He was her first kiss. Her teenage crush. The guy she pined after for years. He is also her older brother’s best friend who dissed her when he left without a backwards glance. As if she was as forgettable as that kiss they shared.Now four years later, Jase Lathrop sits across the holiday dinner table from Cecelia Sundstrom, looking at her as if he wants to stuff her like the Thanksgiving turkey. … Thanksgiving turkey.
Cecelia might still be angry at Jase for leaving her, but it is Thanksgiving. And there’s always room for a second helping.
This is a short story that’s part of the Second Helpings series, a Thanksgiving-dinner themed standalone series. Check out all the fun and quick holiday stories by these other incredible authors: Frankie Love, Alexis Adaire, Tessa Blake, Olivia Hawthorne, Laney Powell, Vivian Ward, Derek Masters, Dori Lavelle, Sher Dillard and Tracy Lorraine.
*After reading this series, you’ll never look at drumsticks or gravy in quite the same way again.
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A fun, quick, steamy Thanksgiving story! The characters and writing were phenomenal, loved the storyline. Highly recommend this to pass some time over the Thanksgiving holiday!
Such a quick little nibble of a HOT Thanksgiving Holiday. Love the “older brother’s best-friend” troupe. It also gives that bit of Second Chance love, as they share a kiss, once while younger. Jase and C-C haven’t seen each other in 4 years, they are surrounded by all their family and sparks start flying. Wish the story was longer, but love the “snack” of hotness in this short story.
What a perfectly sweet and hot short story! A childhood crush on her brothers best friend, a hot kiss, and then being ghosted, only for him to come back Years later.
After an explanation, and apology they can’t keep their hands off each other!
This was a fast and quick read that will have you wanting more!!! I absolutely loved this second chance romance!!
Cecilia has had feelings for her brother’s best friend Jase however he never saw her as anything more than his friend’s little sister. They shared a kiss when she was 18 which meant a lot more to her than him so all she wants is to get through the meal and keep her feelings firmly hidden.
When Jase sees the grown-up Cecilia he is determined to make her his. Will they have their second chance?
Short and sexy this story hits the spot.
Great Thanksgiving read to have for the holidays. You will love reading Jase and Cecilia’s story. There is four years of distance between them. He’s her brothers best friend, her first kiss and teenage crush. Then he just disappeared. Now he’s back and wants to take what he wants and claim it. Strong characters and a great story line. I just love this Thanksgiving series. I can’t wait to read more of them.
Jase and cc’s story was short, sweet and got to the heart of the matter; lost love! Neither one took the risk all those years ago but with a second chance neither one will miss one more second of the love they deserve!
My only qualm….I WANT MORE!!!
Good short story. Jase & CC are hoping for a second chance. It’s Thanksgiving & Jase is visiting his best friend and CC’s older brother. She’s crushed on him hard since she was young. Then he kissed her and left. Now he’s back and the look in his eyes tells CC that he may not have forgotten that kiss.
Second Helpings are collaborations of short stories by different authors sharing a Thanksgiving theme & second chances. I’ve read the other collaborations and loved them (The Cocktail Girls, Halloween Honeys). These individual short stories are quick reads. Their brevity doesn’t lack romance, steam or that ‘Awww’ feeling when your heart melts.
This was short and sweet, just in time for Thanksgiving. Jase was shooting long lingering glances full of want and lust to Cecilia. I loved his desire to go after what he wanted. It’s been too long. He’s ready to make Cecilia his. CC has been smitten with Jase for so very long! Of course he has to be her brothers best friend.
This is a short hot and sweet second chance novella.
Thanksgiving brings these two back together.
It’s a bit forbidden, he’s her brothers best friend.
Things get steamy quick!
Fun and hot holiday quick read!
Whipped is such a deliciously sexy and sweet holiday treat! Absolutely enjoyed Jase & CC’s story. Definitely wouldn’t mind a second helping of those two together!!
Short and hot just in time for Thanksgiving! I’ve never read a Thanksgiving story before so this was a treat! It was quick and fun! I enjoyed it a lot!!!
Cecilia and Jase grew up together and her brother was his best friend. She had a huge crush on him and when she was 18, he gave her a kiss that she would never forget and then he disappeared. She was heartbroken but she moved on and tried to forget about him, but it wasn’t easy.
Thanksgiving is always a hectic time and you never know who will show up at your dinner table. Oftentimes it is someone you don’t even know or a long lost relative you don’t remember. In Cecilia’s case, Jase was the surprise guest at her table and she was not happy about it. He looked very handsome in his uniform and she couldn’t understand why he kept sneaking glances at her. His smoldering eyes heated her up and she practically drooled into her mashed potatoes. Why is Jace at dinner and what does he want with Cecilia?
This is a cute second chance holiday book that gives us all hope that the one person we never forgot, will show up when we least expect it. Holidays can be lonely for some people but for our couple, their reunion was the icing on the cake.
This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for Sierra Hill and her fabulous writing! Whipped is the perfect short, fun and SEXY second chance romance book! Jase and CC were fantastic!
This sexy little novelette was absolutely delicious! It serves up so much sweetness with a generous helping of heat. CC & Jase are adorable and Sierra Hill manages to convey so much about them and their feelings so well in such a short time! I loved this little Thanksgiving treat!!