Elaine White's Life in Books

Book – Loving Blitz (North Pole City Tales #4)
Author – Charlie Cochet
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 94
Cover – Gorgeous!
POV – 3rd person, dual POV (with one added character POV)
Would I read it again – Yes!
Genre – LGBT, Holiday, Fantasy, Christmas


Wow! This series just keeps getting better and better and better.

I'll admit, the minute I finished this, even before writing this review, I checked to make sure there would be a book after the next one. I know who book 5 is going to be about, from the blurb, but there's another couple I desperately need and I wanted to make sure they got their story. Though unconfirmed as the couple of the book, I at least get to know there's another installment. Because I. NEED. IT. NOW.

At first, I was scared for Cupid and Blitz, because they're the friend-zone-likely risk of two best friends who are crushing massively on each other and I wasn't sure what would get in their way or how badly it would affect them. All throughout the story, I was scared for their future. More so than in other books. But, the way they dealt with it and the way it all worked out was magical.

For secondary characters, the usual suspects made a lovely, if often brief, appearance – Tim, Noel, Rudy, Jack, Vale, Vixen, Hollis, Donner, Dasher and Comet. By far the most interesting side story was Dasher. He's one feisty fella. That moment with him and the King, at the Ball was both terrifying and thrillingly exciting. Then, later, I just about wet my knicker in excitement over how it was all turning out!

I was a little confused at first as to why we got Gunne's – Cupid's brother – POV, but it all made sense in the end and, quite honestly, the story wouldn't have made sense without it.

Although the story ended at 88% (giving it the biggest back-matter of the series so far) I wasn't too disappointed. Charlie Cochet always knows how to give the story everything it needs, in whatever space it needs. And ending with that small confrontation between Donner and Calder was so promising and exciting; it gave me hope and makes me excited to move onto Book 5. But, not withstanding that excitement, I really truly desperately NEED Dasher and the King to get their story. Pretty please?

I'm not going to bother repeating the gushing of previous reviews for this series (great plotting, world building, characterisation, detail) but I will reiterate that there is probably no better series of books to keep you feeling all warm and snuggly on a wintery night, wrapped up in a blanket, with a cup of hot cocoa.

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Favourite Quote(s)

“The orchestra broke off into a cheerful melody Cupid instantly recognized. Oh! It was his favourite dance. He swiftly handed his glass to a passing waiter and grabbed Blitz's wrist. “Dance with me.”
Blitz looked uncertain. “But this dance is for sweethearts.”
“Well, we're best friends. That's kind of like a couple.”
“I, uh...” Blitz's uncertainty melted into a warm smile. “Okay.””

“He is your Elska.”

“Donner folded his arms over his chest. “Why should we trust you?”
“You shouldn't.” Calder leaned into Donner and gave him a toothy grin. “I am a very wicked elf. Stand too close and I might just eat you up.” Calder snapped his teeth, and Donner gave a start. He took a step back before glaring at Calder, who laughed.”