One electric touch across a souvenir shop counter, and snowshoe rabbit shifter Eve Madison finds herself utterly spellbound by the brother of Hollywood’s biggest star.

When Diego Sanz walks into Eve’s beach shop on a chilly November day, neither expects the immediate, explosive connection that sends heat racing through their bodies with just the brush of their fingertips. He’s a world-renowned luthier with celebrity connections; she’s a small-town shop owner who can transform into a fluffy snowshoe rabbit at will.

Their whirlwind romance defies all logic—from an impulsive first date to a snowed-in night at a mountain lodge where passion finally ignites. But as their connection deepens with inexplicable intensity, both wonder if fate has something magical in store for them.

With Christmas approaching and the promise of forever hanging in the balance, Eve and Diego must decide if they’re brave enough to trust this unexplainable bond. After all, when you’ve found your soulmate, sometimes the only reasonable thing to do is to follow your heart—even if it leads to a Vegas chapel with an Elvis officiant in a Santa suit.

Titles in the Yule Fall in Love series (Corvid Valley world connection) include:  Hot Cocoa Kisses ~ Mistletoe Kisses ~ Gingerbread Kisses ~ Sleigh Bell Kisses ~ Tinsel Kisses ~ Evergreen Kisses ~ Candy Cane Kisses ~ Nutcracker Kisses ~ 

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

Title:  Nutcracker Kisses
Series:  Yule Fall in Love #8
Author:  Kat Vroman
Published:  September 26, 2025
My Rating:  4.5 stars

Nutcracker Kisses is the eighth title in the Yule Fall in Love series, and in my own personal opinion, I think the author saved the best for last with Eve and Diego… I’ve enjoyed every single book in this Christmas series, but I adored this final story and chuckled far more at the antics of the characters.

Eve is a snowshoe rabbit shifter who owns a souvenir shop and is, by her own definition, just an average woman who happens to turn into a fluffy rabbit when warranted.  Nothing great to see here.  Except she’s far more, and it will take an electrifying moment with a visiting stranger to show that to her.  Diego, a luthier or, in more common terms, someone who has the skill to build or repair stringed instruments like guitars, is in town for a short time with his sibling.  They hadn’t expected the cooler weather, so they were shopping for something warm in Eve’s shop.  Who knew that the sale of a sweatshirt would be the catalyst for finding forever love!

I had such fun with Eve and Diego’s story.  It’s full of laugh-out-loud moments, tender encounters, and sizzling moments, hot enough to fuel a fireplace.  It’s also a story of finding that perfect person for you, and being willing to take a few risks along the way to a forever love.  If you enjoy an emotional Shifter Romance that’s well-written, gives you cozy feels and heated glances, an Elvis Santa rockin’ a wedding, and a couple who will capture your heart, then you’re going to love Nutcracker Kisses by Kat Vroman.  I’m sorry to see this holiday series of quick romantic adventures come to a close, but what an amazing experience it’s been.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the author or the author’s team via Booksprout, and I sincerely thank them for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review, giving my personal opinion about this book.*

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