I don’t read many anthologies in my journey as a reader. While I get the premise behind them, normally it’s hit or miss for me that I love one story a lot, and the others just fell out of reach. WHY am I saying that then, well I’ll tell you. THIS anthology blew me away! By far it was my MOST favorite anthology all together. If you want some short reads to give you LOTS of holiday cheer then check this anthology out. Not only is it a great read, but the money goes to a great cause.

I’m sure it’s INSANE to edit and format the chapters to match with an anthology. I did notice some chapters had the wrong names on them (were names from the previous authors story) but it wasn’t enough for me to deduct stars or lower my rating. Just a note for future readers if you are confused. As with my anthology reviews, I’m just going to break down each story below as my review.

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Falling for a Saint:
Elodie and Nick are boss and secretary. This gives a unique Christmas spin on the Boss romance. It was a very short read that ended in a HFN outline making you feel like the author could write many more chapters on what happens next.
Elodie secretly has a crush on her boss, yet she will never cross the line … or so she thought. When the magic of Christmas comes flowing around her, she will find that fate, heart, and love will find a way.
Nick wasn’t ready to settle down. He didn’t want to have to take over the family business. When he has a chance to act with Elodie by his side, he realizes what he wasn’t ready for, isn’t so bad. His only problem, convincing Elodie that she is it for him and would be perfect for their family.
This story was snuggly and feel good. The magic of Christmas and Santa flow and will warm your heart on a cold winter day. I give this story a 5. It was heart warming, easy to read given the short length, and nothing was missing. The ending was also very realistic and wonderful.

Santa Bring Me A Biker:
Okay, warning, grab a BOX of tissues for this one. HOLY COW! You will need them. I can’t even form in to words how moving and powerful this story was. It was short, sweet, but heart wrenching good. The author had you feeling all the holiday feels. You really grasped the true meaning of Christmas with this story. Family is everything. Blood doesn’t make you family, sometimes a bond, brotherhood, is just as strong.
Tinsley is surviving, after several catastrophic blows to her family, she knows to believe in good, cherish the memories, and love something fierce. With Lindsey and Keegan by her side, she has all she needs, or so she thought. When Santa brings her a Biker, will she be placed on the nice or naughty list 😎
Ryan is remembering a fallen brother. He didn’t understand what Kyle was trying to do all those years ago, but when he meets Tinsley, he knows that it is all over for him. With her heart wrapped up in caring for her family, he crashes in and breaks down her barriers.
The toys for tots scene got me. I’m not a crier while reading but this entire book had me sobbing. It was so heart breaking, but at the same time loving and full of family. The ending was great and a total HFN moment. 5⭐️ read.

Exes & Ho, Ho, Ho’s
This story was great to follow the Biker one. It had me laughing and swooning. Brandon and Noel give you the perfect second chance romance in this anthology. You will fall in love and be surrounded by Christmas cheer as you fa, la, ha, ha, ha reading.
Brandon Frost lives up to his name. He is frosty cold in the courtroom and out of it. Christmas, traditions, family, it all makes him into one big Grinch. When he finds himself in a surprising predicament, the punisher will be someone from his past. Will this second chance be one he can take, or will his cold heart stay frosty.
Noel wasn’t sure how she’d handle seeing the only man to break her. When fate steps in and she has to pretend with Brandon, it will push her boundaries to the limit. When a chance to confront the truth and accept the past comes, will she take it.
This romance was delectable. I laughed a lot, there were some big shocker moments in there, and it’s a second chance that’s worth every moment to take. 5⭐️’s for me.

Unwrap Me:
This one I had a hard time getting in to. I think it’s because it picks up where this couple’s story left off. I felt like I was looking in on a world I knew nothing about. It was still a cute read and I’m sure fans of the author will love it.
Hadley and Trick have been together for a while now. As with any couple who has kids, finding that Christmas magic for the two of you is hard. Sometimes it’s down right difficult. They work to rekindle that magic and steam lost.
Overall it was a cute read and I think I would have enjoyed it more understanding the back story of these characters better. It was a 4⭐️ for me, only because I was a little lost in it.

Mission: Christmas
This one was SO cute! I didn’t want it to end at all. I honestly had this one playing out in my head and thought; this would be a great Hallmark movie. I loved the magic and joy the author infused into this story.
Noelle is doing all she can to spread Christmas cheer and make it special for the shelter. She is determined to save it and help give everyone who walks through those doors a chance at a new life. Her heart is HUGE and she is so giving, the only thing that scares her is love. When Mason walks in, she isn’t sure what is up, down, right, or wrong anymore.
Mason HATES Christmas. The worst possible time of year for him. Yet he can’t keep his heart from wanting and warming to Noelle and all her cheer. He will have an uphill battle as he digs himself out of the hole he constantly falls in.
I loved the side romance in here too. The only thing I was struggling with, is no resolution or attempt at one with Noelle’s father. That was such a big subplot, that I felt cheated not getting something in the sense of a resolution. Otherwise I thought there were lots of laughs, Joy, and cheer. The story flowed perfectly and had an ending that fit for the timeline of the story. 4.5⭐️ for me.

Charity:
One of the contributing authors had a friend who lost their child tragically this year and this foundation covered their funeral expenses. This is the author’s way to give back so please support such a great cause. You can check out the charity at the link below.

http://www.tiffanythomasmemorial.org

Meet ALL the authors:

• Amanda Lanclos
• Chelsea Cameron
• Lacey Black
• Laramie Briscoe
• Skye Turner

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