The Realest Christmas Ever

I read this story in a couple of sittings and for a novella, it covered a whole lot of ground. Kyra's issues can be summed up in one word—family. Hers consists of a colourful cast of characters that come to life on the page when the reader meets them at the hospital where Kyra's sister is in critical condition.

Love, love, love the way her husband, Donovan supports Kyra as she comes face-to-face with her demons from the past. He's the ultimate good guy, who could have come across as sappy, but didn't.

What I found refreshing about this novella is that it introduced me to ordinary working-class people going through real struggles. And there were some who we all have in our families and choose to avoid.

I enjoyed The Realest Christmas Ever and have The Realest Ever in the queue to be read.

Source: Purchased on Amazon.

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Brick House 2 - Brick ... Brick ... Brick!

I'm not sure I've ever come across a hero as full of crap as Brock "Brick" Avery, but the thing that makes him unbearable also makes him a character who stands out. Brick is happy with his achievements and all too aware of his importance, which he wields as a weapon over those unfortunate enough to cross him.

Brick House 2 is an interesting look at mature love. Brick and his empress, Korah, are in their mid-forties and are king and queen of their separate construction empires. Things get complicated when Brick hires Korah's company as a sub-contractor on the multi-million dollar project he's been contracted to do. Family dynamics play a big part in this story, along with lessons to do with pride, humility, taking the high road and knowing when to back down.

The characters are varied and each has their own thing going on, which is great if a sequel is in the offing. The heat between Brick and Korah is enough to break the mercury out of a thermometer and these two do take the reader on some wild rides.

If you haven't read anything by this author as yet and like a steamy read with intense characters, Brick House 2 will suit your taste.

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