This was a strange place to start but I wanted a Christmas-themed story. That was given in the slimmest of ways. I also had not read anything by this author before this either but did like what I have read so far. The characters seem a little thin to me, but that could be because I have not read the previous book where they were set up originally. I do like the story itself though.

Holly Ellis has never liThis was an unusual place to start, but I wanted a Christmas-themed story. My request was fulfilled in the slimmest of ways. I hadn’t read anything by this author before, but I liked what I have read so far. The characters seem a bit underdeveloped to me, but that could be because I haven’t read the previous book where they were originally introduced. However, I do enjoy the story itself.

Holly Ellis has never liked Christmas, and after being shuttled between foster care homes for so long, who could blame her? Now, at 22 years old, her feelings about the holiday remain unchanged. But this year, things might be different as Arie concocts an exceptional scavenger hunt for her.

I appreciated the story’s presentation; it wasn’t overly explicit but still enjoyable. The BDSM elements are quite light and well-executed. This is intended as a standalone novella and seems to work that way, as it doesn’t reveal anything about the novel itself. Overall, it’s a decent short story. ked Christmas, but after being shuttled between foster care homes for so long who could blame her? And at 22 years old that has not changed one bit. But things may change this year as Arie concocts a very special scavenger hunt for her.

I did like the way the thing was done and it was not super hot but still good. The BDSM is pretty light and well-played. This is intended as a standalone novella and seems to work that way since it does not give anything away about the novel itself. Decent short story.

My rating: 🌟🌟🌟