randi_reads's review
4.5
4.5 stars
I read Falling for the Jerk first and loved it and when I found out there was a story about Dani and Declan, I knew I had to read it.
Declan is the grinch fire chief of the town and Dani is the owner of the local town bakery. She is determined to have a Christmas to remember and "claim her coal" in the process...i.e. make Santa's naughty list. She has lusted after Declan, but he turned her down months ago, so she will find someone new. A quick, dark hook-up at a Christmas turns out to be Declan. Now, the woman who drives him crazy is the woman he can't stop thinking about.
I really enjoyed this short, spicy novella. I only wish it was longer.
I read Falling for the Jerk first and loved it and when I found out there was a story about Dani and Declan, I knew I had to read it.
Declan is the grinch fire chief of the town and Dani is the owner of the local town bakery. She is determined to have a Christmas to remember and "claim her coal" in the process...i.e. make Santa's naughty list. She has lusted after Declan, but he turned her down months ago, so she will find someone new. A quick, dark hook-up at a Christmas turns out to be Declan. Now, the woman who drives him crazy is the woman he can't stop thinking about.
I really enjoyed this short, spicy novella. I only wish it was longer.
kem0514's review against another edition
4.0
Get ready for some smokey Holiday goodness! Dani is a super fun character who knows what she wants and makes it happen. I love the way she was flirty and pushing boundaries to get Declan to give in to her. Dani was attracted to Declan and was hoping for at least a good time with him. Declan did reciprocate Dani’s feelings but he was a rule follower and did not want to let anything happen. Enjoy the ride while they discover each other, and hide their relationship from the rest of the crazy town.
whenitrainsitpoes's review against another edition
5.0
Another super cute Christmas novella.
Loved it. What a cute start to the holiday season ❤️
Loved it. What a cute start to the holiday season ❤️
scherniwchan's review against another edition
4.0
I received this eARC in exchange for an honest review all thoughts and opinions are my own.
✅Firechief
✅Small town romance
✅Age Gap
Dani’s a baker in her small town and this Christmas she’s claiming her coal. She’ll be solving her dry spell problems and taking matters into her own hands—not literally, because she already accomplish that well enough on her own however she’s very ready for a partner. Her top three fantasies include hooking up with someone in a public place, getting tied up—tying him up too—and spanking. She been with mostly nice, submissive men who are uncomfortable getting a little rough in the bedroom, so she need a naughty man capable of delivering these desires with no hesitation or shame. She’s got her sights set on one man Declan the fire chief who keeps her at arms length… Can a little Christmas Magic help Dani claim her coal?
***********Possible spoilers **************
Parts that made me laugh:
“Jack Frost might be nipping at my lady bits, but I don’t care”
“If you so much as glance at her ass, I’ll flick your eyeballs.”
Parts that made me think :
“My tummy pooch thrives despite regular workouts and my chest perpetually tests the confines of my bras. But my arms are toned and my thighs are thick in all the best ways. Learning to love my body during an excruciatingly long dry spell has been rough, and if a little boob over spillage and a soft tummy turn a man off, he’s not a man worth undressing for”
✅Firechief
✅Small town romance
✅Age Gap
Dani’s a baker in her small town and this Christmas she’s claiming her coal. She’ll be solving her dry spell problems and taking matters into her own hands—not literally, because she already accomplish that well enough on her own however she’s very ready for a partner. Her top three fantasies include hooking up with someone in a public place, getting tied up—tying him up too—and spanking. She been with mostly nice, submissive men who are uncomfortable getting a little rough in the bedroom, so she need a naughty man capable of delivering these desires with no hesitation or shame. She’s got her sights set on one man Declan the fire chief who keeps her at arms length… Can a little Christmas Magic help Dani claim her coal?
***********Possible spoilers **************
Parts that made me laugh:
“Jack Frost might be nipping at my lady bits, but I don’t care”
“If you so much as glance at her ass, I’ll flick your eyeballs.”
Parts that made me think :
“My tummy pooch thrives despite regular workouts and my chest perpetually tests the confines of my bras. But my arms are toned and my thighs are thick in all the best ways. Learning to love my body during an excruciatingly long dry spell has been rough, and if a little boob over spillage and a soft tummy turn a man off, he’s not a man worth undressing for”
bookkraves's review against another edition
5.0
Perfect holiday Grumpy Shine
Yes, yes, yes!!! When I think of a holiday story, this is precisely what I want to read. Falling for the Grinch is funny, has sexy banter, and, OMG, Dani, and Declan will burn down the damn bakery.
Give me Chief Grinch any day. This book is the perfect grumpy shine for the holiday season.
I love that Dani chipped and chipped away Declan's coal exterior.
Yes, yes, yes!!! When I think of a holiday story, this is precisely what I want to read. Falling for the Grinch is funny, has sexy banter, and, OMG, Dani, and Declan will burn down the damn bakery.
Give me Chief Grinch any day. This book is the perfect grumpy shine for the holiday season.
I love that Dani chipped and chipped away Declan's coal exterior.
timap's review
4.0
Dani, the female lead, has had a crush on Declan, the male lead, for a long while, but he publicly rejected her because he’s trying to improve his fire department’s reputation. But Dani is determined to have an adventure and she’ll find someone else to help if she needs to. Vexed by that idea, Declan offers to assist as long as no one knows about it…
This novella is dual POV, well written, and a steamy sweet Christmas romance. I enjoyed Dani’s initiative and her willingness to choose someone else when Declan initially refused. I enjoyed Declan’s dawning awareness of who and what he wanted and the grovel he was willing to make. I enjoyed their intimate scenes and adventurousness, as well as the relationship and individual growth. I also enjoyed the secondary character integration and the world building and am looking forward to the next one.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is my voluntary honest review.
This novella is dual POV, well written, and a steamy sweet Christmas romance. I enjoyed Dani’s initiative and her willingness to choose someone else when Declan initially refused. I enjoyed Declan’s dawning awareness of who and what he wanted and the grovel he was willing to make. I enjoyed their intimate scenes and adventurousness, as well as the relationship and individual growth. I also enjoyed the secondary character integration and the world building and am looking forward to the next one.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is my voluntary honest review.
azzyandherbooks's review
4.0
This ridiculously adorable book had me smiling so much my cheeks hurt! I absolutely loved Dani and her infectious sunny personality.
Declan and his self-imposed celibacy and keeping Dani at arms length just about drove me crazy. I completely understood his reasoning, but felt he was taking it way too far.
Dani wasn't about to let him ruin her Christmas though. She was determined to check everything off her Naughty List. If Declan wasn't going to help her out, then she would find someone who would! Chaos ensues!
Declan and Dani are absolute fire together. When it comes down to it, Declan really knows how to grovel in a big way too.
Always check the TW/CW:
Declan and his self-imposed celibacy and keeping Dani at arms length just about drove me crazy. I completely understood his reasoning, but felt he was taking it way too far.
Dani wasn't about to let him ruin her Christmas though. She was determined to check everything off her Naughty List. If Declan wasn't going to help her out, then she would find someone who would! Chaos ensues!
Declan and Dani are absolute fire together. When it comes down to it, Declan really knows how to grovel in a big way too.
Always check the TW/CW:
maureenec87's review
5.0
Amy, Amy, Amy…..she does it again! I am so in love with her writing style and the world that she has created in Vaughn and Landry. Humor laced small town spice with all the hilarious banter and incredible characters, I literally cannot get enough. Declan is EVERYTHING and I am always a sucker for a grumpy sunshine. Pair that with an age gap and a frenemies to lovers situation and we have hit the trifecta folks. Dani is adorable and her genius idea of a FWB Christmas arrangement had me actually laughing out loud. “Claim your coal” ladies and read this spicy little nugget ASAP, you will not regret it. I cannot wait to read Jensen and Gracie’s story and watch Ms. Alves break Jensen from his shy shell. I have a distinct feeling we should expect the same amazingly dirty mouth from that grump as well and it cannot be released soon enough.
jeanineharrell's review
5.0
If you’re looking for a steamy and quick holiday read this is the book for you! Amy does it, yet again with incredible holiday novella. There was so much to love! From the banter that Amy writes so perfectly to the feelings she evokes. I loved this book and couldn’t put it down!
thatbooktrovertkait's review
4.0
Super cute holiday novella ❤️
Loved their chemistry and banter! I only wish it were longer.
Loved their chemistry and banter! I only wish it were longer.