will it be as cold as the Maine winters?
I freaking loved the development of this story. It may be a novella but it certainly does not feel like one. The conflict (both internal and external) for both characters is so wonderfully developed and played out on the pages that you easily get sucked in and forget you are reading.
Also, just like with any Nyla K story, you get SPICE (and I'm not talking like a dash, I'm talking full blown dump the entire spice cabinet into the pot and then steal your neighbors to add spice!) The coming together of James and Jesse may not be clean or pretty from the beginning but there is one thing that is not lacking and that is the chemistry between the two characters and the love the both have for one another (both the forbidden, taboo love and the love of a father-figure/guardian and son).
Add this to your TBR (especially if you were someone who read this in the anthology last year) because this is certainly not a story you are going to want to miss this Christmas season!
miaisabelle7's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
mariam27's review
3.0
Pretty unproblematic for a forbidden story. The only thing hella problematic was HOW it took me nearly 6 days, SIX DAYS!!! to read this itty bitty book.
Go ahead. Slap me.
Also, the writing was hella meh but what can u do.
Go ahead. Slap me.
Also, the writing was hella meh but what can u do.
srishn009's review
5.0
I have read many other novels by Nyla K and this novel Unwrap Him is a warden × guardian trope, which is an taboo topic and also, it is an MM age gap romance. Proceed with caution⚠️ .
Please note before reading that this is a taboo story. While the characters are not blood-related, they are family. James has raised Jesse since he was two years old; he’s his legal guardian. It contains an age gap, but nothing occurs between them until Jesse is eighteen. There is also mention of death and grief. If things like this make you uncomfortable, I suggest either skipping this story, or proceeding with caution.
Unwrap Him is a super steamy, low-angst novella, perfect for the holiday season, or any time you’re looking for smutty, forbidden fun!
Well, Jesse has feelings for James, but James is unaware of his own feelings towards Jesse and pushes it off as the protective feelings for his godson. But damn you James, Jesse gets hard for you whenever you gibe him your rare smile, how can you name these feelings not as love but as 'shield of protection' towards Jesse....men.
God, it was such a steamy read and I loved every second of it. Thank you so much for this amazing novella
Please note before reading that this is a taboo story. While the characters are not blood-related, they are family. James has raised Jesse since he was two years old; he’s his legal guardian. It contains an age gap, but nothing occurs between them until Jesse is eighteen. There is also mention of death and grief. If things like this make you uncomfortable, I suggest either skipping this story, or proceeding with caution.
Unwrap Him is a super steamy, low-angst novella, perfect for the holiday season, or any time you’re looking for smutty, forbidden fun!
Well, Jesse has feelings for James, but James is unaware of his own feelings towards Jesse and pushes it off as the protective feelings for his godson. But damn you James, Jesse gets hard for you whenever you gibe him your rare smile, how can you name these feelings not as love but as 'shield of protection' towards Jesse....men.
God, it was such a steamy read and I loved every second of it. Thank you so much for this amazing novella
lulici_reads's review
4.0
♡ First of all, I wanted to thank the author and Nishabooksandcoffee for sending me an ARC of her incredible novel. ♡
♡ Tropes:
• Christmas novella
• MM
• Taboo
• Guardian ward
• Age gap
• Spicy
⚠ Be sure to check the TW before reading this book. The topics aborded are not for everyone. Respect your boundaries if you think this book might trigger you. ⚠
♡ I really liked this Christmas novella. Jesse and James were sooo cute!! They were so adorable and in love with each other it made my heart all fluttery!!! And those smutty scenes?! I couldn't ask for something more spicy than that! We can see how deep and strong their love is, despite society expectations and judgements. This is my first Nyla K. book and I can say that it will not be the last!
♡ This novella is perfect if you search for Christmas vibe but still a taboo romance with age gap and a LOT of spice!!!
♡ Tropes:
• Christmas novella
• MM
• Taboo
• Guardian ward
• Age gap
• Spicy
⚠ Be sure to check the TW before reading this book. The topics aborded are not for everyone. Respect your boundaries if you think this book might trigger you. ⚠
♡ I really liked this Christmas novella. Jesse and James were sooo cute!! They were so adorable and in love with each other it made my heart all fluttery!!! And those smutty scenes?! I couldn't ask for something more spicy than that! We can see how deep and strong their love is, despite society expectations and judgements. This is my first Nyla K. book and I can say that it will not be the last!
♡ This novella is perfect if you search for Christmas vibe but still a taboo romance with age gap and a LOT of spice!!!
brittanystthomas's review
5.0
Christmas Eve brings new revelations that change the course of their lives.
This story is sexy as hell. Steamy, naughty, and taboo. They're delicious.
It's the newfound love and new emotions that grip you. Truths that show just how much they belong together. Don't forget how steamy it is.
This story is sexy as hell. Steamy, naughty, and taboo. They're delicious.
It's the newfound love and new emotions that grip you. Truths that show just how much they belong together. Don't forget how steamy it is.