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Hurry Down the Chimney Tonight by Lily S. Flowers

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Ok the love and family vibes were an incredible balance to the debauchery. This is pure Christmas smut. If you want any parts of a storyline look elsewhere. But if you’re looking for a way to add some creative ways to deck the halls this the one right here. I love when authors write fun stuff like this.
Mean One by Ab. Cynthe

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dark sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I don’t even know how to write this without spoiling it. I enjoyed the creativity, the pacing was a little slower than expected for the length, and ultimately I’m happy with the ending even though it wasn’t quite what I was hoping for. It was entirely poetic and practically Shakespearean. As long as you go in remembering this is a horror and not a romance I think you’ll enjoy it too
A Very Stalker Christmas by Layla Fae

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This was short and romantic in only the way a stalker romance can be. And I’m with Emma if my house was being cleaning, my gas tank filled, and gifts just kept showing up I’d be happy and delulu af to. Cause don’t threaten me with a good time sir! There weren’t Christmas/holiday activities but there were definitely holiday vibes. Layla is a fun author to read. Her, me, and holiday themed books are a happy trouple. 
Single Jingle by Marlee Rae

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.75

This is it!! This is the one! If all my other holiday reads turn out to be duds I will be ok because of this book! The pacing was great, the holiday themed activities were magical, the care and chemistry and banter between the characters was amazing, and the spicy was warm and decadent! I would be remiss to not mention however that I didn’t care much for the way Kyle the side characters was made fun of, even if it was never to his face. I don’t think it added anything to the story and when his personality was so dry that could have been the focus of her lack of attraction instead of something he has no control over. Outside of that, this was an absolute delight.
Under the Millionaire's Mistletoe by Treasure Malian

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This feed my holiday spirit and then some. I’m starting to think the secret to Christmas romance magic is the mountains? That’s just my theory. Mason was something special although his thoughts in the beginning had me side eyeing him a bit. I enjoyed the pace of this, the build up their connection, and they way the genuinely fell into each other. Books like this are why Black romance written by Black woman will always reign supreme in my heart because there were several quotes that spoke life directly into me and you aren’t going to get that just anywhere.  This is a new to me author and I am highly intrigued because she poured love into these pages!
Real Girls Get Down by T.M. Richardson

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

What can’t this woman do? This was phenomenal. I absolutely love speculative fiction and I cannot wait for the continuation. This plot, the themes to explore about nature and nature, and the importance of connection. It’s going to be so so good. And heaven help because I might be a little feral over Simon.
Mrs. Claus Is A Serial Killer by Fatima Munroe

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Did not finish book.
I didn’t like that he was cheating the whole time and I couldn’t figure out the time line of events 
Home for the Holiday by T'Lyn

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emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

This was sooo sweet and heartwarming. I could have used just a few more dates but the connection and chemistry was solid. I think I smiled through the whole book. 
Noora and Bilal Do (each other for) Christmas by Nikki Clarke

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Even better the second time! Bilal is the definition of pressure. Noora didn’t stand a chance and she honestly didn’t want to. Friends to lovers isn’t always my jam until it is and then I eat it up!! Cause it really is swoonie to have someone know you that well, see you, have years of trust and friendship to fall back on. 
Hacked at Christmas by Elle Madearis

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

This was a decent read. The pacing was ok and the story was ok. It has some good moments and some humor but it just missed the mark. It takes place around Christmas but not a lot of Christmas activities not any much detail. There was a lot of focus on how often women hit on or admired the MMC. I think I would have enjoyed it better if the banter and back and forth would have went on longer. And having all of the spicy scenes be flashbacks instead of in the moment was a little annoying.