When a reindeer shifter and the woman he’s secretly loved for decades get snowed in at his market on Christmas Eve, tinsel isn’t the only thing getting tangled.

Ken Caulfield has harbored a secret love for his best friend’s sister since high school, but the unspoken “bro code” has kept him from pursuing Gabrielle Ruiz for decades. When a Christmas Eve snowstorm traps them together in his market, the heat between them can no longer be denied.

Under twinkling lights and surrounded by holiday treats, their lifelong attraction finally ignites—from heated confessions to passionate encounters against the backdrop of a Christmas miracle. But with family expectations and years of missed opportunities between them, can they transform one magical night into a lifetime of love? As New Year’s Eve approaches, these star-crossed lovers might discover that some presents are worth waiting for, especially when they come wrapped in tinsel kisses.

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:  Tinsel Kisses
Series:  Yule Fall in Love #5
Author:  Kat Vroman
Published:  September 23, 2025
My Rating:  4.5 stars

Tinsel Kisses is the fifth title in the Yule Fall in Love series. This time around, Gabrielle and Ken find that friendship is about to turn into a forever love full of holiday magic… if they take the risk.

As two people who are no longer in the blush of youth, Gabrielle and Ken have been dancing around the simple fact that they love each other, and have for many years.  Yet, that silly “bro code” of the males of the species, and so many missed chances for them both, have kept them firmly in the friend zone… where someone in love does not want to be.

Snowed in on Christmas Eve in Ken’s market, they’ll finally speak their truths, share a few confessions about how they really feel about each other, and, perhaps, take the chance that, finally, the timing is right for them to step into a future… together.

If you enjoy a Shifter Romance with all the pent-up emotions you could possibly hope for between a couple, when the “bro code” isn’t as important as claiming the one you love as your mate, then you’d love Tinsel Kisses by Kat Vroman.  As always, it’s well-written, steamy, emotional, and delivers a love story that is just right for two people who have been waiting for their happily ever after for far too long.

*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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