these sinner tales are short, deep and oh so hot wowers! i must say December wine was my favorite and i loved each little sip of it

I wanted to like Winter Tales, I really did. I was intrigued by the thought of Nora and Nico meeting in the short story December Wine and this description of Nico: “he wants nothing to do with his father… but everything to do with Nora.” So, December Wine sounds like a Nora and Nico and story, am I right? The reality is that the author is writing a Nora and Zach story, and this is where it goes wrong. We all know that Nora can break the rules, it makes for a fun, sexy story, but we also know the author shouldn’t break the rules. What rule has Reisz broken? In this reviewer’s opinion she has broken the number one rule in writing. Likeable characters. Flawed characters, yes, but ultimately still likeable. Nora as a character is based on the archetype of the Siren. The author even titled her first novel “The Siren” so as to make no mistake that this is Nora. She is highly sexual, takes what she wants, has no regrets. Think of Samantha in the TV show Sex and the City. But as a character, the Siren walks a fine line of likeability. She needs to be careful, needs to learn how to direct herself, learn what is off limits. And now I come to the point. Marital Pass or not, a married father is off limits. Yes, yes, I know, the kinky world has different rules, you say. Nope… No…. It just doesn’t matter. When children are involved, there is no desire strong enough to justify a fling with a married father. Sure, it might not damage a relationship now, but the future is unknown. And what’s best for a child is two parents when at all possible.
This story should have been about how much Nora might want Zach, and has approval from Grace, but knows better and is now mature enough to restrain herself. And Zach is not innocent here either. No matter how much Zach might like the idea of sleeping with Nora, he is a father now, and he’s the happiest he’s been in years and given his reluctance to sleep Nora the first time, at this point he should be even more reluctant to do anything that might jeopardize his happy home.
NOW, enter Nico. Here is a rule Nora can break: sleeping with a friend’s twenty-something son. He has no attachments. Perfect! And let the sexiness begin…
True, this is entertainment, not reality. Still, I think some character growth on Nora’s part and plain old common sense on Zach’s part would have made for a better story. Sure, the overall plot would have changed up- and perhaps having sex with Nico at this point would have been difficult to mesh with existing plot elements in other books. Somehow, I think Reisz could have made it work.
The middle stories of The Christmas Truce, Poinsettia, and The Scent of Winter are established stories that I won’t comment on, but the final short story of Blood and Snow is new. And laughable. Again, the author misfires here. Soren is based on God. And here we have him seeking Magdalena for information on his future and Nora’s state of mind after she learns of Fionn. Really? Soren is supposed to be extremely insightful, able to read a person he hardly knows, keeper of knowledge and languages. But wait! He gets his information from Magda?!? Couldn’t he just ask Nora how she felt? Manipulating conflict into existence through two lovers lack of communication is too simple for the normally magnificent Reisz.
I received an ARC of Winter Tales. Thanks to NetGalley and author Tiffany Reisz.

Fans of the Original Sinners series won't want to miss this!

Winter Tales includes three previously released Original Sinners Christmas novellas, The Christmas Truce, Poinsettia, and The Scent of Winter, along with a new novella, December Wine, and a bonus short story, Blood and Snow. Long-time fans of Tiffany Reisz will know that the annual Christmas story is a holiday treat that is not to be missed, and this year's new story bundled with a few old favourites hits the spot!

The new novella, December Wine, gives a glimpse at Nora and Nico's first meeting, as well as finally giving the dirt on Nora and Zach's week together in France. The bonus short story rounding out the end of the book provides a nod to the future which will leave you itching to get your hands on a copy of the forthcoming ninth book in the series, The Priest.

As always, Reisz injects her stories with such humour and heart that these Winter Tales will feel like the literary equivalent of being bundled up in a warm blanket by the fire with a rich cup of hot chocolate. They're sure to put you in the holiday spirit!

I can never get enough of these characters. This anthology is packed full of them. All of our favorites spanning the history of those delicious Sinners including the all new Original short story Winter Wine.
This for any OS fan is just what you're looking for, You're getting closure for certain things while opening the door to pandoras box at the same time. You're getting an insight to feelings we may not have realized we've had. all this while being sexy, fun and intoxicating. No spoilers because that's too easy. We are meeting Nico and Nora and Zach as always do not dissapoint. The detailed way of bringing us right back into moments of previous books. You feel so much. This never ending connection, I think everyone who reads this feels this way. The other short stories have been released previously as Ebooks and of Course a little something from Soren. Now you have them here and you know you can read them over and over, If you haven't read them. Now is the time. I highly suggest you read this series if you haven't I might even question your judgement in books if you haven't.
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LOVE TR’s writing!!! These characters and the writing fill the page and my mind when I finish reading!! I can’t get it out of my head!!! Two new novellas along with two previously released stories are included. They mesh well together!! I will read anything this author writes, and by reading this, I realized I need to get cracking to get caught up on the remaining books!!! You don’t want to miss this one!! Highly recommend for fans of the series!!!!

Thank you to Net Galley for the ebook!!

This is my kind of Christmas read. Catching up with some of my favourite characters from one of my favourite authors. Winter Tales is a delicious compilation of bite sized treats with Soren, Nora, King and others. The way this author connects you to the characters and their blatant sexuality is always a joy. Add in the humour, emotions and wit and I am a blissed out reader!

If you're looking for a Christmas story with a little sting in the tale then this is definitely for you.

I had almost forgotten how much I enjoyed the unholy trio but this collection brought all those fun memories back. Each story has a thread that connects to the next. We start with Nora and Zach, who I missed so much, searching for Nico, who I don’t love so much. They also talk about the future for Fionn and his secret dad. Nora and Zach have some serious fun on their trip and it ends on quite a beautiful moment with Søren and Kingsley and a phone. This story leads to a super-naughty xxx-mas with the original sinners as they have flashbacks of all their moments. We get two Magdalena stories that bookmark some Søren history and his future. The latter not pleasing me tbh. Kingsley and Søren have a nice chunk of this book and it is perfection. Tiffany writes these characters so amazingly well. I just adore them. We also see a bit of Michael and Griffin before they’re wed. Love this fun collection. It will definitely warm you up.

I am a huge fan of Tiffany Reisz so I jumped at the chance to read and review this book of novellas and it does not disappoint! I loved reading more about Nora and Zach finding Nico and telling him the truth about his father in December Wine. Poinsettia is an interesting look back at a young Soren and his relationship with Magdalena. Somehow I had never read the Christmas Truce, where have I been?! Talk about smoking hot!! I have previously read the Scent of Winter, it will both rip your heart out, stomp on it, then put it back together. I do so love reading about Kingsley and Soren. Finally the novella Blood and Wine is the story of where Soren disappeared to when he found out about Fionn.

I really enjoyed reading these novellas, thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read/review in exchange for my honest opinion.

I read this book in 2 days and it was wonderful if you're a fan of the Original Sinners series. I have to say that every time I get a glimpse in to the lives of these characters it feels like slipping in to something comfortable. They are always witty and fun!
Thank you for continuing to let me glimpse in to the lives of Nora, Soren, and Kingsley! Yes, I love them all and ever sexy detail!

Thanks to the publisher and to NetGalley for a free electronic copy in exchange for an honest review







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What can I say I haven't told a thousand times already? Tiffany Reisz's writing is addictive, and her Original Sinner series is irresistible. It doesn't matter that I have the pleasure of reading a new novel, a short story or just a few tidbits the result is always the same: I crave more and want to reread every piece of them. She's that kind of author who can pull the trick to present a collection of kink-fest memories as it would be just a typical holiday-themed anthology. But trust me, Winter Tale isn't ordinary at all. This book is amazingly well-written. All five novella is sweetly emotional while incredibly erotic and full of witty humor. It's a perfect early Christmas treat for every fan.

My favorite quote:
"Sometimes you need a good stiff drink. Sometimes you need some good stiff kink."

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Johanna Sawyer's review Oct 26, 2019 · edit
it was amazing
bookshelves: alphamale

Thanks to Netgalley for an eARC to read and give my honest opinion.

This author is absolutely amazing, I'm shocked every time I crack open one of her books because she can make some of the most taboo stuff seem utterly amazing. A gifted writer with the ability to read romance into any situation. The Sinner series is one of the most beautiful and fun series I have been blessed with reading. This is one of the best anthologies I have ever read and that is saying a lot. Each story feels like a deleted scene from any of the Sinner series books. For the best enhancement please read the series first.

December Wine features Zack and Nora as she goes to find Kingsley's son Nico. I love how the players all interchange in these small sneak peaks. Everything in this one has all the feels. Nico's attraction to Nora despite all the kinky stuff going on between Zachary and her. You can obviously see here that Nora and Nico needed their own scene.

Poinsettia actually brought tears to my eyes when Magdalena was so touched by Soren's gift to her and when Soren received the gift from her, ugh the emotion was astounding. The description of Soren in this one just gave me chills, such a beautiful character.

The Christmas Truce had Soren, Nora, and Kingsley on Christmas Eve. After a bet between Nora and Kingsley , a truce happens and all three enjoy some kinky fun.

The scent of winter, was my favorite in the anthology. Soren has Kingsley kidnapped and some truths come to light that will derail these characters as you know them. I would have liked to get to the sadist part of the scene but the author cut it short. We never fully appreciate Soren but in this one his gentler side is revealed.

Blood and wine was a bonus story included in the end of the book and still reveals a tidbit about Nora and Soren that was cataclysmic and beautiful to know how much he felt for Nora.

Love this series! Need a Sinner book!

Tiffany Reisz has the words and lays them down with precision. The flow is like being on a boat, setting off on calm waters then you feel every storm and wave that passes until you reach the calm again.

Officially a favorite of 2019! Tiffany Reisz writes like no one else can. It’s thought provoking, clever, witty, steamy… I fell in love with this book as soon as I opened up that first page and that feeling was with me the whole time, seconds, minutes, hours ceased to exist, I didn't want to leave this magical world that Tiffany had created.

I have no words to describe the feelings I have for this book. Scratch that, I have too many. I mean there are some books that come to you and you forget their story as soon as you finish reading it; but there are books that you just can't let go, even when you are done, the story stays with you forever. Witer Tales was the exact same thing for me.

In a nutshell, this book will make you laugh, cry, mad, sad, joyful, and many other emotions. ♥
To me this was an unbelievable book, one of those that felt like it was a privilege to read.

So POWERFUL!
Very UNPUTDOWNABLE!
Much UNFORGETTABLE!

I'd like to thank to the publisher and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

It was so good to read about Soren, Nora and Kingsley again.
Why I read Tiffany Reisz' books? Because I love the author's style, how she writes about these characters, I love her unique stories. These books/novellas are more than erotic/BDSM stories. Her books have depth.
My favorite novella in this anthology was The Christmas Truce. I loved it, I loved all of the characters in this short story. I loved Nora, Kingsley and Soren together.
Poinsettia was a really good story too, I enjoyed reading it, because I loved the young Soren's character in it.
The Scent of Winter is about King and Soren. I liked it despite the fact that I'm not a fan of M/M scenes, I usually don't read these but sometimes I make exceptions (mostly from Tiffany Reisz).
And finally the first novella in this anthology was December Wine. I write about this at last, because I have mixed feelings about this story. I loved Nico and how he met with Nora, I enjoyed reading this, BUT I really didn't like reading about Nora and Zach together. I get it, Grace had Soren for one night and now she has Fionn, but I can't help it, I didn't like reading about how Zach had sex with Nora, while he had a wife and newborn at home.
So it was good to go back to these characters, I enjoyed reading these short stories and the cover is beautiful.
Warning: Don't read this book before the Original Sinners series! You have to read all of the books in this series to enjoy these novellas.
4.5*

5* Sexy December Stars

I was so excited to read this Original Sinners Anthology because I can never get enough of these wonderful sexy entertaining characters and Tiffany Reisz is one incredible storyteller.

It starts off with December Wine which is a brand-new short story of Nora’s first meeting with Kingsley’s illegitimate son Nico. Nora travels to France with Zach her Editor, and of course they get up to mischief as Zach is irresistible. I was so happy to catch up with Zac again as I have missed him.

The Christmas Truce was more of a subdued read as Nora and Kingsley reminisce and share their Christmas Wishes with each other as they have both been estranged from their lover Søren for a while. After they end up at midnight mass and hear Søren’s Homily, they decide to call a truce for the night, put their differences aside and a very sexy night is had.

I was happy to read Poinsettia again as it takes us back to a young 20 year old Søren and his experience with Magdalena the sadist Madam.

The Scent of Winter is about Søren and Kingsley spending Christmas together in a secluded cabin in the woods and reliving some of their most intimate moments together and secrets are shared, and confessions are made. This is one of my favourite novellas.

In Blood and Snow Søren and Magda are reunited again after 30 years when Søren is never too old to learn some new tricks and lean on Magda for some assurances and peace of mind.

I will never tire of reading and catching up with the Original Sinners. This was one “hot” read for the middle of a cold winter.

Many thanks to Tiffany Reisz and NetGalley for my copy to read and review

My feelings about this book are kind of all over the place. It's an odd one. Parts I loved and parts, well... not so much.

It wasn't until I got to the end that I completely understood how all of the stories fit together and why. Essentially the book is a lot of backstory and explanation of feelings and personal reasons for things that went on in previous books. Time-wise it jumps around. Some of this was a little challenging because the stories they explain were things I read quite a while back. Some of it gives you a sense of deja vu, and some seems completely new.

The book is, in parts, very talk-y. And not always in a good way. Some of the dialogue is just too glib, and some of it is hard to follow as far as just which character is saying what to whom. Some sections were way better than others.

The rather odd-ball-ish nature of the characters ought to make each one stand out as interesting individuals, but unfortunately their senses of humor and reasons for complaint, etc. just all start to sound alike throughout the book. So the dialogue tends to come across in part as just too clever for its own good. That became pretty tiresome.

However, the tremendous humanity and depth of feeling that was expressed drags this goofy book out of the doldrums and catapults it right back up into the "Wow!" category.

A little attention to editing in a couple of places wouldn't go amiss- i.e. supposedly straightening a collar on someone who's described earlier as not having a collar on. That kind of stuff.

All in all, I'm happy to have read the book and happy to have the opportunity to leave a review. It deserves 3 stars just because of the unevenness. Emotionally, it's a 5-star book.

10 star. Brutal. Tiffany Reisz’s books tear your heart out then stitch you back together leaving you with scars - scars you need to prove you survived. And, oh Mistress, please give us more. This is not a light read but one that invokes deep thoughts and makes you question so many things you thought you “knew”.

4.5 stars

I've read a few of Tiffany's stories mostly in anthologies. This set is very good. It helps fill in the gaps of the psychology that drives her characters. Soren, Nora and Kinsgsley are all here. You don't have to have read her other stories to enjoy this one. Descriptions are good. Make sure your OK with erotic scenarios!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Have you read the Original Sinners series? If not, you must. You will fall in love with the characters and their journey. You can't NOT love them and all their quirks, kinks and personalities. All I have to say is I wanna be besties with Nora.

Winter Tales are all the little novella goodies that Queen Tiffany Reisz has graced us with. Some previously published online, but also a little bit of new. This anthology of novellas starts with December Wine. We get to see the first meeting of Nico and Eleanor, while also having Zach along for the France trip. Sexy, humorous and also a bit emotional. I think Tiffany ends up missing the characters as much as we do, so revisiting them during the holidays is her gift to us and to herself ;) Thank you, Queen!
5 stars for all the tasty morsels. From how Nico met Nora, to Magdalena and Soren's history, to our beautiful threesome Kingsley, Nora and Søren....I adore everything about each and every little holiday tale. They are funny, melancholy, naughty and full of a history between all the characters involved. Kingsley, Søren, Nora, Nico, Zack and the whole gang are always a treat to revisit any time of the year. These winter treats are just special! Not to be missed! I will always want more from these well fleshed out characters that have been a huge part of my reading over the years. They bring me a sense of comfort while also making me laugh. What a great combination to have during the winter months!

Lovely festive read. It was a heart warming romance. It was a wonderful book to read. It was well written and flowed well.

Feels 3
Steam 5
Storyline 5
Overall Rating 5
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Reviewed by Robin

Ahhhh...what a comfort to be immersed into the Original Sinners world. Reading these novellas made me long to relive the first time I met Eleanor, Kingsley and Soren. My favorite book in the series was about Kingsley and Soren’s budding relationship so you can guess which story I swooned over. I loved every single snippet into my favorite characters’ lives like a kinky voyeur getting off on a secret thrill. I will be over here in my corner waiting anxiously for more of my Priest, King and Mistress. Their love runs deeply but never smoothly.