Irish Kisses by Ella Grey

Abby Smith and Seth O'Connor might live in the same city but their paths have never crossed. It takes a murder to bring them together and fate to keep them there.
Abby has been thrown off the biggest case of the century because it suddenly got too personal. Her best friend and fellow lawyer Dawn Philips is brutally murdered and the witnesses are running scared. Then a man, saying that he was hired by Dawn before her murder, gives her a folder. There's a witness, the only problem is she's in Ireland.

Seth O'Connor never expected to meet a woman like Abby on the plane to the country of his birth. A passionate encounter between them leaves him wanting more. Then he ends up saving her life and realises that he can't say goodbye to the beautiful redhead and he doesn't want to either.

Abby's best friend was murdered while investigating a big crime boss and when Abby gets thrown off the case by her boss, she hates to think of her murderer getting away. So when a PI gives her information on the case, she jumps on a plane to Ireland, where she meets sexy cop, Seth. They have a hot quickie in the toilets and then Abby goes her separate way in the morning when the plane lands but when the same crime boss sends someone after her and Seth saves her life, she realises she's not entirely safe. Seth stays with her to help her with the case but also to get to know her better - more sexiness ensues.

I liked both leads in this, but then I do have a soft spot for strong leading women and Abby was just that. She knew what she wanted and she wasn't scared to get it - in this case, Seth. I usually hate insta-love in books but the whole point in this series is cupid inflicting insta-love on people so I can agree with it here.

This is the 6th in the Cupid's Conquests series from Evernight Publishing and as fun as the story was, the editing in this story was so bad that it completely threw me off. It kept pulling me out of the story - which I can't stand. And I do realise the editing isn't all the author's fault but some blame has to fall on their heads.


Evernight Publishing: Irish Kisses
Amazon UK: Irish Kisses

Vanilla-Free Christmas by Various Authors

This Christmas, the best gifts are waiting for those who have been naughty…

And the toys under the tree are not for children. Sexy Santas, naughty elves, and dominant shifters are ready to spread some very kinky Christmas cheer. It’s a good thing the ladies in our stories are looking for anything but vanilla.

Santa's Beard by Doris O'Connor
Two hot, cursed shifters fulfill a woman's wish for dominant men when Santa undoes the curse that's been laid on them .... so she can get laid by them. (Yes, I just said that. Wrote that?)
The Olympian by Sandra Bunino
An ex-olympic hopeful gets injured when training for the next olympics, a resort employee rescues her and things get steamy in an abandoned cabin.
Three in a Tub by Giselle Renarde
A woman gets her threesome dream for real when her boyfriend sets it up with a bathtub installer and the bath gets christened in an sexy way.
A Few of My Favourite Things by Seleste deLaney
A sequel to deLaney's other shorts in previous Evernight Publishing anthologies. An elf doesn't want her BDSM secret to hold her back from a relationship with a new guy but he's interested in learning more for her.
The Man Inside by Lila Shaw
Two office workers that flirt online finally get together in person but he can only do it behind a disguise .... or in front of a camera.
Who's Been Naughty and Nice? by Vanessa Devereaux
A boss feels the need to not be in charge any more and joins an agency that will help grant her wish to be dominated. A blizzard means they're stuck together for the night and things get steamy afterwards.
Secrets Santa by Raven McAllan
"Santa" brings a woman's fantasy to fruition at an office party, turns out "Santa" is an old acquaintance that knows EXACTLY what she wants.
Faith's Gift by R. Brennan
Doing a favour for a friend, a woman meets a sexy Dom who shows her what a good time is .... and she wants more.
A Very Furry Christmas by Jorja Lovett
A polar bear lover finally finds someone who doesn't find her plushie kink a turn off .... him wearing a polar bear outfit helps a little.

Another sexy christmas anthology from Evernight Publishing following 'Twas a Dark and Delicious Christmas and Stockings & Suspenders and it really lives up to its predecessors. Every story is definitely vanilla free (except The Olympian, I didn't think there was anything un-vanilla about that one) and definitely hot - although I found all the teddy bears in the furry one a bit weird.

I've loved all the anthologies from Evernight and will continue to buy them as they continue to publish them.


Vanilla-Free Christmas is available from Evernight Publishing.

Stockings & Suspenders by various authors

As the temperature drops, the women in this collection of stories find naughty and delicious ways to warm up for the holidays.

A boss with a proposal to make her sweat, a promise from an Italian assistant, a cabin in the middle of nowhere with two men waiting to cater to her every desire, a special surprise for a lonely solider...

All of these encounters and more from ten talented authors. Get ready for some holiday loving...Evernight style.

So, much like I did with 'Twas a Dark and Delicious Christmas, I'm going to do a little mini review for each story.

The Proposal by London Saint James
Grace gets an interesting proposal from her boss, Draven.
I really enjoyed Grace's voice in this wee story. And the sex was really fun, a little for your voyeuristic side.

Chasing Miss Kringle by C.R. Moss
PI Jack gets dragged into a hunt for and elf, only Kristina turns out to be more than he baragined for.
Jack as a narrator was okay and the story was good. The sex scenes were okay as well. Not the best in the anthology but still a light, fun read.

Snow Angel by Jezebel Jorge
Author Minerva gets stuck in a snow drift on her way to see her family for christmas but gets rescued by sexy stranger, Brian.
As a lead female, Minerva was kind of annoying and while the sex was okay, there were too many spelling and editing mistakes for my liking. It throws the whole run of a story if I'm constantly fixing things in my head.

Naughty & Nice by Lila Shaw
Succubus Chrissy gets Santa's outsourced sexy gift requests and this year she gets sent to a tiny island with Lt. Ramsay.
I enjoyed Chrissy as a narrator and the story was okay with some fun sex in there too.

Making the Naughty List by Seleste deLaney
Elf Daisy gets a special assignment from Santa to try and get Gage off the naughty list.
This is actually a continuation from Seleste's story in 'Twas a Dark and Delicious Christmas. A really fun story with a likeable narrator and some great sex. Anything with light bondage always gets my attention.

A Very Naughty Christmas by Carolyn Rosewood
Nita gets lost on the way to see her family but luckily for her, Cameron and Alex are more than happy to take her in from the snow.
Wow! Really, that's all I have to say about this one. Just .... wow!! Threesomes FTW!

Promises by Xondra Day
Leda asks her employee Joey to spend the night when he seems stranded at work.
There were a few mistakes in this story as well but not enough to distract me from the great sex.

Santa's Little Helper by Kelly Yeakle
Miranda needs a job before her dad cuts off her trust fund money. Luckily, Craig has a position he'd like her to fill.
A sweet little turn-your-life-around story with a fairly likeable lead and a hot guy.

Mistletoe Masquerade by Alaska Angelini
Jeanie gets invited to a masquerade by a secret admirer. Little realising that Jared & Edward have some big plans for her.
I really like Jeanie's voice, shy woman exploring her sexual interests. Again, threesomes FTW!

Letter to Santa by Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy
Lonely Elise writes a letter to Santa asking for one thing - a lover.
Elise is an exceedingly cute lead and there is some great sex in this wee story.


Amazon UK: Stockings and Suspenders

'Twas a Dark and Delicious Christmas

From the keeper of Santa’s naughty list, delightful little Elves eager to please, and the sensual love of a toy soldier—the holidays are filled with orgasmic cheer. Where wishes come true, Frosty is itching for a melt-down, fairies and angels are randy to grant your every wish, ‘tis the season to be oh, so jolly-filled.

Unwrap your darkest desires…for this is Christmas, and it will never be the same.

I was planning on doing a general review of the book as a whole but I decided to do a mini review of each tale.

Santas's Naughty List by Stacey Espino
I admit it was a bit weird to read an erotic story starring Santa but it was hot. And don't worry, Santa's not the sex interest.
3/5

My Boys by Amarinda Jones
More elves here as well as angels. A worrying thought for me was that this story, as well as the above, had a female lead who got very turned on by intruders. I hope it's not a trend! Fun sex scenes though. *fans self* Very fun.
3.5/5

A Christmas Curse by Ericka Scott
As good as the previous two stories were, I was glad to finally read one that had a proper story attached to it. Otherwise I feel like I'm just reading porn!
4/5

The Little Red Ribbon by A.D. Blackburn
Nice story and a likeable male lead. Although, again, I felt like I was just reading porn.
4/5

Once Upon a Christmas Spanking by Rachel Clark
A very enjoyable BDSM based tale. Focusing on how a couple can be together and not let each other know what they want in the bedroom.
5/5

Yes Alana, There is a Santa Claus by Seleste deLaney
Nice story with a likeable leading lady. My only problem with this story is that I know the author personally, and consider her a friend (even if we live in different countries) so I couldn't help but picture her in the lead role. Which isn't a bad thing! Don't get me wrong, Sel's hawt as fuck but it's just weird picturing your friend having sex!
5/5

Carly's Delights by Lauren Pilla
What a kewl take on elves. Very cute story ~ well, cute and sexy ;)
5/5

Kingdom of Sweets by Gigi Brevard
A bit of a weird take on Nutcrackers, I'll never look at one the same way again.
3.5/5

Holly's Clause by Kerri Nelson
A demonic twist on a slightly porn-ish storyline. I do not mean that in a bad way but in a delivery man "I have a big package for you" way.
5/5

Hard for the Holidays by Skylar Sinclair
A few spelling errors in this one, instant turn off for a reader like me. Not too sure how I feel about an erotic story about Santa! It all seemed so .... wrong, lol.
2.5/5

The Christmas Fae by Emma Shortt
A sweet story about the cutest sounding fairy ever. I had the hugest crush on her after reading this one.
4/5

Jack Frost by Misty Burke
A hot little take on Jack Frost.
4/5

A Christmas Wish for Laura by Shannan Albright
Another nice (and sexy) take on Jack Frost
5/5


So all in all 'Twas a Dark and Delicious Christmas is the perfect book for making you hot on those cold winter nights. There's a bit of something for everyone in here ranging from oooh-hooo-mamma sex to grab-the-headboard sex.

Just became available in print form today as well, direct from Evernight Publishing.

Amazon UK: 'Twas a Dark and Delicious Christmas