Member Reviews
This Anthology brings us right back into the Original Sinners world.
And if you haven't yet read this series - please do it right the eff now - start with book 1 The Siren and keep going ... it's so worth it!
We already know some of the stories - but this first one is brand new!
We follow Nora and editor hottie Zach to France. Nora wants to find King's son!
We all know how that story ends - but we never knew how they found him, how they first meet!
And also - Zach and Nora might spend some sexy times together...☺
Then we get to hear a few other little scenes from our favorite people. Like this one about a Christmas a few years before the first book. Our three darlings are not really on speaking/loving terms, but that year we might get a very sexy threesome holiday. ☺
I just adore this series. I could read a new story/novella/novel/3000-pager every month for the rest of forever!
Which is kind of weird. I hate religion and I'm not into BDSM. But these people are some of the best book characters ever written. I love them. I love their lives and their stories and adventures.
This was a beautiful holiday anthology! Something really pretty to sit on your Original Sinner shelf.
Tiffany Reisz is one the rare authors that can pull off short stories and novellas with the same brilliance that she writes her full length novels. With her characteristic wittiness, on point humor, smart and utterly original references, her books are just fun to read. These short stories about beloved characters will be a treat for any fan. I loved the Winter theme, from Soren and Kingsley on the ice to a Christmas truce referencing the WWI Christmas Truce, I loved it all!
I adore these short tales - a must-read for fans of the Original Sinners series. Reading this makes me want to start with book 1 and read them all again (for the upteenth time). Reading these stories provides a more in-depth look at the main characters and their backstories, which are both fascinating and bewitching.
I received a free ARC via NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.
Reading an Original Sinners book makes me as giddy as a kipper. I do those wicked little giggles. Those throaty dirty laughs. Full on belly wobble chuckles. And I don’t move unless I need a wee. Then I move and move quickly usually with my kindle in hand so I don’t miss a beat.
If Søren was a season he would be winter. Cold, hard, ice, sharp, unforgiving, unyielding, cruel. And yet TR reveals little by little that within the ice beats a heart so pure and full of love that I forget to be scared of him anymore.
Winter Tales is a joyful anthology of 5 Sinners tales:
December Wine tells of Nora and Zach’s expedition to France to find the illegitimate son of Kingsley. Zach and Nora have the green light to misbehave and misbehave they do. It is a story as delicious as the wine made by Nico.
The Christmas Truce, when the snow began to melt and the giving and receiving of Christmas gifts is heart warming. I want to put my lovely threesome in a snow globe and keep them always. I reviewed this one when I first read it. Second read was still worthy of 5 stars.
Poinsettia is the young Søren in Rome enjoying the gifts of Christmas with his favourite Domme instructress Magdalena. Their gifts for each other brought tears of joy to my eyes. Full review posted separately (always thinking of my goodreads target).
The Scent Of Winter, oh the winter and that smell of snow, smoke and pine cones that is so Søren. This beautiful tale is THE one that made me realise how human Søren is. That his heart beats with love, with fear, with jealousy, with pain and longing. My heart melted just like his did. I already reviewed this one separately but updated it.
And finally Blood and Wine where Søren aka Bambi visits Magdalena again. It’s timing is just after the birth of Fionn and Søren is looking for reassurance and comfort from his former teacher. And why not flog a young European royal just for funsies?
My adoration of all things Sinners continues. Five very worthy stars for five very fine short stories.
The book features a brand new novella in the Original Sinners world and a collection of previously released stories. Reading them isn’t a punishment because I love to revisit this amazing world again and again.
If you are familiar with the world then you know that Nora found Nico, but what exactly happened between them we never knew, until now.
It is bittersweet book, because you know that this is a turning point for certain characters and relationships. It is sad, but also funny, very sexy and emotional and the writing is almost poetic.
Tiffany Reisz makes those first moments between Nora and Nico count and with a few lines everything chances forever. and I was so happy to get more Zach and Nora. I missed them together.
A very good book full of many tails. One to read over a weekend. Add this one to your list. I enjoyed every moment of it.
How do I love Tiffany Reisz, let me count the ways ... If you're not an Original Sinners fan, we can't be friends, just kidding (maybe not). In all seriousness, please read from the beginning, this novella is may be lost on you if you haven't read the other books. Not to say you can't read it because you can and if you do, after you have, I say start from the very beginning with The Siren.
Ok enough of my tangent let me get this review going. I've missed Zach. He's come a long way from being the overly stuffy editor in The Siren, to now loving husband to Grace and father to Fionn. He's still a bit stuffy when need be. When Nora comes to England and ask for his help in finding someone near and dear to Kingsley, he was there for her.
This Christmas novella was more emotional than Ms. Reisz's previous ones, for those of you who have read the Original Sinners series, you will all understand.
I cannot sing enough praises or psalms for that matter for this author. She always brings laughter, joy and tears to my reading enjoyment. Ms. Reisz is on my bucket list of authors I would love to meet. Besides this novella, several other short stories that you may or may not have read which makes the read extra delicious. November 19, 2019 cannot get here soon enough for all of you to experience the magic of her writing.
*An ARC was provided via Net Galley for an honest review.*
I’ve been going through Tiffany Reisz withdrawals but I’m happy to say I’ve gotten my fix with this delightful little anthology. There are a few stories that I’ve read before but the first one is new. It’s the story of how Nora and Nico met and honestly? It’s about time! We were basically thrown into their relationship in medias res but now we know how they met!
This is a great little book to tide us Reisz fans over until the next full novel in the sinners series. Also winter/holidays are always a great time for tales of sexy time especially with Nora.
It was a beautifully written novel by an extremely talented writer. Excellent character depiction, plus an exciting storyline make for a roaring success. Highly recommended.
Nora Sutherlin's first meeting with Nico can finally be told. Nora enlists her editor ,Zach Easton on a mission to track down Kingsley's long-lost son. When I started reading I couldn't put it down.Tiffany Reisz is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can't wait for the next book.