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A Navy SEAL for Christmas
A classic holiday meet cute, except one of them is naked... for art! And therefore off-limits.Navy SEAL Ben Simmons' return from an overseas tour hasn't gone exactly to plan. He surprises even himself by agreeing to be a model in a life-drawing art class, because the alternative is a lonely, boring holiday break.
For high school teacher Chelsea Doyle, who is spending Christmas alone for the first time in her life, the art class she's signed up for should be a highlight. She isn't prepared for the off-limits model to be drop-dead gorgeous, or to discover the next day that he's her brand-new next door neighbor. Too bad she's signed a waiver to treat him with nothing but professional distance. No kissing, flirting, or anything else his sexy smile suggests.
For high school teacher Chelsea Doyle, who is spending Christmas alone for the first time in her life, the art class she's signed up for should be a highlight. She isn't prepared for the off-limits model to be drop-dead gorgeous, or to discover the next day that he's her brand-new next door neighbor. Too bad she's signed a waiver to treat him with nothing but professional distance. No kissing, flirting, or anything else his sexy smile suggests.
188 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 7, 2021
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Zoe York
125 books1,348 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Zoe York is a busy working mom of two young boys, wife to a very understanding soldier, and creator of modern, sexy, small town contemporary romances.
She lives in London, Ontario and is currently chugging Americanos, wiping sticky fingers, and dreaming of heroes in and out of uniform.
She lives in London, Ontario and is currently chugging Americanos, wiping sticky fingers, and dreaming of heroes in and out of uniform.
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December 29, 2021
A Navy Seal for Christmas is my very first book by Zoe York. I’ve been wanting to read one of her books for awhile and this particular one was offered in Kindle Unlimited so I grabbed it right away. Best Decision Ever! I loved it!
After discovering his girl friend cheating on him, Ben Simmons leaves for a six month deployment with his life in turmoil. Now he’s back home and ready to settle in to his new apartment. It’s just a few days before Christmas and he’ll be spending it alone. Except none of his belongings have been delivered yet. His buddy recommends him to pose as a model in a life drawing art class. It’s a way to make a few extra dollars so why not? Which is where he first saw her. One look and he was hooked.
Chelsea Doyle is a high school math teacher. All of Chelsea’s family has other obligations this year so it’s her first time spending the holiday alone. So she enrolls in an art class to pursue something she loves, drawing, as a gift to herself. Only she hadn’t counted on the absolutely gorgeous model.
“Meeting you and feeling this instant connection has been the Christmas gift I couldn’t bring myself to hope for.”
These two experience instant everything. Then they discover they are actual next door neighbors. They both struggle with how fast their feelings for each other grow and with how different their lives are from one another. But the feelings are there and grow stronger every day. Maybe things are moving fast but they couldn’t feel more right!
I loved every single thing about this book. It was sweet and the sexy times were hotter than hot. I loved the intensity of their feelings for each other and watching them accept them. For my very first Zoe York book, I couldn’t have chosen better. If you want a quick, steamy, holiday read that will make you sigh and swoon. Look no further.
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After discovering his girl friend cheating on him, Ben Simmons leaves for a six month deployment with his life in turmoil. Now he’s back home and ready to settle in to his new apartment. It’s just a few days before Christmas and he’ll be spending it alone. Except none of his belongings have been delivered yet. His buddy recommends him to pose as a model in a life drawing art class. It’s a way to make a few extra dollars so why not? Which is where he first saw her. One look and he was hooked.
Chelsea Doyle is a high school math teacher. All of Chelsea’s family has other obligations this year so it’s her first time spending the holiday alone. So she enrolls in an art class to pursue something she loves, drawing, as a gift to herself. Only she hadn’t counted on the absolutely gorgeous model.
“Meeting you and feeling this instant connection has been the Christmas gift I couldn’t bring myself to hope for.”
These two experience instant everything. Then they discover they are actual next door neighbors. They both struggle with how fast their feelings for each other grow and with how different their lives are from one another. But the feelings are there and grow stronger every day. Maybe things are moving fast but they couldn’t feel more right!
I loved every single thing about this book. It was sweet and the sexy times were hotter than hot. I loved the intensity of their feelings for each other and watching them accept them. For my very first Zoe York book, I couldn’t have chosen better. If you want a quick, steamy, holiday read that will make you sigh and swoon. Look no further.
For more about this book and so many others, come and visit me at Carol's Crazy Bookish World.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Carol...
December 8, 2021
The softest, sexiest, hottest and honest Christmas romance I’ve read.
You know how sometimes we complain about miscommunication used as romance plot device and how instalove feels fabricated?
But what if the secret to love at first sight and instalove was… perfect, honest, open communication? (and great sex, lots of it)
Absolutely LOVED Chelsea and Ben! I need MORE!
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You know how sometimes we complain about miscommunication used as romance plot device and how instalove feels fabricated?
But what if the secret to love at first sight and instalove was… perfect, honest, open communication? (and great sex, lots of it)
Absolutely LOVED Chelsea and Ben! I need MORE!
More reviews and book talk at :
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December 21, 2022
'Esto es lo que siento cuando te miro. Ésta ancla firme a la tierra, como si te agarrara, serás un punto de amarre. Veo tu fuerza y calma inquebrantable'.
•Mi opinión puede contener Spoilers.
•Esta destinada a ser un descargo personal no para que alguien más lea pero si lo haces y te ofende, me disculpo porque sé lo que es que te guste un libro y otros lo critiquen.
✨🎄✨A Navy seal for christmas de Zoe York de la Antología Winter love✨🎄✨
Argumento:
✨El regreso del Navy SEAL Ben Simmons de una gira por el extranjero no ha salido exactamente como estaba planeado. Incluso se sorprende a sí mismo al aceptar ser modelo en una clase de arte de dibujo natural, porque la alternativa son unas vacaciones solitarias y aburridas.
Para la maestra de secundaria Chelsea Doyle, que pasa la Navidad sola por primera vez en su vida, la clase de arte a la que se inscribió debería ser lo más destacado. No está preparada para que el modelo fuera de los límites sea increíblemente hermoso, o para descubrir al día siguiente que él es su nuevo vecino de al lado.
Un Navy SEAL para Navidad es una celebración alegre y lujuriosa de la magia navideña para las personas que no suelen creer en el amor a primera vista.✨
Mí humilde opinión:
❄️Me encantó!!! Este fue un romance corto de amor a primera vista navideño, tan dulce de leche y tan sexy que me tuvo encantada hasta el final.
Nunca leí esta autora pero si en sus libros hay más marines como Ben me apunto a leer más de ella.
Adoré a Ben y Chelsea a la primera, eran lindos juntos, con una química de alto voltaje, tenían esos encuentros casuales que me hacían querer que se junten ya. Los personajes estaban bastante bien desarrollados a pesar de lo corto del libro y la historia simple pero significativa para la época navideña, entretenida y con muchos momentos dulces y candentes.
Estuvo tan bueno que quería que fuera más largo!❄️
No pude conmigo misma, tuve que volver a leerlo este año, así de mucho amo a Ben💖
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November 14, 2021First read by some readers in a newsletter exclusive short story, this book is finished now as a Christmas novella ... a classic holiday meet cute, except one of them is naked...for art! And therefore off-limits.
Navy SEAL Ben Simmons' return from an overseas tour hasn't gone exactly to plan. He surprises even himself by agreeing to be a model in a life-drawing art class, because the alternative is a lonely, boring holiday break.
For high school teacher Chelsea Doyle, who is spending Christmas alone for the first time in her life, the art class she's signed up for should be a highlight. She isn't prepared for the off-limits model to be drop-dead gorgeous, or to discover the next day that he's her brand-new next door neighbor.
Too bad she's signed a waiver to treat him with nothing but professional distance. No kissing, flirting, or anything else his sexy smile suggests.
(This is a long novella, roughly 30,000 words or 130 pages)
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Navy SEAL Ben Simmons' return from an overseas tour hasn't gone exactly to plan. He surprises even himself by agreeing to be a model in a life-drawing art class, because the alternative is a lonely, boring holiday break.
For high school teacher Chelsea Doyle, who is spending Christmas alone for the first time in her life, the art class she's signed up for should be a highlight. She isn't prepared for the off-limits model to be drop-dead gorgeous, or to discover the next day that he's her brand-new next door neighbor.
Too bad she's signed a waiver to treat him with nothing but professional distance. No kissing, flirting, or anything else his sexy smile suggests.
(This is a long novella, roughly 30,000 words or 130 pages)
Amazon: https://smarturl.it/SEALChristmasAmazon
Apple: https://smarturl.it/SEALChristmasApple
Kobo: https://smarturl.it/SEALChristmasKobo
BN: https://smarturl.it/SEALChristmasNook
Google: https://smarturl.it/SEALChristmasAndroid
December 18, 2020
Loved it!!! Would totally read more about these two as well.
December 5, 2021
It's been a hot minute since my last Zoe York book and this novella was just the right thing to remind me that I love her words.
Both Ben and Chelsea were drawn to each other since the first time they saw each other. Their relationship was fast paced but that didn't take away from the story which felt (surprisingly) real. The way they fell for each other to the way she was trying to slow down (just a bit) was perfect in every way. The story was funny and sweet and left me with a big smile on my face.
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog ***
Both Ben and Chelsea were drawn to each other since the first time they saw each other. Their relationship was fast paced but that didn't take away from the story which felt (surprisingly) real. The way they fell for each other to the way she was trying to slow down (just a bit) was perfect in every way. The story was funny and sweet and left me with a big smile on my face.
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog ***
December 6, 2021
This is a very sweet and sexy novel about a sweet teacher with an art skill and a Navy Seal who wants to make an extra buck in Christmas and ended up being a model for her art class.
It is funny, sweet and so sexy how these two met and ended up together.
Ben and Chelsea romance is fast and strong with a lot of good scenes.
I just loved it!
It is funny, sweet and so sexy how these two met and ended up together.
Ben and Chelsea romance is fast and strong with a lot of good scenes.
I just loved it!
April 13, 2022
Una corta y bonita historia de amor. Pese a ser breve, la relacion de los protagonistas no me parecio nada precipitada, en mi opinion, el desarrollo que le dio la autora es ideal y ayudo a que su conexion no resulte fantasiosa o artificial.
Este es mi primer libro de la autora pero no creo que sea el ultimo, me gusto su estilo sencillo y sin embargo nada soso.
En conclusion, una novela que se lee en un suspiro y que te deja satisfecha. Recomendable!
2.75 Estrellas!
January 2, 2022
Every time I see a new Navy SEAL book by this author I know I'm in for a treat! I loved the concept of this one, with Ben agreeing to a temp modelling job over the holidays only to discover that the woman eyeing him over her canvas is his new neighbor, high school teacher Chelsea. It's an insta- lust/ insta-love story, and two lonely people getting a special Christmas (complete with an epilogue and long term HEA). Savor this one with some good chocolate.
November 22, 2021
Oh my word, these two were just too cute (and sexy)!!! As meet cutes go, being naked and studying said naked person is a pretty good one. Then to learn it seems the fates have aligned to bring you together, with clothes on, as well just set things up even more perfectly. Neither was looking for anyone, had any reason to expect someone would cross their path they were attracted to, but, that is when things always happen. Best thing was, they recognized that this was something unusual, but decided to go with it anyway. While it moves fast, their relationship doesn’t skimp on the emotional aspects or their thinking, it just what it is, and they accept it that way. Loved it <3
November 28, 2021
This book is just so sweet.
4,5 stars
This author is easily and fastly becoming a new favorite. Her characters are utterly lovable, her story is enchanting and the whole scenery is addicting.
Ben and Chelsea were adorable. Their feelings came effortlessly, their connection was natural and their chemistry was enthraling.
Add to all that a Christmassy background and this book became the perfect get away from real life. I absorbed the hopeful feelings and I found myself living that dream they were creating..
It was adorable, fast paced (yet not rushed) and a great way to relax and enjoy this time of year.
4,5 stars
This author is easily and fastly becoming a new favorite. Her characters are utterly lovable, her story is enchanting and the whole scenery is addicting.
Ben and Chelsea were adorable. Their feelings came effortlessly, their connection was natural and their chemistry was enthraling.
Add to all that a Christmassy background and this book became the perfect get away from real life. I absorbed the hopeful feelings and I found myself living that dream they were creating..
It was adorable, fast paced (yet not rushed) and a great way to relax and enjoy this time of year.
December 23, 2021
Rating: 3 stars
What I Liked: This was really cute and sweet. It’s definitely a whirlwind of a book - a surprising amount happens given its length and it trips along nicely. There’s a really fun and steamy relationship between the two main characters, Chelsea and Ben, and I enjoyed the fantasy element of this. It was very romantic.
What I Didn’t: This isn’t a major criticism, but it did sort of read a bit like the author was literally making things up as she went along - by that I mean, some of the changes in the plot felt a little bit sudden and rushed and it did take me out of the story a little bit.
Overall: THis was a really fun and cute novella and I had a fun time reading it. It was very light and entertaining.
Would I Recommend It?: Yes, if you want a fun, sexy Christmas novella with a Navy SEAL hero and a lot of instalove / instalust.
Would I Read Something By The Author Again?: Yes.
Content Notes:
What I Liked: This was really cute and sweet. It’s definitely a whirlwind of a book - a surprising amount happens given its length and it trips along nicely. There’s a really fun and steamy relationship between the two main characters, Chelsea and Ben, and I enjoyed the fantasy element of this. It was very romantic.
What I Didn’t: This isn’t a major criticism, but it did sort of read a bit like the author was literally making things up as she went along - by that I mean, some of the changes in the plot felt a little bit sudden and rushed and it did take me out of the story a little bit.
Overall: THis was a really fun and cute novella and I had a fun time reading it. It was very light and entertaining.
Would I Recommend It?: Yes, if you want a fun, sexy Christmas novella with a Navy SEAL hero and a lot of instalove / instalust.
Would I Read Something By The Author Again?: Yes.
Content Notes:
January 5, 2022
This is my first book by this author and I loved her prose. It's fluid, entertaining, without exaggeration and most importantly it's sex was hot without turning into porn.
I fell in love with Ben and Chelsea. Their love came across as genuine and sincere.
It was nice to accompany them on their journey to that love, to see how they enjoyed the time they had to get to know each other and, although it was rushed, their marriage was real, real. That week led them to a lifetime of happiness.
It was very realistic to me that Ben didn't offer Chelsea to leave her passion for the military behind just because she came into his life and she, as difficult as it is to be a soldier's wife, rose to the occasion by stoically enduring her status.
Loved the story. That about sums it up.
I fell in love with Ben and Chelsea. Their love came across as genuine and sincere.
It was nice to accompany them on their journey to that love, to see how they enjoyed the time they had to get to know each other and, although it was rushed, their marriage was real, real. That week led them to a lifetime of happiness.
It was very realistic to me that Ben didn't offer Chelsea to leave her passion for the military behind just because she came into his life and she, as difficult as it is to be a soldier's wife, rose to the occasion by stoically enduring her status.
Loved the story. That about sums it up.
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November 23, 2021This is a wonderful love at first sight book by Zoe York.
Ben is a Navy Seal and is trying to recover from a broken heart after his girlfriend cheated on him. Chelsea is a teacher and has decided to take an art class during her Christmas break. When Chelsea walks into class and finds out the Ben is the model for the class.. the flirting begins. Problems is she signed a waiver saying she can't date the models.... so it's coffee for now.
After the classes end until after Christmas they start dating and very quickly fall in love with each other.
Even during the holidays they meet each others families.
Wonderful and loving book. Love happy endings.
Thank you Zoe
Ben is a Navy Seal and is trying to recover from a broken heart after his girlfriend cheated on him. Chelsea is a teacher and has decided to take an art class during her Christmas break. When Chelsea walks into class and finds out the Ben is the model for the class.. the flirting begins. Problems is she signed a waiver saying she can't date the models.... so it's coffee for now.
After the classes end until after Christmas they start dating and very quickly fall in love with each other.
Even during the holidays they meet each others families.
Wonderful and loving book. Love happy endings.
Thank you Zoe
December 9, 2025
The couple: Ben and Chelsea
Romance trope: neighbors
Length: 188 pages
Plot: Chelsea is going to be alone for Christmas for the first time ever, so she signs up for a life drawing class. Ben agrees to substitute as model for a friend of his. When they discover they are neighbors, it seems like fate, but Chelsea isn't sure she should violate the agreement she signed when she joined the class to not hit on the model. Some things are just meant to be though.
Commentary: Cute enough. Chelsea was a rule follower, wasn't she?! I thought this was a great example of "when you meet the right one, you'll know!"
Romance trope: neighbors
Length: 188 pages
Plot: Chelsea is going to be alone for Christmas for the first time ever, so she signs up for a life drawing class. Ben agrees to substitute as model for a friend of his. When they discover they are neighbors, it seems like fate, but Chelsea isn't sure she should violate the agreement she signed when she joined the class to not hit on the model. Some things are just meant to be though.
Commentary: Cute enough. Chelsea was a rule follower, wasn't she?! I thought this was a great example of "when you meet the right one, you'll know!"
November 27, 2021
Ben Simmons and Chelsea Doyle couldn’t be more different - he’s a Navy SEAL used to high pace action, being away on duty for lengths of time and not having much in the way of a home, while she’s a Math Teacher full of practicality and used to only meeting people in a specific social circle - but sometimes when you know, you just know and Ben and Chelsea know that they are drawn to each other. Two lonely hearts meet in the strangest of places over the Christmas break - a live drawing class where Ben, needing some extra cash, agrees to be the model. Wowza!! The chance meeting brings about a whirlwind romance.
Zoey York warms our hearts with a story about being in the right place at the right time and giving in to your gut instincts, that flutter in the belly that tells you that you’ve just met someone special. A Navy SEAL for Christmas was heart-warming. This short read inspires us to just give in to love.
I received an ARC from the author and was delighted with the opportunity to review this little Christmas gift for readers wanting a heart-warming romance.
Perhaps we’ll meet Ben and Chelsea again in the near future?!
Zoey York warms our hearts with a story about being in the right place at the right time and giving in to your gut instincts, that flutter in the belly that tells you that you’ve just met someone special. A Navy SEAL for Christmas was heart-warming. This short read inspires us to just give in to love.
I received an ARC from the author and was delighted with the opportunity to review this little Christmas gift for readers wanting a heart-warming romance.
Perhaps we’ll meet Ben and Chelsea again in the near future?!
December 14, 2021
I received an ARC from the author, and I’ll start by saying that Zoe York is definitely in the top ten of my favorites. That said, I’m not able to give this particular novella five stars. I really did enjoy it and I found the characters, Ben and Chelsea, realistic and relatable. It’s a love-at-first-sight story, and I’m fine with those too. It veers into painting their relationship as almost a fairytale romance, and even that I can handle. What bothered me was when the characters started voicing their undying love for one another. This may not bother other readers, but to me, it felt saccharine and overdone. I guess I found it hard to believe that either of them could harbor such strong emotions for the other when they’d had so little time together.
Love-at-first-sight is all well and good, and I can even see a couple determining that they are meant to be together and should be married within a very short time. However, I’ve always imagined that kind of decision accompanied a feeling that love would grow over time and not that it was already so intense. Perhaps that is my misconception. Be that as it may, it pulled me out of the story, and as a result, reminded me that it was fictional. Since my main reason for reading fiction is to escape reality for a few moments at a time, I don’t like when I’m pulled from the fantasy to question the likelihood of something that’s happening. I still recommend the book because it’s a great story to get you in the mood for Christmas miracles.
Love-at-first-sight is all well and good, and I can even see a couple determining that they are meant to be together and should be married within a very short time. However, I’ve always imagined that kind of decision accompanied a feeling that love would grow over time and not that it was already so intense. Perhaps that is my misconception. Be that as it may, it pulled me out of the story, and as a result, reminded me that it was fictional. Since my main reason for reading fiction is to escape reality for a few moments at a time, I don’t like when I’m pulled from the fantasy to question the likelihood of something that’s happening. I still recommend the book because it’s a great story to get you in the mood for Christmas miracles.
December 8, 2021
I was provided an ARC of "A Navy SEAL for Christmas" in exchange for an honest book review.
A Navy SEAL returning from a six-month mission, moving into housing he's never seen and without the creature comfort of furnishings which have been lost in transit. A math teacher determined not to wallow in deep feelings without the nearness of family during her favorite holiday. An unexpected opportunity to do something outside of the box. Fate placing them in the same locations, repeatedly. Romance with a healthy dose of sex. Yes, Please!
I LOVED this book! Both main characters were strong in their own ways and extremely likeable. Each was struggling with the fallout of loneliness just ahead of the holidays. There was a good pace to the story, as well as a believable story line. I appreciated the tension between them and the anxiousness as to whether or not their feelings for each other were truly the real thing...in such a short period of time. I felt the author may have been sharing some personal experiences through the tale. The characters' emotions were so well written the story didn't feel like fiction.
For me, there has to be a HEA, and this book did not disappoint.
I'm quite sure I've read over 30 stories by this author. Zoe York is one of my favorite story tellers.
A Navy SEAL returning from a six-month mission, moving into housing he's never seen and without the creature comfort of furnishings which have been lost in transit. A math teacher determined not to wallow in deep feelings without the nearness of family during her favorite holiday. An unexpected opportunity to do something outside of the box. Fate placing them in the same locations, repeatedly. Romance with a healthy dose of sex. Yes, Please!
I LOVED this book! Both main characters were strong in their own ways and extremely likeable. Each was struggling with the fallout of loneliness just ahead of the holidays. There was a good pace to the story, as well as a believable story line. I appreciated the tension between them and the anxiousness as to whether or not their feelings for each other were truly the real thing...in such a short period of time. I felt the author may have been sharing some personal experiences through the tale. The characters' emotions were so well written the story didn't feel like fiction.
For me, there has to be a HEA, and this book did not disappoint.
I'm quite sure I've read over 30 stories by this author. Zoe York is one of my favorite story tellers.
October 22, 2021
Navy SEAL and a school teacher? Yes…and meeting in an art class? Double yes! Wonderful story for the holidays!
December 5, 2020
Recently returned from a six month overseas deployment, Navy SEAL Ben Simmons' is sitting in an empty apartment and dreading the holidays alone. His ex-girlfriend left him for his former roommate before his deployment and he has no family close by. Surprising even himself, he agrees to cover his friend's life drawing class modeling gig. He has a great body he's worked hard on, why not make some cash displaying it for art?
High School math teacher Chelsea Doyle is delighted to discover the beautiful new model looks a lot like the sexy actors on the Navy SEAL TV show she has playing on repeat as she grades assignments over the holiday break, and apparently he can't make eye contact with her. Worried she's made him uncomfortable, she instead finds out he's desperate to avoid her gaze as to also avoid having a physical reaction to her stare during class.
These two keep it above board until the class is over, fighting their chemistry and heat the whole way, until it finally gets to be explored under the lights of the Christmas tree Ben helps Chelsea set up in his empty apartment.
Sweet and steamy, just the way I like them for the holidays!
High School math teacher Chelsea Doyle is delighted to discover the beautiful new model looks a lot like the sexy actors on the Navy SEAL TV show she has playing on repeat as she grades assignments over the holiday break, and apparently he can't make eye contact with her. Worried she's made him uncomfortable, she instead finds out he's desperate to avoid her gaze as to also avoid having a physical reaction to her stare during class.
These two keep it above board until the class is over, fighting their chemistry and heat the whole way, until it finally gets to be explored under the lights of the Christmas tree Ben helps Chelsea set up in his empty apartment.
Sweet and steamy, just the way I like them for the holidays!
August 4, 2023
3.5 stars
This book was sweet, funny, and serious all at the same time. It's insta-love and insta-lust.
Ben gets cheated on, and he obviously feels hurt and doesn't want to have a girlfriend any time soon. Until he is posing naked as a model in a life-drawing art class and sets his eyes on Chelsea.
Do you believe in love at first sight? If yes, then this book is for you.
Ben is kind, loving, and gentle towards Chelsea. Chelsea is practical and down-to-earth, as seen by her behavior throughout the novel. And I liked Hannah (Chelsea's sister), who played the perfect matchmaker.
However, to me, some plots in the book felt too spontaneous,
This book was sweet, funny, and serious all at the same time. It's insta-love and insta-lust.
Ben gets cheated on, and he obviously feels hurt and doesn't want to have a girlfriend any time soon. Until he is posing naked as a model in a life-drawing art class and sets his eyes on Chelsea.
Do you believe in love at first sight? If yes, then this book is for you.
Ben is kind, loving, and gentle towards Chelsea. Chelsea is practical and down-to-earth, as seen by her behavior throughout the novel. And I liked Hannah (Chelsea's sister), who played the perfect matchmaker.
However, to me, some plots in the book felt too spontaneous,
December 13, 2021
This was a cute, fun and quick read. It was definitely heavy on the spice, intense, super sexy and a little bit emotional.
It was a short story so there wasn't much character development, more insta-love than anything. Which actually worked well here. It didn't feel contrived or unbelievable, rushed or ridiculous. It felt warm, sweet and sensual.
It was a short story so there wasn't much character development, more insta-love than anything. Which actually worked well here. It didn't feel contrived or unbelievable, rushed or ridiculous. It felt warm, sweet and sensual.
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December 20, 2020Fantabulous! The SEAL series is one of my fav's and I loved this story.
November 23, 2021
I first read about Ben and Chelsea in Zoe's newsletter. This expanded version is fantastic! Chelsea is a high school math teacher who grades papers with the tv show about SEALS playing in the background. She makes a wish that she could have a SEAL for Christmas. Ben is a Navy SEAL who is home after a six month deployment. The deployment started with him coming home unexpectedly and finding his roommate and his girlfriend having sex. Now he has to find a new place to live while he's deployed. He does find a place but his furniture isn't there when he gets there. A friend suggests that he takes his mind off of his troubles by being a live nude model for an art class. Ben thinks - Why not? Chelsea is taking the art class and sees Ben is the model. His body has all the muscles and she's literally drawn to him, but she's signed a paper saying that the model is off limits during the time of the class. They keep running into each other and the sparks are there, but the waiver stands between them. Then they find out that they are next door neighbors. Things just get better from there with her sister saying that she's living a Hallmark movie. Once the class is over, Ben and Chelsea are free to date. I really like that the romance is fast. The story is a fast read but I felt that there wasn't anything being skipped over because is was a novella. I always like Zoe York's writing and this is a good book. I received an copy to read early and I'm leaving my honest review. I also will be getting my own copy when it's published.
December 6, 2021
This is a Beautiful and Magical Christmas Story and it is Ben and Chelsea's book and it is definitely a must read. Ben is a navy seal and has returned from a assignment and ends up agreeing to be a live model without his clothes for a drawing class so that he doesn't become bored on his holiday break. Chelsea is a high school teacher and because she is on her own for the holidays she decides to sign up for a arts class and she is surprised by her reaction to the beautiful model only to find out the next day that he is her neighbour. The attraction between Ben and Chelsea is instant and very strong but a waiver has been signed and certain rules have to be followed and are not to be broken so they start out as friend's but what will happen when the contract is over. Ben and Chelsea are so good together and absolutely perfect for each other and I loved how the storyline unfolded right before your eye's and I couldn't put this book down as it was a real page turner and so addictive. Zoe York is an amazing writer and one of my favourite authors and she certainly knows how to keep her reader's attention and I can't wait to read more of her books as she never disappoints you. I definitely recommend you read this book and others by her and you will definitely not be disappointed.
I Voluntarily Reviewed a copy of this book.
I Voluntarily Reviewed a copy of this book.
February 28, 2022
Ben comes back from his deployment to a new apartment after having found his girlfriend cheating just before he left. His apartment is devoid of furniture thanks to some mixup, but at least he has something to occupy his time...nude modeling for an art class. It's there he meets Chelsea, a high school math teacher and art enthusiast. The chemistry between them is off the charts hot and the two end up in a whirlwind, crazy fast romance that could just be love at first sight.
For me, this was a fast and fun read, plenty sexy, but this romance was beyond insta-love. These two were committed straight off the bat without even knowing each other. And they were doing crazy stuff like leaving town for the mountains and spontaneously and having (very hot) sex along the way. As fun as this was, I'm just not a huge fan of this kind of instalove - the chemistry, hell yes - but the instalove just sort of took away the realism. The characters started to feel like irresponsible, impulsive teenagers instead of mature, responsible adults. It was a novella, so I get it, but that's where I stand on stuff like that. So, fun read, but not really my cup of tea overall. But I gotta give the author props. She writes some crazy intense chemistry between these two. Whew.
For me, this was a fast and fun read, plenty sexy, but this romance was beyond insta-love. These two were committed straight off the bat without even knowing each other. And they were doing crazy stuff like leaving town for the mountains and spontaneously and having (very hot) sex along the way. As fun as this was, I'm just not a huge fan of this kind of instalove - the chemistry, hell yes - but the instalove just sort of took away the realism. The characters started to feel like irresponsible, impulsive teenagers instead of mature, responsible adults. It was a novella, so I get it, but that's where I stand on stuff like that. So, fun read, but not really my cup of tea overall. But I gotta give the author props. She writes some crazy intense chemistry between these two. Whew.
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November 24, 2021
This was a fun, relatively short holiday novella, perfect for a quick pick-me-up read. Chelsea is an HS teacher who normally spends the holidays with her family, but finds herself alone this year. She's got a few plans to occupy her school break, but can't help feeling a little down. Ben is a Navy SEAL, just off a 6 mo. deployment that started with him discovering his GF in bed with his roommate just as he was heading out to the airport. He finds himself also at loose ends, in a brand new, completely empty apartment as his furniture accidentally ended up in the wrong truck, 2 states away. When one of his SEAL buddies asks him to take his place as an art model for a painting class just before Xmas, he figures "why not?". Much to his surprise, he meets Chelsea in the class, and it's like a bolt of lightning has struck. Then he learns she's his new neighbor, and there's nothing that's going to keep these two apart. This story had lots of sweet moments, LOTS of heat, and a genuinely nice couple that you can't help but root for to find their HEA. I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 9, 2021
3,5 stars. This was a cute holiday read. The ending was a bit OTT. But for a cozy and overly sweet Christmas novel it kinda was expected.
I loved Ben! He was sexy, strong and so sweet. He really was a good guy. Chelsey was a very believable character. The two meet at her art class where he is the nude model and she is one of the art students. There is insta love, but they can’t give into it because of the student/model relationship and she signed a waiver that she can’t get involved with the model. This only lasts two days, because then art class is over. Ben also is Chelsey’s new neighbor, so they keep bumping into each other all the time. Chelsey’s sister is also playing matchmaker. What follows is a cute Christmas read with a larger than large Christmas tree, a snowy road trip to a mountain cabin, some gambling and a surprise ending.
Safe read. Hero not a manwhore, only had girlfriends. His ex-girlfriend cheated on him 6 months ago. Celibate in the meantime. No cheating between both MC’s. No OW/OM drama or sex with OP.
I loved Ben! He was sexy, strong and so sweet. He really was a good guy. Chelsey was a very believable character. The two meet at her art class where he is the nude model and she is one of the art students. There is insta love, but they can’t give into it because of the student/model relationship and she signed a waiver that she can’t get involved with the model. This only lasts two days, because then art class is over. Ben also is Chelsey’s new neighbor, so they keep bumping into each other all the time. Chelsey’s sister is also playing matchmaker. What follows is a cute Christmas read with a larger than large Christmas tree, a snowy road trip to a mountain cabin, some gambling and a surprise ending.
Safe read. Hero not a manwhore, only had girlfriends. His ex-girlfriend cheated on him 6 months ago. Celibate in the meantime. No cheating between both MC’s. No OW/OM drama or sex with OP.
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December 30, 2021
a swoony sexy instalove story
I loved Ben and Chelsea’s story. It’s a swoony sexy instalove story with a side of military hero and forbidden relationship. Ben is a Seal who just returned from a deployment. He rented a new apartment and had his furnishings moved while deployed but there was a mixup so he’s living in an empty apartment. It’s Christmas time and to stay busy and make money he agrees to be a nude figure model. Chelsea is a HS math teacher who is excited about taking a figure drawing class during her Christmas break. Even as model and artist, there is an instant spark between Ben and Chelsea and the universe continues to put them together which nudges their HEA along. Despite this being an instalove story, Ben and Chelsea had meaningful connecting conversations which gave the whirlwind romance a more relatable and realistic flavor. The book was well written with witty dialogue, characters with depth, and an engaging storyline. This was a new to me author and I am adding her to my TBR.
I loved Ben and Chelsea’s story. It’s a swoony sexy instalove story with a side of military hero and forbidden relationship. Ben is a Seal who just returned from a deployment. He rented a new apartment and had his furnishings moved while deployed but there was a mixup so he’s living in an empty apartment. It’s Christmas time and to stay busy and make money he agrees to be a nude figure model. Chelsea is a HS math teacher who is excited about taking a figure drawing class during her Christmas break. Even as model and artist, there is an instant spark between Ben and Chelsea and the universe continues to put them together which nudges their HEA along. Despite this being an instalove story, Ben and Chelsea had meaningful connecting conversations which gave the whirlwind romance a more relatable and realistic flavor. The book was well written with witty dialogue, characters with depth, and an engaging storyline. This was a new to me author and I am adding her to my TBR.
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