Anyplace Else

Reviewed by Meredith for Diverse Reader

All of these Advent stories are beyond different. Some are funny, some more serious, others paranormal, and in Anyplace Else it was more urban fantasy than anything else. I will say it was very unique. However, it was also a bit haunting and by its end I wasn’t sure if it was really a happy ending at all. I suppose one would label it HFN.



Grant is in Hawaii for his twin’s wedding and it starts off cute. He’s depressed, lonely, hates his job. He flirts with the cute waiter all that. Then he takes a walk and the story gets a little strange.



I won’t give much away but he encounters Gods. And through the story he encounters Gods of different kinds and times. For a short story it was a lot to take in a small period of time. Perhaps if it was longer I could have worked more of it out in my head and even understood it a little better.



It is absolutely a unique addition to the Bah Humbug Advent Calendar and there were parts I was fascinated with. But on the whole I found it daunting and sad.

Toni's Review via Kimmers' Erotic Book Banter

Reading it made me feel a longing for the men themselves and it is one of those rare books that leaves you sighing with regret at the end knowing there are no more pages.

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One of my favorite things to look forward to during the Christmas holiday is Dreamspinner Press's annual advent calendar. This year focuses on “Bah Humbug” and I'm excited to see what each of the authors brings to the table. As always, I'm proud and honored to be included in this annual event.

Sitting on a beautiful beach at an amazing resort in Hawaii should not have one feeling melancholy and morose, but that's exactly where Grant is at. He feels like his life is boring, his job is ho-hum, and he can't even remember whether he used to have dreams or not. Of course multiple margaritas probably haven't helped him feel more positive so Grant decides to take a walk through the rain forest.

Grant meets a man who tells him a very old story, a story that happened long before Christians and Christmas, and Grant can't get the man or his predicament out of his head. But Grant can't stop what happens every year, for it must occur in order for the Solstice to move forward. There is no beginning without an ending.

A fascinating story filled with gods, legends, and lore. Plus a happy ending and a chance for love. What else could I ask for? Thank you, Kim.

NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews

A tale of the gods, discovering the magic, and finding love. Some things can't be changed but if the pain is shared than the rest of the time is even more rewarding.