Holiday Games

by Jaci Burton

• ISBN10: 1101636122
• ISBN13: 9781101636121
• Publish Date: 19 November 2013
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Penguin Group USA, Inc
• Format: eBook
• Language: English

Reviews

[Sam@WLABB]

Rating: 3.5 Stars

It's always nice to catch up with the Riley clan, and Burton gave this novella to the fans as a gift. All out favorite couples are back together as they prepare for Jenna's wedding and Christmas. In addition, we have a disheartened Liz, who is bent on getting pregnant, and has committed to the baby making 100%.

Lots of fun stuff in this one: the bachelor and bachelorette parties, the wedding, the rehearsal dinner, a Cole vs. Mick football game, Christmas. I got a little teary, as they are quite a few sentimental and sweet moments are these special occasions are shared, and we reflect on how the Riley family has grown and flourished. And let's not forget, Liz is trying to get pregnant, so Burton gives us a lot of hot schmexy stuff (considering how short this novella was, there is A LOT of it).

I am fan of this series and the Riley family, so I was entertained and pleased with this novella.

[kimbacaffeinate]

It’s Christmas at the Riley house, and Liz’s first time hosting. She and hubby Gavin are trying to make a baby and frustration is beginning to set in for Liz. She is a planner; an organizer and things are not going as scheduled. This creates some sexy escapades with Gavin. A wedding and a party to plan all add to the tale and bring other characters from previous books into the mix.

Being part of a series and a novella to boot, I felt like I walked into a movie midway. All of the characters are likable, and Chase is smexy, but I didn’t really get to know them or get attached. I do not believe this is the writer’s fault, but mine since clearly this is released after the sixth novel and meant to bring beloved characters together for the holiday.

Holiday Games takes us through December leading up to Christmas dinner at the Riley’s. We attend a bachelor and bachelorette party and a wedding. As the busy holiday season gets underway we share some sexy time with Gavin and Liz in some of the oddest places. Overall, this was a fun read but since I was unfamiliar with the characters, I never really slipped in and got swept up.

Copy received in exchange for unbiased review and​ full review​ originally published @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer

[Cocktails and Books]

It’s Christmas with the Riley’s. Liz and Gavin Riley love married life, but Liz is stressed out this holiday season. She is hosting the Riley family for Christmas and wants everything to be perfect. There is also a wedding in the family and Liz is disappointed she isn’t pregnant after a year of trying. Through it all, Gavin is relaxed, loving and supportive. Gavin and Liz have a lot of hot sex everywhere trying to conceive a baby.

Jaci Burton writes an entertaining novella about the Riley clan in 6.5 of the Play by Play series. Gavin is a professional baseball player and other members in his family are also professional athletes. I have read all the books in the Play by Play series and was excited to catch up with the characters featured in the other books. This story includes everyone in the Riley family, but the main emphasis is on Liz and Gavin trying to start a family. Will Liz and Gavin’s wish come true?

Reviewed by Karen for Cocktails and Books

[Ing Cruz]

Loved, loved, loved catching up with the Riley gang! Best part was my favorite couple of the series was front and center. Oh Gavin and Liz..how I love you all. Great addition to this awesome series.