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Once Upon A Holiday : A Steamy Holiday Fling Series: Quick, Dirty and Full of Christmas Heat (Naughty & Nice: Book 3)
A festive, swoony, magically romantic standalone novella — Book 3 in the Naughty & Nice Steamy Holiday Fling Series
From the author of The Mistletoe Situation and The Tenth Gift comes a cozy, heart-melting holiday romance novella with a magical twist.
📍 New York City. One wish. One prince. One impossible choice.
Harper Quinn has a thriving career as a high-powered corporate lawyer and an enviable apartment in Manhattan. But when a lonely December night and one too many glasses of red wine lead to a wistful Christmas wish, Harper wakes up inside her favorite holiday movie—complete with a fictional prince, a tailor shop, and snow that falls on cue.
Prince Cassian of Velencia is living in the States before returning to a crown he never asked for. But when he meets Harper, everything changes. She’s not part of the script—but somehow, she might be the story.
As sparks fly and fate bends, Harper must Will she steal someone else's fairytale... or write her own?
🎄 Perfect for fans
Christmas romance moviesMagical realism with a romantic twistRoyal romanceSlow burn and swoony banter✨ Once Upon a Holiday is Book 3 in the Naughty & Nice Christmas short story series, but can be read as a standalone with a guaranteed happy ending. If you love magical meet-cutes, cozy charm, and cinnamon-sweet kisses, this is your holiday escape.
From the author of The Mistletoe Situation and The Tenth Gift comes a cozy, heart-melting holiday romance novella with a magical twist.
📍 New York City. One wish. One prince. One impossible choice.
Harper Quinn has a thriving career as a high-powered corporate lawyer and an enviable apartment in Manhattan. But when a lonely December night and one too many glasses of red wine lead to a wistful Christmas wish, Harper wakes up inside her favorite holiday movie—complete with a fictional prince, a tailor shop, and snow that falls on cue.
Prince Cassian of Velencia is living in the States before returning to a crown he never asked for. But when he meets Harper, everything changes. She’s not part of the script—but somehow, she might be the story.
As sparks fly and fate bends, Harper must Will she steal someone else's fairytale... or write her own?
🎄 Perfect for fans
Christmas romance moviesMagical realism with a romantic twistRoyal romanceSlow burn and swoony banter✨ Once Upon a Holiday is Book 3 in the Naughty & Nice Christmas short story series, but can be read as a standalone with a guaranteed happy ending. If you love magical meet-cutes, cozy charm, and cinnamon-sweet kisses, this is your holiday escape.
54 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 15, 2025
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December 28, 2025
4.5 stars
Another great holiday Rom-Com from Luna Mabini. And this one is my favorite so far. Sweet, spicy, charming and heartwarming. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
Another great holiday Rom-Com from Luna Mabini. And this one is my favorite so far. Sweet, spicy, charming and heartwarming. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
December 31, 2025
Once Upon a Holiday by Luna Mabini (2025)
Naughty & Nice #3
54-page Kindle Ebook story pages 4-51
Genre: Holiday > Christmas; Short Story, Romance, Magical Realism
Featuring: Manhattan, New York City, New York; Prince, Characters From Book 1, Tricenarians, Lawyer/Attorney, Tailoring, Actors, Bibliography for Luna Mabini with Taglines/Blurbs, Author's Links
Rating as a movie: R/NC-17/X for strong sexual content
Songs for the soundtrack: "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby, "Take Five" by Dave Brubeck, "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" by Dean Martin
Books and Authors mentioned: How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss, Sex and the City by Candace Bushnell
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️📺🗽🏙🤴🏼🔮🎄
My thoughts: You know how you're reading a lackluster series and then you come across the gem that makes it all worth it? This is that gem. I really enjoyed this story although I was confused about the initial transition.
Recommend to others: Yes. Especially of you liked The Princess Diaries or Pleasantville.
Naughty & Nice
1. The Mistletoe Situation (2025)
2. The Tenth Gift (2025)
3. Once Upon a Holiday (2025)
Memorable Quotes: “You’re lucky I love you like a daughter, Harper, or I’d have to fire you for sleeping on the clock.” I turn toward the voice, blinking. Tom Wayland? As in the actor who played King Damon in that ridiculous crown movie everyone watches? The one who also plays Eliza Morgan’s father in my favorite holiday movie? Salt-and-pepper hair. Warm eyes. A pressed dress shirt with the sleeves rolled. Exactly as he looked in The Winter Crown. Except older. More… real. My jaw drops. “Tom… Wayland?” He pauses, then looks over his shoulder at the young woman next to him—the one with flawless cheekbones and a long wool coat, casually sipping tea like she isn’t standing in the middle of my favorite Christmas movie. Mina. Eliza’s older sister. Iris McPherson—in real life. My favorite Broadway star. He raises an eyebrow. “Tom who? Mina, did you get Harper drunk again last night? Tom Wayland? Who the hell is that?” He scoffs, pointing to himself. “It’s Chuck. Chuck Morgan. Your boss.” Mina—no, Iris—Mina, whoever, laughs and waves off his concern. “She likely overindulged in eggnog. ‘Tis the season.” My brain stutters. I look around the shop, blinking too fast. Wooden measuring tables. Racks of clothes. Pins and fabric chalk and a vintage radio playing Bing Crosby in the background. Velvet Stitches Tailoring. I’ve seen this place so many times. On screen. In The Winter Crown. Except there are no cameras. No crew. I’m not just watching the movie—I’m in it. Mina—ugh, Iris—comes closer, pressing a palm to my forehead. She smells of lavender and fresh linen, and I flinch at the realness of it. Dreams don’t smell like anything. At least not this vividly. “You’re not warm,” she says. “But you’re acting a little off, babe. You feeling okay?” I nod, feeling the panic rising in me. One glass of wine too many. My talk with Sloane got under my skin. And that stupid ornament. I made a wish. This has to be a dream. Or some kind of stress-induced hallucination. Either way, I’m going with it. I’ll wake up, eventually. Might as well enjoy the fantasy.
Naughty & Nice #3
54-page Kindle Ebook story pages 4-51
Genre: Holiday > Christmas; Short Story, Romance, Magical Realism
Featuring: Manhattan, New York City, New York; Prince, Characters From Book 1, Tricenarians, Lawyer/Attorney, Tailoring, Actors, Bibliography for Luna Mabini with Taglines/Blurbs, Author's Links
Rating as a movie: R/NC-17/X for strong sexual content
Songs for the soundtrack: "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby, "Take Five" by Dave Brubeck, "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" by Dean Martin
Books and Authors mentioned: How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss, Sex and the City by Candace Bushnell
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️📺🗽🏙🤴🏼🔮🎄
My thoughts: You know how you're reading a lackluster series and then you come across the gem that makes it all worth it? This is that gem. I really enjoyed this story although I was confused about the initial transition.
Recommend to others: Yes. Especially of you liked The Princess Diaries or Pleasantville.
Naughty & Nice
1. The Mistletoe Situation (2025)
2. The Tenth Gift (2025)
3. Once Upon a Holiday (2025)
Memorable Quotes: “You’re lucky I love you like a daughter, Harper, or I’d have to fire you for sleeping on the clock.” I turn toward the voice, blinking. Tom Wayland? As in the actor who played King Damon in that ridiculous crown movie everyone watches? The one who also plays Eliza Morgan’s father in my favorite holiday movie? Salt-and-pepper hair. Warm eyes. A pressed dress shirt with the sleeves rolled. Exactly as he looked in The Winter Crown. Except older. More… real. My jaw drops. “Tom… Wayland?” He pauses, then looks over his shoulder at the young woman next to him—the one with flawless cheekbones and a long wool coat, casually sipping tea like she isn’t standing in the middle of my favorite Christmas movie. Mina. Eliza’s older sister. Iris McPherson—in real life. My favorite Broadway star. He raises an eyebrow. “Tom who? Mina, did you get Harper drunk again last night? Tom Wayland? Who the hell is that?” He scoffs, pointing to himself. “It’s Chuck. Chuck Morgan. Your boss.” Mina—no, Iris—Mina, whoever, laughs and waves off his concern. “She likely overindulged in eggnog. ‘Tis the season.” My brain stutters. I look around the shop, blinking too fast. Wooden measuring tables. Racks of clothes. Pins and fabric chalk and a vintage radio playing Bing Crosby in the background. Velvet Stitches Tailoring. I’ve seen this place so many times. On screen. In The Winter Crown. Except there are no cameras. No crew. I’m not just watching the movie—I’m in it. Mina—ugh, Iris—comes closer, pressing a palm to my forehead. She smells of lavender and fresh linen, and I flinch at the realness of it. Dreams don’t smell like anything. At least not this vividly. “You’re not warm,” she says. “But you’re acting a little off, babe. You feeling okay?” I nod, feeling the panic rising in me. One glass of wine too many. My talk with Sloane got under my skin. And that stupid ornament. I made a wish. This has to be a dream. Or some kind of stress-induced hallucination. Either way, I’m going with it. I’ll wake up, eventually. Might as well enjoy the fantasy.
December 22, 2025
Hallmark movie with a hint of spice
We’ve all wondered what it would really be like to be character in a hallmark movie and this book showcases exactly that with a twist. I enjoyed the connection and the craziness of how this would occur in real life, while falling in love with Harper as I read. There’s a spice scene that honestly is a fantasy we all hope to play out in our own lives. Happy Reading!
We’ve all wondered what it would really be like to be character in a hallmark movie and this book showcases exactly that with a twist. I enjoyed the connection and the craziness of how this would occur in real life, while falling in love with Harper as I read. There’s a spice scene that honestly is a fantasy we all hope to play out in our own lives. Happy Reading!
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