BAH, HUMBUG-Written by Leigh Greenwood. Nate Jerome, an advertising exec, wanted to go somewhere hot for the holiday season, to get away from business, and the ice cold weather. But when he gets an invitation from his neighbor, Milly Thurston, to spend a cozy, passionate, holiday with her, it's an offer he can't refuse. 4 stars.

CHRISTMAS PRESENT-Written by Elaine Fox. When Susannah Murphy returns home for Christmas, she meets up with a late-night savior, who may just be the person who can teach her the true meaning of love and happiness. 4 stars.

BLUE CHRISTMAS-Written by Linda Winstead. Jess Lennox has had enough bad luck with dating, to know that she will NEVER, EVER date a musician. But when he meets up with Jimmy Blue, a handsome, up-and-coming one. She takes a chance on love, and may just have a happy ending. 4 stars.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the three stories in this holiday collection, and hope to read more by these authors. Fans of the holiday collection, "The Night Before Christmas" will relish in these stories.

Erika Sorocco