Blue Christmas

by J.R. Loveless

Editions:Kindle: $ 2.99

ISBN: 9780463114681
Pages: 77

Christmas used to be a time of joy for me, but since my mother's death three years ago the holiday has lost all meaning, becoming nothing but a harsh reminder of what I've lost. I've become bitter and skeptical of everyone around me, and the cold aloofness has kept me from being hurt that deeply again. But this year the thought of yet another blue Christmas alone sends me on a path that will change my life forever. Trigger Warning: Attempted suicide.

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Published: November 30, 2018
Publisher: Independently Published
Cover Artists:

Wilde Designs

Genres:

Contemporary, Holiday

Tags:

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Pairings: M-M
Heat Level: 3
Romantic Content: 5
Ending: Click here to reveal
Character Identities: Gay
Tropes: Death of Parent, Hurt / Comfort, Rescue
Word Count: 25640
Setting: City
Languages Available: English

Excerpt:

Reviews:Redz World Reviews on Redz World Reviews wrote:

Blue Christmas by author J.R. Loveless I found this to be a beautiful touching love story. I am not usually a huge fan of Christmas stories but this one is just timeless and beautiful.

Patrick, he is a complicated character with many layers. He feels so alone, walled off, and untouchable. He is a very complicated character that I really wanted to have him find love. I was cheering for him all the way through this story.

Carter, hum is he a hero who saves Patrick or more? He seems to be an easy going sunny personality type of person. But is he really? I loved his layers. He is one of those characters you have read about and discover as you go. If you are like me you might just be surprised by him.

Overall I loved this story. Nothing is what I expected, many twists and turns. Not your typical holiday story. But a more gritty and real one that I will not forget anytime soon.

Star Dust Award and Five shooting Stars

About the Author

J.R. Loveless is a native Floridian who spends her days in an office physically, but mentally is frolicking between the pages of her imagination. Writing has been a lifelong passion for J.R. and she has pursued it from an early age, even winning awards in school and finally beginning her life as a published author in 2010.

She is a self-confessed Potterhead spending her days with her three furbabies and enjoying the major chapters on her long journey through life. One day she hopes to visit far off places and have grand adventures like those of the characters in her stories.

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