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Review: He Sees You When You’re Sleeping by Sara Dobie Bauer

Disclaimer: I am friends with this author; however, I purchased this ebook for full price. Another Christmas in July treat, except this novella is less sweet and more vaguely terrifying. Bauer manipulates the Santa Claus trope to create an otherworldly being who fulfills the role of Santa Claus but with significantly less cheer. Kris latches … Continue reading Review: He Sees You When You’re Sleeping by Sara Dobie Bauer

J.L. Gribble book review

Review: “And Now For Something Completely Different” (Chronicles of St. Mary’s Short Story) by Jodi Taylor

I love when stories are exactly what they say on the tin, but when the St. Mary's crew is involved, you know it's still going to outrageous. The Christmas story for 2018 features very little Christmas and a lot of planetary-hopping shenanigans. As someone who follows the current research into getting the first human to … Continue reading Review: “And Now For Something Completely Different” (Chronicles of St. Mary’s Short Story) by Jodi Taylor

J.L. Gribble book review

Review: Love Around the Corner by Sally Malcolm

Disclaimer: I received an electronic version of this novella from the author in exchange for an honest review. I have a soft spot for contemporary romance stories that have evolved with the times. So many relationships begin with the partners meeting online these days (my own included) that more traditional "meet-cutes" almost start to feel … Continue reading Review: Love Around the Corner by Sally Malcolm

J.L. Gribble book review

Review: Snowbound (Bloodline of Yule #2) by Maria Alexander

Disclaimer: I consider myself friends with the author; I received an electronic advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. I finished reading this book at the height of summer in my very warm home office. But I didn't even think of turning on the ceiling fan, because Alexander brought the freezing cold of … Continue reading Review: Snowbound (Bloodline of Yule #2) by Maria Alexander

J.L. Gribble book review

Review: “Christmas Past” (Chronicles of St. Mary’s short story) by Jodi Taylor

Though this review won't get posted until after the holiday itself, this story was easily one of my favorite Christmas presents this year. Taylor blows me away with her ability to weave humor and heartbreak into the same passages. Though this story didn't have quite as much of the usual St. Mary's shenanigans, it was … Continue reading Review: “Christmas Past” (Chronicles of St. Mary’s short story) by Jodi Taylor