Madness Under The Mistletoe

5 out of 5

Stephanie – Nov 04, 2011

Anthologies. More often than not, there seems to be a story or two that just don't "click". You jump into the book all excited because your favorite author plays a role in the line up, and when it's all said and done . . sometimes you feel so let down. There is no let down with this group of stories. In fact, this was the absolute best group of short stories I have ever read. Story 1: A Superstitious Christmas by Tonya Kappes If you haven't read The Ladybug Jinx or Happy New Life, please do so! A S Anthologies. More often than not, there seems to be a story or two that just don't "click". You jump into the book all excited because your favorite author plays a role in the line up, and when it's all said and done . . sometimes you feel so let down. There is no let down with this group of stories. In fact, this was the absolute best group of short stories I have ever read. Story 1: A Superstitious Christmas by Tonya Kappes If you haven't read The Ladybug Jinx or Happy New Life, please do so! A Superstitious Christmas is a prequel to the next Grandberry Falls book. It offers us a glimpse into what is to come for the folks of Grandberry Falls. With the focus being on that of Mitch and Maggie. There was a part where my heart just stopped when I was reading. It was this very statement that seriously gave my heart an irregular beat: "This is going to have to be the last Christmas Eve we meet." Story 2: Hullabaloo and Holly Too by D.D. Scott This one had me laughing out loud! Let me give you an example of what I'm talking about. As chapter one is ended, we are given this statement: Think of my world as a for-real Dr. Seuss Whoville, but one with the cast of characters makin' it feel very Christmas with the Fockers . . . all year long. After that how could you not be sucked into the story?!?! This story is a HOOT! Where else can you hear: And just like that, my belief in life feeling oh-so-right took a reindeer-sized cabbage crap on my me and my prince. There is so much fun in this story, and a dash of romance to top it off! Story 3: Miracle At The Museum Of Broken Hearts by Talli Roland I unglued myself from Willy Man (really, if you did feel the urge to shove your groin against someone, at least have the decency to ensure it was a respectable size) . . . Where do you go after that?!?! Well, you fall into a story that is very well written. That also gives one hope that even with all the broken hearts out in the world, it's a beautiful thing when two halves come together and make a whole. Story 4: It's All About The Magic by Lee Lopez This was a super cute, super fun read. If you aren't a believer of magic and pixie dust, there is no way to still remain a nonbeliever after reading this story. "Uh, excuse me. I don't believe we've been introduced." In surprise, I swung around to come fact to face with a large reindeer. . . . How can you not be excited to dive into a story that has a talking reindeer! So, on a 5 Star scale I seriously give this book a 6. It was totally amazing! There is just no way for it to disappoint. Grab yourself a copy, a nice mug of hot coco, and your fuzzy comfy blanket. Get ready for some of the best Christmas stories this season.

4 out of 5

Moon Love – Feb 11, 2012

This is a wonderful anthology with stories around Christmas time. I was so intrigued by some of the stories, that I looked up the authors and will soon have their back list of books to read! There is a story for everyone!