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Business should never involve love—or secrets.

Harley Fisher irritated Damien on sight. Not because she was the cockiest know-it-all he’d ever met. No, it was because she was a hot¬ know-it-all who did things to his libido that no employee should. Unfortunately his business needed her almost as much as he did.

He can’t fault the quality of her work. And he can’t resist her sassy mouth and perfect curves either. She’s already deep in his heart when he discovers the secret she’s been keeping all along, the secret that will destroy the life he thought he had.

And maybe, just maybe, put him back together again.

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First published December 24, 2013

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Ella Sheridan

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Ella Sheridan never fails to take her readers to the dark edges of love and back again. Strong heroines are her signature, and her heroes span the gamut from hot rock stars to alpha bodyguards and everywhere in between. Ella never pulls her punches, and her unique combination of raw emotion, hot sex, and action leave her readers panting for the next release.

Born and raised in the Deep South, Ella writes romantic suspense, erotic romance, and hot BDSM contemporaries. Start anywhere—every book may be read as a standalone, or begin with book one in any series and watch the ties between the characters grow.

★ Anything can happen in the shadows of a sultry Southern night. Explore the heat with the SOUTHERN NIGHTS romantic suspense series.

★ Secrets and sex abound in the SECRETS TO HIDE contemporary romance series.

★ Dark desires come to the fore in IF ONLY, a BDSM contemporary series.

“The perfect blend of suspense and romance.” – Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

“Ms. Sheridan writes suspense that grabs you and won't let go.” – Tea and Book

“The perfect kind of naughty…with [characters] that have great chemistry.” – Alpha Book Club

“A great plot, likable characters, witty banter, and seductively wicked love scenes—the perfect recipe!” – Blogging by Liza

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7,046 reviews872 followers
January 3, 2014
Kitty‘s review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

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5 STARS

OMG – Merry Christmas to Me! Iabsolutely loved, loved, loved this book! What a great,heart-purestdelightawardwarming, heart-breaking, wonderful story was weaved by Ella Sheridan with “Naughty Little Christmas”!

I don’t know who broke my heart more –Harley or Damien. Harley because she did whatever she had to do to help her sister Sonny … even adopt her daughter the day after she was born because her mother wanted nothing to do with her. Damien because he was always proving himself to his family and had no idea the secret that Harley was keeping from him. When everything finally does come out (only because of a misguided remark by a friend) all hell breaks lose with Harley losing her job and Damien having to face some hard choices and facts.

Naughty Little Christmas had me on the edge of my seat since I knew the secret right from the beginning of the book and had no idea of how she was going to tell Damien, especially after they made love and were falling in love. A family, Harley finally has a family– it may be a little bigger than she bargained for, but, for once,she is truly happy!

I haven’t read Ella Sheridan before and, after reading this, “Dirty Little Secret” got added to my Kindle. I will most definitely be following and reading more by Ella. The story kept moving with hardly any down time at all. And,the one thing I admire most in an author is the capability of including erotic, sexy love scenes right where you would think they would be – not just thrown in for the sake of having a love scene. Let me tell you this, did she ever write one hell of a scene under the Christmas tree. Suffice it to say, I went and removed all the Lifesaver candies from my kids Christmas Stockings! I don’t think I’ll look at another one in the same way again!
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68 reviews1 follower
December 15, 2018
Omgosh ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'s

Oh my word the moon and the stars hang for Harley, Klio and Damien

This is such an amazingly warm loving and gifting story of two souls that from the
First meeting are meant to be

I have the biggest smiles in all the land after reading this amazing book
Written by Ella Sheridan A Naughty Little Christmas is definitely a gift that
Keeps on gifting the reader long after the books been read.

I got so mad at how Damien's brother speak about and treat him when he is nothing like them
I love how Jace doesnt tolerate any BS and gives Damien a lashing whilst wanting to boot his brothers to kingdom come only to have mount vesuvius burst its reigns in the form of Damien finally putting his two brothers in their place and standing up for Harley

The thing that drew me to this story was the fact that Harley was a musician in a band and due to unforseen circumstances left said band at the height of their stardom -- she applies for a job at a nightclub called Thrice where she meets the owner of whom also owns a club in LA called Once, a nightclub in Denver called Twice -- now Im wracking my brain trying to work out where Thrice is located as it is mentioned in the storyline lol -- upon calling the owner out on his sexism and arrogance he gives her a trial period to prove that this is the job for her fast forward a few weeks and not only does she successfully meet her challenge of putting together a charity event for all 3 nightclubs she adds a more social media focus and brings more promo to local bands by including them in the charity events they also make amazing contributions to the charities the NYE events raise incl Harley's prior band she even plays with them for the performances

All whilst falling in love and raising a secret
Damien and Harley's chemistry is off the charts
With an amazing twist

Highly recommended
We all need a Damien to come home too lmao
2,308 reviews18 followers
November 30, 2017
I don’t think I’ll look at Life Savers strawberries and cream candy the same way anymore after this read....WOW. Ella Sheridan tells a story that had my heart hurting at times with everything Harley has been through in her life and cheering her on with everything that she has accomplished. Sacrificing herself for her daughter and not once complaining or regretting her decision. Damien on the other hand was the ultimate man wh*** and at times I wanted to smack him and shake him so hard his brain would rattle. These two were opposite in that regard but it didn’t stop them from getting together and falling for each other but when he finds out her secret it may just break what they have.
An amazing read that had me turning the pages and not letting go till the end. A read with heartache, heartbreak, lust/love, steamy scenes that made my spine tingle and gave me a craving for strawberries and cream candy along with some scenes that made me chuckle. A read with a beautiful strong woman who can hold her own and deserves the world and the right man who can give her that.
The story flowed perfectly and Damien and Harley were easy to fall in love with, even Damien with his status before he meets Harley and especially the way he is around Klio...melted my heart. Only thing missing for me was an epilogue (I love my epilogues) and I would have LOVED to see how it all works out for these two in the future...what does Harley do about her band and do his brothers eat crow ?
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*
443 reviews12 followers
April 8, 2024
Two stars for good writing. Otherwise, a big fat no.

I love Ella Sheridan. I'm hoping this is just an early series because this is not a good book. It's like a YA storyline with a fake, smarmy family thrown in.

The female lead is 24, which I didn't figure out until I read more than I would have if I'd known that. Her character was ok, presented as strong and driven. I'm unsure about her interest in her dead sister's baby daddy, as it gave me a bit of the willies. Again, this is something that didn't get revealed until a good bit into the story.

The male lead is a big ol bunch of stereotypes. He's gorgeous, rich as Midas, a nightclub owner, a budding misogynist, an alley cat, and a confirmed bachelor. He's rude as he!! to the FL because he's so hot for her. This trope is a terrible one, and I wish authors would stop using it. It's so patriarchal. It's a sorry excuse for a guy to treat a woman like a dog, and it be ok.

The storyline is interesting but meanders about two-thirds through in order to get to kinda wishy washy HEA. BTW, that scene is just awful. There's no excuse for family to be ok after the truly heinous things the ML's brothers said within the FL's hearing. My brothers would never be forgiven, and I'm close to them. But somehow, in this YA kinda story, it all works out fine. Nope nope nope.

I'm afraid to read the next book in the series but may skim it to see if there are improvements.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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1,294 reviews30 followers
December 19, 2019
His Sweet Lifesaver....

This couple is everything. Harley Fisher and Damien Adams were made for each other, they just didn't know it yet. Damien is all growly alpha male and super sexy and he does not have any desire to pursue any relationship other than what happens between the sheets. That is until Harley steps into his periphery and knocks him off his game. He is instantly in lust with her, but it's more than that. She is a musician, has a strong sassy personality, but oh! the cherry on the sundae, she has strawberry and cream colored hair. It reminds him of his favorite childhood candy.

Harley has a heartbreaking history and it revolves around her twin sister. Her sister's lifestyle was dangerous and she succumbed to it and passed away. What she did leave behind was her daughter. A daughter who Harley embraced as her own. Harley and Damien are like vinegar and water but soon realize they cannot stop the feelings they have for each other. The question is will their pasts overshadow what they have together and prevent them from entering into the most EPIC connection they could ever have? I enjoyed reading about their journey together, it was an emotional rollercoaster.



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263 reviews1 follower
January 20, 2021
Ella does it again! Damien and Harley are fantastic and explosive! You definitely go through a range of emotions!
Damien and Harley's story is a wonderful, easy read that I could not put down! The chemistry between the two is instant and wonderful! It is fantastic watching Damien fall for his sassy wonder girl Harley! They both had some hardships in their lives (Harley much more than Damien) but it was heart warming to watch them finally and totally come together! I do also love that we get to read the story from both perspectives!

It was also wonderful reading about Weekend Washout!! I read that I Only series first so it was nice to see a before shot of that band!
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839 reviews
November 7, 2017
Fantastic story! Ella weaves us this heart-pounding story filled with drama, suspense and romance, the result is incredible. The moments of laughter, tears and steamy chemistry is what keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end, it’s fast-paced and entertaining. This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy
1,815 reviews76 followers
December 21, 2019
Phew! Talk about some hot scenes! Great romance!! I loved seeing the chemistry between the characters grow and the crazy family that came with it!
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764 reviews2 followers
December 23, 2019
Love

I absolutely loved this book. I love everything ella sheridan has written. I will most definitely read this again and again
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547 reviews26 followers
December 23, 2014
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

For me, Christmas time is all about the spirit of love and family. I particularly love books that showcase this idea. So when I saw that Ella Sheridan had a story that centered on just that, I knew that I had to read it. I’m so glad that I did because Naughty Little Christmas offered me everything I could want in a holiday romance novel.

It was the beautiful cover that first grabbed my attention but it was the writing inside that pulled at my heart strings. Harley was a fascinating character who earned my admiration and respect once I read about her story. She gave up everything to be a mother to her orphaned niece and she did it with grace and love. And because she wanted her baby to have it all, Harley sought out the baby’s father to determine if he was worthy of being in his daughter’s life. This unselfishness won me over and made me root for Harley to receive her own happy ending.

Damien started off as being a bit of an ass, but it was impossible to deny the chemistry between Harley and Damien. I really appreciated that Ms. Sheridan created a real human with Damien, warts and all, instead of the typical romance perfect hero. This authenticity just made me love this story even more. When Harley’s secret was revealed, I completely understood Damien’s reaction because Ms. Sheridan had created characters that made sense. When stories and characters are believable, it is much easier for me to lose myself in the story.

Naughty Little Christmas flowed so naturally and easily that I was finished before I knew it. I enjoyed how the story was told from both Damien and Harley’s perspective so that I could see the entire picture. And it wouldn’t be a holiday romance if we didn’t get to spend time with the family. Damien’s family included a lot of characters that brought humor and love to the story. These secondary characters were just as intriguing as the main couple, and contributed to not only the story, but the main couple’s evolution. The sex scenes were hot and steamy and added to the romance of the story.

This book is the second in the Secrets to Hide series, and though I had not read the first one, I had no difficulty following along with this one. But if Naughty Little Christmas is any indication of the quality of the series, then I am definitely going to have to go read the first book. And hopefully Ms. Sheridan has plans for more stories in this series.
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1,377 reviews42 followers
December 29, 2014
This engaging holiday story featuring a high profile business man known for his sexual escapades and a young woman, a former musician / manager of an Indie rock band is exciting, very hot and has secrets that beg to be shared.

Damien Adams is the owner of three very successful clubs, Once in LA, Twice in Denver and Thrice newly opened in Atlanta. He is looking for a general manager for Thrice and hopes to find someone well experienced to start right away.

Harley Fisher is a musician /manager of a very successful band called Aftershock, which she formed when she was eighteen. The group has a very close bond and when Harley took a hiatus six months ago and left the band there were very hard feelings. As much as she loved the band, her sister needed her and family was family. Her sister died of a drug overdose, but left behind the most precious gift Harley had ever received. An adorable baby girl Harley named Klio. With an infant, hopping from city to city was not possible even with her best friend Callie willing to take care of Klio. The job at Thrice seemed perfect for a lot of reasons. When Harley appeared for the interview Damien pretty much brushed her off, but when she pressed him to read her resume and see her managerial skills, he agreed to give her a trial period. What neither had expected was the sexual pull they both felt for each other. Damien had a single rule...he did not do employees. Harley and a bombshell secret will test him nearly beyond his limits.

If you like your novels steamy with a life changing secret I recommend Naughty Little Christmas.
Pat Fordyce
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1,028 reviews23 followers
March 23, 2015
Yes it was good. A lovely Christmas's story.

This book was in my waiting for a year, around that length anyway, but that it's only now that I was done reading it or picked it up.

The story begun with Harley when she came to the club as for an opening job for the management position.
I was confused because I remembered about reading something like "she came there to look after the father's baby, not hers but her sister's baby" but I just needed some patience which was good because it made the ability to focus on Harley and Damian's characters.

Then it came to the main reason and opportunity.

There were little of sexual tension, big and obvious one, but that tension didn't linger from the beginning to the ending. There were in some kind of limbo but got over it. So then came all the sexual things and hot things but I fast read them.

But what I liked, and why this book was a 4 stars and not a 3, were the characters, how the story didn't go spanning, the baby, the love.
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1,316 reviews6 followers
December 12, 2014
Naughty Little Christmas by the very talented Ella Sheridan, was extremely enjoyable to read. This book is sure to put a lot of steam in your holidays. A well written story with well developed characters, that you can't help but fall in love with. From the very first page I was hooked, to where the only thing that mattered was finishing this story. I had to know what was going to happen with Harley and Damien. Ella Sheridan has a way with words which completely draws the reader into the story and makes them want to stay and watch from the sidelines. I felt as if I was in the shadows watching Harley and Damien try to work out a relationship. Damien was your typical sexy male who loves women and has no problem indulging himself in them. And Harley was such a strong character who refused to back down. It was a pleasure to read about these two coming together. A must read for sure!
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1,500 reviews41 followers
September 2, 2016
I adore Christmas time, especially a lighted tree. There is something so magical at night time watching the lights dance around... anywho back to this story. Harley has her deceased twin sister's baby that she is raising on her own. She is planning on meeting the father to see if she wants him in their lives. Damien doesn't know what hit him when Harley comes busting into his nightclub demanding to be his new club manager. Their chemistry right from the start is electric! I love a strong, smart woman who finds an alpha male that compliments her. Throw in some great one line zingers for entertainment and you have an excellent heartwarming story.

I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
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2,547 reviews60 followers
December 25, 2014
This is a great story that will pull you in from the beginning and keep you there until the end. Harley has a secret and she has no idea how to tell Damien. Will he push her away when he learns the truth? When you read this one, hang on and keep you hands inside the car because Ella Sheridan will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride that is well worth every heartache and happiness you will feel. This is the second story from Ella that I have read and I loved it. I now have to go back and read book 1 (Dirty Little Secret) in this series soon.
**E-copy provided by the author in exchange for my honest review**
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2,800 reviews516 followers
January 4, 2015
The plot of this one wasn't as far fetched as the first book in the series. The MCs do a satisfying dance from strangers to lovers to deeply in love. She, of course, knows him better in the beginning, than he knows her. The characters were interesting and gained depth as the story progressed. Harley is a bit hard to believe in some ways , but I still liked her and didn't let it detract from my enjoyment of the book. Damien starts out as a kinda dislikeable schmuck, but ends up being a wonderful hottie!
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546 reviews3 followers
December 7, 2019
Ran thru emotional gamut

What an emotional rollercoaster ride. I loved that a character from Dani Wade's Backstage Pass series made an appearance!
I was angry with Damien at first, but he melted into a lovable man. Harley found herself in a life changing situation but made the best of it. There's definitely more to come from this series.
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