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Fair Winds - has received 5 Divas from Dark Diva Reviews as well as 5 Nymphs and a Golden Blush Recommended Read from Literary Nymphs.

Drive Me Home has received 5 Divas and a Recommended Read from Dark Diva Reviews.
After reading and reviewing "Fair Winds", the first book I read by this very talented author, I was sure that this was going to be an excellent read. But with "Drive Me Home", Ms. Munder has reached a whole new plateau and I’m still feeling somewhat stunned. Low-key and subtle are two elements that really mark this book, and I’m firmly hooked on Chrissy Munder’s writing.

Review for Brush With Desire - 4-1/2 stars from scribbler at Rainbow Reviews - Geeks in love, or at least in lust, make me smile when they’re done right, and I’m always a sucker for a fun story. Chrissy Munder’s “Brush with Desire” manages to nail both, with a bit of BDSM thrown in for some spice.

Review for A Gift of Ash and Frost by Elisa Rolle - This is one of the best historical gay romance I read lately, my only regret is that it's too short and left me with the desire to read more.

Review for Bridge of Dreams by Kimber at Fallen Angels - Bridge of Dreams is a surprisingly tender love story between two rough and tough men. Although the language is harsh, it is fitting for construction workers. The bedroom door is securely closed but the sensuality is inescapable. The description of working the bridge was so skillfully drawn that this reviewer, with her fear of heights, felt dizzy. Bridge of Dreams is a short but sweet read.

Reviews for After the Storm:

4.5 from Kassa at Reviews by Jessewave - After the Storm is totally unexpected and equally delightful. For those that didn’t read this offering first in the anthology, you’ll definitely want to get it now. The great characters, descriptive writing, clever ending, and above all really wonderful ambiance create an unforgettable story with a great twist. This story just solidifies Munder on my must-read book list.

by Ley at Joyfully Reviewed - When I finished reading “After the Storm”, I sat back from my computer in awe. “After the Storm” is a fantastic story within a ghost story. This is not a romance, at least not by my definition but it is very pleasing, entertaining and heart-wrenchingly sad, and one I know I will be re-reading again and again.

Reviews for Better with Sprinkles:

JeffandWill.com - This story started out good and got more awesome as it progressed. Tom is a stressed out undergrad with a master plan for his life… but that means he doesn’t get out much. His roommate, and best friend, Derek is a free-spirit who works to get Tom to lighten up. Derek talks Tom into baking a huge batch of cookies (Tom’s a closet baker) for the campus LGBT center’s bake sale. Tom ends up connecting with a guy he’s crushed on for years and gets a good lesson on life too. I love how Munder worked in great messages about HIV/AIDS testing, the benefits of an LGBT center and about making sure you live your life instead of just getting through it. I’d love to see more with the characters. While the story was quite short the characters were vivid and interesting.

Brief Encounters Reviews - Grade of A. I really enjoyed this story. I loved Tom and his roommate Derek and how they interacted and seeing Tom get tongue-tied over being in the presence of his idol Isaac was cute too. The story is all told from Tom’s point of view, so you don’t get much of Isaac, but what comes out from his cousin and his own statements lets you know enough about him and what he thinks to be enjoyable. I was left smiling through this one and you get Tom’s Grandma’s sugar cookie recipe at the end, so it doesn’t get better than that."

Review for A Simple Life - 5 stars from Kassa at Rainbow Reviews - Not only was the ending incredibly touching, moving, and brilliant, but the entire story from beginning to end held a tangible emotion and chemistry between the couple.

Review for Giving Gifts - by Well Read and chosen as one of their 10 most enjoyed from the Dreamspinner Press Advent Story Collection. - The real strength of this story was in the way that the reader really empathises with the character of Seth. We meet him when he is feeling at his best and experience all his hopes for the night ahead, then when that comes crashing down around him we feel his sense of crushing embarrassment, then when we feel his surprise and powerful emotion as he meets someone who values him for who he is. Marvellous.

Review for Hearts and Flowers - by Whitney at Fallen Angel Reviews - As usual, Ms. Munder’s knack for characterization shines." and "In all, Hearts and Flowers will leave a smile on your face, and that makes the story more than worth the read. Good show, Ms. Munder!

Review for It Takes One To Know One :4 Stars from Kassa at Rainbow Reviews - A great story that you won’t want to end by an author that delivers time and time again, this short tale is a sure win.

Reviews for Start from the Beginning - stand alone novella re-issue 2010

4 Stars from Lily at Rainbow Reviews - While there is plenty of sexual tension between the men there is very little actual sex and that works really well for the story. The emphasis is on the characters themselves and their poignant story was beautifully told.

4 from Wave at ReviewsbyJessewave - The characterizations in Start From The Beginning were what drew me into the story. Both men were hurting and had undergone major health crises, consequently their lifestyles had changed considerably. The author carefully crafted how the protagonists tried to move on, each dealing with life’s blows differently, knowing that nothing would ever be the same for them again.

Graded: Excellent by Jenre at Well Read: It was all rather delightful and beautifully done, especially in some of the tender moments between the men and in the way that their feelings develop for one another.

4 Stars from Night Owl Romance Reviews: Reading these characters' interactions - from Drew trying to ignore Miles, to Miles having none of it in his own way - and the progression of how their thoughts change, to reading how those changing thoughts translate into actions made this a wonderful little novella.

Reviews for The Reason for the Season:

by Bookwenches:Score of 4.25. The magic of the holiday season is spotlighted in Chrissy Munder’s The Reason for the Season as two characters are pulled out of their self-imposed isolation and brought together by what seems to be a random series of misfortunate events. Ms. Munder gives us strong and concisely-developed characters, a touch of irrepressible humor, and just a little bit of a surprise at the end of this well-told and surprisingly sweet story.

by Dark Diva Reviews: 5 Divas and a Recommended Read. Beautiful is what first comes to mind with The Reason for the Season ... I’m not even sure what I was expecting having read the summary but I was taken by surprise and happily followed along. and Chrissy ... has gifted us with a wonderful present in The Reason for the Season.