Book 131, 2023

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Merry Elf-ing Christmas by Beth Bolden

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



I finished reading my final holiday book of the month/year today. It was Merry Elf-ing Christmas by Beth Bolden. It was a male/male holiday romance featuring North Pole elf Aidan and human engineer Dexter.

Aidan was not born a North Pole elf, but when it's learned he was born under a particular star, he is tabbed as the elf who will save Christmas. Aidan is still adjusting to life at the North Pole when Santa (whom he knows as Sam) tabs him to come along on the annual sleigh ride. When they stop for snacks in Chicago, Aidan meets Dexter in a convenience store. The two of them connect instantly, and Dex figures out that Aidan is an elf. They begin corresponding via email, which continues throughout the year and allows them to build a rapport and strengthen their connection. The following Christmas eve, when Sam lands the sleigh in the same back alley in Chicago, Aidan and Dexter are able to reconnect in person. After Dex helps fix the sleigh, Santa allows him to ride along and visit the North Pole for 24 hours. Aidan and Dexter cherish their brief time together, and now each of them must decide if one of them can give up everything to make this relationship work. It will take some Christmas magic to grant them their wishes.

Cute, fluffy holiday story with minimal angst.

Favorite line: It was a whole-litter-of-kittens kind of awesome.

Fun and festive, four stars