The Christmas Toy Genius

By R.S. Kellogg

Even though frost slicked the kitchen windows and Jane's hands felt cold as she peeled potatoes, her cheeks felt flushed and her heart was warm.

 

When Nicholas first visited her family's home, Jane felt an immediate attraction. Though she knew the weight of Nicholas' work and the slimness of his free time, she developed a crush. Thankfully, he asked her father to collaborate with him on a project . . .

 

Today, Nicholas returns for his first real visit since before Christmas, and Jane feels elated.

 

In the kitchen, Jane works to prepare a special feast to delight their guest, and hopes for an amazing visit.

 

If all goes as planned, she hopes for some time with Nicholas at the end of the day. But Nicholas follows his own unpredictable agenda, which creates surprises for Jane . . .

 

If you love holiday stories with a side of romance, pick up "The Christmas Toy Genius" today!

 

This short sweet romantic story originally appeared in the collection The Future Mrs. Claus, by R.S. Kellogg, and is now available for purchase as a stand-alone story here.

 

The complete list of stories in order from The Future Mrs. Claus sequence in stand-alone format is:

 

1. "Meeting the Future Mrs. Claus," which reveals what happens when Nicholas visits his old friend Peter to ask a favor, and unexpectedly meets a woman he instantly feels attracted to.

2. "The Candy Cane Date," in which Jane takes a break from cooking dinner on Christmas Eve, and tries to imagine Nicholas' night.

3. "The Christmas Toy Genius," in which Jane prepares for a visit from Nicholas on a very cold morning.

4. "The Christmas Stocking Gambit," in which Nicholas attempts to give Jane a token of his affection, with help from some unpredictable elves.

5. "The Dance at Santa's Circle," in which Nicholas takes Jane to the North Pole for a dance.

6. "Love Comes for Santa Claus," in which Nicholas decides to ask Jane a very important question, and runs into unexpected obstacles.

• Language: English
• Publisher: R.S. Kellogg
• Release date: Nov 4, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201874834

R.S. Kellogg

 R.S. Kellogg writes in the fantasy Breadcove Bay series, as well as exploring other story worlds and non-fiction topics.

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The Christmas Toy Genius

A Word on Authenticity of Myths:

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A Word on Authenticity of Myths:

The world of this story is a bit of an alternate reality space. Here, St. Nicholas has been operating for many generations as a Santa Claus figure, and the village where Jane’s family lives in the north has had some association with him as a living ageless being for many years.

The story does not follow the actual time lines of Christmas evolution and myths.

I hope you will enjoy it in the spirit of good fun, and tarry for a spell with the romance around how Nicholas may have come to fall in love.

Cheers,

R.S. Kellogg

The Christmas Toy Genius

by R.S. Kellogg

It was the last week of January.

Even though frost slicked the kitchen windows and Jane’s hands felt cold as she peeled potatoes, her cheeks felt flushed and her heart was warm. Hot water from the great pot on the stove was starting to send a cloud of steam up, and Jane was grateful for the warmth from the steam, the stove, and the fireplace to help take the edge off of the cold in the kitchen. The air smelled of raw potatoes, some with dirt still on them