Christmas Tail by D. J. Manly

Santa had many obstacles before he married Ms. Claus, and the greatest was her family. I mean really, who wants their daughter to marry a short toy maker? They eventually got married, but the family never accepted him until he received a letter from her Aunt Mildred asking for help. Aunt Mildred wants her nephew’s lover, Logan Fine, punished for hurting him and breaking his heart. Logan spent one night with Brian and never wants to repeat it. Logan is a one-time guy who never expects to change. Boy is he surprised when Santa shows up and takes him away to his winter wonderland, where things are not always as they seem. Logan has difficulties believing in the magic of Christmas, even when it is staring him in the face. Lecherous elves, talking reindeer, and a request from Santa might just change Logan’s life. This story is one filled with laughter, erotic scenes, and maybe, if we are lucky, a Christmas wish fulfilled.

Mr. Manly has taken the timeless story of Santa Claus and has transformed it in a way that I never envisioned. Logan’s surprise and reaction to Santa and his flying reindeer was priceless and very funny. The many distinct personalities of the elves were brought to life for the reader. I loved how Santa justified his reasons for kidnapping Logan, but he may just be smarter than everyone in Christmas Land thinks. You don’t become Santa Claus and not know how people really think. Santa may have some tricks up his sleeve that could surprise everyone. Thanks go to Mr. Manly for a funny and surprising story that is filled with holiday cheer.

Reviewed by: Teresa