He’s been a very good boy this year…Eight years ago, I let the woman I love walk away over canned cranberry sauce. And it was the worst mistake of my life.So when she shows up to play Santa for my daughter’s preschool Christmas party, you’re damn right I’m going to try to get her back.Except Kaitlyn Holly’s lost all of her Christmas cheer. Which means it’s my job to help her get it back. No … means it’s my job to help her get it back. No matter what it takes.
Exes and Ho Ho Hos is a short, sexy, standalone Christmas romance told in alternating first person, complete with reindeer, a Santa brawl, and a little mishap on the most iconic skating rink in New York City. It stands alone and has a merrily ever after.
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4 Santa’s a Girl Stars
Exes & Ho Ho Hos is a short, sweet, sexy Christmas story by Pippa Grant. Up to eight years ago Kaitlyn loved Christmas.. No she lived for Christmas. Her family own the largest Santa booking company in New York City. But then the love of her life Jake breaks her heart and her parents pass away just before Christmas, she has lost her Christmas spirit!
Some of my friends and family had found her cheerfulness annoying, but for ten beautiful months, I’d lived for it. She’d shown me the true meaning of happiness. Not that I’d been unhappy. I just hadn’t known I could be happier until I met her.
A chance encounter with Jake all these years later has her wondering why they ever broke up.
“Santa’s a girl!” Zoe shrieks. “I knew it! I knew a man couldn’t do all that Santa does!” Four years old, and she has the world figured out. I love that kid.
Funny, entertaining and sexy Christmas story with a single dad and a female Santa. What more could you want… A Special cameo by the Berger twins of course!
A short Christmas novella. Not my favorite of stories from this author. There just wasn’t much to it. Fight eight years prior. Guy marries, has child. Then goes looking for his past. Ok, just not much.
This is a super quick, get you in the holiday spirit, second chance romance. Kaitlyn and Jake were college sweethearts but had a falling out and went their own ways. Years later, when Kaitlyn is playing Santa at Jake’s daughter’s Christmas party, he knows this year his Christmas miracle might come true. Unfortunately Kaitlyn has lost her holiday spirit. Jake is determined to help her find it again.
One funny, ho ho hot read with a second chance at love and characters you’ll love. Kaitlyn Holly hasn’t seen Jake in 8 years. When chaos ensues at the Christmas function she’s thrown into his path again. Short, steamy romance read!
This is a fantastic quick Christmas story. Pippa is always hilarious and fun and this novella is no different. Kaitlyn and Jake are sweet and easy to fall in love with. Read Poppa’s Exes & Ho Ho Hos, you’ll be so glad you did.
Liked this short story alot. Very sweet.
My only real complaint is that this story is over so fast. It’s sweet, it’s funny, it’s filled with all the hope and magic of the holiday season. There’s lots of humor and even a little bit of spice. I adored the cameo appearances of Zeus and Ares. I’m sure I’ll never look at a frozen turkey in quite the same way ever again. I can see mall Santas getting the side-eye too, as I try to figure out who (or what) is underneath that costume from now on.
Exes & Ho Ho Hos is a standalone, second chance, holiday romantic comedy that is told in the first-person point of view of Jake and Kaitlyn.
Kaitlyn used to love Christmas until he parents died, she broke up with her boyfriend over a can of cranberry sauce and had to take over the family business of booking Santa’s for Christmas parties. Kaitlyn ends up having to be Santa after half of her Santa’s fell ill with food poisoning.
Jake never forgot the one who got away. Even after getting married, having a child and getting divorced. While at his daughter’s Christmas party he recognizes Kaitlyn and vows that he is going to get her back and not let her go this time.
Exes & Ho Ho Hos was a sexy short Christmas story. Jake and Kaitlyn get their second chance at love, Kaitlyn finds Christmas again with the help of Jake and even the Berger twins, Zeus and Ares, make an appearance in the novel.
Great cameos of Zeus and Ares. I prefer longer books with greater details, but this is a fun short romp.
Quick little second chance novella about Holly, who lived the Christmas spirit and Jake, maker of cheap toys and follower of the almighty dollar. Holly and Jake broke up 8 years before when they were in college. They accidentally meet again when Holly is playing Santa to Jake’s daughter Zoe’s preschool. Lovely romance proving that Santa comes to good girls and boys. With a cameo appearance from the Berger Twins. Delightful!
Terrific story! I love the plot and the characters with the quick, sassy dialogue. I also like how the story illustrates that Christmas joy and spirit may dim a bit for some but, it’s always there, they just need to open their heart to it.
As with all her books. Enjoyed it so much! Absolutely enjoy her sense of humor with sexy style!
Exes & Ho Ho Hos by Pippa Grant is a single parent, second chance, romantic comedy, holiday novella told in dual POV.
Jake and Kaitlyn were in a relationship in college that didn’t work out. It’s been eight years since they’ve seen each other and a lot has changed, but Jake never forgot about Kaitlyn.
Now divorced and a single father, Jake regrets the way things ended in college. When he runs into Kaitlyn at a holiday event, he’s determined to win her back.
Kaitlyn has experienced loss and disappointment which has changed her outlook. She’s no longer carefree and joyful, and Jake sets out to bring back her Christmas spirit. Will she give him a second chance?
I really enjoyed Jake and Kaitlyn’s story. It was a short, cute, sexy, witty, punny Christmas romance.
So funny
This was a funny, short, sweet Christmas story. I loved the cameo by the Berger twins and all the girl power in Zoe.
Marry Christmas Balls people! Oh, my Santa! This story was so amazingly awsome. It was such fun, so cute and pulled me from my holiday funk. I am going to make it a tradition to read this story every year. Pure holiday perfection.
I LOVED the Christmas puns on every page, the pure incorporation of everything Christmas, along with amazing characters and plenty of humor. I even, completely unexpectedly cried at the end! WHAT?? I don’t get emotionally involved in books, but this one was too sweet.
This was my first introduction to this author and I am unashamed to note I have immediately gone to Amazon to buy as nany of her works as I can! New author!! Woohoo! Merry Christmas Everyone, and thank you Pippa!!
Who does not love a sweet Christmas romance. This is a short story about second chance romance. Very sweet with HEA.
Loved it!
Quick, sexy, holiday fun read! This is a must if you have an hour to spend and want to little excitement! Total Pippa Good Time!
Book Review: Exs and HoHoHos
Author: Pippa Grant
FIVE STARS
This Short novella by Pippa Grant is a second chance romance.
Having been in a very serious relationship in college, Jake and Kaitlyn, have both changed a lot in the eight years they have been apart.
Can Jake convince Kaitlyn that he still loves her and wants her back? Will Kaitlyn give Jake and Christmas another chance?
This book is a very fast paced second chance romance with some pretty funny moments.
And don’t forget the Berger twins are in this book as well. They seem to be a permanent fixture in the Pippa Grant books, but I can’t say that I am complaining. They are hilarious and their antics will leave you laughing out loud. Enjoy the turkey and the signed foreheads.
I am finally taking advantage of the fact I have a Kindle Unlimited Subscription and I am hoping to find more Pippa Grant books there. I want all the words, on all the pages, to keep me laughing.
KH
Exes & Ho Ho Hos is a short, sexy holiday story by Pippa Grant.
Eight years ago, Kaitlyn Holly lived for Christmas. And for the love of her life, Jake Huntington. Kaitlyn’s family owns the city’s largest Santa booking company. An argument that got blown way out of proportion ended her relationship with Jake. After the loss of her parents, Kaitlyn lost Christmas.
Jake never forgot Kaitlyn. After they broke up, a rebound relationship ended in a pregnancy and wedding. The marriage didn’t last but Zoe, his little girl, is the light of his life. Now that he’s found Kaitlyn again, he’s not letting her get away.
“When our lips touch, it’s like I’m coming home. Cinnamon and chocolate and peppermint flood my senses.”
This was a quirky, sexy and sweet little story. Of course, the Berger twins also make an appearance! Jake and Kaitlyn are given a second chance at finding love. And, Jake needs to help Kaitlyn find Christmas again. This might be the best Christmas ever for Jake and Kaitlyn. This story also has an adorable little epilogue.