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SNOWFLAKES AND BLOODSTAINS by Kristine Allen

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SNOWFLAKES AND BLOODSTAINS (25 Days of Christmas : Bikers and Mobsters) by Kristine Allen-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 22, 2026

The second half of Maksim and Sofia’s story is here!
Naughty. Nice. Deadly.
The holidays just got dangerous.
Get ready for a sleigh full of spice, suspense, and sin.
Whether you like your mistletoe laced with menace or your Santa riding a Harley, the 25 Days of Christmas: Bikers & Mobsters have you covered.

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REVIEW: SNOWFLAKES AND BLOODSTAINS is the second instalment in Kristine Allens’ contemporary, adult RUSSIAN BRATVA dark, romance duet, a part of the multi-authored 25 Days of Christmas: Bikers and Mobsters. This is the continuing story of thirty eight year old Russian mobster Maksim Sokolov, and twenty-sever year old bartender Sofia Rodriguez’ story line. SNOWFLAKES AND BLOODSTAINS should not be read as a stand alone as is picks up after the cliff hanger and events of book one BROOMSTICKS AND BLOODSTAINS.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Maksim and Sofia) and third person (The Watcher) SNOWFLAKES AND BLOODSTAINS picks up after the events of book one BROOMSTICKS AND BLOODSTAINS in which Sofia had been targeted for assassination but instead, her would-be assassin Maksim Sokolov, fell in love. Life is about to take an unexpected turn, and in the ensuing days and weeks, our heroine becomes the target of jealousy and betrayal.

The world building continues to focuses on the possibility of a crime world war between the Russian Bratva and the Armenian mob but not all is as it appears to be, and betrayal from within threatens any chance of happiness for our story line couple.

The relationship between Maksim and Sofia is one of growing love. Sofia’s unexpected news forces Maksim to become over protective, and in doing so, brings in for military operative Archer who is willing to die to protect his charge. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate.

Once again we are introduced to several members of the Russian Bratva and the Armenian mob- head of the local Bratva Boris Volkov; Arman ; Sofia’s best friend Isabella; Bodyguard Archer; Russian Brotherhood assassins and Maksim’s friends Dim, and Konstantin Makarov.

SNOWFLAKES AND BLOODSTAINS is a fast paced, quick read; a novella length story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, acceptance and love. The premise is edgy and dramatic but many of the chapters overlap in the same timeline. The characters are feisty, dynamic and sometimes questionable; the romance is spicy and sexy.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

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Kristine Allen lives in beautiful Central Texas with her adoring husband. They have four brilliant, wacky and wonderful children. She is surrounded by twenty six acres, where her seven horses, six dogs and three cats run the place. Kristine realized her dream of becoming a contemporary romance author after years of reading books like they were going out of style and having her own stories running rampant through her head. She works as a nurse, but in stolen moments, taps out ideas and storylines until they culminate in characters and plots that pull her readers in and keep them entranced for hours.

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Hogging the Holidays by Avelyn Paige-review tour

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Hogging the Holidays (25 Days of Christmas Bikers and Mobsters) by Avelyn Paige-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 22, 2025

San Salona was supposed to be Cece Montgomery’s refuge after her messy divorce. Instead, it feels like a cage of gossip, family duty, and the shadow of her ex-husband, the mayor’s golden-boy son, parading his new girlfriend around town for the holidays.

Then Brayden Cole rides in with his motorcycle club to drop off toys and refuses to leave. Dark, dangerous, and uninvited, he keeps showing up at the church, at the market, in her shadows, pulling Cece into a fire she swore she would never touch again.

Everyone warns her he will ruin her.
The mayor wants her shamed. Her ex wants her humiliated. Her father wants her redeemed.

But Brayden wants her completely.

And this Christmas, Cece is ready to risk it all for the outlaw who will not let her go.

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REVIEW:Santa on a motorcycle? Sign me up.

Hogging the Holidays is the story of CeCe and Brayden, one filled with Christmas magic, family drama and an ex that takes gold on being douche of the year.

Cece is dealing with the aftermath of a messy divorce, which like most, put her through the ringer. Hoping for a little sanctuary, Cece heads to San Salona in hopes of a little peace for the holidays. Alas, she is met with nothing but family gossip and obligations and her pain in the bum ex and his new girlfriend parading around town. Life couldn’t get any better. With everyone wanting something from her at all times, Cece has just about given up on the holiday season, until Brayden comes riding into town.

Brayden is the VP of the Heaven’s Rejects MC and he’s in town to drop the toys off for the families in need that the club has raised via the toy drive. Think Toys for Tots kinda thing. While in town, he hears nothing but gossip about Cece and her very new divorce, not that it matters to him much. However these two keep meeting, one interaction after another and their chemistry is off the charts. Maybe it’s fate, maybe it’s a little Christmas magic, but either way Brayden isn’t going to let Cece get away.

Cece and Brayden’s story was a nice treat for the holidays. These two were so different, a preacher’s daughter and a VP from a motorcycle club, but someone they just fit so well together. Brayden was the shield that Cece needed to finally grow, and Cece was the safe place that Brayden needed to find strength. Cece’s dad had me cursing, but thankfully he finally came to his senses and they were able to come together as a family and work through it. Overall, I enjoyed the book and I always look forward to what this author has coming up.

Reviewed by Sarah

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A Merry Little Vendetta by Kathleen Kelly -review

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A Merry Little Vendetta  (25 Days of Christmas Bikers and Mobsters) by Kathleen Kelly -review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 19, 2025

In a world where secrets are deadly, the biggest risk might just be falling in love…
Alessandro “The Shadow” De Luca, New York’s most feared mafia boss, has one goal this Christmas—win over Elena Harper, the sweet, normal florist who has no idea who he really is.

When he walks into her charming shop to buy flowers for his mother, he’s immediately captivated by her warmth, her innocence, and her complete lack of fear when faced with a man who makes the city tremble.

Determined to keep her out of his dangerous world, Alessandro pulls out all the stops to charm her while fending off the enemies who are closing in.

But Elena’s idea of a good time is arguing over which flower makes the best centerpiece, not dodging bullets or hiding from hitmen.

As their relationship blooms among snowflakes and bouquets, Alessandro finds himself tangled in a web of awkward dates, over-the-top gestures, and—oh yeah—trying to keep his mafia life a secret.

If Elena ever uncovers the truth, she won’t just be shocked… she might unleash a merry little vendetta of her own.

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REVIEW:A MERRY LITTLE VENDETTA by Kathleen Kelly is a contemporary adult, erotic, Mafia romance story lines set in the multi-authored 25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS BIKERS AND MOBSTERS. This is Mafia Boss Alessandra ‘The Shadow’ De Luca, and florist Elena Harper’s story line.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Elena and Alessandro) A MERRY LITTLE VENDETTA focuses on the building relationship between our story line couple but Alessandro’s timing could not have been more wrong as the Russo Crime Family is determined to take control, taking aim at our story line couple. Elena Harper is completely unaware of Alessandro’s criminal lifestyle, and in this, her willingness to accept everything is a complication Alessandro struggles to accept but the fight for territory has become personal, targeting Elena in a bid for control.

The world building follows Alessandro and his men as they struggle to protect the woman with whom our hero is falling in love. Alessandro is determined to protect our story line heroine, a woman who is willing to accept everything but the secrets and lies.

The relationship between Alessandro and Elena is one of mutual attraction but Alesssandro knows that to fall for Elena mean placing our heroine in the direct line of fire. Struggling to stay away, Alessandro is unwilling to walk away until it is too late. The $ex scenes are passionate and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Alessandro’s second in command Marco, a man who struggles with Elena’s place in our hero’s life.

A MERRY LITTLE VENDETTA is a story of power and control, secrets and lies, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is fast paced, edgy and dramatic; the romance is seductive; the characters are desperate, determined and charismatic.

I do have one observation, and I don’t know if it has been corrected but the blurb states Alessandro De Lucas is New York’s most feared crime boss, yet the entire story line takes place in Seattle.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

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Kathleen Kelly is a USA Today Best Selling Author and was born in Penrith, NSW, Australia. When she was four her family moved to Brisbane, QLD, Australia. Although born in NSW she considers herself a QUEENSLANDER!!

She married her childhood sweetheart and they live in Toowoomba. Kathleen enjoys writing contemporary, romance novels with a little bit of steam. She draws her inspiration from family, friends and the people around her. She can often be found in cafes writing and observing the locals.

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