From the Dreamspinner Press 2018 Advent Calendar (Warmest Wishes) That Turtle Story by C.S. Poe | Cat's Review & #giveaway @Dreamspinners @cs

Celebrating the end-of-year holidays doesn't always mean sleighs, snow, and snuggling to ward off the cold. How about making merry when it's just as warm (or hot) outside as inside romantic hearts? Twinkle lights in palm trees, unity cups on the sideboard, bonfires in the backyard, eggnog by the pool, and no chimneys to be found... just the warmest wishes of the holidays bringing lovers together around the world.

A huge part of the world celebrates end-of-the-year holidays that aren't anything like Bing Crosby's "White Christmas." In the southern hemisphere, it's not even winter!

Holiday reading fun! More than 400,000 words of romantic fiction in 31 stories that would sell individually for a total of $89.69.

Grab your copy today from Dreamspinner Press!

NOTE: Dreamspinner Press regrets to announce that one of the novellas included in the 2018 Advent Calendar package, Warren's Peace by Emjay Haze, was previously published as a short story. It was thoroughly revised and expanded as part of its inclusion in the Advent Calendar. We acknowledge that our readers expect new content as part of this package, and accordingly we have lowered the full package set price from $64.99 to $59.99. The novella is still included as a bonus. For our readers who purchased the daily delivery Advent Calendar at the reduced price, you will still receive the novella, and we have credited $4 to your store account. We apologize for the inconvenience.

With stories By Beth Laycock, R. Quincy Cameron, Kim Katil, Scudder James Jr, Daniel de Lorne, Blue Jones, Mere Rain, Ward Maia, Ren Holly, Anna Kaling, Crystel Greene, Emjay Haze, A.D. Ellis, E.J. Russell, Elliot Joyce, S.A. Stovall, Cy Blanca, Charles Payseur, TJ Nichols, Asta Idonea, Cassie Decker, C.S. Poe, Helena Stone, Renae Kaye, LE Franks, Kim Fielding, Jana Denardo, Elizabeth Noble, Chrissy Munder, Bru Baker, August Li.

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Nor O’Brien spends his days in sunny Key West caring for and rehabilitating sea turtles. He doesn’t need anything else in life, expect maybe a significant other to cuddle with after a long day. But recent heartbreak has left Nor salty, and he’s not in the mood for anything, Christmas included.

Then Eugene Montgomery walks into Turtle R&R, claiming to have found a clutch of eggs in distress. Nor is smitten with the tourist at first sight, and at the suggestion of his screwball colleagues, indulges in some no-strings-attached fun. Nor and Eugene are quick to get along, happily enjoy each other’s company, and take in the island’s unique holiday pleasures together.

But Nor would never leave his turtles, not for any man. So when his rebound fling turns into strong romantic feelings for Eugene, it’ll take a Christmas miracle to keep the two together forever in Key West.

A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2018 Advent Calendar "Warmest Wishes."

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Cat gives this one 4 Meows...

Every Year dream-spinner press has an advent calendar of cute short stories from a mix of popular authors and new ones starting December 1st. You can buy this as a set and each day starting December first you get a story delivered. This year's collection is Warmest Wishes. It not only showcases Christmas but other year end holidays, holidays in other countries and in the southern hemisphere where its not even winter or the weather is never frosty.or white. So let's go warm up with some sexy holiday romance!

Nor loves his turtles. He is on the rebound from a bad breakup, and his friends are pushing for him to move on, even if it's a hookup. One day a hot tourist comes in saying he found a clutch of turtle eggs on the beach. Nor finally breaks down to Eugene's flirting and decides a no strings holiday fling wouldn't be so bad.

I didn't quite connect with Nor. I liked him and that he was so dedicated to the turtles, but he was vegan when he seemed not to want to be. And he was a little whiny and Grinchy at times. However I loved Eugene. The story-line was great regardless. Short, sweet and sexy.

C.S. Poe is a Lambda Literary and EPIC award finalist author of gay mystery, romance, and paranormal books.

She is a reluctant mover and has called many places home in her lifetime. C.S. has lived in New York City, Key West, and Ibaraki, Japan, to name a few. She misses the cleanliness, convenience, and limited-edition gachapon of Japan, but she was never very good at riding bikes to get around.

She has an affinity for all things cute and colorful and a major weakness for toys. C.S. is an avid fan of coffee, reading, and cats. She’s rescued two cats—Milo and Kasper do their best on a daily basis to sidetrack her from work.

C.S. is a member of the International Thriller Writers organization.
Her debut novel, The Mystery of Nevermore, was published by DSP Publications, 2016.

Website: http://www.cspoe.com