Santa's Secrets

By: K.C. Wells

Narrated by: John Solo

Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

Anthony has a secret.
One Christmas Eve when he was twelve, he found Santa laying presents under the tree.
He never told a soul. And the following year he snuck out of bed to see if he could repeat the event.
Every Christmas Eve for more than 40 years, he and Santa have met, only now, they’re friends. But although Anthony is ageing, Santa hasn’t changed since that first night.

Something has changed in Anthony, however.
He wants more than one night a year.
He wants Santa.
Except he knows it’s a fantasy.
Everyone knows there’s a Mrs. Claus, right?

Santa has a secret.
And when he finally shares it with Anthony, the consequences will rock both men.

But what will it take to make both their dreams come true?

©2022 K.C. Wells (P)2022 K.C. Wells

Amazing story

I love this story. It sent me on a rollercoaster of emotions. And also, sort of portrayed some of my fantasies of Santa.
Thank you and I look forward to more of your books.

Santa Gets His HEA

Truly original storyline, I am blown away! Loved everything about this book. Narration is excellent. Highly recommend!

Achingly Wonderful

A story of a span of time. Of love and loneliness. A great story that I’ll revisit for years to come.
Merry Christmas ✨

A year is never too long.

I think I cried while reading this book.
Having to wait a whole year for that special person seems like forever. but in a blink of an eye it's Christmas Eve. The sad part comes when Christmas morning comes and it's time to say goodbye/see you next Christmas Eve.

I enjoy this story, it's a different take on the story of Santa Claus/St. Nick and how things are not what they seem.
Human imagination is very strong, we just don't want to believe/ refuse to believe that anything can happen once we put our minds to it.

Excellent story KC.

The Hallmarky Christmas Romance I've Always Wanted

This sweet and steamy story is like everything I want (but never get) out of Hallmark Christmas romance movies. It's an interesting take, has lots of heart and holiday cheer with a touch of angst, and it all left me smiling. (It's about time the "real" Santa got his HEA!)

The blurb and other reviews (and the absolutely gorgeous cover!) do a great job of outlining the premise, and this story really is as sweet as it sounds - without any sort of sugar shock. It's magical yet grounded in realism, if that makes any sense. I appreciated the author's imaginative and unique spin on how Santa came into being and his existence in the "North Pole."

This could fall into the best friends to lovers trope, but it's much more than that. The years of longing, the uncertainty, the realizations, the revelations. I loved how Santa and Anthony's love story unfolded - slowly and (ironically) believably - through the decades. Their love grew piece by piece with each yearly encounter, snapshots of how they built a relationship over time, and it all gets pretty steamy too.

Stories told in time lapse style are interesting. I always wonder why authors choose to feature this or that moment and, in this case, which year (Christmas) of Anthony's life to chronicle. I enjoyed "seeing" his concerns, experiences, priorities, etc., change over time, just as they would in real life. His friendship with Santa that grew into a romantic relationship was one of the few constants in his life, and the author really shows how that grows stronger through the years.

Narrator John Solo delivers a solid performance here, creating distinct voices for Santa and Anthony. This is an audio book I'll be listening to again, and not just at Christmastime.

delightful - solid 4.5 stars

📖 Story comment: heart-warming, low drama, sweet story, good pace. The characters are enchanting and their story gave me all the appropriate "feels". ... what more can you ask for in a Christmas story.
I enjoyed the way "the Santa myths" were set straight ! 😉

What I'd call an "easy listen" - something that can be listened to while doing something else without losing track of the story.

🎧 Narrator comment: [For me] Sometimes John Solo's narration can be a little hit and miss. He has absolutely nailed the performance on Santa's Secrets. His voice really suited the characters (especially as Anthony gets older), I had no problem distinguishing the characters from each other and his rhythm, inflections and intonations all worked to bring the book to life.

Delightful ❤️

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📌 Where does it fall on my personal scale? 8
• 1 not my thing • 2 didn't like the narration • 3 didn't keep my attention • 4 was good, but once was enough • 5 enjoyed it • 6 will listen again if i'm in the mood for the narrator • 7 goes on the "re-listen" list [4⭐] • 8 kept me up past bed-time [4.5⭐] • 9 recommended to family/friends [4.75⭐] • 10 own it in multiple formats [5⭐] • 11 keep a copy with me at all times [5⭐]

Wonderful story.

I am so in love with this story. I am really happy I got to read/listen to it. The author did a fantastic job showing a different view or idea of what the fairytale could be in a different world. I recommend this book to everyone who loves holiday stories with a twist.