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Better Naughty Than Nice: No Mistletoe Required\\Her Secret Santa\\Snug in His Bed by Jill Shalvis, Vicki Lewis Thompson, Rhonda Nelson

joreadsromance's review

4.0

Slightly Sizzling Christmas Romance
4 stars

Blaze brings together its annual collection of short stories to keep you heated during the cold nights through the Christmas season. In this selection, Damon Claus, Santa's naughty brother, decides to help some people have the ultimate naughty Christmas treats.


NO MISTLETOE REQUIRED - [a:Vicki Lewis Thompson|78305|Vicki Lewis Thompson|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1234253979p2/78305.jpg]
Ten years ago Riley Kincaid broke Hayden Manchester's heart but a little Christmas competition could be just the thing needed to get this pair back on track and enjoying every second under the mistletoe.

This was a fun, hot romance with a likeable couple that were likeable and relatable.


HER SECRET SANTA - [a:Jill Shalvis|22370|Jill Shalvis|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1532461001p2/22370.jpg]
Ally Dauer is in charge of this year's toy drive but to her mortification, someone keeps sending her adult toys. Firefighter Eddie Weston is out to convince Ally that maybe the best gifts can be shared this Christmas.

I really enjoyed this story and especially Ally. It was sweet, hot and enjoyable all round.


SNUG IN HIS BED - [a:Rhonda Nelson|61055|Rhonda Nelson|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1267325850p2/61055.jpg]
Viv Foster hates Christmas. Hank Bailey owns a Christmas tree farm. When they're forced into each other's company they realise it's more than sizzling chemistry they have in common.

This story was a little slow with little excitement. It was fine and easy to read but nothing special.


Overall this was a nice anthology and one that is worth a read over the Christmas holidays. The stories were all linked by Damon Claus, a storyline that lacked any real direction or purpose but it's still a fun collection if you love Christmas and like your romance with a bit of heat. 4 stars.

megfang315's review

2.0

Only for Jill Shalvis' part

Super fast (little character development), and I was kind of confused by the Damon Claus thing (though I only read Jill Shalvis' novella, so that's somewhat my fault).