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All Tied Up By St. Nick: A Christmas Novella
All Tied Up By St. Nick - A Christmas Novella
Kara doesn’t believe in magic, fairy tales, or happily ever after. She especially doesn’t believe in Santa Claus.
So when she ignores storm warnings and ventures into the Alaskan wilderness alone, she’s certain she can handle anything.
She’s wrong.
Rescued from a deadly blizzard by Nick, a ruggedly handsome silver-haired man with intense blue eyes and a cabin full of Christmas decorations, Kara finds herself drawn to him in ways she’s never experienced. He seems to know exactly what she needs, what she secretly craves but has never been brave enough to ask for.
When she finally surrenders to him, bound in red rope and completely at his mercy, it’s the most intense pleasure she’s ever known.
But Nick is hiding an impossible secret. And when Kara discovers the truth about who he really is, she’ll have to choose between her safe, rational world and a man who showed her that surrendering doesn’t make you weak... it makes you free.
A steamy paranormal holiday romance featuring a dominant silver fox who really does know if you’ve been naughty or nice.
Kara doesn’t believe in magic, fairy tales, or happily ever after. She especially doesn’t believe in Santa Claus.
So when she ignores storm warnings and ventures into the Alaskan wilderness alone, she’s certain she can handle anything.
She’s wrong.
Rescued from a deadly blizzard by Nick, a ruggedly handsome silver-haired man with intense blue eyes and a cabin full of Christmas decorations, Kara finds herself drawn to him in ways she’s never experienced. He seems to know exactly what she needs, what she secretly craves but has never been brave enough to ask for.
When she finally surrenders to him, bound in red rope and completely at his mercy, it’s the most intense pleasure she’s ever known.
But Nick is hiding an impossible secret. And when Kara discovers the truth about who he really is, she’ll have to choose between her safe, rational world and a man who showed her that surrendering doesn’t make you weak... it makes you free.
A steamy paranormal holiday romance featuring a dominant silver fox who really does know if you’ve been naughty or nice.
97 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 12, 2025
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December 18, 2025
am I taking a novella about banging Santa Claus too seriously? yes. did I know the quality of story I would be getting based on the cover, description, and fact that it was free? absolutely! I think this story had potential, but being a novella did it a disservice. I could see paths for character and plot development that simply weren't taken because there are less than a hundred pages: since it's so short, it's extremely rushed and unsatisfying
December 12, 2025
This was such a sweet, cozy, spicy novella!! I adored every second. Nick is utter perfection, Kara is really relatable (and I’m so glad she comes to her senses), and Rudolph?! My fav, lol.
The spicy scenes are tastefully done, the emotional connection between the two characters is natural, and the HEA had me tearing up. I wouldn’t mind reading more about them and their life together at the North Pole!!
If you love magical stories and enjoy Hallmark Christmas movies, you won’t be disappointed!! This was a great way to spent a couple of hours in December!! Thank you, Julia, for making me forget about real life insanity for a little bit, lol
The spicy scenes are tastefully done, the emotional connection between the two characters is natural, and the HEA had me tearing up. I wouldn’t mind reading more about them and their life together at the North Pole!!
If you love magical stories and enjoy Hallmark Christmas movies, you won’t be disappointed!! This was a great way to spent a couple of hours in December!! Thank you, Julia, for making me forget about real life insanity for a little bit, lol
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December 19, 2025
“Most people go their whole lives without seeing real magic.”
What do you get when you mix someone who doesn’t believe in magic with one of the most magical beings? You get a sweet yet spicy snowed in situation!
I enjoyed the pacing of this 98 page novella. I enjoyed the plot and it was a great festive read.
“Magic doesn’t replace reality. It expands it. Makes room for wonder alongside the ordinary.”
What do you get when you mix someone who doesn’t believe in magic with one of the most magical beings? You get a sweet yet spicy snowed in situation!
I enjoyed the pacing of this 98 page novella. I enjoyed the plot and it was a great festive read.
“Magic doesn’t replace reality. It expands it. Makes room for wonder alongside the ordinary.”
December 19, 2025
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This was a short yet spicy novella. Nick and Karas connection is fast and sweet. The steamy spice is tastefully done. I love the way he cares for her and takes control. 🫦 She realizes things even about herself throughout this book and grows a deeper understanding. I absolutely loved the magic woven throughout this story. ✨️
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This was a short yet spicy novella. Nick and Karas connection is fast and sweet. The steamy spice is tastefully done. I love the way he cares for her and takes control. 🫦 She realizes things even about herself throughout this book and grows a deeper understanding. I absolutely loved the magic woven throughout this story. ✨️
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was a very short and perfect holiday read for me this year. It is now my top Christmas read of 2025.
I loved the sweet and comforting moments between Nick and Kara. It was a semi fast paced story with spice, longing and understanding between the characters.
Kara reminded me a lot of myself and how stubborn she is but inside all she wants is to be accepted and loved for every part of her and the one who does that for her is Nick, but he has his own secrets that might make or break what they have.. 👀
If you want to know what happens, you need to read this book, pretty please! You won’t be disappointed 💋🖤
I loved the sweet and comforting moments between Nick and Kara. It was a semi fast paced story with spice, longing and understanding between the characters.
Kara reminded me a lot of myself and how stubborn she is but inside all she wants is to be accepted and loved for every part of her and the one who does that for her is Nick, but he has his own secrets that might make or break what they have.. 👀
If you want to know what happens, you need to read this book, pretty please! You won’t be disappointed 💋🖤
December 24, 2025
Do you believe in Santa? Neither did Kara till she almost dies in a blizzard. She was found by Nick who lived along with dogs, Rudolph, Dasher and Vixen hum right. This is a very special,short, steamy story of learning all is not what you think. It has magic along with a very different take on how you've thought of Santa all these years. Grab a copy and a hot or cold drink and enjoy the wonders of magic, Christmas and caring. I love Rudolph, he is so special. I know I'll be reading this story every Christmas now for sure.
December 29, 2025
Omg I absolutely loved this book! If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. The writing pulls you in and you get lost in the world of St. Nick. I would definitely sit on this Santas lap any day! If you want a spicy Christmas Novella, th3n I highly highly highly recommend this book! Grab a pair of extra pan.ties and get settled in with this spicy read. Happy Reading Everyone!
January 10, 2026
Julia Wyld, yesss… to this one novella “All Tied Up By St. Nick”. You have me craving for more of Nick & Kara. I loved this couple instantly when I started reading ! I love them individually as well…
I loved Kara for her stubbornness, independence, she is actually a little reminder of myself in ways felt a little called out lol… and for
Nick…Nick my man oh yes baby !!! I was loving him from the start as well! He was sweet caring and dominant and he knew Kara was meant to be his and he knew all her needs and wants.
Julia you have me wanting to go out and find myself a Nick and feel all the magic he can give me.
I loved Kara for her stubbornness, independence, she is actually a little reminder of myself in ways felt a little called out lol… and for
Nick…Nick my man oh yes baby !!! I was loving him from the start as well! He was sweet caring and dominant and he knew Kara was meant to be his and he knew all her needs and wants.
Julia you have me wanting to go out and find myself a Nick and feel all the magic he can give me.
December 19, 2025
Okay this was super good, nice short read that was super saucy 🤩
December 27, 2025
Cute Christmas romance
This is such a cute Christmas romance. I absolutely adored it. It had a nice spicy bdsm twist that included Saint Nick. I would definitely recommend.
This is such a cute Christmas romance. I absolutely adored it. It had a nice spicy bdsm twist that included Saint Nick. I would definitely recommend.
December 29, 2025
Perfect little Christmas novella! Loved how non serious it was and it was just a fun quick read.
January 26, 2026
This book definitely has a spot on the naughty list - in a very nice way...and by that, I mean that this book has its open-door moments that were playful, magnetic and just the right amount of spice to toe the line of erotica while still trying to maintain a Christmas fantasy.
That being said, the rest of the novella wasn't as cleverly crafted. I often found myself having to make assumptions about the characters' backstories based on the vague exposition. Obviously, St. Nick was easy to parse out, but he was often extremely repetitive about his innate gifts (or magic). I took more issue with our FMC. She's written to be very independent, and it's hinted that her stubbornness now is the overcompensating result of a bad relationship, but beyond that we don't hear much else about it. There's not much in how her former boyfriend likely controlled her, or belittled her and her needs, and nothing on how this might have effected her moving on to new relationships - especially when that new relationship might be centuries older than you expected and comes with his own set of baggage...and some reindeer.
And later on, once we've seen the big reveal and come out the other side, there's a mention of their differing mortalities but no actual conversation concerning it takes place on the page. There's hints of a future together, but how long is this happily-ever-after? I wouldn't mind either answer, but I just wish there was one.
That being said, the rest of the novella wasn't as cleverly crafted. I often found myself having to make assumptions about the characters' backstories based on the vague exposition. Obviously, St. Nick was easy to parse out, but he was often extremely repetitive about his innate gifts (or magic). I took more issue with our FMC. She's written to be very independent, and it's hinted that her stubbornness now is the overcompensating result of a bad relationship, but beyond that we don't hear much else about it. There's not much in how her former boyfriend likely controlled her, or belittled her and her needs, and nothing on how this might have effected her moving on to new relationships - especially when that new relationship might be centuries older than you expected and comes with his own set of baggage...and some reindeer.
And later on, once we've seen the big reveal and come out the other side, there's a mention of their differing mortalities but no actual conversation concerning it takes place on the page. There's hints of a future together, but how long is this happily-ever-after? I wouldn't mind either answer, but I just wish there was one.
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