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Jonty's Christmas by Barbara Elsborg
5.0
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“Just hold me gently.” “I can do that.” “And never let me go.” “I can do that too.” Devan kissed him.
These characters are so special to me, and I don’t think I could ever get tired of Jonty and Devan. I don’t know if I’m just very tired or what, but this novella made me cry a lot. Jonty just wanted Devan’s family to love him. He wanted it so badly, and they treated him like crap. My heart couldn’t deal. Thankfully the book ended on a more positive note with a touch of forgiveness and understanding. Not from me, as I’m rather unforgiving, but from Devan and Jonty.
I’m not at all interested in seeing Griff redeem himself, and mostly he didn’t. But, if like me, you wished for more information on the entire situation with Devan and Griff after reading The Making of Jonty Bloom, then you should certainly read this one.
Again, Barbara Elsborg is amazing, and the stuff she comes up with is unreal. Mega clever writer.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Christmas themed
Established couple
Romcom vibes
Novella
Family troubles
Meeting the in-laws
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Mention of being cheated on by an ex
Mentions of child abuse and neglect (past, off page, some details)
Brief mentions of parent death (past, off page, cancer)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 3rd person, dual POV
Genre: Contemporary romance, M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile
Pages: 112
After they’d moved the gifts out of sight, Devan caught hold of him and pulled him close. “Don’t you dare say you’re sorry or ask if I’m all right,” Jonty mumbled into Devan’s chest. “I’m sorry. Are you all right?” Jonty kicked his shin.
“What’s in that big box you’ve bought for my father?” “That’s seven times you’ve asked me and my answer is the same. You’ll have to wait and see.” Devan whined. “Don’t worry. He’ll love it and your mum will definitely love the Pornhub subscription.” “I really wished I was sure you were joking.”
Jonty had felt it was like standing outside in the rain, watching a party to which he hadn’t been invited. This time he had been invited and yet, there was still that feeling of not being wanted. Only from Devan’s mum but she was the one who Jonty had needed to be happy to see him.
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“Just hold me gently.” “I can do that.” “And never let me go.” “I can do that too.” Devan kissed him.
These characters are so special to me, and I don’t think I could ever get tired of Jonty and Devan. I don’t know if I’m just very tired or what, but this novella made me cry a lot. Jonty just wanted Devan’s family to love him. He wanted it so badly, and they treated him like crap. My heart couldn’t deal. Thankfully the book ended on a more positive note with a touch of forgiveness and understanding. Not from me, as I’m rather unforgiving, but from Devan and Jonty.
I’m not at all interested in seeing Griff redeem himself, and mostly he didn’t. But, if like me, you wished for more information on the entire situation with Devan and Griff after reading The Making of Jonty Bloom, then you should certainly read this one.
Again, Barbara Elsborg is amazing, and the stuff she comes up with is unreal. Mega clever writer.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Christmas themed
Established couple
Romcom vibes
Novella
Family troubles
Meeting the in-laws
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Mention of being cheated on by an ex
Mentions of child abuse and neglect (past, off page, some details)
Brief mentions of parent death (past, off page, cancer)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 3rd person, dual POV
Genre: Contemporary romance, M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile
Pages: 112
After they’d moved the gifts out of sight, Devan caught hold of him and pulled him close. “Don’t you dare say you’re sorry or ask if I’m all right,” Jonty mumbled into Devan’s chest. “I’m sorry. Are you all right?” Jonty kicked his shin.
“What’s in that big box you’ve bought for my father?” “That’s seven times you’ve asked me and my answer is the same. You’ll have to wait and see.” Devan whined. “Don’t worry. He’ll love it and your mum will definitely love the Pornhub subscription.” “I really wished I was sure you were joking.”
Jonty had felt it was like standing outside in the rain, watching a party to which he hadn’t been invited. This time he had been invited and yet, there was still that feeling of not being wanted. Only from Devan’s mum but she was the one who Jonty had needed to be happy to see him.
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