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Christmas in the City
Twelve bestselling authors have come together to brighten your holiday with six ALL NEW co-written novels. Travel through six cities and fall in love with these enchanting love stories.
L.J. Shen & Helena Hunting
Just The Tip
It’s not every day you meet a stranger who knows how to jingle your bells…
Corinne Michaels & Melanie Harlow
Baby it’s Cold Outside
My Christmas list did not include a broken heart, freezing temperatures, or my tree stuck in the door to my apartment building, but that’s what I got. Just when I thought Santa had failed me, I got something I never thought to ask for …
Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward
Kissmas in New York
It was just supposed to be a simple kiss with a stranger. I'd done it to prove a point--that I hadn't lost my sense of adventure. But you know what they say about the best laid plans. Maybe I'd get something in my stocking after all this holiday season...
Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan
The Christmas Crown
Noelani, queen of Manaroa, has one mission on her diplomatic visit to the States: forge strategic alliances for her homeland. When she meets brooding security specialist Brock Grimsby, their unexpected alliance heats up the holiday. One night. No promises, but come Christmas, will either be able to walk away?
Penny Reid & L.H. Cosway
Songbird
Two lonely souls find companionship in Dublin for one magical night. Broderick Adams doesn't mind his solitude, until she walks in. Ophelia Kelly sings to heal her heart, but has no idea he's listening.
Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
EPIC
Jamie and Wes are having a blast living and working in Toronto. Until a scout for another team swoops in to make one of them an offer that might complicate the life they've built together.
L.J. Shen & Helena Hunting
Just The Tip
It’s not every day you meet a stranger who knows how to jingle your bells…
Corinne Michaels & Melanie Harlow
Baby it’s Cold Outside
My Christmas list did not include a broken heart, freezing temperatures, or my tree stuck in the door to my apartment building, but that’s what I got. Just when I thought Santa had failed me, I got something I never thought to ask for …
Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward
Kissmas in New York
It was just supposed to be a simple kiss with a stranger. I'd done it to prove a point--that I hadn't lost my sense of adventure. But you know what they say about the best laid plans. Maybe I'd get something in my stocking after all this holiday season...
Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan
The Christmas Crown
Noelani, queen of Manaroa, has one mission on her diplomatic visit to the States: forge strategic alliances for her homeland. When she meets brooding security specialist Brock Grimsby, their unexpected alliance heats up the holiday. One night. No promises, but come Christmas, will either be able to walk away?
Penny Reid & L.H. Cosway
Songbird
Two lonely souls find companionship in Dublin for one magical night. Broderick Adams doesn't mind his solitude, until she walks in. Ophelia Kelly sings to heal her heart, but has no idea he's listening.
Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
EPIC
Jamie and Wes are having a blast living and working in Toronto. Until a scout for another team swoops in to make one of them an offer that might complicate the life they've built together.
323 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 26, 2019
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L.J. Shen
59 books49.3k followersL.J. Shen is USA Today, WSJ, Washington Post and #1 Amazon Kindle Store bestselling author of contemporary romance books.
She writes angsty books, unredeemable anti-heroes who are in Elon Musk's tax bracket, and sassy heroines who bring them to their knees (for more reasons than one).
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December 1, 2019
Epic by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
Damn I love WESMIE !!!!
4 stars because I could have done with a sexy scene :P
Damn I love WESMIE !!!!
4 stars because I could have done with a sexy scene :P
December 18, 2019
I only read this for Jamie and Wes, one of my biggest OTP’s ever. This collection was okay, I only enjoyed three out of the six stories, but JAMIE AND WES ARE EVERYTHING AJDHDJSJAJA. When I found out there was going to be a short story featuring them I flipped OUT. I adore them so much and their short story was so cute. I feel like I’m short romance stories it’s hard to enjoy it unless the couple has been pre established, otherwise it feels too insta love for me. Here are some notes I wrote on the stories I enjoyed:
Book 2: 3/5 stars, cute Melanie Harlow and Corinne Michaels story, the characters are named Harlow and Michael which was cute, and it was definitely insta love but it was cute enough
Book 3: 4/5, Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward are the freaking power duo. This story was so cute and I think this would’ve been a great premise for a full length novel, I love the trope of two characters meeting in a strange way and then bumping into each other again later, and this had some forbidden romance vibes, I thought it was great. Really surprised by how much I enjoyed this one, I would read an entire novel about Margo and Chet.
Book 6: 5/5 - Jamie and Wes!!!! This short story is the reason I read this book and it did not disappoint! It was so freaking cute and it made my heart soar and they are my favorite m/m couple of all time and I wish I could read many more full length novels about them but for now this will have to do. I loved seeing them as a married couple dealing with challenging career choices and playing hockey and it was just everything. The only thing I didn’t like about this short story is Blake, their teammate, he drives me freaking nuts he’s like a thirteen year old trapped in an adults body. But Jamie and Wes are so fun to read about I didn’t even care. 😍🥰
Book 2: 3/5 stars, cute Melanie Harlow and Corinne Michaels story, the characters are named Harlow and Michael which was cute, and it was definitely insta love but it was cute enough
Book 3: 4/5, Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward are the freaking power duo. This story was so cute and I think this would’ve been a great premise for a full length novel, I love the trope of two characters meeting in a strange way and then bumping into each other again later, and this had some forbidden romance vibes, I thought it was great. Really surprised by how much I enjoyed this one, I would read an entire novel about Margo and Chet.
Book 6: 5/5 - Jamie and Wes!!!! This short story is the reason I read this book and it did not disappoint! It was so freaking cute and it made my heart soar and they are my favorite m/m couple of all time and I wish I could read many more full length novels about them but for now this will have to do. I loved seeing them as a married couple dealing with challenging career choices and playing hockey and it was just everything. The only thing I didn’t like about this short story is Blake, their teammate, he drives me freaking nuts he’s like a thirteen year old trapped in an adults body. But Jamie and Wes are so fun to read about I didn’t even care. 😍🥰
December 3, 2019
I did it only for Jamie and Wes.
December 14, 2021
Just the Tip by Helena Hunting & L.J. Shen
DNF
Truly disappointing since this one was set in Paris!
But, alas, twas not to be. Too hokey for me with an abundance of corny dialogue and instalove of DOOOOMMMMM. And by doooooommmm, I mean unbelievable.
Baby It's Cold Outside by Melanie Harlow & Corinne Michaels
3 Stars
Cutesy. Meet cute involving a tree but Harlow and Michael had good chemistry. Hard to believe anyone could possibly be as clueless about basic tree assembly but... whatever. It delivered the Christmas spirit complete with a darling plot twist befitting the holiday.
KissMiss in New York by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland
4 Stars
I really enjoyed this one! The perfect combination of romance and Christmas cheer: not too heavy handed on either. Margo and Chet also had a certain destiny thing happening that I found very appealing as well.
The Christmas Crown by Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan
3.5 Stars
This was the hottest story in the book but Christmasy?
However, I cannot be mad at a size difference with a piercing to boot so... Christmas, Schmistmas! It was set in December. That counts, right?
Songbird by Penny Reid & LH Cosway
2 Stars
Lookit, I appreciate the spirit of this story. I do. I'm not a complete bumpkin, I can appreciate arcane and even eccentric writing sometimes but this is a Christmas book and while "Songbird" did embrace the season it did not leave me warm and fuzzy on the inside. I think warm and fuzzy are part and parcel of the Christmas bylaws, are they not?
I read and reviewed the below story when it was originally released.
EPIC by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
4 Stars
This is the definition of heartwarming . True, I am a sucker for #Wesmie all day every day, but still.
Every time I read about them it feels like catching up with old friends and it's not just #Wesmie but this whole WAGs universe these authors have created. It wouldn't be a #Wesmie story without Blakey being Blakey, ammiright?
Shameless grovel coming right up: I fervently wish they would continue on with this series. There. I said it.
Because this story reinforced their complete and utter devotion to each other without being cliché AND did it in a fun, sporty and lighthearted way that stays true to them and this universe.
I'm not really sure why this was included in a Christmas anthology since it's not Christmas-y unless you count the whole treating others with kindness deal which should be something we all strive for year round but I care not. I'm just grateful I got to catch up with them again and hope to do so again in the future.
DNF
Truly disappointing since this one was set in Paris!
But, alas, twas not to be. Too hokey for me with an abundance of corny dialogue and instalove of DOOOOMMMMM. And by doooooommmm, I mean unbelievable.
Baby It's Cold Outside by Melanie Harlow & Corinne Michaels
3 Stars
Cutesy. Meet cute involving a tree but Harlow and Michael had good chemistry. Hard to believe anyone could possibly be as clueless about basic tree assembly but... whatever. It delivered the Christmas spirit complete with a darling plot twist befitting the holiday.
KissMiss in New York by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland
4 Stars
I really enjoyed this one! The perfect combination of romance and Christmas cheer: not too heavy handed on either. Margo and Chet also had a certain destiny thing happening that I found very appealing as well.
The Christmas Crown by Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan
3.5 Stars
This was the hottest story in the book but Christmasy?
However, I cannot be mad at a size difference with a piercing to boot so... Christmas, Schmistmas! It was set in December. That counts, right?
Songbird by Penny Reid & LH Cosway
2 Stars
Lookit, I appreciate the spirit of this story. I do. I'm not a complete bumpkin, I can appreciate arcane and even eccentric writing sometimes but this is a Christmas book and while "Songbird" did embrace the season it did not leave me warm and fuzzy on the inside. I think warm and fuzzy are part and parcel of the Christmas bylaws, are they not?
I read and reviewed the below story when it was originally released.
EPIC by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
4 Stars
This is the definition of heartwarming . True, I am a sucker for #Wesmie all day every day, but still.
Every time I read about them it feels like catching up with old friends and it's not just #Wesmie but this whole WAGs universe these authors have created. It wouldn't be a #Wesmie story without Blakey being Blakey, ammiright?
Shameless grovel coming right up: I fervently wish they would continue on with this series. There. I said it.
Because this story reinforced their complete and utter devotion to each other without being cliché AND did it in a fun, sporty and lighthearted way that stays true to them and this universe.
I'm not really sure why this was included in a Christmas anthology since it's not Christmas-y unless you count the whole treating others with kindness deal which should be something we all strive for year round but I care not. I'm just grateful I got to catch up with them again and hope to do so again in the future.
December 25, 2019
3.5 stars
I read 4 of the 6 novellas. The Michaels/Harlow and Bowen/Kennedy were great for me. The other two were just two short and I wasn't as invested. Overall, still a nice Christmas freebie from some romance authors I love!
Baby it's Cold Outside by Corrine Michaels & Melanie Harlow- 4 stars
Kissmas in New York by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward- 3 stars
Songbird by Penny Reid & LH Cosway- 3 stars
Epic by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy- 4 stars
I read 4 of the 6 novellas. The Michaels/Harlow and Bowen/Kennedy were great for me. The other two were just two short and I wasn't as invested. Overall, still a nice Christmas freebie from some romance authors I love!
Baby it's Cold Outside by Corrine Michaels & Melanie Harlow- 4 stars
Kissmas in New York by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward- 3 stars
Songbird by Penny Reid & LH Cosway- 3 stars
Epic by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy- 4 stars
December 31, 2019
FREE ON AMAZON.
I read The Christmas Crown by Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan and it was pretty good.
“You’re a treasure, and above my pay grade.”
“A treasure is useless if it’s never found. Or never claimed.”
Apparently an expanded novella will be released in 2020 based on this short story.
I read The Christmas Crown by Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan and it was pretty good.
“You’re a treasure, and above my pay grade.”
“A treasure is useless if it’s never found. Or never claimed.”
Apparently an expanded novella will be released in 2020 based on this short story.
December 6, 2019
3.5 stars**
Epic by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
Wes and Jamie so sweet and sexy! Need a re read soon! ❤️
Epic by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
Wes and Jamie so sweet and sexy! Need a re read soon! ❤️
December 4, 2019
This was only ever about Wesmie. Love these two 💖💖
November 30, 2019
Epic - Sarina Bowen/Elle Kennedy ~ 2 stars
Grabbed this antho largely for this collab because love me a bit of Wesmie (and Blake). Wasn’t festive or particularly memorable and if I’d not not read it I don’t feel I’d have really missed out on anything. I know, I know, bah humbug.
Songbird - Penny Reid/L.H Cosway ~ 3 stars
At 3 chapters it was all very insta but it was festive and romantic and I could have happily read more from Ophelia and Broderick.
Grabbed this antho largely for this collab because love me a bit of Wesmie (and Blake). Wasn’t festive or particularly memorable and if I’d not not read it I don’t feel I’d have really missed out on anything. I know, I know, bah humbug.
Songbird - Penny Reid/L.H Cosway ~ 3 stars
At 3 chapters it was all very insta but it was festive and romantic and I could have happily read more from Ophelia and Broderick.
October 25, 2020
In the Philippines, we skip the spooky season and jump right into Christmas season. It's always fun to read Christmas themed stories and this one is right up on my ally. Most of the stories are meet cute / insta-love but I don't care right now because they're all feel good stories.
Just the Tip - L.J. Shen & Helena Hunting - 4 stars
>> This is super adorable! Not a huge fan of insta-love but I can't help the cuteness. The heroine is spunky and candid. She made me smile. I wish these two authors will collaborate more. It has the right amount of angst and sweetness.
Baby It's Cold Outside - Corinne Michaels & Melanie Harlow - 4 stars
>> OMG. Another cute story. The chemistry between the characters is so good. Coincidence? Happenstance? I'm in awed. The characters are soul mates.
Kissmiss in New York - Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland - 3 stars
>> The beginning started great but the ending is a lackluster.
The Christmas Crown - Kennedy Ryan & Sierra Simone - 4.5 stars
>> Now THIS is a Christmas treat. Among the stories, this one is my favorite. I'm living for the body guard / royal romance! The characters have a fantastic chemistry. It was sexy and steamy. I love it.
Songbird - L.H. Cosway & Penny Reid 3 stars
>> I'm sort of torn between 2.5 and 3 stars, but I'll give it three. The story is okay. It didn't really catch my attention until the ending.
Epic - Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy 3.5 stars
>> A solid Christmas M/M Romance. YAAAASS! I want more ok?
3.5 stars
Just the Tip - L.J. Shen & Helena Hunting - 4 stars
>> This is super adorable! Not a huge fan of insta-love but I can't help the cuteness. The heroine is spunky and candid. She made me smile. I wish these two authors will collaborate more. It has the right amount of angst and sweetness.
Baby It's Cold Outside - Corinne Michaels & Melanie Harlow - 4 stars
>> OMG. Another cute story. The chemistry between the characters is so good. Coincidence? Happenstance? I'm in awed. The characters are soul mates.
Kissmiss in New York - Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland - 3 stars
>> The beginning started great but the ending is a lackluster.
The Christmas Crown - Kennedy Ryan & Sierra Simone - 4.5 stars
>> Now THIS is a Christmas treat. Among the stories, this one is my favorite. I'm living for the body guard / royal romance! The characters have a fantastic chemistry. It was sexy and steamy. I love it.
Songbird - L.H. Cosway & Penny Reid 3 stars
>> I'm sort of torn between 2.5 and 3 stars, but I'll give it three. The story is okay. It didn't really catch my attention until the ending.
Epic - Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy 3.5 stars
>> A solid Christmas M/M Romance. YAAAASS! I want more ok?
3.5 stars
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December 3, 20195 stars for EPIC. That's the only story I read and I don't plan to read anything else.
I absolutely loved it. Loved reading about Wes and Jamie again. I was so happy about certain little thing that happened here, something I kind of missed in Book 2. This story was the best Christmas bookish present. Now I want to re-read Him and Us for the umpteenth time.
Since there will be an ebook edition of this story, I'll leave my rating there when it comes out.
I absolutely loved it. Loved reading about Wes and Jamie again. I was so happy about certain little thing that happened here, something I kind of missed in Book 2. This story was the best Christmas bookish present. Now I want to re-read Him and Us for the umpteenth time.
Since there will be an ebook edition of this story, I'll leave my rating there when it comes out.
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November 30, 2019I've only read EPIC so far (because Wesmie, obvs) so I won't rate this just yet buuuut it was adorable and I loved it and all the feels. Probably a four?
Hope to chip away at the other stories soon but this was a perfect little Friday treat.
Hope to chip away at the other stories soon but this was a perfect little Friday treat.
December 13, 2019
Just the Tip by Helena Hunting & L.J. Shen
Baby It's Cold Outside by Corinne Michaels & Melanie Harlow
Kissmas in New York by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland
The Christmas Crown by Kennedy Ryan & Sierra Simone
Songbird by L.H. Cosway & Penny Reid
EPIC by Elle Kennedy & Sarina Bowen
Heat=4/5 - This was a funny little romcom pairing together seeming opposites who were absolutely made for each other. Hunting and Shen created a delightful couple who shared a love for The Cure, historical facts, and sizzling hot chemistry.
Baby It's Cold Outside by Corinne Michaels & Melanie Harlow
Heat=3.5/5 - Harlow has just had her heart broken and she just wants to get through the holidays. If she could only get the dang tree through the door. When a handsome stranger offers to help, she realizes that this Christmas may not be as miserable as she expected. I love how fated Harlow and Michael were and how the authors captured the instant sizzle between them. The idea of them being fated for each other and the fact that they shared the names of the authors were tidbits that served as icing on the cake.
Kissmas in New York by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland
Heat=1/5 - I dug how Margo finally taking a moment for herself, a spontaneous moment and one that led to such explosive results, ended up being the best thing she'd ever done. I loved the circumstances under which Chet and Margo met and how the authors worked in a bit of angst to spice things up. It turned out to be a sweet little story!
The Christmas Crown by Kennedy Ryan & Sierra Simone
Heat=4/5 - This story was full of heat, passion, feels, and intense chemistry. Noelani was groomed to be a queen and has gotten all to familiar to all the trappings. Now she's a queen without a king, burdened by expectations, and longing to be free. Never has she met a man like Brock Grimsby.
This man's body is a sin and I should cross myself just for looking at him.
He's a man she wants, a man she craves, a man she ultimately needs, and he sees her. Not her, the Queen Regent of Manaroa, but as Lani, a red-blooded woman. Grim and Lani share one exquisitely hot night together and I instantly craved their happy ending. I'm beyond thrilled to know that this isn't the end of their story!
Songbird by L.H. Cosway & Penny Reid
Heat=1/5 - Reading more like a prologue than anything else, the story of Ophelia and Broderick's meet-cute was evocatively sincere. The honesty between the characters was easily felt and I can only hope that these authors continue the story at some point. From their shared love of music to the offer of help to get her singing career started, I'd be interested to see if a romance could develop between these two.
EPIC by Elle Kennedy & Sarina Bowen
Jamie is stressed and all his husband, Wes, wants to do is help. He's being scouted, which could uproot their lives if he says yes. Then something magical happens and nothing is the same... it's better! I'm not familiar with these characters, but I was instantly wooed by the ease of their relationship. I'm guessing there's a story out there about these two that I'll probably fall in love with. Bring. It!
December 26, 2019
Actual Rating: 3.58 stars
1. Just the Tip by Helena Hunting & L.J. Shen - 3 ⭐️
2. Baby it's Cold Outside by Melanie Harlow & Corinne Michaels - 4 ⭐️
3. Kissmiss in New York by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland - 3.5 ⭐️
4. The Christmas Crown by Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan - 3 ⭐️
5. Songbird by Penny Reid & L.H. Cosway - 4 ⭐️
6. Epic by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy - 4 ⭐️
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1. Just the Tip by Helena Hunting & L.J. Shen - 3 ⭐️
2. Baby it's Cold Outside by Melanie Harlow & Corinne Michaels - 4 ⭐️
3. Kissmiss in New York by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland - 3.5 ⭐️
4. The Christmas Crown by Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan - 3 ⭐️
5. Songbird by Penny Reid & L.H. Cosway - 4 ⭐️
6. Epic by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy - 4 ⭐️
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November 29, 2019
I only read the last short story in this collection - EPIC by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy - because it’s about my favorite fictional couple ever #WESMIE ❤️❤️
It’s absolutely adorable and sweet and the love Wes and Jamie have for each other makes me so happy. I won’t say why but the hockey match was thoroughly delightful. And it was very refreshing to see Jaime be so confident and sure about what he wanted. And it’s obvious that Wes will do anything for him 😍😍
I don’t celebrate thanksgiving but this was definitely a lovely little surprise gift from the authors, and I hope this is not the end and I get to meet them again and again in the future.
It’s absolutely adorable and sweet and the love Wes and Jamie have for each other makes me so happy. I won’t say why but the hockey match was thoroughly delightful. And it was very refreshing to see Jaime be so confident and sure about what he wanted. And it’s obvious that Wes will do anything for him 😍😍
I don’t celebrate thanksgiving but this was definitely a lovely little surprise gift from the authors, and I hope this is not the end and I get to meet them again and again in the future.
December 29, 2019
Christmas in all its cheesiness...
Christmas in the City left me mostly satisfied and definitely wanting more. I just felt that each story was a little too unfinished. Yes, I know they're short stories/novellas but there was no way I was convinced in their HEA's or even their happy for now's. They are written by some very good writers so I was entertained, I just felt that they were a little too little.
Still, 4 stars because I was mostly satisfied.
Christmas in the City left me mostly satisfied and definitely wanting more. I just felt that each story was a little too unfinished. Yes, I know they're short stories/novellas but there was no way I was convinced in their HEA's or even their happy for now's. They are written by some very good writers so I was entertained, I just felt that they were a little too little.
Still, 4 stars because I was mostly satisfied.
November 30, 2019
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Even though two of these short stories were (yes, I know I'm biased when it comes to Wes and Jamie ok? Leave me be) 5/5 some others were... really not even close. So overall, according to my calculator because I'm a language student and can't do math, the rating is 3 stars.
1. Just The Tip (Helena Hunting & L.J. Shen): ♥️
... literally how horny do you have to be to get aroused by a random ass stranger touching your arm...
2. Baby it’s Cold Outside (Corinne Michaels & Melanie Harlow): ♥️♥️
This was pretty cute. I love that they were actually supposed to be meeting each other anyway lol.
3. Kissmas in New York (Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward): ♥️♥️♥️
I really enjoyed this! I generally like Penelope's writing style and this story was really fun. The heroine is girl crush material.
4. The Christmas Crown (Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan): ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
AAAAAAAAHHHHH! THIS ONE WAS EVERYTHING. I absolutely don't care how unrealistic that ending was - I'm here for it. Noelani and Grim are gonna have an actual novella... TAKE MY MONEY. I got so invested into these two that I didn't want their story to end. Best story of this collection without a doubt.
5. Songbird (Penny Reid & LH Cosway): ♥️♥️♥️
This was really sweet & wholesome. I'd definitely read more of it. :)
6.EPIC (Elle Kennedy & Sarina Bowen): ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Jamie: does absolutely anything
Wes, me, the whole world:
the reactions to Jamie being back playing were the absolute funniest thing ever lmfao. I love them.
Even though two of these short stories were (yes, I know I'm biased when it comes to Wes and Jamie ok? Leave me be) 5/5 some others were... really not even close. So overall, according to my calculator because I'm a language student and can't do math, the rating is 3 stars.
1. Just The Tip (Helena Hunting & L.J. Shen): ♥️
... literally how horny do you have to be to get aroused by a random ass stranger touching your arm...
2. Baby it’s Cold Outside (Corinne Michaels & Melanie Harlow): ♥️♥️
This was pretty cute. I love that they were actually supposed to be meeting each other anyway lol.
3. Kissmas in New York (Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward): ♥️♥️♥️
I really enjoyed this! I generally like Penelope's writing style and this story was really fun. The heroine is girl crush material.
4. The Christmas Crown (Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan): ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
AAAAAAAAHHHHH! THIS ONE WAS EVERYTHING. I absolutely don't care how unrealistic that ending was - I'm here for it. Noelani and Grim are gonna have an actual novella... TAKE MY MONEY. I got so invested into these two that I didn't want their story to end. Best story of this collection without a doubt.
5. Songbird (Penny Reid & LH Cosway): ♥️♥️♥️
This was really sweet & wholesome. I'd definitely read more of it. :)
6.EPIC (Elle Kennedy & Sarina Bowen): ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Jamie: does absolutely anything
Wes, me, the whole world:
the reactions to Jamie being back playing were the absolute funniest thing ever lmfao. I love them.
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December 2, 2019I'm calling this read because, hello, I read the Wesmie story and that's the only reason I downloaded it. 😁
November 29, 2019
Update: I went back to read The Christmas Crown after I saw that it was co-written by my two queens, Sierra Simone and Kennedy Ryan. I have a few quick remarks, so here goes:
I wanna know who thought it was a good idea for Simone and Ryan to write a novella together because let me tell y'all, MY OVARIES WERE NOT PREPARED FOR ALL THAT STEAM!
Number two, bless whoever's idea it was for these two queens to collab because yo girl don't even like insta-love but I was definitely living for Lani and Grim's story.
Lastly, can 2020 hurry the fuck up already because I need that expanded novella ASAP!
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I am here for Wesmie and only Wesmie! 😭💕
I wanna know who thought it was a good idea for Simone and Ryan to write a novella together because let me tell y'all, MY OVARIES WERE NOT PREPARED FOR ALL THAT STEAM!
Number two, bless whoever's idea it was for these two queens to collab because yo girl don't even like insta-love but I was definitely living for Lani and Grim's story.
Lastly, can 2020 hurry the fuck up already because I need that expanded novella ASAP!
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I am here for Wesmie and only Wesmie! 😭💕
December 9, 2019
I loved it! But I want MOOORRRE!!
October 14, 2020
Y'all know I only decided to read this for the Wesmie...
RATINGS:
Just The Tip by L.J. Shen & Helena Hunting - ⭐️⭐️
Baby It’s Cold Outside by Melanie Harlow & Corinne Michaels - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kissmiss in New York by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Christmas Crown by Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Songbird by Penny Reid & LH Cosway - ⭐️⭐️
Epic by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
RATINGS:
Just The Tip by L.J. Shen & Helena Hunting - ⭐️⭐️
Baby It’s Cold Outside by Melanie Harlow & Corinne Michaels - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kissmiss in New York by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Christmas Crown by Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Songbird by Penny Reid & LH Cosway - ⭐️⭐️
Epic by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
December 10, 2020
L.J. Shen & Helena Hunting
Just The Tip **** stars
Corinne Michaels & Melanie Harlow
Baby it’s Cold Outside *** stars
Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward
Kissmas in New York *** stars
Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan
The Christmas Crown *** stars
Penny Reid & L.H. Cosway
Songbird *** stars
Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
EPIC **** stars
Just The Tip **** stars
Corinne Michaels & Melanie Harlow
Baby it’s Cold Outside *** stars
Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward
Kissmas in New York *** stars
Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan
The Christmas Crown *** stars
Penny Reid & L.H. Cosway
Songbird *** stars
Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
EPIC **** stars
December 30, 2019
Wes y Jamie siguen siendo tan adorables juntos que lo unico que me sale poner en esta reseña es este icono 😍.
Epic es una novela breve que no tiene demasiado espiritu Navideño pero quien lo necesita cuando puedes volver a enamorarte con esta fabulosa pareja, definitivamente el titulo es muy muy adecuado para esta historia.
En fin, un relato muy bonito que consigue alegrarte la tarde.
3.5 Estrellas!
Merged review:
He leido novelas de estas dos autoras y por lo general disfruto de sus creaciones, asi que no es sorprendente que esta pequeña historia me haya agradado tanto.
Baby It's Cold Outside es el epitome de una lectura dulce, bonita y entrañable, obviamente no tiene el trasfondo mas complejo que recordaras pasado un tiempo, sin embargo me parece muy recomendable.
En resumen, la breve historia de Michael y Harlow me encanto, ademas tiene el plus de tener mucho espiritu Navideño lo que la hace perfecta para este momento del año, ojala hubiera sido mas larga.
3.5 Estrellas!
December 2, 2019
Does reading only one story in an anthology count as reading a book? I'm going with yes. All these other stories are surely fine but I know nothing about them, I came for EPIC the Wesmie story a.k.a the Jamie & Wes from Him and Us. It's a nice piece of fluff visiting with a favorite couple, moving them a bit into the future, and it made me smile. A win.
***If you're curious, going by the cover, the Wesmie story really has zip to do with Christmas. I didn't care.***
***If you're curious, going by the cover, the Wesmie story really has zip to do with Christmas. I didn't care.***
December 18, 2020
✧ 2.5 stars ✧
i read 2 out of the 6 novellas.
Songbird by Penny Reid & LH Cosway → 5 stars worthy starting but it did not have an HEA. if anything, it was like a prologue. i really wish the authors decide to continue the story since it was beautiful.
Just The Tip by L.J. Shen & Helena Hunting → weird af. the sex and foreplay had me scrunching my face, it was weird to say the least.
i read 2 out of the 6 novellas.
Songbird by Penny Reid & LH Cosway → 5 stars worthy starting but it did not have an HEA. if anything, it was like a prologue. i really wish the authors decide to continue the story since it was beautiful.
Just The Tip by L.J. Shen & Helena Hunting → weird af. the sex and foreplay had me scrunching my face, it was weird to say the least.
March 2, 2020
I enjoyed the stories very much. That being said I struggled because they are short stories and I hate short stories so much. I feel like they are all rushed and don’t have enough plot. Everything happens so quickly. I need to remember this next time I pick one up. Still, these stories were super cute and I wish were all expanded into full books.
Just the tip - Helena Hunting & LJ Shen: 5 Stars
Baby it's cold outside - Melanie Harlow & Corinne Michaels: 5 Stars
Kissmiss in New York - Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland: 3 Stars
The Christmas Crown - Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan: 5 Stars
Songbird - Penny Reid & LH Cosway: 2 Stars
Epic - Elle Kennedy & Sarina Bowen: 3 Stars
My least favorite story was Songbird. The whole Cinderella thing has been done and that ending was a no ending. I needed a tiny paragraph that started with “3 months later” and I would have been satisfied. It was the most emotional and I wanted to love it but it left me with too many questions.
My favorite story is The Christmas Crown because of the hot bodyguard. I’m totally biased to hot bodyguards, they will always win. Always.
Just the tip - Helena Hunting & LJ Shen: 5 Stars
Baby it's cold outside - Melanie Harlow & Corinne Michaels: 5 Stars
Kissmiss in New York - Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland: 3 Stars
The Christmas Crown - Sierra Simone & Kennedy Ryan: 5 Stars
Songbird - Penny Reid & LH Cosway: 2 Stars
Epic - Elle Kennedy & Sarina Bowen: 3 Stars
My least favorite story was Songbird. The whole Cinderella thing has been done and that ending was a no ending. I needed a tiny paragraph that started with “3 months later” and I would have been satisfied. It was the most emotional and I wanted to love it but it left me with too many questions.
My favorite story is The Christmas Crown because of the hot bodyguard. I’m totally biased to hot bodyguards, they will always win. Always.
July 17, 2021
So I really decided to read this just to get Grim's story from the Kingsmen series. And it was totally worth it because, wow. It was my favorite out of these short stories!!
I also really liked Harlow and Michaels short story. It was super cute and I loved the connection with the characters. It felt serendipitous.
Songbird was sweet, light and left me longing for more.
Vi and Pen's was just OK.
I listened to Just the Tip earlier this year and it was just an OK storyline.
I will never get enough Wesmie, so of course I loved Epic.
Reading a Christmas anthology in July wasn't something I planned, but so glad I did to get Grim and Lani's story!!
I also really liked Harlow and Michaels short story. It was super cute and I loved the connection with the characters. It felt serendipitous.
Songbird was sweet, light and left me longing for more.
Vi and Pen's was just OK.
I listened to Just the Tip earlier this year and it was just an OK storyline.
I will never get enough Wesmie, so of course I loved Epic.
Reading a Christmas anthology in July wasn't something I planned, but so glad I did to get Grim and Lani's story!!
December 26, 2019
An excellent collection of Christmas stories. Some are part of an ongoing series and others are stand- alones. they truly bring out the Christmas spirit.
December 3, 2019
4 Happy Happy Stars
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The Only Question I Have is Why Wouldn't You Click Click this Anthology...
I mean this is the list of participants:
L.J. Shen, Helena Hunting, Corinne Michaels, Melanie Harlow, Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Sierra Simone, Kennedy Ryan, Penny Reid, L.H. Cosway, Sarina Bowen,
Elle Kennedy...
All of these talented unique authors gifting us for the holidays...
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December 7, 2022
Baby it’s Cold Outside
Historia corta navideña de Melanie y Corinne.
Estuvo bonita y entretenida y me hubiera encantado que fuera más larga porque tiene toda la trama para ser una gran historia.
Historia corta navideña de Melanie y Corinne.
Estuvo bonita y entretenida y me hubiera encantado que fuera más larga porque tiene toda la trama para ser una gran historia.
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