In keeping with the Bah Humbug theme of this year’s anthology, Brian McKay hates Christmas. Teddy Bears is a quintessential Brandon Witt novel, filled with heartwarming emotions, quirky characterizations, and resolves in a satisfying HEA. Review: Aren’t we all looking for acceptance? The freedom to be who we are and have someone love us, warts and all? This feeling, the happiness and completeness when you meet someone who loves you, right where you are, is what this Christmas novella is all about. But with a little bit of holiday magic, James might help Brian learn to accept Christmas again-and himself. The idea that James has interest in him beyond an easy hookup is more than Brian can fathom. He’s not proud of his own bear status or his struggle with weight. When James Olsen, a gorgeous daddy bear who frequents the bathhouse, notices him, Brian is at a loss. The arrival of the holidays-with the annoying music, Christmas shopping, and all the reminders of how he disappointed his father-just reinforces his reclusive nature. At the best of times, his social life consists of work, role-playing games at a local toy shop, and making YouTube videos with his Teddy Bear hamsters. Amazon US Title: Teddy Bears (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016)Īt a Glance: This story is all about the feels and I highly recommend it.īlurb: Other than working the front desk of a gay bathhouse in Denver, Brian McKay is a bit of a recluse.
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