By Firelight by Janice Maynard

Posted October 11, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

by-firelightTitle:  By Firelight
Series:
Author:  Janice Maynard
Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  (combined)  October 11, 2016
Publisher:  Kensington Books – Lyrical Shine
My Rating:  3 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

By Firelight
There’s nothing like nearly freezing to death on the Appalachian Trail to make a woman want to live a little. And when Madison Tierney stumbles upon Grant Monroe’s mountain cabin during a blizzard, she’s gripped by something more than gratitude. Soon, the glow of firelight sparks hot, sweet kisses…and the start of a Christmas adventure she’ll never forget.

Hot Arctic Nights
In North Pole, Alaska, Christmas spirit is everywhere—except in Hallie Prentiss’s heart. At least her two-week stint managing the Dancing Elves B&B will pay the bills. Then she gets a look at long-term guest Daniel Reynolds. Whether dressed as Santa or (even better) wearing next to nothing, the man is gorgeous, charming, and sexy as hell. Workaholic Hallie is tempted to take a walk on the naughty side for once. But when she does, will she ever want to leave?

Previously published as By Firelight in A Very Merry Christmas and Hot Arctic Nights in Wicked Wonderland.

Read on for my thoughts on By Firelight.  No true spoilers, promise.

Both By Firelight and Hot Arctic Nights were good stories.  Novella in length, instant love or instant lust aside, the stories were entertaining.  I will point out that both have been published before in two separate Christmas anthologies… so it’s possible that you’ve read these before.

The cover description gives the basics of each story, so I don’t need to go into them more.  With novellas it’s too easy to say too much in a review.

I enjoyed them for exactly what they are, short, sexy stories set around Christmas time when anything can (and usually does) happen to the heart.

If you’re looking for short stories with a bit of sizzle and a lot of Christmas love, then this book combo is exactly what the elves ordered for you.  By Firelight received a 3 star rating from me which equals “it’s a good book”.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review. That does not change what I think of this novel.*

Available for the Kindle