A Timely Gift by Kris T. Bethke | @Dreamspinners 2017 Advent - Stocking Stuffers | Cat's Review & #giveaway @KrisTBethke

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Title: A Timely Gift 
Author: Kris T. Bethke
Category: Holiday, Contemporary
Pages: 39

Sometimes the right gift can be life-changing….

On the solstice, Rory’s grandfather gives him a pocket watch that he claims will have Rory’s life sorted and his problems solved by Christmas. Rory starts out skeptical, but when he reconnects with an ex he never thought he’d see again, he has to admit there might be some holiday magic working after all. 

Deacon’s life is in shambles, and he’s returned to Syracuse for a fresh start. Running into Rory again feels like much more than a coincidence, and neither of them can deny the passion between them is still smoldering. With the watch behaving oddly at just the right moments, Rory and Deacon might receive the gift of a lifetime—if they’re willing to accept it.

Cat gives this one 3 Meows...  

Rory's Grandda gives him a pocket watch on the Winter Solstice and tells him he needs to find a family. He runs into an ex he thought he would never see. Is it coincidence or fate?

I expected something more from reading the blurb to this one. I never saw what the 'magic' of the watch or how it came into play with Rory and Deacon. Also, I did not see anything that said what the so-called shambles Deacon's life was that brought him back.  Now saying that the story is cute. It has lots of charm with the Irish brogue of his Grandda. The rekindling of the romance is sweet and sexy.  I do wish the story had been longer so we could get more of both Rory and Deacon's background and the magic of the watch. 

If you like Winter Solstice, second chances, fated love and a sweet, sexy holiday story you will like this

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By Rick R. Reed, Jaime Samms, Amy Rae Durreson, Brandon Witt, Bru Baker, C.L. Miles, Chris Scully, Chrissy Munder, CJane Elliott, Clare London, Deanna Wadsworth, Elizabeth Coldwell, Kim Fielding, Kris T. Bethke, CC Bridges, Ki Brightly, C.S. Poe, Jessica Payseur, Ava Hayden, Cassie Decker, TJ Nichols, Charles Payseur, TA Moore, Louisa Masters, J. Alan Veerkamp, Nell Iris, A.D. Ellis, E.J. Russell, Tami Veldura, Kasper Quill, C. M. Taylor

Sometimes it’s the little things that mean the most….

The holidays are a time when bigger often means better, and meals are huge, decorations are over-the-top, and elaborate gifts and grand gestures are one way to show affection. But beneath all the pomp and ceremony, after the grandiose presents have been unwrapped, the stocking stuffers are still waiting to add that final sparkle to the perfect celebration. Even the tiniest trinkets can be gems when they’re chosen with love, and like a good love story, they are held close to the heart and treasured for years to come. The festivities don’t have to end after the feasts and gift exchanges. Dig a little deeper for romantic stocking stuffers both naughty and nice.

Enjoy a tale of men in love with men every day throughout December.

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Cover Artist: Paul Richmond

Advent Calendar 2017 Advent Calendar | Stocking Stuffers

Genres Contemporary / Holiday