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Initial publication will be part of the Red Hot Holidays Anthology on November 24, 2015

E.R. nurse Noel Walker knows a thing or two about trauma, but when Officer Hunter Davis ends up as one of her patients, she might be the one in need of a gurney. Despite her attraction, Noel maintains a firm ‘no patients’ policy when it comes to dating, but as a man of the law, Hunter lives by a policy of his own: When he sets his sights on a target, he doesn’t give up until he slaps the cuffs on good and tight.

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J.C. Valentine

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USA Today bestselling romance author J.C. Valentine lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their amazing children and fun-loving dogs. When she's not writing stories of love, laughter, and steamy scenes, you can find her editing for fellow authors or spending time with her family. J.C. has been penning stories since childhood, though thankfully her writing has improved since then. She loves bringing heart, humor, and happiness to readers through her vivid imagination and love of words.

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Profile Image for Jessica Alcazar.
4,427 reviews630 followers
December 23, 2015
ARC provided by J.C. Valentine for an honest review
I'm a huge fan of JC Valentine's work and this little story did not disappoint. It's sexy. It's fun. It's quick and it's thorough for what it is. Are you gonna wish you had more Noel and Hunter? Yes, yes you are. But not because this story was lacking. You're gonna want more because these two are sexy and funny and their chemistry flies off the pages!
So the story goes like this ... HA!, I'm not telling you because then why would you read :)
But just know that Hunter is a determined hot and sexy cop who wants Noel from the moment he sets eyes on her. ANd Noel is equally attracted to Hunter, but she's got her dating rules ... Someone's gonna have to come along and make her break those rules :) Let the games begin ..
Sexy ~ Fun ~ Steamy ~ HOT
Pick this quickie up, you won't regret it :)
Profile Image for Linda.
887 reviews83 followers
December 22, 2015
Five , sexy stars, for this delightful Novella!
Ms Valentine in her normal fashion has delivered a wonderfully engaging novella ,with fantastic characters in Noel an Er nurse and Hunter a police detective! These two have an instant Chemistry that Noel will try to resist, but will obviously fail miserably at doing, luckily for us readers!
I could blather on about the story, which was wonderful, however I do not want to give away anymore than the book blurb already does. What I will say is that you will not regret reading the Novella one little bit! I would love to read more about these two, sooooo...... Any chance of that Ms.Valentine? Please!
Arc graciously provided by J.C. Valentine for an honest review .
Profile Image for Melyssa Winchester.
Author 32 books240 followers
December 19, 2015
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Title: Noel (A Blue Collar Christmas) Novella
Author: J.C. Valentine
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Series or Standalone: Standalone but part of the Red Hot Holidays Anthology
Rating: ★★★★★

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What can I say here that hasn’t already been said when I read a J.C. Valentine story?

She is hands down one of my go-to authors when it comes to both heartfelt stories, short steamy reads or stories that threaten to burn up my kindle.

This novella falls somewhere between heartfelt and short & steamy.

On the one end we’ve not ER nurse, Noel, a woman that seems more taken with the rush of her job than the rush of romance and on the other end we’ve got Officer Hunter, a guy that given the demands of his job, pretty much reads the same way as Noel.

Both are single, and both, after a chance meeting at the hospital after Hunter is injured again, are taken by one another. But what usually happens with meetings of this sort, it appears to be a one off. Noel at the end of the shift putting it and Hunter out of her mind. At least as much as she can.

Enter the holiday Christmas party and the night that ensues once Noel appears at their door.

Their meeting is no longer just chance and even though based on the size of the story it moved at a quick pace, seems to read like fate. These two dedicated yet passionate people, they’re just meant to be and what better backdrop for that to take place than Christmas?

This story had everything I’ve come to love in a J.C. Valentine read, even with the shortened page length, delivering on the sweetness and steamy scale with a little bit of humor thrown in to keep things interesting. With two people that even though I think they’d come to terms with what looked to be a lonely holiday season, ended up with so much more.

My only complaint is that it wasn’t longer. I’m greedy and wanted even more of this couple, that’s how drawn to them I was.

If you’re a fan of the author, short stories or enjoy getting swept up in the romance of the holidays, I think you’ll enjoy this. I definitely did.
Profile Image for Melanie.
1,076 reviews34 followers
November 25, 2015
I absolutely love J.C. Valentine's writing and I was so excited that she was going to write Noel for this series. Such a great short read!! My only problem with this story is that it was way too short and ended was too soon! J.C. Valentine did a fine job with this one though!

Noel is a nurse that works long hours in the E.R. and meets many different types of people. When Noel is asked to change the bandages of Hunter Davis, she never expected to be knocked off her feet by a man that was super built and an officer that had been through many close calls. Hunter of course tries to be a tough guy in front of Noel and takes his pain as well as he can, but Noel saves him and gives him his pain medication before he even has to ask for it.

When Hunter is discharged, he asks Noel for a date, but keeping with her strict policy of no dating her patients, she refuses to go out with him. Noel did not think twice about never seeing Hunter again because of a crappy night that she ended with once her shift was over.

When Noel is invited to her friends "surprise" birthday party, she knows that she has to go or her best friend will be upset. Noel throws an outfit on and hurries to the party. When her best friend's husband opens the door, Noel never expected to see Hunter Davis right behind him at their house. Hunter is ever the gentleman and sort of takes Noel under his wing at the party. When the two of them agree to go to dinner after the party, they end up at his house and things get steamy!! Will these two be able to overcome Noel's no dating patients policy?? You have to read this great short story to find out. Thanks J.C. Valentine for a great read and I can't wait for more from you!!
Profile Image for Kathleen R..
1,407 reviews43 followers
December 1, 2015
Overall Stars: 5 STARS

Hospital
Alpha male


Can a nurse with a strict policy manage to hold off the officer with his own policy?

E.R. nurse Noel Walker knows a thing or two about trauma, but when Officer Hunter Davis ends up as one of her patients, she might be the one in need of a gurney. Despite her attraction, Noel maintains a firm ‘no patients’ policy when it comes to dating, but as a man of the law, Hunter lives by a policy of his own: When he sets his sights on a target, he doesn’t give up until he slaps the cuffs on good and tight. (Amazon Blurb)

Another great author that contributed to the Red Hot Holidays Anthology, and I must say that it was amazing! It had everything a reader would look for in a novel: conflict, drama, chemistry and so much banter between Hunter and Noel that as a reader, you simply can’t help but laugh. This is the first time that I’ve had the chance to read a novel written by JC Valentine and I was not disappointed! Even though it’s a novella included in the holiday special anthology, Noel: a blue Collar Christmas is also part of the Blue Collar series – the first book being a novel that I would strongly suggest reading before hand for a better reading experience – and is worth the time you spend sitting back and reading. It’s the type of novel that you can expect a happily ever after, one that you can read within a day and sigh in contentment as you think about these two characters who have found each other.
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**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Kathleen for Alpha Book Club**
44 reviews
November 24, 2015
I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Noel is a nurse that loves the rush from working in the ER. Even with the holiday's approaching she is fine with spending her time working and giving gifts to patients which says alot about her.

Hunter is a very confident sexy cop who finds himself in the ER often. But this visit he meets Noel. Right away he knows there is just something about her that he can't resist. And Noel herself tries to hide the attraction she feels but no matter how flustered Hunter makes her she doesn't date patients.

This was a sexy,fun read. Just in time for the holiday's and perfect for a quick night read before bed. I enjoyed Noel and Hunter and liked how their chemistry was immediate and how Noel reacted to him was fun. I love how everything turned out towards the end. Even though Noel had a no dating patients rule I like how she decided just to let go and take what fate was handing her. And I mean who can resist a sexy cop anyways! Trust me this is a novella you will very much enjoy. It did leave me wanting more wishing I had more time with these two to see what happens next and get to know them more but that's just about how I always feel when reading a quick read with such a sexy fun couple. Another great read from J.C Valentine! Highly recommend!
Profile Image for Jenny Harris.
4,407 reviews33 followers
November 17, 2015
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.

In this book we meet Noel. Noel is an ER nurse, she likes the fast pace action that comes with working in the ER. While working a double shift she goes in to check on the dressing of a gun shoot victim. When she first goes to check on Hunter Davis she realizes this guy is hot. The thing is Noel has a policy of not dating people she meets in the ER as patients.

Hunter thinks Noel is hot if he could just get her to go out with him. He is determined to get the girl and will use every trick in the book to see that happen.

This book is a really short story about two people who feel the spark but aren't sure how to go about making it a fire. If they meet again will that same spark be there or will the circumstances of their first meeting be all there was for these two.

This book is amazing and it really is a quick read but there is so much this author puts even into this short read. In this we get a sense of who these characters are. We get there story, as well as what could possibly happen with them in the future. I would recommend this book. This author is truly amazing she has created another amazing story even with the limited pages she gives it to us in. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
Profile Image for Mary Forster.
744 reviews16 followers
November 24, 2015
ARC given in exchange for an honest review

This is a quick read but it's so worth it. If you're looking for a fun, steamy, hot romance then this book is for you. JC knows how to write a short story and keep you hooked until the end. You won't regret reading this story and it will put a smile on your face.

Noel works at a hospital and prefers the ER as it keeps her busy. She has a no dating the patients rule that she likes to stick to. She makes her rounds and when she goes to check on Mr. Davis she finds Mr. Hotness with his eyes. She has to make sure she stays professional even though she is attracted to him.

Hunter is a cop and is used to always being in the hospital as part of the risks for his job. When he lands in the ER and sees a beautiful nurse come check on him, he knows that he wants her. He learns of Noel's no dating patients and he'll do what he can to break that rule.

Noel & Hunter's story is one that is hot and steamy. They both deserve happiness in their life and finding the one to settle down with. With Hunter not taking no for an answer, he will make sure Noel will be his.

Great job to the author on another great story. I highly recommend.
Profile Image for Rachel Hill.
855 reviews36 followers
November 30, 2015
Rachel's Review on Noel by JC Valentine~

What a fun, easy to read, sweet holiday novella.

Noel Walker is a nurse. Her forte is the ER. She loves the adrenalin rush! At the ass end of an 18 hour shift she comes across hot as hell, built like a tank Hunter Davis. He's drop dead, (ahahah LOL) hot n hunky! So good lookin that Noel is momentarily speechless and staring! And he's the GSW that was brought in earlier. As she looks for his wound, he whips his hospital gown up, basically flashing his junk, while his beautiful green eyes sparkle and he tells her it's right next to his femoral artery. The next morning he hits on her again, asking her out. She politely declines...decides it will be just her and a bottle of Merlot for the holidays. Little does she know, her plans are about to change. As always JC Valentine brings us easy to like characters and a great story! Not to mention a hottie that will dress up like an elf with his dangerous emerald eyes!

4.5 Stars
Profile Image for Catherine Bibby (Rochelle's Reviews).
961 reviews35 followers
November 16, 2015
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review*

This short story is sure to heat up your holidays because it was hot, hot, hot! In a “throw me up against the wall and have your way with me” type of hot. Hunter Davis is laid up In the hospital this holiday season and he is in the mood to frisk the sexy nurse Noel Walker who after seeing him wants to check more than just his bullet wound. Noel is lonely and needs Hunter to man handle her regardless of her “no dating patients” policy.

Hunter and Noel burn up the holiday calories in this festive short story that will have you wishing for a cop instead of presents this year. It was heartfelt, funny, and sexy which is what I require of all my steamy reads. I highly recommend for a short, entertaining read that will take your mind off your to do list and leave you fantasizing about crossing paths with the law.
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1,711 reviews16 followers
November 20, 2015
I received this for an honest review. What an amazing short story for this time of year.

Noel Walker who was a nurse loved working in the ER. She lived for the fast pace on your toes type of work place. There was not a boring moment in the ER. She loved helping people and putting her all into her work. The one thing Noel did not do was date, especially her patients.

Hunter Davis who was this handsome police officer lived for the thrill of his job but once again he found himself injured and in the ER. This time like many others was a close call, so seeing this beautiful nurse was almost worth it. There was something special about her. He could not put his finger on it but wanted to go out with her.

Fate has a way putting us on the right track. Hunter and Noel find themselves meeting again. Question is can Hunter get her to go out with him?
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1,611 reviews24 followers
February 5, 2017
Noel is an ER Nurse and adrenaline junkie. She would rather work during the holiday period instead of nursing a glass of Merlot or two, at home on her own.

Hunter is a Cop who has been admitted for "copping" a bullet. When Noel goes to tend to him, she is mesmerised by his eyes and his physique. To her embarrassment, Hunter notices but he is not oblivious to her either. He asks her on a date but she has a "No dating patients policy". As fate will have it, they meet by accident at a party. Hunter is the type who goes after what he wants. Will Noel give in? It is Christmas after all!

This is a short, easy, compact and pleasant read. If you are looking for a hot romance to take the chill off, then this is for you.

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Heidi Hadley.
48 reviews1 follower
November 24, 2015
I was one of the lucky people to get Noel, part of the "Red Hot Holidays Anthology" as an ARC for my honest review.
Oh My Heck!! I LOVE Hunter & Noel!! When they meet, the way they meet, you would think that's it they will never see each other again.
When Officer Hunter asks ER nurse Noel out, even for a friendly drink, he's shot down. Noel doesn't have time for a relationship & she doesn't date patients. Life is funny, when you're suppose to be together, it definitely makes sure to make that happen. Needless to say they have a very merry Christmas.
I hope we get to see/hear more of Hunter & Noel's story, it would be very entertaining & AWESOME!! J.C. Valentine is a one of the Greatest authors out there. Love her books!! You'll never be disappointed!
Profile Image for RedRedtheycallmeRed.
1,994 reviews49 followers
April 28, 2016
Christmas romance - yay!
Kindle freebie - yay!
The actual story - huh?

Unfortunately, this one didn't work for me. It's a short story, only took me about 20 minutes to read. Other than the fact that it takes place around Christmas, it's not really a holiday story. Noel (a nurse) meets Hunter (a cop) when he's being treated for a wound in the ER. They flirt a little, then see each other later at a party and flirt a little more. It's cute and sweet, until the last few pages of the book and then, BAM!, steamy sex scene. I'm not prudish about the sex part, but it felt out of place and super rushed. Then it ends and I guess it's HEA because the sex was good?
Profile Image for Mary Jo.
2,374 reviews59 followers
November 21, 2015
Fun, sexy, sweet holiday romance. Need a quick break? Noel is a quick read that will lift your spirits and give you all the sexiness J.C. Valentine is known for. Noel thrives on the adrenaline rush she gets working in the ER and doesn’t have time for a relationship. Hook-ups is her MO. Hunter lands on her watch and she is intrigued but she doesn’t date patients. When a gathering at mutual friends brings them together again, will Noel be able to maintain her distance? See who wins this battle. I was given a copy for an honest review.
321 reviews3 followers
November 24, 2015
I have not read all the stories in the anthology, but I read Noel: A Blue Collar Christmas. I thought it was something different, since I thought it would be only about Christmas trees and something similar. It was definitely a good surprise. Noel seems like a sweet hard working nurse and then she gets rewarded by working on a hot patient during her double shift. Mr. Davis made her feel more than she has felt in a while all by just his presence. Loved that he could definitely make her feel and change her way of thinking.
Profile Image for Shawna.
198 reviews1 follower
November 25, 2015
I received an ARC of this novella in return for my honest review.

I adored this sweet tale of a busy nurse who thought she didn't have time for love until her patient, a smoking hot cop, sets out to prove her wrong.

The chemistry between the two characters are electric and their personalities are very interesting. She is very serious and dedicated, he is very cocky and confident. Together, they are lovable.

I would really love to see these characters come to life again in another novel.

J.C. Valentine is an amazing author. I highly recommend this story as well as all of her books.
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207 reviews
November 29, 2015
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Noel is a nurse who ends up with Hunter as her patient. Hunter is a police officer who has been shot. There is a mutual attraction between the two, but Noel has a policy of never dating a patient.

This is a very quick read. Hunter is very handsome and persistent. He and Noel are super hot together. I would love to read more about this couple.
Profile Image for Casey Leigh.
1,043 reviews8 followers
November 17, 2015
I received an ARC copy of Noel, A Blue Collar Christmas for an honest review.
Noel, A Blue Collar Christmas is a quick witted well written emotion charged tale of romance found in an unlikely manner.
Overworked and seemingly content Noel meets Hunter Davis through her work where interest is sparked, and then later again through mutual friends. Persistence pays off and with the magic of Christmas wishes just may come true.
59 reviews1 follower
November 24, 2015
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review. A happy, enjoyable read. I would read more by this author. The story is about a hard working nurse who meets a hot, sexy, determined patient, but she refuses to go out with him. She later meets him again at a friends place and the Sparks continue to fly.
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3,714 reviews55 followers
November 16, 2015
**I received an electronic version of Noel in exchange for an honest review.

Noel was the perfect holiday short story to get you in the mood for Christmas. The characters instant attraction was a lot of fun. I enjoyed Noel trying to avoid Hunter and then giving in. Noel was a fun and steamy read. I hope we'll get to see more of this couple in the future!
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429 reviews5 followers
November 21, 2015
What a sweet and sexy little read. I loved it!! This will definitely help keep you warm on a cold winter night. Noel loves her job and is great at it. But one patient and a Christmas party just might change her priorities.
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1,571 reviews
November 23, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed this quick-read Christmas novella, it was just the thing I needed to jump-start the season with a little added sexiness. It shows that with a little bit of Christmas magic and Hunter's persistence, anything in possible. I want more Noel and Hunter!!
Profile Image for Lindsay Thompson-Sublett.
605 reviews2 followers
November 23, 2015
4 1/2 STARS

I only have one complaint......Too short. I really enjoyed reading Noel and Hunter's story but I wish there was more. So much more. I think you will enjoy this novella.
Profile Image for Lori Vandenburg.
271 reviews1 follower
November 24, 2015
Amazing novella! Noel and Hunter were over the top HOT!! I couldn't put it down. Great short read. I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Ali Foito.
328 reviews2 followers
November 24, 2015
One determined cop and Nurse who wants to say screw my no dating patients policy. See what happens when they get together.
Profile Image for Ronda.
171 reviews2 followers
November 25, 2015
Sometimes you just gotta love a short story! I really enjoyed the characters and would have loved it if this book were longer. But I enjoyed it none the less!
764 reviews8 followers
May 29, 2019
Amazing short story!

A very quick, very awesome short story. I absolutely loved Noel, and Hunter. Loved this authors writing, and the storyline as well.
Profile Image for JB's Book Obsession - Jennifer.
465 reviews22 followers
December 24, 2015
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Noel is an ER nurse whose sole focus lately has been her job. In the ER she has some crazy nights and some really slow nights. Those nights are when she has time to think about how lonely her life has become. Her Christmases lately have been spent alone in her apartment downing her favorite Merlot. She never could have expected one quite night in the ER she would meet the man of her dreams.

Hunter is a cop who loves his job and lives for the adrenaline rush of catching the bad guys even when those bad guys land him in a hospital bed. Having been in this position many times before he know what to expect. This time fate surprised Hunter when he meets Noel a sweet and sexy ER. At first sight he is determined to make her break all her rules.

This story was a real holiday treat, it was steamy, sexy and fun to read. I am a huge JC Valentine fan I have read nearly all her books. This is another beautiful written tale from JC. Hunter is an alpha male hero with a sexy grin, piercing eyes and a take charge attitude. Noel is a woman resisting the chance at a possible relationship for fear of being hurt.

Hunter and Noel had chemistry to spare from the first moment they meet. After she shoots him down while he is her patient she never thought she would see him again. To her surprise they have a mutual friend and end up at the same Christmas/birthday party. The sparks fly immediately and when Hunter breaks down the walls Noel has put up around herself their attraction is undeniable and nothing can stop this couple from igniting. Their sex scene was fan yourself hot.

My only problem with the story was that I wish it was longer I loved this couple so much that I want to know what happens with them next. Since this is part of the Blue Collar Series maybe Noel and Hunter will pop up in another couples book and we can get an update on how they are doing.

If you have never read a JC Valentine book before this one is a great one to start with it will give you a taste of this amazing author and just like Noel and Hunter you will crave more.

Profile Image for Faye Errington.
215 reviews18 followers
December 31, 2015
I freaking love JC Valentine... so going into Noel I just knew I would absolutely love it
I was right ;)

Plus its Christmas time and there is nothing I love more than getting snuggled up on the sofa with a good Christmas romance...

Noel is a really enjoyable, fun novella
Its about a really lovely ER nurse named... yep you guessed it "Noel"
and lets not forget a super sexy cop named Hunter

They meet when Hunter ends up in the ER....
with Noel as his nurse

There is a instant attraction to one another

No matter what Noel thinks of Hunter she would never act upon her feelings with a patient... she would never mix business with pleasure

But Hunter has other ideas...

he wants Noel
and he is determined to show the sexy, stubborn nurse how great they could be together...

he wont take no for a answer

Noel is a great easy read.....
Novella length with nothing to deep

Noel is perfect for a quick enjoyable read

I LOVE JC... and every book of hers I've read
I loved Hunter and Noel they are now one of my fave couples....

But I have a real soft spot for Levi Black.. who stars in S.O.B by JC

So you MUST check him out also

JC writes THE BEST book boyfriends <3 <3 <3

Its her special talent ..... haha
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