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Nicky's Graceful Christmas
Gracelyn Grinch wants revenge against him almost as bad as she wants him. She tries to one up him, tries to ruin him, tries to resist him, but he is just so dang tasty like her favorite Christmas candies. Maybe just one taste will be enough and then she can shut his factory down so that her home boutique will thrive.
Nickolas Klaus finds her causing problems in his factory, but he has seen her sexy self before. He wants to take a bite of her tasty Christmas cookie and then some, has wanted to since he laid eyes on her. He'll do just about anything for her including sacrificing his holiday sales just to keep her happy.
Will they or won't they? Find out when you hop on this hilariously sexy ride of two sex toy manufacturers and the instant love and lust that ensues. This is a quick little book snack for the Holiday Season.
Nickolas Klaus finds her causing problems in his factory, but he has seen her sexy self before. He wants to take a bite of her tasty Christmas cookie and then some, has wanted to since he laid eyes on her. He'll do just about anything for her including sacrificing his holiday sales just to keep her happy.
Will they or won't they? Find out when you hop on this hilariously sexy ride of two sex toy manufacturers and the instant love and lust that ensues. This is a quick little book snack for the Holiday Season.
119 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 18, 2025
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About the author
J.J. Johnson
2 books33 followersJ. J. "Joleen" Johnson is an American Indie author who loves writing raw, emotional, and deeply personal stories. Her work often explores healing, resilience, and the quiet strength found in survival.
She lives in Arizona with her husband, son, and their four beloved dogs. When she's not writing, you can find her curled up with a good book, sipping on Dutch Bros, or spending quality time with her friends and family,
Joleen writes from the heart and hopes her words find a place in yours.
She lives in Arizona with her husband, son, and their four beloved dogs. When she's not writing, you can find her curled up with a good book, sipping on Dutch Bros, or spending quality time with her friends and family,
Joleen writes from the heart and hopes her words find a place in yours.
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November 24, 2025
⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
*After thinking about this one a bit more, I’m changing my rating from a 3 to a 2. I rescanned it after seeing so many 5-star reviews.
Nicky’s Graceful Christmas follows Nickolas Klaus — the CEO of a sex-toy company — and Gracelyn Grinch, the owner of a handmade toy shop. What starts as business rivalry quickly turns into playful banter and plenty of tension… but there were some plot holes that kept pulling me out of the story.
I also wish the toy aspect had been explored more, since he literally owns a sex-toy company 😏. And the ending? Definitely not it for me — it wrapped up way too quickly, and the “big moment” didn’t really land.
I’ll say this: I read The Night Butcher by this author, and it’s one of my top reads of the year—a solid 6-star read. I remember saying I couldn’t wait to read more of her work, but this just wasn’t it. So if this is your first J.J. book and it doesn’t hit like it didn't for me, PLEASE don’t let it deter you. Take the chance and read The Night Butcher—you won’t regret it.
Overall, this cute, flirty concept had so much potential and a few funny moments, but it just didn’t come together, so I can’t give it more than two stars.
🌶️🌶️
*After thinking about this one a bit more, I’m changing my rating from a 3 to a 2. I rescanned it after seeing so many 5-star reviews.
Nicky’s Graceful Christmas follows Nickolas Klaus — the CEO of a sex-toy company — and Gracelyn Grinch, the owner of a handmade toy shop. What starts as business rivalry quickly turns into playful banter and plenty of tension… but there were some plot holes that kept pulling me out of the story.
I also wish the toy aspect had been explored more, since he literally owns a sex-toy company 😏. And the ending? Definitely not it for me — it wrapped up way too quickly, and the “big moment” didn’t really land.
I’ll say this: I read The Night Butcher by this author, and it’s one of my top reads of the year—a solid 6-star read. I remember saying I couldn’t wait to read more of her work, but this just wasn’t it. So if this is your first J.J. book and it doesn’t hit like it didn't for me, PLEASE don’t let it deter you. Take the chance and read The Night Butcher—you won’t regret it.
Overall, this cute, flirty concept had so much potential and a few funny moments, but it just didn’t come together, so I can’t give it more than two stars.
December 15, 2025
I really enjoyed this novel. It was quick, cute, spicy. A fun easy read to get you laughing and into the holiday spirit.
If you enjoy tropes like submission, kinky, pain, and arch nemesis, then this is for you!
It was definitely a style that I don't normally read because if the intensity but this book made me laugh and got me wishing Christmas was coming early!
If you enjoy tropes like submission, kinky, pain, and arch nemesis, then this is for you!
It was definitely a style that I don't normally read because if the intensity but this book made me laugh and got me wishing Christmas was coming early!
November 5, 2025
Short, naughty snack. 😌
November 6, 2025
What a fun story! Made me giggle and was a very fun read!
December 16, 2025
3.5 I liked it! Really spice and insta-love
I did giggle with some of the nicknames 🤭
I did giggle with some of the nicknames 🤭
November 24, 2025
I absolutely adored this book!!
I laughed way too hard at some parts!
The spicy scenes were *chefs kiss*
I have never been so happy to be a Gracie. In fact my husband is now only allowed to call me sugar cookie so thanks 😂
I really loved the character development and plot. It was funny, exciting, playful. Everything you want in a Christmas novella.
I cannot wait to read the next one!!
I laughed way too hard at some parts!
The spicy scenes were *chefs kiss*
I have never been so happy to be a Gracie. In fact my husband is now only allowed to call me sugar cookie so thanks 😂
I really loved the character development and plot. It was funny, exciting, playful. Everything you want in a Christmas novella.
I cannot wait to read the next one!!
November 3, 2025
This was such a fun, very fast paced spicy Christmas read. I’d say at least a 🌶️🌶️🌶️ spice level!
This story follows Grace and Nick both run a sexy toy business but when Grace’s business starts taking a hit from Nicks business, she tries to sabotage his business, but what ends up happening isn’t what either one expected in the least. Sorely fly and tension rises while they are together. Insta love and a very heavy and hot attraction to each other.
This story follows Grace and Nick both run a sexy toy business but when Grace’s business starts taking a hit from Nicks business, she tries to sabotage his business, but what ends up happening isn’t what either one expected in the least. Sorely fly and tension rises while they are together. Insta love and a very heavy and hot attraction to each other.
November 19, 2025
Nicky's Graceful Christmas is a flirty and spicy holiday romance that delivers lust and laughter! It’s a fast-paced enemies-to-lovers story featuring Nickolas Saint Klaus, the confident CEO of a playful novelty company, and Gracelyn Merry Grinch, the rebellious handmade toy shop owner. Their business rivalry quickly ignites into intense tension and great banter.
While the chemistry between the two was captivating, I wish the book had leaned more into the creative potential of Nickolas's company and the deal the two of them had struck. The ending also felt a bit rushed, wrapping things up too quickly.
Still, it’s a quick, cute, steamy, easy read. Perfect for a quick holiday escape!
Rating: 2/5 Stars (Spicy & Flirty)
While the chemistry between the two was captivating, I wish the book had leaned more into the creative potential of Nickolas's company and the deal the two of them had struck. The ending also felt a bit rushed, wrapping things up too quickly.
Still, it’s a quick, cute, steamy, easy read. Perfect for a quick holiday escape!
Rating: 2/5 Stars (Spicy & Flirty)
October 25, 2025
Who knew that a little corporate espionage would lead to kinky, sexy turn of events that could ultimately have 2 competitors reevaluating everything they thought to be safe and sane?
This is a quick little spicy read that will tickle your tinsel and jingle your jolly. The banter is instant and a plot twist is enough to curl your candy cane and maybe your toes. Don’t take your mid-winters nap on this one.
5⭐️ and 2🌶️
This is a quick little spicy read that will tickle your tinsel and jingle your jolly. The banter is instant and a plot twist is enough to curl your candy cane and maybe your toes. Don’t take your mid-winters nap on this one.
5⭐️ and 2🌶️
October 25, 2025
Oh my!!!!! JJ u have done it! I loved every minute of reading this book! I know i can be a lil bias but so be it! It was funny and qorky and i LOVE the banter! I LOVE the puns! I love the SPICE! If u love smut this is ur book! This is a small cute smutcom! We get to read the funny JJ that we have the JOY and pleasure of being around every day! Maybe just maybe we get more like this!!!! Lol! Yall have fun reading this one!
November 7, 2025
this is a great short story about Nickolas and Gracie. what more do you want than find your match in every way possible with a man that gets you and gets you off?? this amazing story is cute as cookies and it got me tingling in all the right places. thank you j.j. for the opportunity to read this sweet peppermint piece!!!
November 2, 2025
This smutty little Christmas novella was exactly what I needed a short, steamy escape. If you’re in the mood for something naughty and nice, this novella delivers all the festive filth your heart can handle. Think hot cocoa, dirty talk, and a happily-ever-after that’ll leave you grinning.
November 6, 2025
This was a super fun, smutty Christmas time novela!!! It was definitely fun to read....and the ending was sweet and I loved the conclusion, trying to not give any spoilers. ♡ I would definitely love to read more of Nickolas and Gracelyn's story....after this book!!! 💯
October 25, 2025
This book was full of hilarious puns! It was the perfect little book Snack! I wish the story was longer but it was so goood!!! A must read if your into filthy, punny, funny, holiday short reads!!!
October 26, 2025
This was a great short spicy Christmas book. It was funny and full of Christmas spice. If you want a quick spicy read this is the book for you.
November 9, 2025
Its christmas but for adults!! This book has such a sexy twist to the christmas spirit, very well written and you can feel the sexual tension written on the pages. One of my favorite holiday books ive read so far!
November 9, 2025
What if the Grinch was a woman and she and Santa had kinks? Yep, pick this one up! Nice quick read with a little spice.
November 21, 2025
It was like stepping into a fantasy of fun, laughter, puns, tinsle and dessert. You want a hot spicy book snack to get the juices flowing, start at page 1. Great job J.J.
P.S. To include friends and lights adds to the fun.
P.S. To include friends and lights adds to the fun.
December 15, 2025
This was such a fun and totally different read from what J.J. Johnson usually writes — and I loved every minute of it!
At just around 67 pages, this spicy little Christmas novella packs a serious punch. Nickolas and Gracelyn start out as rivals in the adult “toy” business (yes, that kind 😉), and their banter had me grinning the whole way through. Gracelyn’s just trying to keep her small business afloat while Nickolas, the wealthy entrepreneur, seems to have it all figured out… until their paths cross and sparks really start to fly.
What follows is a hilarious, smutty, and surprisingly heartwarming holiday romp that’s perfect for anyone wanting a quick festive read with sass, spice, and a whole lot of fun. If you’re building your November or December TBR, definitely add this one to your list!
At just around 67 pages, this spicy little Christmas novella packs a serious punch. Nickolas and Gracelyn start out as rivals in the adult “toy” business (yes, that kind 😉), and their banter had me grinning the whole way through. Gracelyn’s just trying to keep her small business afloat while Nickolas, the wealthy entrepreneur, seems to have it all figured out… until their paths cross and sparks really start to fly.
What follows is a hilarious, smutty, and surprisingly heartwarming holiday romp that’s perfect for anyone wanting a quick festive read with sass, spice, and a whole lot of fun. If you’re building your November or December TBR, definitely add this one to your list!
November 18, 2025
Spicy Spicy Spicy!!! Fun, sexy and just all over a GREAT novella!!! 5 stars plus some!!!!!
December 16, 2025
Klaus's Graceland
Fun, page turning short Christmas read!! Hot & spicy 🔥 Nickolas Saint Klaus and Graceland Merry Grinch are competitors in the Adult Toy industry. She has better products and ideas. He has a bigger factory and a bigger wallet. The puns are all throughout. Highly recommend.
Fun, page turning short Christmas read!! Hot & spicy 🔥 Nickolas Saint Klaus and Graceland Merry Grinch are competitors in the Adult Toy industry. She has better products and ideas. He has a bigger factory and a bigger wallet. The puns are all throughout. Highly recommend.
November 15, 2025
I had the pleasure of receiving this as an e-ARC and voluntarily will be giving my honest review. This was a cute holiday vibe story with lots of banter. It had me laughing. Had the enemies to lovers feel with lot of spice.
“Will they or won't they? Find out when you hop on this hilariously sexy ride of two sex toy manufacturers and the instant love and lust that ensues. This is a quick little book snack for the Holiday Season.”
“Will they or won't they? Find out when you hop on this hilariously sexy ride of two sex toy manufacturers and the instant love and lust that ensues. This is a quick little book snack for the Holiday Season.”
December 10, 2025
Klaus vs Grinch
Nick and Grace are awesome.
Want a holiday spicy special with almost no plot? This one is for you.
JJ pulled holiday erotica off without a hitch. I love the holiday puns and the chemistry between the characters.
Nick and Grace are awesome.
Want a holiday spicy special with almost no plot? This one is for you.
JJ pulled holiday erotica off without a hitch. I love the holiday puns and the chemistry between the characters.
November 27, 2025
Gracie and Nicky are business rivals in the adult toy world, and their competition quickly turns into something much more exciting! They playfully banter with each other, and you can just feel the chemistry between them.
This novella is a real gem, using Christmas decorations in some super creative and steamy ways that keep the holiday spirit alive while still adding a good dose of heat. It’s under 100 pages, so you can dive in and finish it in one go.
If you enjoy rivals-to-lovers dynamics, witty exchanges, and holiday settings that aren't afraid to delve into the naughty side of Christmas, this is one worth picking up.
Huge thanks to J J Johnson for the ARC copy!
This novella is a real gem, using Christmas decorations in some super creative and steamy ways that keep the holiday spirit alive while still adding a good dose of heat. It’s under 100 pages, so you can dive in and finish it in one go.
If you enjoy rivals-to-lovers dynamics, witty exchanges, and holiday settings that aren't afraid to delve into the naughty side of Christmas, this is one worth picking up.
Huge thanks to J J Johnson for the ARC copy!
November 24, 2025
Enjoyed this book so much. It was short sweet and to the point. Nickolas set his sights and showed Gracelyn that he does mix business and pleasure with her. Dom/sub element of these two started quickly and she knew this was what she wanted. Both being in sex toy industry made it even better.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 18, 2025
⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️/5
This one follows Nick and Gracelyn who are competitors in the adult toy industry. Nick has been rather successful as to where Gracelyn has struggled and is working at the bar.
Let’s say there’s a contract made between the of two after a punishment and a lot of red room action.
While I did notice some grammar or punctuation issues, I did struggle to follow this story and felt some of it didn’t make sense. This is meant to be a fun read and not serious and it delivers on that. If you are looking for very little plot, most spice, insta-love and insta-lust then you’ll enjoy this fast paced spicy holiday read!
🌶️🌶️/5
This one follows Nick and Gracelyn who are competitors in the adult toy industry. Nick has been rather successful as to where Gracelyn has struggled and is working at the bar.
Let’s say there’s a contract made between the of two after a punishment and a lot of red room action.
While I did notice some grammar or punctuation issues, I did struggle to follow this story and felt some of it didn’t make sense. This is meant to be a fun read and not serious and it delivers on that. If you are looking for very little plot, most spice, insta-love and insta-lust then you’ll enjoy this fast paced spicy holiday read!
December 1, 2025
If you’re in the mood to be naughty this Christmas then this little novella is the perfect read for you.
October 24, 2025
J.J. has this amazing writing style, you get humor and so much tension it's always amazing. I got this book as an ARC and I'm so thankful. It's the perfect holiday read that will make you laugh and definitely keep you nice and tingly for some holiday fun. This book is a fun little spin on Santa (and all the fun toys for adults) and the Grinch (who doesn't love a smexy female with attitude?). You'll love it!
November 5, 2025
Very good book and very spicy and smutty. Going to try a few things iv read in here on my wife 😈. But other that, it had very good details and never went off track. This book is really good to read around the holidays, while drinking hot coco, and laying on your significant other. Hope you enjoy this book as I have .
November 1, 2025
OMG!!! What a sexy little holiday book snack! I ate this little book up. This author has such an amazing personality as it shows through her writing. Amazing job J J Johnson!!
PS: Ch 6 is my fav! 😉😉
PS: Ch 6 is my fav! 😉😉
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