The narration by Nick Hudson is good, but I don't really like his voice for this type of story. But, if you want a realistic story that includes challenges and triumphs, highs and lows, joy and sorry, then this is a perfect choice. If you are looking for a sweet, fluffy Christmas story, this isn't it. There is an HEA, but the MCs really have to work for it. There are a lot of triggers here - religious abuse, parental abandonment, drug use, PTSD, homophobia. The cover of the book really belies the traumatic emotion and angst that runs through much of the story. It seemed that everyone, EVERYONE, had betrayed him.parents, (step) siblings, other family, the system. Poor Ashton touched my heart from the start. It isn't always joyful for everyone, and this story handled the stress and drama very maturely. It made the story so much more realistic. I really liked that not everything turned out rosy.
I really liked this Christmas-themed story, although it broke my heart many times before showing that broken faith and trust can be restored. Like a Hallmark Christmas from the dark side Note: Content warnings for childhood abuse, past addiction issues, PTSD episodes, and gambling. Frosty Pants, but can be read as a stand-alone. It's set in the Home for the Holidays universe, which began with Mr. Jingle Bells is a gay Christmas story by Leta Blake featuring forced proximity, opposites attract, fake dating, office romance, steamy scenes, and a taffy-sweet happy ending. As the jingle bells quiet and the snow settles, will Ashton be able to forgive Walker, or will their relationship be over before it ever truly begins?
And, what if Walker wants Ashton to pretend to be his boyfriend for his sister’s Christmas-themed wedding? Awesome, amazing.Ĭould Walker be the safe haven Ashton missed out on as a child? Could they be falling in love for real?īut, when Ashton uncovers a painful mistake in Walker’s past, it hits too close to home.
What if it turns out Walker’s also a secret softy with a tender side and a hot body beneath his endless parade of golf shirts? Great, good, cool. Walker’s a fuddy-duddy with no sense of fun, but he does have a safe, warm home with four adorable dogs and delicious food on the table. Cue his business partner begrudgingly taking him in. Opposites attract as frosty business partners become fake boyfriends in this Christmas gay romance!Īfter an emergency forces Ashton Sellers from his apartment, all he wants for Christmas is new lip-gloss, zero contact from his abusive family, and a place to stay for the holidays.
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