Tag: Holiday Short

Bad Secret Santa by Francis Gideon

91gKqjFreoL._SL1500_Title:Bad Secret Santa

Author:  Francis Gideon

Genre: Contemporary, Holiday

Length: Short (5K)

Publisher:JMS Books (Published December 1st, 2013)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Reviewer:  Cat

Blurb:  Greg does not want to go to another Christmas party. His job as the social media guy at a publishing house means he’s been hearing about Christmas since the summer and he’s lost all interest. But when Ray, his best friend from college, entices him into one last party before holiday break, Greg finds himself saying yes — and is strapped with finding a last-minute gift for a woman he hardly knows in a Secret Santa exchange.

Inside the crowded mall, Greg meets a sexy guy in tight pants. Later that evening, Greg is visiting Ray and his girlfriend when the same hot guy from the mall arrives. His name is Jason, he’s friends with Ray’s girlfriend, and he’s Greg’s Secret Santa. Unfortunately, he is rather bad at his task, since the gift he wants to give Greg is just as much for himself, as well.

Purchase Link: http://www.jms-books.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=29&products_id=1004&zenid=njm3kd1v0q9hhc7920k1v7d8a3

Review: Greg works in social media and is tired of Christmas but has to go to one last party with his best friend and his best friend’s girlfriend. Buying a secret Santa gift for a woman is bad enough but one you never met is even harder.  While shopping Greg sees a man who catches his interest and the fact the man is buying lube and condoms really makes his mind wander. The man gets away while Greg is checking out before he could talk to him, but Greg gets a really good surprise when the mysterious man shows up at the party and claims to be his secret Santa.

This is a short but very sexy story.  One that is sure to heat you up on a cold, lonely night. There isn’t a lot of plot, but there is an abundance of hot sex. Occasionally we need a good, sexy story that is all hot and steamy. This story is very steamy. I loved the bathroom sex. You have to read this to see what I mean.

If you like, a naughty Secret Santa, last minute shopping, and some really hot man-sex this one is definitely for you.

One Kiss, 2nd Edition by Silvia Violet

18779885Title:   One Kiss

Series: N/A

Author: Silvia Violet

Genre: Christmas themed Contemporary

Length:  Short (36 pages)

Publisher:  Silvia Violet (December 14th 2013 by Silvia Violet Books

(first published December 10th 2011)

Heat Level:  Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3Hearts

Reviewer: Eli/Mandingo

Blurb: Jake Sanders comes home for Christmas after a dreary semester filled with sleepless nights and a cheating boyfriend. Finding a new man is the last thing on his mind until he discovers that Ben Swinburne now owns the bakery where they both once worked. 

Five years ago, Jake and Ben shared a single kiss, and Jake has never forgotten the way Ben’s lips felt against his. When Ben catches Jake under the mistletoe, passion ignites between them. 

This time around, Ben wants more than one kiss, but Jake isn’t sure he’s ready for another relationship. He must find the strength to move past his pain and open his heart, or will he miss out on a second chance with the man of his dreams. 

This title has been previously released by another publisher.

Purchase Link:   http://www.amazon.com/One-Kiss-Silvia-Violet-ebook/dp/B00HB9PLPW/ref=sr_1_4?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1387231175&sr=1-4&keywords=one+kiss

Review: This is all about love the second time around.  Jake shared a mind-melting kiss with Ben five years earlier. However, Ben with his ethics did not wish to be involved with a young Jake.  Now, however, that they are both older and more mature, Ben is hoping to pick up where they left off.  Jake, however, is scared having just had his heart-broken.  After not just a searing kiss, but also a night of hot passion, Jake back pedals leaving Ben broken-hearted. 

However, in the spirit of Christmas and families, Jake’s family steps in to help him see the error of his ways, and he runs back to the one man who he’s never ever forgotten.

There’s nothing like heat in a kitchen to lend heat to a relationship and that is what Jake and Ben provide for the reader. The men reconcile in the best of ways and the Christmas miracle is achieved as they both realize just what they’ve always meant to each other.

For those who see Christmas as a time of healing and reconciliation, this story is all about that.  Happy Reading – you won’t regret it.

Otter Madness by Winnie Jerome

alliwant185Title: Otter Madness

Series: All I Want

Author: Winnie Jerome

Length: Novella (27 Pages)

Publisher: Torquere Press (December 10th, 2013)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥2.5 to 3 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Life has hit a frustrating point for otter shifter Bryon. His Scrooge of a boss wants him to work Christmas, and the shine on his relationship with boyfriend Lucas has dulled a little.

But then a magical accident creates a duplicate of Bryon. Can the apartment survive the onslaught of two mischievous, highly sexed shifters? And can poor Lucas handle two high-energy subs?

Product Link: http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=79_108&products_id=4093

Review: This little Christmas story is quite funny.

At first, I had difficulties understanding, why when they are in the relationship they wanted Bryon wasn’t still happy and found things about Lucas that drives him crazy. It doesn’t really have a plot, but for this kind of story, one really isn’t needed. However once you get thru the story you realize it eventually comes together to make a cute story. The sex between them both is amazing and full of kink but when you add in Bryon’s, duplicate it gets even hotter. This story has BDSM added in and that makes it even kinkier yet.

Lucas is the dominate of the group and has the strength to back it up, which is what Bryon not only wants but also needs. It makes Christmas time a little bit spicier. It was a pretty good book. I just wished it were a bit longer in length telling a bit more about each character. It is kind of like getting in the middle of a story and not knowing a lot about each one.

I don’t know if it would be one that I would read over and over, but it is a pretty good story.

Home for Christmas by M. Durango

alliwant185Title: Home for Christmas

Series: All I Want

Author: M. Durango

Length: Novella (19 Pages)

Publisher: Torquere Press (December 10th, 2013)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: To make up for his aborted Thanksgiving trip, Curt travels to Chicago to spend Christmas with his family, but even the whirlwind of activity can’t keep him from missing Bailey. Once he’s back home, he invites Bailey for a quiet dinner, which leads to a lusty reunion. Is Curt alone in thinking this is the start of something special, or was Bailey missing him, too?

Product Link: http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=79_108&products_id=4095

Review: For a very short story, it was very adorable.

Curt and Bailey had a weekend together, but each want more it would seem. Curt can’t get Bailey out of his head, thinking about him while at his family’s home. They are both very independent and really good at what they do. They have the strength and loyalty with just a bit of mischief in them. You hear about Bailey through Curt’s thoughts and you can’t help but want them to end up together. It doesn’t have much of a story line or plot, just a really cute little story that would be great to read the night before Christmas. You hope that they both find love with each other and are making the wish for them yourself.

I like longer stories that I can lose myself into, but this one ranks up there as pretty good.

The Christmas Miracles of Barnaby Sloan by Jenna Jones

alliwant185Title: The Christmas Miracles of Barnaby Sloan

Author: Jenna Jones

Genre: Contemporary Romance / Holiday

Length: Short Story (29 pages)

Publisher: Torquere Press (December 11th, 2013)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥2.5~3 Hearts

Reviewer: Thommie

Blurb: Barnaby Sloan usually spends the holidays with his aunt Violet, but changes in her life and his roommate’s cause Barnaby to reconsider his plans. His boyfriend Liam invites Barnaby to join him at his family’s home, but Barnaby is too uncertain about his future with Liam to accept. He decides to spend the holidays alone instead, working on his dissertation and volunteering at his favorite museum.

Then a snowstorm hits, knocking out the power throughout the city. Between the snow, the solitude, and nothing going according to plan, Barnaby realizes all he wants for Christmas is Liam — but it would take a miracle for him to get that wish.

Product Link: http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=79_108&products_id=4092

Review: This is a quick and nice Christmas story about Bay’s Christmas miracle. Bay is a student who normally spends his Christmas with his aunt Vi, but this year his aunt has been invited to spend her holiday with her boyfriend and Bay is looking at alternatives. He could spend it with Liam, his boyfriend, but somehow he doesn’t feel okay with intruding into his family. After all, they have only been dating for three months. His friend Merrill isn’t available either, as he’s spending it at his girlfriend’s house, and Bay finds himself with no alternatives. To make matters worse he forgets that he has made plans with Liam to exchange gift the last night Liam’s going to be in town, standing him up and causing a minor fight, resulting into a very lonely holiday and a lonely heart.

Honestly, for such a short story I found half of it not interesting at all. It might have had something to do with the fact that I didn’t like Bay very much. In my eyes he was a jerk half of the read and his behavior toward Liam was unacceptable. He really made it almost impossible for me to like him. But the story changes and by the time you reach the end of this little quickie you get to understand Bay and enjoy his miracle.

Recommended!

Christmas Wish by Shayne Carmichael and Mychael Black

alliwant185Title:  Christmas Wish

Series: (Legends of the Romanorum #4)

Author:  Shayne Carmichael & Mychael Black

Genre: Contemporary, holiday

Length: Short (28 pages)

Publisher:Torquere Press (December 4th, 2013)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Reviewer: Cat

Blurb:A grigori is a Watcher angel–one who teaches humans important life lessons. Getting directly involved with a human is forbidden. Ten years ago, Elian watched the love of his life slip away, and he was forced to atone for his involvement. Now he’s back and determined to rebuild what he and his lover lost.

Ryan Nixon let ambition and greed take over his entire life. He lost everything–including his lover, Elian. Homeless and destitute, Ryan can’t believe his eyes when Elian returns and takes him in to heal. Ryan knows what happened was his own damn fault, and if it takes eternity to make it up to Elian, then so be it.

Purchase Link: http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=79_108&products_id=4086

Review: I absolutely loved this book. This will be a little hard for me to do justice since I have not read the first three books. Trust me that this story stood well on its own but made my mouth water to read the other three. I could feel the love, the passion, and the angst between both Ryan and Elian. I cannot wait to read the other books to find out what happened to Ryan to put him in this position. I am very happy that Elian has stepped in to reclaim him and that they can go forward.

I really want to know what happened to Ryan to cause him to lose everything and bring him to this low level in his life. I LOVED Elian and that he has had to endure watching Ryan lose everything and nearly die. Not be able to step in, but has finally being able to save him, at the last-minute. 

This is a very well written, intriguing short story that makes you want to know more. The characters are well-developed, and the feelings are so deep and passionate.  I am intrigued by both the characters and the story.

If you like Christmas wishes, Angels, a man down on his luck, sweet, loving relationships and some pretty hot mansex; this is definitely for you!

Kissing Santa by Sienna Sway

alliwant185Title:  Kissing Santa

Author:Sienna Sway

Genre: Contemporary/Holiday

Length: Short (12 pages)

Publisher: Torquere Press (December 4th 2013)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Reviewer: Cat

Blurb:Aaron has always known how he feels about Steve. He’s sweet, sexy, funny, and for some reason, with Aaron. The innocent Christmas surprise that he’s put on for Aaron’s nephew does something for Aaron too. Seeing Steve dressed up as an inappropriately sexy Santa raises the desire to go one-step further with the man that he loves.

When Steve finds out what Aaron is after — aside from the contents of his pants of course — will it prove to be something that they both want? Does Aaron need to learn how to keep his mouth shut?

Purchase Link: http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=kissing+santa&x=17&y=10

Review: Aaron knows he loves Steve but watching him play Santa for his nephew makes him realize just how much he loves Steve.

This is one heck of a good short story. I was on the seat of my pants, eagerly turning the page. I loved how Aaron comes to the realization how much he loves Steve and what he wants from their relationship. I loved that Steve cared so much to play Santa and put on a show for the little tyke. To me this showed the gentle nature and loving spirit of the man. 

The whole story was sweet, hot and sexy. I can’t say much more without spoilers but there were a couple unexpected twists and I couldn’t help but chuckle at the end. I would have loved a little more at the end to explain a reaction but it was cute as it is.

If you love a good, sweet story of long-term, happy relationships, playing Santa, some fairly hot mansex and a little laugh, this is definitely for you!

A Trace of Christmas Spirit by Havan Fellows

068e2a6cd29d4ab3cae19053a088cb444205b0f6Title: A Trace of Christmas Spirit

Series:  N/A

Author: Havan Fellows

Genre: Paranormal/Christmas

Length: Short Story (14K)

Publisher: Smashwords (November 15th, 2013)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Blurb: Since his brother’s death, Camden’s yearly road trip to celebrate Christmas with his parents has turned to nothing more than drudgery. With his holiday spirit gone, this is the last year he will subject himself to their narrow-minded views on his life.

But Cam’s world takes a left turn when he gets snowed-in with the eccentric and way-too-jolly Trace. Maybe…just maybe spirits can be revived and the joy of Christmas reclaimed.

This book was originally published December 2011 in the anthology And The Prompt Is… Holiday Edition with the Story Orgy. Though the base story remains intact, it has been edited again, enhanced from its original version. I hope you enjoy this new version and thank you.   

Product Link: https://www.smashwords.com/extreader/read/378494/1/a-trace-of-christmas-spirit

Reviewer:   GiGi

Review: All I want to say is, I want an elf of my very own! Not to mention that magical cabin….

Camden has lost all Christmas spirit, tired of fulfilling a request of his long gone little brother. As he’s finding his way north, caught by a surprise snowstorm, he loses his way, but finds himself stopped in front of a mysterious little cabin. As his attraction grows for the mysterious man inside, so does the magic of their surroundings.

As clues to supernatural happenings keep piling up so does the flirtation and sexual tension until they both give in to the magic. What more does this mystical man have in store for Cam? Can the magic last? What about his brother’s wishes?

You’ll have to read this happy holiday gem to find out! What a fun Holiday adventure!

'Tis the Season by Rob Rosen

19232541Title: ‘Tis the Season

Author: Rob Rosen

Genre: Erotic Romance / Holiday

Length: Short story (14 pages)

Publisher: Torquere Press (December 4th, 2013)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3 Hearts

Reviewer: Thommie

Blurb: The sweater blinks in red and green, but all is not merry for Jeff when he discovers that the airport is closed and there’s no way to get home for the holidays. A Christmas miracle, however, is soon to present itself in, of all things, Jeff’s ex, David, who has a private jet at his disposal. And once a member of the Mile High Club, always a member, making this a Christmas no one will ever forget.

Product Link: http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=79_108&products_id=4085

Review: The sky is a gorgeous blue, no snowstorms, rainstorms, windstorms, hurricanes or anything else hindering the journey back home is forecasted. One would think that he’d be home celebrating the holiday with his parents, right? Wrong! Nothing short of a miracle would help Jeff get back home, and guess what? Yup, the miracle happens.

This story is very, very short. It’s one of those quick, fast-past erotic stories that only objective is to make your heart beat a bit faster for some ten minutes and then leave you there hot and bothered. Sadistic I tell ya. The characters in this story share a past. We don’t get to know much beside the fact that they are exes and to be frank, while that was a good thing, I found myself wondering why on earth they broke up. Whatever the reasons though now things are quite different. David, Jeff’s ex, has changed quite a lot – he’s become Mr. Healthy for crying out loud – and his appearance is even more alluring, drool evoking even, so of course Jeff can’t resist when the awkward two plus hours flight has a chance to become a bit… hotter.

So while the story doesn’t have much to offer beside the erotic part of it, which as I said was quite nice and well written, with one of my favorite scenes described in a way that can easily steal your sanity for a minute or two, it does however have a very nice ending, a miraculous one if you really want to believe…

Do I recommend it? Yes! It’s short, it’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s hot. What else do you want?

The Wishbone by Rob Rosen

18756983Title: The Wishbone

Series:  N/A

Author: Rob Rosen

Genre: Contemporary

Length: Short (13 pages)

Publisher:  Torquere Press (October 6th, 2013)

Heat: Explicit

Heart: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts

Reviewer: Eli/Mandingo

Blurb:A trip home for Thanksgiving goes from dreaded to weird to downright hot when Paul finds that his date for dinner is none other than his cousin (by marriage, of course), Roger. And there’s certainly a lot to be thankful for once the two discover that they’ll also be sharing Paul’s boyhood bedroom for the night. But just who gets the bigger half of the wishbone, and will the wish come true and make this holiday season one to remember?

Purchase Link:   http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=79_108&products_id=4055

Review: I am NOT usually a fan of a short read and I seriously couldn’t fathom what the writer could possibly achieve in a mere 13 pages. Well, I was just shut the hell up!  To quote the young people – Oh my gawd!!! This is a cute, funny, quirky, quixotic, irreverent, pithy and witty story.  The blurb says it all.  Here’s all you need to do. READ the STORY – you will be cracking up. 

It will probably be the best 10 minutes of your day and will leave you smiling and wishing for a Thanksgiving much like Paul and Roger had.

The Night Before Thanksgiving by M. Durango

thankful185Title: The Night Before Thanksgiving

Series:  Torquere Press Short Story

Author:   M. Durango

Genre: Contemporary

Length:  Short (19 pages)

Publisher:  Torquere Press

Heat Level:  Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3.5 Hearts

Reviewer: Eli/Mandingo

Blurb: Bailey occasionally fills in as a substitute bartender at his friend’s airport bar as a favor. He strikes up a conversation with Curt, a professor on his way to a family Thanksgiving in Chicago. They hit it off, and make plans to meet up after the holiday, but when the flight is delayed and then canceled, Bailey jumps at the chance to move up the timetable. He invites Curt back to his place for a drink and more, but he has the feeling this is more than a one-night stand. Will Curt feel the same?

Purchase Link:   http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=79_108&products_id=4073

Review: Once again, this is an example of a well-written short story.  Two men meet in a bar, hit it off and then decide to go home and hit it off even better between the sheets. The story focuses largely on the interaction between the two men and that intense focus pulls the reader in.  Bailey and Curt are obviously attracted to each other and decide to meet up at a later date until fate intercedes and they move their tryst up.  As expected, both men burn it up between the sheets.  What the reader gets is that they are viewing what is possibly the beginning of something more, and that peak inside is what makes the story so appealing.

The characters are very likable and believable and you can see the two men are very much in character.

Nice short read.