Today I am delighted to share a few novellas to let you slip away during the busy holiday season. We all know how crazy this time of year is, and sometimes we long to read just a few chapters. Each of these novellas will allow you a brief escape into some of your favorite worlds. From historical romance to urban fantasy there is something for everyone. I have Tessa Dare, Emma Chase, Darynda Jones and Aubrey Wynne. Grab a cup of peppermint cocoa or coffee and enjoy…..
by Tessa Dare
Series: Spindle Cove #4.5
Genres: Historical Romance
Source: Publisher
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A snowstorm hath no fury like a spinster scorned! Miss Elinora Browning grew up yearning for the handsome, intelligent lord-next-door…but he left England without a word of farewell. One night, inspired by a bit too much sherry, Nora poured out her heartbreak on paper. Lord Dashwood Missed Out was a love letter to every young lady who’d been overlooked by gentlemen—and an instant bestseller. Now she’s on her way to speak in Spindle Cove when snowy weather delays her coach. She’s forced to wait out the storm with the worst possible companion: Lord Dashwood himself. And he finally seems to have noticed her.George Travers, Lord Dashwood, has traveled the globe as a cartographer. He returned to England with the goal of marrying and creating an heir--only to find his reputation shredded by an audacious, vexingly attractive bluestocking and her poison pen. Lord Dashwood Missed Out, his arse. Since Nora Browning seems to believe he overlooked the passion of a lifetime, Dash challenges her to prove it. She has one night
Tessa Dare is becoming an author whose books I have to grab. Humorous, with strong, witty characters I quickly find myself caught up in the stories she creates. Lord Dashwood Missed Out is part of the Spindle Cove series but completely works as a standalone. Elinora is a colorful, sharp-witted and intelligent young woman, who poured out her feelings regarding a certain young Lord and has become a popular young author. On her way to Spindle Cover for a speaking engagement she soon finds herself trapped with Lord Dashwood. Romantic, funny and full of surprises I had a delightful time with these characters. While this is a novella Dare even made the secondary characters interesting in this second chance romance.
It’s a Wonderful Tangled Christmas Carol is the perfect holiday read to get your Drew Evans fix. This retelling has Drew being reminded of the important things in life when he visited upon by three spirits. Wait till you see who the spirits are. Sexy, fun and told from Drew’s POV I quickly consumed this humorous and touching tale. I laughed, swooned and became caught up in all things “Drew.” I enjoyed being inside his head …it’s a marvelous place to be. Thanks for the Drew fix Ms. Chase!
For fans of the Charley Davidson series Darynda Jones gives us Reyes Farrow’s perspective in Brighter Than the Sun. While this was darker, and doesn’t contain the humor I have come to love in the series, it was fascinating learning about Reyes’ early childhood and encounters with Charley “Dutch”. Fans will appreciate time spent with Reyes and his interactions with Charley, his sister and friends. While we knew a lot about his past from Charley’s perspective it was interesting seeing and hearing Reyes tell his story. His past was dark and difficult and I loved the impact Charley had during those dark times. I love and admire Reyes and this only solidified my feelings for him. Now if only we could convince him.
Dante’s Gift was such a joy. Set in Chicago Dante’s Gift shares the story of Kathleen James and Dominic Lawrence. When Dominic announces on the very same night that he proposes he is bringing his Nonna from Italy to live with him, Kathleen gets cold feet. While at first this made me question my like of Kathleen, the author did a beautiful job of allowing me to understand her emotions. Nonna through stories of the past, helps Kathleen find answers and I completely feel in love with the stories and the characters. This is such a feel good story and is sure to leave readers smiling. While it does feature a romance the real story is family and it’s heartwarming.
About Kimberly
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Aurian
Yous sure reviewed some beauties I would love to read! Thanks Kimba!
Aubrey Wynne
Thank you so much for a lovely review and including me in this list. I thought I had already commented here! Oops. Happy holidays!
kimbacaffeinate
You commented on my Facebook page. I so enjoyed their story and of course loved Nonna!
Lorna
Several of these do tempt me! Especially the Tessa Dare one and the Audrey Wynne one 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Both were wonderful Lorna!!
Grace MyBookSnack
Oh, I did not know about the Emma Chase one! I need to catch up on some great novellas now. Thanks for sharing, Kim!
kimbacaffeinate
You’re welcome, I stumbled on that by accident on Amazon..and click it was mine!!
The Bibliophile Babe
The Jones and Chase ones look fantastic!
kimbacaffeinate
Indeed they were!
Cyn
Holiday novellas!! I just love them! Lord Dashwood Misses out was cute, I love the Spindle Cove series. Will have to check out the Emma Chase novella! (They all look good!) Lovely reviews, Kim!
kimbacaffeinate
Thanks Cyn, these were all wonderful!
Angela Adams
I’ve become a big fan of novellas lately…thanks for the post!
kimbacaffeinate
I love them in-between as late night reads or during crazy times like the holidays!
Katherine
I love holiday novellas and all of these sound amazing! They’re all authors I haven’t tried (except for Dare who I’ve read one and really want to read more) but are all on my TBR.
kimbacaffeinate
Chase is very heated but so darn hilarious, Wynne’s was wonderful and Jones is not to be missed.
blodeuedd
I so want to read more Tessa Dare
kimbacaffeinate
Her books are so wonderful.
Lover Of Romance
I do enjoy reading Tessa Dare, and I love that she wrote a novella that takes up back to Spindle Cove (which is my favorite series of hers) and I am interested to see how it compares with her latest books (which have been cute and fun but not my favorites). Darynda Jones has been on my list for the longest time though and I really need to get to her books soon
kimbacaffeinate
I need to go back and read the others in the Spindle Cove series. OMG…grab Jones…a personal favorite full of laughs
Heidi
The Chase and the Jones are the two I want.
kimbacaffeinate
Both are excellent ..enjoy!
Stormi
Love Tessa Dare and believe it or not I haven’t tried the Charley Davision series yet but I do have book one on audio waiting for me to try it. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
WTH…omg I hope you love the series as much as I do Stormi!
Candace
I think I might want to grab the Tessa Dare one because I’ve been wanting to read her for a while and this might be a good one to try out to see if I like her writing style.
kimbacaffeinate
You are going to love her!!
Tisha
Great idea for a post! I love the icons!
kimbacaffeinate
Thanks Tisha!
Braine
Enjoyed Drew’sChristmaa story even if it was a bit cheesy for my taste. His commentaries made up for it.
kimbacaffeinate
It was but it was Drew..and being in his head is hilarious.
Nick
I’m drawn to the Tessa Dare and Emma Chase ones. I adore both these authors so much. I’d be willing to break from my “no-novellas-rule”.
Lovely reviews, Kim!
kimbacaffeinate
Oh yes do….both were so enjoyable and Drew anything is wonderful!
Lekeisha
I have some novellas lined up for next week, and I hope that I can read them in peace. Thanks for sharing these!
kimbacaffeinate
I am having such trouble reading right now..it took me three days to finish one book..gads!
Jenny
Lord Dashwood Missed Out!!!! Loved that one Kim. Tessa Dare has quickly become an auto-buy author for me, I adore her sense of humor. Her characters always bring a smile to my face and this little novella was no different:) I’ll have to check out the others!
kimbacaffeinate
Her books are such fun Jenny. Do check out the others.
Quinn's Book Nook
I definitely love reading holiday novellas. I have read Lord Dashwood Missed Out and thought it was pretty cute. Right now I’m reading A Copper Ridge Christmas which I’m enjoying.
kimbacaffeinate
I love Dare, I will look up A Cooper Ridge Christmas Quinn
Debbie Haupt
Thanks Kim those are all great ways to get your read on while you bake and shop and party and eat and drink and be Merry 🙂
xo
kimbacaffeinate
Exactly and they were such fun ones too
melliane
I need to read more novellas and to find the time to do so lol. I’m so curious about the Charley one!
kimbacaffeinate
Love me some Reyes 🙂
Pat
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about these novellas. I enjoy short reads this time of year.
kimbacaffeinate
Anytime Pat, these were all such fun reads 🙂
Kristin
Freakin’ fantastic post!!!! I need short reads right now! I actually need a funny one right now, too, and I was debating starting either Lord Dashwood or the longer When a Scot Ties the Knot. I think I will add Lord so I can add some other short reads in, too 😉
You rock, even when you’re down and out… *bows to your greatness*
kimbacaffeinate
Awe thanks doll. I read these throughout last month/this month and enjoyed the quickies!
Red Iza
The Spindle cove series is moving up my to-read pile ! And I so want to read Darynda Jones… and read some more Emma Chase ! There is one author I like to go to when I want to read with a big smile on my face, it’s Tawna Fenske – everything I’ve read by her so far made me laugh and smile and swoon 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Yes you needs to read them all!!
Melanie Simmons
Novellas are great short reads to slip in between some longer books, especially if there from series that you already love. For me, getting to know secondary characters or stories from different POV’s is my favorite part.
kimbacaffeinate
Exactly..if it enhances the world, or secondary characters I adore them
Mary Kirkland
I’ve found that I do like novellas sometimes when the mood hits me. These look great.
kimbacaffeinate
They are perfect during this crazy season Mary. Hugs my friend.
kindlemom1
I already read Brighter Than the Sun and LOVED LOVED it. Reyes *sigh*. I so need these others though. I just haven’t had time lately to read a whole novel.
kimbacaffeinate
Reyes makes me melt 🙂
Ro
What a great way to slip away from all the hustle and bustle of the holidays!
kimbacaffeinate
Agreed, these were all fun Ro 🙂