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kaydanielsromance's review against another edition
5.0
Like a dirty Hallmark movie...It Started With A Sleigh is the perfect Christmas story filled with holiday magic and sexy good times.
Sadie's Christmas Eve isn't exactly going as planned when three elves magically crash into the alley behind her apartment building. With her much needed help she sets off to find Christmas cheer which the elves need to power their sleigh. Their Christmas Eve adventures not only bring wonderful reminders as to what the holidays are really about, but are infused with wonderful chemistry between Sadie and each elf - Tin, El, and Max.
This is a reverse harem with great chemistry, but the story also focuses on the connection she has with each man. This helps make the connection that much deeper considering the story takes place all in one night.
With such a short timeline in this novella, Kaydence touches on a lot of topics that the season should realistically be about, but so many people lose sight of. It isn't pushed down your throat either as she wraps it in a way that is mixed with so much joy you can feel the happiness of the season bleeding through in the descriptions of everything infused on the pages. It makes you want to experience the season in a better way instead of being a Grinch.
Do I want my own personal elves...YES...but even more so - Sadie, Tin, El, and Max have given me a boost of happiness heading into the holiday season.
Sadie's Christmas Eve isn't exactly going as planned when three elves magically crash into the alley behind her apartment building. With her much needed help she sets off to find Christmas cheer which the elves need to power their sleigh. Their Christmas Eve adventures not only bring wonderful reminders as to what the holidays are really about, but are infused with wonderful chemistry between Sadie and each elf - Tin, El, and Max.
This is a reverse harem with great chemistry, but the story also focuses on the connection she has with each man. This helps make the connection that much deeper considering the story takes place all in one night.
With such a short timeline in this novella, Kaydence touches on a lot of topics that the season should realistically be about, but so many people lose sight of. It isn't pushed down your throat either as she wraps it in a way that is mixed with so much joy you can feel the happiness of the season bleeding through in the descriptions of everything infused on the pages. It makes you want to experience the season in a better way instead of being a Grinch.
Do I want my own personal elves...YES...but even more so - Sadie, Tin, El, and Max have given me a boost of happiness heading into the holiday season.
ameserole's review against another edition
3.0
It Started with a Sleigh seemed liked it was going to be a super cute holiday book to fly through. Which, yes, it was a short book, but I wasn't completely invested in it. Don't get me wrong, the characters were likable but since everything was done within a day I just couldn't fully commit. Maybe if things were drawn out a bit more my opinion would be different.
Other than that, the elves and their Christmas magic were interesting to a point. I'm also jealous that Sadie gets to see the north pole AND meet the big guy? Ugh. Totally want to do that. I guess I'll just stick to my Santa movies... for now.
Other than that, the elves and their Christmas magic were interesting to a point. I'm also jealous that Sadie gets to see the north pole AND meet the big guy? Ugh. Totally want to do that. I guess I'll just stick to my Santa movies... for now.
greek_myth5's review against another edition
5.0
Super cute Christmas story
This was a really, cute, sexy, warm & fuzzies Christmas story. Certainly made me wish a sleigh full of hot elves would fall into my yard. Worth picking up if you're into holiday reads though.
This was a really, cute, sexy, warm & fuzzies Christmas story. Certainly made me wish a sleigh full of hot elves would fall into my yard. Worth picking up if you're into holiday reads though.
mrsherrera's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
strega_sessuale's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
amywarnes's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Wow, I'm surprised by how much I loved this! I don't usually read books this short, but I was in the mood for a spicy Christmas romcom so I figured if I knew what I was getting myself into I could handle it being a bit rushed. And there was an element of that, it's definitely a whirlwind Christmas-special-romance type of deal so you can't go in expecting an epic fantasy or something, but the story was also surprisingly fleshed out for such a short read. There was a logical plot keeping the pace moving that was really well balanced with the romance. It was also super well written and edited.
My only wish is that we could have gotten to experience a more thorough group scene with all 3 guys, but I know that's just personal choice and I respect that it wasn't just shoved into the story for the sake of ticking off that box. The spicy scenes were just so good, I wanted more!
This is a perfect read if you're in the mood for a reverse harem Christmas special 🥰
This is a perfect read if you're in the mood for a reverse harem Christmas special 🥰
noemi1010's review against another edition
3.0
Sadie's Christmas Eve has gone from bad to worse. Now she's stuck at home and will have to spend Christmas by herself, until she finds three hot elves who crashed their sleigh near her apartment. Now she has to help them get enough Christmas cheer to fix their vehicle if they want to deliver the presents before sunrise. It's not too bad, especially when Sadie starts falling for the three elves.
I thought it was a fun and light read that I should have read nearer Christmas time, but oh well!
I thought it was a fun and light read that I should have read nearer Christmas time, but oh well!
crystalk_reviews's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Prologue
On Christmas Eve, when Sadie is planning to head out at her parent's house, her car refuses to start and she really feels like it's gonna be the worst Christmas ever. Well, just then, she hears a crash near the alley behind her apartment building. And when she checks on it, she finds three sexy magical Christmas elves with a sleigh. El, Tin and Max are tall, charming and under their elaborate green coats, muscled and gorgeous.
When they begged Sadie to help them find some Christmas cheer to recharge their sleigh so countless children wouldn’t wake up disappointed on Christmas Day, she agreed to help them.
So they go on a wild adventure to restore the charging in the snow globe. Even though they have a mission to complete, there’s still plenty of time for a little distraction and a special Christmas delivery.
My thoughts
I really loved the concept of the story. It really was magical. And it emphasized that Christmas is the spirit of giving.
I wish the book had been a little longer, with more character development for El, Tin, and Max. Also, while I enjoyed their steamy sex, I was hoping for more sex scenes with all of them.
On Christmas Eve, when Sadie is planning to head out at her parent's house, her car refuses to start and she really feels like it's gonna be the worst Christmas ever. Well, just then, she hears a crash near the alley behind her apartment building. And when she checks on it, she finds three sexy magical Christmas elves with a sleigh. El, Tin and Max are tall, charming and under their elaborate green coats, muscled and gorgeous.
When they begged Sadie to help them find some Christmas cheer to recharge their sleigh so countless children wouldn’t wake up disappointed on Christmas Day, she agreed to help them.
So they go on a wild adventure to restore the charging in the snow globe. Even though they have a mission to complete, there’s still plenty of time for a little distraction and a special Christmas delivery.
My thoughts
I really loved the concept of the story. It really was magical. And it emphasized that Christmas is the spirit of giving.
I wish the book had been a little longer, with more character development for El, Tin, and Max. Also, while I enjoyed their steamy sex, I was hoping for more sex scenes with all of them.
abbymk's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
bookswithcassie's review
4.0
This is was a super fun and spicy Christmas romance. I love that the heroes in this story are elves and how magical they were. They also have incredibly sad backstories about what led them to becoming elves which does bring the joy of the story down a little but it is also heartwarming in a way since they now have new families. Sadie was a great heroine who is having a terrible Christmas until she unexpectedly meets the elves. The chemistry between all four of them felt natural which is a real testament to Snow's writing since Sadie just met Max, Tin and El. Another element of the story that I really loved was the adventures they go on trying to get enough Christmas cheer to start the sleigh up again. I smiled a few times at their escapades and also swooned at their sweet moments.
*Thank you to Wildfire Marketing for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
*Thank you to Wildfire Marketing for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.