I only read the naughty list. And I think I finally discovered why Debra Dunbar doesn't really work for me. The story she tells is on the surface very likeable but (and this is a big one) she never manage to convince me of the depravity of humankind. like in this story she talks about junkies. The way you would talk about props in a play. I can seem like an interesting topic for conversation but it's really not. People who are addicted are always chasing that one perfect high. She talks about that somewhat but not about the negative side of that. Not with any emotion. No thought about the person behind the junkie. And this happens throughout her stories. Something happens and she tells the surface story. It's frustrating because I really like the idea behind every book. (but not with the angel. What angel find it acceptable to assault somebody and doesn't count that as a sin? But eating food is a big no no? If that was not a thing in the serie every book would get one star extra). I will read the next book in the serie. But I will never reread it. ( )

The rating is for Susan Illene's story about Kerbasi which was wonderful and heartfelt.

Yes, as usual I only read one story out of the whole anthology and I really, really enjoyed it! It's a sad Christmas story, and Kerbasi here is shown in such a light that the reader can't hep but secretly find him adorable. Aww, this was sweet, totally recommend it! ( )