If you’ve fallen in love with The Kite or Tallowwood, you might be curious about the unexpected crossover that brings these two very different worlds together. The Kite and Tallowwood Christmas Crossover by N.R. Walker is a short story that merges the intense spy energy of Harry and Asher with the small-town mystery vibe of August and Jacob. But does it deliver the cozy holiday feeling readers might expect from a Christmas special? Let’s dive in.
The Kite and Tallowwood Christmas Crossover by N. R. Walker Series: The Milvus Files Series #1.5
Genres: Contemporary, MM Romance, Suspense
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Harry and Asher are living peacefully on the North Coast of NSW. Life is quiet, boring, and utterly perfect. Though coming from a life of danger and excitement, Harry worries that Asher will grow bored of the “normal” life. He misses the adrenaline, the action, and most of all, he misses his “baby.”
So Harry goes against his own better judgement and organises a special Christmas gift for Asher.
Life has been picture-perfect in the sleepy little town of Tallowwood. Since the horrors of the murder trial ended, Jake and August couldn’t be happier. Tallowwood was unassuming and uneventful—just how they liked it.
Even the town’s newest residents are decidedly normal. On paper, that is. In person, August isn’t so sure. He’d done background checks on them when they’d first arrived and found nothing, but something about them was off.
But when the Coffs Coast Gun Club sends an application for a Christmas gala day and a familiar name catches his eye, August is determined to meet the newcomers in an official capacity. He wants to see if his hunch is correct.
What was a surprise Christmas gift for Asher, might just unbox a whole can of worms.
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I’d already read Tallowwood and just finished The Kite, so I was thrilled to discover there was a crossover featuring both couples!
First things first: this short story doesn’t really work if you’ve only read one of the two books. You definitely need both backstories to fully understand what’s going on and who everyone is.
I loved seeing the four of them again, but I have to say: there is no real Christmas vibe here. Yes, it’s December, and there’s gift-giving, but don’t go into this expecting snowflakes and warm hugs by the fire.
I also thought the couples would bond or have some meaningful interaction, but nope. That doesn’t happen either.
That said, I LAUGHED. Like, really laughed. Asher is just too good, his sarcasm and chaos energy are unmatched and had me cracking up the whole time. I could read about him being absolutely unhinged forever.
“While I’m not a fan of the dirt you bring in on my nice clean floors, I am a fan of you being all dirty and sweaty.” Harry smirked at him, then very deliberately lifted the hem of his shirt and wiped his face, giving Asher a view of his abs and chest. Tit for tat.
The problem? The story just… ends. Like, you turn the page and it’s over. There’s no actual conclusion. It felt more like a deleted scene than a real bonus chapter. I’m guessing it might make more sense once I read Book 2 of The Milvus Files?
Also, this isn’t on Kindle Unlimited, so I had to buy it, and honestly, it feels like something that should have been a freebie for fans. It’s fun, but incomplete.
Still, I’m giving it stars purely for the joy that is Asher. Worth it for the laughs!
Final Rating: 3 stars!
Did you read The Kite and Tallowwood Christmas Crossover? Did it make you laugh too or just leave you confused? Let me know what you thought in the comments! 💬
About N. R. Walker
N.R. Walker is an Australian author, who loves her genre of gay romance. She loves writing and spends far too much time doing it, but wouldn’t have it any other way.
She is many things; a mother, a wife, a sister, a writer. She has pretty, pretty boys who she gives them life with words.
She likes it when they do dirty, dirty things…but likes it even more when they fall in love. She used to think having people in her head talking to her was weird, until one day she happened across other writers who told her it was normal.
She’s been writing ever since…
