Simply put - a truly enjoyable holiday anthology with some of my favorite authors and a chance to discover new voices. This was a perfect collection of what this time of year should embody - happiness, hope, and embracing love in every which way. Enjoy!!

Keira Andrews - [b:A Very English Christmas|32997544|A Very English Christmas|Keira Andrews|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1479327018s/32997544.jpg|53637452] - 5 Stars

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I seriously cannot, and will not, ever get enough of David and Isaac from Andrew's Amish series. It's their first Christmas together and they are still just as sweet, still so in love, and undeniably scorching hot! Yes!

Joanna Chambers - Mr. Perfect's Christmas - 3.5 Stars

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Sam's the new guy and feeling wholly inadequate in comparison to his hot and sexy predecessor. Lucky for him, Nick has his own plans for showing Sam just how wrong he is. Quite the nice, feel good story of Christmas wishes coming true, and coming to the realization that unexpected life changes have a way of bringing happiness one didn't think possible to achieve.

Amy Jo Cousins - The Christmas Ship - 3.5 Stars

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This was the easiest coming together for an in denial injured football player and the virtual stranger he's bonded with over the internet regarding a popular anime show. Josh gets a hankering to meet his online BFF and is surprised (not surprised) that he's a dude. He and Benji settle their small misunderstanding with narry a hiccup - because it's the holidays right? Right!

Megan Erickson - That Thing - 3.5 Stars

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Devin and Adrian surely need to be on their best behavior regarding their roles as assistant wedding planner and best man, respectively. Despite their best intentions however, the thing is they can't keep their thoughts, eyes, hands, mouths off each other. Uh huh. Fun and cheeky with sexy thrown in! What a way to ring in the New Year!

Suki Fleet - Just Like Heaven - 4 Stars

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Fleet brings her magic touch to this tale - shy, sweet David meets skittish, jaded Jess and both can't resist the other, as the romantic potential grows between them. As always, the perfect tone of quiet longing and irresistible UST is expertly portrayed. Just lovely.

Kaje Harper - Not Your Grandfather's Magic - 4 Stars

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Self deprecating Matt is all sorts of awkward but Zeb sees his true heart shine through and really can't resist his special charm. This made me smile often, while melting my heart intermittently as Matt shows just how good of a guy he is. Zeb is not too shabby either - bringing out Matt's best and embuing him with a quiet confidence that ends up being the best thing possible for Zeb. This tugged a bit but was filled with warm fuzzies with a New Year's promise of a brand new start with amazing possibilities.

Antya Sunday - [b:Bottle Boys|30346926|Bottle Boys|Anyta Sunday|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1465007196s/30346926.jpg|50849250] - 4 Stars

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Privileged Ben has been tasked by his parents to earn money to continue the high standards of Christmas for his younger brother. He gets a little sidetracked with his "down-on-his-luck" classmate Seb, and endeavors to help him out as much as possible, unable to resist falling for the good natured and tenderhearted guy. Beautiful and understated, the true meaning of the holidays really shines through.