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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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REVIEW: Texas Snow by Kelly Fox (Novella)

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  TEXAS SNOW by Kelly Fox Release Date: December 3, 2025 Review I previously read the original novella, and I loved it a lot. This newly expanded version just makes it that much better.  A morally grey, swoony, exciting, Christmas romance. A murderer and criminal captures the heart of the detective who arrested him. What’s not to love about that?! Jesse has plenty of time in jail to think about the sexy detective that helped but him away - what he would do to him once he’s out. Sometimes naughty, but mostly vengeful.  He finally gets the chance, running for his life, and now, snowed in with Rafferty. It’s still touch and go as to whether or not he’ll take his revenge or just take him to bed. Neither man is as black and white as they would appear on the surface, and people aren’t always who they are by their own choice. I love the way they find common ground and choose trust and love. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis A Christmas novella for those who love a lit...
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REVIEW: Deck the Halls by Nicole Dykes (Oakley's Crew)

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  DECK THE HALLS Oakley’s Crew - Novella by Nicole Dykes Release Date: December 19, 2025 Review Such a fun compilation of all Oakley crew members as they come together to celebrate the holidays. Some chaos, laughs, and a lot of love abound in this novella from multiple perspectives. It was wonderful to catch up with some of our favourite guys, and one super adorable and spoiled little girl. Oakley and Travis are goals…their delightful blend of calm and golden retriever energy is swoony and adorable.  And all the other guys and their partners who bring something special to the mix. And there's a promise of more of the crew to come! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis It’s time for the annual Oakley’s Crew holiday party!Join Travis and Oakley and their crew to celebrate the holidays with lots of love, laughter, and an all-around good time! The celebration will be at Travis and Oakley’s, complete with Santa, presents, firepits, and a snowy night! And you’re invited to jo...
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REVIEW: Zero Pucks Given by Hayden Hall (Arctic Titans of Northwood U #9)

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  ZERO PUCKS GIVEN Arctic Titans of Northwood U - Book Nine by Hayden Hall Release Date: December 18, 2025 Review Zero Pucks Given is fun and flirty the whole way through.  Despite the secrecy and belief that they can never be long-term, not to mention the stress of Seth’s controlling and disapproving brother, their relationship feels light and settled. It was a great addition to the Arctic Titans series, though it felt a bit more adjacent to the others. It didn’t feel as deeply intertwined into the team, but we do still get to see plenty of the other teammates, and I appreciated that it wasn’t all hockey all the time. I would have liked to know more about how things got settled with Seth’s brother, but I’m assuming he’ll be getting his own book, so I’ll just have to wait patiently. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Seth is the cutest enemy I’ve ever had to conquer. Enemy might be the wrong word, but he’s the younger brother of my high school nemesis, and now he’s t...
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AUDIO BLITZ: The Roommate Game by Lane Hayes

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  AUDIO BLITZ - The Roommate Game by Lane Hayes Narrator : Kirt Graves Length : approx. 6 hours Series : Smithton Bears, #3 Prior Reading : recommended but not essential Genre : contemporary, college, sports Tropes : Hockey, college, opposites attract, roommates Trigger/Content Warnings : n/a Designer : Reese Dante getbook.at/TheRoommateGame The hockey player, the figure skater, and the roommate situation… Gus No one throws a party quite like I do. Technically, I could have graduated three years ago, but I love Smithton, I love hockey, and the team needs a good captain with a positive outlook. That’s me. I love this town, and it loves me. Well, except for my roommate. Rafe doesn’t like me at all—total mystery. I’m a nice guy. Ask anyone. He’s the one with stick-in-the-mud-itis. Or maybe the nonstop partying is too much for him. It’s definitely taking a toll on me, and I’m trying to do better ’cause in a twist, Rafe’s not so bad. He has ...
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REVIEW - The Krampus's First Christmas Gift by Gigi Rivers (MM Monster Christmas #6)

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  THE KRAMPUS’S FIRST CHRISTMAS GIFT MM Monster Christmas - Book Six by Gigi Rivers Release Date: December 19, 2025 Review The last of the series is bittersweet. This lovely, warm, and accepting family of hearth witches are officially coupled up and blissfully happy! The final story is our other twin, Jasper. While his brother Leo is falling in love with a phoenix, Jasper is soon to discover his ‘one’ is a lonely Krampus who doesn’t fit in his family or the stereotype of one.   Battling an illness no one can figure out, the only that brings real relief is going back to the woods where he almost drowned and being near Kraghol. Kraghol is sweet and kind and deeply traumatized by the fear people have of his kind. It’s what holds him back from truly accepting a relationship with the witch. But being willing to fight for something can go a long way. While I'm still not pleased with Jasper and how he treated his brother, I love this couple and the life, love, and acceptance the...
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