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Her First Noel
When I walk into the party, my skirt is too tight. My heels are too high. The buttons on my sweater are about to pop off and shoot someone’s eye out. It’s been years since I first laid eyes on the tall drink of eggnog that is Cole Rudolph, and my panties haven’t been the same since.
Never mind he’s my overly protective father’s best friend.
And business partner.
And he’s twenty years older than me.
And GORGEOUS.
He’s top of my Christmas list, but there’s no way he would ever see me as anything other than his best friend’s chubby daughter, right?
Only, tonight something feels different. The way he’s looking at me, the way his eyes linger on my curves a moment too long. When we end up driving home together, my sugarplums and his jingle balls get all tangled up in the tinsel.
There’s about a million reasons this will never work, but I’m throwing caution to the winter wind and seeing just what sort of twinkle I can put in his eye.
And everywhere else.
Author’s Note: When this dominant, older Daddy alpha sets his sights on this curvy, innocent forbidden fruit that’s been dangled in front of him for years, nothing will get in his way. It’s love at the speed of Santa’s sleigh, with all the trimmings you expect. Safe, over the top, ice-melting hot, and a dreamy happily ever after.
Never mind he’s my overly protective father’s best friend.
And business partner.
And he’s twenty years older than me.
And GORGEOUS.
He’s top of my Christmas list, but there’s no way he would ever see me as anything other than his best friend’s chubby daughter, right?
Only, tonight something feels different. The way he’s looking at me, the way his eyes linger on my curves a moment too long. When we end up driving home together, my sugarplums and his jingle balls get all tangled up in the tinsel.
There’s about a million reasons this will never work, but I’m throwing caution to the winter wind and seeing just what sort of twinkle I can put in his eye.
And everywhere else.
Author’s Note: When this dominant, older Daddy alpha sets his sights on this curvy, innocent forbidden fruit that’s been dangled in front of him for years, nothing will get in his way. It’s love at the speed of Santa’s sleigh, with all the trimmings you expect. Safe, over the top, ice-melting hot, and a dreamy happily ever after.
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First published December 8, 2019
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Dani Wyatt
121 books1,944 followersSince I was a little girl, I’ve made up stories. I would lay in my bed at night and before I knew what a trope was, I would make up these trope filled stories. Boy sees girl, boys falls for girl, boy saves girl….happily ever after. As I got older, the stories turned steamier and more intricate, but the basics never changed.
Now, my books are still full of romance but the naughty bits are naughtier, my hero’s are obsessed alpha types and my heroines are quirky, real women who come in all shapes and sizes.
So, sit back, banish the real world and get lost in some over the top romance with a heaping helping of hot. xoxoxo
Now, my books are still full of romance but the naughty bits are naughtier, my hero’s are obsessed alpha types and my heroines are quirky, real women who come in all shapes and sizes.
So, sit back, banish the real world and get lost in some over the top romance with a heaping helping of hot. xoxoxo
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March 12, 2020
The story's about Cole and Holly.
He's her dad's best friend and business partner. They met three years ago and both have been in love since. She lost her job as a photographer and now, she's back and he's done waiting. He's more than ready to have his woman. But what if her father finds out? Will she fight for him or will she choose her family over him?
It has nice epilogues.
They had a few obstacles to face and he's all in. He's ready to fight for her and to take care of her and everything else but she wanted to keep it a secret for a while, afraid to ruin his friendship with her father, afraid to lose her father. I understood but she annoyed me a little for not trusting Cole at first. I'm glad she finally stood up for herself, told everyone off and fought for him in the end.
SAFETY:
He's her dad's best friend and business partner. They met three years ago and both have been in love since. She lost her job as a photographer and now, she's back and he's done waiting. He's more than ready to have his woman. But what if her father finds out? Will she fight for him or will she choose her family over him?
It has nice epilogues.
They had a few obstacles to face and he's all in. He's ready to fight for her and to take care of her and everything else but she wanted to keep it a secret for a while, afraid to ruin his friendship with her father, afraid to lose her father. I understood but she annoyed me a little for not trusting Cole at first. I'm glad she finally stood up for herself, told everyone off and fought for him in the end.
SAFETY:
February 3, 2020
**Warning: this text may contain spoilers** Holly has been crushing on her fathers bestfriend/business partner since she first met him but she never went after him since she was only 17 and didnt think he would want a chubby girl like her. 3 years later she's back and still crushing and little did she know Cole has always wanted her to but for the same reasons he didn't wanna ruin her or friendship with her dad who she just found.
But he's done waiting and wont let no one not some bully PA, her drunk mother or his best friend stand in his way from finally claiming his one and only. Holly does at times pulls back not wanting to ruin anything which annoyed me i wanted her to trust Cole when he said he would take care of it.. but glad she told everyone off and standing up for herself.
No ow/om drama, no cheating, tiny drama, Sexy times, Virgin gal and no manwhore guy
Recommend- yes
Cover-⭐⭐⭐⭐
Instalove/lust
Older/younger couple
Mentions masturbation
Slight daddy kink
No condom
Safe
Mentions of drugs (the mom)
20h/38H
Hea
Epilogue
But he's done waiting and wont let no one not some bully PA, her drunk mother or his best friend stand in his way from finally claiming his one and only. Holly does at times pulls back not wanting to ruin anything which annoyed me i wanted her to trust Cole when he said he would take care of it.. but glad she told everyone off and standing up for herself.
No ow/om drama, no cheating, tiny drama, Sexy times, Virgin gal and no manwhore guy
Recommend- yes
Cover-⭐⭐⭐⭐
Instalove/lust
Older/younger couple
Mentions masturbation
Slight daddy kink
No condom
Safe
Mentions of drugs (the mom)
20h/38H
Hea
Epilogue
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 14, 2020
Ningún bastón de caramelo, esta historia estuvo lejos de ser dulce
☃️Her First Noel de Dani WyattBaby Serie CURVES FOR CHRISTMAS libro 4⛄
Mí humilde opinión:
🎄Cuando entro a la fiesta, mi falda está demasiado ajustada. Mis tacones son demasiado altos. Los botones de mi suéter están a punto de salirse y dispararle a alguien.
Han pasado años desde que vi por primera vez el trago alto de ponche de huevo que es Cole Rudolph, y mis bragas no han sido las mismas desde entonces.
No importa, él es el mejor amigo de mi padre demasiado protector. Y su socio comercial. Y es veinte años mayor que yo. Y hermoso. Él es el primero en mi lista de Navidad, pero no hay forma de que me vea como otra cosa que no sea la hija gordita de su mejor amigo, ¿verdad?
Solo que esta noche algo se siente diferente. La forma en que me mira, la forma en que sus ojos se detienen en mis curvas un momento demasiado.
Cuando terminamos conduciendo a casa juntos, mis ciruelas y sus cascabeles se enredan en el oropel.
Hay alrededor de un millón de razones por las que esto nunca funcionará, pero estoy lanzando cautela al viento invernal y estoy viendo qué tipo de brillo puedo poner en sus ojos. Y en todas partes.🎄
❄️ No me importa lo erótico en mis libritos o las diferencias de edades, leí algunos que me gustaron mucho pero este me hizo sentir incómoda luego de los primeros capítulos.
Cole tiene 40 y Holly 20. Cole es el mejor amigo del padre de Holly y estuvo enamorado/obsesionado con ella desde que la conoció cuando tenía solo 17. Así que hay una gran brecha de edad cosa que no me importa como dije antes pero lo que comenzó con una atracción prohibida y sexy pronto se volvió horrible.
Cole era egocéntrico y mandón no de una manera sensual o tierna a la hora de tener sexo. Me impresionó su agresión y decirle a Holly que él a veces la usaría como un pedazo de carne!? Que era suya para tomarla cómo y cuando quiera!? Cómo si eso fuera poco le dijo que lo llame 'papi'?! ¡Yo alucinaba!
Holly me resultó débil, inmadura e insegura a veces. Pero lo que me dejó desconcertada fue que se comportaba como una niña con Cole y le gustaba llamarlo papi, por dios!
Lo peor, cuando tenían sexo describía que él no era suave o romántico con ella pero que estaba bien, que dolía pero que estaba bien. La primera escena con el sexo oral lo describió como que se estaba afixiando por demasiado tiempo pero que estaba bien porque le estaba dando placer a él.
Sabiendo que ella era virgen y leer esa escena como su primera vez me resultó incómodo y asqueroso.
Este no fue un insta-love que me gustara nada, ni siquiera sé si llamarlo así, era pura lujuria. No amor.
No es lo que buscaba leer cómo romance navideño. Este no fue ni dulce o sexy. ❄️
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December 16, 2019
I have enjoyed every single one of these books in the series if you are looking for light fun reads with a Christmas feel you really can’t go wrong choosing any of the series.
Holly has been in love with Cole since she met him at seventeen, but with him being her fathers best friend and business partner knew that nothing could ever happen between them. It’s three years later and her feelings have not diminished in the slightest and the way he looks at her makes her believe something could be there. Can she take the chance knowing how her father may react and that Cole May reject her?
Cole had feelings for his best friends and surprise daughter from the day that they met but knew that he could never act upon them. Over the past three years his attraction and obsession has grown now he has a chance of making Holly his own there is no way he will let this pass by but what will his love cost him, his friend and business or his broken heart if she rejects him?
This is a perfect Dani Wyatt book with the taboo daddy niche, no cheating and a great epilogue. Definitely a perfect bedtime read.
Holly has been in love with Cole since she met him at seventeen, but with him being her fathers best friend and business partner knew that nothing could ever happen between them. It’s three years later and her feelings have not diminished in the slightest and the way he looks at her makes her believe something could be there. Can she take the chance knowing how her father may react and that Cole May reject her?
Cole had feelings for his best friends and surprise daughter from the day that they met but knew that he could never act upon them. Over the past three years his attraction and obsession has grown now he has a chance of making Holly his own there is no way he will let this pass by but what will his love cost him, his friend and business or his broken heart if she rejects him?
This is a perfect Dani Wyatt book with the taboo daddy niche, no cheating and a great epilogue. Definitely a perfect bedtime read.
December 24, 2019
2.5⭐️’s
Age gap holiday smut fest with a Daddy bent.
After three years Cole, 38, is at the end of his candy cane trying to stay away from the curvy 20yr old daughter of his business partner, when she unexpectedly shows up at their Christmas party...looking good enough to eat.
Thing is, Holly is also tired of waiting for the man in her dreams to make a move...and is more than ready to be Cole’s holiday feast.
Low level drama, high level smut, a girl finding her backbone, a cherry popping Daddy, and a HEA with two eps.
** I found it hard to rate this one, only because it wasn’t really my string of tinsel and therefore (comparatively to the other three books in the ‘Curves for Christmas’ series) my least fave story. The other books I’d rated 3⭐️’s (one was a 3.5⭐️’s), so I bumped this down a little to reflect this. **
Age gap holiday smut fest with a Daddy bent.
After three years Cole, 38, is at the end of his candy cane trying to stay away from the curvy 20yr old daughter of his business partner, when she unexpectedly shows up at their Christmas party...looking good enough to eat.
Thing is, Holly is also tired of waiting for the man in her dreams to make a move...and is more than ready to be Cole’s holiday feast.
Low level drama, high level smut, a girl finding her backbone, a cherry popping Daddy, and a HEA with two eps.
** I found it hard to rate this one, only because it wasn’t really my string of tinsel and therefore (comparatively to the other three books in the ‘Curves for Christmas’ series) my least fave story. The other books I’d rated 3⭐️’s (one was a 3.5⭐️’s), so I bumped this down a little to reflect this. **
December 9, 2019
Insta love, older man/ younger woman, daddy’s best friend, you name it, this book has it. So good!!!
-safe read
-h is a virgin
-H has been celibate for a few years before he even met the h
-slight ow drama. No one the H has been with just a petty girl that wants to H but gets shot down and is rude to the h.
-epilogues 6 months and 12 years.
-safe read
-h is a virgin
-H has been celibate for a few years before he even met the h
-slight ow drama. No one the H has been with just a petty girl that wants to H but gets shot down and is rude to the h.
-epilogues 6 months and 12 years.
February 3, 2020
Holly has been crushing on her fathers bestfriend/business partner since she first met him but she never went after him since she was only 17 and didnt think he would want a chubby girl like her. 3 years later she's back and still crushing and little did she know Cole has always wanted her to but for the same reasons he didn't wanna ruin her or friendship with her dad who she just found.
But he's done waiting and wont let no one not some bully PA, her drunk mother or his best friend stand in his way from finally claiming his one and only. Holly does at times pulls back not wanting to ruin anything which annoyed me i wanted her to trust Cole when he said he would take care of it.. but glad she told everyone off and standing up for herself.
No ow/om drama, no cheating, tiny drama, Sexy times, Virgin gal and no manwhore guy
Recommend- yes
Cover-⭐⭐⭐⭐
Instalove/lust
Older/younger couple
Mentions masturbation
Slight daddy kink
No condom
Safe
Mentions of drugs (the mom)
20h/38H
Hea
Epilogue
But he's done waiting and wont let no one not some bully PA, her drunk mother or his best friend stand in his way from finally claiming his one and only. Holly does at times pulls back not wanting to ruin anything which annoyed me i wanted her to trust Cole when he said he would take care of it.. but glad she told everyone off and standing up for herself.
No ow/om drama, no cheating, tiny drama, Sexy times, Virgin gal and no manwhore guy
Recommend- yes
Cover-⭐⭐⭐⭐
Instalove/lust
Older/younger couple
Mentions masturbation
Slight daddy kink
No condom
Safe
Mentions of drugs (the mom)
20h/38H
Hea
Epilogue
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 9, 2019
Love this little series of fun and steamy holiday stories! Holly and Cole have been secretly in love with each other for a few years. Age difference and family matters kept them apart. Finally they give in and it’s a sweet and steamy battle to their HEA.
March 20, 2020
The creepy "daddy" thing ruined this book for me 😫 I hate it please authors don't use it it's just creepy not erotic, for me at least 🤔
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 9, 2019
Nice and naughty define this juicy little romance. It's very sweet and also quite spicy.
A Christmas party is the first scene where Holly comes back to town and face to face again with her father's partner. The double POV is great to show their hidden desires that they feel are wrong and not reciprocated. It's exciting and fun. I always like that little dance of insecurities and forbidden lust bursting at the seams.
The age gap is also exciting, and a source of anxiety for Holly as she has to deal with her parents' expectations. Plenty of hot times to enjoy, especially a Santa scene that can feel naughty fantasies for years to come 😂
I liked the way Holly stands up for herself to defend her relationship even when her alpha-male Daddy is more than qualified to fight her battles. Then, we get two delicious epilogues with a good look at their lives together, all warm and happy. Great Christmas read for the naughty minded.
A Christmas party is the first scene where Holly comes back to town and face to face again with her father's partner. The double POV is great to show their hidden desires that they feel are wrong and not reciprocated. It's exciting and fun. I always like that little dance of insecurities and forbidden lust bursting at the seams.
The age gap is also exciting, and a source of anxiety for Holly as she has to deal with her parents' expectations. Plenty of hot times to enjoy, especially a Santa scene that can feel naughty fantasies for years to come 😂
I liked the way Holly stands up for herself to defend her relationship even when her alpha-male Daddy is more than qualified to fight her battles. Then, we get two delicious epilogues with a good look at their lives together, all warm and happy. Great Christmas read for the naughty minded.
December 10, 2019
This was all you would expect from Dani Wyatt! It's a perfect read to get you in the mood for the winter holidays, with no super major drama, with likeable characters and a lovely happy ever after! It's a pretty light story, in the sense that there are a lot of easy, fun moments, nothing you would describe as dark. I loved the winter holidays mood, and the fun and playfulness of Cole and Holly's interactions! Loved her sweetness and becoming and his well.. classical Dani Wyatt hero traits *wink wink* This is a feel good read, and I'm very grateful for receiving and advanced copy, it was a lovely book, easy and quick to read, like a Hallmark movie but way more dirtier.
December 9, 2019
Marie's Tempting Reads ARC Review:
THE HOTTEST HOLIDAY NOVELLA YET! Oh my goodness, Her First Noel is SCOOOORCHING HOT with one mega fine older alpha male and one sassy curvy heroine! This novella made me feel hot all over and had me aching for my very own older alpha male. This is one novella I drooled happily over and I am already looking forward to reading it again. A definite MUST READ!
THE HOTTEST HOLIDAY NOVELLA YET! Oh my goodness, Her First Noel is SCOOOORCHING HOT with one mega fine older alpha male and one sassy curvy heroine! This novella made me feel hot all over and had me aching for my very own older alpha male. This is one novella I drooled happily over and I am already looking forward to reading it again. A definite MUST READ!
January 20, 2020
Her First Noel started out great but somewhere in the middle it felt flat and I got bored.
December 30, 2019
Short read and sweet. Holly is on love with her Father's best friend and partner. Cole feels the same way but has not acted upon his feelings until now. After 3 years of not saying anything he decides this Christmas to let his feelings known. Filled with a lot of sex, with minor angst resolved, they get their HEA. 3 stars***
February 3, 2020
This short story is pure erotica, and I did NOT believe the couple was in love. They were definitely in lust, but I didn't buy that they were in love. This story gets 1 star from me, for the reasons noted below.
Holly was OK, if a bit silly and immature, but I really didn't like Cole at all. The story was also too short to have as much character development as I like.
I knew that this short story was mostly erotica, so I didn't expect a lot of character development -- or even a believable love story -- but the instalove was just unbelievable. I believed that they were in lust, but not that they were in love.
The age difference between Cole and Holly bothered me, too. I don't have a problem with age differences if the younger one in the couple is emotionally mature, but I didn't believe that Holly was -- she just seemed young and very insecure.
It really bothered me that Cole was so pushy and demanding when they had sex. He knew that Holly was inexperienced, yet he still expected her to perform oral on him. He didn't even stop when she started gagging, which is just disgusting, and is NOT a sign of love. He also wanted her to call him Daddy, and my opinion of that is just "EWWWW". I'm sorry, but wanting a much younger woman to call you Daddy while you have sex is just sick.
If this story is typical of the author's work, I won't be reading anymore of her writing. I have no problem with erotica in romances, but I want a couple's love to be believable, and not just based on lust. And I certainly don't want to read about older men who want their much younger lovers to call them Daddy. That is just disgusting.
My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.
Holly was OK, if a bit silly and immature, but I really didn't like Cole at all. The story was also too short to have as much character development as I like.
I knew that this short story was mostly erotica, so I didn't expect a lot of character development -- or even a believable love story -- but the instalove was just unbelievable. I believed that they were in lust, but not that they were in love.
The age difference between Cole and Holly bothered me, too. I don't have a problem with age differences if the younger one in the couple is emotionally mature, but I didn't believe that Holly was -- she just seemed young and very insecure.
It really bothered me that Cole was so pushy and demanding when they had sex. He knew that Holly was inexperienced, yet he still expected her to perform oral on him. He didn't even stop when she started gagging, which is just disgusting, and is NOT a sign of love. He also wanted her to call him Daddy, and my opinion of that is just "EWWWW". I'm sorry, but wanting a much younger woman to call you Daddy while you have sex is just sick.
If this story is typical of the author's work, I won't be reading anymore of her writing. I have no problem with erotica in romances, but I want a couple's love to be believable, and not just based on lust. And I certainly don't want to read about older men who want their much younger lovers to call them Daddy. That is just disgusting.
My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.
February 27, 2021
Her First Noel (Curves For Christmas, #4) by Dani Wyatt ⭐⭐⭐
HERO - Cole Rudolph. Co-owner of Remington Construction. Broad and powerful with a square-cut jaw and turquoise blue eyes.
HEROINE - Holly Remington (maybe). Photographer, previously for a newspaper, but now freelance. Carries a little extra weight and has long blonde hair and wide brown eyes. Has a “cherub face” and a crooked smile that shows a dimple in one cheek.
OVERALL THOUGHTS - I enjoyed this book for the most part, but there were a few things that brought the rating down for me. Let’s start with the good.
Holly is a shy and sweet young woman who’s just moved back home after losing her job out-of-state. She’s on the chubby side and self-conscious about her weight and has had a crush on someone she considers out of her league for the past three years. Essentially, she felt like a relatable character.
Cole is much older than Holly as well as being her father’s best friend and business partner. He’s been gone on her just as long as she’s been on him, but the obstacles I just mentioned have held him back from going after her. Now that she's moved back home, he considers it a sign that it’s time to stop holding back.
The characters had depth, making it easy to connect to them and feel their chemistry. There’s some daddy kink involved in the second half of the story that some might find off-putting, but I enjoyed. There were some good Christmas vibes going on, but I'd say the story focused more on the sex and the drama than on the holiday spirit.
Where things took a downward turn for me was Holly’s immaturity when it came to revealing the truth to her parents, most notably her father. I understood her reluctance at first because things had just started between them minutes before and she was still adjusting to the newness herself, let alone ready to explain it to someone else. It was the next day when she’d had time to process things that her continued reluctance and lying got annoying. I do applaud the fact that while she was one to cause the chaos that ensued, she was also the one to ultimately set things right, allowing herself to be redeemed.
Something else that bothered me was the injection of things without building up to it, or needlessly in some cases. For example, it was quite suddenly revealed that Cole is . It came out of nowhere and had no real bearing on the story. She didn’t react to it any way - not surprise, not sympathy, not uncertainty...nothing. I’m not sure why that was included as part of his back story. Then there was the drive-by insertion of real-life politics - again, had no bearing on the story itself, why was it there? I really don’t like real world politics being mentioned in romance novels. This is supposed to be my escape from all that. Finally, in the second epilogue, Holly’s parents . That was so random. There were zero hints that this was coming. And because we didn’t get to see the mother’s redemption on page, it felt even weirder and emptier.
Then there’s a few little things, like their last names. Cole’s last name is only mentioned in the blurb. It’s nowhere in the story. Holly’s last name might be Remington because her father’s construction business is called Remington Construction. However, it’s never confirmed that Remington is a reference to her father’s last name. Also, she may still have the last name of the man she initially believed to be her father. No idea. If Holly’s been in her father’s life for six years, why did Cole, his best friend, only meet her three years ago? We’re never told how long it’s been since Cole and Holly have seen each other. How long was she in Pennsylvania? Did she not come to visit? Why didn’t he make his move sooner?
There’s a couple of inconsistencies, too. Holly’s mother was first the ex-wife of her father, but later she was a one night stand. Amanda sees Holly and Cole having a meal together and later that same day says she saw them the day before.
Obviously, as much as I enjoyed the characters and their relationship, there were other things that really bothered me. When I run hot and cold like this, it’s an automatic so-so read for me.
SAFETY
HERO - Cole Rudolph. Co-owner of Remington Construction. Broad and powerful with a square-cut jaw and turquoise blue eyes.
HEROINE - Holly Remington (maybe). Photographer, previously for a newspaper, but now freelance. Carries a little extra weight and has long blonde hair and wide brown eyes. Has a “cherub face” and a crooked smile that shows a dimple in one cheek.
OVERALL THOUGHTS - I enjoyed this book for the most part, but there were a few things that brought the rating down for me. Let’s start with the good.
Holly is a shy and sweet young woman who’s just moved back home after losing her job out-of-state. She’s on the chubby side and self-conscious about her weight and has had a crush on someone she considers out of her league for the past three years. Essentially, she felt like a relatable character.
Cole is much older than Holly as well as being her father’s best friend and business partner. He’s been gone on her just as long as she’s been on him, but the obstacles I just mentioned have held him back from going after her. Now that she's moved back home, he considers it a sign that it’s time to stop holding back.
The characters had depth, making it easy to connect to them and feel their chemistry. There’s some daddy kink involved in the second half of the story that some might find off-putting, but I enjoyed. There were some good Christmas vibes going on, but I'd say the story focused more on the sex and the drama than on the holiday spirit.
Where things took a downward turn for me was Holly’s immaturity when it came to revealing the truth to her parents, most notably her father. I understood her reluctance at first because things had just started between them minutes before and she was still adjusting to the newness herself, let alone ready to explain it to someone else. It was the next day when she’d had time to process things that her continued reluctance and lying got annoying. I do applaud the fact that while she was one to cause the chaos that ensued, she was also the one to ultimately set things right, allowing herself to be redeemed.
Something else that bothered me was the injection of things without building up to it, or needlessly in some cases. For example, it was quite suddenly revealed that Cole is . It came out of nowhere and had no real bearing on the story. She didn’t react to it any way - not surprise, not sympathy, not uncertainty...nothing. I’m not sure why that was included as part of his back story. Then there was the drive-by insertion of real-life politics - again, had no bearing on the story itself, why was it there? I really don’t like real world politics being mentioned in romance novels. This is supposed to be my escape from all that. Finally, in the second epilogue, Holly’s parents . That was so random. There were zero hints that this was coming. And because we didn’t get to see the mother’s redemption on page, it felt even weirder and emptier.
Then there’s a few little things, like their last names. Cole’s last name is only mentioned in the blurb. It’s nowhere in the story. Holly’s last name might be Remington because her father’s construction business is called Remington Construction. However, it’s never confirmed that Remington is a reference to her father’s last name. Also, she may still have the last name of the man she initially believed to be her father. No idea. If Holly’s been in her father’s life for six years, why did Cole, his best friend, only meet her three years ago? We’re never told how long it’s been since Cole and Holly have seen each other. How long was she in Pennsylvania? Did she not come to visit? Why didn’t he make his move sooner?
There’s a couple of inconsistencies, too. Holly’s mother was first the ex-wife of her father, but later she was a one night stand. Amanda sees Holly and Cole having a meal together and later that same day says she saw them the day before.
Obviously, as much as I enjoyed the characters and their relationship, there were other things that really bothered me. When I run hot and cold like this, it’s an automatic so-so read for me.
SAFETY
December 9, 2019
Gosh what a great Christmas romance.
Holly the daughter of Cole's bestfriend and business partner is finally back home and this time for good if Cole has any thing to say about it.
Amanda is a class mate of Holly but they were never friends. When Holly's mother Marybeth asks Martin Holly's father to give Amanda a job because she is a close friend of Holly's he would do anything for his daughter he only just learned about. So Amanda is at the company Christmas party putting her moves on Cole who is exasperated and about to fire her. Since the day Cole was introduced to Holly she is who he wants and only her.
Holly shows up at the party dressed to impress Cole only to have Amanda insult her after Cole kicked her out. But as the night goes on hope flares in both Cole and Holly. From here on the book is dirty and steamy. But sweet and romantic.
Holly is a photographer and has a Christmas gig lined up the next day.
That night Holly and Cole share something special, they whisper words of love and forever. When Holly showed up at the Christmas Village ahe os disappointed when there is no Santa, Cole to the rescue. According to Holly that started her Santa fetish. But after and exhausting eight hours Cole is ready for some alone time. But Amanda saw them together and yeah you know what she did. So instead of a peaceful trio to her mother's Holly had to pull up her big girl pants and grow up. She loves Cole, he loves her, she takes control of the situation BIG TIME. You will need to read the book to know the dynamics of Holly's relationship with her mother. The book is for adults only, this is not a childs bedtime story.
No cheating and a HEA.
Holly the daughter of Cole's bestfriend and business partner is finally back home and this time for good if Cole has any thing to say about it.
Amanda is a class mate of Holly but they were never friends. When Holly's mother Marybeth asks Martin Holly's father to give Amanda a job because she is a close friend of Holly's he would do anything for his daughter he only just learned about. So Amanda is at the company Christmas party putting her moves on Cole who is exasperated and about to fire her. Since the day Cole was introduced to Holly she is who he wants and only her.
Holly shows up at the party dressed to impress Cole only to have Amanda insult her after Cole kicked her out. But as the night goes on hope flares in both Cole and Holly. From here on the book is dirty and steamy. But sweet and romantic.
Holly is a photographer and has a Christmas gig lined up the next day.
That night Holly and Cole share something special, they whisper words of love and forever. When Holly showed up at the Christmas Village ahe os disappointed when there is no Santa, Cole to the rescue. According to Holly that started her Santa fetish. But after and exhausting eight hours Cole is ready for some alone time. But Amanda saw them together and yeah you know what she did. So instead of a peaceful trio to her mother's Holly had to pull up her big girl pants and grow up. She loves Cole, he loves her, she takes control of the situation BIG TIME. You will need to read the book to know the dynamics of Holly's relationship with her mother. The book is for adults only, this is not a childs bedtime story.
No cheating and a HEA.
December 24, 2019
Her first Noel is book four in the ‘’curves for Christmas’’ series. This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. Cole has wanted his best friends daughter for the past few years. When she returns to town, he is determined to make her his woman. Holly has been attracted to Cole since she first met him. When he makes a move, will she take the chance at love that she is being given?
The chemistry between Holly and Cole is clear to see and I liked them as a couple.
I liked how possessive and protective Cole was of Holly.
I liked Holly but I wanted to shout at her to stop being a doormat. She let her mother treat her badly and take advantage and she didn’t stand up to Amanda.
Speaking of Amanda, I hated her! I hated the way she treated Holly. When Holly finally did speak up for herself, I was cheering her on!
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read.
The chemistry between Holly and Cole is clear to see and I liked them as a couple.
I liked how possessive and protective Cole was of Holly.
I liked Holly but I wanted to shout at her to stop being a doormat. She let her mother treat her badly and take advantage and she didn’t stand up to Amanda.
Speaking of Amanda, I hated her! I hated the way she treated Holly. When Holly finally did speak up for herself, I was cheering her on!
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read.
October 12, 2022
This one was nothing new for me. I read too many plots like this before. But I like it.
“I’ve seen you for a long time, Holly.” His words slide out, deep and rich, on a rumble that comes from his chest, like he’s some wild beast claiming his mate.
“It’s hard to believe that’s true. But I’ve wanted you. Like, wanted you wanted you.”
“I’m not sure I should tell you this. I’ve never seen you as either of those things. I’ve wanted you since the first time I saw you, Holly. If that makes me a horrible person, I’m sorry.”
I love Cole and Holly’s story. They had feelings for each others years ago. And years later after they met again, Holly was legal, and Cole was not gonna waste any time. He will do anything to claim her to be his.they didn’t push each other away during the whole time.
This one was super sweet, just a little bit simple in plots. I like it!!🥹
“I’ve seen you for a long time, Holly.” His words slide out, deep and rich, on a rumble that comes from his chest, like he’s some wild beast claiming his mate.
“It’s hard to believe that’s true. But I’ve wanted you. Like, wanted you wanted you.”
“I’m not sure I should tell you this. I’ve never seen you as either of those things. I’ve wanted you since the first time I saw you, Holly. If that makes me a horrible person, I’m sorry.”
I love Cole and Holly’s story. They had feelings for each others years ago. And years later after they met again, Holly was legal, and Cole was not gonna waste any time. He will do anything to claim her to be his.they didn’t push each other away during the whole time.
This one was super sweet, just a little bit simple in plots. I like it!!🥹
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 13, 2019
I received this book in advance for a voluntary honest review. I freaking loved this book! Out of all four Curves for Christmas books, this was my favorite. Forbidden fruit is always the best Christmas gift. Being in love with your best friend/business partner’s barely legal daughter has been fuel for all Cole’s fantasies. At the company Christmas party Cole is put in a situation where he can’t fight his lustful feelings for Holly anymore. Holly has listed after Cole since the day they met. Together they could burn down a Christmas tree. What will happen when her father, Cole’s friend and partner, finds out he’s been sleeping with his daughter. Gotta love when a curvy girl steals the heart of the hot alpha. Definitely worth the read.
December 11, 2019
Brilliant read
Loved this book Holly turning up to her dads firms party all dressed up for one person her dads business partner Cole Holly has loved him since she first met him 3 yrs ago. Cole sees Holly and all her curves he’s wanted since he first saw her but she was only seventeen three years on his waiting is going to be
over. Fate has it he has to drive her home and stays with her where their true feelings come out and once they are out Cole is not letting Holly go. This book has plenty heat and sex Holly calls Cole daddy and she is candy cane to him book to read all in one go and read again
Loved this book Holly turning up to her dads firms party all dressed up for one person her dads business partner Cole Holly has loved him since she first met him 3 yrs ago. Cole sees Holly and all her curves he’s wanted since he first saw her but she was only seventeen three years on his waiting is going to be
over. Fate has it he has to drive her home and stays with her where their true feelings come out and once they are out Cole is not letting Holly go. This book has plenty heat and sex Holly calls Cole daddy and she is candy cane to him book to read all in one go and read again
December 23, 2019
A very fine First Noel......
Cole and Holly have loved each other since the day they met, each thinking they didn't stand a chance with the other. When their time to be together finally comes, they are in for a hell of a ride! Great short read to squeeze in between the family chaos this year. Now I love a dominant, demanding, sexy Alpha male, and Cole is certainly that, but there were a couple of things he said and did during the sexy times that kind of rubbed me the wrong way and that is the reason I gave this book 4 stars. I still recommend you give it read though because you may have a completely different take on it. Mature eyes only due to hot 🔥 lovin!!
Cole and Holly have loved each other since the day they met, each thinking they didn't stand a chance with the other. When their time to be together finally comes, they are in for a hell of a ride! Great short read to squeeze in between the family chaos this year. Now I love a dominant, demanding, sexy Alpha male, and Cole is certainly that, but there were a couple of things he said and did during the sexy times that kind of rubbed me the wrong way and that is the reason I gave this book 4 stars. I still recommend you give it read though because you may have a completely different take on it. Mature eyes only due to hot 🔥 lovin!!
November 12, 2024
Sometimes you just know
I liked this story for the most part. It was entertaining and enjoyable although it was frustrating at times. I was glad that Amanda received a little bit of comeuppance. Holly’s mom deserved some too but I guess as family she got a pass. Holly had been in love with Cole since she met him. Cole had been interested and then obsessed with Holly since he met her. When Holly and Cole confess their feelings for each other, things between them heat up extremely quickly. Cole was bossy as heck but Holly seemed to like it. I loved their happily ever after. I recommend reading this book.
I liked this story for the most part. It was entertaining and enjoyable although it was frustrating at times. I was glad that Amanda received a little bit of comeuppance. Holly’s mom deserved some too but I guess as family she got a pass. Holly had been in love with Cole since she met him. Cole had been interested and then obsessed with Holly since he met her. When Holly and Cole confess their feelings for each other, things between them heat up extremely quickly. Cole was bossy as heck but Holly seemed to like it. I loved their happily ever after. I recommend reading this book.
December 10, 2019
Holy hotness, Her First Noel is off the charts! Have some ice standing by because the heat coming off this holiday age gap romance will light you up! Holly has wanted her dad's friend Cole from the moment they first met. Chalking it up to a fantasy that will never come true, Holly tries to keep her distance. Cole has wanted his best friend's daughter for what feels like forever. Can a Christmas miracle bring them what they both want? I adore Dani Wyatt, she writes the yummiest and naughtiest books around. She knows how to bring all the giddy, happy romantic feelings but pair them with chemistry and passion. This one is a keeper; a true holiday present!
December 10, 2019
I’ve struggled to write this review and I never struggle with reviews the words usually just flow, but damn did Dani Wyatt kill it with this one. What could be better before Christmas than a massive slice of A dominant daddy.. let me tell you there’s nothing better NOTHING!!!!
Cole is the dominant older man who’s been in love with Holly before it was appropriate, Holly is as sweet as can be and loved Cole with her whole heart.
This is so beautiful to read, it’s warms your heart as well as other places!! Seriously this is a perfect read in my eyes it’s everything in one book what more could you ask?
Cole is the dominant older man who’s been in love with Holly before it was appropriate, Holly is as sweet as can be and loved Cole with her whole heart.
This is so beautiful to read, it’s warms your heart as well as other places!! Seriously this is a perfect read in my eyes it’s everything in one book what more could you ask?
December 10, 2019
Not sure if the holiday name play was deliberate, but it is cute! This is a holiday themed age gap romance with the added entanglement of Holly not only being the daughter of Cole's best friend, but of his business partner. That makes their relationship that much more consequence laden.
The story moves at a fast clip, and you really feel for the tough position they are in. With enough tension and drama to make the story interesting, but not enough to overwhelm the romance, it was a really enjoyable read.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The story moves at a fast clip, and you really feel for the tough position they are in. With enough tension and drama to make the story interesting, but not enough to overwhelm the romance, it was a really enjoyable read.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
December 10, 2019
Hot Damn!
This is the 4th book in the Curves for Christmas Series. Holly has had a crush on her dad's business partner, Cole since the first day she met him 3 years ago. Unbeknownst to her, Cole feels the same way. Cole is asked to drive Holly home and decides that this is his opportunity to tell Holly how he feels. The chemistry between the two of them is HOT!! When Holly's dad finds out, he is not too happy. Will this ruin their chance of a happily ever after? You'll have to read this book to find out.
This is the 4th book in the Curves for Christmas Series. Holly has had a crush on her dad's business partner, Cole since the first day she met him 3 years ago. Unbeknownst to her, Cole feels the same way. Cole is asked to drive Holly home and decides that this is his opportunity to tell Holly how he feels. The chemistry between the two of them is HOT!! When Holly's dad finds out, he is not too happy. Will this ruin their chance of a happily ever after? You'll have to read this book to find out.
December 11, 2019
Noel’s Firsts for Christmas
It just wouldn’t be Christmas without one of Dani’s Hot Alpha Daddies and his Babygirl. Loved this one from the start, Holly and Cole are perfect for each other. Once Cole finally makes up his mind that he has waited long enough to claim his Candy Cane it’s all bets are off. Love their chemistry how they immediately fall into the Daddy/babygirl lifestyle just melts my heart. Dani definitely gave us the sweet and the steamy with this one, and I can’t wait to see what’s next. Definitely one click this one!!!
It just wouldn’t be Christmas without one of Dani’s Hot Alpha Daddies and his Babygirl. Loved this one from the start, Holly and Cole are perfect for each other. Once Cole finally makes up his mind that he has waited long enough to claim his Candy Cane it’s all bets are off. Love their chemistry how they immediately fall into the Daddy/babygirl lifestyle just melts my heart. Dani definitely gave us the sweet and the steamy with this one, and I can’t wait to see what’s next. Definitely one click this one!!!
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