"All I want for Christmas"

Dear Santa,

I have been naughty this year, but I still think I should get a copy of NAUGHTY AND NICE from Ellora's Cave.

It has a wonderful story by MaryJanice Davidson, continuing her werewolf saga (formerly a part of the Secrets anthologies) with Alec, a handsome and charming Scottish werewolf come to America to pay homage to the birth of the pack leader's child. When he smells the delightful scent of sidewalk Santa Giselle Smith, he knows she is the only woman for him. Now he just has to just convince her of that. As his passions bubble beneath the surface of his charming personality, Alec seduces and tames his fragile beauty.

There's also The Twelve Night of Christmas by Treva Harte, a delightful tale of star-crossed lovers. Mari thinks she's too old for Rome, and besides, as a recently divorced woman, she doesn't want a man in her life. Rome thinks he is a bad lover, and to be honest his track record leaves a lot to be desired. As the end of the year winds down, they find that there is more than a snowstorm keeping them together.

And as if that isn't enough, there is even a humorous and heartwarming tale called Jingle's Belle by Lani Aames. It is the story of Jingle, an elf who feels left out, and Belle, a woman who has lost her Christmas spirit. Sent to show her the true meaning of Christmas, Jingle ends up showing her what love is.

So Santa, as you are checking your list, and checking it twice, please remember that all I want for Christmas is NAUGHTY AND NICE.

Reviewed by Michelle Houston
Courtesy Sensual Romance
Posted September 21, 2002

Summary

Jingle's Belle by Lani Aames: Contemporary fantasy. Twelve Nights of Christmas by Treva Harte: Contemporary Santa Claws by MaryJanice Davidson: Contemporary paranormal (a Wyndham werewolf story).