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REVIEW

Monsters Under Mistletoe

A Monster Holiday Anthology

Monsters are not all scary and some are wonderful book boyfriends as seen in this varied and interesting collection of short stories that gives readers an opportunity to sample authors’ writing styles. I finished four of the seventeen stories and enjoyed them all. Something for everyone in this collection!

KISSED BY THE ICE BEAST by Robin O’Connor

Human female Olivia meets her alien Hoxiam  mate Kyavri at a bar Christmas party on the planet Strewn. Who knew that a huge blue furred alien with sharp teeth would be the one to steal a human’s heart.

YULE LOVE BITES by Petra Palermo

Vampire human romance sees ancient Felipe and Elise fall for one another while in close proximity one snowed in winter evening. They are perfect together and the way there manage to be together provides a fun ending for the couple.

SANTA BABY by Trish Heinreich

A one night hookup at a Christmas party sees an orc and human meeting for a hot interlude only to find themselves working new jobs side by side soon afterward. Is it Fate that they end up together at the party and then again meet and are able to pursue more? Perhaps.

SO I SMOOCHED A SANTA BEAR

Mated wolf and bear shifters who met on The Mating Game series are surprised by the costumes worn to the office Christmas party and their plans for a steamy holiday will provide all the naughty and nice they both look forward to.

THICKET AND STICK IT by E.L. Eldridge

Ivy was born on Yul, lives in the woods, and knows there is a presence in the woods she is drawn to and wants to meet…feels she MUST meet. What a wonderful story this one was ~ Would love to know how Ivy and the variety of wood fae she meets move forward together in the future!

Did I like the stories I read? Yes

Will I finish reading the rest of the stories? Yes

Thank you to BookFunnel and the authors for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

BLURB

What is more iconic for the holiday season than a mistletoe? Whether it's your workplace enemy, or your gym crush, all it takes is a tiptoe under the mistletoe and it's true love. From Minotaurs, Orcs, Aliens, to grumpy Trolls, we've got a kiss for every good little monster this holiday season. Come get this monstrous holiday anthology where all the proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood. Snag a smooch under this mistletoe, and donate to a good cause! Featuring Short Stories LE Eldridge Lizzie Strong Ash Raven Petra Palerno Rose Santoriello Kate Prior Ami Wright Trish Heinrich Selina Shaw Melody Beckett Kristen Strassel Bella Blair Marian Pattechat Robin O'Connor Stephanie Kazowz Chloe Alice Balkin Nikki Bradley All proceeds from this anthology will be donated to Planned Parenthood.