A Changeling For All Seasons 9 (Print)
Author: Ana Raine, Anne Kane, Ayla Ruse, CJ England, Crymsyn Hart, Dahlia Rose, Judy Mays, Julia Talbot, Lena Austin, Lily Vega, Ruth D. Kerce, Sara Jay
Cover Art: Bryan Keller
BIN: 008668-02801
Genres: Action Adventure, Paranormal, Print, Romance, Urban Fantasy
Themes: Christmas, Elves, Dragons & Magical Creatures, Magic, Sorcery, and Witchcraft, Shapeshifters
Series: Changeling Seasons Print (#9)
Multiverse: Changeling Seasons (#2)
Book Length: Print
Page Count: 448
Twelve tales of Christmas Magic from your favorite Changeling authors!
Ayla Ruse -- Racing Wild: A wild race can lead to anything -- even love.
Anne Kane -- Tinsel Wars: Braedon intends to win the final skirmish in the Tinsel Wars!
Ruth D. Kerce -- Christmas Cowboy: Chaz breeds horses. What’s a cowboy supposed to do with a herd of reindeer?
Dahlia Rose -- Silver Bells: Tia was the sexy little elf that made Danny Grinch’s Christmas that much hotter.
Crymsyn Hart -- Sleigh Balls: Instead of snow this Christmas, it’s raining reindeer!
Lena Austin -- Ghosting: Ghost hunting means sometimes you find a ghost you weren’t expecting, when you aren’t even looking.
Judy Mays -- Jingle Buds: Dr. Jon Claus finds the perfect woman when Emily Olson’s grandmother gets run over by a reindeer!
Julia Talbot -- Merry X-Moose: Can a were-moose and a Santa-obsessed Elf fall in love -- and save Christmas at the same time?
Lily Vega -- Wicked Game: All’s fair in love and war during Santa’s Reindeer Games.
CJ England -- Snip! Snap! Dragon!: With a fiery Snip! Snap! a passionate modern day dragon lures his forever mate into the flames.
Ana Raine -- White Stag: When the scent of peppermint reaches his nose Crane knows he has to remember or lose it all forever.
Sara Jay -- Sleigh Ride: Can one magical sleigh ride deliver love to two lonely Elves?
Praise for A Changeling For All Seasons Volume 9
"This is a nice collection of stories that will keep readers engaged with eh characters and their worlds. Each author builds their own world full of holiday magic. As hot and sexy as these reads are, love is always the prize. Time and time again love proves to be the gift of the year."
-- Gabrielle, Love Romances & More
"I really enjoyed this Christmas themed romance. It had a good plot and character development for such a short read. This hot read was well done and I look forward to reading more by this author."
"I'd recommend Racing Wild to anyone who is in the mood for something short and saucy."
"I liked the characters and the way they interacted. Braedon was quite romantic and I liked how he expressed himself in that department. I would recommend Tinsel Wars to anyone who enjoys a quick easy holiday romance read."
"I really enjoyed the plot twists... a little like riding a roller coaster. Give it a try if you're in the mood for something unpredictable and fun."
"I really enjoyed the dynamics between Chaz and Cherry. They were a cute couple and totally meant for each other. I would recommend Reindeer Games: Christmas Cowboy to those who enjoy a good holiday romance."
"Ms. Kerce has an incredibly descriptive writing style that pulled me into every single scene. The saucy dialogue made me grin. I liked seeing how their banter carried over into the sex scenes, too."
"I loved Silver Bells. It was a great quick read that I would recommend to all who enjoy Christmas romances... endearing, and it pulled on my heartstrings."
"The chemistry between the two main characters was sizzling hot... I really liked getting to know both Danny and Tia as complicated, nuanced individuals. I'd recommend it to anyone who is in the mood for something romantic."
"Every woman needs a man like Danny and I know readers will appreciate him as much as I do. This story has an appeal that is too strong to resist, so give in and enjoy."
"If you like imagining what it would be like if Santa Claus and all his helpers were 'real' supernatural beings, if two men from different worlds getting along fabulously are your thing, and if you're looking for a read that is cute, conflict-free, and very sweet, then you might like this short story."
"If you like creative ghost stories, if you think two men separated by death still deserve to be together, and if you're looking for a fun read with a few twists, then you will probably like this short story."
"...a perfect Christmas rom-com. I felt the characters were relatable and real and it made the story more enjoyable. I would highly recommend Reindeer Games: Jingle Buds to anyone who enjoys holiday romances."
"Jonathon and Emily know how to put in a hard day's work! Jingle Buds was full of Christmas magic. It should be read by anyone who loves that time of year."
"If you like your Christmas magic to come with a generous helping of humor, if you enjoy stories about the North Pole and its inner workings, and if you're looking for a read that is as funny as it is sweet, then you will probably like this short story."
"The chemistry between the two main characters is perfect and you can see that they belong together. I would recommend Reindeer Games: Merry X-Moose to anyone who enjoys M/M romances."
"...a sweet holiday romance that I enjoyed a lot. I loved Holly and her peppy sweet attitude. I would highly recommend Reindeer Games: Wicked Game to anyone who enjoys Christmas romances."
-- 4 Hearts from Isis, Sizzling Hot Books
"Brody's character development was nicely done. By the final few scenes I was rooting for him to find his happy ending! Wicked Game should be read by anyone who has ever judged a book -- or an elf -- by its cover."
"Eadlin and Drayce have an instant and familiar connection... This short whirlwind romance packs a passionate punch that readers will enjoy."
"If you like shifter stories with a difference, if you think that two men, who love each other yet have lost touch, deserve a second chance, and if you're looking for a wintery tale of a difficult reunion, then you might like this short story."
"If you like stories with lots of elf-on-elf action, if you prefer some humor with your mini-adventures, and if you're looking for a short, hot read, then you might like this short story."
A Changeling for All Seasons Vol. 9
Copyright ©2022
Excerpt from Merry X-Moose (Julia Talbot)
"Seriously, Laird, you've lost your mind," Laiyde said. His sister didn't pull any punches, even with him being the head of sleigh engineering. "You do remember eight tiny reindeer, right? There's no way Santa's team can pull the sleigh with the extra weight you're proposing."
"He's not getting any younger, Lai. Santa needs protection. This little cockpit is nothing. Hell, if Rudolph would just go full time..."
"Rudolph retired to Finland after you created that LED beam, remember?" She rolled her eyes, dark brown like his. They were twins, but thankfully she couldn't grow a full beard like he did. That would be awkward.
"Right." Shit. "Well, there are always a hundred young bucks competing at the reindeer games. Just get Sparkle to add two more to the team."
His sister threw up her hands. "Just add two more. Like it's that easy! Santa has used the same harness since the fifties! One extra attachment was added then for Rudolph. You can't just change the whole of Christmas history every year!"
"Hey, I just want him to be safe." Santa had slipped and damned near fallen off a house last year pulling a package out of the back of the sleigh. Laird thought about the implications of losing Santa and wanted to throw up.
"We all do. You're going to have to redesign." She patted his arm. "Talk to the magic team. See if they can make a bubble or something."
"I did. They can't make my dome lose any weight, even though they say they can equalize the pressure and keep flight horizontal without loss of velocity and altitude. Best they can do."
"Well, that's something." She smiled. "I'll make hot chocolate."
"With star marshmallows?" Laird asked.
"Anything for you, Bro."
"Cool. Give me an hour to go talk to Sparkle and you're on."
She rolled her eyes again, but didn't say anything. She just waved him off.
Laird pulled his parka on over his flannel shirt and snow pants. While Christmas Elves were well suited to the cold climate, this time of year was brutal. The toymakers and cobblers and all never went outside right now. They had long breezeways between their dorms and the workshops.
The rest of them had to brave freezing their balls off.
He trundled down to the reindeer barns, where he knew Captain Sparkle would be putting the chosen eight through their paces. The pulling reindeer had to bulk up as much as possible between now and the big day, and they all had to learn emergency procedures and weather contingencies.
He stomped snow off his boots once he got to the barn offices, the wind howling behind him when he slammed the door shut.
"Shit, it's colder than a well-digger's ass out there," he mumbled.
"I imagine that's colder than a witch's tit."
Laird whirled around to face the guy who'd just walked up behind him. Then he grinned. "Depends on if it's in a brass bra."
"Mmm. What about a sleigh reindeer in a snowstorm's balls?" the guy asked.
"Nothing is colder than that," Laird said. "There's too much ether to fight."
"I bet. I'm Bruiser, and I'm on desk duty today. What can I do for you?"
"New guy, huh?" He smiled. New guys were few and far between. Bruiser was an amazing newcomer, taller than Elves, even, and contrary to myth, Santa's Elves were way more Tolkien than Oompa Loompa. This guy was all leg, lanky and surprisingly tanned, with a shock of dark hair. Dark brown eyes shone with humor.
Copyright Notification: All Changeling Press LLC publications and cover art are copyright and may not be used in any AI generated work. No AI content is included or allowed in any Changeling Press LLC publication or artwork.