This anthology is all about being snowed in together and the novellas all occur around the Christmas holiday. What’s better, the proceeds of this anthology are being donated to a really important cause - Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE). I loved each of the novellas in this anthology - seriously - how many amazing authors can fit into one collection?! Here are a few highlights:

❄️ “Mistle Foe” by Cora Rose ❄️

These MCs get snowed in while trying to attend a wedding. Wren dislikes Christian because he wants him so much and is under the impression that Christian doesn’t like him. Christian has an air of innocence around him and Wren has that of a misunderstood bad boy. Christian is a virgin. Wren has never been in a monogamous relationship before. Christian comes from a conservative and religious household. Wren has been overlooked by family and friends. It was really interesting seeing Wren develop feelings for Christian. Christian is so sweet and guileless, I was excited to see some of his sunshine ebb away at Wren’s grumpiness. Things move at a fast clip once the two become entangled, but every moment is captivating. 

❄️ “Texas Snow” by Kelly Fox ❄️

Rafferty is a cop and Jesse is the one who ends up in jail after he investigates him. Despite a volatile moment in the courtroom and after his sentence is commuted, Jesse ends up at the cabin that Rafferty’s grandparents left to him. Jesse is on the run from his family and finds himself relieved to be in Rafferty’s presence. A snowstorm hits and both MCs get stuck. It’s a toss up if Jesse will cash in on his fantasies of killing Rafferty. Things heat up between the MCs and while they are compatible physically, it is a surprise to both of them how they complement one another emotionally as well. I loved this story of a good cop and a morally gray “bad” guy. Both men make it through an ordeal and find a way to be together. Even though lust comes first between this pair, the “I Love You” they share is pretty sweet too.

❄️ “Merry Scroogemas” by Kiki Clark ❄️

West is sent up a mountain by his boss and ends up slamming into a tree trunk after a big brown animal runs out in front of his car. Ashley lives alone in a mountain cabin after being discharged from the Army. He is dealing with PTSD and past trauma. Ashely is not a fan of Christmas, for very valid reasons, but West loves the holiday. Ashely gives West the gift of joy when things take a bad turn for him professionally. This is a really sweet age-gap romance. The MCs are adorable. I can’t wait to see more from them!