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A Naughty & Nice Christmas Story
Don’t forget the eggnog.
Holly is a widow with three children who barely recognizes the woman staring back at her. Grief has taken more than she ever imagined—her husband, her future, and the version of herself she once loved. Is happiness even possible after loss?
Across town, her best friend Ivy is newly divorced and facing her first holiday alone. After years in a loveless marriage, she’s starting to realize she’s lost more than just her husband—she’s lost herself.
But on Christmas Eve...everything changes.
One night that feels too real to be a dream.
One man who’s checked the list twice.
And he can’t wait to find out who’s been naughty… and who’s been nice.
Holly is a widow with three children who barely recognizes the woman staring back at her. Grief has taken more than she ever imagined—her husband, her future, and the version of herself she once loved. Is happiness even possible after loss?
Across town, her best friend Ivy is newly divorced and facing her first holiday alone. After years in a loveless marriage, she’s starting to realize she’s lost more than just her husband—she’s lost herself.
But on Christmas Eve...everything changes.
One night that feels too real to be a dream.
One man who’s checked the list twice.
And he can’t wait to find out who’s been naughty… and who’s been nice.
259 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2026
About the author
Alannah Roberts
8 books62 followersAlannah is an indie romance author based in Australia, writing contemporary love stories with a whole lot of heart—and drama.
Her books feature strong Filipino female leads and proudly reflect her commitment to cultural representation. Expect to yearn, ache, and burn as her characters navigate the messy, passionate chaos of love and life.
When she’s not writing, Alannah juggles a full-time job, life as a proud mama to her adorable daughter, wifey duties, and caring for her battalion of Pomeranians.
Connect with her on social media:
Instagram: @author.alannah.roberts
TikTok: @author.alannah.roberts
Her books feature strong Filipino female leads and proudly reflect her commitment to cultural representation. Expect to yearn, ache, and burn as her characters navigate the messy, passionate chaos of love and life.
When she’s not writing, Alannah juggles a full-time job, life as a proud mama to her adorable daughter, wifey duties, and caring for her battalion of Pomeranians.
Connect with her on social media:
Instagram: @author.alannah.roberts
TikTok: @author.alannah.roberts
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Review of advance copy received from Author
This was a very cheeky Christmas read! 🎄🎅🏼
Short, sharp, spicy and entertaining, it was a fun little story to get me into the festive spirit.
I really enjoyed the dual POVs of Holly and Ivy, with both women navigating their own journeys through grief, separation, single parenting and the challenges of finding themselves again while raising their children.
The authors did a fantastic job of blending their writing styles together, making the story flow seamlessly. It never felt disjointed, and their styles complemented each other beautifully!
And honestly… Santa, you are CHEEKY! 🤭🎅🏼
Short, sharp, spicy and entertaining, it was a fun little story to get me into the festive spirit.
I really enjoyed the dual POVs of Holly and Ivy, with both women navigating their own journeys through grief, separation, single parenting and the challenges of finding themselves again while raising their children.
The authors did a fantastic job of blending their writing styles together, making the story flow seamlessly. It never felt disjointed, and their styles complemented each other beautifully!
And honestly… Santa, you are CHEEKY! 🤭🎅🏼
Review of advance copy received from Author
Lordy where do I start..? 🤣
This was such a fun read! It has everything you could want! Humour, feels, banter!
This story follows two best friends finding themselves again, but the twist? Santa pays them both a visit (separately) to remind them just how amazing they are (if you know what I mean)🫣🫣 I absolutely loved this duel POV story. The journeys of self discovery touches your heart but the comedy and spice keeps it well balanced! Safe to say I would love a visit from Santa and his white chocolate and peppermint mocha flavoured 💦💦
This was such a fun read! It has everything you could want! Humour, feels, banter!
This story follows two best friends finding themselves again, but the twist? Santa pays them both a visit (separately) to remind them just how amazing they are (if you know what I mean)🫣🫣 I absolutely loved this duel POV story. The journeys of self discovery touches your heart but the comedy and spice keeps it well balanced! Safe to say I would love a visit from Santa and his white chocolate and peppermint mocha flavoured 💦💦
Review of advance copy received from Author
So thankful to have gotten an ARC for Naughty & Nice!!
This will be the perfect little Christmas treat from you, for you. This was fun, flirty and you may be questioning your thoughts about Santa…
Holly & Ivy were breaths of fresh air as they are older women just trying to find themselves again after motherhood and tackling their own dreams as well as new love!
“We both got a second chance at real love.
No fear.
No expectations.
Just the lives we wanted to carve out for ourselves.”
Shae and Alannah’s writing styles were so perfectly married and both sides of Holly & Ivy’s story. Once again a fun read to snap up by the Romance Collective!!
This will be the perfect little Christmas treat from you, for you. This was fun, flirty and you may be questioning your thoughts about Santa…
Holly & Ivy were breaths of fresh air as they are older women just trying to find themselves again after motherhood and tackling their own dreams as well as new love!
“We both got a second chance at real love.
No fear.
No expectations.
Just the lives we wanted to carve out for ourselves.”
Shae and Alannah’s writing styles were so perfectly married and both sides of Holly & Ivy’s story. Once again a fun read to snap up by the Romance Collective!!
October 13, 2026
Not suitable for under 18!!
a Naughty and nice Christmas story was magical, whimsical with a healthy serving of spice and everything nice🤭❤️
What to expect from this book
🎄small town romance
🎄magic
🎄second chances
🎄 found family
🎄divorced/single mom rep
🎄 widow rep
🎄 spice and banter
My thoughts
Alannah and shea have done an amazing job with writing this book I apsalutly loved it, it was magical and whimsical but also sweet and and spicy, I found that I couldn’t put it down it was that addicting 🤭🤭
The spicy scenes in this book were absolute
chefs kiss, like hot Danm Santa…and his flavours I’m never going to look at eggnog the same would I be re reading this every Xmas apsalutly I will be
Favourite quote from the book:
“I want someone who knows where my fucking clit is. Someone who knows how to rail a woman to the point of collapse. Someone who can wine and dine me, then have me on my knees begging to come
a Naughty and nice Christmas story was magical, whimsical with a healthy serving of spice and everything nice🤭❤️
What to expect from this book
🎄small town romance
🎄magic
🎄second chances
🎄 found family
🎄divorced/single mom rep
🎄 widow rep
🎄 spice and banter
My thoughts
Alannah and shea have done an amazing job with writing this book I apsalutly loved it, it was magical and whimsical but also sweet and and spicy, I found that I couldn’t put it down it was that addicting 🤭🤭
The spicy scenes in this book were absolute
chefs kiss, like hot Danm Santa…and his flavours I’m never going to look at eggnog the same would I be re reading this every Xmas apsalutly I will be
Favourite quote from the book:
“I want someone who knows where my fucking clit is. Someone who knows how to rail a woman to the point of collapse. Someone who can wine and dine me, then have me on my knees begging to come
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Ho ho ho, Merry Fuckmas.....
What an absolute pleasure 😜 it was to read A Naughty and Nice Christmas Story.
This book was full of magic, found family, second chance, Christmas spirit and a whole lot of kink.
I don't think I'll ever look at santa the same again after reading this.
I loved how the FMCs are both older and were able to find love again after all they had been through.
I laughed and cried the whole was though this book and wish I could go back and read it for the first time again.
What an absolute pleasure 😜 it was to read A Naughty and Nice Christmas Story.
This book was full of magic, found family, second chance, Christmas spirit and a whole lot of kink.
I don't think I'll ever look at santa the same again after reading this.
I loved how the FMCs are both older and were able to find love again after all they had been through.
I laughed and cried the whole was though this book and wish I could go back and read it for the first time again.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC copy of this book and if you are looking for a short but sweet Christmas surprise then this will tick all your boxes! I really enjoyed getting to know both main characters and how their stories are intertwined. I can 100% say you will definitely look at certain Christmas things differently after reading this (in the best smutty way possible)!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Not suitable for under 18…
A Naughty & Nice Christmas Story is packed with Christmas magic, second chances, friendship, older heroines finding themselves again, swoony moments, banter, and, a healthy serving of spice
What to Expect
🎄Small-town Christmas romance
🎄Older FMCs
🎄Magical realism
🎄Found Family
🎄Friendships
🎄Widow rep
🎄Divorcee/single mom rep
🎄Second chance
🎄Christmas miracles
🎄Banter & Spice
My thoughts….
Alannah and Shae have written a Christmas story that’s sweet, funny, sad and spicy but managed to do it in a way that complemented each other so well.
I found I kept turning the pages and reading along and I don’t generally like reading books with children in them. However, I enjoyed this story from start to end. Sometimes I find reading gets me in the good unexpected ways.
The spicy scenes , hot damn, that was some good stuff, I mean a hot , buff as F**k, Santa with some interesting flavours….. also the art inside! Such A nice treat.
“Well, move over, Rudolph. I’ll guide your sleigh tonight.”
Overall this was an enjoyable read For me.
P.S After you read this, You may not look at some things the same again!
A Naughty & Nice Christmas Story is packed with Christmas magic, second chances, friendship, older heroines finding themselves again, swoony moments, banter, and, a healthy serving of spice
What to Expect
🎄Small-town Christmas romance
🎄Older FMCs
🎄Magical realism
🎄Found Family
🎄Friendships
🎄Widow rep
🎄Divorcee/single mom rep
🎄Second chance
🎄Christmas miracles
🎄Banter & Spice
My thoughts….
Alannah and Shae have written a Christmas story that’s sweet, funny, sad and spicy but managed to do it in a way that complemented each other so well.
I found I kept turning the pages and reading along and I don’t generally like reading books with children in them. However, I enjoyed this story from start to end. Sometimes I find reading gets me in the good unexpected ways.
The spicy scenes , hot damn, that was some good stuff, I mean a hot , buff as F**k, Santa with some interesting flavours….. also the art inside! Such A nice treat.
“Well, move over, Rudolph. I’ll guide your sleigh tonight.”
Overall this was an enjoyable read For me.
P.S After you read this, You may not look at some things the same again!
November 2, 2026
If you go into reading this expecting a wholesome, innocent little christmas story... buckle up because this is not that 👀
Two women, Christmas Eve, and a visit from Santa.. that is anything but innocent. Alannah and Shae have taken the magic of Christmas and given it quite a scandalous twist.
One of my favourite things about this book was the dual POV structure, with Alannah and Shae each taking on one of the woman's perspectives through alternating chapters. They did an incredible job weaving the two storylines together, giving each POV its own voice while still making the overall story feel cohesive. Watching the two perspectives come together in the end was so satisfying. Their collaboration worked beautifully.
As for the spice? There is definitely no shortage of it! This is a seriously spicy, cheeky, and entertaining festive read that is sure to get anyone into the Christmas spirit. The humour and scandalous moments made this stand out from other seasonal stories.
If you enjoy your festive reads with a plenty of heat, a little chaos and a Santa who is definitely up to no good, this one deserves a spot on your TBR. 🎄🎅✨️
Two women, Christmas Eve, and a visit from Santa.. that is anything but innocent. Alannah and Shae have taken the magic of Christmas and given it quite a scandalous twist.
One of my favourite things about this book was the dual POV structure, with Alannah and Shae each taking on one of the woman's perspectives through alternating chapters. They did an incredible job weaving the two storylines together, giving each POV its own voice while still making the overall story feel cohesive. Watching the two perspectives come together in the end was so satisfying. Their collaboration worked beautifully.
As for the spice? There is definitely no shortage of it! This is a seriously spicy, cheeky, and entertaining festive read that is sure to get anyone into the Christmas spirit. The humour and scandalous moments made this stand out from other seasonal stories.
If you enjoy your festive reads with a plenty of heat, a little chaos and a Santa who is definitely up to no good, this one deserves a spot on your TBR. 🎄🎅✨️
Review of advance copy received from Author
Friendship
Fucking
And a damn good time!
When I wasn’t laughing, I was crying and squirming…I’ll never be able to look at egg-nog or Christmas lights the same way again!
Fucking
And a damn good time!
When I wasn’t laughing, I was crying and squirming…I’ll never be able to look at egg-nog or Christmas lights the same way again!
November 7, 2026
This book isn't something I would typically read, but it did keep my interest once I was about 1/3 of the way through. The two main characters are going through 2 different life changes (one a divorce, one the loss of a spouse) *check trigger warnings* However, the ending made the whole book worth the read. The characters were relatable and it was an easy read.
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