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Merge Second Generation #2

An Entagnled Christmas

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Lily

Christmas has always been my favourite time of year.

My family goes overboard, and the celebrations are week-long.

This Christmas is different, however. We're all spending the holiday at my Aunt Ella's beach house.

We're not the only ones spending Christmas on this beach though.

When my eyes spot the new neighbour, I can't look away.

I'm caught in a trance, in watching the show he's putting on through the bedroom window.

Even as his eyes meet mine, and he finishes, I still can't seem to look away.

If only I wasn't currently in a house surrounded by my entire family.




Alex

The girl from the window has been on my mind, night and day, for the past few days.

I've stared out of that same window for hours, hoping to just catch a glimpse of her.

I've seen at least a dozen different people come and go from the room, even one who looked just like her. But that girl wasn't her.

I'm tempted to just storm through the front door and search until I find her, except I know exactly whose house that is.

As much as I want to take what's mine, I currently have a multi-million dollar deal in the works with McKinley Industries-the very same people who own that property.

When I meet one of the family members on the beach and get invited to dinner, I don't hesitate to accept.

This is my chance to see her again. Every fibre of my being wants to claim her as mine.

But can I really entangle this innocent woman in my dark world?





264 pages, Paperback

Published October 29, 2022

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Kylie Kent

70 books2,673 followers
Kylie made the leap from kindergarten teacher to romance author, living out her dream to deliver sexy, always and forever romances. She loves a happily ever after story with tons of built in steam.

She currently resides in Perth, Australia and when she is not dreaming up the latest romance she can be found spending time with her three children and her husband of twenty years, her very own real life instant-love.

Come join me in my reading group on Facebook Kylie's Steam Room.



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Profile Image for Joanne.
413 reviews4 followers
December 13, 2021
Holy Mary Mother of sweet baby Jesus! Kylie quite literally threw everything at this book except the kitchen sink.
Alex (Alessandro Mancini) is not only a businessman but king of the underworld who has made enemies. He is fiercely protective of his sister and niece; he will do anything for little Tessie including buying a beach house to give her the beach Christmas she desperately wants.
Lily is the daughter of Bray (a famous underground fighter) and Reilly, twin sister of Hope and is also the girl next door at the beach who became a voyeur when she watched her sexy new neighbour masturbate in the shower and didn’t look away when Mr sex on legs catches her watching him and puts on a show. Lily is one tough chick, mess with her or anyone she loves, and she’ll happily flip you onto your back.
Okay, where can I find me an Alex? I mean I’d happily forgo the love at first sight thing to find a man who ravishes me like Alex does Lily because ding fecking dong it is hotter than holy hell!
I loved everything about Alex and Lily’s story. We also got a sneak peak of the Valentino’s (Lily’s cousins and the mob) Theo, Matteo, Romeo and Luca, I hope they get their own stories, so we can climb into bed with the hot Italian mob brothers.
Overall, this book was jam packed full of action, comedy, a super-hot meet-cute, a crazy family Christmas, a fast-paced romance, the raunchiest, hotter than sin steamy times and the perfect HEA!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
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162 reviews6 followers
April 13, 2022
perfect

I really loved this book, Alex and Lily’s story was so good and funny, this series just keeps getting better and better, the more I read the more I want to carrying on reading all of Kylie’s books and I think I’ve read a lot just lately. I love a good sassy and bad lady and a ruthless man. Let’s see what else I can find to read 💖
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576 reviews61 followers
December 5, 2021
This entire series has been so good…this author has created this family and this world that we all want to be part of. I’m definitely looking for my Christmas invite!

I knew from interactions between Lily and Alex in Ignited by Him that their story was going to be 🔥🔥 and I was NOT disappointed. The instant connection was so well written- sometimes the idea of ‘soulmates’ can be so cheesy but this author did a great job of really creating the connection that it was perfect.

Alex is possessive but he is a real softy under it all especially for the women in his life… Lily is #goals- I mean who wouldn’t want to be the girl who can literally take care of herself! Together these two will make you blush and I’m here for every single panty melting sheet burning second. There was the perfect amount of humor, instalove, steam and suspense to have me flipping the pages- I know if I hadn’t started this in the evening I easily could have finished it in one sitting.

I’m looking forward to more from this family!
493 reviews9 followers
December 14, 2021
Kylie has really made this Christmas a Merged family affair filled with lots of love and a massive side helping of bloodlust and alpha a hole dominance.

Lily is a breath of fresh air, she is spirited and full of life but don't let her appearancefool you this girl has skills. She is infatuated with Alex from the moment she looks out of her window and although she feels their instant connection in her soul she doesn't make anything easy for him.

Alex is the Mafia boss that you don't want to mess with. He is like a Greek God to look at with the fires of the devil burning in his soul. His love for Lily is all consuming and from the moment he lays eyes on her, he knows she's endgame.

I loved their passion and Alex's insane need to be attached to Lily from the moment he saw her. His alpha a hole tendencies mean he's quick to fly off the handle at anyone who might put his precious princess in danger. Their story is intense, fast paced and the perfect Christmas romance.
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8,992 reviews16 followers
May 7, 2022
An Entangled Christmas by Kylie Kent is book 5 in The Merge Book Series. This is the story of Lily and Alex. I have read the previous books which did add to my enjoyment of this one but I did think you could make it a standalone. Alex is a underworld boss who meets Lily. Lily is a daughter of a Fighter and her family is very protective along with being somewhat crazy in their protection of her.
This was a enjoyable read and will be looking for more from this author.





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2,078 reviews67 followers
December 15, 2021
Well, this book is nothing like the typical Christmas stories as it is so much better. Kylie gives us everything we could ask for. There are hot and steamy scenes, suspense, terrific banter and laughs but most of all love the shared between family and true loves. She grabs your attention right from the beginning and has you unable to put this book down.

Alex, a well-established businessman that also runs the underworld, purchases a beach house so that his niece can have Christmas on the beach. This house happens to be beside the beach house of the McKinley family. While in the shower, with the curtains open and giving the house next door a complete view of him in the shower, he notices someone, Lily watching him. Alex takes his niece to the beach where he meets the woman that watched him taking care of business in the shower. He is taken back, could it be love at first sight? Can he get past her father, Bray, an ex-MMA fighter to get to her heart? When Alex and Lily meet things get hot fast but with family nearby they decide to cool things off. Bray invites Alex, his sister Mia and his niece Tessie to Christmas dinner and Alex accepts. Well, the first night with Lily's family is anything but boring. The relationship between Alex and Lily takes root and love blooms but at what cost? When his beach house gets blown up, what will he do? Who could be behind it? Can he trust his neighbours?

Lily can't stop watching this Godness of a man in the shower. When she finally meets him o the beach she is taken back by the sheer looks of him. He seems possessive of her even though they just met. Could he be the one that sees her and gets butterflies in his stomach or knows that it is her and not her twin right off the start? Well, Alex proves that he knows the difference between her and her sister one the second encounter with her family. The attraction is too strong to ignore and Lily does give in but will things work out when he finds out about who her family is?

Kylie has you wanting an Alex in your life. He is the epitome of the perfect man. I love the chemistry between them and nothing stops them. Their story was perfect even though there were some obstacles to overcome, namely her uncles and cousins.

I cannot wait to read the rest of this series. This was the first book of the Merge series and the McKinley series that I have read. It can be read as a standalone but you will want to read the others as you will get a better background of the relationships of the other characters.
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441 reviews28 followers
December 26, 2021
Is it possible for your Kindle to catch fire from its contents because wow *fans face* this Christmas novella is seriously burning up the pages.

The characters follow Kent's usual style but with so much Intensity, heat, possessiveness and beauty...but boy is this a new story with lots of intrigue, suspense, secrets and intimacy that just keep that page turning...

Lily and Alex's...yep Lily - Ash's cousin and Bray's daughter and her boyfriend we met in Ignited by Him... is revealed...but my lord what an amazing story it is...over involved family - check, blossoming relationship - check, new job role - check and lots of beautiful moments - check....

Also how about inserting a new independent female and alpha male ... Thus initiating amusing stand offs, hotness and even more action

Don't ever doubt this new authors ability to pull you in and keep you Uber invested.... This just ramps up the fandom in my opinion.... Thank you Kylie Kent for such an amazing Christmas novella that kept me entertained until the small hours
838 reviews8 followers
December 14, 2021
So good. I love this crazy world of kick ass women and super possessive men. This family are just a joy to read with their over protectiveness and interference in each others lives.

This is Lily and Alex's whirlwind Christmas romance. If you've read Ignited By Him you'll have already had a hint of their chemistry. This is a gorgeous instalove romance. These two are soulmates from the first meeting of eyes through the window.

Alex is a crime boss who has his heart set on winning the firey red head next door. Lily is a dream FMC as she is feisty and truly able to look after herself. She is strong and defiant having grown up with a lot of love and positive influences around her. The interplay between the family members is brilliant as always. They are funny and shocking with a side order of violence.

And a special mention has to go to Josh. I still love him even when it's not his story. He still manages to steal every show.
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711 reviews235 followers
December 15, 2021
Next time someone asks if you're seeing someone, you tell them yes. You tell them you are Alessandro Mancini's girl."

Oh my god! If you are a mafia/dark romance lover… THIS IS THE CHRISTMAS BOOK FOR YOUU!

We have Alessandro Mancini (Alex) who is a “businessman” with a lot of enemies. QUE THE OVERPROTECTIVENESSSS!! You know that’s my favorite. We also have Lily who is the daughter of another “businessman”. I loved everything about their story! Alex is so possessive but also has a real soft spot for his sister, his niece, and of course Lily.

"I won't ever give you up. You are in my veins, At times, I can be possessive. Arrogant. Protective. But what I promise I will always be is yours."
This book made me blush and laugh. There was steam, suspense, angst, and the SEXIEST meet-cute EVERR! I mean she watches him please himself in the shower from her window across the way….

I finished this in one sitting, it is the perfect xmas book! It is a part of a series but can be read as a standalone!
Profile Image for Lizs.book.nook ||Elizabeth||.
1,394 reviews47 followers
December 2, 2021
I absolutely adored this story! I just knew from the sneak peek we got in other books that I’d love Lily and Alex and boy was I right!!! They are full of intense chemistry and devoted love…love at first sight if you will, soul mates. Lily is such an awesome FMC, she is totally someone I’d want to be best friends with! She’s smart, independent, tough as nails, loyal, trustworthy, so much more. And then there is Alex…WOWZA! This man is one smexy beast! I love his intense passion for Lily, his loyalty to those he cares for, and his intense persona (but even more so his soft side just for Lily…and Tessie (so cute!!)).

This story was a whirlwind of sexy times, passion, thrills, and so much more! Also, I have to mention how much I LOVE the family’s Christmas extravaganzas! Can I join next time lol.

Absolutely loved this book!!
457 reviews2 followers
December 15, 2021
Kylie Kent has done it again she brings us another gem in The Merge series. Reilly and Bray, from Fused with Him, daughter Lily is the focus of this story. I love that we get to dive back in to the Williamson’s family with the next generation. See more of the characters that we fell in love with before.
Lily meets Alex the hot guy next door and sparks fly. The way they meet or should I say saw each for the first time was epic. This author definitely pulled off this page turning, action, insta love, and steamy scenes story. Absolutely loved the Christmas theme throughout the story. Can’t wait to see what Kylie does with her next book.
I voluntarily reviewed this book after receiving an ARC copy for an honest review.
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256 reviews20 followers
December 6, 2021
An Entangled Christmas focuses on Lily (the daughter of Reilly of and Bray - Read Fused with Him for their story) and Alex the guy staying next door during the Christmas holiday.

This entire series has been so so good! I absolutely loved this story of Lily and Alex. It was great to see all of the other characters we all know and love. We also got to see a sneak peek of the Valentino family. I am looking forward to that series to come out.


This book is full of action, romance, tons of steamy scenes. I devoured this book. A great book to read during Christmas.

*I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.
Profile Image for Michelle The Outgoing Bookworm.
1,343 reviews18 followers
December 8, 2021
Hot, hot, hot…

Lily and Alex made some waves in the last book but readers didn’t get the whole story. And boy was it a story. Definitely insta-lust and love with one big alpha male who is knocked over by a spitfire who can take him down literally.

Alex is the king of the underworld and has made some interesting enemies. Lily has some very possessive and crazy family members. So you know the sparks will fly.

Love these two and can’t wait to see more stories involving the secondary characters who just jump off the pages.

* I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
Profile Image for Caz (whatcazread).
189 reviews4 followers
January 6, 2022
An Entangled Christmas is book 5 in The Merge series and I read it in one sitting as I couldn’t put it down.

The story focuses on Lily and Alex's whirlwind Christmas romance and while characters from the previous books make frequent appearances it can be read as a standalone. There are lots of secrets and suspense in this story, which keeps it interesting, as well as several stand offs between alpha male Alex and strong, independent Lily. On top of all the action this book also brings the romance and steam — “All I can think about is pulling on these little strings and spreading your naked ass on the table and having dessert” 🥵

I definitely recommend starting at the beginning with ‘Merged with Him’ and reading the whole series.
5,625 reviews
December 15, 2021
I'm Still Smiling! Because the story was so much fun! So steamy! Funny! Engaging!

Alex and Lily were just wonderful main characters! Oh and secondary's were enchanting too!

This is my first story by the author, and I will be checking out her backlist!

I need to know more about these families!
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457 reviews
December 15, 2021
Couldn’t put it down.

How do these books keep getting better. I find myself lost to the characters and the crazy love everyone has for each other. Alex and Lily are so cute together and I love how they met. I adore Josh and how much he loves all the kids. I can’t wait to read about Uncle T and Holly and all their boys.
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423 reviews3 followers
December 17, 2021
Not tour typical Christmas Romance. This one sure
Packs all the heat!

And holy hotness with that Alpha Male vibe in Alex! Sheesh! Kylie did an amazing job making him all Alpha! I live me a good ML thats Alpha but not an Alpha-hole, huge difference!

I loved Lily and Alex together, I loved there instant connection and chemistry.

I loved how Alex played no games and just knew what he wanted and went for it.

This story will have you entertained all while being a tad bit hot and bothered lol
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44 reviews2 followers
December 18, 2021
Thank you to Grey;s Promo and Kylie Kent for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Mafia, peeping Toms, and romance, oh my!

Alex and Lily are a match made in Heaven or maybe Hell? Either way, they're perfect for each other! He always gets his way and she will not go down without a fight.

As a doting brother and uncle, Alex buys his sister and niece a beach house for Christmas that happens to be right next door to the man he's doing business with. After Lily sees Alex during an intimate moment (ahem, self pleasure), she's riveted and is soon caught.

"Are you Kidding me? I've been thinking about this since I saw you through the window."

Obviously there is an instant attraction when they finally meet at Lilly's aunt's house. Just as he and Lily are getting to know each other, madness ensues as someone is gunning for his top dog position. With Lily's family connections to the Mafia and now her personal relationship with Alex, they are able to get their happily ever after.

"I thought I must have imagined you. That I created the ultimate fantasy in my head, you weren't real."

This book is full of suspense and passion. I'm very excited to dive into the rest of Kylie Kent's books since she pulls me in and leaves me wanting more.
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267 reviews12 followers
December 3, 2021
I laughed so much with this book. It was a super cute story and the way the characters instantly connect was brilliant. The ride that this story takes you on keeps you so deep that you blink and the book is over.
48 reviews
December 20, 2021
Didn’t disappoint

Have loved this series since merged with me and this one kept up that love. Kylie Kent’s writing is awesome from the first book to this one can really recommend them. Can’t wait for next one pre ordered
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159 reviews
December 16, 2021
Omg

Okay this series is awesome, I could not put down any of the books , they are all a great read and I cannot wait to see what else this author has in store for books .
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1 review
January 19, 2025
The book is very similar to the first in the series and it felt like I was reading the same book. An easy read.
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327 reviews
February 15, 2022
Loved it!

Can't get enough of this world these characters and Lilly's story was just as addictive as the rest. Loved her and Alex's attraction to each other on first glance, Definitely a great meet cute, ha. Yes a must read so good.

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436 reviews13 followers
December 22, 2024
Another fabulous book by Kylie Kent!
A crazy Mafia family Christmas story that will have you unable to stop reading
Loved the teaser to the next book in the back.
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4 reviews
February 20, 2022
Love it

This book was great, along with the whole series! I love the story line along with all the spice put into it.
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51 reviews2 followers
May 19, 2024
perfection
i think I’m in love with lily and alex
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181 reviews8 followers
December 15, 2021
An Entangled Christmas focuses on Lily (the daughter of Reilly and Bray - read Fused with Him for their love story) and Alex, the hot guy staying next door for the Christmas holiday. It’s love, lust, and steam at first sight for them!

Another of Kylie’s masterpieces. It was nice to see cameos from other characters we’ve come to love from the Merge series while keeping the focus firmly planted on Lily and Alex. We also get a glimpse into the Valentino family - I cannot wait for their series to come! Josh also makes an appearance here and there too so that was a special treat!!

Full of action, romance, steamy scenes; I couldn’t put this down. A great book to add to your Christmas reading list.
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