Naughty Santa and the Good Girl Elf: A spicy forbidden holiday romance novella

by Lexi Davis

The North Pole has never been this hot.

After years of being known as the fun-loving elf, Evie has finally been trusted with something important, helping a new Santa transition into the most magical job in the world.

Her plans to be good are quickly derailed when New Santa turns out to be nothing like she expected.

Santa is young, human-raised, and more attractive than the North Star on a clear night.

Unfortunately, he’s also full of ideas about dragging Christmas into the twenty-first century. When the elves learn of his plans for assembly lines, gift bags, and low-calorie cookies, they quickly label him as a Grinch.

Now Evie’s stuck at Santa’s side, teaching him North Pole traditions, introducing him to eight hundred skeptical elves, and trying to keep a grumpy Rudolph from biting him.

But the more time they spend together, the more Santa looks at Evie like she’s the present he wants to unwrap and the more she notices how good he looks in a sleigh.

This is a problem because the Noth Pole has rules. One of them is very, very clear

Elves and Santa do NOT fraternize.

No flirting. No touching. No kissing. Definitely no falling for her hot, forbidden boss unless Evie wants to end up on the Naughty List.

Too bad Santa wants more than cookies for Christmas this year…

Naughty Santa and the Good Girl Elf is a spicy, swoony, forbidden Christmas romance with forced proximity, workplace temptation, a hot Santa, his very off-limits elf, lots of naughty list behavior and a festive happily ever after.

Genres: Romance, Novella, Christmas, Holiday

199 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication November 12, 2026

About the author

Lexi Davis loves long walks on the beach, drinking iced mochas, and writing smut. She believes in the ultimate power of love to both heal and transform. Her greatest hope is that her books bring joy to readers and allow them to escape one page at a time.

Reviews

[cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas is supposed to be the season of giving, but apparently Santa’s decided he’d rather be doing a little taking this year👀🎄


on repeat 𝄞 ࿐♬ 𓍢ִ🎧ྀི ᯓ ‎♪ˎˊ˗
“ᴄʀᴜsʜ ᴏɴ sᴀɴᴛᴀ” x ᴊᴀɪᴍᴇ ᴅᴇʀᴀᴢ
0:37 ─♥──────── 2:16


╭➤ the premise ────────────────────────────╮
Evie is a North Pole elf tasked with helping a new, very attractive, human-raised Santa adjust to Christmas traditions. Between forbidden workplace flirting, skeptical elves, and a Santa who’s making behaving VERY difficult, things get a little… naughty.
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I’m not even gonna lie, I picked this up mostly as a joke because of the title, and I wasn’t expecting much, especially since novellas can be hit or miss for me. I was even warned about the fast burn, so imagine my surprise when I actually had a WONDERFUL time!!

This was such a ridiculous, entertaining twist on Santa and his workshop, and honestly, silly Rudolph deserves his own little spotlight. 🤣 The young, fit Santa image took some getting used to, and there were definitely a few cringe moments that had me rolling my eyes, BUT somehow I was having too much fun to care.

The romance was fast, the storyline was surprisingly enjoyable, and the whole thing had me excited to dive into more Christmas romances. A festive, spicy little read that completely caught me off guard

things to know about the book ↓

🎁 santa x elf
🎁 workplace romance
🎁 forbidden romance
🎁 forced proximity
🎁 fast burn
🎁 good girl gone bad
🎁 single POV (hers)

swearing: yes
spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
→ chapters: 13, 23

Thank you NetGalley, publisher & author for this arc in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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・❥・⁀➷ 𝕡𝕣𝕖-𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕

october 31st- just gonna leave this dedication here

"To all the good girls out there.
May you find a Santa who makes you want to be bad."

[heart · Rating 3.75 out of 5]

There are rules at the North Pole where elves get ready for Christmas, and the most important one is rule number four

Elves and Santas may not fraternize

And when a new Santa comes in and he’s handsome af, let’s just say Evie and Sam couldn’t keep their hands to themselves 🤭

I think this one is the best in the series so far\!\!\! I genuinely didn’t expect to enjoy it this much\!\!

There were so many little aspects that made this story so heartwarming, and I loved how cute and fun it was while still having those sweet moments that made me love the characters even more

Highly recommend for the holiday season\!\! It’s such a cute, fun read 🎄


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pre-read
So ready to start this one soon 🤭

[Frida Hemborg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now that is what I call a cute christmas novella! Yes things move fast, but it’s a novella guys, so what did you expect in a limited amount of pages? And even though it’s fast, it’s still not TOO fast you know? We still got a bit of yearning and burning, before they finally give in. I love the christmas lore, how the santa’s are chosen, brought up and prepared for this very important job, so much fun. The elves are also very interesting, and it brought a new, fun and modern take on the classic tale, but still keeping some of our favourite lore. Evie and Sam’s interactions are so cute, fun and endearing. Truly warmed my heart. There’s a couple of spicy scenes, but nothing to crazy! Well written spice 🌶️ Rudolph is ofc a favourite 🦌🎅🏼 Thanks Netgalley for the ARC ♥️

[Tanya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for ARC in lieu of my honest review

Naughty Santa and the good girl elf by Lexi Davis

Sam has been waiting all his life to step into the roll of Santa but when his day comes first impressions really can make it or break it .

Lucky for him Evie his Elf assistant is there to help him transition into the best Santa he can be . But can the rules be broken ?? 🎅🏼🧑🏻‍🎄

I couldn’t put it down . What a cute , steamy Christmas romance with

🎄Grumpy / sunshine
🎄Forbidden romance
🎄Workplace romance
🎄Forced proximity
🎄He falls first

[Hope · Rating 4.25 out of 5]

🎅🏻🎄 NAUGHTY SANTA AND THE GOOD GIRL ELF 🎄🎅🏻
by Lexi Davis

When you giggle countless times in the first few minutes of reading a book, you know it’s going to be good! And Naughty Santa and the Good Girl Elf delivers just that! ❤️

Out with the old and in with the new when the old Santa retires to Hawaii and Sam, aka the new Santa, arrives at the North Pole bringing ALL the heat! 🥵

Things soon get spicy and make you swoon when hard-shell Sam meets sweet little elf Evie. The chemistry, the banter, and the holiday fun had me hooked from the very beginning!

I laughed. I blushed. I sped through this book and loved every minute of it! 🎄

I’m a huge fan of Lexi and her books, and it wouldn’t be the holiday season without one of her spicy novellas to add to your TBR! ❤️

📚 Naughty Santa and the Good Girl Elf releases November 12!

If you’re looking for a quick, spicy holiday read that will leave you giggling and swooning, make sure to add this one to your list!

[Despina Kekezidou · Rating 5 out of 5]

*ARC read provided by NetGalley*
Oh my gosh how I miss Christmas after this!

That was all that's needed to get you into christmas mood (and naughty mood). I haven't read something similar, that book had it all! Sexy Santa, traditional scenery, elves, christmas, rudolph, spice!

I would definitely re-read it near every Christmas.

[Cathye Aka OrionReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my jingle bells was this such a cute novella. New Santa arrives in the North Pole wanting to bring everything to the modern age, but finds balance in Evie. Lexi Davis has created another fun holiday romance. I loved it, just like everything else she's written.

Thank you to Netgalley and Lexi Davis for the advanced copy. My review is honest and voluntary.

[Mia · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC review: cute, funny and Christmas-spicy! You can always count on Lexi Davis to write a great novella - and this will bring you Holiday joy and other things ;)

[Lucy Galvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just what I expected and love from a Lexi Davis novella. Its sweet, spicy and has just the cutest storyline ever. This will make the perfect December read, especially on Christmas eve

[Chloë · Rating 4.25 out of 5]

A spicy festive novella for readers who enjoy -
🎁A forbidden workplace romance
🎁Sweet, sassy, spicy holiday fun
🎁Elves behaving badly…
🎁The magic of Christmas!

⭑ Publication Date: 12th November 2026
⭑ Available In: eBook & Paperback
⭑ Series: Part of Lexi Davis’ holiday romance novella collection.
⭑ Always remember to check content and trigger warnings before reading.


~ review ~

[Once you’ve read this novella, please look up this year’s M&S UK Christmas TV advert! It’s in reverse but it totally gives Sam as Santa vibes, right!? 😂🎅🏻]

Well, Lexi Davis has done it again! Another short, sweet (and spicy!) treat that acts as a wonderful little escape from reality. For a story so short, it certainly packs a big Christmas punch! I’m talking elves, reindeers, Santa, presents, sleigh rides, snowflakes, festive partying, some rather magical wine and a whole lot of love. It’s warm, joyful and cosy but just a heads up, it feels illegal and immoral to not have a cup of hot chocolate and Christmas pyjamas on while reading so prepare yourself! 🫡🎄

One thing I love about Lexi’s books (novellas and novels) is how at the start of every single one, she speaks to her readers. And I don’t just mean a few sentences, it totally feels like you’re chatting with another enthusiastic reader! She shares her thoughts and excitement and you can just feel how much her books and her readers mean to her which is so lovely.

I think everyone imagines the North Pole in a slightly different way and I found Lexi’s portrayal to be so entertaining. I really enjoy it when authors take a fictional setting and add in human elements to make it feel relatable so I love the idea that Santa comes from Colorado and enjoys vacationing in Hawaii. Of an elf taking a joyride in Santa’s sleigh, reindeers wearing fitness trackers, elves with hangovers and how their ear size is proportionate to… something else. Every character name, location within the setting, festive saying and joke is so well thought out and they all come together to form one huge love letter to Christmas. (Ps. I personally think the email reply thing is GENIUS, very progressive 🤓)

Sam and Evie are absolute angels. They help each other learn and grow, their chemistry is so real and urgh, they’re just perfect for each other. Evie is so real because same girl, same. I laughed so hard at, “Wow. Santa has abdominal muscles.” & “I’m pretty sure trying to climb my boss like a Christmas tree isn’t in my job description.” I sure hope her present is what I think her present is 🥹💝

Although I really enjoyed my time reading this book, I do wish that there would’ve been a bit more going on. Even just something small that added another element to the story. There’s one main storyline (some may say two) which is Sam’s transition to Santa and his growing connection with Evie but I just felt like there was something missing. Don’t get me wrong I loved the Christmas magic, the characters and setting but I didn’t find myself feeling as caught up in things as I usually am with Lexi’s novellas.


~ final thoughts ~

Overall this was a magical, cosy, festive treat and I really enjoyed my little trip to the North Pole. While I would’ve liked a bit more to have been going on, all of the Christmas elements and Sam and Evie’s heartwarming connection made this a heartwarming, entertaining read. It was peppered with Lexi’s wonderful spice and overflowing with quick wit and laugh out loud humour. The added artwork was a lovely surprise and is another thing I look forward to when reading one of Lexi’s books. She spends so much time and effort on everything to ensure her readers have the best experience and I’m so appreciative of that.

Thank you to the wonderful Lexi Davis for providing me with this ARC. This is my honest opinion and I’m sharing it voluntarily❣️

[Book Obsessed Goddess · Rating 5 out of 5]

@authorlexidavis and her amazing holiday stories are such a treat. Or should I say gift. This Christmas themed story was both cute and spicy and I enjoyed every second of it. Did you know elf ears are sensitive? This is a standalone novella and it's a great way to get into the Christmas spirit.

Sam/Santa
He was an orphanage who was choosen to be Santa. He trained his whole life in the human world with his adopted elf parents. He had so many plans to make the North Pole run more efficient but every single department shuts down his ideas because they believe in tradition instead enhancing what's there.


Evie
She was a fun elf youd invite to parties but she was chosen to help Sam transition into Santa. She made binders, collects data, and lectures him on what not to do. She gives her all to this job, happy to finally be trusted with something so important. Shes kinda and caring and literally the only thing Rudolph cares about outside of Christmas. She wants so badly to prove herself. To show she did everything herself without anyone pulling strings for her.

I loved how much she tried to understand everyone. That she found ways to compromise situations that department heads and New Santa were arguing over. She always wanted it to go well for the kids.

It was a quick read but everything about it was extremely adorable and sweet with just enough spice.

But will rule 4 prevent them from being together?
That ending especially the sign made me so happy. Especially Rule 5.

If you are looking for a cute quick read than this is the story for you! Plus those reading goals could use another book 😉

Lexi has so many great books and don't forget @@melissadymondauthor has a great Christmas interconnected series 😉😘

[The Dragon Den Book Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review of Naughty Santa & The Good Girl Elf by Lexi Davis
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A seasonal steamy novella that will get you in the season for some santa and spankings because this Father Christmas is making the good little elf break the rules.

Five rules in the North Pole, and Evie was about to break a very big one. Not on purpose of course.
As the liason to the new Santa Clause, she hoped the job would be easy and she would prove that she earned this promotion. Seen as professional good elf Evie rather than fun Evie who others saw her to be.
Now it has become an even larger challenge when the new Santa - Sam - is hot...and filled with new ideas that are not particularly welcomed by the others at the workshop.
She was hoping to connect with her new boss on a professional level...now she's gotten herself on the naugthy list when she and Santa go for a ride.
On the sleigh...that is.

Great read, perfect way to start preparing for the Xmas season on a steamy note. Love how the author gave a new beckground and ideas on how things are run in the pole, where there is democracy and nothing is just jolly.
This is sure to get the readers to go out this year and grab some candy-cane stripped stockings.

[Cazlovesbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sam is human and destined to take over the job as Santa. When he reaches the North Pole, he meets Evie, his elf transition consultant!!

He tries to get all the elves on side, but doesn’t help by trying to bring the North Pole into the 21st century. The elves are very set in their ways.

Evie does her best to mend the friction between them all, but somewhere along the way she realises the feelings she’s starting to have for Santa.

Then she remembers rule 4

“Rule Four: Elves and Santa do NOT fraternize.”

Torn between tradition and her feelings, can she have her happy ever after, or does she give it up to keep the peace.

I absolutely loved this book. It gives absolutely massive Christmas feels, and festive spice for good measure !!

As I was reading it’s like being pulled into a Christmas movie, and then the spice hits and you’re like “woah there. Rudolph”.

I loved everything about this book apart from one thing. IT WASN’T LONG ENOUGH!!

I got Elf vibes, with Santa Claus -The Movie, and then a whole lotta filth !! It was perfection !!!

NAUGHTY SANTA MMC

SPICY ELF CONSULTANT FMC

NORTH POLE SETTING

GRUMPY X SUNSHINE

WORKPLACE ROMANCE

FORBIDDEN RELATIONSHIP

[Eva Lepelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

First off, I would like to thank Lexi Davis and NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC and give my honest opinion. Here we go!

Lexi Davis' Christmas romance novella is pure festive fun. Fun Loving Evie, who just wants to be taken seriously (she didn't steal the sleigh, she borrowed it), meets the new Santa, Sam, and the chemistry between the two is absolutely impossible to ignore. The romantic tension? Utterly delectable! 🎅
Some of my highlights from the book.
- I loved the cozy Christmas traditions in the novella.🎄 They reminded me of my childhood and my family Christmases.
-It was endearing to see Santa’s interactions with the children, and the way even one skeptical tween gets pulled into the magic of him.
- Rule #4: no fraternizing between Santa and the elves (Darn you Rule # 4!) Naturally, that only makes everything more...interesting, for a lack of a better word.
-Rudolph. Who knew he was such a grumpy soul. 🦌
-The spice...oh the spice. 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Two words: Beach Chapter.....IYKYK 🔥🌴

In closing, If you’re in the mood for a playful, nostalgic, warm-hearted, and spicy Christmas read, don't hesitate to add this novella to your holiday TBR list. You will not be disappointed. Now I'm off to read the rest of Lexi Davis' other holiday short stories. Happy Reading! 📚❤️

[Charlotte · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

Thank you Lexi Davis for allowing me to read this early.

Where do I even start but by saying who doesn't love a sexy Santa.
Alongside Santa we have our lovely elf assistant Evie. Together they must work as a team to make Christmas work but not lose the magic. However headbutting happens between the elf's and Santa's new wishes. And a office romance starts to blossom however rule number 4.

I loved everything about this book, I was laughing and getting mushy feelings throughout the book. As a novella should be it was very faced paced but you still got the joy of watching their love blossom.
For me it gave off Santa clause the movie vibes which is one of fav Christmas movies so I loved it gave off this vibe for me. I also very much the ever so sassy Rudolph and his temper. I was happy to see he got his rule changed. Kinda wish he was in it a bit more as I think I just feel in love with him 🤣. During the book I don't think there was character I didn't like well maybe apart from the ex but otherwise I loved all the other characters. Plus there cute Christmas names too. I kinda want some of that elf wine though 🤣 sounds like a great bit funny time.

[Bren · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

I received an advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

SPICYYYY. This book is the perfect amount of spicy and festive spirit.

I liked the concept of a new Santa being chosen every few years. Like, the Santas work for retirement and earn their vacations to the Caribbean 🤣.

Sam, our newest Santa, wants to bring Christmas to the present, innovating things and making them easier for everyone but the elves just won't accept them.

Insert Evie, his transition assistance elf, the one who's in charge to make things smoother for him to get used to.

They were so cute together, they supported each other through changes. And their chemistry was so good 👌🏽

A fun, quick and entertaining read 🎄

[Bookish_Carisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lexi did it again. I always look forward to her novellas. Sam did not disappoint one bit on his naughty side. I loved Evie, she was trying so hard to do her job and just make everything transition smoothly. Sam proved to be more naughty then the North Pole was ready for. If you love a naughty santa, a good girl elf, some breaking of rules, and let's not forget a little Rudolph in the mix, because you cannot have a Christmas novella without Santa's favorite reindeer. Seriously though you need to add this to your TBR you won't be disappointed!!!!

[Faye Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Naughty Santa and the Good Girl Elf is another of Lexi Davis' holiday novellas, and it's a fun and festive one! It only has two spicy scenes in it, so it's not predominantly about the spice. It actually has a lot more plot than I expected for a spicy novella. Overall, it's a quick but fun read for the holiday period!

Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy from NetGalley, but this is my voluntary and honest review.

[Tessa K · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute little Christmas story that I really enjoyed! I loved the North Pole setting and getting to see a bit of how everything works there. Sam and Evie were so sweet together, and I loved their relationship. It’s a short story, but it didn’t feel rushed at all. Such a fun and entertaining read, definitely recommend! 🎄❤️

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[PAWS_AND_PAGES7 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Lexi Davis for the ARC, this is my honest review!

I loved this so much, the forbidden workplace romance with Evie and Sam (aka Santa) was so fun. I enjoyed all the challenges they went through to get their HEA with each other. The storyline was so unique and entertaining, I couldn't put it down. Santa had such a dirty mouth and I was here for it. And we got a fiesty Rudolph! You can't skip on this one. Add this to your tbr for a great christmasy novella!

[Alieke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Look, I don't think I'll ever rate anything by Ms Davis less than 5 stars.

This novella was sweet, short, spice, I loved it. I had a hard time picturing Evie as anything other than a house elf (like Dobby), so the drawn image halfway through the story was a huuuge help.

It is a novella so do expect fast pacing and a romance that evolves faster than it normally would. But I honestly enjoyed this so much, it didn't bother me one bit.

[Hayley Gallant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to the author for my copy.

📖Naughty Santa And The Good Girl Elf - Lexi Davis
Release Day: November 30, 2022
Type: Standalone
Genre: Holiday Romance
Pages: 199

Rating: 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Another amazing, sweet, spicy, fun, and out there holiday novella by Lexi that will have you feeling all the feelings. I knew I was going to love this one from the beginning with the introduction of the rules that I knew were just meant to be broken.

Sam & Evie were the best representations of Santa and an elf and everything turned out exactly how I was hoping it would. You will have kicking your feet moments, laughing out loud moments, and tons of tension throughout. You won’t regret picking this one up.

You get:
🧑‍🎄Forbidden Love
🎁Santa X Elf
🧑‍🎄Forced Proximity

Available on: paperback and ebook.

[Kristie Wagner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sugar, spice, and everything nice is what makes up Evie the elf's personality. Especially when it comes to the new Santa at the North Pole! With new ideas about how things are run, Sam is off to a rocky start, but with Evie's help, they just might be able to work together.

[Blossom’s Bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Santa Has Abs… There Goes My Place on the Nice List

I came for the hot Santa and forbidden Christmas mischief. I stayed for the banter, the tenderness and an ambitious elf determined to be taken seriously.

⭐ 4/5
🌶️ 4/5

With its snowy village, festive food and fiercely protected workshop traditions, Naughty Santa and the Good Girl Elf by Lexi Davis gave me such an enjoyable Christmas escape. Evie’s first-person commentary sets the playful tone, and I happily settled into the silliness of this North Pole community.

Being chosen as New Santa’s transition assistant gives Evie a chance to prove there’s more to her than being the fun elf everyone invites to parties. She’s determined to do a good job, complete with a meticulously organised binder, but her distractingly attractive new boss seems intent on offending every elf she introduces him to. Her preparations make her wish to be taken seriously feel believable and relatable, which made it especially fun when her mischievous side escaped. During their competitive hockey game, she gets to stop apologising and concentrate on knocking Santa onto his backside.

Although I often agreed with Sam’s ideas about modernising Christmas, his arrogant arrival and insensitive delivery hardly helped his case. I could understand the elves wanting to protect their traditions too, giving their disagreements something more interesting underneath the jokes about gift bags and low-calorie cookies. As he becomes more willing to listen, his uncertainty about fitting in shows through, and I found myself warming to him.

Their teasing and quieter conversations did more for me than the descriptions of his admittedly excellent physique. When Evie explains her bond with Rudolph, the tenderness gives his comical protectiveness a meaningful foundation, while Sam’s response helps build their emotional connection. Rudolph was a particular favourite of mine, with his affection for Evie and absolute lack of enthusiasm for sharing her attention.

Even as the intimacy becomes more explicit, their shared laughter and tenderness remain part of what makes the romance appealing. The playful details suit this particular magical world, and I appreciated the communication and checking in between them. There’s plenty of heat, but I stayed most invested in the growing sense that they understood and valued each other.

Because Evie cares so much about earning respect, Rule Four’s ban on Santa and elves fraternising creates a conflict I could take seriously beneath the festive mischief. The concerns about authority and favouritism make sense when she wants her work recognised on its own merits. I appreciated the thoughtful handling of those concerns, especially the importance given to her career alongside her romantic feelings.

Between the short chapters, banter and shared experiences that give their fast relationship substance, this felt satisfying as a novella. I enjoyed the tours and introductions as much as the romantic moments, and the balance of Christmas chaos, emotional warmth and spice held up throughout. By the time I reached the satisfying HEA, I was thoroughly charmed.

Tropes

Forbidden Boss × Employee Romance
Santa × Elf
Forced Proximity
Opposites Attract
Instant Attraction and Mutual Pining
Secret Relationship
Protective Hero
Ambitious, Competent Heroine
Fish Out of Water
Tradition Versus Change
Protective Animal Companion
Christmas Village Romcom

Content Warnings

Magical Truth-Inducing Wine During Intimacy
Workplace Power Imbalance Between Romantic Leads
Bereavement and Grief
References to Orphanhood and Adoption

I’d recommend this to anyone after a quick Christmas escape with plenty of spice, playful banter and tenderness beneath the festive chaos. If an ambitious elf falling for her very off-limits Santa sounds like your kind of fun, there’s plenty to enjoy here. I loved that Evie’s career mattered just as much as her romantic feelings.

Thank you to Lexi Davis and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Jane litherland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Naughty Santa and the Good Girl Elf by Lexi Davis
This great book speaks up itself I’m sure. Take a look, you’ll find, this good girl Elf isn’t so demure for much longer, such is her hunger for Santa.
Wonder if she’s a panter?…Sam ( soon to be Santa) is a human. Brought up by Elves, who sacrificed their life at the North Pole so their adopted son may know how to get along with his own kind and learns how to be kind, and jolly and not at all selfish, well that’s an elfish trait. Keep him true at any rate and train without constraint or complaint until the moment he fills the role.

He may not get his Ho Ho Ho as yet, because it takes time to transition you know into the man all in red, beard and hair of white, but he’s certainly found his own special pet, thinks she’s a bit of all right. If only Rudolph and he got on. Will he even let him on his sleigh one night? Cos this transitioning Elf gal first class beats his ass outright at being Rudolph’s pal and confidante, even guided the sleigh with this hon Evie on when she went on a flight alone one night. So it’s decided, she wasn’t always a good Elf….

That’s out of sight! Stealing reindeer for fun , isn’t really how it went down. She just needed air and to get away from the North Pole for a while. To find her smile instead of a frown, which really isn’t done when you’re an Elf first class. Well, that’s a recent acquisition is the transitioning Elf position. She’s proud of the role, it took some work to earn trust and respect to be the next in charge of it all. Until the beard the belly, the jolly and the Ho Ho Ho ring out in sing song come along.

So you could say, it’s both of their swan-song. And they do need to get along. But a look at Rule 4, of the Rules, not in a binder but on a great big sign above Santa’s workshop. The no fraternising with Santa Claus, clause, it states right there as a declaration not to go where it’s not their vocation in big bold inscription.

So of course rules are meant to be broken and all that and with the quick turnaround of this novella hits the ground running and Yule ( excuse the pun and yes I know it’s you’ll, it’s just a bit of fun) be a fool to miss out. It’s exquisite a requisite of reading this hot to trot Santa and his sexy Elf tale that is beyond the pale. It’s a short story but has all the glory expertly weaved in and the sin is exacting, not overacting.

Just pure unapologetic genius with a pen. Lexi Davis knows where and when to place em and knows how to wield, to give us the best yield possible to achieve our desired results and this fits the premise and promises without guilt, just pleasure and yum. This book is a holiday treasure, it fits to a tee in a chest with the rest of the novella holiday treasures that are small but mighty. This book is superb, follow the blurb and then enter in. I do declare I’m all in. Read them all and smiling as I remember each and every glory of a story. You will too.

Maybe even try one or two or even imbibe of all five before this, number six comes into the mix:
Introducing:
Claimed By Her Monsters
Cupid Is A Liar
Gracie Gets Lucky
Bad Bunny
Santa’s Naughty List

Plus the best news is. You can get all these in their own box set edition of five. Aptly titled: Five Spicy Holiday Novellas (with each book a tagline ) by Lexi Davis It’s mighty fine by design, just look at the divinest covers. You’ll love these too, I promise you.

[TheMillennialMoodReader · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
Forbidden romance
Workplace romance
Forced proximity
Mutual Pining
New Santa has a six pack
Truth telling Elven wine
Christmas Magic
Only one sleigh
A sassy red-nosed reindeer
No fraternization rule… but rules are meant to be broken
Naughty Santa with a dirty mouth


Naughty Santa and the Good Girl Elf is a cute and fun novella with plenty of holiday magic and a little spice! Lexi always delivers when it comes to spicy, fun novellas!

Evie is promoted to Assitant Transition Elf to help the new Santa get acclimated. I loved the concept that the new Santa is a human man in his late 20s. When Sam shows up let’s just say Evie is in for a surprise. Evie wants to do a really good job but having Sam aka New Santa show up with his 6 pack abs and perfect face is making things difficult. The pining and tension between them builds. A fun night with some truth telling Elven wine leads to Evie taken a RIDE on Santa’s Sleigh 👀🔥

I loved how Santa (Sam) is humbled by the elves and wants to really make a good impression and bring happiness to children. He was endearing and Evie wanting him to succeed was so sweet. The plot really focuses on them becoming better at making kids happy and doing it to the best they can, even if that means slanting new technology. These two were fun to read about and I loved seeing Santa’s full transition! Rudolph was a delight- I loved his sassiness!

If you want to read about a Naughty but nice Santa who grows into his role with the help of his Elf who becomes so much more then add this to your list!

Thank you to author Lexi Davis and NetGalley for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.

[Krystal]

This was an ARC book and yes this is my honest review.
Lexi Davis is one of my favorite authors and I love all her books,
and I hope everyone who reads the book enjoys the story as well and will pick up more of her books.

If you have read my reviews before
I read 5 chapters and then do a review and repeat the process until the book is done.

I like to have pictures in my head of the characters,
I use my favorite Actors or Actress', Favorite singers,
Broadway Actors or Actress' and Favorite Wrestlers.

I see Evie as Bailee Madison(Hallmark Actress)
I see new Santa/Sam as
Roman Reigns or
Cornell Young IV(Shaquille Johnson a different world)

Chapters 1-5
Yes Yes I know this is a spicy romance story,but
I'm picturing in my head North Pole Open for Business ,so it's basically Hallmark after dark in my head lol.

Everyone is anticipating the new Santa and Evie and her friend Maybell are talking like Grandmas
(that's a saying in our classroom,means you talk too much),well more Maybell the Evie,about Evie's past,about how she acts now .

The new Santa finally arrives and there is so much excitement in the workshop,until he speaks and then there are chaos. Evie goes to speak with him later in the day and we'll there is an oops moment.

Evie is just doing her job and new Santa is not making it easy for her,she basically had to take him on the outside of town. To wrap up these chapters there is challenge and then a chase.

I need more!

[Leen · Rating 5 out of 5]

🎅 Naughty Santa and the Good Girl Elf – Lexi Davis
⭐ 5/5

A naughty Santa, a good girl elf and a ridiculously entertaining take on the North Pole?! WHAT DID I JUST READ?! 😂🎄❤️

This was such a delightfully silly, steamy and unexpectedly heartwarming little novella! Quite different from the other Lexi Davis stories I've read, but honestly? I HAD THE BEST TIME. And can we please give Rudolph his own moment in the spotlight?! That ridiculous reindeer deserves some recognition 😂🦌

What surprised me most was just how much heart was packed into such a short story. Beneath the festive chaos, humour and spice were some genuinely lovely themes about acceptance, feeling seen and finding a balance between tradition and progress.

And EVIE?! 🥹 I adored that she didn't simply see Santa as everyone else did. She saw Sam. The man beneath the title, with his own hopes, frustrations and vulnerabilities. There was something incredibly sweet about that connection.

The romance? FAST, FESTIVE AND SPICY! 🔥 The chemistry was wonderful, the storyline was surprisingly engaging, and I loved that the book fully embraced its ridiculous premise without losing its heart.Consider my festive romance era officially ACTIVATED.

⭐ 5/5 – a wonderfully chaotic, spicy and unexpectedly sweet Christmas novella. A little festive treat that completely caught me off guard in the best possible way! 🎄❤️🔥

[Alicia BookNookAtoZ · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

A Little Naughty, a Little Nice, and a Whole Lot of Fun!

I love a Lexi Davis holiday novella, and Naughty Santa and the Good Girl Elf was another fun one!

One of my favorite things about Lexi’s writing is how she incorporates the characters’ inner dialogue. She always does such a good job with it, and I love getting those little glimpses into what they’re actually thinking, especially when they’re trying to fight the attraction! For a spicy novella, I thought the pacing was really well done. Things heat up pretty quickly, but not so quickly that we miss out on the buildup and chemistry between Sam and Evie. There was also more to the plot than just the spice, which honestly isn’t surprising coming from Lexi!

Now, can we talk about Rudolph?! I was not expecting him to be one of my favorite parts of this book, but here we are! His sass and personality were hilarious, and I loved how much he added to the story. Who knew Rudolph would be out here stealing the show?!

I also really enjoyed the whole North Pole setting and watching Sam figure out his new role as Santa. I thought Lexi did a great job balancing the humor, holiday magic, and spice without making anything feel rushed, especially for such a short read.

Overall, this was such a fun little holiday novella! Give me Christmas magic, some good banter, a little spice, and a sassy Rudolph, and I’m happy!

Thank you to Net Galley and Lexi Davis for providing me with an ARC!

[SJ · Rating 4.25 out of 5]

Set at the North Pole with only a few weeks until Christmas, there is a new Santa this year. Evie has been given the important role of helping him transition into his new role and knows the four rules by heart, including that elves and Santa do not fraternize. But spending time with New Santa (Sam) proves this to be more than a little challenge. As New Santa sets on trying to improve the North Pole, Evie tries her best to help him find common ground with the other elves. But neither can ignore their growing attraction. How can they find a way to actually have a relationship?

This is a delightful Christmas treat! Along with spicy times, Sam and Evie navigate work culture and power dynamics. I liked how they opened up and communicated with each other to find a solution. I've really enjoyed the novellas I've read from this author, and this is another great one to the collection!

This romance features:
🎄 Workplace romance
🎅 New Santa has a six pack
🎄 Elven wine
🎅 Rudolph is misunderstood
🎄 Magic of the holidays
🎅 Evie stole the sled that one time and no one lets her forget it

Open door / spicy

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this eARC!