A review by _isabel_
Home for the Howlidays by Charlie Cochet

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

Obviously, "Home for the Howlidays" was my favourite. It's Joker and Gio, how could I not love their Christmas novella the most?!

I swear I could read hundreds of Joker-centric novellas like this one (and I might actually go and do re-read of his book right away...). If there's one thing that's my absolute catnip, it's gruff, assholish grumps who have a secretely soft and subby side, only shown to their love interests: I'm WEAK for characters like Joker, and I loved him to bits in this novella.
He was hilariously grouchy as usual, his shenanigans with Ace were priceless, and the love and the bond he has with Chip made my heart sing. And yes, his relationship with Gio is, as usual, absolutely lovely, and I swooned and sighed and melted so many times.

This Christmas novella is packed with lighthearted humour and an impeccable holidays atmosphere, found family (The Boyfriends taking care of Joker?! PRICELESS) and even a smidge of drama and angst. I loved this third installment to bits, and I loved that we got to see Joker and Gio work through their misunderstandings, and making their love even stronger.
I can't wait to read the next (and sigh, last) novella.