The last time I saw Cate Morgan, she called me a name not fit for public consumption and walked away. This time wasn’t much better, since I was dressed in a Santa suit and had a kid reciting her list of wants in my ear.Of course, the last time, I’d told her to go, but that was beside the point. She was here, now, in front of me – right where I’d always wanted her. Well, there are other places I … places I want her, but in front of me is a good place to start. Now that she’s here – I’m going to do things differently. I don’t want to lose her again.
The challenge is getting her to see that we’re perfect for each other. I’m stuck playing Santa, so maybe I just need to get her to sit on my lap and tell me what she wants for Christmas. Then I can show her how nice it is to be on Santa’s Naughty List.
Santa comes once a year … or does he?
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This was a sweet, sexy second chance holiday story. High school sweethearts Cate and Aleksandr reunite at the mall where Cate is working a temporary retail job and Aleks is filling in as Santa. This time they take this relationship to an adult level and realize they are each other’s One. After a bit of a misunderstanding, they finally get their HEA.
This book is one of those hidden gems in my opinion. I was expecting a book where they see each other and hit it off right away. With a great deal of hot steamy sexy times. That the hero was into having control. Well, he is but not the way I thought. What I got was something more. They have great chemistry and attraction. I also got heavy drama, I would recommend this to anyone!! Who loves Holiday Romances!!
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3.5 star review:
A well written story with nice storyline and plot. It is short and that shows sometimes because of the lack of depth to the story. Likeable characters – most of the time. Nice chemistry and twists.
Aleksandr was not my kind of guy in the beginning of the story but it turns out he had his reasons and that he knows when he makes mistakes. Cate was determined and a strong characters.
Engaging and enjoyable short read. I like it has an epilogue to finish of the story.
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In this story we meet Cate Morgan and Aleksandr Dragomirov. Cate and Aleksandr dated in high school. But when Cate decided to go away to college and earn her degree it all ended really badly. Now Cate is back and working in the mall as a cashier until she can find employment in her field. The last thing she expected to find was Aleksandr playing Santa. Aleksandr has thought of Cate over the years especially when he realizes he might be the reason he killed them. He was hurt though and didn’t want to be the one left behind. Now that he has seen her again though he isn’t sure what he wants. Can they find a HEA or will they both be left out in the cold this Christmas season?
This is an amazing story. It does have its ups and downs I really want to tell you about. However I don’t want to ruin it for any other readers. I will say this book will take you on an emotional journey with these characters you won’t want off of. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
An AWESOME holiday romance! Cate and Aleksandr dated in high school. Cate left to go to college for 5yrs and it broke them both. Now she’s back home until she finds a job. Can they reconnect? Will they make their relationship a priority this time? Love the ending!!
Cate and Aleksandr dated their senior year of high school and things ended badly when she was off for college. Aleksandr didn’t want to invest in their relationship if she wasn’t going to be around. Now years later Cate is back home searching for a job in her field while working a retail store at the mall. Aleksandr is filling in for his father as mall Santa since his dad was sick. He couldn’t believe his eyes when he sees Cate. When his meddling sister puts him and Cate together for drinks things gets heated between them. Will Aleksandr get to claim his woman for Christmas?
This is a great story once I started it I couldn’t put it down. The chemistry between them is off the charts hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
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Naughty or Nice is a quick, steamy, second chance romance between Aleksandr and Cate. Former high school sweethearts get a second chance at love but can they get over their past hurt and get their HEA? This is an enjoyable, well written short story and I look forward to reading all the books in the Santa’s Coming Short Story series.
This is the first book by this author that I have read a good short story that I enjoyed reading. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a short and sweet holiday romance. They have a history together but drifted apart. She now has a temp job at the mall and he is playing Santa. Healing the past and finding a new way to each other. Makes for a heartwarming holiday romance. I received a review copy by booksprout and voluntarily review it.
Take one reluctant Santa Claus and add in a frustrated store clerk, and what you end up with is Alex and Cate. They at first don’t want a thing to do with the other but a second chance is given to them to get it right, with a little help from family. An opportunity to put aside all the past hurt and be brave enough to move forward with life. They just have to get out of each other’s way first.
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I loved Aleks and Cate’s story. I am so glad that Cate didn’t give up after the second time that Alek pushed her away. They just couldn’t stay away from each other and was glad to see they gave it a shot.
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Can Santa finally listen? – second chance love story
This year Santa’s making all mums to check their make up and straighten their clothes. When she finally get to sit on Santa’s lap and tell him what she wants for Christmas will he put her on his naughty lists? Will they be able to get over their past and reconnect?
This is a solid short read— a second chance romance that is quick, very interesting, entertaining, and pretty hot. It is well-written, with bits of humor thrown in. It is consistent, realistic, flows smoothly and will grip you from beginning to end. Likeable characters with amazingly hot chemistry between them. A truly amazing read!
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Love me some Second Chance romance. Sexy, cute short story of Cate & Aleks. Sometimes the timing just isn’t right and a Christmas Miracle years later can make all the difference.
The Santa’s Coming Shorty Story Collection are short, romantic, sexy stories full of Christmas Magic from different authors. They’re perfect to sit, relax & read with a cup of hot cocoa or a glass of wine after a long day of stress or holiday shopping. They’ll make your heart grow three sizes
A.great Christmas second chance romance.
Cate and Aleks fated briefly their senior year of high school. When Cate got into one of her choice colleges away from home, Aleks dumped her. 5 years later Cate is home with a doctorate in marine biology, working retail at the mall, and looking for any job in her field.
Aleks followed his dream and has his own garage. He even has a small cottage behind it. With his father’s recent illness he has stepped back into the family business, playing Santa at the mall, with his mom and sister playing elves.
Cate and Aleks reconnect through Nat, his sister and her friend. When Cate gets an unexpected offer fora job she only dreamed of will history repeat it self or will Santa grant Cate’s Christmas wish.
A great.second chance Christmas romance, with a sweet epilogue to wrap up their story.
The last time he saw her, she had called him some awful name. Now she is back with a child. He is playing santa and her child is telling him what they want. All he wants is too have her and this time he will do things better. Will be won her over? See if he will
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