In 'Studmuffin Santa' by Tawna Fenske, the story revolves around Jade, a woman trying to get her business off the ground, and Brandon, a Marine who returns home to be a Santa for a reindeer ranch. Despite their pasts, they develop a friendship with sizzling chemistry leading to a slow burn romance. The plot involves twists and turns as they uncover someone sabotaging Jade's business, all set against a backdrop of heartwarming moments and humorous interactions.

The book is written in a fun and sometimes serious manner, dealing with themes such as bullying, family dynamics, and mystery. With engaging characters, witty dialogues, and a touch of steaminess, 'Studmuffin Santa' offers a good mix of humor, love, and intrigue, making it an entertaining holiday-themed romance.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed and relatable, with personal growth and a mix of light-heartedness and seriousness.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is characterized by humor and lightness, with varying opinions on the quality of dialogue.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a romantic connection sparked by a Christmas-themed event at a reindeer ranch, with twists involving past relationships and family dynamics.

Setting:

The story is set in a small-town reindeer ranch during the Christmas season, contributing to the festive atmosphere.

Pacing:

The pacing is engaging and keeps the story moving, though some repetition occurs due to the narrative style.

“Here’s a little secret, woman to woman.” I lean closer, making sure I have her undivided attention. “It’s the small things that make a difference. A good mani/pedi, maybe sprucing up your hair a bit?...

Notes:

The book is set at a reindeer ranch during the holiday season.

It features a Marine named Brandon who is home for Christmas.

Brandon takes a job as Santa for the reindeer ranch run by two sisters.

The main female character, Jade, had a crush on Brandon in high school.

The story explores themes of bullying and family issues, like dementia.

There are humorous interactions between the characters and animals.

The narrative alternates perspectives between Brandon and Jade for deeper insight.

Some readers found the language used to be crass and unnecessary.

It includes a mix of romance, humor, and some mystery with sabotage at the ranch.

The ending is a happy ever after (HEA) although not everyone loved it.

There are moments of both lightheartedness and seriousness in the plot.

The book mixes fun with heartfelt moments, appealing to holiday spirit.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Triggers include themes of bullying and dementia, which may resonate with some readers.

Has Romance?

The romance in Studmuffin Santa is prominent, with significant development between the main characters throughout the story.

implied steam level

From The Publisher:

Brandon Brown is the unlikeliest Santa ever to don a red velvet suit.

His abs are more cheese grater than bowl full of jelly, and deploying to Syria is the closest he's come to the North Pole. But family drama sends the jaded Marine home for the holidays, and lands him an unexpected gig as a part-time Santa.

Jade King is hustling to get Jingle Bell Reindeer Ranch off the ground, and she's not thrilled her sister hired a Santa with sex-appeal. The last thing Jade wants is a beefcake circus, and guys like Brandon bring sleigh-loads of trouble. But Studmuffin Santa proves more popular than anyone dreamed, drawing hordes of happy kids, lusty moms, and a mystery foe hell-bent on wrecking it all.

The threat has Brandon playing protector for the reindeer and their sexy keeper, which is risky for a guy who's sworn off happy endings and the whole Christmas mess. But as Jade and Brandon bond over Santa suit malfunctions and risque Christmas cookies, they find they have more in common than a craving for gingerbread. Can they find a way to mesh their wish lists, or will ghosts of Christmas past bring things crashing down like a fat man in a cast iron sleigh?

Contains mature themes.

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Studmuffin Santa

Tawna Fenske

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