Book Review
Christmas Candy by Celia Aaron
Publisher: Independent Self Publishing
Publication Date: November 26, 2016
Format: eBook - 265 pages
Kindle - 8504 KB
ASIN: B01MSS5OGX
Genre: Erotic Holiday Romance
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Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Ardent Prose PR.
Book Description:
A Christmas novella where everyone gets their just desserts.
Olive had a major crush on Hank in high school. She was the too-smart, slightly chubby girl who gawked as Hank ran track and made all the cheerleaders swoon. After high school, the two went their separate ways. Olive opened a yoga studio and swore off sweets while Hank traveled the world. No problem, right? At least there wasn’t a problem until Hank moved back to town and opened a candy shop across the street from Olive’s studio. Now, Olive will do everything she can to shut her old crush down. But Hank has other plans, and all of them end with an Olive sundae.
Author’s Note: This is a sweet Christmas treat that will leave you satisfied, yet desperate for a little taste of sugar.
Book Teaser:
Book Excerpt:
“So, what’s your poison?” He turns and places the boxes on the counter between us.
“Just whatever you have is fine.” I try not to look at the swirling lollypops, jars of jellybeans, or rows of frosted cookies. The caramel candy apples with chocolate drizzle almost catch my eye, but I look away before I become ensnared.
He sidesteps to the candy apple display. “Try one.”
“No.” I keep my tone level. “Just pack up whatever you want to donate, and I’ll be on my way.”
He smiles, and butterflies go to war in my stomach. Lightly tanned skin, bright eyes, and dark hair are still my weakness, almost as much as the mouth-watering candy apple he picks up and holds out to me.
“Give it a try. I just put these out this afternoon. The apples are tart, and I made the caramel myself.”
I glance at the proffered treat. My sweet tooth demands that I take it, but my will is far stronger. “No, thank you.”
His smile grows, as if he already knew I’d decline. Then he raises the apple to his mouth and takes a bite. The perfectly ripe apple makes a delectably crisp crunch between his teeth. I watch as he licks the stray caramel from his lips, and I wonder just how sweet he’d taste.
“What was that?” He takes another bite.
“Hmm?” Lord help me, but I stare. Watch his Adam’s apple bob and follow the movement down into his flannel shirt right where the tan skin disappears behind the fabric.
He grabs a small plate and sets the rest of the apple down. “You just made a noise is all. Like a high-pitched sigh.”
My face burns bright red. A sigh? I made a noise? “No. I don’t think so.”
“Yeah, you did.” He grins. “Almost as if you’d enjoyed that as much as I did.”
My Book Review:
My Book Review:
Christmas Candy is a sweet and sassy erotic holiday romance novella that will easily get the reader into the holiday spirit. Author Celia Aaron weaves an enjoyable tale set in the small town of Hollyton that follows the kindling of desire between yoga studio owner Olive Granderson and candy shop owner Hank Winters when they reconnect over the Christmas holiday season.
Olive had a major crush on Hank in high school, but her feelings were unrequited ... a chubby girl and a track star.... not likely. After high school graduation Olive and Hank went in different directions, but now Hank has come home and opens up a candy store across the street from Olive's yoga studio. He secretly had a crush on Olive in high school, but never approached her ... now he has the chance to get to know her. But there is one little problem, Olive considers Hank's candy shop as the enemy to her healthy yoga studio. There is no denying their attraction, and with a little bit of sugary sweetness, their mutual crush develops into a sizzling desire that will help them overcome obstacles, and put the holiday spirit back into their hearts and a chance at finding love.
I really enjoyed reading this quick little holiday novella, it had the right amount of snarky, sweet, and sexy that I look for in erotic romance stories. You can't help but cheer on Olive and Hank as they overcome their obstacles and find sweet love. Their reconnecting develops into an attraction that is palpable with a sizzling chemistry and a level of delicious desire that was simply smoking hot! I loved the witty banter, drama, humor, and the sexy moments that they shared, and I would be remiss if I didn't mention that I love a man who can make candy so tantalizingly delectable ... hot, hot, hot!
Christmas Candy is a delightfully sinful holiday erotic romance that will easily satisfy your sweet tooth and definitely put you in the holiday spirit!
RATING: 5 STARS
About The Author
Celia Aaron is the self-publishing pseudonym of a published romance and erotica author. She loves to write stories with hot heroes and heroines that are twisty and often dark. Thanks for reading.
