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Several of your favorite steamy romance authors are putting the "Naughty" into "The Naughty List" this year!

All this curvy girl wants for Christmas is the scarred, growly former stuntman who sets her world ablaze.

Kaiden:
Call me a Scrooge, but I've never been big on holidays.
When you spend them alone, there isn't a whole lot to get excited about.
Until Laura Groves waltzes into my life and turns it upside down.

Hollywood's curvy 'It Girl' is too young and beautiful for a scarred, used-up man like me.

But that doesn't stop me from claiming her anyway.
Except now the world thinks she's hiding a big secret, and it's up to me to put the rumors to rest.
I'll protect her, even if it means taking a job on her new Christmas movie, "The Naughty List".

Laura:
I have one Christmas wish this year: Kaiden Huxley.
He's the sexiest man I've ever met.
When he kisses me, the whole world falls out of focus.

There's only one problem . . . a horrible accident left him scarred, and he doesn't think he's good enough.

But when my life spins out of control, he doesn't hesitate to face his past for me.
Now, it's up to me to teach this incredible man just how perfect he really is.

Before this movie wraps on Christmas, this grumpy former stuntman will be all tied up in a bow . . . if the world stops throwing us curveballs, that is.

When the cast and crew are summoned to Heart and Soul studios to film a last-minute Christmas movie The Naughty List, the mood is more bah, humbug than merry and bright.

But when the lights illuminate and the camera rolls, the action on set transforms from frosty to steamy faster than Santa can empty his sack down the chimney.

As Christmas Eve approaches, will these star-crossed lovers go their separate ways, or will they choose to stay on The Naughty List . . . together?

🎁 Please note, these stories were originally released as part of the "Hollywood Humbug" anthology. 🎁

164 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 12, 2023

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Nichole Rose

163 books1,013 followers
Four-time award-winning author Nichole Rose writes deliciously dirty rom-coms, sports, and small-town romance, featuring relatable curvy women and the devoted alpha men who can't live without them. From obsessed billionaires to over-the-top hockey players to the firefighter next door, no one is safe from the hilarious, sassy women she sets loose on the world. She loves delivering relatable characters, hilarious banter, and enough heat to make you squirm.

Nichole also writes dark romance as Nichole Fallon.

When not writing, Nichole enjoys fine wine, cute shoes, and everything supernatural. She is happily married to the love of her life and is a proud ringleader in the world’s most ridiculous chihuahua circus. She and her husband live in central Arkansas.

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1,477 reviews2,597 followers
December 10, 2024
3/5

TROPES:
-age gap
-instalove
-scarred hero
-curvy heroine
-christmas novella
-unexpected pregnancy
-grumpy/sunshine

This was a super simple Christmas treat. Laura is an actress who meets Kaiden, a has-been stuntman. She is attracted to him at first glance and invites him to spend Thanksgiving with her. Things evolve quickly and soon they’re inseparable.

Fast forward a month, and Laura is on set filming another movie. Kaiden realizes he needs to step out of the darkness and back into the limelight. Rumors spread about them, which they don’t deny, but they don’t let it affect them. They’re in love and it’s oh so sweet.

They soon find out she’s pregnant and Kaiden turns into a jealous, overprotective man. Laura has to film a sex scene with her costar which I didn’t like, but there’s no details on it. 🫠

It was a cute, easy read. Perfect for Christmas. 🎄

SAFETY:
virgin heroine, celibate hero
slight OM who h films a sex scene with and H gets jealous
no cheating/sharing
HEA
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6 reviews
December 6, 2025
idk why kindle recommended this book to me but it was awful. “he growls” was written at least 100 times.
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4,298 reviews37 followers
December 13, 2024
Kaiden was a stunt coordinator,but after a horrible accident on set his work changed. He is now training future stunt doubles and actors that need his help. Laura is an actress that finally gets a chance to work on a action movie. She seeks Kaidens help and as soon as these two meet sparks fly and they fall hard and fast for each other 🥰🥰 Instalove, sweet, grumpy/sunshine trope ,steamy and romantic with a sweet HEA 😍😍😍😍and a whole bunch of set drama🤣
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1,598 reviews51 followers
December 3, 2023
My reviews always contain spoilers, I write them so I can remember the story.

Such a sweet book, I loved how good they were to each other, they thought of each others happiness and well being over their own.

“If I'm a star, he's the sun, eclipsing me with his light. It's so damn bright that it's blinding. And I get to spend the rest of my life basking in it.”
🥰 swoon!!

Kaiden was a stunt coordinator who was injured in an accident, not stunt related, ten years ago. He has a big scar on his face and being in Hollywood surrounded by beautiful people he is shunned by most people. Over the years he has faded into the dark corners and let his business partner do all the in person work.
Laura is an actress who is beloved by fans, she curvy, sweet, and beautiful. When she has an opportunity for an action role she reaches out to Kaiden for help preparing for the role. Their first meeting is explosive, the chemistry between them is hot! At first he doesn’t believe that she finds him sexy but she convinces him.
They meet at her house for dinner and he pretty much never leaves. They immediately give into to their attraction, she’s a virgin and he’s been celibate a long time. The sex is plentiful in this book. The two can’t keep their hands off each As they get closer to each other he tells her about his accident, it wasn’t a stunt gone wrong. He was on a film set where the sleezy director was after the main actors underage sister. In a fit of rage the actor plowed his truck into the director’s trailer. Unfortunately Kaiden was inside and was pinned under the truck. The actor saved him but everything was hushed up because Kaiden didn’t want his friend to go to jail or expose the young girl to scandal. When the industry found out it was a “stunt gone bad” they pretty much turned on him and he was an outcast after that. Laura can’t believe how selfless he was and what a great man he is. She is definitely in love with him, he’s in love with her too but neither have confessed their true feelings.
Laura gets a last minute call to be in a holiday romance, she accepts the role. Kaiden is also called to be on the crew for the same movie, knowing Laura will be with him everyday on set he agrees.
They are so cute together on set, neither hide their relationship, they just don’t flaunt it. They do confess their love to each other. The tabloids being who they make up a story about Laura, it upsets her but she worries it will upset Kaiden more. She makes herself sick with worry. Turns out it’s not the story making her sick but a baby! They are both happy about it and Kaiden can’t believe that this is his life.
Soon everyone knows they are a couple and there are a few catty women who Kaiden overhears saying mean things. He worries how it will effect Laura. He decides he can’t hide away anymore, he needs to be the man he was before the accident, he contacts his friend the actor responsible for the accident. He and his sister put out a joint statement telling the real story. The tabloids make Kaiden a hero. Laura is shocked he did that for her he tells her he would do anything for her. After filming wraps he takes her away for a week, he proposes and she of course accepts. Epilogue five years later with two daughters.

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1,879 reviews28 followers
December 9, 2023
HEA
Standalone, interconnected characters
Curvy Woman, Scared Coworker
The Naughty List series, by different authors about love in Hollywood on the movie set of movie by same name as series


*over 18 readers only *

Trigger warnings
Scared mmc in horrific accident on set
Death of parent
Body Image issues


Kaiden Huxley (mmc, scared former stuntman)
Laura (mfc, actress)

Scarlett Cassidy (star of movie)
Kane Remington (star of movie)
Grace Lane (camerawoman)
Landon Scott (caterer)
Audrey (hair & makeup artist )
Luca Regis (director)
Ryder (security for movie)
Charity (prop master for movie)
Nick Saint (writer of movie)
Jackson (stunt coordinator)
Julianna Kensington (owner of studio)
Hailey Walker (assistant director)
Maxine/Max (set medic)
Andrew (body double for Kane)
Abel (actor)
Scout (PA to Abel)
Loraine Templeton (Production Assistant)

Kaiden isn't a fan of Christmas. Well, he isn't a fan of much besides Laura. Between a childhood heart condition and an on-set accident that ended his career, he has reason to be at least a tad jaded. When Laura asked him to spend the weekend with her, she was originally needing professional help with training. But one look at him, she decided to make him hers. He tried to tell her she didn't want that, but neither fought it too hard. Her v-card is his for the taking, and take it he does. When Hollywood gossip rags start rumors that she is hiding due to weight-loss surgery, he knows it's time to come out of hiding. She's already been hired to work on "The Naughty List," but now he's been offered a job on the same set. It will be his first on-set job since the accident that disfigured him. Can he keep her safe, shut down rumors, and face his own fears?

I love when authors write authentic kidspeak. It's cute and adds to the wholesomeness of the story. Don't get me wrong, this one gets down and dirty, but it's still a great story.
60 reviews1 follower
January 17, 2025
super adorable!!

I’m a big fan of Nichole Rose but this book is easily one of her better books and maybe the best Christmas-themed book yet! A Hollywood It girl and a scarred former stuntman fall for each other in this delightful holiday romp. There’s no third act breakup (very common in romance books) if that bothers any readers.

As someone who is disabled and used to staring and whispering, this book captured much of people’s behavior. Some people are ableist and rude, others are overly solicitous, while most just treat you as a human. I appreciated how they mentioned that after all the tests, treatments, and the circumstances of the accident, there were mental scars on top of the physical. It’s hard to explain to folks that I used to be fine with small spaces but after so many surgeries, tests, and periods of barely being able to move, I’ve been left terrified of circumstances that make escape feel impossible. It was nice to see that covered.

My only complaint is one I have about most romance authors/books. This book set up a bunch of other couples who might have their own book or get one in the future, but none of that is mentioned at the end. It’s good for business to link to books for other couples. I know I immediately click those links. (At most, we usually get 1 secondary couple mentioned, even when 2+ secondary couples already have published books.)

(Btw, if Miss Rose sees this, the list at the end of your books have been leading to the Spanish Amazon page instead of the country-correct one. I’m in the US, no clue why I’m getting Spanish Amazon when I click. )
1,162 reviews5 followers
November 30, 2023
Laura is a curvy actress who LOVES Christmas! She is all around sunshine captured in one person. She has been doing Hallmark movies but is up for an action film. She seeks out Kaiden. He’s a former stuntman who pretty much self isolates due to a horrible accident that left him visibly scarred.
When Laura finds Kaiden, she asks for his help to get her trained for her action film. Kaiden doesn’t believe someone as beautiful as her would seek him out. The two of the together personify true love. The have a number of curve balls thrown their way but they meet them head first together.
Nichole Rose does an excellent retelling of Beauty and the Beast. I loved that she added in that Laura was a bigger girl and not afraid to hide her body. This was a fabulous quick read that I enjoyed tremendously. I would highly recommend it!
I am voluntarily leaving this review.
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707 reviews6 followers
November 30, 2023
Nichole Rose doesn't disappoint. I love her stories!
She writes a dirty talking alpha male like no other, and her female leads are always a hit!

Laura is a Hollywood star, but not the stereotype. She's curvy with a heart of gold and once she sets eyes on Kaiden she knows he's all she wants for Christmas.
Kaiden is a recluse a "stunt gone wrong" took him out of the game, but this young, curvy Hollywood starlet is lighting up his life.
Read this if you enjoy age gap romance, spicy scenes, curvy virgin female lead, heart of gold, dirty talking alpha male leads, intermingled characters (this is part of a series, but can be read as a standalone), surprise pregnancy, no cheating, dual pov writing and HEAs
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568 reviews10 followers
November 29, 2023
Laura is a curvy famous actress who goes to Kaiden to ask for help with stunts. Kaden used to be a stuntman until an accident left his face scared. He thinks he has become a horrible looking beast but Lauren thinks he's the hottest man she's ever seen. They have such great physical chemistry that the love parts come easy between them. I love how Laura loves to tease him. I can't believe it took them so long to figure out why Laura was getting sick in the mornings. 😊 The couple is so great together and I'm delighted they get their hea.

"Our eyes lock. I stare into forever" 🥰
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2,354 reviews9 followers
December 5, 2023
Laura is the curvy movie star that the world adores. She’s looking to get into action films and seeks the help of former stuntman Kaiden. She loves the holidays and invites Kaiden to teach her some techniques. Since an accident on a former movie set left Kaiden scarred, he’s retreated into hiding and living a solitary existence. Laura becomes his shining star and guides him back into the world of movies and enjoying life. A heartwarming story about second chances and believing in yourself and not what others believe. I received an arc copy of this book.
2,137 reviews7 followers
December 14, 2023
Kaiden Huxley is a former stunt man. There was an accident that left him severely scarred. Laura Groves is Hollywood’s Curvy It Girl. She has managed to stay grounded and still become a star. She seeks out Kaiden because she wants him to train her for her audition in an action film.

What happens when Kaiden agrees to go to Laura’s house for the weekend? What happens when they end up working on the same holiday movie? Can Kaiden be in the spotlight again?

I love when a curvy girl is featured.
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674 reviews11 followers
December 24, 2023
This is a novella about Laura, A Hollywood actress and Kaiden, A former stunt man. She's a total sweetheart and he's a grump. He got hurt on set and has a scar across his face and he thinks no-one will want him because of it..but as soon as Laura sees him, she thinks he's handsome and doesn't pay any attention to the scar..which surprises him and he doesn't know how to react.
Kaiden is keeping a secret but he has to decide if he's coming out of the shadows and if he can trust Laura enough to tell her the truth..
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584 reviews
December 29, 2023
The Spirit of Christmas.

There are so many positive messages packed into this story!

Don’t worry, Nichole doesn’t disappoint and provides her readers with a heart-melting Hero with squirm-worthy, possessive, grumpalicious love for a kick- a$$ woman.

But the lessons and reminders of being kind to others, being kind to yourself, and body positivity (for both women and men) are STRONG with this one. I LOVED it. The book was the perfect Christmas romance and certainly NSFW or the Hallmark Channel.

🔥⭐️🔥⭐️🔥⭐️🔥⭐️🔥⭐️ from me!
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5,177 reviews52 followers
November 28, 2023
'You're worthy of being cried over'

Kaiden and Laura are sizzling hot and will steal your heart with their heartfelt love and decisions made to protect others!
They may be sneaking sexy trysts on the set of The Naughty List, but this has to be the naughtiest, steamiest and dirtiest set this Christmas! Yum!
Kaiden and Laura are two beautiful souls who deserve every scrap of happiness that comes their way.
A sweet and sexy read on Kindle Unlimited.
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688 reviews2 followers
November 30, 2023
Good

This was Laura and Kaiden's story. I loved how the authors have kept really close to each other(sometimes that doesn't happen). I liked that Kaiden was a man who wasn't perfect, not in looks or his feelings. Laura was a super sweet woman who was perfect for him. I also like that the author included things some won't such as Santa gifts to kids and thinking of others when planning them.
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2,652 reviews76 followers
December 1, 2023
Kaiden and Laura's story was everything! A scarred, grumpy hero, that is my jam! Laura is attracted to him from the start. The way she eats him up with her eyes is a startling situation for Kaiden. Never in a million years did he think a beautiful, successful woman would want a washed up stuntman. Laura's adoration of him gave me life. I loved seeing him wrapped up in her desire and affection for him. So sweet!
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4,207 reviews20 followers
December 2, 2023
I received this as an arc from the author and I’m voluntarily leaving my honest review.

This was an amazing instalove romance. I’m always a sucker for stories with a scarred hero, whether a physical or mental mental scar, so from the start I was drawn into to the story because of that alone. Kaiden was an amazing character and I could see why Laura fell for him right away. They were so good together and generated so much steam that I needed a cold shower after reading their story.
1,897 reviews6 followers
December 3, 2023
This was a fantastic instalove, age gap romance. Kaiden was a stuntman who was injured and scarred years earlier. Laura was an actress who wanted to learn more about stunts. As soon as they met Kaiden knew she was his. He was caring, possessive and loving. He loved Laura with his whole being. Laura was perfect for him, healing all his broken piece. Beautifully written. Sweet, steamy story with amazing chemistry and a wonderful HEA
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1,082 reviews4 followers
December 8, 2023
Excellent story and characters. The Naughty List is a terrific series and this is a great addition to it. Kaiden and Laura are over the top with their attraction to each other but isn't that the best part of these books? To believe that you can have that instant connection and attraction to someone? Fun story, great plot and a great way to pass an hour or two reading.

I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,635 reviews8 followers
November 30, 2023
Wonderful holiday story. Love a plot where the couple aren’t perfect! Kaiden is a former stuntman who was injured in an accident. He now has a scar and the press ripped him apart after the incident. Laura is an actress that has a talent but is ridiculed about her weight. The two of them are perfect for each other and the chemistry is sizzling!
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782 reviews37 followers
December 2, 2023
Kaiden and Laura’s story will pull at all of your heart strings. He’s grumpy and she’s pure sunshine. He’s. Or a fan of Christmas and she’s over the top all excited about it. Their chemistry is off the charts right from the start and it’s clear Kaiden will do anything for Laura. She helps break him out of hiding and he goes public for her. They help each other out and make one another better.
1,565 reviews7 followers
December 1, 2023
Laura is a Hollywood star. She's curvy with a heart of gold and once she sets eyes on Kaiden she knows he's all she wants for Christmas. Kaiden used to be a stuntman until an accident left his face scared. He thinks he has become a horrible looking beast but Lauren thinks he's the hottest man she's ever seen. The two of them are perfect for each other and the chemistry is sizzling!
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2,319 reviews229 followers
December 7, 2023
2.5✯

°Virgin heroine
°Celibate hero
°Dual POV
°Insta love/lust
°No OW/OM drama
°No separation
°Older man/younger woman (he's twice her age)
°OTT alpha hero
°Annoying dumb heroine
°No scenes with OP (the h filmed a "sex scene" with an actor but it was off page)
°No cheating
°Epilogue: 5 years later -married with 2 kids
308 reviews3 followers
December 12, 2023
SWOOOOON 🩷
I absolutely LOVED it!! Kaiden & Laura are so dang perfect for each other! True soulmates🥰 I felt all the feels throughout the whole book! Once I started it I couldn’t put it down! The smexy times were HOT AS SIN🔥🔥🥵🥵 I just loved everything about this story! I highly highly recommend this wonderful book 🩷
3,977 reviews7 followers
December 16, 2023
Finding his Christmas Star

Kaiden had hidden from.life after a terrible accident left him scarred but Laura seeks him out to train her for an action film. Laura gets one look at Kaiden and can't find her attraction. Maiden doesn't know how he got so lucky to catch Laura's eye but he know she is the one for him and he won't let his past ruin it in this sweet tale.
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742 reviews
December 16, 2023
It was a good quick read!!!!

This was a cute Christmas book.... Curvy women and older man.... Kaiden had issue and was hiding from his past.... Laura ask him to help train her for a film, instantly they feel a connection to each other.... There are some funny scene, and very steamy scene.... All In all it was a good book....
105 reviews1 follower
November 30, 2023
Magical and Steamy

Hot and Steamy and Magical. Better than any Hallmark Movie, ever!

Kaiden and Laura's story, Hot from the start, and had all the feels. Definitely another 5 star from Nichole Rose!
19 reviews
December 2, 2023
shiny stars

Kaiden and Laura . This is a great holiday read. I especially love when she ties in characters from previous books and opens the doors for others. Merry Christmas all year round.
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181 reviews2 followers
December 4, 2023
Nichole Rose writes such FUN books with characters who are just straight up loveable. I was immediately invested in the characters and loved watching them help each other grow. I am always here for good banter - and this book had it!
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