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"Yes, Santa," Gail whispered.

To use Christmas magic, the rules say there must be two Claus's. Traditionally, Santa had his Mrs, but Chris isn't interested in a Mrs. But the rules are the rules and Chris must bring in a second Claus. Chris’s father and mother the previous Claus’s expect big things from him.

Chris is happily living his bachelor’s life. He has no want or need to tie himself to someone forever. Marriage is a no go for him, just the thought of the word and he’s ready to hurl, but for him to truly be Santa, he must bring someone in.

Gail is a perfect fit for a temporary fix.

Their arrangement is set. Temporary, a loophole, short term, just for now, only till he finds someone better. There is no reading between the lines. Gail is simply there to be the second Claus and nothing more.

But what happens when they both find something in each other they hadn’t known they were looking for? Gail might be the perfect wrapped present and Chris the home Gail has always longed for.

(A Christmas MM magical romance)

284 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 10, 2019

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Brea Alepoú

57 books1,840 followers
Brea Alepoú realized her dream was to write and tell stories after spending five years in college getting a degree. She has since been writing and letting her imagination free. She thought she would only write contemporary at first but soon found her love for making worlds. So now she writes it all. With her wild imagination, expect lots of different stories, from fairies ruling to vampires killing everyone, to the sweet loving between two men, passion between two fierce women, or the love of multiple partners. She believes that everyone deserves love even if not all of her characters get it right away. Love is passionate, hot, needy, confusing, painful, fulfilling, and all-consuming.
(pnr, contemporary, fantasy, erotica, romance, shifter mpreg, & rh)
There will be a book for everyone.
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Profile Image for Len Evans Jr.
1,503 reviews222 followers
July 20, 2020
Wow.. I have to say that at the halfway point of this book I was thinking that it just could not get any better. Well I was wrong because the author just took things to a whole other level and I am blown away. Her world-building in this book was not only exceptional but she also created a very unique and wonderful version of the whole Santa mythology. Well before that halfway point she had sculpted and fleshed out her characters to the point where I was so deeply invested in them that they each became very real to me. The emotional dynamic between Chris and Gail was like a living thing itself and made them even more real. This story was an incredible emotional journey, with lots of tears and Gail's transformation into the man he was meant to be was beyond glorious! If you love a Christmas love story I HIGHLY recomend this satisfying sweet and sexy read!
Profile Image for Trio.
3,611 reviews207 followers
December 25, 2019
Thoroughly enjoyable! Very solid 3 star book... good premise, nice amount of angst, interesting characters, and smokin' hot sexy-times.
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553 reviews26 followers
December 17, 2019
Who knew Santa kink was a thing? Not I.

I went into this slightly nervous just from the fact that this story is kinda out there and I didn’t know what to expect. Especially with a kinky Santa? That could go so different ways.

But, I ended up really enjoying this. It was different, yes, but it was good. This is a holiday romance that takes Santa and the Christmas spirit to a whole new level. With a couple on their way to finding their HEA with plenty of kink and just the right around of angst to help them along.

If you’re looking for something a bit different to read this holiday — this is definitely the way to go.


4 stars!
Profile Image for Rin (indefinite hiatus).
595 reviews28 followers
December 27, 2021
Almost a 5 star…

This was the first book in weeks to hold my attention and I was so excited to see where it went. It was surprisingly kinky and heartfelt with the fantasy and fun of Santa and the North Pole. I ate up every word.

Unfortunately there were a lot of typos and the last 40% or so got a little messy. Gavyn’s back and forth between hating himself and accepting his new life got a little old. There was also never a conversation between him and Santa about his past which considering it was like, a huge plot point, was utterly bizarre.

Overall this was a fun and sexy read though. Definitely something I’ve never read before and that’s saying something.
Profile Image for Nanna Mørk-Sander.
710 reviews43 followers
December 20, 2019
What I liked:
- Gail
- Elizer the elf
- the plot

What I disliked:
- Chris
- the sex scenes

I found myself invested in Gail and wanted him to do well in his new job. I especially liked his (at first) tentative relationship with Elizer. I even shed a few tears while reading his POV when it all gets too frustrating for him, because it was so relatable.

However, I never cared for Chris. To me, he was insubstantial, and took too many liberties with Gail and Gail's consent. Several times, he just threw Gail into the deep end of the metaphorical pool without getting an actual consent and without properly explaning things to him that Gail knew nothing about beforehand. Also, most of the sex scenes happens in Chris' POV, so it seems like he only has sex on the brain. And, IMO, the sex scenes were too long for how frequent they were.

Overall, the plot has a lot of potential, I just wish Chris had been more likeable and substantial.
Profile Image for Jamie Lee Zonneveld.
1,685 reviews51 followers
March 21, 2020
Finding Mr. Claus was my first book by Brea Alepoú and I really liked it. I really liked the story. Chris and Gail are zo perfect together. This was such a good, romantic, sexy and a little bit naughty Christmas story.
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398 reviews
December 15, 2019
Fantastic!!!

I was a bit hesitant to start this one. I thought it might be too silly for me because the premise was so out there. I am thrilled to say I was completely wrong and this book was absolutely magical in the best way!

The plot was really great. The author managed to take cliches and lore about Santa and turn into a really great story with exceptionally well-written characters. I was fully invested in Gail and Chris finding their HEA and could not put the book down to do anything productive today.

If you grew up with Santa, then enjoy this book as it takes you down a bit of a kinky rabbit hole. Santa Kink is definitely a thing and I’m here for it. Kudos to the author.
Profile Image for Jenn (not Lily).
4,797 reviews27 followers
January 6, 2020
2.75 stars
Sexy Santa and his neglected boy was certainly hot, but I had to make serious in-head edits as I read. Punctuation, incorrect words, and amazingly awkward phrasing dropped this rating pretty quickly, although I wasn't sure if I should deduct or add for the word "agreeance" in place of agreement -- and used twice, no less! The final .25 star was taken for the following in the author bio: "She thought she would only write contemporary at first but soon found her love for making worlds. So now she rights it all." (Emphasis added) So...be ready to read with a red pen in hand and hope to get lost in the kink of a Santa Dom.
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2,319 reviews14 followers
February 25, 2021
Rating: 3.5 stars
This book took me a bit by surprise. I wasn’t expecting such a strong BDSM element and to be honest I didn’t really enjoy that part. Just the fact that Gail called Chris Santa during scenes made it cringy for me. Not a mental image I want of Santa that’s for sure. The other parts of the book I enjoyed even though some of it seemed to be taken straight out of the Santa Clause movies. Overall, I enjoyed it enough that I would be on board if the author decided to write more in the series.
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3,311 reviews66 followers
December 28, 2021
Merry Christmas!

The Christmas Magic requires 2 Clauses. That means that Chris needs to find his partner, but he doesn't want to get married. He thinks he found a loophole, but he needs to find a guy who can be his temporary Mr. Claus.

Gavyn was so hard on himsrlf, all the time. He definitely needed that Christmas Magic, and Santa.
Profile Image for Patricia Nelson.
1,739 reviews20 followers
December 17, 2019
This was one fantastic, naughty, kinky, fun, hilarious, fascinating, fresh, original, completely unexpected, five alarm flaming hot, delightfully different, and totally awesome twist on the classic Santa legend. I was hooked from beginning to end, and can't wait to see what happens next!!
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1,929 reviews152 followers
December 13, 2023
This one could’ve been a 5 star read. The story itself was a 5 star read. BUT the editing was atrocious. Was there even any editing done? The characters names were use wrong so many times I lost count. Chris became Gavyn and vice versa and it was both annoying and confusing at times. I almost quit reading because the editing was THAT bad. Hence my rating on this one.

Now I usually don’t base ratings on editing unless it’s bad, so that should tell you something here. The only other issue I had was how self-loathing Gavyn was about himself that caused a lot of drama. I’m so glad Chris handled him so well.

❄️ 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗮𝘃𝘆𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗰𝗸.❄️

Like I said, this could’ve been a 5 star because we have a young, bratty, homeless guy who fills in as a temporary Mr. Claus and then we have Daddy Chris, aka Santa, who was all kinds of swoon-worthy. I adored how their relationship progressed and the spicy scenes were so friggin amazing!

❄️ “𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮’𝘀 𝘀𝗹𝘂𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝘆, 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂?” ❄️

I’m so sad I couldn’t give this one more. It’s sweet and jolly and sexy. But that lack of editing sucked a lot of joy out of it.
186 reviews
December 25, 2025
🧑‍🎄 Forced Proximity
🧑‍🎄 Marriage of Convienence
🧑‍🎄 Daddy Santa

3/5 🌟
4/5 🌶️

I usually go for some seriously unhinged stories when it comes to my holiday books and this hit most of the marks. Not the best I've read, but kept me entertained.

Daddy Santa brings the heat. The added kink made every scene just a little bit spicier and more exciting.
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41 reviews
December 20, 2023
The perfect holiday read, so sweet and they perfect for each other ❤️💚
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170 reviews1 follower
December 13, 2022
“I want you so bad, Santa.”

Christmas in Wyoming. Snow. Cold. Santa stumbles upon a homeless man that just had all the unfortunate events happen to him and *keeps him*! Say hello, new Mr. Claus. And his bi awakening!

There’s a trauma background story of his upbringing and family but he finds all the love in the word in Nick’s arms. You’ll see the sense of belonging grow and the support from Santa to fight the lack of self worth from his new Mr. Claus. A bit of spanking and assertiveness helps…

Spice: DDLB (no age play) / nipple play / tied with ribbon and in front of mirror / daddy dom (Santa) / spanking / toy play / edging / MM v-card / sit on Santa lap / frottage

What a beautiful book!
1,055 reviews5 followers
December 18, 2022
So close

Almost a 5 star, as I quite liked both Chris and Gavyn. Chris, more so later on, I found him to be quite short and almost mean to Gavyn at first
And the Santa/boy dynamic was pretty hot.
But the use of the wrong name in multiple places dropped it down a level for me.
Other than that, I really enjoyed the story.
Profile Image for Kat reads romance.
213 reviews
March 16, 2021
In the past, I have had mixed success with Brea Alepou’s books, but I am pleased to say that this one hit it out of the park! Super sexy and a unique daddy (or should I say Santa?) kink. Also, I found myself increasingly engaged in both the romance (which I was unsure about at the beginning) and the setting (also, unsure at the beginning but Brea changed my mind!). The supporting cast was actually fairly good. As for the two MCs, I loved Gail, TBH found his story kinda heartbreaking but that just made the HEA that much sweeter. Chris, on the other hand, I found a bit more difficult to warm up to. However, they do say that rakes make the best husbands! This is a fun, sexy, holiday read. Honesty you would think the whole Santa thing would be weird, and it kinda did ruin a wholesome Santa for me forever haha, but it worked, guys. IT WORKED.
What I didn’t like so much: The editing could be better. Grammar mistakes and misspellings occurred throughout, but the writing was good enough overall that it didn’t ruin it for me. There was at least one point when the author mixed up the two names of the MCs which could be confusing. Also—and I never thought I’d say this, because the premise seems ridiculous—I did think there were serious issues that came up that could have transformed the novel into something more... I don’t want to give anything away, but I would have liked a thoughtful discussion about the “naughty list” and who deserves to be on it... maybe some children with childhoods like Gail’s deserve Christmas magic, naughty or not? I don’t know, I just kinda felt like the book was on the verge of something and then fell short. Last but not least: Consent. I think it was a little iffy sometimes, so be warned if that’s a trigger.
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1,615 reviews31 followers
December 12, 2019
Yes, Santa

The North Pole is on fire and so is this book! I'm surprised there's any snow left with the amount heat that Gail and Chris generate together. Their chemistry is off the charts and there were so many scorching scenes in this book; you may need to take a dip in an ice bath after you read this. The baking scene, in particular, thoroughly delighted me. In fact, I want to always learn to bake from Santa and would take a sleigh ride from him any day.

Mmm, peppermint and chocolate, two of my favorite flavors. Chris is definitely my kind of Santa and as for Gail, well, we can always use more naughty in our lives. I'm not so sure about the whole no coffee thing but the way they drink hot chocolate may make it worth the sacrifice. "You're the perfect present." Chris is so patient and tender with Gail. It brought happy tears to my eyes how carefully he treats him. With Gail, I love how he melts around Chris but still maintains his wonderfully bratty attitude and sense of humor. "You're the only one who has ever seen me." It was a complete joy watching him learn to trust, to be himself, and to have fun. I want to hug him so hard and adore the connection they have along with the strength of their feelings for each other. They make me so jolly, sorry not sorry.

The unique take on Santa and elves in this book was fun, and there’s one elf I want to give big hugs to. Chris’s parents, especially his mom, are amazing and I really appreciated how Gail gave Chris a new perspective. This book is enchanting, sticky sweet, and full of the best type of Christmas magic. I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
1,199 reviews8 followers
December 18, 2019
Santa is real & he needs your help to save Christmas Magic. What do you say? YES!

What a wonderfully unique take on the whole Santa Claus mythos. I loved it so much I couldn't put it down! Brea has created a vibrant world filled with intriguing characters. Santa is real; so are other beings thought to be legends. There are elves and flying reindeer. There is self- doubt, a Santa/ boy dynamic, compassion, growth, and a passion that won't be extinguished. You will love this book!
This is Chris and Gail's story. Living on the streets had been hard on Gail. When a huge man crashes through the window of the abandoned building he is living in and offers him a new life, he says yes. After all, how do you say no to Santa. Chris is struggling as Santa. For Christmas Magic to work correctly, he must find the second Claus and marry. He chooses Gail as a temporary fix, never intending to fall for the man from the naughty list. Their attraction is as hot as it is inevitable. As Mr. Clasus, Gail learns to bake cookies, care for the elves & reindeer. Chris tends to all things Christmas. You will never look at sugar cookies the same again. The Santa/boy dynamic is in full swing. As crunch time dawns, Chris must admit his feelings for Gail and save Christmas Magic.
In spite of all the self-doubts and false starts, Chris and Gail will get their HEA. With the help of new friends, loyal elves, & loving family, Christmas Magic will flourish.
This book contains adult themes and language, mm sex and is intended for mature readers only.
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2,698 reviews138 followers
December 15, 2019
If you're looking for something unique, look no further. Brea Alepou's Finding Mr Claus is definitely a unique Christmas romance.

Gail's homeless when Santa falls upon him, setting them off on a new course in life. Gail's past is tragic, giving the reader an upsetting tone at times. Meanwhile Chris is a Dom who can't help but to act on his attraction to the straight Gail.

I love the idea of this book. Heck, a Dom Santa finding a sub Mr Claus? Hell yes! A kinky Santa in general? Bring it on!

The author's writing is great, with fun characters and a whole lot of humor and steam. Seriously hot steam! The first times, the D/s dynamics , everything is terrific. The magic of Christmas is well explored, elves and all. And damn, how I love it!

This story includes naughty times on Santa's lap, Daddy kink, and lots of banter and humor.

Chris's mom is wonderful. I seriously love her.

This is a story of finding a family and realizing one's self worth. It's a story of finding some hope and love for the first time in one's life, and you'll love it all. I couldn't put it down.

Finding Mr Clause expertly takes all we've come to know about Santa and the Northpole and twisted it all about and made it more fun than ever. Definitely pick this one up when you're interested in a different kind of Santa story.
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959 reviews15 followers
December 12, 2019
OMG! Kinky Santa! Brea Alepoú is brilliant!

This book should be turned into a movie. I just can imagine Santa setting to deliver gifts on Christmas night 𝑎𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟 a spanking session with his Mr. Claus. Talk about scorching HOT!

Only the picture of a hunky Santa with  a daddy kink is mindblowing. Pair him up with a sassy brat of a boy,and I had myself a panty melding slideshow all through reading 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗿. 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘂𝘀.

Heat inducing premises aside, Chris and Gail are just two men. With their insecurities and fears, needs and dreams. Although, maybe Gail could never of have dreamed about ending up on his knees in front of the real Santa lol. Or about disastrous attempts at baking...for the elves,no less.

Yet,it's all real. A "street rat" is living at North Pole,trying his best to be a good boy and the best partner for Santa. I loved watching the evolving of their relationship. Stern daddy Chris taking care of his bad mouthing,snarky boy Gail,caressing or punishing. Gail allowing himself to let let his guard down,to trust himself into the hands of another...to believe that he's finally at home.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗿. 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘂𝘀 is sweet,funny,mouthwatering hot and heart-warming emotional. Also,KINKY SANTA!!! ( still can't wrap my mind around it lmao)
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2,341 reviews39 followers
December 27, 2021
Well call me surprised! Going into this story I didn't have high hopes of falling in love with it but boy was I wrong! Pretty much everything about this story is pure fantasy except the deep love and devotion that both Chris (Santa) and Gail eventually find in each other. *swoon* Yeah, I was even able to look past the Daddy/Boy relationship (not my thing) to see their beautiful love story and for these guys the sex didn't feel like the be all end all. Probably not for everyone but yup, I'm in love!

TAGS
-- Holiday/Christmas -- Santa/human pairing -- magic -- Daddy/Boy kink -- mild BDSM -- homelessness -- a loophole turns to much more -- bi awakening -- first time/mm kiss/virgin -- made me laugh -- made me teary -- some angst -- completely and utterly fell in love -- loved the secondary characters -- LOVED LOVED LOVED the MCs... Chris(Santa) & Gail -- family and friends -- a beautifully sweet and satisfying HEA -- so swoon worthy -- couldn't put this one down -- I didn't want this to end -- if I could give more stars I would -- going on my "definitely read again" shelf -- hope there will be more to this series
Profile Image for Belinda Zamora.
2,695 reviews8 followers
December 18, 2019
Another amazing book by one of my favorite authors.
Chris Claus literally stumbles on Gail and decides he's perfectly suited to help him fix the troubles at the North Pole, but only temporarily and he makes sure Gail is aware of that caveat.
He certainly has no interest in marriage, no matter what anyone says.
Gail has lived a terribly cruel life up until now and he doesn't put much stock in happily ever afters.
He's also very decidedly straight, so how in the hell is this gorgeous man making him have all these steamy thoughts simply by being so domineering?
Chris is most definitely a Daddy Dom and he can see just how desperately Gail wants to be his good boy.
The chemistry between them is off the charts.
Gail has a lifetime of doubts and insecurities to overcome but Chris is so very patient and understanding as he helps him gain confidence.
A beautiful spin on the Santa Claus trope.
Profile Image for Tatianna Guerrero.
88 reviews1 follower
December 24, 2019
Well Merry Christmas...

Okay let's nit pick. There are a handful of odd errors, words that seem to have been skipped or words that aren't really the ones needed in a sentence. Full disclosure, this is the very first thing by this writer that I have read. The errors didn't stop me from finishing the book or enjoying it. So don't get hung up on them.

Chris and Gail had a delicious slow burn that was hot and fun. Gail has a lot of issues to work through, mind you I said has, magic dick does not fix everything. His growth and acceptance is nice, this is the first book in a series so maybe he'll get a little more done as a secondary character.

Chris is a Daddy Dom and delicious, and everything you want in a sexy Santa. He was exactly what you need in a Christmas escape. I'm glad he found Gail.

Buy the book, read the book and review the book. Happy Holidays should abound. Ask any questions you want.
74 reviews1 follower
December 13, 2019
Everyone loves Christmas but Gail. Gail is lost, living on the streets with no hope for tomorrow. Then Santa breaks in his window and tells him he needs a Mr. Claus for Christmas. Gail doesn't believe he is worthy of anything but goes with Santa and gets caught up in the Christmas magic, as well as his attraction to Daddy...oops, Santa. The story is about how love can make you a better person, can make the world a better place. I will admit that I cried when Gail let all of his insecurities show and the ways Chris showed how much he loved his boy.
I loved these characters. Gail was the perfect little lost boy and Chris became not only a Daddy, but the epitomy of Santa. It is so very true that love can change everything.
I will never be able to think about sitting on Santa's lap the same way.
It's an incredibly quick read...get your tissues and enjoy!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Audrey Pott.
680 reviews1 follower
December 13, 2019
Brea made this story an easy read, the words flowed, Gail had me crying for his devastating past, he was constantly told he was worthless, unlovable and dumb. It took Chris (Santa), the elves especially Elizer who would become Gail’s best friend, Mrs. Claus and many more to realise his worth. This was supposed to be a temporary arrangement, but as Chris and Gail got to know each other, the intimate hot scenes becoming so much more, lots of laughs, sleigh ride, cookies and Christmas magic made this a delightful read.

I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book for my honest opinions of which I’m under no obligation to do so. I absolutely recommend this book and can’t wait for the next in this series.
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123 reviews7 followers
December 27, 2021
"Would you like to taste Santa?"

The concept was interesting, and the worldbuilding was well done, but there was so much lost because of the editing--or lack thereof--this book had. I'm not one to trash books for a grammatical error here and there; in fact, my all-time favorite book has a slightly confusing scene where the two main characters' names get confused.

Unfortunately, it became difficult to interpret sentences like, "I love. love." and characters shouting or calling to each other from inches away after the fourth or fifth time in a row. I probably won't read another of Alepoú's books, which is a shame because it was otherwise enjoyable. It wasn't unreadable, but it made it very difficult to immerse myself in the book.
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