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Featuring four all-new novellas of sensual surprises and seasonal spirits, this collection includes a new tale of the Breeds from Lora Leigh and a return to the world of the Mageverse from Angela Knight.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Home for the holidays and hot for it., November 12, 2009

By	Crystal Mullen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I thought this was a nice collection of erotic fiction, all set during the holiday. And this is the best time for a little refresher. There are four novellas in all, from some of the leading erotica writers. And all are told very well and have some good spice to them. If you are looking for a diversion right now from the holiday frustrations coming up, get this one. It will take you worlds away. For a quickie, you might also try Sex Scenes: Erotica Excerpts from the Novels of Kim Corum.

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4.0 out of 5 stars hot in some places, October 6, 2009

By	C. Stone "Reese" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this anthology for Lora Leigh and Angela Knight. Both stories were very satisfying. In Lora leigh's addition we are given Hawke and Jessica's story. It takes place about a year after Jessica was caught betraying the Breeds. For such a short story, I felt like I was still given another great slice of life with the Breeds. Its christmas time and Hawke has been waiting long enough for suspicions and anger against Jessica to die down. He is ready to claim his mate. Hawke was very romantic for a wolf under the mating heat. At first I thought that Lora Leigh was making the stories more tame or taking away from the mating heat but then I remembered that the breeds have gotten better with the hormones and medicines they've created to deal with the mating heat. The sex was still spicy Leigh style and the plot concerned the council and the drug they've created that hides their scents. I am fascinated by how this author is going through the plot and giving us a great story line.

In Angela Knight's story we are back in the world of the mageverse. I dont know how she makes it believable that the characters have to have sex to reveal their power but it works.LOL. I have no problem believing it. The story is about Kat one of Lance's many children before he met his wife Grace and Ridge Champion the vamp selected to help her through her change. The plots very thin but I expect thats more to do with the anthology format then Knight's writing. While brief it was still an enjoyable short story read.

I know Allyson James from her dragon stories. In Hot for the holiday, we are following the story of Naomi a single mother and the return of her old lover Jamison. Jamison left Naomi for 2 yrs when he discovered he was a changer(he can shift into a lion) Jamison had no control and left to protect Naomi, although she never had any idea why he left. The story then goes down hill while we are given detail about a wierd changer colony thats after Jamison and Naomi just falling back into bed with her old lover. I was really surprised that the story was thin and just did not engage me at all.

Lastly was Anya Basts contribution. I have never read this author before so I dont know if the addition to this was typical of her writing. The story was better then James. It is about Ronan the unseelie and his lover or ex lover Bella who is from the Queen's court. Ronan is about to be sentenced to death but Bella steps in to save him. The story was GOOD not great but I will be looking at some fuller length novels by Anya Bast

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5.0 out of 5 stars HOT FOR THE HOLIDAYS certainly brought a little cheer to my grenchiness, October 20, 2009

By	C. Dionne "Chrissy Dionne" (Cloverdale, OREGON USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

VAMPIRE'S BALL by Angela Knight
For Kat Danilo Christmastime is an extremely difficult time. Concern about her mother's well being and work consumes all of her time - but this year is different. A woman claiming to be her father's wife has mysteriously appeared and insists that the man whom Kat has never met is none other than Lancet du Lac, Knight of the Round Table. The next thing she knows she's accompanying vampire Ridge Champion to the Mage's Ball in the Mageverse. He'll guide her through the process to find out if she has what it takes to be a Magae - and that's just the beginning of what promises to be a relationship that will last throughout eternity.

Angela Knight thoroughly enchanted me with this read. I was captivated by the dynamics between the characters and loved Kat's kick butt attitude. The whole situation with her mother broke my heart but still left me with a feeling that it will be `okay.'

A LITTLE NIGHT MAGIC by Allyson James
Jamison Kee regrets few things in life as much as he regrets leaving Naomi but he also feels that he had no choice. It's been two long years since he left in search of answers to a stunning revelation that he's a shape-shifter. Now he's returned and Naomi is definitely not pleased - that is until he reveals the reason he had to go ... or why he's returned. Jamison loves Naomi and her deaf daughter, Julie, and he's determined to claim them both as his. The only trouble is someone is out to destroy them. Can A LITTLE NIGHT MAGIC and the wonder of the holidays deliver the joy the all deserve?

I admit it; I love shape-shifter stories. Combine that with Native American heritage and beliefs and the result is a thrilling read that touches your heart as well as your imagination. There isn't a single character in this story that doesn't evoke an emotion of one sort or another. Beautifully written.

SWEET ENCHANTMENT by Anya Bast
Despite Bella's vow to never bond her life with Ronan's it appears that's the only way to save the proud mage from the execution the Summer Queen has planned for him. Ronan has no intention of marrying Bella on her terms - in name only - and rejects her proposal. He has a few tricks up his sleeve still and even though his life might be forfeit Ronan has every intention of making Bella his in every way possible. Does Bella dare risk losing everything for this man?

Anya Bast really surprised me with this tale. The characters are highly memorable and have a sense of `self' that draws the reader to them and their plight. What fascinated me was the characters' selflessness in their dedication to each other - they made me sigh and tear up at the same time.

A CHRISTMAS KISS by Lora Leigh
Imprisoned as a traitor by the wolf breeds, Jessica missed the festivities of the Christmas season last year - and this year she simply isn't feeling much in the spirit of things. She's still not free to come and go as she pleases and under security constantly but things aren't as bleak as she believes. Hawke has seen to her comfort, even if she is unaware of his kindness, while maintaining his distance. He has no doubt that Jessica is his mate, but there are circumstances preventing him from being with her that must be dealt with first. And there is the issue that he doesn't want to force a mating. If she doesn't want to be bound to him he is willing to accept that - but can she resist A CHRISTMAS KISS and everything it entails?

All right, let's face it. There aren't many people who haven't devoured every Lora Leigh Breed story out there - and I'm sure there are many who'll buy this book for this story alone. I've often wondered about Jessica and Hawke since they first appeared so many stories ago so it was a sheer delight to finally see these two come together.

HOT FOR THE HOLIDAYS consists of four exciting paranormal Christmas themed tales that will definitely heat up those cold winter nights. Each of these authors put their own unique spins on these stories so you get plenty of scorching romance along with a satisfying plotline. I loved the hopefulness and openhearted spirit that each story conveyed and how love of their craft could be felt in their writing. The holidays may still be a way off but reading HOT FOR THE HOLIDAYS will definitely put you more in the spirit of the season.

Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected.
I have read Lora Leigh for years and truly enjoy her novels. This collection (which includes other authors in addition to Lora Leigh) was way below PAR. Read more

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3.0 out of 5 stars good read but did not live up to expectations
waited for this title and purchased at extra cost earlier than date advised would be
released, although a good read 6 out of ten did not live up to my expectations

Published 17 days ago by Sharon P. Pocock

1.0 out of 5 stars Stories 4 stars - Kindle version 1 star
I found the errors in the kindle version to be very distracting. The page breaks were in strange places and a lot of words were missing the 1st letter. Read more

Published 1 month ago by M. Clark

2.0 out of 5 stars Only wanted to read one of the four
I have read a book from each of these authors but in this anthology the only one I was interested in reading was the one by Lora Leigh, not to say that the other stories were bad... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Sarah Goodman

5.0 out of 5 stars Definately HOT for the holidays!
An excellant collection of short stories. Not a bad one in the bunch! A new Mageverse story by Angela Knight that will thrill (hoping for more to come! Read more

Published 1 month ago by Gwen G

5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas Kiss (Part of Breed Series)
I really enjoyed this ebook. To very honest there hasnt been a story that Lora Leigh has wrote that I havent enjoyed. I would recommend anyone to read all of Lora Leigh's Books.

Published 1 month ago by Christine M. Kerr

3.0 out of 5 stars 2 Stars for 3 stories and 5 Stars for Angela Knight
I have read all of the authors and felt the only story worth the price of the book was Angela Knights. The other stories did not hold my interest. Read more

Published 2 months ago by A. J. Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars four strong fantasies
"Vampire's Ball" by Angela Knight. Single mom Kat Danilo learns two stunners. First she can become a majae magic practitioner and second her absentee father is a vampire... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Harriet Klausner

3.0 out of 5 stars Major problems when edited for kindle
i had a very hardtime enjoying the stories in this anthology due to some seriously sloppy editing. each "break" in the story was missing the first letter of the word and... Read more

Published 2 months ago by D. Thompson

4.0 out of 5 stars 4 Stars for the stories, 3 stars for Kindle version
The four stories in this collection - Vampire's Ball by Angela Knight, A Little Night Magic by Allyson James, Sweet Enchantment by Anya Bast, and A Christmas Kiss by Lora Leigh -... Read more

Published 2 months ago by NoSleep2Nite4Me

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