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Red Hot Holidays
It's the night before Christmas, and not a creature will stir...
Just three hard-bodied men who make their lovers purr...
SHELBY REED
Holiday Inn
When a freak snowstorm strands Anna and gorgeous, leather-clad biker Jesse together on Christmas Eve, the strangers turn a little of Santa's magic into an unforgettable night of passion.
SHILOH WALKER
His Christmas Cara
Ebenezer Marley cannot forgive himself for hurting luscious Cara Winston after their sexy rendezvous, but three holiday spirits give him one last chance to earn her forgiveness -- and satisfy her burning desires.
LACEY ALEXANDER
Unwrapped
Emily clams up when irresistible Simon mentions anything naughtier than the missionary position -- until a college-friend-turned-sextherapist offers some tantalizingly unconventional erotic instruction...the gift that keeps on giving.
Just three hard-bodied men who make their lovers purr...
SHELBY REED
Holiday Inn
When a freak snowstorm strands Anna and gorgeous, leather-clad biker Jesse together on Christmas Eve, the strangers turn a little of Santa's magic into an unforgettable night of passion.
SHILOH WALKER
His Christmas Cara
Ebenezer Marley cannot forgive himself for hurting luscious Cara Winston after their sexy rendezvous, but three holiday spirits give him one last chance to earn her forgiveness -- and satisfy her burning desires.
LACEY ALEXANDER
Unwrapped
Emily clams up when irresistible Simon mentions anything naughtier than the missionary position -- until a college-friend-turned-sextherapist offers some tantalizingly unconventional erotic instruction...the gift that keeps on giving.
288 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2009
About the author
Shelby Reed
13 books148 followersAt the age of ten, Shelby Reed wrote her first romance with Prince Charming — literally! — as the hero, and it's been non-stop story spinning ever since.
Despite the idealistic place from which she embarked, she's partial to writing realistic, flawed, multi-faceted characters, lush emotion, and the ever-possible happy ending.
When not pecking away at the computer keyboard, Shelby enjoys creative projects such as portraiture and decorating, and lives a bucolic life with her own Prince Charming in North Florida.
Despite the idealistic place from which she embarked, she's partial to writing realistic, flawed, multi-faceted characters, lush emotion, and the ever-possible happy ending.
When not pecking away at the computer keyboard, Shelby enjoys creative projects such as portraiture and decorating, and lives a bucolic life with her own Prince Charming in North Florida.
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August 24, 2010
The first tale, Shelby Reed's Holiday Inn, started out as a tearjerker, turned into an anonymous sexcapade that made me think the heroine was too stupid to live, then morphed into happily ever after because of Santa Claus. In real life, she'd have ended up pregnant, alone, and hiv positive. Thank goodness for Santa. I'd give this one two stars only because the hero is better than the heroine.
The second tale, Shiloh Walker's His Christmas Cara, is a fairly good erotic retelling of the Dickens Christmas Carol story. I don't feel like I got to know the characters well enough that they seemed real to me, but I liked the story anyhow. A solid three out of five earned by some steamy explicit sex scenes.
The last story, Unwrapped by Lacey Alexander, made the entire purchase (at Half Price Books) worthwhile. The hero is examining what he is willing to sacrifice for love, and in the heroine I see character growth and the kind of bravery where one conquers one's fears because it will benefit a loved one. The sex scenes serve to move the plot forward as well as to heat up the reader. The therapist scene is amazing. A solid five star read... I'll be looking for more from this author.
Keeper shelf, make room for this one.
The second tale, Shiloh Walker's His Christmas Cara, is a fairly good erotic retelling of the Dickens Christmas Carol story. I don't feel like I got to know the characters well enough that they seemed real to me, but I liked the story anyhow. A solid three out of five earned by some steamy explicit sex scenes.
The last story, Unwrapped by Lacey Alexander, made the entire purchase (at Half Price Books) worthwhile. The hero is examining what he is willing to sacrifice for love, and in the heroine I see character growth and the kind of bravery where one conquers one's fears because it will benefit a loved one. The sex scenes serve to move the plot forward as well as to heat up the reader. The therapist scene is amazing. A solid five star read... I'll be looking for more from this author.
Keeper shelf, make room for this one.
October 29, 2018
Initially, in 2010 - I gave it 4* so I won't change it ... But if I were to rate it now - i'd give it a 3*.
This is why:
Story#1:
The dead child premise what a complete cold shower and a completely inappropriate introduction to an erotic short story. Didn't like that tidbit at all. Other than that - a relatively hot story, if you discard the existence of a magical Santa Claus who makes strange events happen only to you. 3*
Story#2:
Retelling of the Christmas Carol. This story was way too long and boring! If I wanted to read the Christmas Carol - I would have! Otherwise, of the 150 pages, 140 are the "spirits" showing the hero's past, present and future (no hero/heroine interaction whatsoever, least of all sex) and the last 10 pages is finally the hero and heroine reconnecting, talking and having some sex . Those 10 pages weren't even particularly satisfactory to me, because the hero still kept leaving the heroine behind and she still kept running after him! She is the one who ran after him from the church and she is the one who had to come to his door (naked) in the end... Not to mention that after the sex, he blows her off again, by telling her he has Christmas plans! How exactly did HE make it up to her?! Either way , at the end of this loooong story - I still knew nothing about the characters, especially not about Cara, since the whole book was about Eben's past/present/future! 2*
Story#3
This was a sexy story about a couple who can't quite connect in the bedroom. It showed a realistic problem that a couple might have to overcome and showed a lot of character development and growth .... I felt like I knew these characters , even though it was just a short story. The sex was superhot, even though it was probably not the most realistic :) 5*
This is why:
Story#1:
The dead child premise what a complete cold shower and a completely inappropriate introduction to an erotic short story. Didn't like that tidbit at all. Other than that - a relatively hot story, if you discard the existence of a magical Santa Claus who makes strange events happen only to you. 3*
Story#2:
Retelling of the Christmas Carol. This story was way too long and boring! If I wanted to read the Christmas Carol - I would have! Otherwise, of the 150 pages, 140 are the "spirits" showing the hero's past, present and future (no hero/heroine interaction whatsoever, least of all sex) and the last 10 pages is finally the hero and heroine reconnecting, talking and having some sex . Those 10 pages weren't even particularly satisfactory to me, because the hero still kept leaving the heroine behind and she still kept running after him! She is the one who ran after him from the church and she is the one who had to come to his door (naked) in the end... Not to mention that after the sex, he blows her off again, by telling her he has Christmas plans! How exactly did HE make it up to her?! Either way , at the end of this loooong story - I still knew nothing about the characters, especially not about Cara, since the whole book was about Eben's past/present/future! 2*
Story#3
This was a sexy story about a couple who can't quite connect in the bedroom. It showed a realistic problem that a couple might have to overcome and showed a lot of character development and growth .... I felt like I knew these characters , even though it was just a short story. The sex was superhot, even though it was probably not the most realistic :) 5*
February 24, 2012
Holiday Inn by Shelby Reed was such a GREAT story.. I loved it. This short story had so much heart, so much feeling, it made me hope.. hope that they would get together and find what was missing in both their lives... Just Great. I will definetly be reading more books by this author. *****
His Christmas Cara by Shiloh Walker was a good story. I really have never like the whole story of A Christmas Carol... I dont know why, but it has never sat well with me. This was a good story if I pretend its different..lol.. at least this had some smokin hot sex... the real one never had that..lol.. ***
Unwrapped by Lacey Alexander was Awesome!! totally going to be reading more from her as well.. ****
All in All.... it was great..
His Christmas Cara by Shiloh Walker was a good story. I really have never like the whole story of A Christmas Carol... I dont know why, but it has never sat well with me. This was a good story if I pretend its different..lol.. at least this had some smokin hot sex... the real one never had that..lol.. ***
Unwrapped by Lacey Alexander was Awesome!! totally going to be reading more from her as well.. ****
All in All.... it was great..
February 22, 2025
Just…don’t. Although the smut was hot, the storylines were not.
September 9, 2012
2/3 ONLY:
Holiday Inn, By Shelby Reed
Unwrapped, By lacey Alexander
4 STARS all
Holiday Inn, By Shelby Reed
Unwrapped, By lacey Alexander
4 STARS all
December 20, 2013
Usually authors have trouble developing characters in 80 pages or so. These three did not. All three stories were fun reads that were well written.
December 19, 2009
This book contains 3 heartwarming, 'hot' stories!! I loved it!!
October 5, 2012
This is a great author and a cute read. You will see more from her soon!
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