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Codename: Mistletoe
HOLLY
It wasn't Mommy kissing Santa Claus - it was me.
DEX Talk about 'right girl, wrong time.'
Codename: Mistletoe is a 42,000 word Christmas romance packed with explicit scenes of sizzling sensuality, taut excitement and intense emotion. Enjoy!
But, in my defense, this 'Sexy Santa' was a hunky stripper at a fancy, corporate Christmas party in New York; and nobody will ever find out, right?
Not that I should have anything to feel ashamed about. I'm single, alone for the holidays - and this sexy hunk of burly British beefcake is exactly what I need to come down my chimney tonight.
Or he would have been - if our Christmas kisses hadn't been interrupted by a terrorist takeover.
Now this Sexy Santa and I are under fire, on the run, and stuck on the top floor of a towering skyscraper fighting for our lives.
And the truly scary part?
The way this Santa is snapping necks, shooting guns and keeping me safe... I'm starting to suspect he's not really a stripper at all!
DEX Talk about 'right girl, wrong time.'
Surely there's no worse time to meet the girl of your dreams than the middle of a hostage situation.
But these ruthless terrorists don't know the truth. I'm only humiliating myself, working as a Santa-themed stripper, because I haven't got my green card yet. It's the only job that'll pay cash-in-hand, no questions asked.
But before I'd come to New York, I'd been Codename: Mistletoe - a sergeant in B Squadron, 22 Regiment, Special Air Service.
I'd traveled all around the world, met interesting people - and killed them.
I'd been honorably discharged and come to America to find a new life.
Instead, I found Holly - and I think she's the most amazing girl I've ever met.
So, I'll do anything to keep her safe - and as these terrorists are fast discovering, I've got the skills and training to do exactly that.
Codename: Mistletoe is a 42,000 word Christmas romance packed with explicit scenes of sizzling sensuality, taut excitement and intense emotion. Enjoy!
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Published December 18, 2018
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Blurb:
HOLLY It wasn't Mommy kissing Santa Claus - it was me.
But, in my defense, this 'Sexy Santa' was a hunky stripper at a fancy, corporate Christmas party in New York; and nobody will ever find out, right?
Not that I should have anything to feel ashamed about. I'm single, alone for the holidays - and this sexy hunk of burly British beefcake is exactly what I need to come down my chimney tonight.
Or he would have been - if our Christmas kisses hadn't been interrupted by a terrorist takeover.
Now this Sexy Santa and I are under fire, on the run, and stuck on the top floor of a towering skyscraper fighting for our lives.
And the truly scary part?
The way this Santa is snapping necks, shooting guns and keeping me safe... I'm starting to suspect he's not really a stripper at all!
DEX Talk about 'right girl, wrong time.'
Surely there's no worse time to meet the girl of your dreams than the middle of a hostage situation.
But these ruthless terrorists don't know the truth. I'm only humiliating myself, working as a Santa-themed stripper, because I haven't got my green card yet. It's the only job that'll pay cash-in-hand, no questions asked.
But before I'd come to New York, I'd been Codename: Mistletoe - a sergeant in B Squadron, 22 Regiment, Special Air Service.
I'd traveled all around the world, met interesting people - and killed them.
I'd been honorably discharged and come to America to find a new life.
Instead, I found Holly - and I think she's the most amazing girl I've ever met.
So, I'll do anything to keep her safe - and as these terrorists are fast discovering, I've got the skills and training to do exactly that.
Blurb:
HOLLY It wasn't Mommy kissing Santa Claus - it was me.
But, in my defense, this 'Sexy Santa' was a hunky stripper at a fancy, corporate Christmas party in New York; and nobody will ever find out, right?
Not that I should have anything to feel ashamed about. I'm single, alone for the holidays - and this sexy hunk of burly British beefcake is exactly what I need to come down my chimney tonight.
Or he would have been - if our Christmas kisses hadn't been interrupted by a terrorist takeover.
Now this Sexy Santa and I are under fire, on the run, and stuck on the top floor of a towering skyscraper fighting for our lives.
And the truly scary part?
The way this Santa is snapping necks, shooting guns and keeping me safe... I'm starting to suspect he's not really a stripper at all!
DEX Talk about 'right girl, wrong time.'
Surely there's no worse time to meet the girl of your dreams than the middle of a hostage situation.
But these ruthless terrorists don't know the truth. I'm only humiliating myself, working as a Santa-themed stripper, because I haven't got my green card yet. It's the only job that'll pay cash-in-hand, no questions asked.
But before I'd come to New York, I'd been Codename: Mistletoe - a sergeant in B Squadron, 22 Regiment, Special Air Service.
I'd traveled all around the world, met interesting people - and killed them.
I'd been honorably discharged and come to America to find a new life.
Instead, I found Holly - and I think she's the most amazing girl I've ever met.
So, I'll do anything to keep her safe - and as these terrorists are fast discovering, I've got the skills and training to do exactly that.
December 27, 2018
4-4.5 stars
This is a really enjoyable story. It is a Christmas story that has a similar storyline to the movie "Die Hard"...if John McClane wasn't married and had met someone right before the terrorists took over the building.
Holly is a marketing intern that is having trouble making ends meet. She did have a boyfriend but he screwed her over and then left, leaving her in a bind. Holly has a friend that strips and her friend offered to set her up for a night of stripping that would help her make her bills.
Dex is a ex-SAS officer that moved to America to open a security company with a friend. That friend got killed on a mission and it left Dex without connections. He's struggling to get his green card and his options for money are limited...so he strips.
Holly and Dex meet when they show up for the stripping job for a Christmas party at a investment firm. They have an instant attraction and have trouble keeping their hands off each other. Just as the act is wrapping up, the bad guys make their move and start taking hostages of everyone there. Holly and Dex get very close while trying to escape/take out the bad guys and it turns into the start of a HEA for Holly and Dex.
This was a really enjoyable story. Holly and Dex are both very likable characters and I was rooting for them to get together. The story was good, engaging and sexy with a bit of holiday cheer added in and overall, I really liked and would recommend it. :)
note - I couldn't find a page count on this story but based on how long it took me to read it, I'm sure it's less than 100 pages. My guess would be closer to 70-80 pages but that's iffy.
This is a really enjoyable story. It is a Christmas story that has a similar storyline to the movie "Die Hard"...if John McClane wasn't married and had met someone right before the terrorists took over the building.
Holly is a marketing intern that is having trouble making ends meet. She did have a boyfriend but he screwed her over and then left, leaving her in a bind. Holly has a friend that strips and her friend offered to set her up for a night of stripping that would help her make her bills.
Dex is a ex-SAS officer that moved to America to open a security company with a friend. That friend got killed on a mission and it left Dex without connections. He's struggling to get his green card and his options for money are limited...so he strips.
Holly and Dex meet when they show up for the stripping job for a Christmas party at a investment firm. They have an instant attraction and have trouble keeping their hands off each other. Just as the act is wrapping up, the bad guys make their move and start taking hostages of everyone there. Holly and Dex get very close while trying to escape/take out the bad guys and it turns into the start of a HEA for Holly and Dex.
This was a really enjoyable story. Holly and Dex are both very likable characters and I was rooting for them to get together. The story was good, engaging and sexy with a bit of holiday cheer added in and overall, I really liked and would recommend it. :)
note - I couldn't find a page count on this story but based on how long it took me to read it, I'm sure it's less than 100 pages. My guess would be closer to 70-80 pages but that's iffy.
December 28, 2018
I didn't really enjoy this as much as I thought I would, and I was so looking forward to it. I love over-the-top stories and don't mind suspending reality a bit for the sake of a good romance. However, this one was just too much-even for me.
I liked Dex and the idea that he was ex-Special Forces for the British, and I was definitely on board for the premise of the story. Some kick-ass action in a romance is an absolutely plus for me, and this story had plenty of it.
Another bonus is the chemistry between Holly and Dex in the beginning. It started off sexy and very steamy. After a while though, the situations they found themselves in weren't quite the right time to be engaging in all kinds of "sexcapades." The danger of being hunted and held by terrorists didn't deter them either, and they'd only just met.
After only knowing Dex for a few hours, Holly was ready to ignore his pleas for her to stay behind and be safe so he could take care of things. Even after seeing proof that he was more than capable of handling himself, she kept insisting that she be allowed to follow him straight into danger.
I enjoyed the humor, especially with the terrorist plot (even though it was kind of "out there") because I see where the author was going with it. However, I still had to bring out my "eye roll" because I found a lot of things that went on in this story just a bit too unbelievable.
I liked Dex and the idea that he was ex-Special Forces for the British, and I was definitely on board for the premise of the story. Some kick-ass action in a romance is an absolutely plus for me, and this story had plenty of it.
Another bonus is the chemistry between Holly and Dex in the beginning. It started off sexy and very steamy. After a while though, the situations they found themselves in weren't quite the right time to be engaging in all kinds of "sexcapades." The danger of being hunted and held by terrorists didn't deter them either, and they'd only just met.
After only knowing Dex for a few hours, Holly was ready to ignore his pleas for her to stay behind and be safe so he could take care of things. Even after seeing proof that he was more than capable of handling himself, she kept insisting that she be allowed to follow him straight into danger.
I enjoyed the humor, especially with the terrorist plot (even though it was kind of "out there") because I see where the author was going with it. However, I still had to bring out my "eye roll" because I found a lot of things that went on in this story just a bit too unbelievable.
December 28, 2018
Faced with the possibility of being evicted, Holly finds herself stripping at a private Christmas party. Luckily for her, Dex is in a similarly precarious position, so when the party is besieged, he’s the only thing standing between her and certain death.
A sexier version of Die Hard; that sentence pretty much sums this book up. Now, I should probably point out that I like Die Hard, so this book was both new and a little familiar all at once. And I really enjoyed it. It was funny, sexy and thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. There was even a scene or two that ventured into kinky. What this pair gets up to while the office party is under siege is, or even while they’re on stage together, is a little insane. Dex is amazing from start to finish and Holly is super sweet and insanely brave. Even half-dressed, and covered in glitter, the pair give the terrorist a run for their money. While I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I have to warn you that there are a few editing issues but please don’t let that put you off, or you’ll miss out an entertaining read.
A sexier version of Die Hard; that sentence pretty much sums this book up. Now, I should probably point out that I like Die Hard, so this book was both new and a little familiar all at once. And I really enjoyed it. It was funny, sexy and thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. There was even a scene or two that ventured into kinky. What this pair gets up to while the office party is under siege is, or even while they’re on stage together, is a little insane. Dex is amazing from start to finish and Holly is super sweet and insanely brave. Even half-dressed, and covered in glitter, the pair give the terrorist a run for their money. While I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I have to warn you that there are a few editing issues but please don’t let that put you off, or you’ll miss out an entertaining read.
December 22, 2018
Oh yes, Santa came early to my Kindle! I have not found too many "holiday" books that live up to their hype but this one excelled. The book was so tongue and cheek with so many clichés that I normally would have rolled my eyes at but in this book, they were spot on. Poor Dex, life has dealt him a rough hand this past year and the only way he was been able to pay bills is by becoming an exotic dancer. Long hard fall for one of England's most elite ex special forces soldiers. Speaking of long hard falls, Holly never thought she would be stripping on Christmas Eve but turns out this is the only way to get out of debt. What starts out as a strange partnership between Dex and Holly ight become something neither of them expected, that is if the both can survive the night. Loved this book and it was just the story to get me into a sexy holiday spirit.
I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest and totally voluntary review.
I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest and totally voluntary review.
December 27, 2018
Fun romance read
The premise is a bit ridiculous - terrorists take over a Manhattan skyscraper - but wait, it worked in Die Hard, right? This book is clearly inspired by that movie, but has fresh and fun characters.
Dex is super hot ex-military, and Holly is the girl next door. Between the two of them, they'll have to fight off a group of terrorists and still make it to Christmas dinner on time.
While a fun holiday romance read, there are several grammatical, spelling and other issues that detract slightly from the story. A pet peeve of mine as a reader is poor use of the English language. With that said, the story moves at a frenetic pace, with winsome characters and a satisfying conclusion.
The premise is a bit ridiculous - terrorists take over a Manhattan skyscraper - but wait, it worked in Die Hard, right? This book is clearly inspired by that movie, but has fresh and fun characters.
Dex is super hot ex-military, and Holly is the girl next door. Between the two of them, they'll have to fight off a group of terrorists and still make it to Christmas dinner on time.
While a fun holiday romance read, there are several grammatical, spelling and other issues that detract slightly from the story. A pet peeve of mine as a reader is poor use of the English language. With that said, the story moves at a frenetic pace, with winsome characters and a satisfying conclusion.
December 31, 2018
Wow! Literally could not put it down
This book was everything and more. I read it in one sitting. Well, laying down with my cat but you get it. I couldn't put it down and there aren't as many of those books as you would think. It was silly, sexy and a wild take on a Christmas party gone so wrong. I've watched action movies that are not this good! The hero is drool worthy and the heroine believable. It was funny and a little heart warming too. A few fabulous "digs" at the current administration too.
This book was everything and more. I read it in one sitting. Well, laying down with my cat but you get it. I couldn't put it down and there aren't as many of those books as you would think. It was silly, sexy and a wild take on a Christmas party gone so wrong. I've watched action movies that are not this good! The hero is drool worthy and the heroine believable. It was funny and a little heart warming too. A few fabulous "digs" at the current administration too.
December 27, 2018
Today's sexy and steamy Die Hard
Codename: Mistletoe by Simone Scarlet is a well written romantic suspense with a strong, nerves of steel woman under pressure and sexy alpha military hottie. I really enjoyed this Christmas romance book with the added suspense and super hot chemistry. I found the characters engaging and truly interesting.
This is my first Simone Scarlet book and I'm looking forward to reading a lot more in the future.
Codename: Mistletoe by Simone Scarlet is a well written romantic suspense with a strong, nerves of steel woman under pressure and sexy alpha military hottie. I really enjoyed this Christmas romance book with the added suspense and super hot chemistry. I found the characters engaging and truly interesting.
This is my first Simone Scarlet book and I'm looking forward to reading a lot more in the future.
December 28, 2018
Sewsummore
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Great Read!
December 28, 2018
Format: Kindle Edition
What a great read, over the top action takes place at a work christmas party when the catering staff produce automatic gun and hold the staff for randsom. I loved the action, the suspense and the emerging love story between a Naughty elf and a sexy santa. I received a free ARC copy of this book and have voluntarily read and honestly reviewed this book .
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Great Read!
December 28, 2018
Format: Kindle Edition
What a great read, over the top action takes place at a work christmas party when the catering staff produce automatic gun and hold the staff for randsom. I loved the action, the suspense and the emerging love story between a Naughty elf and a sexy santa. I received a free ARC copy of this book and have voluntarily read and honestly reviewed this book .
January 10, 2019
Best Christmas party ever!
Holly is penniless and nearly homeless. She's also about to dance and take off her barely there Slutty Elf costume for a roomful of business men. Oddly enough, so is Dex...except he's the Sexy Santa. It all starts out great, but quickly goes downhill when the caterers turn out to be terrorists. Will these two even make it through the night?
Great story, unique characters!
Holly is penniless and nearly homeless. She's also about to dance and take off her barely there Slutty Elf costume for a roomful of business men. Oddly enough, so is Dex...except he's the Sexy Santa. It all starts out great, but quickly goes downhill when the caterers turn out to be terrorists. Will these two even make it through the night?
Great story, unique characters!
December 12, 2024
Never in a million years did Holly ever dream that homelessness was ever in her future. So when her sleazy boy friend walked out, Holly found she was in a "hella" bind!
So her best friend gets her a gig as a stripper. Only that gig ends up with machine guns. terrorists and a hot British undercover Ops specialist.
When it wasn't scary, it was ridiculous as well as really funny! My kind of story!!!!!
January 4, 2019
Great fun
I loved this book, particularly the chapter headings. Holly and Dex make the perfect couple, getting into and out of trouble. They're dancers at a Christmas party when everything goes to hell. It gets taken over by a bunch of terrorists who want the President's investing info before they blow the place to kingdom come. Dex just happens to be ex-SAS who takes them on, along with Holly, who's along for the ride. It's a fun romp along the lines of Die Hard and if you liked that movie, then I think you'll love this book.
I loved this book, particularly the chapter headings. Holly and Dex make the perfect couple, getting into and out of trouble. They're dancers at a Christmas party when everything goes to hell. It gets taken over by a bunch of terrorists who want the President's investing info before they blow the place to kingdom come. Dex just happens to be ex-SAS who takes them on, along with Holly, who's along for the ride. It's a fun romp along the lines of Die Hard and if you liked that movie, then I think you'll love this book.
December 25, 2018
Holy Moly
This story was out of this world crazy town. To find the one you can't keep your eyes, your hands, etc, off of during a hostile take over by terrorists, was absolutely insane but was absolutely amazing!!!
This story was out of this world crazy town. To find the one you can't keep your eyes, your hands, etc, off of during a hostile take over by terrorists, was absolutely insane but was absolutely amazing!!!
December 27, 2018
Absolutely loved this story
I loved Die Hard the movie! This was a great add on. Some thing were like the movie but enough was played different to be so enjoyable. Funny, sexy just a riot to read.
I loved Die Hard the movie! This was a great add on. Some thing were like the movie but enough was played different to be so enjoyable. Funny, sexy just a riot to read.
December 27, 2018
The British soldier!
Holly and Dex story was like reading a sexy Die Hard story.
The Christmas Business party with sexy dancers and naughty Santa then being held hostage by some really bad people. The action read like the Movie. Excellent read.
Holly and Dex story was like reading a sexy Die Hard story.
The Christmas Business party with sexy dancers and naughty Santa then being held hostage by some really bad people. The action read like the Movie. Excellent read.
December 27, 2018
Entertaining, sexy read
Fabulous holiday romance that was a lot of fun. Crazy story of terrorists taking over a skyscraper. Dex and Holly were such great likeable characters. Exciting and suspenseful, it was amazing!
Fabulous holiday romance that was a lot of fun. Crazy story of terrorists taking over a skyscraper. Dex and Holly were such great likeable characters. Exciting and suspenseful, it was amazing!
December 28, 2018
Ok book!
I have a really hard time with the idea of the two having sex when they are surrounded by terrorist attacks, at the end ok. I did find that this book kept my attention and was funny in some areas, in fact ridiculously funny and unbelievable but a good read!
I have a really hard time with the idea of the two having sex when they are surrounded by terrorist attacks, at the end ok. I did find that this book kept my attention and was funny in some areas, in fact ridiculously funny and unbelievable but a good read!
January 1, 2019
The magic of Christmas
As a huge fan of the movie Die Hard, this book was right up my alley. Holly and Dex encapsulated the action, adventure, and danger while heating up the pages. The starting point of their meeting....FANTABULOUS!
As a huge fan of the movie Die Hard, this book was right up my alley. Holly and Dex encapsulated the action, adventure, and danger while heating up the pages. The starting point of their meeting....FANTABULOUS!
January 1, 2019
That’s Over
This book couldn’t decided if it wanted to be smut or heroic. Actually even though the hero was over the top would have been a better book than the competition between hero and smut.
This book couldn’t decided if it wanted to be smut or heroic. Actually even though the hero was over the top would have been a better book than the competition between hero and smut.
January 1, 2019
British special force
Loved this book it had me laughing and crying and wanting to help Dex take out terrorists !!! Holly was absolutely amazing in this book and the romance was hot hot !!!!! Great book Simone loved the Die hard feeling to it!!!!
Loved this book it had me laughing and crying and wanting to help Dex take out terrorists !!! Holly was absolutely amazing in this book and the romance was hot hot !!!!! Great book Simone loved the Die hard feeling to it!!!!
January 4, 2019
A great, hot read!
This book was great! It was full of excitement, energy and it kept me interested and on my toes. The characters were likeable and not over the top. The sex scenes weren’t over done like some books are. It flowed great and I’d give it 5 stars!
This book was great! It was full of excitement, energy and it kept me interested and on my toes. The characters were likeable and not over the top. The sex scenes weren’t over done like some books are. It flowed great and I’d give it 5 stars!
June 6, 2019
Great book
Top rating this book was great. In fact all Simone Scarlet books are top rating I'd recommend this book to anyone. I loved all the characters. I hope you continue with them.
Top rating this book was great. In fact all Simone Scarlet books are top rating I'd recommend this book to anyone. I loved all the characters. I hope you continue with them.
December 27, 2018
Code name: Mistletoe
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were interesting and the story line was good. I couldn’t put this book down until I finished it.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were interesting and the story line was good. I couldn’t put this book down until I finished it.
December 27, 2018
A very entertaining and fun book!
This book was funny and exciting and sexy! I couldn’t put it down and read it in one fell swoop. I loved it!
This book was funny and exciting and sexy! I couldn’t put it down and read it in one fell swoop. I loved it!
December 27, 2018
A good read and I really enjoyed the twist with Santa.
December 28, 2018
Interesting story
Great main characters well supported by others
Nice action scenes
Hot chemistry
Worth a read
Great main characters well supported by others
Nice action scenes
Hot chemistry
Worth a read
December 28, 2018
*** review to come ***
December 28, 2018
WOW!!!!!
What a toe tingling read........loved every bit of it.....would highly recommend this book, playful and kept you on your feet.
What a toe tingling read........loved every bit of it.....would highly recommend this book, playful and kept you on your feet.
December 29, 2018
Steamy Christmas love
Ok so- some of the reviewers mocked the “Die Hard” thing- but the author fully copts to it! It fun and steamy. Worth a read.
Ok so- some of the reviewers mocked the “Die Hard” thing- but the author fully copts to it! It fun and steamy. Worth a read.
January 3, 2019
Code name mistlsetoe
One of the cutest ebooks I've reAd this Christmas season. Need more books like this one. Was just enough naughty and nice .
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One of the cutest ebooks I've reAd this Christmas season. Need more books like this one. Was just enough naughty and nice .
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