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Christmas Challenge with Mr. Naughty
O Holy Night My Billionaire Cabinmate is Shirtless Again.
And I kind of want to be on his naughty list.
Ryan Amaral.
Six-foot-four of charm and trouble—ex-hockey legend turned journalist for the underdogs.
He’s in Cedar Falls to cover the world’s biggest #MistletoeKiss.
I’m a scandal in heels—
a Grammy winner and UNICEF ambassador turned tabloid fodder,
in town for Cedar Falls’ Christmas Special.
Then a hotel glitch becomes one bed,
and a landslide traps us in town.
Now we’re recruited to #SaveChristmas.
Fifteen days to Christmas.
Fifteen days to not fall in love.
We agree to fake-date for charity and PR survival.
Only problem? Nothing about his touch feels fake.
He makes my coffee like foreplay,
chops wood like a thirst trap,
and calls me my love like he means it.
Somewhere between the snow, the spotlight,
and a forgotten thread of our past,
Christmas starts feeling like destiny’s way of sewing us back together.
He’s got London calling. I’ve got Nashville waiting.
But I can’t help thinking…
maybe fate’s already written our duet.
~ Fifteen days. One cabin. A love story twenty years in the making—they just don’t know it yet. A countdown romance where #MistletoeKiss becomes #Meant2Be—and Christmas saves them both.
~ Part of the Beloved Cedar Falls Series!
And I kind of want to be on his naughty list.
Ryan Amaral.
Six-foot-four of charm and trouble—ex-hockey legend turned journalist for the underdogs.
He’s in Cedar Falls to cover the world’s biggest #MistletoeKiss.
I’m a scandal in heels—
a Grammy winner and UNICEF ambassador turned tabloid fodder,
in town for Cedar Falls’ Christmas Special.
Then a hotel glitch becomes one bed,
and a landslide traps us in town.
Now we’re recruited to #SaveChristmas.
Fifteen days to Christmas.
Fifteen days to not fall in love.
We agree to fake-date for charity and PR survival.
Only problem? Nothing about his touch feels fake.
He makes my coffee like foreplay,
chops wood like a thirst trap,
and calls me my love like he means it.
Somewhere between the snow, the spotlight,
and a forgotten thread of our past,
Christmas starts feeling like destiny’s way of sewing us back together.
He’s got London calling. I’ve got Nashville waiting.
But I can’t help thinking…
maybe fate’s already written our duet.
~ Fifteen days. One cabin. A love story twenty years in the making—they just don’t know it yet. A countdown romance where #MistletoeKiss becomes #Meant2Be—and Christmas saves them both.
~ Part of the Beloved Cedar Falls Series!
319 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2025
61 people are currently reading
28 people want to read
About the author
Emma Bloom
10 books21 followersEmma Bloom is a Kindle Best Seller in contemporary romance with expert-level romance instincts—hitting the sweet spot of equal parts swoon-worthy, heartfelt, and oh-so-very steamy.
Emma crafts romances that fans of billionaires, off-limits relationships, and age-gap love stories can’t resist. With a knack for grumpy-sunshine pairings, alpha protectors, and curvy virgin heroines, her books take readers on steamy journeys where opposites attract, enemies become lovers, and heroes fall hard, all with a little dash of humor.
By day, she’s a savvy day trader before most people have even had their coffee. But once the numbers are crunched, she switches gears, letting her heart lead. That’s when the magic happens, as she pours her passion into writing love stories that captivate and enchant her readers.
Living in Colorado where the crisp mountain air and golden sunsets provide the perfect backdrop for dreaming up steamy love stories, Emma draws inspiration from nature's beauty for her writing, and enjoys the Rockies sunshine with her family.
Emma crafts romances that fans of billionaires, off-limits relationships, and age-gap love stories can’t resist. With a knack for grumpy-sunshine pairings, alpha protectors, and curvy virgin heroines, her books take readers on steamy journeys where opposites attract, enemies become lovers, and heroes fall hard, all with a little dash of humor.
By day, she’s a savvy day trader before most people have even had their coffee. But once the numbers are crunched, she switches gears, letting her heart lead. That’s when the magic happens, as she pours her passion into writing love stories that captivate and enchant her readers.
Living in Colorado where the crisp mountain air and golden sunsets provide the perfect backdrop for dreaming up steamy love stories, Emma draws inspiration from nature's beauty for her writing, and enjoys the Rockies sunshine with her family.
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November 15, 2025
I adore Emma Bloom! I love Cedar Falls! And I am permanently reserving my spot as a resident. I may not have keys to the city like Sam and Ryan, but I live vicariously through Emma and am so excited to have been on another amazing journey through her vision.
Cedar Falls is my happy place. I love everyone there, from Lily at the Candy Jar (try the cocoa), to Mrs. Henderson and her matchmaking, to Dante and the F1 team at Mega Max. Everyone welcomes you with open arms and a tiny bit of gossip. Ok a lot of gossip and an obscene amount of bets on everyone’s love life. 😂
Samantha is a world renowned pop star who was caught up in a ridiculous scandal and was looking for some time away to breathe and forget about the world and its opinions.
Ryan is an ex NHL hockey star, a billionaire philanthropist, and a sports and humanitarian journalist who came to Cedar Falls to write about the #Mistletoekiss event.
But a computer glitch at the lodge sends both of our characters into the woods and into a quaint, romantic cabin.
This story was so amazing and I love how the characters don’t panic and run and then have to find their way back after having to pull their heads out of the behinds. 😂 But seriously, this story is one for the ages, and a spice level of off the charts! The chemistry is amazing and I love their banter and playfulness as well as the way they see each other. Really see each other. Most of us go through life never experiencing that feeling and being able to live vicariously through these characters makes it real.
Emma Bloom is my most favorite author this year, hands down. She has brought me into Cedar Falls and made me feel right at home.
If you love a love story that has backbone and insta love, drama, small town charm and spiciness then please check out all of the Cedar Falls books. I don’t know which one is my favorite. I don’t think I could pick just one. But what I do know is you will fall in love with this town and these people if you take a chance. And who knows, maybe fate will bring you your next book boyfriend.
This is one book out of 6 in the #SaveChristmas collection. I highly recommend this whole set!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Cedar Falls is my happy place. I love everyone there, from Lily at the Candy Jar (try the cocoa), to Mrs. Henderson and her matchmaking, to Dante and the F1 team at Mega Max. Everyone welcomes you with open arms and a tiny bit of gossip. Ok a lot of gossip and an obscene amount of bets on everyone’s love life. 😂
Samantha is a world renowned pop star who was caught up in a ridiculous scandal and was looking for some time away to breathe and forget about the world and its opinions.
Ryan is an ex NHL hockey star, a billionaire philanthropist, and a sports and humanitarian journalist who came to Cedar Falls to write about the #Mistletoekiss event.
But a computer glitch at the lodge sends both of our characters into the woods and into a quaint, romantic cabin.
This story was so amazing and I love how the characters don’t panic and run and then have to find their way back after having to pull their heads out of the behinds. 😂 But seriously, this story is one for the ages, and a spice level of off the charts! The chemistry is amazing and I love their banter and playfulness as well as the way they see each other. Really see each other. Most of us go through life never experiencing that feeling and being able to live vicariously through these characters makes it real.
Emma Bloom is my most favorite author this year, hands down. She has brought me into Cedar Falls and made me feel right at home.
If you love a love story that has backbone and insta love, drama, small town charm and spiciness then please check out all of the Cedar Falls books. I don’t know which one is my favorite. I don’t think I could pick just one. But what I do know is you will fall in love with this town and these people if you take a chance. And who knows, maybe fate will bring you your next book boyfriend.
This is one book out of 6 in the #SaveChristmas collection. I highly recommend this whole set!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 21, 2025
Another Great Read From Emma Boom
LOVED THIS BOOK! The immediate attraction Ryan and Samantha had was evident from the beginning - I hate when I have to read 3 chapters before I feel the connections. The town characters complement the full story. I LOVED every book in the ‘Cedar Falls Series’ and this one fit right in. If you haven’t read the others you are definitely missing out!
LOVED THIS BOOK! The immediate attraction Ryan and Samantha had was evident from the beginning - I hate when I have to read 3 chapters before I feel the connections. The town characters complement the full story. I LOVED every book in the ‘Cedar Falls Series’ and this one fit right in. If you haven’t read the others you are definitely missing out!
November 15, 2025
I was instantly hooked when two complete strangers share a cabin for two weeks and have to 'fake' a relationship. The connection between Samantha and Ryan is instant and sizzling hot. The push and pull as they fight their feelings and desires was addictive. I deeply connected with their emotional turmoil of what to do after the festival, go back to their lives or risk it all. The perfect whirlwind winter wonderland romance with: sweet playful banter, small town gossip, and steamy moments. One of the best forced proximity romances I've read!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 23, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five-Star Review
Christmas Challenge with Mr. Naughty is the perfect holiday cocktail—equal parts Hallmark heart, sizzling chemistry, and modern fairy-tale magic. If you love your Christmas romances sweet with a wicked wink, this one absolutely delivers.
What truly shines is the banter and emotional depth. The chemistry crackles without ever tipping into gratuitous territory—spicy enough to make you blush, but grounded in genuine connection. Beneath the laughter, mistletoe moments, and twinkling Christmas lights, the story explores vulnerability, reputation, and what it means to be truly seen beyond headlines and hashtags.
This book feels like curling up with a classic Hallmark movie… only with sharper dialogue, hotter tension, and a love story that feels very now. The romance builds beautifully, the holiday atmosphere is immersive, and the ending leaves you warm, hopeful, and believing in forever—on or off the trending page.
Perfect for readers who want festive feels, fake dating done right, and just enough heat to melt the snow. Christmas Challenge with Mr. Naughty is a must-read holiday romance that earns every one of its five stars. 🎄✨
Christmas Challenge with Mr. Naughty is the perfect holiday cocktail—equal parts Hallmark heart, sizzling chemistry, and modern fairy-tale magic. If you love your Christmas romances sweet with a wicked wink, this one absolutely delivers.
What truly shines is the banter and emotional depth. The chemistry crackles without ever tipping into gratuitous territory—spicy enough to make you blush, but grounded in genuine connection. Beneath the laughter, mistletoe moments, and twinkling Christmas lights, the story explores vulnerability, reputation, and what it means to be truly seen beyond headlines and hashtags.
This book feels like curling up with a classic Hallmark movie… only with sharper dialogue, hotter tension, and a love story that feels very now. The romance builds beautifully, the holiday atmosphere is immersive, and the ending leaves you warm, hopeful, and believing in forever—on or off the trending page.
Perfect for readers who want festive feels, fake dating done right, and just enough heat to melt the snow. Christmas Challenge with Mr. Naughty is a must-read holiday romance that earns every one of its five stars. 🎄✨
November 16, 2025
This book is perfection!!! Leave it to Emma Bloom to bring small town vibes, a magnetic chemistry, two strong minded characters, a close proximity, and a fast paced plot.
Samantha is a singer hoping this break and the challenge will restart her career, Ryan is there to cover the challenge, but leave it to fate to put them together in a cabin during a snowstorm. Cue in the sparks, the banter, the small town meddling, and their attraction. Be ready to fall in love with them, to see them fight their feelings, to see how they understand each other, and find love along the way. But once the challenge is over, what is next?
This is a great read that will have you swooning, smiling and wishing to be part of their world.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Samantha is a singer hoping this break and the challenge will restart her career, Ryan is there to cover the challenge, but leave it to fate to put them together in a cabin during a snowstorm. Cue in the sparks, the banter, the small town meddling, and their attraction. Be ready to fall in love with them, to see them fight their feelings, to see how they understand each other, and find love along the way. But once the challenge is over, what is next?
This is a great read that will have you swooning, smiling and wishing to be part of their world.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 1, 2025
The longest of this series so far and boy did i feel it! However, it was absolutely adorable and somewhat worth it in the end. Samantha is a bunch of drama and was running from the scandal. The way certain things were handled I wasnt a fan of but it worked out. Genuinely, Sam and Ryan are perfect for each other. Even though it was insta love, they worked through their relationship. They took time, which I believe is the reason the book was so long. There was drama with the whole fake dating trope but it quickly turned out to be real. I love all the side characters, which kept me reading. Not only were Sam, Ryan, and other characters great, but the overall setting was beautiful. I smelled the hot chocolate and snow. It was so cozy!!!
November 16, 2025
Christmas Challenge With Mr. Naughty by Emma Bloom is the third book of #Save Christmas Collection. Samantha is a singer and Ryan is an ex-hockey player that is now a journalist. Fate has them staying in the same cabin together. They decide to fake date to avoid a scandal, yet their feelings for each other isn't fake. This is a great small town, fake relationship holiday romance. I loved their story. Emma Bloom writes with such warmth, that you want to be right there in Cedar Falls with everyone.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 16, 2025
A perfect Christmas romance to me contains small town with nosey (in a good way) residents, true friends, supportive family, amazing cute little shops and of course the whole town bands together to do whatever needs done. And of course it always ends with the happily ever after.
Emma has managed to fit all of that in plus more. There is a lot of steamy steamy in this story so be prepared but it’s a romantic Christmas story that not only brings the town together it also brings this cute couple together. Add this to your Christmas must reads.
November 16, 2025
The title "Christmas Challenge With Mr. Naughty" doesn't match the characters at all. I was expecting a insta-love dirty Christmas book and what I got was something entirely different. Which to be honest was a wonderful surprise.
Christmas Challenge With Mr. Naughty centers around Samantha and Ryan who end up sharing a cabin for the duration of the Guinness book record week. He is there to cover the story and she is there to sing. These two unlikely characters end up falling in love by sharing space and managing the meddling of Cedar Falls.
Emma Bloom did an amazing job with these characters, the story and the ending.
Christmas Challenge With Mr. Naughty centers around Samantha and Ryan who end up sharing a cabin for the duration of the Guinness book record week. He is there to cover the story and she is there to sing. These two unlikely characters end up falling in love by sharing space and managing the meddling of Cedar Falls.
Emma Bloom did an amazing job with these characters, the story and the ending.
November 21, 2025
Two people who are known in the media in their own ways (one is an ex-hockey player now journalist, the other an award winning musician and ambassador) are thrown together after a booking mishap. One thing leads to another, one cabin, one bed, and then they're both being recruited to for the local #SaveChristmas challenge. A steamy read with plenty of sizzling chemistry and banter.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 12, 2025
Emma is an author who I absolutely LOVE reading her romance books and this one right here about Ryan and Samantha is the BEST. This is one AMAZING and ROMANTIC page turner of a read due to the magnetic storyline. So, what better way to enjoy your day off or home alone than reading this 5-star romance book.
November 18, 2025
I absolutely love this. There is something about being trapped in a cabin with a hot ex hockey player. I found this story refreshing and Samantha and Ryan made my day. It was a great story, and I love a great Christmas story. This book did not disappoint, and it was worth reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 20, 2025
The banter crackles, the chemistry melts snowbanks, and their forced-freeze-in turns into a slow-burn they can’t walk away from. Cozy, cheeky, and perfectly Christmassy, this is the kind of novella you inhale in one sitting and then immediately want to re-read with hot cocoa… or something stronger.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 18, 2025
ohmygosh
This is a book you’ve got to read. It’ll make you laugh, chuckle, shake your head, cry and most of all enjoy every word. It’s going in my reread pile for sure. Happy reading!!
This is a book you’ve got to read. It’ll make you laugh, chuckle, shake your head, cry and most of all enjoy every word. It’s going in my reread pile for sure. Happy reading!!
November 26, 2025
My favorite Christmas story to date!!
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