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calliek927's review against another edition
4.0
I rarely read a rom-com with a bit of suspense in it, so this one was new. This was another author I hadn't read before this one. It interested me, and even though some characters annoyed me, they redeemed themselves.
Jade and Amber are two sisters who are opening a reindeer farm where they intend to have weddings during the off-season. They need a Santa, and here comes Jake. He's one of the "dumb jocks" from high school. Immediately, Jade is against it. Turns out she was bullied in HS for not being the ideal body type.
Strange things are also happening around the farm, and Brandon wants to help Jade figure it out.
I don't want to give too much away, so I'll leave that there. The smut factor is only about
Jade and Amber are two sisters who are opening a reindeer farm where they intend to have weddings during the off-season. They need a Santa, and here comes Jake. He's one of the "dumb jocks" from high school. Immediately, Jade is against it. Turns out she was bullied in HS for not being the ideal body type.
Strange things are also happening around the farm, and Brandon wants to help Jade figure it out.
I don't want to give too much away, so I'll leave that there. The smut factor is only about
zaza_bdp's review
3.0
Si vous aimez les formats courts et bien ficelés, alors cette romance contempo de Noël vous plaira ! Bon, je vais être honnête avec vous, je n'ai pas été particulièrement touchée par la romance, dans le sens où je n'ai pas eu ces petits papillons que l'on ressent parfois, ce coeur qui bat plus vite parce qu'on accroche vraiment à l'histoire, et que comme l'héroïne, on tombe sous le charme du héros. Cependant, j'ai passé un moment sympa avec ce livre, j'ai pris plaisir à le lire, et l'univers dépeint par l'auteur, très américain genre téléfilm de l'après-midi, est bien rendu.
Ce décor du ranch avec des rennes, ces petites touches de Noël, ce père Noël sexy et cette romance entre deux personnes que tout opposait du temps du lycée (on retrouve la traditionnelle opposition quarterback Vs vilain petit canard, mais au final, le cliché s'estompe un peu dans la mesure où Brandon était un gentil garçon), donnent une ambiance sympathique au livre. Même si l'histoire est courte (182 pages pour la VO), l'auteure prend le temps de développer l'histoire de ses personnages, leur passé, et je dois dire que l'histoire de Brandon et de son père m'a touchée et émue. Outre la romance, on a également droit à une petite pointe de suspense, avec un dénouement plutôt rigolo (ahaha sacrée Tammy !!). Enfin, j'en profite pour vous signaler que Tawna Fenske pose également les bases de sa série (qui compte 8 tomes pour le moment), et je me laisserai sûrement tenter par la suite. ^^
Voici donc une romance dynamique et drôle, sans prise de tête, avec des personnages sympathiques, et des rennes à perte de vue !
Ce décor du ranch avec des rennes, ces petites touches de Noël, ce père Noël sexy et cette romance entre deux personnes que tout opposait du temps du lycée (on retrouve la traditionnelle opposition quarterback Vs vilain petit canard, mais au final, le cliché s'estompe un peu dans la mesure où Brandon était un gentil garçon), donnent une ambiance sympathique au livre. Même si l'histoire est courte (182 pages pour la VO), l'auteure prend le temps de développer l'histoire de ses personnages, leur passé, et je dois dire que l'histoire de Brandon et de son père m'a touchée et émue. Outre la romance, on a également droit à une petite pointe de suspense, avec un dénouement plutôt rigolo (ahaha sacrée Tammy !!). Enfin, j'en profite pour vous signaler que Tawna Fenske pose également les bases de sa série (qui compte 8 tomes pour le moment), et je me laisserai sûrement tenter par la suite. ^^
Voici donc une romance dynamique et drôle, sans prise de tête, avec des personnages sympathiques, et des rennes à perte de vue !
rellimreads's review
4.0
I read Tawna Fenske’s Front and Center series this Summer so when she recently announced that Studmuffin Santa was on sale for 99cents – Yay! Snapped that right up. Then realized I’d rather listen… so I snagged this one on audio. Go marketing!
This was a fun romantic comedy with a little bit of drama and a dash of mystery/suspense. Plus – Christmas! And a reindeer farm! What more could you ask to get in the holiday mood?
What I loved about this is that it isn’t “reformed jerk” – Yes, Brandon was the football-star Senior to Jade’s picked-on Sophomore. However, Brandon was and still is a nice guy, he just didn’t notice Jade when they went to school together. Jade was tormented by other students and though it’s been more than 10 years she still has an icy exterior. Brandon definitely melts her frost.
While not holiday themed, I can’t wait to hear Sean and Amber’s story, Chef Sugarlips.
I enjoyed the narration by Nelson Hobbs and Teri Schnaubelt. They are both terrific narrators and I’m looking forward to hearing them both throughout the series.
This was a fun romantic comedy with a little bit of drama and a dash of mystery/suspense. Plus – Christmas! And a reindeer farm! What more could you ask to get in the holiday mood?
What I loved about this is that it isn’t “reformed jerk” – Yes, Brandon was the football-star Senior to Jade’s picked-on Sophomore. However, Brandon was and still is a nice guy, he just didn’t notice Jade when they went to school together. Jade was tormented by other students and though it’s been more than 10 years she still has an icy exterior. Brandon definitely melts her frost.
While not holiday themed, I can’t wait to hear Sean and Amber’s story, Chef Sugarlips.
I enjoyed the narration by Nelson Hobbs and Teri Schnaubelt. They are both terrific narrators and I’m looking forward to hearing them both throughout the series.
mistysreads's review against another edition
4.0
Oh my goodness this book is awesome! Brandon was hired to discover who is messing with the Reindeer farm, but he has to dress up as the Santa for the children. I think that Brandon and Jade are such fun characters and they are really good at keeping their heads during stressful situations. This is a great book to introduce the series and I love the ability to get to know all of the cousins gradually.
mlcreads's review
4.0
A quick holiday read that is funny, sweet, sexy, and with just a little mystery. The story also has lots of characters that you just want to hang out with and find out more about.
rosie_p_burke's review against another edition
5.0
If you want a fun holiday read to get you in "the mood" PLEASE check out this book by Tawna Fenske!
I love a good holiday story. I love Tawna Fenske. When you put the two together you get an AMAZING good time.
Jade is trying to get her family's farm into new territory by opening up a Reindeer Ranch. When her sister hires the quintessential high school jock to be their new Santa Claus. Brandon has a past that no one really knows about. After serving several tours in the Middle East, he's decided to come back home and help his family. While he does that, he takes the job as the Jingle Bell Reindeer Ranch's new Santa with abs of steel.
If you were the girl that didn't get noticed in high school or rather got noticed in all the wrong, not fun, picked on mercilessly ways-- then you will understand Jade's hesitation to work with Brandon. She doesn't trust that he's changed from the boy she knew back then.
Or maybe you knew the jock, were the jock.
Either way, Tawna writes a story that is anyone can relate to. Her typical frankness and quirky characters are all there, but this time there was a little something more. A little something extra. It had the fun holiday vibe without being cheesy. It gave you heat and passion but with a little feel of "a twinkle in Santa's eye."
I truly loved everything about this book. Hoping to see more of Brandon's family and Jade's sister. Learn their stories and fall for them too.
I love a good holiday story. I love Tawna Fenske. When you put the two together you get an AMAZING good time.
Jade is trying to get her family's farm into new territory by opening up a Reindeer Ranch. When her sister hires the quintessential high school jock to be their new Santa Claus. Brandon has a past that no one really knows about. After serving several tours in the Middle East, he's decided to come back home and help his family. While he does that, he takes the job as the Jingle Bell Reindeer Ranch's new Santa with abs of steel.
If you were the girl that didn't get noticed in high school or rather got noticed in all the wrong, not fun, picked on mercilessly ways-- then you will understand Jade's hesitation to work with Brandon. She doesn't trust that he's changed from the boy she knew back then.
Or maybe you knew the jock, were the jock.
Either way, Tawna writes a story that is anyone can relate to. Her typical frankness and quirky characters are all there, but this time there was a little something more. A little something extra. It had the fun holiday vibe without being cheesy. It gave you heat and passion but with a little feel of "a twinkle in Santa's eye."
I truly loved everything about this book. Hoping to see more of Brandon's family and Jade's sister. Learn their stories and fall for them too.
read_on_reader's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it
I thought Sean and Austin stole the show but man I love Brandon. I loved the storyline and everything about it.
I thought Sean and Austin stole the show but man I love Brandon. I loved the storyline and everything about it.
starlitbooknerd's review against another edition
5.0
Awesome
I really loved this book! It had a great mix of humor, romance, and action! I can’t wait to see what happens next!
I really loved this book! It had a great mix of humor, romance, and action! I can’t wait to see what happens next!
rachelreadsdaily's review against another edition
5.0
Studmuffin Santa was such a fun story full of silly little jokes and tons of Reindeer fun. I loved this story and how Brandon and Jade fell for each other. The story was heartwarming, kind, and full of sweet moments between them.
heatheradoresbooks's review against another edition
5.0
4.5⭐
Genre ~ contemporary romance, romantic comedy
Series ~ Ponderosa Resort Romantic Comedies, #1
Setting ~ Oregon
Publication date ~ November 27, 2017
Est page Count ~ 188 (13 chapters +e)
Audio length ~ 4 hours 46 minutes
Narrators ~ Nelson Hobbs, Teri Schnaubelt
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ small town, military man, veterinarian farmer, minimal steamage
I'm sad this is my last Christmas themed book of the year, but happy I can check another one off the kindle that's been there since December 2021. And I'm happy that I loved it so much!
Jade & Brandon
Jade and sister, Amber, own Jingle Bell Reindeer Ranch. How adorable is that? It's a fairly new business that they're trying to get up and running, so they hire Brandon as their Santa. Jade remembers Brandon from high school quite well, but does he remember her and the relentless bullying she went through 13 years ago? Sometimes that stuff is hard to forget.
Brandon is not a big fan of Christmas due to something heartbreaking that happened years ago. He is not the same person he was in high school, I mean who is really? I'm not saying he was awful back then, but now he's so sweet and book boyfriend material for sure. The scenes with his father were really sweet and heartbreaking.
Their chemistry was great. I actually expected a lot more action based on the cover, but there wasn't that much steamage and that was totally fine for them. It was a bit quick on the feelings though.
There was a little mystery to solve, some funny moments and some hard hitting ones to round out this delightful Christmas season read. Adding some reindeer trivia was a nice touch. Their Christmas gifts to each other were just perfect. Definitely recommend.
Narration notes:
I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
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Genre ~ contemporary romance, romantic comedy
Series ~ Ponderosa Resort Romantic Comedies, #1
Setting ~ Oregon
Publication date ~ November 27, 2017
Est page Count ~ 188 (13 chapters +e)
Audio length ~ 4 hours 46 minutes
Narrators ~ Nelson Hobbs, Teri Schnaubelt
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ small town, military man, veterinarian farmer, minimal steamage
I'm sad this is my last Christmas themed book of the year, but happy I can check another one off the kindle that's been there since December 2021. And I'm happy that I loved it so much!
Jade & Brandon
Jade and sister, Amber, own Jingle Bell Reindeer Ranch. How adorable is that? It's a fairly new business that they're trying to get up and running, so they hire Brandon as their Santa. Jade remembers Brandon from high school quite well, but does he remember her and the relentless bullying she went through 13 years ago? Sometimes that stuff is hard to forget.
Brandon is not a big fan of Christmas due to something heartbreaking that happened years ago. He is not the same person he was in high school, I mean who is really? I'm not saying he was awful back then, but now he's so sweet and book boyfriend material for sure. The scenes with his father were really sweet and heartbreaking.
Their chemistry was great. I actually expected a lot more action based on the cover, but there wasn't that much steamage and that was totally fine for them. It was a bit quick on the feelings though.
There was a little mystery to solve, some funny moments and some hard hitting ones to round out this delightful Christmas season read. Adding some reindeer trivia was a nice touch. Their Christmas gifts to each other were just perfect. Definitely recommend.
Narration notes:
I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
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