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REVIEW: Tentacles are Coming to Town by KC Carmine (Tinsel and Tentacles 3.0)

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  TENTACLES ARE COMING TO TOWN Tinsel and Tentacles 3.0 by KC Carmine Release Date: December 17, 2025 Review Adorable kitten finds love and safety in the tentacles of a delicious chef! This is a super sweet story surrounding a man who’s been rejected and belittled by most, stumbling (often literally) in the arms of a grumpy chef who doesn’t believe he can have both his career and love. Both men are trying to use their holiday getaway at a cabin outside Chicago as a chance to reset, refocus, and start anew in the new year. And trust me, they get that! But first, three weeks of cooking, cuddling, and sweetness ensue. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis A tentacled cook. A cat-shifter influencer. A snowstorm that brings them together. Spiro Spending Christmas away from my responsibilities as a chef at my family’s restaurant will give me the break from my busy life in Greece to recharge and plan the perfect new menu. Once I’m in snowy Chicago, I end up sharing a house with a c...
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AUDIO REVIEW: In Good Spirits by Helen Juliet

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  IN GOOD SPIRITS by Helen Juliet Release Date: December 20, 2025 Audio Release Date: December 11, 2025 Review A really lovely holiday romance with a sweet little, a daddy on the mend, a daddy who can appreciate the love of another daddy, and a middle in the middle. Polyamory has many different forms, and these four men find themselves drawn to figuring out what that would look like for them. And it’s as beautiful as it sounds. Finding space emotionally for four people couldn’t be easy, but the care and communication these men take to make sure that each person feels seen, loved, and heard is heartwarming. If you like some warm and fuzzy holiday love with a side of steam, your spirits will definitely be good after reading this. It’s also wonderful as an audiobook. Narrated by Dan Calley, who is a dream. I’ve been known to listen to a story simply because he’s narrating! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Bah. Humbug. EVAN I didn’t always hate Christmas. But where most peo...
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REVIEW: Kismet by Nicky James

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  KISMET by Nicky James Release Date: December 22, 2025 Review Fantastically written, morally gray mystery romance, with many twists and turns, that will make you question your feelings and will have you unsure where you stand! I had to question my own feelings along the way - a serial killer is making a point, but now Kobe has to figure out what that is in order to solve it. His own feelings on the case, along with his burgeoning feelings for the new sexy pathologist, Dom, make for an emotional story.  Their romance is sweet and tender, surrounded by death and darkness. I enjoyed the hometown setting, exploring the city through the murderer, the detectives and these two men falling in love. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis My name is Dominique Chevalier, and I am broken. Two years ago, a beloved part of me died. Angelique was everything, but she left me alone. Alone with an infant, a broken heart, unimaginable pain, and a promise that I’ll never forget. After relo...
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AUDIO REVIEW: Short Stack by Lily Morton (Short Stack #1)

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  SHORT STACK Short Stack - Volume One by Lily Morton Release Date: October 2, 2020 Audio Release Date: December 11, 2025 Narrated by Joel Leslie Review I can’t tell you how many times I full-on laughed out loud - walking down the street, shopping in the store, working at my desk. I literally couldn’t help myself. Honestly, these snippets of beloved characters brought me absolute joy. Funny, tender, and always swoony. And we should definitely talk about Joel Leslie’s skill as a narrator. That man has such talent, and this volume of short stories with so many different characters really highlights how amazing he is at voices and personalities. Lily and Joel are a match made in heaven. Gah, I adore all the characters, and it’s wonderful to get additional hits of them, like the hits of sugar I get with each Christmas cookie I’ve been eating this holiday season. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis What happens after the happy ending? Drawn together for the first time, this is ...
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