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Dec 03, 2010
♡KarLynP♡
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‘Naughty and Nice’ is an anthology collection of four very different steamy holiday stories. (BTW, the stories are also sold separately at Carina Press and Amazon.)
>>Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey – 5++ stars
Web designer Chloe Burke returns to her small hometown in Main to house sit while her parents take a long cruise. Master electrician Scott Quinn is thrilled to get a call from his high school fantasy girl to help fix electrical problems at her parent’s old hous More...
>>Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey – 5++ stars
Web designer Chloe Burke returns to her small hometown in Main to house sit while her parents take a long cruise. Master electrician Scott Quinn is thrilled to get a call from his high school fantasy girl to help fix electrical problems at her parent’s old hous More...
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Mar 26, 2011
Dina
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This was one of the most uneven anthologies I've ever read. One big winner + one DNR + two stories that didn't stand on its own = a messy final rating.
Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey (5 stars)
I loved it! It was such a cute and sexy Christmas story!
Web designer Chloe Burke leaves the comfort of her condo in Boston to spend the Holidays in her small hometown in Maine so she can house-sit her childhood home while her parents are on vacation. Not every old house More...
Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey (5 stars)
I loved it! It was such a cute and sexy Christmas story!
Web designer Chloe Burke leaves the comfort of her condo in Boston to spend the Holidays in her small hometown in Maine so she can house-sit her childhood home while her parents are on vacation. Not every old house More...
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Nov 19, 2011
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~*
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I reviewed and rated each story individually since they are sold that way, but because this is published as an anthology as well, I'm reviewing and rating it as a whole.
Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey - 3.5/5 Stars
Chloe Burke has come home to house sit for her parents who have taken a holiday cruise. It’s been a long time since Chloe has been here, and much to her surprise the house is an accident waiting to happen. She learns this the hard way when she tri More...
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Feb 27, 2011
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Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey
Rating: 4 stars
I just read the first story in this anthology, and I have to say that it's really good for a short story (and especially considering that this is more of an erotica than romance novel). I don't like erotica all that much as a main focus of the book, and this story really balanced it - there were a few (non-gross) sex scenes, but there was enough background to the characters and it was planned ahead that is turned out like a More...
Rating: 4 stars
I just read the first story in this anthology, and I have to say that it's really good for a short story (and especially considering that this is more of an erotica than romance novel). I don't like erotica all that much as a main focus of the book, and this story really balanced it - there were a few (non-gross) sex scenes, but there was enough background to the characters and it was planned ahead that is turned out like a More...
Feb 15, 2011
Darcy
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This collection of stories was fun to read, you had 2 of them on the nice, romancy side, then 2 on the naughty, erotica side.
I hadn't ever read anything by Shannon Stacey before, so was pleasantly surprised by this one and will be checking out more by her. This story was the typical nerd/popular kids in high school all grown up, the nerd not a nerd anymore, but a hot hunk, really throwing Chloe off. 4 stars
Jaci Burton is a favorite author of mine, but I have to say tha More...
I hadn't ever read anything by Shannon Stacey before, so was pleasantly surprised by this one and will be checking out more by her. This story was the typical nerd/popular kids in high school all grown up, the nerd not a nerd anymore, but a hot hunk, really throwing Chloe off. 4 stars
Jaci Burton is a favorite author of mine, but I have to say tha More...
Jan 24, 2011
Heather
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I was so excited to read the continuing stories of Leah (Megan Hart) and Rori (Lauren Dane), but I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed Jaci Burton and Shannon Stacey’s stories. I loved Leah and Brandon trying to fit their lives together; it felt very real, but that reality didn’t detract from the steaminess. Rori and Jude are working hard to move forward together, but often they feel haunted by Jude’s best friend/Rori’s deceased husband, Zack. My only complaint is that this novella is
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Nov 22, 2010
Leigh
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This book is a short story anthology with four stories:
Holiday Sparks
By Shannon Stacey
Chloe Burk is house sitting for her parents and attempts to use the microwave instead she loses power. She discovers that instead of circuit breaker box she has fuses. No way is she going to trust her computer to this wiring system. So she calls in electrician. The hunk that comes to the door seems to remember her. Surely there is no way that she could have forgotten hi More...
Holiday Sparks
By Shannon Stacey
Chloe Burk is house sitting for her parents and attempts to use the microwave instead she loses power. She discovers that instead of circuit breaker box she has fuses. No way is she going to trust her computer to this wiring system. So she calls in electrician. The hunk that comes to the door seems to remember her. Surely there is no way that she could have forgotten hi More...
Nov 21, 2010
Kris (KindleRomance)
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5 Star - Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey
I just found a new author I love! I prefer my books a lot steamier, but this book was so sweet, romantic, and sexy that it completely hooked me! There were so many great moments in this book that I kept thinking about it well after I finished it.
3 Star - All She Wants for Christmas by Jaci Burton
I am a fan of Burton, but I didn’t love this story. I felt too much time was spent on inconsequential issues, like the s More...
I just found a new author I love! I prefer my books a lot steamier, but this book was so sweet, romantic, and sexy that it completely hooked me! There were so many great moments in this book that I kept thinking about it well after I finished it.
3 Star - All She Wants for Christmas by Jaci Burton
I am a fan of Burton, but I didn’t love this story. I felt too much time was spent on inconsequential issues, like the s More...
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Dec 09, 2010
Brenda
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There are four stories in this holiday themed anthology, which I asked to review. The first two by Shannon Stacey and Jaci Burton were wonderful romances with humor and just enough steam. I really enjoyed both stories, which can be bought as novellas as well from Carina Press. I have to say, in both stories the side characters, which were neighbors, friends and family of the main characters added SO much humor and fun to the stories. They were a joy to read.
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Nov 29, 2010
Erin
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I wanted to give this book more than 3 stars because I really loved the two "Nice" stories by Shannon Stacey and Jaci Burton. But the "Naughty" stories... not so much. One of them I rushed through and only read about every other line, and the other I didn't finish. I don't think it's fair of me to give the "Naughty" authors a bad review, necessarily... I just think that the more erotic stuff is not my cup o' tea!
I think it's also highly possible that readi More...
I think it's also highly possible that readi More...
Dec 09, 2010
Caitlin
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“Holiday Sparks” by Shannon Stacey:
The nobody boy gets a chance with the hottest cheerleader from high school. What a Christmas present. Scott has changed a lot in the last 10 years but Chloe is just as beautiful as ever, however, now Chloe is noticing him. I liked that Chloe was a bitchy cheerleader and remembered the boy who gave her a dandelion. They both agree on a Holiday Fling, but can they do that without having heartbreak in the end.
I really enjoyed Scott’s well-trained Germa More...
The nobody boy gets a chance with the hottest cheerleader from high school. What a Christmas present. Scott has changed a lot in the last 10 years but Chloe is just as beautiful as ever, however, now Chloe is noticing him. I liked that Chloe was a bitchy cheerleader and remembered the boy who gave her a dandelion. They both agree on a Holiday Fling, but can they do that without having heartbreak in the end.
I really enjoyed Scott’s well-trained Germa More...
May 26, 2011
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May 21, 2011
I am done with my reading romance and paranormal books tirade. Obviously. I can't keep them away for too long. One, I am hopelessly romantic (or maybe I am hopeless, period) then I can't just have enough of the vampire, werewolf and other supernatural-fever.
Now, I've decided to read this since it amazed me on how long it was stuck on my Netgalley account, for over a year that is and since I have this tendency for obsessive compulsive things I do sometimes, I picked More...
I am done with my reading romance and paranormal books tirade. Obviously. I can't keep them away for too long. One, I am hopelessly romantic (or maybe I am hopeless, period) then I can't just have enough of the vampire, werewolf and other supernatural-fever.
Now, I've decided to read this since it amazed me on how long it was stuck on my Netgalley account, for over a year that is and since I have this tendency for obsessive compulsive things I do sometimes, I picked More...
Apr 05, 2011
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Published on: Over A Cuppa Tea
Date Published: 18th January 2011
Review link: http://cleffairy.com/?p=4519
My say on the collection of the stories in Naughty and Nice? Well, let’s just say that this book surely will sizzle up your winter or rainy day. It is so nice to know that some naughty romance is not just dead yet in the world. Naughty and Nice is not for children though the tales in it have the happily ever element after in it. Naughty and Ni More...
Date Published: 18th January 2011
Review link: http://cleffairy.com/?p=4519
My say on the collection of the stories in Naughty and Nice? Well, let’s just say that this book surely will sizzle up your winter or rainy day. It is so nice to know that some naughty romance is not just dead yet in the world. Naughty and Nice is not for children though the tales in it have the happily ever element after in it. Naughty and Ni More...
Mar 07, 2011
Nichole ~Bookaholic~
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Believe 3.5*
I read Believe by Lauren Dane first I had recently read
and I really wanted to read more about Jude and Rori. As always Lauren Dane delivers a spectacular story. This was a good read and it was fun so see them make their own holiday traditions.
Unwrapped 3*
While I generally enjoy Megan Harts writing and I love the two books
and 
I don't particularly care for Leah's character...she is not bad just not one of my favorites...that aside, it was another good
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I read Believe by Lauren Dane first I had recently read
and I really wanted to read more about Jude and Rori. As always Lauren Dane delivers a spectacular story. This was a good read and it was fun so see them make their own holiday traditions.
Unwrapped 3*
While I generally enjoy Megan Harts writing and I love the two books
and I don't particularly care for Leah's character...she is not bad just not one of my favorites...that aside, it was another good
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Nov 28, 2010
Mandi
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Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey
When Chloe Burke blows the fuse at her parent’s old house while housesitting, she calls electrician Scott Quinn to come turn the lights back on. Scott has had a crush on Chloe since high school, but running in different circles, Chloe doesn’t remember him. Now working in Boston, Chloe is enjoying being back at home for a few weeks, and enjoying the sight of Scott. When Chloe decides to get her parent’s house rewired for a Christmas present, she is able More...
When Chloe Burke blows the fuse at her parent’s old house while housesitting, she calls electrician Scott Quinn to come turn the lights back on. Scott has had a crush on Chloe since high school, but running in different circles, Chloe doesn’t remember him. Now working in Boston, Chloe is enjoying being back at home for a few weeks, and enjoying the sight of Scott. When Chloe decides to get her parent’s house rewired for a Christmas present, she is able More...
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Dec 03, 2010
Elena
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I loved loved loved 2/4 of these short stories. "Holiday Sparks" by Shannon Stacey and "All She Wants For Christmas" by Jaci Burton. Holiday Sparks was my hands-down favourite, I wished it was a longer book. I'll definately be reading more Shannon Stacey in the future.
The other two stories were shorter stories related to other larger stories by the author, so they were like add-ons. I felt at a disadvantage with Hart's story because I hadn't read the othe More...
The other two stories were shorter stories related to other larger stories by the author, so they were like add-ons. I felt at a disadvantage with Hart's story because I hadn't read the othe More...
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Dec 09, 2010
Susi
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I love to read holiday themed stories so I took the chance to read this anthology ASAP. and it was a real joy to read this one.
Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey
This was the first of Shannon Stacey's stories I ever read and I'm sure it won't be the last. It is my favorite in this anthology- Holiday Sparks makes just everything right. It's a very funny and easy reading novella with wonderful characters who will make you smile like a maniac. The writing flows just right and drew More...
Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey
This was the first of Shannon Stacey's stories I ever read and I'm sure it won't be the last. It is my favorite in this anthology- Holiday Sparks makes just everything right. It's a very funny and easy reading novella with wonderful characters who will make you smile like a maniac. The writing flows just right and drew More...
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Dec 04, 2010
Barbara
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I’m not a fan of anthologies, so I’m calling this a collection of stories, and it just happens to be by four of my favorite authors so it was a no-brainer for me to pick up. Two of the stories fall on the “Nice” side of the title, two on the “Naughty,” and for the most part the entire book earned a big recommend from me.
Holiday Sparks is Shannon Stacey’s contribution: Chloe Burke is home house-watching for the holidays as her parents are off on a cruise somewhere a lot warmer than w More...
Holiday Sparks is Shannon Stacey’s contribution: Chloe Burke is home house-watching for the holidays as her parents are off on a cruise somewhere a lot warmer than w More...
Jan 14, 2011
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Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey
Chloe lives in Boston but is back in her hometown house-sitting for her parents while they are out of town on a cruise. Not realizing the state of disrepair her parent’s house and its electrical wiring is in; she inadvertently blows a fuse and has to make an after-hours call to a local electrician. Conveniently, Scott Quinn is available and eager to make a house call. He and Chloe went to high school together and he had a huge crush on her back then. H More...
Chloe lives in Boston but is back in her hometown house-sitting for her parents while they are out of town on a cruise. Not realizing the state of disrepair her parent’s house and its electrical wiring is in; she inadvertently blows a fuse and has to make an after-hours call to a local electrician. Conveniently, Scott Quinn is available and eager to make a house call. He and Chloe went to high school together and he had a huge crush on her back then. H More...
Dec 19, 2010
Francesca the Fierce ~Eyelet Ecstasy~
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I picked up this book because it had short stories by three of my favorite authors and it's Holiday themed, gotta have at least one of those in December.
I will give this book an overall 3.5 Stars. It was a pretty light read for the most part. 2 stories are stand-alone and 2 stories you really should read the previous books or you won't enjoy where they are going as much as you should.
And I actually ended up finding an author I wouldn't mind reading more of (Shannon Stacey). More...
I will give this book an overall 3.5 Stars. It was a pretty light read for the most part. 2 stories are stand-alone and 2 stories you really should read the previous books or you won't enjoy where they are going as much as you should.
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Jan 11, 2011
Becca
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Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey: Chloe is back in Maine house sitting for her parents while they are on a cruise. She grew up in this small town but moved away as fast as she could to the city of Boston. When she starts the microwave in the house is blows a fuse and she is forced to call an electrician. Scott went to high school with Chloe, she was the beautiful popular girl he was an awkward looking loser. But Scott has grown up into a hot electrician, and once he sees Chloe again all his high
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Dec 24, 2010
Julie
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Holiday Spark by Shannon Stacey
From Goodreads
“House-sitting for her parents seemed like a good idea, until the microwave blew up and the lights went out.
Now Chloe Burke thinks upgrading the electrical system of her childhood home while they are away would make the perfect Christmas gift. Fortunately, there’s an electrician in town who can get the job done by the holidays.
Scott Quinn has wanted to get his hands on the Burkes’ wiring for almost as long as he’s wanted More...
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“House-sitting for her parents seemed like a good idea, until the microwave blew up and the lights went out.
Now Chloe Burke thinks upgrading the electrical system of her childhood home while they are away would make the perfect Christmas gift. Fortunately, there’s an electrician in town who can get the job done by the holidays.
Scott Quinn has wanted to get his hands on the Burkes’ wiring for almost as long as he’s wanted More...
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Jan 03, 2011
KarenH
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I enjoyed "Holiday Sparks" by Shannon Stacey and "Unwrapped" by Megan Hart. Both were "feel good" romantic stories that just served to remind me why I enjoy everything both of these authors put out there. "All She Wants for Christmas" by Jaci Burton was my first read by this author; and even though I didn't care for the story, I liked JB's style and plan to try something else she has written. "Believe" by Lauren Dane was the reason I purchased th
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Jan 05, 2011
Samantha
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Both Shannon Stacey and Jaci Burton pens sexy and hot love stories. In Shannon Stacey’s story I liked that Scott was the reformed geek and he finally got the hot girl. There story made the most sense in my opinion. Jaci Burton’s story was really intense. I liked it and disliked it equally. I liked that the storyline was real but I felt that it would have been better in a longer book. The two main characters had a lot to work on and it should have been fleshed out in a longer book. I was disapp
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Dec 28, 2011
Laura
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Naughty and Nice is a collection of holiday themed short stories; two stories nice and two stories naughty. Shannon Stacey and Jaci Burton start out the collection with two romantic, warm fuzzy stories, while, not surprisingly, Megan Hart and Lauren Dane finish it up with some serious sizzle!!
Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacy – 4 stars
Chloe Burke comes back to town after leaving years before to pursue a career in web development in Boston. When her parents head out of town for a More...
Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacy – 4 stars
Chloe Burke comes back to town after leaving years before to pursue a career in web development in Boston. When her parents head out of town for a More...
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Jan 18, 2012
Nandi
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Holiday Sparks: I thought this was a cute story. Chloe goes home to house sit for her parents while their on vacation. While there she accidentally blows up the microwave blacking out half the house. Luckily there's a hunky electrician willing to come right over and help her out. Sure this sounds like a bad porno, but it's not. It's actually a very sweet story. I enjoyed the characters in this story the most their interaction was so natural. Being a nerd in high school I could empathize with Sco
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Jan 25, 2011
Kaetrin
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3.5 stars overall.
Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey - B. I really liked this one. Chloe Burke goes to her hometown to house-sit for her parents and, after an electrical incident, decides to get their wiring upgraded for Christmas. Enter Scott Quinn, electrician who's had a crush on Chloe since High School. But Chloe is a Boston girl and Scott is a hometown boy. Can a holiday fling become something more? Fun. Sexy. Good.
All She Wants For Christmas by Jaci Buron - B-. Sm More...
Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey - B. I really liked this one. Chloe Burke goes to her hometown to house-sit for her parents and, after an electrical incident, decides to get their wiring upgraded for Christmas. Enter Scott Quinn, electrician who's had a crush on Chloe since High School. But Chloe is a Boston girl and Scott is a hometown boy. Can a holiday fling become something more? Fun. Sexy. Good.
All She Wants For Christmas by Jaci Buron - B-. Sm More...
Mar 15, 2011
Leanne
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This book was given to me to review the following opinions are my own.
Four amazing loving stories.
The two "nice" stories are really sweet with the love side of things with bits of passion thrown in. They really draw you in and fall in love along with the characters.
The two "naughty" stories are more erotica dealing with D/S relationships which are written carefully as not to disturb you if you haven't read about the BDSM thing before. The More...
Four amazing loving stories.
The two "nice" stories are really sweet with the love side of things with bits of passion thrown in. They really draw you in and fall in love along with the characters.
The two "naughty" stories are more erotica dealing with D/S relationships which are written carefully as not to disturb you if you haven't read about the BDSM thing before. The More...
May 18, 2011
Tiffiane
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I really wanted to read this collection of short stories, especially after I finished reading Second Chances by Lauren Dane. That story was H-O-T, so I expected this one to be just as hot too. I was definitely not let down. I enjoyed the Naughty stories more than the Nice stories, but they were all very nice! I don't read much erotica, but I've learned a lot about BDSM and how it can actually be an art form, as opposed to the dirty, raunchy, disgusting and inhuman sexuality that has been rum
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