{"id":47664,"date":"2019-11-17T06:28:47","date_gmt":"2019-11-17T11:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=47664"},"modified":"2019-11-17T06:28:47","modified_gmt":"2019-11-17T11:28:47","slug":"arc-review-winter-tales-by-tiffany-reisz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=47664","title":{"rendered":"ARC Review: Winter Tales by Tiffany Reisz"},"content":{"rendered":"

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4.5 stars<\/b><\/p>\n

Fans of The Original Sinners<\/i> rejoice! For here we get five snippets with our beloved characters \u2013 some that have been published before, and some that haven\u2019t, but all together for the first time in one delicious collection.<\/p>\n

Because of the incredibly complex story told throughout the Original Sinners<\/i> series, I would not recommend reading this one without having those books first. These characters and their twisted dynamic are a fave of mine, so I jumped at the opportunity to visit with them once again.<\/p>\n

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December Wine \u2013 4 stars<\/b><\/p>\n

This is the story of how Nora meets Nico, the previously unknown adult son of Kingsley. Travelling to France with her editor, Zach, Nora tracks the young man down to give him the news about his secret parentage, giving us the chance to see that first initial meeting, the flirtation that comes just from Nora being Nora, and the emotion of her difficult mission.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s an emotional one, but it\u2019s balanced by the brilliantly witty interplay between Nora and Zach \u2013 both of whom have been given the freedom to embrace their short time together in all the ways, which they take full advantage of!<\/p>\n

With a quick glimpse of S\u00f8ren, Kingsley and even little Fionn, this is a great little read.<\/p>\n

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The Christmas Truce \u2013 5 stars<\/b><\/p>\n

I loved this one! And not just because it\u2019s super smutty, but because it\u2019s the unholy trinity of Nora, S\u00f8ren and Kingsley reuniting for one illicit night in the midst of Nora and King\u2019s estrangement from S\u00f8ren. Of course it\u2019s ridiculously sexy, but it\u2019s the closeness and the banter between these three that is so incredibly captivating, and I loved this chance to see more of them together. Nora and Kingsley, in particular, have a fabulous dynamic, the every word, touch and glance between them is just magic.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou think we should go upstairs now?\u201d Kingsley asked. \u201cOur lady probably fell asleep waiting on us to make up our cocks.\u201d
\n\u201cOur lady is probably at the top of the stairs eavesdropping on us,\u201d S\u00f8ren said.
\n\u201cAm not!\u201d Nora <\/i>yelled down.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Poinsettia \u2013 3.5 stars<\/b><\/p>\n

A quick story featuring 20 year old Marcus Sterns who is in Rome and training with the Jesuits. He has befriended a local madam who helps him exercise his sadistic needs, and he visits her on Christmas Eve where they share secrets and very special gifts.<\/p>\n

A sweet read which gives us insight into a young S\u00f8ren during his early separation from Kingsley.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou never kiss Caterina.\u201d
\n\u201cKissing is for lovers,\u201d Marcus said. \u201cWe\u2019re friends only.\u201d
\n\u201cYou flog her, cane her, cut her, burn her, and ejaculate on her back when you\u2019re finished.\u201d
\n\u201cThis is why I have so few friends.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The Scent of Winter \u2013 5 stars<\/b><\/p>\n

I think this one is my favourite. A beautifully emotional story between S\u00f8ren and Kingsley set after the events of the whole series. We get both a flashback to their high school days, as well as a heartwrenching encounter between them as S\u00f8ren opens up about his feelings, and the secrets he has been keeping from his Kingsley. My heart ached for them both as they confront their complex feelings for each other, but it\u2019s ultimately a beautiful story with lots of feels (and some sexy times) and I loved seeing these two together.<\/p>\n

\u201cI missed you,\u201d S\u00f8ren said. \u201cAnd I\u2026I <\/i>ached for you. And not your friendship. I had that. I ached for you physically. I wanted you in bed again, on your knees again. I wanted to be inside you again. I wanted to own you again.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

Kingsley inhaled again. \u201cI love the scent of winter,\u201d he said. \u201cI love the scent of winter enough to suffer the cold for it.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Blood and Wine \u2013 3.5 stars<\/b><\/p>\n

A moment of vulnerability from S\u00f8ren as he visits his old friend, Magdalena, in Rome shortly after the birth of Fionn. Seeking counsel and comfort, he opens up about his fears and we get the chance to see the not-so-strong side of this fierce character, which I really enjoyed. Plus, Magdalena is so freaking entertaining.<\/p>\n

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This is a great collection for fans of the series. I loved it!<\/p>\n

4.5 stars.<\/p>\n

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.<\/i><\/p>\n

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For more information, see our\u00a0Original Sinners Series Info page<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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