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I’m going to start by saying that I’m not really much of a seasonal book reader but for 7 Christmases I’ve enjoyed this wacky, goofy, crazy series with the weirdest titles, this year’s is tame in comparison. I’m sad to see it end on one hand, on another I also don’t “do” series for long so I’m also glad the author didn’t drag it on. “Santa” was a fitting finale, and what growth the actual Santa had along the way. It also has a fitting HEA to wrap up the entire series.

I don’t recommend this for anyone other than those who have read the series. You really do need to have read the previous series books. Everyone from prior books make an appearance and you just won’t know who this cast of characters are or where they fit if you start here.

Candi Kay has placed letters to Santa in between some chapters and they are cute and funny to read. I thought this was such a nice touch. The titles to the stories in The Gazette are funny too.

Willy is off the chain in his exuberance to rid the North Pole of Mary Claus with the elegantly named Operation Rid-A-Ho. He’s also up to his matchmaking ways… with not so much success this year. But most of all, Santa has done what the Fates said would never happen, he’s found a true mate.

Bye, Willy and Co. May you all live long and enjoy your days of love and eternal Christmas in the beautiful – and gossipy – North Pole. Wait for me (you have great quarantine in place) I’m packing my bags to come and meet you all post COVID.

I'm not ready to say goodbye!

From the minute I stumbled upon Willy the Kinky Elf five years ago, I've been enamored by these characters. With each book, I fell more and more in love with Ms. Kay's version of the North Pole.

I love that for all the humor and silliness, there's also a tremendous amount of heart. These characters aren't one dimensional cartoons. They're flawed characters with real life problems.

One of the things I love most about this series is the integration of characters from one book to the next. Each couple becomes part of the next couple's story and the ones that follow.

If you'd have asked me at the beginning whether I thought Santa should have his own book, I would have said no. Even after Barry's book, I still would have said no. But Dylan's book changed my opinion of him. I started to see beyond the surface. Then Luke's book sealed it for me. And now, he's the Santa I wanted him to be. Although it was a little weird picturing Santa kissing (and doing other things). I know, I know, he doesn't really look like the Santa we all know.

I really loved that we got to see a more vulnerable side of Santa and at times I wanted to give him a great big hug. I loved seeing him with Drew but even more than that I loved how everyone came together for him and how he was accepted as part of the gang.

The return of Mary Claus gave me pause. I hated that she was coming back and was dreading the chaos she was going to create. But I needn't have worried. Santa wasn't about to take any more of her crap but Willy really outdid himself with Operation Rid-A-Ho. Damn, do I love that elf!

I've been waiting all series to see Mary get what was coming to her and I've got to say, it was worth the wait!!

Saying goodbye to this series is bittersweet but my heart is really happy. This series and these characters will stay with me for a long, long time.

Best one yet. We get Luke's story in this one after meeting him in the previous book. He really went through so much at the hands of his family. We get the mystery while the North Pole security team and Santa try to figure out who attacked Luke and why. We get to see more of the depths of the damage that the evil HO HO has done. Micah and his family were so sweet. Of course we get more of the mom's and Willy in this one to bring in the humor and reinforcement when needed. Looking forward to Santa's story now that he's turning into a nicer guy without the evil HO HO.

A fun series. This one had more serious moments, yet interwoven with Willy’s crazy humor and the group of moms made this book. Lucas, an ex-rent boy meets his mate, Micha. The hidden secret of Lucas comes out. He finds love and a new family. And just when you think a great happy ending, then Bam! Drama, drama, twisty turns, leaves you wanting the next book!!

4.5 Stars

I don't know what it is about this series that keeps me smiling every time but I do really enjoy it. This one has a little bit deeper of a character arc as we learn more about the secrets Santa and Mrs. Claus are keeping. Of course Mrs. Claus is as evil as ever, though maybe there's a little bit more to Santa than we've seen in the past. Dylan's always been on the outskirts of the good people in the North Pole. Raised by a horrible man and having grown up in Mistletoe Hill, the one place in the North Pole even Santa won't got, Dylan's carved out a place for himself there. He's got his bar, and it may be the only safe space in Mistletoe Hill for people to have a drink without fear. But no matter how hard he tries he can't forget the sight of one particular reindeer last Christmas.

I enjoyed watching Willy's machinations to get Cole and Dylan back into each other's company. Of course as soon as that happens, well mate bonds are strong things. There's a lot Dylan doesn't know about his history and he's always wondered what truly happened to his mother, the one person in his life he ever thought cared about him. It was great to see Dylan restoring bonds with old friends and getting to have a real life for once. He and Cole were very sweet together.

I'll cut to the chase. I love a bad boy. Dylan is a bad boy. He's hot, he drives a Harley, and he only cares about how many bucks he can fuck in one night. Then he meets Cole and only has eyes (and I'll just say it..... his cock) for his new mate. Or should I say that elf Willy forces him to meet Cole. I like Cole but he's such a good guy. Not a bad thing but this girl loves her a bad boy.

Then there's the rest of the NP gang. What I really love about this series is how the author weaves past characters into each new book. Willy the elf. Need I say more? He's crazy. Crazy as all fuck but I love him. There's a scene in the jewelry store with Willy that I read during a meeting. I still have a job after giggling out loud so that's something I suppose.

Seriously. Don't read that scene unless you're in a place where you can laugh out loud. I can't even type this without laughing. That elf is nuts. I work in sales. I want to hire the little fucker. I'd be set and never have to do another day of work.

Mrs Claus takes evil to a new level in this book. I don't know how she can come back from what was revealed here. It was nice to see Santa finally grow a pair with her. I'm curious to see what happens with him in upcoming books. I don't care about her. I used to love to hate her. Now I just hate her.

Dylan has to find out what happened to his mother before he can give his all to his new mate. All our fave players from past books are right there to help him, including Blake Simpson who Dylan knew from his using days and hated.

I admit to being surprised over how things came together. Not at all what I was expecting.

I'm still having fun with this series when i'm normally bored to tears by book three of a series. I want more. And Willy? I wanna see his butt too. Honey, there ain't nothin' wrong with wanting to look at nice things. 🙂

This was book 4 in the "Willy the Kinky Elf & His Bad-Ass Reindeer" series. Barry who is Blake's little brother he is lonely when Willy and Seth come into the shop that he is working in he meets a young shy elf Ricky who happens to be his mate. Both of them were in abusive relationships. Blake was physically and mentally abused for a year by and older rich guy Ashton. Ricky was abused more sexually by a friend of his fathers. Abuse is never okay and I felt bad for what each of these characters went through. Turns out Ashton wants Barry back and he is willing to do anything to get what he wants. At first Ricky thinks that Barry only wants him for sex and after they have it he leaves. It was funny when Aston tries to kidnap Barry and Willy stops his plans this was a good read. The guys do everything thing to keep him safe. When the parents Ricky's mother doesn't like him because he is a reindeer. I loved that Barry stood up to his ex. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.