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Fiction. Feminism. Fat Girls. · Dec 5, 2025

The 2nd Day of Boobsmas

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Kelly Reynolds · Fiction. Feminism. Fat Girls.

Dearest readers & romance goblins,

Welcome to the second day of Boobsmas, otherwise known as “the day we collectively decide to ignore our responsibilities and burrow under a blanket with a romance novel and a beverage that may or may not contain a concerning amount of whipped cream.”

Or the latest episode of Heated Rivalry. *sniff sniff* Oh, Scott Hunter…

François Arnaud as Scott Hunter in Heated Rivalry

Today, we are embracing the cozy, the soft, the deeply unhinged desire to be snowed into a cabin with a tall and tatted lumberjack.

Or, *sniff* Scott Hunter.

Along with a handful of holiday romance recommendations, today’s Boobsmas brings a delicious bookish recipe, a fun at-home game to enjoy during your next holiday movie watch, and of course, the…

To celebrate the second day of Boobsmas, I’m giving away a copy of my spicy holiday novella, Santa Monica Baby, plus a magnetic bookmark from my friends at Flirting with Fiction.

If you’re a fan of queer, big boys—with dirty, dirty mouths—then you’re going to love Austin. Did I mention he’s also a cat dad?

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All you have to do to enter is comment below on this post with your favorite holiday movie. Be sure to enter by 11:59 p.m. ET on December 10th.

And while we’re on the subject of Santa Monica Baby, here’s a (literal) taste of what you can expect from the book…

I love a good—but also, bad—holiday romcom, and thanks to Hallmark and Lifetime, along with multiple streaming networks, there is no shortage of movies to enjoy—but also, hate watch—this December.

So why not make a… friendly competition out of the experience? My fellow Aries will know what I’m talking about.

Holiday Romcom Bingo: Card #1

I’ve put together four slightly too-specific Bingo cards for you to enjoy during your next holiday romcom watching experience. Sorry, not sorry.

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Be sure to download the cards, play along, and tag me on Substack, Threads, Tiktok, or Instagram if you get a Bingo. And it should go without saying, but if you check off all sixteen squares in a single movie, seek help.

Holiday Romcom Bingo: Card #2
Holiday Romcom Bingo: Card #3
Holiday Romcom Bingo: Card #4

Naturally, it wouldn’t be Boobsmas without a few holiday romance recommendations. Be sure to add these to your December TBR list…

A Naughty List for Christmas by Kat Summers

This spicy holiday shortie follows Mia as she attempts to check some naughty experiences off her bucket list with her sexy coworker. 🎁 It’s a fast pace novella that is filled with 𝑠𝑢𝑔𝑎𝑟… 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎 𝑤ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑒.

📋 Spicy bucket list
🧣 No-strings attached naughty lessons
❄️ Workplace romance
🎄 Grinchy blue collar MMC
🏩 Ski resort holiday vibes
❤️‍🩹 Newly single FMC

Favorite Quote: “The more time I spend with her, the more I realize I’m willing to do a hell of a lot of things—including enjoying Christmas—if it means I get to keep her.”

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Christmas Wish by K.M. Ryan

This one is part of a ten book interconnected series called the Days of Christmas: Season 2. Annndd it’s book one in the series, so it’s the perfect place to start!

🎁Long-distance relationship
🎁Cozy small town
🎁Spicy romcom
🎁Career woman finding love
🎁Shy ski patrolman
🎁Lots of banter!

Favorite Quote: “I’ll be honest and let you know I’ve been very sexually frustrated since I saw you in December. I’m trying my hardest to behave right now, but I’m not sure how long that will last.”

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Vixen’s Guide to Christmas by Chelle Sloan

Calling all readers with a caregiving kink—he washes her hair, and demands to sleep closest to the door. You know, once they end up sharing the only bed…

🎄Rivals to Lovers
❄️Holiday Romance
🎄Forced Proximity
❄️Snowed-In
🎄One Bed
❄️Mistaken Identity
🎄One Night Turns More

Favorite Quote: “Fuck my life. If I see him with a puppy, I’m going to let him putting it in every hole.”

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I hope today’s newsletter brings you a little warmth, a little joy, and maybe a new book boyfriend or two.

Oh, and most importantly, a happily ever after for Scott Hunter. *sniff*

Be feral. Stay dangerous.
And happy holidays.

xo

Want to join my Facebook reader group, Kelly’s Book Baddies? It’s a welcoming and inclusive space for ALL romance lovers to talk about their favorite books. 🌈 We have weekly discussion topics, monthly giveaways, and the occasional recipe swap.

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Need a few more holiday romance recs? Great news! I have a series of spicy novellas, all of which take place between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, and feature a cast of queer, plus-size baddies. Plus, they’re set by the beach, and you know what that means? Crop tops at Christmas.

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When you subscribe to my Substack, you’ll automatically receive exclusive access to my sapphic shortie, “Love is in the Air.” 🏳️‍🌈👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩 This spicy short was originally published in the (now out of print) Queer and Cute anthology.

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