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Santa's Baby: A Spicy, Steamy Holiday Romance Novella : Hot for the Holidays #1
Santa’s not the only one coming this Christmas...Holly has never had a merry Christmas, ever. This year included. Her boyfriend cheated on her and left her to deal with the broken pieces. Even worse, she’s stuck in a strange place (Ohio) for the holidays.
After indulging in one too many vodka sodas, Holly writes an angry letter to Santa. Imagine her surprise when Santa visits her house on Christmas Eve with an unusual
One steamy night of fun, no strings attached. And to sweeten the pot, he brought his sack of toys.
After indulging in one too many vodka sodas, Holly writes an angry letter to Santa. Imagine her surprise when Santa visits her house on Christmas Eve with an unusual
One steamy night of fun, no strings attached. And to sweeten the pot, he brought his sack of toys.
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Published November 1, 2025
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October 27, 2025
lol I mean sure why not
November 1, 2025
Thank you Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op and @laceyhawthorne for allowing me to read this #christmas novella. Is it spicy, yes, funny, yes delightful read, yes, and I highly recommend it. This is my first christmas book of the season and it's so witty and just so darn good. I wiped through this story in no time flat and couldn't put it down. The banter will have you in stitches and then you get spice what more can ask for.
So hurry and pick up your copy today.
So hurry and pick up your copy today.
December 19, 2025
Santa comes down the chimney then cums in Holly and I lol’d the entire time (but in a lusty, super turned on kind of way).
October 24, 2025
Listen… judge me all you want but this book was 89 pages of a jolly good time. I don’t know if the author intended on being funny but I laughed my way through this entire Christmas novella regardless. It was funny, spicy and loaded full of all the Christmas time feels.
So what I’m saying is, if Santa Claus is your kink and you’ve been a naughty girl this year then here you go because Santa ain’t handing out coal this year but he might take you for a ride on his North Pole. Merry Christmas, ya little HO! Ho! Ho! 🎅🏻🎁😘
Honestly, I should really be banned from being allowed to write reviews for publishing agencies. 🙈😂
Also, I may or may not have listened to the song “D*ck In A Box” while reading this story. 😭🤣🤣
So what I’m saying is, if Santa Claus is your kink and you’ve been a naughty girl this year then here you go because Santa ain’t handing out coal this year but he might take you for a ride on his North Pole. Merry Christmas, ya little HO! Ho! Ho! 🎅🏻🎁😘
Honestly, I should really be banned from being allowed to write reviews for publishing agencies. 🙈😂
Also, I may or may not have listened to the song “D*ck In A Box” while reading this story. 😭🤣🤣
November 14, 2025
3 ⭐️
This is definitely a me problem but the constant use of “baby” in dialogues during sexual acts takes me out. I should have known with it being in the title 😅
This is definitely a me problem but the constant use of “baby” in dialogues during sexual acts takes me out. I should have known with it being in the title 😅
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 23, 2025
I can’t even begin….. this book was super Santa hot. Umm Santa you did not get my letter apparently. JK. Let me say this was my first ARC book with Lacey Hawthorne and I truly hope to get more.
The characters were very well written you almost felt like you were a character in the book. From cheating boyfriend m, to angry Santa letter to sexy freaking Santa with no strings attached just a hot steamy night.
I can’t say it enough read this book if you love sexy hot romance.
Thank you Lacey Hawthorne for the ARC read!
The characters were very well written you almost felt like you were a character in the book. From cheating boyfriend m, to angry Santa letter to sexy freaking Santa with no strings attached just a hot steamy night.
I can’t say it enough read this book if you love sexy hot romance.
Thank you Lacey Hawthorne for the ARC read!
November 16, 2025
3.75 stars
I had a great time with this silly and steamy holiday novella!
✅ Daddy Santa
✅ Christmas puns
✅ Petty revenge on an ex
✅ A grilled cheese recipe
I did skim read a bit in the middle, but overall had a jolly good time.
I had a great time with this silly and steamy holiday novella!
✅ Daddy Santa
✅ Christmas puns
✅ Petty revenge on an ex
✅ A grilled cheese recipe
I did skim read a bit in the middle, but overall had a jolly good time.
October 31, 2025
This was a cute little novella to get into the holiday spirit. It has a touch of spice, but nothing overly steamy. Overall, it was a light and festive read — cute for what it was.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this early copy.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this early copy.
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November 8, 2025I guess if Santa is late this Christmas I know why..?
October 23, 2025
Perfect holiday quickly. What more could you ask for a kinky Santa with a sexy dad bod. And a little bit of revenge thrown in at the end against a douche x perfect.
November 1, 2025
✨ARC Review✨
📖Santa’s Baby by Lacey Hawthorne
📖Hot for the Holidays Book 1 | 101 Pages
📖Coming November 1, 2025!
Thank you to Victory Editing and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of Santa’s Baby. As always, my opinions are my own!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Oh I loved everything about this!! It was short, sweet and straight to the point. No beating around the bush here! After discovering her (ex)bf had cheated on her, Holly has been living in a small drunken bubble and decided to write a letter to Santa asking him for just one happy Christmas after many years of disappointment.
However what Holly didn’t expect was for Santa Claus to be very real and for him to answer her letter.. especially in person! On Christmas Eve, Kris Kringle shows up to Holly’s home offering a very unique sort of deal. A night of fun for Holly to help make up for all the bad Christmas experiences and help a very stressed out Santa release some tension! Add in a little revenge against the ex and it’s the best Christmas ever.
I don’t think this book could be any better than it already is story wise. I do wish it was a little longer but that’s just me!
📖Santa’s Baby by Lacey Hawthorne
📖Hot for the Holidays Book 1 | 101 Pages
📖Coming November 1, 2025!
Thank you to Victory Editing and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of Santa’s Baby. As always, my opinions are my own!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Oh I loved everything about this!! It was short, sweet and straight to the point. No beating around the bush here! After discovering her (ex)bf had cheated on her, Holly has been living in a small drunken bubble and decided to write a letter to Santa asking him for just one happy Christmas after many years of disappointment.
However what Holly didn’t expect was for Santa Claus to be very real and for him to answer her letter.. especially in person! On Christmas Eve, Kris Kringle shows up to Holly’s home offering a very unique sort of deal. A night of fun for Holly to help make up for all the bad Christmas experiences and help a very stressed out Santa release some tension! Add in a little revenge against the ex and it’s the best Christmas ever.
I don’t think this book could be any better than it already is story wise. I do wish it was a little longer but that’s just me!
November 3, 2025
Fun, festive and filthy - this spicy Christmas novella delivers exactly what the title promises!
Never thought I’d read smut about Santa, but I enjoyed it...both the naughty and nice
The story follows Holly, whose Christmas luck couldn’t get worse - cheating ex, stuck alone in rural Ohio, and one too many vodka sodas later she’s writing a drunk letter to Santa. But guess what? Santa actually shows up… and he’s got more than just presents in his sack. 😉
It’s short, steamy, and honestly quite funny! I could have read a full blown spicy romance about these two.
🌶🌶🌶.5
So if you're looking for something spicy to get you in the holiday mood - this'll do it!
I have to say the daddy thing isn't for me. But I still enjoyed this and binged it in no time!!
Never thought I’d read smut about Santa, but I enjoyed it...both the naughty and nice
The story follows Holly, whose Christmas luck couldn’t get worse - cheating ex, stuck alone in rural Ohio, and one too many vodka sodas later she’s writing a drunk letter to Santa. But guess what? Santa actually shows up… and he’s got more than just presents in his sack. 😉
It’s short, steamy, and honestly quite funny! I could have read a full blown spicy romance about these two.
🌶🌶🌶.5
So if you're looking for something spicy to get you in the holiday mood - this'll do it!
I have to say the daddy thing isn't for me. But I still enjoyed this and binged it in no time!!
November 1, 2025
I don’t even know where to start with this book! It was my first Santa romance and I wasn’t sure I would like it. Which I didn’t, I loved it!! I’ve never wanted something more to be real! We love a good revenge effing. I loved the camera scene in the snow because screw Spencer and has controlling self. I should’ve expected Santa to be filthy but for some reason I was surprised. It was spectacular and just what I needed. The only thing I wish was we got a glimpse into where they are now but I’m just selfish. I need the book to be longer pleaseeeee.
October 23, 2025
“Tonight, you’re my present. I’m going to unwrap you and use you over and over until I’ve had enough.”
Lacey Hawthorne delivers the perfect holiday treat — Santa’s Baby.
It’s not high literature, but it’s absolutely entertaining and surprisingly sweet under all that spice. Who knew the North Pole could be this hot? 🔥
Holly, freshly single and a few glasses deep, writes Santa a wish list for the best Christmas ever. Here comes Santa Claus — the jolly Daddy himself — is more than happy to deliver, with a sack full of toys and a very specific definition of “naughty or nice.”
The story is lighthearted and festive, the spice is steaming, and the spicy revenge scene? Christmas magic. A soft, sensitive Santa instead of a chiseled alpha was refreshingly fun too.
So grab your cocoa, light a cinnamon candle, and maybe double-check your chimney security — you never know what Santa’s bringing down. 🎅🏻
Perfect for fans of: holiday smut, short novella’s, and revenge s*x that tastes like peppermint and sin.
Vibe: festive, flirty, frosty-hot.
Trigger warnings: cheating, light BDSM, exhibitionism, kink exploration, implied body-shaming and a general disdain for the state of Ohio.
3✨ — playfully hot, perfectly unserious, and exactly what you need between two emotional reads.
Lacey Hawthorne delivers the perfect holiday treat — Santa’s Baby.
It’s not high literature, but it’s absolutely entertaining and surprisingly sweet under all that spice. Who knew the North Pole could be this hot? 🔥
Holly, freshly single and a few glasses deep, writes Santa a wish list for the best Christmas ever. Here comes Santa Claus — the jolly Daddy himself — is more than happy to deliver, with a sack full of toys and a very specific definition of “naughty or nice.”
The story is lighthearted and festive, the spice is steaming, and the spicy revenge scene? Christmas magic. A soft, sensitive Santa instead of a chiseled alpha was refreshingly fun too.
So grab your cocoa, light a cinnamon candle, and maybe double-check your chimney security — you never know what Santa’s bringing down. 🎅🏻
Perfect for fans of: holiday smut, short novella’s, and revenge s*x that tastes like peppermint and sin.
Vibe: festive, flirty, frosty-hot.
Trigger warnings: cheating, light BDSM, exhibitionism, kink exploration, implied body-shaming and a general disdain for the state of Ohio.
3✨ — playfully hot, perfectly unserious, and exactly what you need between two emotional reads.
October 26, 2025
Thank you Lacey Hawthorne for providing this ARC of Santa’s Baby in exchange for my review.
I feel as though reading this book has officially landed me on the naughty list for life… what would Santa think?
This short novella delivers exactly what it promises: festive filth with a side of sleigh bells. While I’m no stranger to spicy reads, I must admit I wasn’t prepared for this particular version of Santa. Let’s just say Lacey Hawthorne made me question everything I thought I knew about North Pole traditions.
Holly certainly gets her Christmas wish... and probably a lifetime of fond memories involving red velvet and the sight of Santa's bag of toys. No strings, no fluff, just pure, unapologetic spice.
A merry, messy, and very adult kind of Christmas tale… proceed with caution and a blush.
I feel as though reading this book has officially landed me on the naughty list for life… what would Santa think?
This short novella delivers exactly what it promises: festive filth with a side of sleigh bells. While I’m no stranger to spicy reads, I must admit I wasn’t prepared for this particular version of Santa. Let’s just say Lacey Hawthorne made me question everything I thought I knew about North Pole traditions.
Holly certainly gets her Christmas wish... and probably a lifetime of fond memories involving red velvet and the sight of Santa's bag of toys. No strings, no fluff, just pure, unapologetic spice.
A merry, messy, and very adult kind of Christmas tale… proceed with caution and a blush.
October 30, 2025
Thank you Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op and NetGalley for this ARC.
This festive novella is a delightfully naughty treat - short, steamy, and unapologetically fun. At just under 100 pages, it delivers exactly what a spicy Christmas story should: a confident, curvy redhead, an ex who needs humbling, and one very tempting Santa who’s here to make sure Christmas gets saved in more ways than one.
It’s witty, bold, and brings just the right balance of heat and humor. A perfect pick-me-up for readers who like their holiday stories with extra… sparkle and spice.
This festive novella is a delightfully naughty treat - short, steamy, and unapologetically fun. At just under 100 pages, it delivers exactly what a spicy Christmas story should: a confident, curvy redhead, an ex who needs humbling, and one very tempting Santa who’s here to make sure Christmas gets saved in more ways than one.
It’s witty, bold, and brings just the right balance of heat and humor. A perfect pick-me-up for readers who like their holiday stories with extra… sparkle and spice.
October 24, 2025
Santa’s Baby is a festive smutty novella which provides comedy, drama and extremely naughty and steamy moments. Despite only being 89 pages long, there is a firm plot to follow (all in the space of one night) and even mild character development!
It is a lighthearted and comedic novel - not to be taken too seriously - it borders the line of realism and fantasy - a bit of festive tongue in cheek so to say.
I really liked Holly as a character, she doesn’t take s*** from anyone and provides a dry sense of humour and a sarcastic tone to begin with, but Kris/Santa/Daddy empowers her both sexually and emotionally.
Trigger warnings include:
* Cheating partner (off-page)
* Body shaming (implied)
* Light bondage
* Daddy kink / Praise kink
* Temperature play / Wax play
* Exhibitionism
* General disdain for the state of Ohio
For me this is a 5 star read! It does exactly what it needs to do, to provide a lighthearted read that makes you feel lightheaded 😜 I didn’t feel I needed anything further from the novel & I would happily read more from this author again!
It is a lighthearted and comedic novel - not to be taken too seriously - it borders the line of realism and fantasy - a bit of festive tongue in cheek so to say.
I really liked Holly as a character, she doesn’t take s*** from anyone and provides a dry sense of humour and a sarcastic tone to begin with, but Kris/Santa/Daddy empowers her both sexually and emotionally.
Trigger warnings include:
* Cheating partner (off-page)
* Body shaming (implied)
* Light bondage
* Daddy kink / Praise kink
* Temperature play / Wax play
* Exhibitionism
* General disdain for the state of Ohio
For me this is a 5 star read! It does exactly what it needs to do, to provide a lighthearted read that makes you feel lightheaded 😜 I didn’t feel I needed anything further from the novel & I would happily read more from this author again!
October 25, 2025
Holly has had a really bad stretch of Christmases, but her 26th Christmas may be the worst: her boyfriend broke up with her because his former crush finally gave him the time of day. In desperation, she writes a letter to Santa Claus asking for a good Christmas. She’s surprised when he shows up - with a bag of [adult] toys - to give her the gift of feeling desired.
I had a lot of fun with this Santa erotica! While it leans a little too heavily in daddy/good girl kink for my personal preference (if that's your thing you'll LOVE it!), I enjoyed a lot of what Lacey Hawthorne is exploring on page. Holly has been a pushover with her boyfriend, and her night with Santa is a way for her to reclaim personal power, worth, and bodily autonomy..... made a little sweeter with sugar plums, icing, and the best revenge on the ex.
Pick this up for < 90 pages of Christmas smut with a lot of spirit.
Thank you to Victory Editing Co-op for an eARC. Santa's Baby is out 11/1/2025.
I had a lot of fun with this Santa erotica! While it leans a little too heavily in daddy/good girl kink for my personal preference (if that's your thing you'll LOVE it!), I enjoyed a lot of what Lacey Hawthorne is exploring on page. Holly has been a pushover with her boyfriend, and her night with Santa is a way for her to reclaim personal power, worth, and bodily autonomy..... made a little sweeter with sugar plums, icing, and the best revenge on the ex.
Pick this up for < 90 pages of Christmas smut with a lot of spirit.
Thank you to Victory Editing Co-op for an eARC. Santa's Baby is out 11/1/2025.
October 26, 2025
Okay, first of all—where has this chaotic, spicy Christmas story been all my life?
Poor Holly cannot get a break, yet somehow this book transforms heartbreak into the most outrageous, funny, and yet unexpectedly hot Christmas miracle.
I laughed, I blushed, and I may never see Santa in the same light. Something about combining loneliness, sarcasm, and pure steam works: the drunk letter to Santa that Holly writes is the rash action we all wish to take when life has been too harsh, and the way it unfolds. In the best sense of the word, wild.
It is playful, naughty, and unashamedly celebratory. Certainly not your grandma’s holiday read, but when you are in the mood to read something spicy, funny, and full of bad choices wrapped in tinsel, this one is your holiday read.
Poor Holly cannot get a break, yet somehow this book transforms heartbreak into the most outrageous, funny, and yet unexpectedly hot Christmas miracle.
I laughed, I blushed, and I may never see Santa in the same light. Something about combining loneliness, sarcasm, and pure steam works: the drunk letter to Santa that Holly writes is the rash action we all wish to take when life has been too harsh, and the way it unfolds. In the best sense of the word, wild.
It is playful, naughty, and unashamedly celebratory. Certainly not your grandma’s holiday read, but when you are in the mood to read something spicy, funny, and full of bad choices wrapped in tinsel, this one is your holiday read.
November 14, 2025
3.5⭐ A nice, short, spicy holiday feel-good story. Glad Santa found his HEA.
November 15, 2025
cheesy & hot novella - full of festive cheer!
October 20, 2025
Short, spicy, and so much fun! After finding out her boyfriend of six years cheated on her, Holly writes a desperate letter to Santa and let’s just say the big man in red delivers. On his busiest night of the year, Santa decides to take a break and give Holly exactly what she’s been missing.
It’s cheeky, festive, and left me wanting way more of their story. I’d happily read a full-length book about these two!
✨ Rating: 4/5
💋 Spice: Hot cocoa levels of steamy
🎄 Tropes: holiday fling, rebound revenge, daddy Santa
It’s cheeky, festive, and left me wanting way more of their story. I’d happily read a full-length book about these two!
✨ Rating: 4/5
💋 Spice: Hot cocoa levels of steamy
🎄 Tropes: holiday fling, rebound revenge, daddy Santa
January 1, 2026
For a novella, this story was written well. it is instalust/love, but only after she realizes santa is real and is there to deliver a Christmas she'll never forget. I loved the spice and the little revenge parts. I could easily read another 100 pages of their story, plot or spice.
December 26, 2025
This novella is pure Christmas chaos in the best way.
Drunk letters, cheating exes, and a Santa who really knows how to check his list twice. I laughed, I blushed, I may have adjusted my thermostat. 🔥
Santa’s not the only one coming this Christmas… and wow, does he deliver.
Holly’s heartbreak turns into the steamiest holiday surprise ever — full of sass, sparkles, and Santa’s… sack of toys. 🎅
It’s festive, filthy, and had me grinning the entire time. I’d absolutely read a full-length book about these two!”
Santa might just be my new book boyfriend. Forget milk and cookies — he deserves something stronger. 🍸
A perfect one-sitting read to heat up a cold winter night.
5/5 candy canes for festive filth and holiday heart❤️🔥🌶️🔥
Himbo MMC
Curvy FMC
One night
No strings
Enthusiastic consent
Some Christmas magic
Drunk letters, cheating exes, and a Santa who really knows how to check his list twice. I laughed, I blushed, I may have adjusted my thermostat. 🔥
Santa’s not the only one coming this Christmas… and wow, does he deliver.
Holly’s heartbreak turns into the steamiest holiday surprise ever — full of sass, sparkles, and Santa’s… sack of toys. 🎅
It’s festive, filthy, and had me grinning the entire time. I’d absolutely read a full-length book about these two!”
Santa might just be my new book boyfriend. Forget milk and cookies — he deserves something stronger. 🍸
A perfect one-sitting read to heat up a cold winter night.
5/5 candy canes for festive filth and holiday heart❤️🔥🌶️🔥
Himbo MMC
Curvy FMC
One night
No strings
Enthusiastic consent
Some Christmas magic
November 8, 2025
I just finished Santa’s Baby by Lacey Hawthorne and it absolutely deserves ★★★★★ — a deliciously naughty holiday treat that gave me exactly what I was craving.
From the moment Holly’s heartbreak sets the scene, the story quickly elevates from sad & single to “Daddy Dom Santa” fantasy unleashed — and yes, I was totally here for it. Santa arrives, sack in hand, ready to reward a very deserving woman, and does not disappoint. I adored the portrayal of Santa as the confident, generous, incharge dominant whose “naughty list” service is exactly what Holly needed — and what I loved reading as much as she loved experiencing.
The heat is real — kink-aware, playful, teasing, and indulgent. The dynamic between Holly and Santa is tongue-in-cheek enough to keep the Santa fantasy fun, yet firm enough to deliver that power exchange I crave: being used, taken care of, cherished — all at once. The daddy dom vibe? It clicked. Santa isn’t just jolly — he’s in control, and the way he uses Holly is exactly the gift I’d want to unwrap.
I also appreciated that beneath the steam there’s a bit of emotional repair: Holly’s been hurt, and Santa shows up not just to deliver toys but to give her a night of being worthy, of being the centre. That made the fantasy richer than simple one-scene fluff.
If you’re in the mood for something short, festive, hot, and unapologetic about kink (daddy dom Santa, yes please), then this is your season’s read. I loved every minute of it and would absolutely read more like this from Lacey Hawthorne. I just wish Santa would come down my chimney like this this Christmas 🎄🔥
From the moment Holly’s heartbreak sets the scene, the story quickly elevates from sad & single to “Daddy Dom Santa” fantasy unleashed — and yes, I was totally here for it. Santa arrives, sack in hand, ready to reward a very deserving woman, and does not disappoint. I adored the portrayal of Santa as the confident, generous, incharge dominant whose “naughty list” service is exactly what Holly needed — and what I loved reading as much as she loved experiencing.
The heat is real — kink-aware, playful, teasing, and indulgent. The dynamic between Holly and Santa is tongue-in-cheek enough to keep the Santa fantasy fun, yet firm enough to deliver that power exchange I crave: being used, taken care of, cherished — all at once. The daddy dom vibe? It clicked. Santa isn’t just jolly — he’s in control, and the way he uses Holly is exactly the gift I’d want to unwrap.
I also appreciated that beneath the steam there’s a bit of emotional repair: Holly’s been hurt, and Santa shows up not just to deliver toys but to give her a night of being worthy, of being the centre. That made the fantasy richer than simple one-scene fluff.
If you’re in the mood for something short, festive, hot, and unapologetic about kink (daddy dom Santa, yes please), then this is your season’s read. I loved every minute of it and would absolutely read more like this from Lacey Hawthorne. I just wish Santa would come down my chimney like this this Christmas 🎄🔥
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 31, 2025
⭐️⭐️(includes mild spoilers)
Santa’s Baby by Lacey Hawthorne
Unfortunately, this holiday novella wasn’t quite for me.
This novella might work better for readers looking for a light, steamy holiday escape without much emotional depth, and who enjoy stories told entirely from the heroine’s perspective.
While the premise had potential, I struggled to connect with the heroine - she came across as too naive, too judgmental, and not nearly as kick-ass as I prefer in my leads. After dumping her ex for cheating, she somehow misses a major red flag when “Santa” admits that he and “Mrs. Claus” still makes public appearances as a married couple to keep up appearances for everyone even though she’s left him for an elf. Add in a few fainting spells and calling out “stupid children, stupid presents,” and I found her hard to root for.
The story is told solely from her POV (in present tense), so we’re entirely in her head and it didn’t help that her decisions often felt illogical (selling her car before realizing she’d need transportation in a wintery, remote area to job hunt?).
As for Santa, he didn’t redeem things much - public appearances with his estranged wife aside, telling the heroine to “calm down” after an emotional moment was definitely not swoon-worthy.Sure, she liked the massage he gave her afterward, but even that scene felt off, especially when she declared she was “so turned on” only to promptly pass out.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the early copy in exchange for an honest review.
Santa’s Baby by Lacey Hawthorne
Unfortunately, this holiday novella wasn’t quite for me.
This novella might work better for readers looking for a light, steamy holiday escape without much emotional depth, and who enjoy stories told entirely from the heroine’s perspective.
While the premise had potential, I struggled to connect with the heroine - she came across as too naive, too judgmental, and not nearly as kick-ass as I prefer in my leads. After dumping her ex for cheating, she somehow misses a major red flag when “Santa” admits that he and “Mrs. Claus” still makes public appearances as a married couple to keep up appearances for everyone even though she’s left him for an elf. Add in a few fainting spells and calling out “stupid children, stupid presents,” and I found her hard to root for.
The story is told solely from her POV (in present tense), so we’re entirely in her head and it didn’t help that her decisions often felt illogical (selling her car before realizing she’d need transportation in a wintery, remote area to job hunt?).
As for Santa, he didn’t redeem things much - public appearances with his estranged wife aside, telling the heroine to “calm down” after an emotional moment was definitely not swoon-worthy.Sure, she liked the massage he gave her afterward, but even that scene felt off, especially when she declared she was “so turned on” only to promptly pass out.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the early copy in exchange for an honest review.
October 25, 2025
"Santa Baby...so hurry down the chimney tonight"
Festive, Lighthearted, and Sexy - Santa's Baby , is such a short and sweet holiday reminder that sometimes Santa really is the gift!
Holly is fed up with crappy Christmases. She's had years and years of letdowns and less than amazing yuletide festivities and this year she's determined to make the best of things despite her pathetic ex. A letter, drawn out of a desperate and drunken whim, reaches Santa and he decides to deliver the best Christmas to a very deserving Holly.
This steamy novella will surely warm you from the top of your Santa hat to the tips of your mistletoes and everywhere in between. It's funny, flirty, and sweet to watch a connection build between two lonely souls. I loved Holly's spunk and attitude. I thoroughly enjoyed the raw honesty that Kris displays for her. This was heartwarming and fun - exactly as Christmas is meant to be!
5 Sparkly Stars! Grab Santa's Baby, a fuzzy blanket, and a mug of something warm and sweet to keep you company by the fire while you wait for someone holly and jolly to make it down the chimney this Christmas Eve!
Thank you to NetGalley, Lacey Hawthorne, and Victory Editing Co-Op for the festive fun and early access to this cheeky holiday treat!
Festive, Lighthearted, and Sexy - Santa's Baby , is such a short and sweet holiday reminder that sometimes Santa really is the gift!
Holly is fed up with crappy Christmases. She's had years and years of letdowns and less than amazing yuletide festivities and this year she's determined to make the best of things despite her pathetic ex. A letter, drawn out of a desperate and drunken whim, reaches Santa and he decides to deliver the best Christmas to a very deserving Holly.
This steamy novella will surely warm you from the top of your Santa hat to the tips of your mistletoes and everywhere in between. It's funny, flirty, and sweet to watch a connection build between two lonely souls. I loved Holly's spunk and attitude. I thoroughly enjoyed the raw honesty that Kris displays for her. This was heartwarming and fun - exactly as Christmas is meant to be!
5 Sparkly Stars! Grab Santa's Baby, a fuzzy blanket, and a mug of something warm and sweet to keep you company by the fire while you wait for someone holly and jolly to make it down the chimney this Christmas Eve!
Thank you to NetGalley, Lacey Hawthorne, and Victory Editing Co-Op for the festive fun and early access to this cheeky holiday treat!
December 13, 2025
I can’t even begin… this book was super Santa-hot. Apparently Santa did not get my original letter—but honestly, no complaints. 😅 This was my first ARC from Lacey Hawthorne, and I really hope it won’t be my last.
The characters were so well written that it felt like I’d stepped right into the story—from the cheating ex to the angry Santa letter to, yes, the sexy, no-strings Santa offering one seriously steamy night. The whole setup? Absolutely delightful.
After finding out her boyfriend cheated, Holly spirals into a tipsy haze and writes a frustrated letter to Santa begging for just one happy Christmas. What she doesn’t expect is for Santa to be real… and to show up at her house on Christmas Eve with a very tempting proposal. A night of fun to make up for years of disappointing holidays—and to help a very stressed-out Kris Kringle blow off some steam. Throw in a little revenge on the ex, and it becomes Holly’s best Christmas ever.
The story is short, sweet, spicy, and straight to the point—no dragging, no fluff, just festive fun. Honestly, it was perfect for what it was. My only wish? That it had been a little longer!
The characters were so well written that it felt like I’d stepped right into the story—from the cheating ex to the angry Santa letter to, yes, the sexy, no-strings Santa offering one seriously steamy night. The whole setup? Absolutely delightful.
After finding out her boyfriend cheated, Holly spirals into a tipsy haze and writes a frustrated letter to Santa begging for just one happy Christmas. What she doesn’t expect is for Santa to be real… and to show up at her house on Christmas Eve with a very tempting proposal. A night of fun to make up for years of disappointing holidays—and to help a very stressed-out Kris Kringle blow off some steam. Throw in a little revenge on the ex, and it becomes Holly’s best Christmas ever.
The story is short, sweet, spicy, and straight to the point—no dragging, no fluff, just festive fun. Honestly, it was perfect for what it was. My only wish? That it had been a little longer!
October 23, 2025
I absolutely loved this book! I love the way Holly's thoughts are written, she feels very relatable with her dry humor and her "you know what, this may as well happen" attitude. Kris (aka Santa, or should I say Daddy?) is also wonderful, he's so sweet but *very* willing to get down and dirty to both their benefits. I enjoyed the backstories for both of them, the extra character development really helped them feel real <3
Oh and the book is very hot, obviously. There's a list of content warnings in the beginning of the book which, as a fanfiction reader, I appreciated since I'm accustomed to reading the tags to know what I'm getting into. The sex itself is well written and has a perfect balance of intensity and lightheartedness, I love the atmosphere of it all. Holly and Kris *definitely* make the most of their time together, if you catch my drift, but they also make time for genuine moments mixed in with it all.
Oh and the book is very hot, obviously. There's a list of content warnings in the beginning of the book which, as a fanfiction reader, I appreciated since I'm accustomed to reading the tags to know what I'm getting into. The sex itself is well written and has a perfect balance of intensity and lightheartedness, I love the atmosphere of it all. Holly and Kris *definitely* make the most of their time together, if you catch my drift, but they also make time for genuine moments mixed in with it all.
October 29, 2025
🎅✨ ARC Review: Santa’s Baby by Lacey Hawthorne ✨🎄
Holly’s holiday spirit is officially on life support dumped, heartbroken, and stranded in Ohio (of all places 😩). Her plans for a quiet pity party turn very spicy when a drunken letter to Santa brings an unexpected visitor down her chimney… and he’s packing more than just coal in his sack. 😉
This short, steamy Christmas novella is equal parts naughty and nice. Lacey Hawthorne blends humor, heartbreak, and heat into a deliciously festive fantasy that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The chemistry between Holly and her red-suited savior? 🔥 Off the charts. The toy bag scene? Let’s just say Mrs. Claus would definitely approve. 🎁
If you love:
🎄 Holiday heat with a dash of magic
🍸 Festive chaos meets spicy escapism
💋 One-night-turned-unforgettable
🔥 A heroine rediscovering her confidence the naughty way
Then Santa’s Baby will leave you grinning, blushing, and maybe checking your chimney twice this Christmas. 🎅💋
Holly’s holiday spirit is officially on life support dumped, heartbroken, and stranded in Ohio (of all places 😩). Her plans for a quiet pity party turn very spicy when a drunken letter to Santa brings an unexpected visitor down her chimney… and he’s packing more than just coal in his sack. 😉
This short, steamy Christmas novella is equal parts naughty and nice. Lacey Hawthorne blends humor, heartbreak, and heat into a deliciously festive fantasy that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The chemistry between Holly and her red-suited savior? 🔥 Off the charts. The toy bag scene? Let’s just say Mrs. Claus would definitely approve. 🎁
If you love:
🎄 Holiday heat with a dash of magic
🍸 Festive chaos meets spicy escapism
💋 One-night-turned-unforgettable
🔥 A heroine rediscovering her confidence the naughty way
Then Santa’s Baby will leave you grinning, blushing, and maybe checking your chimney twice this Christmas. 🎅💋
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