Review: A Sweet Treat
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 9, 2012
If there's a time of year to allow oneself to believe in the promise of love and romance, it's the holiday season, and these five contributing authors deliver that magic beautifully in Winter Warmers, a collection of short stories that range from poignant to comical to sexy to just a little bit kinky, but will surely make you believe there's something special about this time of year.Clare London delivers a "the one that got away" story in Lucky Dip, in which Greg must seek forgiveness from Andy, the man he dumped, and learns that the true gift during this holiday season is the gift of a second chance.Butterscotch Kisses by Chrissy Munder is the story of a man, Matthew, who tries valiantly to overcome his fear of heights but finds that his true conquest might just be Adam, the cute ticket guy in the squirrely hats who comes to his rescue.Lou Harper's Wintertide is the supremely touching story of a May/December romance between Oscar and Jem, a man who finds healing and redemption in the arms of a near perfect stranger, and discovers that letting go does not mean forgetting.Josephine Myles delivers an oh-so-sexy story that leaves no doubt as to whether it's possible to be both naughty and nice at Christmastime and still get everything you want. On holiday in Amsterdam to meet his boyfriend's family, Brandon quickly learns that where Jos is concerned, taking charge and dominating his boy is better than anything Sinterklaas could leave in his stocking. After all, When in Amsterdam...Rounding out the collection is JL Merrow's A Pint of Beer, a Bag of Chips, and Thou, a wonderfully clever story told by Liam, a mohawked punk with more charm and wit than anyone has a right to have. He's had his eye on the older man he sees every day at King's Cross station, but can't seem to catch the man's eye. That is, until his well meaning mum and aunts decide to brew up a strategy guaranteed to add a little bit of color to his plumage. When he finally catches Neil's eye, Liam learns the anticipation of unwrapping a gift is half the fun of the holidays.If you're in the mood for a yummy yuletide collection, Winter Warmers might be the perfect treat.