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Christmas in the City
Christmas in the City | Elle Kennedy, Vi Keeland, Sarina Bowen, Helena Hunting, Penelope Ward, Penny Reid, Melanie Harlow, Sierra Simone, L.H. Cosway, Corinne Michaels, Kennedy Ryan, L.J. Shen
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Twelve bestselling authors have come together to brighten your holiday with six ALL NEW co-written novels. Travel through six cities and fall in love with these enchanting love stories.Helena Hunting & LJ ShenJust The TipIts not every day you meet a stranger who knows how to jingle your bellsCorinne Michaels & Melanie HarlowBaby its Cold OutsideMy Christmas list did not include a broken heart, freezing temperatures, or my tree stuck in the door to my apartment building, but thats what I got. Just when I thought Santa had failed me, I got something I never thought to ask for Vi Keeland & Penelope WardKissmas in New YorkIt was just supposed to be a simple kiss with a stranger.I'd done it to prove a point--that I hadn't lost my sense of adventure. But you know what they say about the best laid plans. Maybe I'd get something in my stocking after all this holiday season...Sierra Simone & Kennedy RyanThe Christmas CrownNoelani, queen of Manaroa, has one mission on her diplomatic visit to the States: forge strategic alliances for her homeland. When she meets brooding security specialist Brock Grimsby, their unexpected alliance heats up the holiday. One night. No promises, but come Christmas, will either be able to walk away?Penny Reid & LH CoswaySongbirdTwo lonely souls find companionship in Dublin for one magical night. Broderick Adams doesn't mind his solitude, until she walks in. Ophelia Kelly sings to heal her heart, but has no idea he's listening.Elle Kennedy & Sarina BowenEPICJamie and Wes are having a blast living and working in Toronto. Until a scout for another team swoops in to make one of them an offer that might complicate the life they've built together.
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intothehallofbooks
Christmas in the City | Elle Kennedy, Vi Keeland, Sarina Bowen, Helena Hunting, Penelope Ward, Penny Reid, Melanie Harlow, Sierra Simone, L.H. Cosway, Corinne Michaels, Kennedy Ryan, L.J. Shen
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I read one story at a time over the course of about a week. An OK collection. One was way too crude for me. Three were really cute. I want character development and plot to go along with explicit stories, so the S Simone/K Ryan did not appeal to me at all. I tend to love stories that have a fun meet-cute so the C Michaels/M Harlow one was my favorite. And of course I always love Sarina Bowen‘s books so her story with Elle Kennedy was a lot of fun.

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ShananigansReads
Christmas in the City | Elle Kennedy, Vi Keeland, Sarina Bowen, Helena Hunting, Penelope Ward, Penny Reid, Melanie Harlow, Sierra Simone, L.H. Cosway, Corinne Michaels, Kennedy Ryan, L.J. Shen
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Overall ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I left reviews for two of my favorites but If you want to see all the stories reviews are on my goodreads

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3069961873

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ShananigansReads
Christmas in the City | Elle Kennedy, Vi Keeland, Sarina Bowen, Helena Hunting, Penelope Ward, Penny Reid, Melanie Harlow, Sierra Simone, L.H. Cosway, Corinne Michaels, Kennedy Ryan, L.J. Shen
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I didn‘t realize how much I‘ve missed Jamie, Wes and Blake until I started this. I sense a reread coming soon.

#24B42020

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CoffeeK8
Christmas in the City | Elle Kennedy, Vi Keeland, Sarina Bowen, Helena Hunting, Penelope Ward, Penny Reid, Melanie Harlow, Sierra Simone, L.H. Cosway, Corinne Michaels, Kennedy Ryan, L.J. Shen
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A sweet collection of #romantsy novellas 💕

CarolynM I had to read the Wesmie postscript immediately (adorable!) but I haven't gotten around to the rest of the stories yet🙂 5y
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ChasingOm
Christmas in the City | Elle Kennedy, Vi Keeland, Sarina Bowen, Helena Hunting, Penelope Ward, Penny Reid, Melanie Harlow, Sierra Simone, L.H. Cosway, Corinne Michaels, Kennedy Ryan, L.J. Shen
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Mehso-so

I love romances: the tropes, the steaminess, all of it. I think I don‘t love romance novellas. 😳 (Unless they‘re part of a wider series that I‘ve also read.)

Because EVERYTHING relies on a single moment and everything feels so rushed — I miss the pieces where they get to know each other. However, if all you‘re looking for are the sexy times, this book‘s got you — times six! 😄

#WinterGames #HolidayReads (6 stories x 20 = 120 pts) #TeamFestivus

wanderinglynn I agree the novellas seem too rushed. 👍🏻 5y
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MidnightBookGirl
Christmas in the City | Elle Kennedy, Vi Keeland, Sarina Bowen, Helena Hunting, Penelope Ward, Penny Reid, Melanie Harlow, Sierra Simone, L.H. Cosway, Corinne Michaels, Kennedy Ryan, L.J. Shen
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Mehso-so

A mixed group of romantic short stories. The last one was a sweet m/m romance about hockey players. Decent holiday reads in total! #WinterGames @Clwojick @StayCurious #SlayBells #HolidayRead (21pts)

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MidnightBookGirl
Christmas in the City | Elle Kennedy, Vi Keeland, Sarina Bowen, Helena Hunting, Penelope Ward, Penny Reid, Melanie Harlow, Sierra Simone, L.H. Cosway, Corinne Michaels, Kennedy Ryan, L.J. Shen
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Really liked this one! Set in Dublin, Ophelia is a maid who loves to sing. Meets a tall, dark and handsome American in a bar on Christmas Eve. I wish this had been a full length book! #WinterGames @Clwojick @StayCurious #SlayBells #HolidayRead (21pts)

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MidnightBookGirl
Christmas in the City | Elle Kennedy, Vi Keeland, Sarina Bowen, Helena Hunting, Penelope Ward, Penny Reid, Melanie Harlow, Sierra Simone, L.H. Cosway, Corinne Michaels, Kennedy Ryan, L.J. Shen
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I ended up liking this one, although there's a lot of backstory to get into a short story! A widowed queen of a made up country falls for a killer bodyguard who is basically The Rock. #WinterGames @Clwojick @StayCurious #SlayBells #HolidayRead (21pts)

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MidnightBookGirl
Christmas in the City | Elle Kennedy, Vi Keeland, Sarina Bowen, Helena Hunting, Penelope Ward, Penny Reid, Melanie Harlow, Sierra Simone, L.H. Cosway, Corinne Michaels, Kennedy Ryan, L.J. Shen
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Mehso-so

This one was just okay. I liked the start, with a dare leading to a kiss, and the twist with the guy turning out to be her husband's divorce lawyer was a good one, but it didn't feel Christmassy, and the ending and romance felt very rushed. #WinterGames @Clwojick @StayCurious #SlayBells #HolidayRead (21pts)

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MidnightBookGirl
Christmas in the City | Elle Kennedy, Vi Keeland, Sarina Bowen, Helena Hunting, Penelope Ward, Penny Reid, Melanie Harlow, Sierra Simone, L.H. Cosway, Corinne Michaels, Kennedy Ryan, L.J. Shen
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This was a much cuter story than the first one! The meet cute (Harlow trying to get a Christmas tree into her apartment building) is perfect and and the romance is sexy. #WinterGames @Clwojick @StayCurious #SlayBells #HolidayRead (21pts)

maich I need to read this. It is going on my tbr😊 5y
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OriginalCyn620
Christmas in the City | Elle Kennedy, Vi Keeland, Sarina Bowen, Helena Hunting, Penelope Ward, Penny Reid, Melanie Harlow, Sierra Simone, L.H. Cosway, Corinne Michaels, Kennedy Ryan, L.J. Shen
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Panpan

I liked two of the stories in this anthology, so didn‘t like enough of them to recommend. Some were downright cringe-worthy. #wintergames #teamnutcracker #holidayread 21pts

Freespirit That‘s so pretty! 5y
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Nessavamusic
Christmas in the City | Elle Kennedy, Vi Keeland, Sarina Bowen, Helena Hunting, Penelope Ward, Penny Reid, Melanie Harlow, Sierra Simone, L.H. Cosway, Corinne Michaels, Kennedy Ryan, L.J. Shen
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This is a Christmas romance anthology by a number of up and coming romance authors. While not every story would be a pick, enough are to recommend overall. Like the previous review the first story is probably my least favorite. Another #HolidayRead for #WinterGames #TeamElectricSex
@LibrarianRyan

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MidnightBookGirl
Christmas in the City | Elle Kennedy, Vi Keeland, Sarina Bowen, Helena Hunting, Penelope Ward, Penny Reid, Melanie Harlow, Sierra Simone, L.H. Cosway, Corinne Michaels, Kennedy Ryan, L.J. Shen
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Panpan

First story was just weird. American in Paris searching for her lost father (who I guess stole money from clients?) meets ridiculously hot rich British dude who promptly proposes during their sexcapade. What even? Lol. Not particularly Christmas romance vibe... Next! #WinterGames @Clwojick @StayCurious #SlayBells #HolidayRead (21pts)

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