Stocking Stuffers - An MM Holiday Romance Anthology - by Various Authors

Stocking Stuffers

An MM Holiday Romance Anthology

with stories by 

H Q Kingsley, Meredith Spies, Angelo Diaz, Denise Wells,

Megs Pritchard, J.P. Sayle, Colette Davison, Alie Nolan 

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An MM holiday romance anthology. A collection of sweet, sexy, fun holiday stories from MM authors.

Fix Me Up by H.Q. Kingsley

Nettles Small and Ian Montgomery were best friends once upon a time…

Nettles Small has retreated to his old family cabin, isolated in the woods for the peace and quiet he needs to write his dissertation. He expects a full two weeks of absolutely no disruptions as he buries
himself in research and lab experiments. But when an outdoor experiment goes haywire and his equipment explodes across the mountain, knocking an unsanctioned snowboarder off his board, his
plans quickly change.

Ian Montgomery is on his way to the winter olympics. he’s trained his ass off for years and finally made it. But on his way to shred down one of his secret slopes, Ian is unexpectedly knocked off his board by an unknown object and the person who rushes to nurse him back to his feet is someone he had never expected to see again.

Jingle My Bells by Meredith Spies

Rowan
Less than two weeks till the winter solstice and somehow it's my fault the witches have misplaced their damned bells. If they weren't such jerks about demon-borns being part of the Grand Council and their plans, maybe they wouldn't need to use the stupid things anyway. But until they're ready to admit that without us, there'd be no them, I guess they're out of luck. It's just dirty pool to send Whitaker Frost, scion of the Frost witch clan and sexiest man alive ohmygods to my shop when I've been accused of hiding those damned bells and endangering the witches' annual winter solstice ritual to maintain their powers.

Whitaker 
No matter what Rowan thinks, I haven't forgotten our encounter at the summer solstice, and I know for a fact he hasn't. The way he looks at me when he sees me in his shop just before the winter solstice is enough to set me on fire without the help of any of his demon magic. I don't blame him for being hesitant with me—I am a witch, after all, and witches have been doing their damnedest for centuries to keep demon-born out of magical communities and gatherings. I wish he'd understand that I not only want him in the council, but in my bed, my life...

Jake's Heart for Christmas by Angelo Diaz

Two online friends meeting up for an unforgettable Christmas vacation. 

After facing some trouble back home, Declan was more than eager to spend Christmas with his online best friend, Jake, in his hometown of Winterwood. It was everything he’d hoped it would be. The town was friendly, Jake was a ray of sunshine, and the spirit of Christmas was in every corner. What he didn’t expect was the growing connection between him and Jake. The more time Declan spent with Jake, the more the line between friendship and something more started to blur. Maybe
the trip to Winterwood was exactly what Declan needed to find himself again. Now, all he wanted for Christmas was to win over Jake’s heart. 

Jake’s Heart For Christmas is a sweet and spicy Hallmark-style Christmas romance featuring best friends becoming lovers, sexual awakening, first times, hot kiss under the mistletoe, and a happy
ending!

Rebel Without A Clause by Denise Wells

I’m the guy who never brings a date to a holiday party. But meeting someone at one is a
different story, apparently. The bartender I undressed with my eyes? Whose touch ignited a fire in my soul when his fingers brushed against mine? He’s the one I’m prepared to break all my own rules
for.

All Wrapped Up by Megs Pritchard

Crispin Jones had known Roan virtually his whole life, but when his disastrous marriage ended, he began to see Roan in a new light. He wasn’t simply his friend anymore. His feelings had changed to
something more. 

Christmas was approaching and Crispin had decided that it was the time to tell Roan the truth. The office party seemed the perfect opportunity. 

Would Roan accept his declarations of love, or would Crispin’s admission ruin years of friendship between them?

A Christmas Wish by JP Sayle

Can Christmas wishes come true? 

Roman Austin is shy, more than a little geeky, and thinks he’s overweight. Past experience has taught him that he’s better off with his nose buried in a book.

Until the boy who left town years ago returns.

Donavan’s return makes Roman face what he’s avoided for years, himself.  With each new revelation, can Roman see what is right in front of him? 

Will past secrets and a meddling brother stop Roman from finding love with the one man he never knew wanted him? 

A Christmas Wish is a standalone sweet gay romance, a small-town friendship, and a guaranteed HFN.

One Room at the Inn by Colette Davison

Travel photographer, Ellis, is driving home for Christmas, but a freak snowstorm forces him to seek refuge in the Holiday Inn. He doesn’t expect to meet his two best friends from high school there, or to end up having to share a room with them.

Although eight years apart has changed them all, Ellis realises he still has strong feelings for fit footballer, Zev, and loveable geek, PK.

A game of Never Have I Ever and a bottle of Applejack bourbon leads to revelations about their feelings for one another.

Can anything be the same for these three men after an unexpected night of passion?

One Room at the Inn is a friends to lovers, MMM Christmas romance, with steamy scenes and lots of snow.

Until After Christmas by Alie Nolan

Henry isn't a fan of Christmas and usually spends the holiday alone, wallowing in self-pity. Until he gets drunk with his adorable, awkward co-worker at the office Christmas party and somehow finds
himself with Christmas plans for the first time in years.

Callum is tired of his family setting him up with random strangers at Christmas, so when Henry offers to pretend to be his boyfriend for the holiday, it seems like he's found the perfect solution... until
real feelings get mixed up into their fake relationship.

Review 

My Rating - 3.5 Stars!

With eight separate holiday romances, Stocking Stuffers is a good holiday anthology. From the first story, to the last, we get a great variety of stories. 

I love Fix Me Up, in which Nettles and Ian, former best friends, are reunited through a mistake. Their story is totally sappy, sweet, and will give you all the holiday feels. There's snow, Christmas trees, and family fun.

In Jake's Heart For Christmas, two online best friends meet up and the sparks fly. This one is a mix of GFY, friends to lovers, and some sweet first time kisses and more.

In some of the other stories, we get an insta-love romance between two complete opposites, a sweet menage romance, and more. The writing is great as we get a super fun friends to lovers tale, plenty of spicy first times, and romantic Christmas romances.

Not every story is my kind of read, so I skipped a few, but Stocking Stuffers has something for everyone.  

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Visions of Love (Cut to the Feeling #3) by Noah Steele

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When grief-stricken law school dropout Marc Marchand visits an art exhibit, the long-forgotten butterflies in his chest finally beat their wings again—all thanks to kind-hearted Scottish artist Connor May.

Marc has been living in a world turned gray ever since he lost the first great love of his life. But Connor fills the world with colors Marc forgot existed. He burns like a hearth melting the ice around Marc’s heart.

When Marc takes the one chance he thought he’d never take again, the two share an unexpected kiss both familiar and strange.

The sparks between them are undeniable. He’s falling for Connor, and Connor for him. But is that love strong enough for Marc to leave his grief—and his guilt—behind?

Visions of Love is book 3 in the Cut to the Feeling series. It’s a low-angst gay instalove romantic drama that can stand alone, but is better read as part of the series. When grief-stricken law school dropout Marc Marchand visits an art exhibit, the long-forgotten butterflies in his chest finally beat their wings again—all thanks to kind-hearted Scottish artist Connor May.

Marc has been living in a world turned gray ever since he lost the first great love of his life. But Connor fills the world with colors Marc forgot existed. He burns like a hearth melting the ice around Marc’s heart.

When Marc takes the one chance he thought he’d never take again, the two share an unexpected kiss both familiar and strange.

The sparks between them are undeniable. He’s falling for Connor, and Connor for him. But is that love strong enough for Marc to leave his grief—and his guilt—behind?

Visions of Love is book 3 in the Cut to the Feeling series. It’s a low-angst gay instalove romantic drama that can stand alone, but is better read as part of the series.

When grief-stricken law school dropout Marc Marchand visits an art exhibit, the long-forgotten butterflies in his chest finally beat their wings again—all thanks to kind-hearted Scottish artist Connor May.

Marc has been living in a world turned gray ever since he lost the first great love of his life. But Connor fills the world with colors Marc forgot existed. He burns like a hearth melting the ice around Marc’s heart.

When Marc takes the one chance he thought he’d never take again, the two share an unexpected kiss both familiar and strange.

The sparks between them are undeniable. He’s falling for Connor, and Connor for him. But is that love strong enough for Marc to leave his grief—and his guilt—behind?

Visions of Love is book 3 in the Cut to the Feeling series. It’s a low-angst gay instalove romantic drama that can stand alone, but is better read as part of the series.
Review 

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Noah Steele's Visions of Love, the third book in the Cut to the Feeling series, is a sweet and tender story of healing. Although easily read as a standalone, it's even more enjoyable if you've read the previous books. 

Marc is attracted to Connor, the first time he's been attracted to anyone since his husband died. Connor reminds him of his husband, but there's so much more to this attraction. They may start off with a quick kiss, but theirs is a slow developing relationship in the long run, which is a nice twist to the typical insta-love storyline.

Both men have depth to them. Marc is a complex man who has a lot of emotional baggage. Connor, meanwhile, struggles with his fame; just wanting to be liked for himself, not his art. I absolutely love these complex characters. 

Their story also involves some crazy fans, horrific nightmares, and some hot moments. There is a whole lot of depth to this story, as Marc struggles with not only grief, but also with guilt and the pain involved with forgiving oneself. The author does a fantastic job, tackling the pain and fear involved with taking a second chance on love with compassion and care.

Visions of Love is a stellar story of forgiving oneself and embracing happiness. It's a lovely story, a total feel-good romance. I am once again impressed with Noah Steele's ability to write emotional characters. 

When grief-stricken law school dropout Marc Marchand visits an art exhibit, the long-forgotten butterflies in his chest finally beat their wings again—all thanks to kind-hearted Scottish artist Connor May.

Marc has been living in a world turned gray ever since he lost the first great love of his life. But Connor fills the world with colors Marc forgot existed. He burns like a hearth melting the ice around Marc’s heart.

When Marc takes the one chance he thought he’d never take again, the two share an unexpected kiss both familiar and strange.

The sparks between them are undeniable. He’s falling for Connor, and Connor for him. But is that love strong enough for Marc to leave his grief—and his guilt—behind?

Visions of Love is book 3 in the Cut to the Feeling series. It’s a low-angst gay instalove romantic drama that can stand alone, but is better read as part of the series.

Nicki's Fight (Twin Peeks Bookstore Romance Book 2) by Mellanie Rourke

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KAINE -

A lifetime of abandonment leaves its mark on a person. So much so that when Nicki left, it made a twisted sort of sense. After all, everyone else I had loved in this world had left me, why should he be any different?

Six years later and he’s back in my life. He’s still the same Nicki. Still the same sensitive, intelligent, loving and compassionate man he was years ago. Except…there are shadows in his eyes that were never there before. How do I love him again, trust him again? If he disappears now, there’s no way I’d survive.

NICKI -

I love Kaine Devereaux. I always have. But sometimes love just isn’t enough. When my family moved thousands of miles away to chase the dream of a cure for my mysterious illness, Kaine and I had no idea that more than distance would end up separating us.

How do I ask Kaine to trust me again when I almost destroyed him? How do I ask him to love me again, when I’m still haunted by the specter of my past?

Review 

My Rating - 3.5 Stars!

Nicki's Fight is a tough one for me to review. This Mellanie Rourke read left me divided. 

But I absolutely love the story.

It's a second chance romance, as Nicki gets a second chance with the love of his life, Kaine. The story is multi-layered and complex. It's deep and horrific. The strength of their love is beautiful and all consuming. Their story is depressing, as these are two men who are deeply in love but have been seperated for years.

Nicky has lived a life full of pain and anguish. He's suffered his entire life at the hands of his father. Honestly, his story is gut-wrenching. And, Kaine, omg, his reaction to losing Nicky is heart-breaking. Both men are completely sympathetic and lovable characters, leaving the reader fully invested in their reunion.

Take note that there is a lot of abuse, making for a tough read, and a definite trigger for some.

Written in alternating 1st person pov, the reader has a good grasp on the character's feelings. However, I struggled with the timeline a lot. I understand the author choosing to reveal things throughout the book, but I kept thinking I had missed something, only to have it revealed later. So clearly this didn't work for me, as I often felt things were missing or never completed.

Nicki's Fight has some humor at times, but it's a depressing and tragic read. I would definitely recommend this, but... it's not easily read as a standalone, and I still have some questions. 

New Tricks (Haven Hills #1) by J.D. Light

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When a relationship with the boss's son goes wrong, and Jefferson Carter is left outed and kicked out of the only place he’s ever lived or worked, he heads to Haven Hills, hoping to find a job and forget all about his old life. What he finds is a gorgeous, sweet, funny and patient man... with a penchant for tricks and manipulation... but in a good way. Of course, he falls for the sexy older man. The thing is, Haven Hills is a small town, and he knows all too well how hard a small town can kick you when you’re down. Could he ever feel comfortable coming out to Byrum? To the town?

Byrum Rodgers knows there is joy to be seen under the dark cloud of gloom that weighs Jefferson down when they first meet, and he makes it his mission to bring it to the surface. He knows it’s a bad idea to bring someone into his home that he is so attracted to and completely inappropriate for, but he can’t just leave the guy hanging in the wind. Their friendship comes easily, and Byrum loves that Jefferson seems to be trusting him more and more with each day that passes, and he’s not surprised at all to find himself in love with the young man.

Acting on their attraction is scary because they both value what they have already, but spending so much time together... something’s got to give. 

Review 

My Rating - 3.5 Stars!

JD Light's New Tricks, the first book in the Haven Hills series is a steamy boss/employee romance with an age gap.

Jefferson's new in town and is instantly smitten with the older, hot cowboy. 

Byrum takes in Jefferson, giving him a place to live and a job as his new ranch hand. The chemistry is there, and they can only fight it so long. 

Both men are struggling with their sexuality, making for a fun read. Jefferson's closeted, and his fear of coming out is a large part of who he is. Byrum is an older, closeted man who's just discovering his sexuality, figuring out he's probably pansexual.

My favorite quote is "Nobody should have to feel alone, ever." A beautiful thought, if only the world was so kind.

Their story has some good humor, and they are certainly hot together. The writing is quick, the pace is even quicker, and the storyline skims a lot. With just 108 pages, the characters aren't very developed, and I constantly felt like I was missing something from a prior story. But, what was there is sweet and tender. The alternating 1st person pov is well done. 

New Tricks is a light hearted, easy read. It's fluffy and doesn't dig very deep. But it's perfect when you're in the mood for a short, fun read.  

Mikhail (Whitfell Brothers #3) by Skye R. Richmond

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Mikhail knew he found his mate the first moment he set eyes on Rowan. There was only one problem—Rowan doesn’t believe in fated mates.

Will Mikhail be able to change his mind? Or will Rowan run as far away as he can before he gets a chance?

Rowan doesn’t realise Mikhail will do whatever it takes to prove to him that they’re destined to be together. All he needs is a chance to show him.

But Rowan isn’t ready to dive in headfirst and risk his heart because everyone keeps using the word fated. All he knows for sure is that he is to drawn to Mikhail and is willing to give them a shot.

When one night together ends up with an accident neither saw coming, will the threat of pregnancy tear them apart?

Sometimes when you least expect it, you get the biggest rewards. But can Rowan let his walls down enough to actually accept Mikhail so he can show him that his heart will always be safe?

Or will this Whitfell lose both his mate and his chance at a family?

Review 

My Rating - 4 Stars!

Mikhail is the third book in the Whitfell Brothers series. Although this Skye Richmond book can be read as a standalone, the beginning might be confusing for those who haven't read the other books. 

Mikhail is a wolf shifter who takes a liking to the human Rowan. Mikhail is a great character, full of patience and determination. Rowan on the other hand is hesitant and definitely doesn't trust the whole fated mates thing.

Their story includes some hesitation, fear, jealousy, and some light angst. It's a good read, as Rowan has been burned by an ex before. But there's also plenty of heat and sweetness. My favorite scene by far is their first kiss. 

Told in alternating 3rd person pov, the pace is great, with a seamless flow. The dialogue is well written. The emotions are well truly felt by the reader.

I definitely recommend Mikhail, and I'm not anxiously waiting for the next in the series.