Once Upon a Holiday

Series · 4 books · 2018-2021

By Jess Bryant

Books in series

Once Upon a December

2018

Gibson Frost hates Christmas. The holiday brings nothing but painful memories for him. It’s not a time for celebration or cheer so he works through the new year, avoiding as much fanfare as possible. Only this December is different because for the first time in a long time, he’s met someone that isn’t afraid to go toe-to-toe with him, to challenge him, and push him to open up. Felix Michaelson loves Christmas. His big, boisterous family celebrates the holiday the same way they do everything. Together and with all their heart. So when his parent’s new neighbor turns out to be a Grinch who wants to stomp all over their joy, he’s determined to show the man there’s plenty to celebrate. Somewhere beneath all that ice, he knows there’s a heart of gold. But is one month enough time to convince Gibson they could have a lifetime of happiness together or will Felix need a Christmas miracle to win the heart of a Grinch?

Once Upon a New Year

2019

Roman Frost is barely surviving. Every day of his life since the accident that left him scarred and disfigured has been one disaster after the next. Every year is another reminder that he should be dead. All he wants is to be left alone in his secluded manor home but of course his beloved nephews think differently. They’re convinced what he needs is a restart and what better time for a new beginning than at the start of a new year? Ash Beaumont isn’t what Roman expected when his nephews sent him an assistant. He’s young and bold and he isn’t intimidated by Roman’s scars or his scowls. He doesn’t pander and he doesn’t back down. He’s a breath of fresh air and the more time Roman spends with him, the more he remembers what its like to really live. The season of change is full possibilities. Ash brings light into Roman’s dark life. But is Roman brave enough to step from his shadow and back into the world or is his relationship with Ash just another disaster waiting to happen?

Once Upon a Valentine

2021

Branson Frost is out of control. His life is a mess. He doesn’t take anything seriously. He drinks too much, he parties too hard and he goes to bed with random strangers all so he doesn’t have to feel so alone. The one thing he doesn’t do is attachments which is why he's never let himself have the one man that might be able to rein him in for good. Julian Holland is always in control. As the executive assistant to the CEO of Frost Financial, he organizes and executes. He has his entire life planned out and getting his heart broken by a billionaire playboy isn’t on his to-do list. That’s why he swore to himself he’d never fall into bed with the charismatic younger brother of his boss, no matter how Branson’s reckless flirting makes him feel. Only one Valentine’s Day setup, too much champagne and three little words change everything they thought they knew about each other and themselves. Do opposites really attract or do Branson and Julian have more in common than they ever realized? Do we get to choose who we love or are our hearts always in control?

Once Upon an Ever After

2021

A M/M Gay For You, Friends to Lovers Holiday Romance Dawson Frost isn’t gay. He understands why people have a tendency to assume he is. After all, both of his older brothers and his uncle are in committed relationships with men. He doesn’t have anything against being gay, he just isn’t. He’s straight. It’s one of those things a man just knows about himself, isn’t it? He’s not attracted to other men. At least, he never was before. Not until he met Beau. Beau Beaumont isn’t a cliche. He is not in love with his straight best friend. He’s not. That would be stupid. Only, he’s not convinced Dawson is quite as straight as he thinks he is. No matter what his friend says, there’s no denying the chemistry between them. It’s more than friendship and it’s more real than anything Beau has ever experienced before in his life. Can Beau convince Dawson that what he’s feeling isn’t wrong? Can Dawson admit what he wants is more than friendship before it’s too late? Will they find a way to a happily ever after or are they bound to end in disaster?

Author

Jess Bryant

Author · 31 books

Jess Bryant is an avid indoorswoman. A city girl trapped in a country girl's life, her heart resides in Dallas but her soul and roots are in small town Oklahoma. She enjoys manicures, the color pink, and her completely impractical for country life stilettos. She believes that hair color is a legitimate form of therapy, as is reading and writing romance. She started writing as a little girl but her life changed forever when she stole a book from her aunt's Harlequin collection and she's been creating love stories with happily ever afters ever since. Jess holds a degree in Public Relations from the University of Oklahoma and is a lifetime supporter of her school and athletic teams. And why not? They have a ton of National Championships! She may be a girlie girl but she knows her sports stats and isn't afraid to tell you that your school isn't as cool as hers... or that your sports romance got it all wrong. For more information on Jess and upcoming releases, contact her at JessBryantBooks@gmail.com or follow her on her many social media accounts for news and shenanigans.