Beautiful Temptation
(So This is Christmas #2)

Christina Lee
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Release Date November 15, 2019

*PLEASE NOTE: This book completely stands alone from Beautiful Dreamer and they do not have to be read in order. 

Blair Anderson only thinks of Caden Bell as his best friend’s younger brother, a straight-laced jock still dating his high-school sweetheart. They are as different as night and day. Caden has always considered Blair an enigma, the way he lights up every room with his self-confidence and perfectly sculpted cheekbones. But since childhood they’ve drifted worlds apart.

Life as an international model isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, so when Blair escapes to his best friend’s beach house for some R&R, he’s shocked to discover Caden had the same idea. Apparently, he called it quits with his girlfriend and was looking for a little alone time too.

Instead of rock, paper, scissors to determine who gets to stay, they decide to share the house and keep out of each other’s way. Easier said than done. As they reconnect, Blair is captivated by Caden’s bald honesty. And Caden realizes that Blair isn’t a mystery—he’s genuine and funny and still utterly gorgeous.

Seeing Blair in a new light short-circuits Caden’s brain, and before he knows it, he’s confiding in Blair about his bi-curiosity. Blair couldn’t be more taken aback as advice turns to solace, then ignites into an intense spark neither man anticipated. Blair had done and seen it all, so what could it hurt to help Caden experience some new things?

After all, it’s only a holiday hookup.

Until it’s not. 

This is a sweet little holiday novella about two people making an unexpected reconnection and learning more about themselves. It can be read as a standalone although characters from Beautiful Dreamer are briefly mentioned as they are friends. 

Blair Anderson is an international model and usually the life of the party. He works and lives hard and unfortunately that has involved some unhealthy habits. He needs a break and is happy that his friend, Christopher is going to let him stay at his vacation home. 

Caden Bell decided not to go on vacation with his family but retreated to his brother's vacation home to do his own thinking. He is a sports broadcaster and recently broke up with his long term girlfriend. He is making some changes in his life and is trying to be more honest about who he really is. 

In the past, Blair was always more of a vibrant enigma and Caden was the friend's little brother and jock with an attitude. They did not expect company on their self imposed retreat and their reunion is awkward at best.  But now that they find themselves thrown together alone in a house for the holidays they are starting to see each other in a new light. Blair is sarcastic, confident, genuine, and comfortable being gay. Caden is unsure, honest, and bi-curious. And the more vulnerable and open they become, the more their companionship and chemistry grows. They are both struggling with some life decisions and find unexpected support. I really loved seeing these guys come together when they seemed so different both physically and in their life experiences. I could really feel their fears, confusion, emotions, and passion.

But Caden will always be his best friend's little brother so he should be off-limits. And Blair has a reputation of never being serious about relationships and is used to jet setting around the world. And Caden works in a sports-centric field and is just privately exploring his own needs. 

Are they destined to be a holiday temptation or is there a chance for something more?

Beautiful Dreamer

(So This is Christmas #1)

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Kim's 4 star review

Garrett Coleman spent most of his adolescence crushing on Finn Sweeney—until that Ultimate Dream Guy image got obliterated during senior year. Garrett’s since gone out of his way to avoid the sexy ginger, instead throwing his energy behind his dance career while supporting his mother through her cancer diagnosis.

Finn Sweeney used to think of Garrett as just his kid brother’s best friend, but after an intense exchange at a high school party, things got a little…weird. Despite that, when their two families decide to get together for the holidays for the first time in years, Finn can’t say no. But he’s fully prepared for this to be awkward as hell.

When Finn and Garrett lay eyes on each other for the first time in their adult lives, all bets are off. Finn is completely captivated by Garrett and getting to know the man he’s become is now his top priority. Playing catch-up with Finn makes Garrett truly see him beyond the childhood fantasy he’s held onto all these years. Finn is real and vulnerable…and hot as hell.

Mother, wife, reader, dreamer. Christina lives in the Midwest with her husband and son–her two favorite guys. She’s addicted to lip balm, coffee, and kissing. Because everything is better with kissing.