The Counterfeit Claus is the story of Devon who does his friend a favor and fills in as Santa Claus at a mall, and Adrien who is one of the elves. He’s also super klutzy. When the two meet it’s lust at first sight.

I couldn’t get into this story. The writing seems off somehow. It doesn’t flow smoothly, like ideas switched too suddenly. I also couldn’t get into the characters. Adrien was overly klutzy to the point of unrealistic. Devon was macho to the point of aggressiveness. He’s back off, but it was as if the author made sure Devon asked permission or stopped only after he’d did what he did or thought what he thought. Devon struck me as a fake alpha male. I didn’t like him.

To sum it up, the writing read off and I didn’t like the characters. I can only give The Counterfeit Claus, 2 Stars. ( )

free at ARe

free at ARe

Sweet, hot, and fun, this is a very cute story full of Holiday cheer, almost-catastrophic accidents and more than a little heat. From the yummy character descriptions to lots of hot kisses in the locker room of the characters' local mall, there is enough steam here to suspect a sauna is around the corner.

Adrien is a student and too clumsy to live (I have no idea how he survives), and Devon is such a stud, who clearly has a soft inner core and a big heart. There is quite a bit of background about the characters and their friends for such a short story, but it helped me understand them better. When they finally do meet, the heat increases exponentially, and it becomes clear they are ready for more; which I hope we will get to see in a follow-up or a longer version of this free story.

If you like sweet stories about klutzy characters who are saved by "action hero"-like tough men, if you enjoy reading Holiday stories that will make you laugh, and if you’re looking for a little heat with your Christmas cheer, then you will probably like this short book.
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Cannot wait for the full book. Adrien is adorable, and I can't wait for Devon to fulfill all the dirty promises he made in the locker room. Love Adrien calling his elf shorts, elf-go-go shorts because his butt is so much bigger than the other elves'. I think the full story is going to be adorable and funny. I love humor in my m-m romance, and it's pretty hard to come by. ( )