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Billionaire Christmas
Santa Actually
The Santa I climbed on Friday is the billionaire firing half my office by Monday.
The rules of the Naughty or Nice Audit are pull a dare from the velvet stocking, no chickening out.
My dare? March across a packed London pub, dressed as the world’s least family-friendly elf, climb onto the lap of the brooding Santa, and claim a kiss under a sprig of plastic mistletoe.
Easy.
Except the man under the fake beard is six-foot-three of scowling, gorgeous, growly Irishman with no business looking that good in a Santa suit.
One reckless night in a five-star hotel later, I float into Monday morning’s emergency work meeting with my festive spirit thoroughly restored . . . and there he is.
Lorcan Fitzpatrick.
Billionaire private equity shark.
The ruthless “corporate butcher” who just bought my publishing company and plans to slash half the staff by New Year.
I didn’t sleep with a random Santa.
I slept with my new boss.
Grumpy, off-limits, ten years older, and holding my beloved career in his big hands. The man who decides whether I spend January drawing comics or moving back into Mum’s box room.
Oh, and one tiny detail. The Christmas edition of my spicy comic goes to print in ten days . . . starring a filthy Santa who looks exactly like him.
If he recognizes himself, I’m done for.
Santa Actually is a standalone, steamy holiday romcom novella featuring a grumpy billionaire boss x sunshine heroine, one-night stand to forced proximity, age gap, off-limits workplace tension, a growly Irish hero, all the Christmas feels, and a swoon-worthy happily-ever-after.
The rules of the Naughty or Nice Audit are pull a dare from the velvet stocking, no chickening out.
My dare? March across a packed London pub, dressed as the world’s least family-friendly elf, climb onto the lap of the brooding Santa, and claim a kiss under a sprig of plastic mistletoe.
Easy.
Except the man under the fake beard is six-foot-three of scowling, gorgeous, growly Irishman with no business looking that good in a Santa suit.
One reckless night in a five-star hotel later, I float into Monday morning’s emergency work meeting with my festive spirit thoroughly restored . . . and there he is.
Lorcan Fitzpatrick.
Billionaire private equity shark.
The ruthless “corporate butcher” who just bought my publishing company and plans to slash half the staff by New Year.
I didn’t sleep with a random Santa.
I slept with my new boss.
Grumpy, off-limits, ten years older, and holding my beloved career in his big hands. The man who decides whether I spend January drawing comics or moving back into Mum’s box room.
Oh, and one tiny detail. The Christmas edition of my spicy comic goes to print in ten days . . . starring a filthy Santa who looks exactly like him.
If he recognizes himself, I’m done for.
Santa Actually is a standalone, steamy holiday romcom novella featuring a grumpy billionaire boss x sunshine heroine, one-night stand to forced proximity, age gap, off-limits workplace tension, a growly Irish hero, all the Christmas feels, and a swoon-worthy happily-ever-after.
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November 8, 2026
This was fun, I think it works well for what it is.
Lighthearted, nothing goes too deep.
Likeable female lead and male lead whose the one to fall. I even liked his ex-wife in her brief on-page time.
Fun, some spice and a sweet ending.
I will warn for language. C-t is used seven times but felt more frequent. It's more dialect than offensive but could bother some.
AND this is me reading a Christmas book pre-Dec (my Halloween decs are still out) there is hope for my grinch heart 😆 🤣
Lighthearted, nothing goes too deep.
Likeable female lead and male lead whose the one to fall. I even liked his ex-wife in her brief on-page time.
Fun, some spice and a sweet ending.
I will warn for language. C-t is used seven times but felt more frequent. It's more dialect than offensive but could bother some.
AND this is me reading a Christmas book pre-Dec (my Halloween decs are still out) there is hope for my grinch heart 😆 🤣
November 8, 2026
It was precisely the christmassy, comedic, witty, and endearing festive story I was looking for, cheering me up after feeling a bit down in the dumps. It got me completely into the Christmas spirit—so much so that I was ready to put up my Christmas decorations! I really liked Holly and Lorcan as a couple, as they complimented each other so well. The meet-cute was fun, office character Ryan was a blast, and I loved the graphic novel element. Even though it's a short book, it gave Holly and Lorcan plenty of depth to make the read thoroughly enjoyable. It's safe to say I'm adding more of Rosa's books to my TBR and diving further into the series!
October 27, 2026
I'll happily sit on Irish Santa's lap 😆
My, oh my, does Rosa Lucas have a way with words. Can you tell she's from England? 😆 As an Aussie, I can fully appreciate it ALL. Grab yourself a Christmas themed drink and dive right into this joyful read *wink wink*
I may have been sober ( albeit slightly sleep deprived ) but you wouldn't guess it with how many giggles, gasps, and 'oh my gods!' flew out of me while reading.
Rosa is 100% an auto read author. She has an amazing ability to write some of the hottest, grumpiest Irish mmc's that have a dirty mouth too!
This short Christmas story managed to pack, heat, angst, sassy and swoony all into a perfect holiday read topped with a red bow!
You will devour Lorcan and Holly's story in a single day, I promise! It's too good to put down. Tropes include, but not limited to are - billionaire, one night stand, grumpy x sunshine, christmas themed, boss x employee, spicy, age gap.....and more!
Thank you to Rosa for gifting me a copy. This is an honest review.
My, oh my, does Rosa Lucas have a way with words. Can you tell she's from England? 😆 As an Aussie, I can fully appreciate it ALL. Grab yourself a Christmas themed drink and dive right into this joyful read *wink wink*
I may have been sober ( albeit slightly sleep deprived ) but you wouldn't guess it with how many giggles, gasps, and 'oh my gods!' flew out of me while reading.
Rosa is 100% an auto read author. She has an amazing ability to write some of the hottest, grumpiest Irish mmc's that have a dirty mouth too!
This short Christmas story managed to pack, heat, angst, sassy and swoony all into a perfect holiday read topped with a red bow!
You will devour Lorcan and Holly's story in a single day, I promise! It's too good to put down. Tropes include, but not limited to are - billionaire, one night stand, grumpy x sunshine, christmas themed, boss x employee, spicy, age gap.....and more!
Thank you to Rosa for gifting me a copy. This is an honest review.
November 7, 2026
Cute and cozy, perfect for listening while assembling the Christmas tree <\b>
Hilarious story, I really had a huge smile on my face the whole time while reading!
Hilarious story, I really had a huge smile on my face the whole time while reading!
November 2, 2026
ARC REVIEW
"Santa Actually"
(A Billionaire Christmas series)
by Rosa Lucas
🎅🏻
FAVORITE. Pardon my caps. The best FA-VO-RI-TE Christmas deliciousness of all times.
Rosa's books choose your heart as a h0stage and never let go. Add it the English way of writing? Be still, my heart. I was smiling 90% of this story; the other 10%? Damn, this was hot❗️
I signed for this ARC because it's from Rosa and it is Christmas. I did not knew I was signing to read what I believe is now one of my Christmas-forever-books.
London. December. Christmas everywhere.
Holly and 7 of her girl friends are at the 8th bar in a row. Dressed as Elves, they're playing Naughty or Nice.
A large group of Santa's enters the place. One tall, broody, grumpy man catches her attention. Her dare? Go sit on a man's lap and ask for a kiss. Easy, right?
Holly is beautifully written. A 28 year old graphic novelist who ends up in the Ritz for the night with a 6´3 mountain of an Irish man. She has the dirtiest, filthiest, most amazing (what was supposed to be one) night of her life.
Monday morning, a capital venture buys the company she works for and at the first town hall meeting, there he is: her one night dream Lorcan Fitzpatrick, AKA "corporate butcher", 38, billionaire, ruthless.
I absolutely loved them both. And I mean loved.
This is a so-funny and spicy and hopeful and loving roller coaster. I laughed so loud at some scenes (a pair of "granny knickers" involved) and my heart was so full it made me so ready for Christmas.
My sad thought? This shouldn't be a novella. I would gladly read 999 pages of Holly and Lorcan.
Releases November 6.
Thank you to the author for this unforgettable ARC.
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some of my favorite quotes:
🎅🏻
Christmas is not thigh season. Thighs are strictly for Ibiza in July, preferably after a spray tan and several salads.
🎅🏻
There's more chance of me being visited by the three ghosts of Christmas tonight than meeting a man worth keeping.
🎅🏻
He doesn't smile. He doesn't look amused, embarrassed, or even flattered. He gives me a single curt nod. The nod of a man who knows a woman has just mentally climbed him like a tree and is unfazed by it.
🎅🏻
He stares up at me while his brain presumably tries to work out why a strange, shedding elf has just mounted him in public.
🎅🏻
(...) "that you could conduct a... hands-on disciplinary review."
🎅🏻
Oh my God. This deadpan giant of a man has a significant situation in his velvet trousers.
🎅🏻
Fully hard in the middle of a packed London pub because some tiny woman climbed onto my thighs and stammered at me about performance indicators.
🎅🏻
She looks strangely innocent for a woman who was sitting on my erect!on five minutes ago.
🎅🏻
And this chaotic little elf is the only thing that has made a shred of sense on a miserable day.
🎅🏻
H!tman Santa wants to continue the evening. With me. Alone.
🎅🏻
"I'm a naughty elf, remember."
🎅🏻
"Do you often bring elves to nice hotels in the middle of the night?"
"You're the first. They tend to be busy this time of year."
🎅🏻
"Well, would you look at you," he murmurs. "Santa gets to unwrap his own presents."
🎅🏻
"Santa Actually"
(A Billionaire Christmas series)
by Rosa Lucas
🎅🏻
FAVORITE. Pardon my caps. The best FA-VO-RI-TE Christmas deliciousness of all times.
Rosa's books choose your heart as a h0stage and never let go. Add it the English way of writing? Be still, my heart. I was smiling 90% of this story; the other 10%? Damn, this was hot❗️
I signed for this ARC because it's from Rosa and it is Christmas. I did not knew I was signing to read what I believe is now one of my Christmas-forever-books.
London. December. Christmas everywhere.
Holly and 7 of her girl friends are at the 8th bar in a row. Dressed as Elves, they're playing Naughty or Nice.
A large group of Santa's enters the place. One tall, broody, grumpy man catches her attention. Her dare? Go sit on a man's lap and ask for a kiss. Easy, right?
Holly is beautifully written. A 28 year old graphic novelist who ends up in the Ritz for the night with a 6´3 mountain of an Irish man. She has the dirtiest, filthiest, most amazing (what was supposed to be one) night of her life.
Monday morning, a capital venture buys the company she works for and at the first town hall meeting, there he is: her one night dream Lorcan Fitzpatrick, AKA "corporate butcher", 38, billionaire, ruthless.
I absolutely loved them both. And I mean loved.
This is a so-funny and spicy and hopeful and loving roller coaster. I laughed so loud at some scenes (a pair of "granny knickers" involved) and my heart was so full it made me so ready for Christmas.
My sad thought? This shouldn't be a novella. I would gladly read 999 pages of Holly and Lorcan.
Releases November 6.
Thank you to the author for this unforgettable ARC.
---
some of my favorite quotes:
🎅🏻
Christmas is not thigh season. Thighs are strictly for Ibiza in July, preferably after a spray tan and several salads.
🎅🏻
There's more chance of me being visited by the three ghosts of Christmas tonight than meeting a man worth keeping.
🎅🏻
He doesn't smile. He doesn't look amused, embarrassed, or even flattered. He gives me a single curt nod. The nod of a man who knows a woman has just mentally climbed him like a tree and is unfazed by it.
🎅🏻
He stares up at me while his brain presumably tries to work out why a strange, shedding elf has just mounted him in public.
🎅🏻
(...) "that you could conduct a... hands-on disciplinary review."
🎅🏻
Oh my God. This deadpan giant of a man has a significant situation in his velvet trousers.
🎅🏻
Fully hard in the middle of a packed London pub because some tiny woman climbed onto my thighs and stammered at me about performance indicators.
🎅🏻
She looks strangely innocent for a woman who was sitting on my erect!on five minutes ago.
🎅🏻
And this chaotic little elf is the only thing that has made a shred of sense on a miserable day.
🎅🏻
H!tman Santa wants to continue the evening. With me. Alone.
🎅🏻
"I'm a naughty elf, remember."
🎅🏻
"Do you often bring elves to nice hotels in the middle of the night?"
"You're the first. They tend to be busy this time of year."
🎅🏻
"Well, would you look at you," he murmurs. "Santa gets to unwrap his own presents."
🎅🏻
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you so much to Rosa Lucas for the ARC! This summer, I saw one of Rosa's books recommended on instagram and decided to give it a try. I then proceeded to binge them back to back. Now, I'm pretty sure I've her whole backlist. I love Rosa's writing. So I was thrilled to get the ARC for this-a novella set during christmas time? Yes, I did read this in October but it's ok because I'm more a christmas girl anyway. Santa Actually, follows Holly who is out bar hopping during the holidays with her girlfriends and runs into a group of Santa dressed men out for a bachelor party. Holly follows a dare that has her connecting with one of the men, Lorcan. Only to find out on Monday mornign that he's her new boss and the hijinks go from there. This was well done for a novella. I could have read a full story about them tbh. I love how Rosa writes her FMCs. They are always relatable. Their inner dialogues take me through the full range of emotions: mostly smiling or laughing at their sarcasm but also emotional moments where i can put myself in their shoes when dealing with life/adulthood etc. Holly is just the same. I loved how Lorcan realized he was down bad for her and how talented Holly was with her creative outlet/job. This is a perfect mix of fun, emotional, romantic, spicy, and of course holiday centered. Highly recommend for a holiday romance read!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 1, 2026
A billionaire Santa, an employee elf, and a one night stand that turns into a rather awkward workplace reunion…
Set in London at Christmas, this fun and flirty novella brings together a billionaire CEO and a woman who has no idea that the man she’s just spent the night with is about to take over the company she works for.
I loved the humour throughout, I do with all of Rosa’s books but what really stood out to me was how realistically Rosa Lucas writes her women. The inner thoughts, the overthinking and those little moments that make you think, ‘Yep, that’s relatable’
There is something satisfying about watching a grumpy, seemingly unshakeable CEO fall for the very woman who’s about to turn his carefully controlled world upside down
A quick, entertaining festive romance with plenty of laughs, flirty chemistry and just the right amount of chaos. Perfect for a cosy winter read ❄️
Thank you to Rosa for allowing me to ARC read your book 🙏🏻 I know I’m always going to enjoy them!
‘Santa Actually’ releases on November 6th and can be pre-ordered on the link in my Bio 🎀
I will never surpass a book written by Rosa just for the sheer banter and giggles, please please please, give it a read
Spice rating: 🌶️ 🌶️
Set in London at Christmas, this fun and flirty novella brings together a billionaire CEO and a woman who has no idea that the man she’s just spent the night with is about to take over the company she works for.
I loved the humour throughout, I do with all of Rosa’s books but what really stood out to me was how realistically Rosa Lucas writes her women. The inner thoughts, the overthinking and those little moments that make you think, ‘Yep, that’s relatable’
There is something satisfying about watching a grumpy, seemingly unshakeable CEO fall for the very woman who’s about to turn his carefully controlled world upside down
A quick, entertaining festive romance with plenty of laughs, flirty chemistry and just the right amount of chaos. Perfect for a cosy winter read ❄️
Thank you to Rosa for allowing me to ARC read your book 🙏🏻 I know I’m always going to enjoy them!
‘Santa Actually’ releases on November 6th and can be pre-ordered on the link in my Bio 🎀
I will never surpass a book written by Rosa just for the sheer banter and giggles, please please please, give it a read
Spice rating: 🌶️ 🌶️
October 24, 2026
Santa Actually by Rosa Lucas 🎄❤️
✨Grumpy x sunshine
✨One night stand to boss
✨Billionaire romance
✨Age gap
✨Forbidden workplace romance
✨Forced proximity
✨Christmas romance
✨Opposites attract
✨Steamy / open door
Can I just start by saying, whatever it is Rosa puts into her books, please inject it into my veins because MY GOD, I ate up every single part of this book!
I made the mistake of starting this at 11:30 pm, and safe to say, I’m running on absolutely no sleep today because this was a can’t-put-it-down kind of read. 🤣
I’ve loved every book Rosa has written, and this one did not disappoint!
She writes London so well, and London at Christmas? YES, YES, YES!! 🎄 The festive atmosphere throughout this book was wonderful. The songs, the films, the clothes — AMAZING. I was living for every single bit of it!
Then we have our FMC, who I absolutely loved. I think we can all relate to feeling the way she does at different points throughout this book. And our MMC, Locran? Utterly delicious. 🥵
And the spice? HOT. 🥵🔥
A perfect festive read that had me hooked from start to finish. If you’re looking for a Christmas book to get you in the festive spirit, this is the one!
✨Grumpy x sunshine
✨One night stand to boss
✨Billionaire romance
✨Age gap
✨Forbidden workplace romance
✨Forced proximity
✨Christmas romance
✨Opposites attract
✨Steamy / open door
Can I just start by saying, whatever it is Rosa puts into her books, please inject it into my veins because MY GOD, I ate up every single part of this book!
I made the mistake of starting this at 11:30 pm, and safe to say, I’m running on absolutely no sleep today because this was a can’t-put-it-down kind of read. 🤣
I’ve loved every book Rosa has written, and this one did not disappoint!
She writes London so well, and London at Christmas? YES, YES, YES!! 🎄 The festive atmosphere throughout this book was wonderful. The songs, the films, the clothes — AMAZING. I was living for every single bit of it!
Then we have our FMC, who I absolutely loved. I think we can all relate to feeling the way she does at different points throughout this book. And our MMC, Locran? Utterly delicious. 🥵
And the spice? HOT. 🥵🔥
A perfect festive read that had me hooked from start to finish. If you’re looking for a Christmas book to get you in the festive spirit, this is the one!
November 5, 2026
It has been a while since I've read a Rosa Lucas book, and Santa Actually proved to be an excellent reminder of why I enjoy her writing so much.
This steamy Christmas holiday romcom novella with Lorcan Fitzpatrick as the grumpy billionaire boss and Holly Bell, the sunshiney, hotmess heroine, who were a perfect match, really shone in this wonderful story that had me laughing out loud many times.
The amusing meet-cute, the hot and spicy one-night stand, and then the off-limits workplace tension as both characters navigated the undeniable, continuing sizzling chemistry between them had me hooked completely and eagerly turning the pages.
The times Lorcan, a growly Irishman, tried his best to resist the growing personal interest in Holly were sweet in the way it manifested, and Holly's use of her one-night experience with Lorcan as inspiration at work was priceless.
Overall, I was completely invested in this story, and the swoon-worthy moments with Lorcan towards the end were chef's kiss. I highly recommend this book with all its Christmas feels and the well-deserved and satisfying HEA.
Thank you to the author, Rosa Lucas, for the ARC opportunity.
This steamy Christmas holiday romcom novella with Lorcan Fitzpatrick as the grumpy billionaire boss and Holly Bell, the sunshiney, hotmess heroine, who were a perfect match, really shone in this wonderful story that had me laughing out loud many times.
The amusing meet-cute, the hot and spicy one-night stand, and then the off-limits workplace tension as both characters navigated the undeniable, continuing sizzling chemistry between them had me hooked completely and eagerly turning the pages.
The times Lorcan, a growly Irishman, tried his best to resist the growing personal interest in Holly were sweet in the way it manifested, and Holly's use of her one-night experience with Lorcan as inspiration at work was priceless.
Overall, I was completely invested in this story, and the swoon-worthy moments with Lorcan towards the end were chef's kiss. I highly recommend this book with all its Christmas feels and the well-deserved and satisfying HEA.
Thank you to the author, Rosa Lucas, for the ARC opportunity.
November 9, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Five-Star Christmas Read! 🎄🎅
I will read anything Rosa Lucas puts out into the world. She is, hands down, my favorite author because I know that whatever she writes, I will be laughing the entire way through.
Her wit is dry, sharp, and unmistakably hilarious. She has this incredible ability to make even the most tense or painfully awkward moments laugh-out-loud funny.
Case in point, in a scene filled with immense tension: “Does anyone want tea?” I say loudly. “I’m making tea.” There is no tea on this floor. There has never been tea on this floor. Nobody answers, and I don’t move.
And then, in a moment of absolute awkwardness: 'He goes very still. He doesn’t blink. Eleven inches from the paper, reading a scene he has also attended.'
It's that kind of perfectly understated humor that I love. She doesn't have to try too hard to be funny. The humor is in the observations, the timing, and the sheer absurdity of the moment.
Santa Actually is no exception to my Rosa Lucas obsession. It's a delightful Christmas read, and I loved every minute of it.
Rosa Lucas, please never stop writing.
I will read anything Rosa Lucas puts out into the world. She is, hands down, my favorite author because I know that whatever she writes, I will be laughing the entire way through.
Her wit is dry, sharp, and unmistakably hilarious. She has this incredible ability to make even the most tense or painfully awkward moments laugh-out-loud funny.
Case in point, in a scene filled with immense tension: “Does anyone want tea?” I say loudly. “I’m making tea.” There is no tea on this floor. There has never been tea on this floor. Nobody answers, and I don’t move.
And then, in a moment of absolute awkwardness: 'He goes very still. He doesn’t blink. Eleven inches from the paper, reading a scene he has also attended.'
It's that kind of perfectly understated humor that I love. She doesn't have to try too hard to be funny. The humor is in the observations, the timing, and the sheer absurdity of the moment.
Santa Actually is no exception to my Rosa Lucas obsession. It's a delightful Christmas read, and I loved every minute of it.
Rosa Lucas, please never stop writing.
November 7, 2026
Rosa is always a must read for me, and this did not fail to deliver. Lorcan and Holly's story really made me smile, laugh and wriggle deliciously at all the right times. She is the talented, creative graphic novelist with writers block who is out with friends, all dressed as elves, when she gets the news that the publishing house she works for is being taken over next week, 2 weeks before Christmas and with mass redundancies expected. He is the grumpy Irish Santa who takes her mind off her troubles for one night only, never expecting to see him again, and then inspires her so much that she creates her best work ever based on that night. Imagine both of their shock come Monday morning when he walks into her work and is announced as the managing director of the company that is potentially going to sack her next week...
As a novella this doesn't have the level of spice we sometimes come to expect from Rosa, but it's definitely in there and worth every word written. A great grumpy x sunshine Christmas story that will be easy to read over and over again.
As a novella this doesn't have the level of spice we sometimes come to expect from Rosa, but it's definitely in there and worth every word written. A great grumpy x sunshine Christmas story that will be easy to read over and over again.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 8, 2026
A Delightful Holiday Treat!
Rosa Lucas’s Santa Actually (part of the Billionaire Christmas Series) is a wonderful holiday escape that beautifully captures the magic, warmth, and magnetic pull of a magnificent holiday romance.
This delightful novella brings together Lorcan, a brooding Irish billionaire, and Holly, a vibrant heroine whose initial, serendipitous encounter with him leads to an incredibly fun, charming and unexpected workplace dynamic. The connection between them is unmistakable from page one, allowing their relationship to unfold with a beautiful balance of lighthearted, witty banter and an escalating, undeniable attraction that keeps you completely hooked.
Brimming with genuine festive cheer, a touch of humor, and a beautifully paced romance, it delivers all the cozy comfort of the holidays alongside an enticingly passionate love story. It is a wonderfully fun, deeply satisfying read that leaves you feeling wonderfully uplifted and eager to dive straight into the Christmas spirit.
Rosa Lucas’s Santa Actually (part of the Billionaire Christmas Series) is a wonderful holiday escape that beautifully captures the magic, warmth, and magnetic pull of a magnificent holiday romance.
This delightful novella brings together Lorcan, a brooding Irish billionaire, and Holly, a vibrant heroine whose initial, serendipitous encounter with him leads to an incredibly fun, charming and unexpected workplace dynamic. The connection between them is unmistakable from page one, allowing their relationship to unfold with a beautiful balance of lighthearted, witty banter and an escalating, undeniable attraction that keeps you completely hooked.
Brimming with genuine festive cheer, a touch of humor, and a beautifully paced romance, it delivers all the cozy comfort of the holidays alongside an enticingly passionate love story. It is a wonderfully fun, deeply satisfying read that leaves you feeling wonderfully uplifted and eager to dive straight into the Christmas spirit.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Grumpy Santa x sunshine elf! 🎅🏼
This was hands down the best Christmas novella I’ve ever read! I devoured it in a single day, and even though my mind is still stuck in autumn, the story completely pulled me in because it was just THAT good!
The tension and chemistry between Lorcan and Holly were absolutely palpable, and I was hooked from beginning to end! The story is so unique, and I genuinely laughed out loud more than once because Rosa’s sense of humor is just incredible!
✨ Secret Relationship
✨ Billionaire Hero
✨ Boss/Employee
✨ Age Gap
✨ Forced Proximity
✨ One Night Stand
I can wholeheartedly recommend this novella to anyone who needs a little escape and wants to get into the Christmas spirit! I’ll definitely be rereading it shortly before Christmas! 🎄
And a huge thank you to Rosa for the ARC and for the little surprise at the very end, which has me even more excited for her next book “Gut Punch“! 😍
This was hands down the best Christmas novella I’ve ever read! I devoured it in a single day, and even though my mind is still stuck in autumn, the story completely pulled me in because it was just THAT good!
The tension and chemistry between Lorcan and Holly were absolutely palpable, and I was hooked from beginning to end! The story is so unique, and I genuinely laughed out loud more than once because Rosa’s sense of humor is just incredible!
✨ Secret Relationship
✨ Billionaire Hero
✨ Boss/Employee
✨ Age Gap
✨ Forced Proximity
✨ One Night Stand
I can wholeheartedly recommend this novella to anyone who needs a little escape and wants to get into the Christmas spirit! I’ll definitely be rereading it shortly before Christmas! 🎄
And a huge thank you to Rosa for the ARC and for the little surprise at the very end, which has me even more excited for her next book “Gut Punch“! 😍
November 6, 2026
Lorcan and Holly's Story
This is a fun and charming unconventional love story about a billionaire and a comic book artist who works for the company that his company has just acquired and will be restructuring.
Set in London, this book is written very British. Holly Bell is a shy, sweet woman who creates spicy mystery comics for a marginally profitable publishing house. Her department is the money maker of the company.
Dressed as an elf, she meets Lorcan Fitzpatrick while on a pub crawl with her friends. On a dare, she sits on his lap and asks him, dressed as a Santa, to kiss her. That leads to a hot night of sex.
Of course she is shocked when he arrives at her firm the following Monday as part of new management. Her Christmas comic features their ONS very graphically.
This is a quick and fun read.
This is a fun and charming unconventional love story about a billionaire and a comic book artist who works for the company that his company has just acquired and will be restructuring.
Set in London, this book is written very British. Holly Bell is a shy, sweet woman who creates spicy mystery comics for a marginally profitable publishing house. Her department is the money maker of the company.
Dressed as an elf, she meets Lorcan Fitzpatrick while on a pub crawl with her friends. On a dare, she sits on his lap and asks him, dressed as a Santa, to kiss her. That leads to a hot night of sex.
Of course she is shocked when he arrives at her firm the following Monday as part of new management. Her Christmas comic features their ONS very graphically.
This is a quick and fun read.
November 10, 2026
Too much AI use
I really enjoy Rosa’s books but the most recent ones less so. Reading this one I think it is because it has the feel of AI writing. Eg “The analysts price that risk at zero. Fifteen years in, I’ve learned to look twice at anything priced at zero. It’s not a rescue job—it’s a renovation, and renovations start with a skip outside the front door.” has several AI tells which are repeated throughout the book. “It’s not X, it’s Y”, 3 short punchy sentences in a row etc. It’s a real shame as Rosa wrote really well before the advent of Chat GPT.
I don’t want to unfairly accuse a writer of using AI but I did run various pages through pangram which is a very accurate detector and it flagged a lot of AI use. As a test I put in some of Rosa’s earlier writing (pre 2022) which Pangram flagged as 100 per cent human.
I really enjoy Rosa’s books but the most recent ones less so. Reading this one I think it is because it has the feel of AI writing. Eg “The analysts price that risk at zero. Fifteen years in, I’ve learned to look twice at anything priced at zero. It’s not a rescue job—it’s a renovation, and renovations start with a skip outside the front door.” has several AI tells which are repeated throughout the book. “It’s not X, it’s Y”, 3 short punchy sentences in a row etc. It’s a real shame as Rosa wrote really well before the advent of Chat GPT.
I don’t want to unfairly accuse a writer of using AI but I did run various pages through pangram which is a very accurate detector and it flagged a lot of AI use. As a test I put in some of Rosa’s earlier writing (pre 2022) which Pangram flagged as 100 per cent human.
November 10, 2026
Rosa Lucas smashed this one out of the park.
Her last few books sadly were a miss for me. She veered off the mark making her MMCs way too big an asshole to be likeable.
In this one she over corrected a bit but given its a novella it still hit the mark for me.
The antics of the FMC, her cohorts and her work husband was funny, reminiscent of the London Mister series. I laughed out loud. Giggled. Kicked my feet. It reminded me a bit of Bridget Jones and had me remembering my favourite British holiday romcoms.
The conclusion from the point where she rejects the job feels a bit rushed and forced but all in all I loved the book. I feel like Rosa Lucas has gone back to her old style of character development that I enjoyed alot better.
This is a very cute holiday read. Quick and quirky. Loved it.
Her last few books sadly were a miss for me. She veered off the mark making her MMCs way too big an asshole to be likeable.
In this one she over corrected a bit but given its a novella it still hit the mark for me.
The antics of the FMC, her cohorts and her work husband was funny, reminiscent of the London Mister series. I laughed out loud. Giggled. Kicked my feet. It reminded me a bit of Bridget Jones and had me remembering my favourite British holiday romcoms.
The conclusion from the point where she rejects the job feels a bit rushed and forced but all in all I loved the book. I feel like Rosa Lucas has gone back to her old style of character development that I enjoyed alot better.
This is a very cute holiday read. Quick and quirky. Loved it.
November 9, 2026
Naughty and Nice!!
Okay, I never leave reviews but I just had to! I don't think Rosa has ever written a book I didn't love. I been in such a book slump and when I saw this new release - immediate excitement. It did not disappoint! I read a lot of rom coms and most authors are hit or miss or the humor gets a bit cheesy. But not Rosa! I'm laughing the entire time and it's just such a fun time. When I saw the book was 84% over, I was so sad!!! I wanted more!! If you want a light rom com and some laughs, read this and her other books.
"Nobody calls Bond a slut because he wears a tailored tuxedo and shoots people on speed-boats, but let's be honest, the man is a ho."
Thank you Rosa for the laughs. But I need more books like ASAP!!
Okay, I never leave reviews but I just had to! I don't think Rosa has ever written a book I didn't love. I been in such a book slump and when I saw this new release - immediate excitement. It did not disappoint! I read a lot of rom coms and most authors are hit or miss or the humor gets a bit cheesy. But not Rosa! I'm laughing the entire time and it's just such a fun time. When I saw the book was 84% over, I was so sad!!! I wanted more!! If you want a light rom com and some laughs, read this and her other books.
"Nobody calls Bond a slut because he wears a tailored tuxedo and shoots people on speed-boats, but let's be honest, the man is a ho."
Thank you Rosa for the laughs. But I need more books like ASAP!!
October 25, 2026
Rosa Lucas did absolutely fantastic job. I literally laughed out loud so many times. She used humor beautifully. Holly and Lorcan’s meet cute is seriously cute.They definitely had a sizzling chemistry between them and had a one night stand. They both expected not to see each other again but they meet again in two days since unbeknownst to both, Lorcan acquired a company where Holly works. Lorcan is a ruthless businessman whereas Holly is a sweet, kind and loyal person. But he changed himself because of her in many ways. After a few twists and turns, in a short period of time they both realized they love each other. They found true Christmas magic. I really enjoyed the story.
October 29, 2026
My sides ache 😂🔥💖what a romp!
This fabulous 🎄Christmas novella made me laugh out loud. The plot is superb, the spice scenes are scorching, perfect pacing & the HEA is just 👌🏻💖
Rosa Lucas’s use of the opposites attract trope is brilliant & she ensures we have fun with it. He’s all smouldering, billionaire businessman & soooo commanding 🔥
Whilst she’s constantly wishing she could be more sophisticated & stop the word vomit. She is endearing, brilliantly talented & overlooked professionally 🖌️
Their one night was explosive, they don’t exist in the same spheres… and yet those fireworks keep revving 💥🧨
I totally recommend this. Great story & so much fun.
This fabulous 🎄Christmas novella made me laugh out loud. The plot is superb, the spice scenes are scorching, perfect pacing & the HEA is just 👌🏻💖
Rosa Lucas’s use of the opposites attract trope is brilliant & she ensures we have fun with it. He’s all smouldering, billionaire businessman & soooo commanding 🔥
Whilst she’s constantly wishing she could be more sophisticated & stop the word vomit. She is endearing, brilliantly talented & overlooked professionally 🖌️
Their one night was explosive, they don’t exist in the same spheres… and yet those fireworks keep revving 💥🧨
I totally recommend this. Great story & so much fun.
November 9, 2026
Rosa Lucas has done it again with this holiday novella! She has brought together Santa Claus, an elf, and a little mistletoe to create the perfect recipe for laughter, spice, love, and holiday cheer.
Holly (yes, named for the holidays!) and Lorcan meet in a hilarious fashion, but their connection runs much deeper than either could have imagined. What I love about all of Rosa Lucas’s books is her ability to take me from laughing out loud to feeling genuine empathy for her characters, all while delivering off-the-charts steamy scenes.
This is a feel-good, page-turning holiday read that has everything you could want in a festive romance!
Holly (yes, named for the holidays!) and Lorcan meet in a hilarious fashion, but their connection runs much deeper than either could have imagined. What I love about all of Rosa Lucas’s books is her ability to take me from laughing out loud to feeling genuine empathy for her characters, all while delivering off-the-charts steamy scenes.
This is a feel-good, page-turning holiday read that has everything you could want in a festive romance!
October 27, 2026
Omg this has to be one of the best Christmas novella I have read, Rosa has a knack of writing lol scenes where you don’t see it coming
Holly and Lorcan’s book is an easy Christmas work romance .
These two meet in a pub Holly is dressed as a elf and Lorcan is dressed as Santa , Holly get a dare to sit on Santa knee and that where the fun begins no spoiler's from me :)
There is steamy scenes and laugh out loud moments
If you love any of the above then this is your book
For me it’s 5 massive stars
Holly and Lorcan’s book is an easy Christmas work romance .
These two meet in a pub Holly is dressed as a elf and Lorcan is dressed as Santa , Holly get a dare to sit on Santa knee and that where the fun begins no spoiler's from me :)
There is steamy scenes and laugh out loud moments
If you love any of the above then this is your book
For me it’s 5 massive stars
November 8, 2026
Brilliant Christmas time Novella
I am already a fan of Rosa Lucas books. This book is a novella and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Nice and short, lots of emotions but no unnecessary angst, great characters in Lorcan, a brooding billionaire Irishman and Holly who works in graphic design. They are so different in character but of course Rosa weaves her magic and you end up with the best HEA. Also if you like a little spice this is the book for you 🌶️
Thank you Rosa for bringing some Christmas cheer ❤️
I am already a fan of Rosa Lucas books. This book is a novella and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Nice and short, lots of emotions but no unnecessary angst, great characters in Lorcan, a brooding billionaire Irishman and Holly who works in graphic design. They are so different in character but of course Rosa weaves her magic and you end up with the best HEA. Also if you like a little spice this is the book for you 🌶️
Thank you Rosa for bringing some Christmas cheer ❤️
November 9, 2026
Cute and funny
This could be cute Rom com turned into a movie. I liked I love Rosa writing for FL. Holly was funny, there were many scenes I paused and laughed so loud. The scene were the co workers boo'd lorcan then lost it steam and turned into coughs 😂 or the scene Holly thought her co-workers would join her in protesting not taking the promotion and ppl said. "Don't be stupid holly." " she doesn't speak for us "😂 fun short read while the holidays approach. Can't wait for Rosa next release.
This could be cute Rom com turned into a movie. I liked I love Rosa writing for FL. Holly was funny, there were many scenes I paused and laughed so loud. The scene were the co workers boo'd lorcan then lost it steam and turned into coughs 😂 or the scene Holly thought her co-workers would join her in protesting not taking the promotion and ppl said. "Don't be stupid holly." " she doesn't speak for us "😂 fun short read while the holidays approach. Can't wait for Rosa next release.
November 7, 2026
Lorcan & Holly
Wow! What a great holiday novella from Rosa, I can't get enough of her writing; she is the only author who makes me LMAO every single time.
Lorcan & Holly story is just a perfect and messy combination, two different types of people who complement each other in every single way!
This was a fun, short holiday novella that brought all the right ingredients together; it's funny, steamy, and sweet, and I couldn't put it down! Love it!
Wow! What a great holiday novella from Rosa, I can't get enough of her writing; she is the only author who makes me LMAO every single time.
Lorcan & Holly story is just a perfect and messy combination, two different types of people who complement each other in every single way!
This was a fun, short holiday novella that brought all the right ingredients together; it's funny, steamy, and sweet, and I couldn't put it down! Love it!
November 8, 2026
Holly, red head, graphic novelist, out on a pub crawl with friends wearing a cheap elf oufit. She is forced to take a dare and meets Lorcan, big, broody, handsome, billionaire, specializing in business acquisitions. The one night stand is steamy and a bit dirty. They are both mature adults and agree it's just for one night. But as fate may have it he shows up as her new boss on Monday and she might be getting fired.
This book was very funny and Holly's inner dialogue is hilarious.
This book was very funny and Holly's inner dialogue is hilarious.
October 24, 2026
In classic Rosa Lucas form, this novella had me laughing and swooning. Local is the grumpy santa that ends up the target of a dare and low and behold, he's her new company owner come to execute effiencies. One of the best moments happens at the Christmas party. This is a quick spicy read to get you in the Christmas spirit.
October 25, 2026
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this Novella and as always, Rosa does NOT disappoint. I absolutely loved this story and the only reason it’s not a five star but 4,75 is because I needed like another 300 pages. Holly and Lorcan (oh my god, Lorcan 🫠) . I laughed out loud several times. I need more Rosa Lucas books stat!!!
October 26, 2026
Rosa has done it again! Loved this novella and completely devoured it - I would read literally anything Rosa writes, she is one of my favourite authors.
Lorcan and Holly are everything! They have the best meet story and the entire novella is filled with tension, longing and Christmas spice 🎄 🌶️
Thank you so much to Rosa Lucas for the ARC!
Lorcan and Holly are everything! They have the best meet story and the entire novella is filled with tension, longing and Christmas spice 🎄 🌶️
Thank you so much to Rosa Lucas for the ARC!
October 29, 2026
This was an ARC book and oh my god was it worth it.
Its a novella but, how I wish it was a full story, it's fulls of laughs, spice and a little Christmas love.
Holly is a quiet hard worker who just wants keep her head down and keep her job. Lorcan is the ruthless business man who gets to decide her fate.
After a little meet cute in a pub, things get fun for a night, then the morning after all is revealed. Rosa knows how to keep you gripped with the laughs and the spice. So you won't be disappointed when you read this.
Its a novella but, how I wish it was a full story, it's fulls of laughs, spice and a little Christmas love.
Holly is a quiet hard worker who just wants keep her head down and keep her job. Lorcan is the ruthless business man who gets to decide her fate.
After a little meet cute in a pub, things get fun for a night, then the morning after all is revealed. Rosa knows how to keep you gripped with the laughs and the spice. So you won't be disappointed when you read this.
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