Well, you know, it's short, but it's a TL Swan novella, and I love the way she writes so I was bound to enjoy this.
Add to it the grumpiness and growliness and manliness of the hero and... sold!

"No woman ever complained about my hands before." His eyes rise to meet mine. "They ‘em rough."
I'll keep this short. Holly needs to go to Alaska for work, but she misses her flight. She gets a car to drive herself, but then it's raining hard and she has an accident. The car is stuck, she has nowhere to go. Enter Jack, the mountain man, light-years away from anything she's used to, who rescues her, when the hotel is closed, offers her a place to stay.

"He hasn’t been with a woman in seven years and, oh my God, I'm going to get it good. This is Alaskan porn at its fucking best."
These two are complete opposites, and this is opposites attract and forced proximity at its best. They're instantly drawn to each other, there's chemistry in spades, and once it's on, it's really on. I loved all their moments together.

"It won't be Christmas without you."
They're in love in a week, I was in love with both of them in just a few pages. I'd this to be turned into a full-length novel because I feel there's a lot I don't know about these two. Still, it gave me holiday vibes and all the feels at the end. What more could I ask for, really?2021-read-and-reviewed30 s Leticia (jerseygirlsbookshelf)443 244

It’s my third year getting these TL Swan short stories. I am now waiting for Gabriel Ferrara AND Mr. Prescott. Not cool!

The Expert

"It’s tax deductible because he has a legitimate consulting business he works out of."
"What does he consult on? Vagina waxing?"
Elizabeth is trying to win a major account for her business, but her ex is also in the running for it. She’s not looking forward to seeing him again, so she’s given a weird idea—what if she shows up with a hot guy? An escort—an expert—but with absolutely no sex involved.

" when was the last time your body was used for pleasure? No romance, no lies, or pretenses… just thoroughly well fucked."
However, that’s out the window because Thomas is… wow. And he shows her what she’s been missing all along.
My only issue? It doesn’t have an HEA. Elizabeth comes out empowered, but it’s hinted that she’ll end up with someone else.

Mr. Prescott

"I promised I would do it for her, every last thing. And I’m determined. I’m living my life for the two of us now."
Alora signs up for an exclusive kink club so she can fulfill someone else’s last wish. The premise is interesting: she needs to exert control, Mr. Prescott needs to relinquish it. So they’re paired up. Totally anonymous, no names exchanged.

"His touch is magical, almost otherworldly. Dominance, reverence, and fire all rolled into one."
It’s supposed to be one night to live out whatever fantasies they have, but there’s too much want and raw desire from the start. I think they both forget why they were even there. So much so that they break the rules and stay one more night together.
She wants him, and, oh, does he want her. But they still part ways.

"Mr Doe. I don’t know how, I don’t when…." I smile fondly and close my eyes as I make my Christmas wish. "May we meet again."
A full-length book is coming, and I can’t wait to see Alora and Mr. Prescott together again!2023-read-and-reviewed22 s Rose421 1,113

A cute little novella! The plot made me giggle because of how unrealistic everything was but nonetheless it was an adorable book. 18 s Leticia (jerseygirlsbookshelf)443 244

"“What are you waiting for, life is now. Decide what you want and take it."
I think this sentence sums up both stories in this book.
I know, I'm on a Christmas book binge, but it feels right this year, so I'll keep it up until New Year's. This book contains three stories—the last one was included in last year's Christmas List, so if you got it last year ( I did) you will have read it already. I won't be mentioning it here.

I had great expectations for this, and maybe that's why it didn't quite work for me.

"Christmas makes me sad," he says softly.
I frown, "Why?"
"It reminds me of what I don’t have."
Keeping this short, the first story didn't quite work for me. Although I enjoyed both characters, Dylan and Zoe, they were hot and then cold, there were some repetitions, typos, and formatting issues, and it felt rushed to me.
There were also some plot points that didn't go anywhere and that didn't need to be there. I'm not a huge fan of bringing in the ex for added drama, and I think they could have plenty of drama if Dylan's story had been more explored. As it is, it felt it was dropped there for added drama as well.
Especially since this is a Christmas novella... It just would have made heaps more sense to me.

"To my Gracie,
Forever yours,
Gabriel xo"
The second one... Gabriel Ferrara completely steals the show. I know this is meant to draw us in and for us to want to read his book, and it absolutely worked. It's not necessarily a Christmas story if I'm being honest, and it does end in a cliffhanger, but I have no regrets.
Before you ask, I know I have a soft spot for the assholes, and Gabriel truly is one of those, but in true TL Swan way, I hope he's going to redeem himself, and that's just going to make it (and him!) even better.
Grace... Well, I hope she grows a backbone, because she's going to need it. And that's all I'll say so I don't spoil anything for anyone.

It was an enjoyable read; I just needed more from it.2022-read-and-reviewed16 s Jenn (The Book Refuge)2,160 3,341

Fun little Christmas quickie!! Also, I am ready for Fererra already. Please and thank you.

4/5 Starsread-202116 s rach?599 266

No way TL Swan wrote this. I hated it christmas kindle-unlimited novellas12 s Lisa253 85

3.5 ?? Cute cheesy Christmas Story was too short only 3 chapters.11 s Jenn (The Book Refuge)2,160 3,341

Nothing that new but GIVE ME GABRIEL AND GRACE

3.5 stars
3 on the spice scaleku-2022 read-202210 s sophia (swelchreads)282 56

I love TL Swan so much, it's insane. I just read this in probably 30 minutes. All she had to say was there was a hot Alaskan mountain man and I came RUNNING. If you are in the mood for an xmas novella this is it!!!! Imma need a full length book for them ASAP2021 contemporary-romance kindle-unlimited ...more7 s Sammie Reads917 135

Three short holiday stories…I am assuming these are teasers for books coming out next year, or at the very least, for Gracie and Gabriel (GAG) I’ll explain the gagging later.

The Christmas Angel - 3?? Zoe is leaving the gym one morning when she gets a flat tire. Very handsome and charming policeman Dylan stops to help her and then escorts her home. They see each other while our drinking with friends and share a kiss, and then a few days later he shows up at her house to ask her on a date, but ends up frisking her instead. I really d it, but it was so rushed that it kinda fell flat.

The Bonus - 1?? I am shocked at the number of people staning Grace and Gabriel. He is her boss, who constantly entertains lady friends and even has a stripper pole at his place so they can entertain him. Gracie is in love with him, despite him being a man whore and having NOT ONE redeeming trait. He’s a dick to his employees and treats Grace an errand girl, sending her to buy gifts for his lady friends and to book his dates with them. Then he screws her and writes her off. Nope. Grace is a doormat and Gabriel is an asshole. Just gross.

Alaskan Jack - 4?? This was my favorite. Holly works for Gabriel (he’s back. neat.) and is heading to Alaska to seal a deal for him. Holly’s assistant is sick, and all kinds of mixups happen, sending Holly to the wrong city and having to drive seven hours in bad weather. So of course she wrecks and is saved by Jack the (not really) lumberjack and he takes her to his cabin. They share a meal and some drinks and commiserate about her awful ex husband and his wife who passed. Mutual attraction meets forced proximity in a really touching and sweet quickie romance. Loved it! And I still say fuck Gabriel. holiday-reads novellas7 s Elle ? [semi-hiatus]648 92

This was just not very good and had nothing to do with Christmas lol and after reading it I have no idea what the title has to do with the book..."His Christmas List"? This was very obviously written super quickly, no serious editing or planning and it just didn't do much for me.

Also there were two quotes in this novella:
"Oh...you're big," I whimper. "No," he smiles against my neck as his teeth graze my skin, "you're small." I giggle, because that's a blatant lie."
and
"Hurry up and hurt me. Hurt me hard."
I know I've complained about these exact quotes in another review I've written, but not for a T.L. Swan book apparently so that's confusing. Is there a way to search your own for text? No idea how I can find this review I'm thinking of, but anyway I hate the first quote because it sounds she's saying she has a big vagina
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