Part of it was the way that the author was quick to make me care about Ethan and Nate. To be honest, I don’t even know what it was but there was just something about this story that struck all the right chords. I was unaware of that fact until I began reading the story and was rather concerned that not having read the novel would impact my enjoyment of this tale. Let’s Not Go Crazy is actually a short story that features the main characters from Stephen Hoppa’s full length novel Everything Between Us. Will their conflicting desires tear their relationship apart, or will they find a way to ring in the new year stronger than ever? But Nate’s found a whole new way to torture Ethan when he reveals that he wants kids. The holidays are stressful enough without Ethan’s boyfriend Nate trying to kill him with Christmas cheer. There’s nothing wrong with accepting that a Christmas miracle story could actually happen! I like ‘em a little on the corny, ultramushy, OTT side. And yeah, it was a bit farfetched and over the top, but hey, it’s a Christmas story. Because what possible reason could Corey have to not show up, not answer calls, not even send a text? For a whole year? But the author had an excuse for Corey that soothed my annoyance. I’ve gotta admit, I didn’t know how the author was going to pull tis off. A brunch that Corey doesn’t show for, and with his texts and calls unanswered, Wes concludes that Corey isn’t interested. But after a hot night together, that Wes thought was more than a one-night stand, Corey disappears with only a note asking Wes to meet him at a certain café for brunch. He certainly isn’t expecting to make an instant connection with the gorgeous caterer named Corey. The only reason Wes is attending his friend’s work Christmas party is to act as a shield against her recent ex-boyfriend. This quick little tale has everything you could want in a Christmas short story. This year, can Santa’s magic find a way to bring them back together? But when Cory doesn’t show up for their first date, Wes swears he won’t make that mistake again. Last Christmas, Cory and Wes made a connection that left them both thanking Santa.

It’s that time of year again, and we have the perfect way to get you in the mood: A free anthology! Five holiday stories that are guaranteed to warm your heart, heat up your cold nights, and most importantly: Make your yuletide gay.Ī Christmas Party to Remember by Nicky Spencer

Make the Yuletide Gay by Nicky Spencer