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Ready for Her Alien Husband by Marian Pattechat
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Trixie is more excited than she'd ever been in her life. Finally her dream of getting married to a handsome alien is coming true! As an avid sci-fi romance reader, she can hardly believe her luck. Will her husband to be turn out to be everything she's ever dreamed of?
OMG!! This novella is so cute. Trixie's excitement is flowing through the pages and Vrixiel is the sweetest alien ever!! I love to read their story after I got to know them in "Right on Time". If you want to dive into Marian's world of colourful winged aliens, you can start right here or with "Right on Time". Both books are fantastic and sweet and funny so just go do yourself a favour and pick them up, you won't regret it!!
OMG!! This novella is so cute. Trixie's excitement is flowing through the pages and Vrixiel is the sweetest alien ever!! I love to read their story after I got to know them in "Right on Time". If you want to dive into Marian's world of colourful winged aliens, you can start right here or with "Right on Time". Both books are fantastic and sweet and funny so just go do yourself a favour and pick them up, you won't regret it!!
Sew in Love: A Brownie Spice Novella by Rhea Fox
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Rhys is facing another lonely Christmas. But when the handsome kiltmaker Liam invites him for a drink after the Scotland Fabric fair and they end up in Rhys's hotel room, maybe things can turn around for both of them.
This is such an adorable novella. Both men fall hard and fast for each other. What started with a bit (okay a LOT) of fun, quickly turns into more. And when Liam realises that Rhys is going to be alone on Christmas, he's quick to invite him into his family's home. The two of them have insecurities but each one is determined to make the other feel safe and cared for in their blooming relationship.
There's a lot of fluff, feelings and fu-la lala in this book, perfect to read in front of the Christmas tree wrapped in a cozy blanket and a cup of your favourite hot beverage.
This is such an adorable novella. Both men fall hard and fast for each other. What started with a bit (okay a LOT) of fun, quickly turns into more. And when Liam realises that Rhys is going to be alone on Christmas, he's quick to invite him into his family's home. The two of them have insecurities but each one is determined to make the other feel safe and cared for in their blooming relationship.
There's a lot of fluff, feelings and fu-la lala in this book, perfect to read in front of the Christmas tree wrapped in a cozy blanket and a cup of your favourite hot beverage.
A Pack for Winter by Eliana Lee
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Ivy has kind of made peace with never having a pack of her own. Not that she wouldn't want one but she's convinced that she can't be the perfect omega for a pack and therefore it's better to be alone...right? Along comes a bad hot dog, a snow storm, a power outage, a heat spike, two gorgeous Alphas and one caring Beta....
OMG!! I love this book so much!! I immediately wanted to turn back to page one and read it all over again. It's cozy and cute with just the right amount of angst for how they will manage to make it work between them. If you want to fall in love with a pack in an adorable small town, pick up this series!!
Infinite stars from me!!
OMG!! I love this book so much!! I immediately wanted to turn back to page one and read it all over again. It's cozy and cute with just the right amount of angst for how they will manage to make it work between them. If you want to fall in love with a pack in an adorable small town, pick up this series!!
Infinite stars from me!!
An Alpha for the Holidays by Emily Axon
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Kirby is kind of stuck. Trying to escape his lonely life and make some Christmas magic for himself, he rents a cabin in the woods only to be attacked by a werewolf. Turning into a werewolf and all that comes with that hasn't been on Kirby's plan. But neither has the gorgeous Alpha who rescued him from the other wolf and claims to be his mate. Maybe Kirby's wishes will come true after all?
This book is so funny!! Kirby's inner monologue had me crying from laughing so hard. But "An Alpha for the Holidays" is not only funny, it's also heartwarming how badly Leigh wants to make sure Kirby's okay with all that will happen and how desperate both of them want to finally belong somewhere. This is an amazing novella to put on your TBR if you like paranormal romance with lots of humour, heart and heat!!
This book is so funny!! Kirby's inner monologue had me crying from laughing so hard. But "An Alpha for the Holidays" is not only funny, it's also heartwarming how badly Leigh wants to make sure Kirby's okay with all that will happen and how desperate both of them want to finally belong somewhere. This is an amazing novella to put on your TBR if you like paranormal romance with lots of humour, heart and heat!!
Courting the Krampus by Elle Sterling
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
After Natalie has been paired up with the Krampus Jasper, they return to the North Pole, where she gets to know Cole, Santa's secret son. Jasper and Cole are in charge of Santa's Naughty List, a job they hate. When Natalie lets that little fact slip out in front of Santa, he sends them on a journey around the North Pole to find a creative alternative for the usual coal. As they travel around, Natalie falls for the villages of the North Pole, and the two males, she's been fated to. Will she decide that being on the North Pole is going to be her biggest and best adventure yet and accept the bond?
These three are the CUTEST!! "Courting the Krampus" perfectly balances sugar and spice, taking us on a magical, journey. This book hadme smiling almost the entire time, giggling and kicking my feet while feeling all Christmassy 🥰. You can genuinely feel the care between the characters and their growing love for each other. While Jasper and Cole have had a relationship for years, they finally accept that they have been in love for a long time and Natalie just happened to be the missing peace in their relationship. Bringing in new perspectives and ideas not only Cole and Jasper, but Santa needed too.
Long story short: New favourite Christmas book unlocked 🔓!!! Go put "Courting the Krampus" on your TBR!!
These three are the CUTEST!! "Courting the Krampus" perfectly balances sugar and spice, taking us on a magical, journey. This book hadme smiling almost the entire time, giggling and kicking my feet while feeling all Christmassy 🥰. You can genuinely feel the care between the characters and their growing love for each other. While Jasper and Cole have had a relationship for years, they finally accept that they have been in love for a long time and Natalie just happened to be the missing peace in their relationship. Bringing in new perspectives and ideas not only Cole and Jasper, but Santa needed too.
Long story short: New favourite Christmas book unlocked 🔓!!! Go put "Courting the Krampus" on your TBR!!
Zinnia by Sofia Rose
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Rosie is happy in her job, running a successful cafe. But lately she's feeling like something is missing. She's itching for something. If she only knew what.
After a chance run in with Rosie, Finnegan can hardly keep his thoughts away from her. She's his mate. But how can he win her over without coming on too strong?
This is a really REALLY cute and fluffy read. Perfect for cozy season. Get snuggled up under a warm blanket and watch Rosie fall in love with a slightly awkward orc, who wants nothing more than to win her over. Their dynamic is sweet and 🔥🔥, balanced perfectly.
This is the fourth book in the series, but can be read as a standalone.
After a chance run in with Rosie, Finnegan can hardly keep his thoughts away from her. She's his mate. But how can he win her over without coming on too strong?
This is a really REALLY cute and fluffy read. Perfect for cozy season. Get snuggled up under a warm blanket and watch Rosie fall in love with a slightly awkward orc, who wants nothing more than to win her over. Their dynamic is sweet and 🔥🔥, balanced perfectly.
This is the fourth book in the series, but can be read as a standalone.
A Kiss for the Holidays by C.S. Autumn
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
When Dalton moves on next to Asher, he decides, that the boy next door is going to be his best friend. Nevermind their differences, they become best friends. Twelve years later,Asher has a problem. He's in love with his straight best friend and after an incident at a party, he loses even the last glimmer of hope that the two of them could ever become more than friends.
But circumstances throw them together in a tiny cabin in the middle of a snowstorm and suddenly Asher can't keep everything he's felt for years bottled up any more. Will Dalton and Asher get a chance after all?
These two are EVERYTHING!! I love them so much. Childhood friends to lovers is a trope I'm always here for and Asher's and Dalton's story is perfect!! Their families reaction 🥰 A heartwarming, swooning, melting all the snow kind of cozy and 🔥 Christmas novella to put on your TBR if you like bi-awakening stories, forced proximity, kind and caring characters, pining and an ending that had me giggling and kicking my feet 🥰💕
But circumstances throw them together in a tiny cabin in the middle of a snowstorm and suddenly Asher can't keep everything he's felt for years bottled up any more. Will Dalton and Asher get a chance after all?
These two are EVERYTHING!! I love them so much. Childhood friends to lovers is a trope I'm always here for and Asher's and Dalton's story is perfect!! Their families reaction 🥰 A heartwarming, swooning, melting all the snow kind of cozy and 🔥 Christmas novella to put on your TBR if you like bi-awakening stories, forced proximity, kind and caring characters, pining and an ending that had me giggling and kicking my feet 🥰💕
Beary Little Christmas by E.M. Sauber
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This little novell is the perfect christmassy wrap-up for our favourite trio of bear shifters.
We get to say goodbye to all the couples (yes, I cried a little, because I'm gonna miss them, nevermind, that I can visit them anytime 😅) and get a glimpse into their future after the HEAs in their individual books.
"Beary Little Christmas" is the perfect heartwarming, cozy ending to this amazing series. If you haven't already put the "Shifters of Cypress Valley" on your TBR!!!
We get to say goodbye to all the couples (yes, I cried a little, because I'm gonna miss them, nevermind, that I can visit them anytime 😅) and get a glimpse into their future after the HEAs in their individual books.
"Beary Little Christmas" is the perfect heartwarming, cozy ending to this amazing series. If you haven't already put the "Shifters of Cypress Valley" on your TBR!!!
My Pucking Family by Izzy Elliott
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Book 2 starts of, right after the cliffhanger in book 1, following Leera and Roman again.
Book 2 gives answers to some of the things from book 1 and reveals a lot of new things for Leera. It's a bit spic!er than book 1, Leera goes into her first heat and I loved how Roman tried to respect the boundaries she set before even in this situation. They are just so perfect for each other and Leera handles everything that's thrown at her in stride. Book 2 ends on a little cliffhanger once again and I can't wait for answers in the next book!!!
Book 2 gives answers to some of the things from book 1 and reveals a lot of new things for Leera. It's a bit spic!er than book 1, Leera goes into her first heat and I loved how Roman tried to respect the boundaries she set before even in this situation. They are just so perfect for each other and Leera handles everything that's thrown at her in stride. Book 2 ends on a little cliffhanger once again and I can't wait for answers in the next book!!!