December 3 - December 22 2025

 We are well into the holiday season and I'm mixing up regular books from my TBR pile and great holiday stories.  

You Otter Know by Minerva Howe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bodie and River both want a break from family and book a Christmas get away. But the hotel has double booked their room so now they have to share. Of course they get together. But Bodie isn’t sure he’s enough. But they finally work things out. Great bit of Christmas magic.

 

View all my reviews Playing Games by Riley Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It was interesting to watch both characters go from people that weren’t really so likable in ways to great, rich characters. Brax and Tyson turned their hate to sex but that’s all. But as both men realizes that what they thought was true maybe wasn’t. As their friendship builds so do deeper feelings. I love how their support of each other made their lives better.

View all my reviews Archer's Awakening: A Love in Mission City Short Story by Gabbi Grey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A divorcee attorney who ends up with a divorcee of his own he has to exam his life. He’s having a second house built to retreat to, check. Explore his bisexuality, check. He has an app for that but the guy that shows up doesn’t match the conversation. Now there are problems with the build so he’s off to straighten things out.

View all my reviews The Art of Husbandry by Jay Hogan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Be prepared with tissues. This story has more than one emotional punch. Gil lost his daughter in a car accident while he was driving . His PTSD had tanked his life. So coming to cook on the sheep ranch seems like a safe place to reset. Holden is facing running the place on his own after his grandfather’s dementia cost them an important contract. And it doesn’t help that the same grandfather calls on the regular just to tell him how worthless he is. But through all this these two men connect on a deep level. But it isn’t just these two who make the story so rich. There are plenty of secondary characters who have their own stories and pieces of these stories are allowed to build in this book. Love the depth of this story.

View all my reviews Wanted: Boss Daddy by Sammi Cee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

All the boys at The Tap have been finding their matches. But now it’s time for Christian to get his turn with Levi. Levi has a lot on his plate but a Boss Daddy knows just what to do. Love the fact that both of these men get the happily ever after.

 

View all my reviews 12 Gays of Christmas by D.K. Sutton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As Christmas and his birthday approaching Gil wants to change things about his life. He makes a list to work through and asks his roommate to help him to do well these dates. But what was obvious to their friends they each are crushing on the other. This story is full of humor and holiday fun.


View all my reviews A Very Marian Christmas by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Noah is new in town and staying with his brother’s friend. He lines up a temp job that turns out very different from what he expected. This bring him to the whirlwind that his the Marian family. They decide to help him find a boyfriend. Including his crush Luke the family friend. Of course things get wacky because Marians but things also have a way of coming out right because well the Marians.

View all my reviews Made Marian Shorts by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We’ve seen that Tilly and her crew “helping” all the Marian men find love but in this collection they are branching out two more times and taking their act on the road. First in Brad and Miles story in Vegas and then Keller and Eli at the retreat. Beck is on his own when he hooks with Quinn. My favorite was Josh’s story where his past becomes his present and his future with Cyrus.

View all my reviews Their Omega Partridge in a Pear Tree by Lorelei M. Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pax and Chane have a full and complete life until… I love the way Beacon comes into their lives. Their reactions were great. This is a wonderful no angst Christmas story with lots of love and a happy ending.

 

View all my reviews The Anti-Wingman by Saxon James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this story that was a lighthearted story of something being right under your nose. Kai keeps ending up in relationship without meaning too. Ryland is going to help him avoid that trap again. But of course best laid plans… I love how their friendship develops first. I also like that Kai has plans to help Ryland with his house no matter what happened.

View all my reviews Dragon's Surprise by Nora Phoenix
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book splits between the confusing relationship Adar, Oliver, and Delton. I’m not sure how this will play out in the next book but I want Delton to feel love and included. In the mean time Erwan and Rhene are attending the dragon council. I know things would not go well but I was not prepared for how crazy things really got. And the cliff hangers with Rhene really has me anxious for the next book.

View all my reviewsThe Little Who Stole Christmas (And Daddy's Heart): An MM Age Play Holiday Romance by Joe Satoria
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Teddy is so cute. He seems like a mess but he has a good heart and lots of love to give. Penn is living a safe life but when Teddy falls at his feet he starts to think about other possibilities. I love the way their relationship develops. The final chapter is a great way to wrap up the book.

View all my reviews Marrying the Guide by Nora Phoenix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Onno is visiting his family and trying to rebuild his life after divorce. Howell is the outdoor guy and through events Onno signed up for they get to know each other. This is a instant love but they don’t have much time. Love the sweet ending.

 

View all my reviews How to Catch a Vet by Ana Ashley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love the way that these two men just seem to be made for each other. Santi is quick to defend Micah. And Micah is there for Santi with his quiet strength. And all the wonderful pets are just a fun bonus. I also like the fact that both are vets in their own way.

 

View all my reviewsA Daddy for Christmas 3: August by Sean Michael
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a sweet Christmas story Auggi is working hard to care for himself. Thor gives him a chance. Of course feelings develop. And they get the best Christmas gift, each other.

 

View all my reviews Karma Kitty Christmas by Amy Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isaac’s life is dull as in everything is in shades of tan. He’s lost his husband but it runs deeper. Luca speaks to him when he sees him looking upset. What starts as a friendship that will change their lives and lives around them. As their relationship grows so does the family they are make. Amy Lane is wonderful at showcasing the strength found in the family you make and it shows up so well in this story. It also shows taking a few small steps to engage with another person can change so much around you; the man next door who looks sad to the co-worker who you really don’t like. There’s also the reminder to not judge if you don’t have all the facts. This is a wonderful blend of a great story that both entertains and makes you think. #CMCon26

View all my reviewsHiding the Moon by Amy Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is about people who don’t seem to fit. WE are also seeing a very dramatic moment from “A Few Good Fish” from a completely different prospective. And things that happened before that moment.

Ernie was making some risky choices to deal with the the impressions he hears in his head. Burt is on a mission to clear up loose ends to protect his team.

Their coming together changes both of their lives and sets so much more in motion.

It also gets them involved with Jackson and Ellery. The operation they are involved in looks so different from their perspective. I really love how Ernie shines. #CMCon26

View all my reviews Two Daddies for Henry: An MMM Age Play Romance by T.L. Travis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It was wonderful to see all three of these men find each other at just the right time. Jensen has held his feelings for a while but was ready to share them. Mitchell has some needs. Finding Henry when they did allowed them to figure out how they could fit with each other. A great story of finding love that fits together so beautifully.

View all my reviews Santa's Little Faker by M.A. Innes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story was a great twist on the secret daddy theme. Orlando knows what he wants but being sneaky seems like they way to go. He uses Bastian’s protective nature against him. Now its game on.

 

View all my reviews The Mechanics of Lust by Jay Hogan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I like the way both men circled around each other. Luke seems to realize his feelings first so now comes the hard part. Zach seems to need some convincing but he’s also still dealing with a lot. I love the way both men support the other as they build their own futures.

 

View all my reviews Wolf's Instinct by Elva Birch
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There is a lot happening in this story. Part of it may be the world building as this is the first story in the series. We have the shifter preschool which has lots of security to keep others out because shifters are a secret with a few human exceptions. There is a threat from the landlord who is buying everything up and raising prices. Then there is the romance between Abby and Roderick. The Roderick’s ex shows up. Then there is a mysterious woman. I felt the ending was a bit abrupt ending but I’m looking forward to see what happens in the next book.

View all my reviewsFools by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved watching these two keep missing the obvious to everyone else. Poor Dunn feels strongly about his friend and wants him to find happiness. Meanwhile Tucker thinks that’s impossible. At least they gave the Thicket some entertainment.

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