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Noelle
A Naughty Christmas Novella
Because unwrapping your Christmas Gift is only half the fun. . . .
Straight-Lace. That's what Gabriel calls me. But it's not who I am. Before I go home for Christmas, I have to tell him. I'll tell him how fast my heart beats when he's near and how sexy his ink and piercings are. I'll tell him. Tonight.
Noelle. My Christmas Angel. She has no idea how much I want to possess her, and how deep my feelings run. One touch wasn't enough. I want her. All of her. When she steps in my bar tonight, she'll know. I'm going to take my Straight-Lace and ruin her for anyone else.
Because unwrapping your Christmas Gift is only half the fun. . . .
Straight-Lace. That's what Gabriel calls me. But it's not who I am. Before I go home for Christmas, I have to tell him. I'll tell him how fast my heart beats when he's near and how sexy his ink and piercings are. I'll tell him. Tonight.
Noelle. My Christmas Angel. She has no idea how much I want to possess her, and how deep my feelings run. One touch wasn't enough. I want her. All of her. When she steps in my bar tonight, she'll know. I'm going to take my Straight-Lace and ruin her for anyone else.
- GenresChristmas
63 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 12, 2021
1 person is currently reading
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About the author
Kat Long
12 books230 followersI live at the beach with my Happily Ever After, a daughter, and two irritating but lovable cats.
Before I started writing contemporary romance, I graduated with a Master’s Degree in School Psychology from The University of West Alabama. Now, by day I work in finance and by night I'm a writer.
My characters are sexy and clever, but in real life, I'm the ultimate over-thinker. Let’s face it, my inner monologues would not make good reading!
When I'm not writing swoony stories or reading Dramione FanFiction, I'm probably watching Animal Planet in yoga pants, trying not to over-water my succulents, and wondering if the real meaning of life is forty-two.
READERS MAKE MY WORLD GO ROUND:
https://linktr.ee/KatLongRomance
Before I started writing contemporary romance, I graduated with a Master’s Degree in School Psychology from The University of West Alabama. Now, by day I work in finance and by night I'm a writer.
My characters are sexy and clever, but in real life, I'm the ultimate over-thinker. Let’s face it, my inner monologues would not make good reading!
When I'm not writing swoony stories or reading Dramione FanFiction, I'm probably watching Animal Planet in yoga pants, trying not to over-water my succulents, and wondering if the real meaning of life is forty-two.
READERS MAKE MY WORLD GO ROUND:
https://linktr.ee/KatLongRomance
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January 2, 2021
A Naughty Novella /Christmas short story that held my interest throughout, I enjoyed reading Gabriel and Noelle/Straight-Lace's story. This is a new Author to me. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 30, 2020
Sweet, quick novella. There's really not much to the story except two people finally getting together after flirting for weeks. The heat level is medium and the characters are nicely fleshed out. if you're looking for a feel good holiday read, this is a good way to spend a half hour.
December 22, 2020
Such a fun, sexy, and quick holiday read! Noelle is a fantastic character and you can’t help but relate to her. Gabriel is definitely book boyfriend material! Anyone looking for a steamy but quick holiday read definitely needs to check this out!
December 19, 2020
This is a fast paced standalone Xmas romance.
Noelle has been visiting Gabe's bar for months and when he finally makes a move he thinks he's scared her off.
This was a great short, hot romance. Gabe is a sweet, hot, tattooed bar owner and Noelle is his 'strait-laced' girl.
Noelle has been visiting Gabe's bar for months and when he finally makes a move he thinks he's scared her off.
This was a great short, hot romance. Gabe is a sweet, hot, tattooed bar owner and Noelle is his 'strait-laced' girl.
December 18, 2020
A four star naughty read. The story is very short and enjoyable. A perfect one to cheer you up. The storyline is very simple. He owns a bar and she’s a college student. They both like like each other and when they both come to terms that it’s time to take a further step into their amicable relationship then sparks break out.
December 20, 2020
Quick read to keep you HOT & STEAMY during the holidays ❣️❣️. Ms Long is a new writer on the scene & I can’t wait to read what else she has in store for us 🔥🔥
January 1, 2021
This is the first work of Kat Long's I have read, but it will definitely not be the last. Noelle is a steamy and romantic Christmas novella that I couldn't put down. Gabe, and artist who also runs his family's bar, has been flirting with master's student Noelle for months. The tatted and pierced bartender calls Noelle "Straight-Lace" which she misinterprets as him making fun of her - even after they share a very hot and passionate kiss. Finally, as she prepares to go home for Christmas break, she decides to prove to Gabe that she is not as straight-laced as he thinks - while he wants to do whatever it take to prove to her he wants her as she is. Gabe is ridiculously hot and romantic, the quintessential book boyfriend - and Noelle is incredibly relatable and authentic. Together, their chemistry is hotter than Hades and may melt your Kindle. This is the perfect holiday romance to curl up with as you ring in the New Year.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 1, 2021
This was a short and steamy novella! Gabriel and Noelle have quite the chemistry together though ti was a bit slow-going for them at first. However, once they got started, they couldn't stop! I thought Gabriel was so sweet and so adorable on how he surprised her! This was an entertaining and fun read!
I received a free advanced review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest opinion.
I received a free advanced review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest opinion.
December 28, 2020
This was a quick read steamy holiday romance.
Noelle is finishing her last semester of her Masters program, interviewing for a job and crushing on Gabriel. He calls her Straight-Laced.
Gabriel is a bearded, tattooed, nipple pierced, eight pack sporting, Christmas loving owner of the Hard to Handle bar. He also designs tattoos for his uncle's clients.
They have flirted with each other for weeks. Noelle has a rough day and goes to the bar and Gabriel plants a smoking hot kiss on her. They reconnect the night before she leaves for Christmas break and get nipple tattoos together, then spend the night together. He is miserable with her gone and surprises her at her parent's house and they start their HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Noelle is finishing her last semester of her Masters program, interviewing for a job and crushing on Gabriel. He calls her Straight-Laced.
Gabriel is a bearded, tattooed, nipple pierced, eight pack sporting, Christmas loving owner of the Hard to Handle bar. He also designs tattoos for his uncle's clients.
They have flirted with each other for weeks. Noelle has a rough day and goes to the bar and Gabriel plants a smoking hot kiss on her. They reconnect the night before she leaves for Christmas break and get nipple tattoos together, then spend the night together. He is miserable with her gone and surprises her at her parent's house and they start their HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 7, 2021
A quick and steamy holiday short read. He calls her straight-Laced she's crushing on him, can the Master student and the tattoed bar owner become more than just flirty banter.
The story is short but it encompasses the characters well and it was a good pick me up read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The story is short but it encompasses the characters well and it was a good pick me up read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 1, 2021
This is the 1st book I've read written by Kat Long; she has done a great job at writing a good short story; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
January 1, 2021
A fantastic page-turner! It is fast pace, engaging, funny, steamy, sweet, and well written. The characters you will love; the chemistry between them is off the charts! Definitely recommended!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 1, 2021
A quick holiday romance that will fire up your blood. Good plot and story. Enjoyed the romance from start to finish.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 29, 2020
This was a short read. It's one of those books where the girl thinks the guy only wants a temporary fling but he actually wants a relationship. It's double POV which I liked because we were able to see how the guy, Gabe, felt. Perfect for a quick late-night read. The sexy scenes were hot and well written, and at the end of the day, isn't that what we're all looking for?
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
December 17, 2020
Noelle • A Naughty Christmas Novella
*ARC Review*
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@katlong.romance
Gabe works at a bar in a college town and Noelle, a grad student, visits often. After months of friendship, Noelle decides to tell Gabe how she really feels about him. Of course, Gabe feels the same 😉
Goodness gracious, this story is hot, hot, hot 🔥 It's a fast, steamy Christmas read. Obviously, there's not a ton of time for plot develop, but Kat does a wonderful job in such a short amount of pages. She's still able to develop the characters and create chemistry to draw the reader in. Not gonna lie, I would definitely love more of their story! Definitely recommend!
*ARC Review*
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@katlong.romance
Gabe works at a bar in a college town and Noelle, a grad student, visits often. After months of friendship, Noelle decides to tell Gabe how she really feels about him. Of course, Gabe feels the same 😉
Goodness gracious, this story is hot, hot, hot 🔥 It's a fast, steamy Christmas read. Obviously, there's not a ton of time for plot develop, but Kat does a wonderful job in such a short amount of pages. She's still able to develop the characters and create chemistry to draw the reader in. Not gonna lie, I would definitely love more of their story! Definitely recommend!
December 19, 2020
Well, if you want a book that will warm your insides, rev engine, this is it. It's also perfect to read something quick when you don't have a lot of time. It's a well-written novella.
You get just enough of backstory between Noelle and Gabriel before you get the here and now. You literally get the heat of the moment present. You end with where they are going.
You get just enough of backstory between Noelle and Gabriel before you get the here and now. You literally get the heat of the moment present. You end with where they are going.
December 17, 2020
Sexy, muscular, tatted up bartender who happens to love all things Christmas? Cute, straight-laced college girl who also loves Christmas and has a thing for said hot sexy bartender?? Yes! sign. me.up!
Add in the all cheesy Christmas puns (oh, how I love them) and the hot as hades steam between Noelle and Gabriel and you have a novella that I blazed through within an hour. This story is exactly what you need to escape.
Add in the all cheesy Christmas puns (oh, how I love them) and the hot as hades steam between Noelle and Gabriel and you have a novella that I blazed through within an hour. This story is exactly what you need to escape.
December 17, 2020
I received a free copy of this book from the author and this is my honest review.
This is a very short, quick steamy Christmas romance. It is about 55 pages long but does manage to have a storyline and a lot of steamy scenes! I enjoyed the book but would like it to see it continue possibly into a full length book where I could see more character development. A great fun read if you’re short on time.
This is a very short, quick steamy Christmas romance. It is about 55 pages long but does manage to have a storyline and a lot of steamy scenes! I enjoyed the book but would like it to see it continue possibly into a full length book where I could see more character development. A great fun read if you’re short on time.
December 15, 2020
After dealing with 2020, all I want for Christmas is to wake up and find Gabriel knocking on my door. He's definitely right-before-bed book boyfriend material. He's the tattooed man of my book dreams!!
Him and Noelle story was just what I could ask for. Lots of steam. She might be nicknamed "straight-lace" but this woman is so much more. Her dream is to show him just that.
Get ready to taste the "naughty and spice". I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.
Him and Noelle story was just what I could ask for. Lots of steam. She might be nicknamed "straight-lace" but this woman is so much more. Her dream is to show him just that.
Get ready to taste the "naughty and spice". I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.
December 15, 2020
Noelle has the hots for Gabriel and vice versa. They've been flirting back and forth. Then right before her Christmas break they hook up and realize how much they jive.
This was a quick read! The writing was very good. Ms. Long is a new writer to me and I look forward to more of her work.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a quick read! The writing was very good. Ms. Long is a new writer to me and I look forward to more of her work.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 16, 2020
Cute sweet and steamy Christmas novella. Bright and happy ever after.
December 17, 2020
Such a cute story and so well written. Loved every part of it. If you’re looking for a good holiday read this is it.
December 16, 2020
Lust and pent up desire melt the icy snow outside in this quick, hot and steamy Christmas novella by Kat Long.
Suitable for adult readers.
Suitable for adult readers.
February 10, 2021
Short and Sexy
If you are missing Christmas, this steamy read will bring back that holiday feeling. Gabriel and Noelle have all the heat and the cutest HEA! Five stars!
If you are missing Christmas, this steamy read will bring back that holiday feeling. Gabriel and Noelle have all the heat and the cutest HEA! Five stars!
October 23, 2024
Communication Can Be Rewarding -
Gabe and Noelle had been playing chicken with their feelings for a while, but unconsciously came to the decision to confess, even though they were weary of each other’s response. Fortunately, finally declaring their feelings for each other gave them the chance at exploring a relationship, but what sealed it for them was Gabe’s actions after their night together. I really enjoyed reading this feel-good Christmas romance short story, that will be perfect for your lunch time entertainment. This author may be new to me, but I am looking forward to reading more of her books in the future.
I received a copy of this book free and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Gabe and Noelle had been playing chicken with their feelings for a while, but unconsciously came to the decision to confess, even though they were weary of each other’s response. Fortunately, finally declaring their feelings for each other gave them the chance at exploring a relationship, but what sealed it for them was Gabe’s actions after their night together. I really enjoyed reading this feel-good Christmas romance short story, that will be perfect for your lunch time entertainment. This author may be new to me, but I am looking forward to reading more of her books in the future.
I received a copy of this book free and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 6, 2021
All you really need in your life for Christmas is a cute little read, right?! Omg, this book was AWESOME! I loved it so much! So much cuteness and sass in a bad-ass package!
Gabe is ALL the levels of scrumptious! I was invested from the first page to the end, PLUS I'm reading the teaser for her next book, because OF COURSE I'mma be reading all the books from now on. This is EXACTLY what I needed! So much cuteness, smuttiness and Christmas funnn!!!!
I looooove that they both love Christmas and the badass, tattooed sexy rawr-man with his Christmas-obsession was EVERYTHING I DIDNT KNOW I NEEDED!!!
I will be reading ALL of Kat Long's books. She's definitely added to the new fave list. GIMME ALL DA BOOKS!!!!
Gabe is ALL the levels of scrumptious! I was invested from the first page to the end, PLUS I'm reading the teaser for her next book, because OF COURSE I'mma be reading all the books from now on. This is EXACTLY what I needed! So much cuteness, smuttiness and Christmas funnn!!!!
I looooove that they both love Christmas and the badass, tattooed sexy rawr-man with his Christmas-obsession was EVERYTHING I DIDNT KNOW I NEEDED!!!
I will be reading ALL of Kat Long's books. She's definitely added to the new fave list. GIMME ALL DA BOOKS!!!!
January 16, 2021
Gabriel and Noelle are complete opposites as he is tattooed and pierced and calls her straight-laced. They have feelings for each other but neither has acted on them. Their chemistry is hot but will they finally act on their feelings?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 10, 2024
Short story about Gabriel and Noelle and their beautiful beginning. Loved it!
January 5, 2021
Gabe and Noelle are attracted to each other but don't do anything about it. Noelle is going home for Christmas and decides she needs to make a move before she goes home. I enjoyed this book.
January 7, 2021
All I want for Christmas is GABRIEL! Fantastic read by the hottest new author Kat Long. Loved reading this Christmas Novella — perfect amount of steam and love! Can’t wait to read more of Kat Longs books.
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