His Christmas Obsession

by Sadie King

His obsession took him halfway across the country…

The instant I see the photo of Cleo, my brother’s new assistant, I know she’ll be mine. With her plump cherry lips, curvy figure and haunted eyes.

We live over a thousand miles apart. No problem.

I’ll cross the country to be with her, hell, I’ll circle the globe if it gets me to those plump lips and soft curves.

Cleo thinks I’ve come to visit my brother for Christmas. She doesn’t know the truth. I’m not here for my brother, I’m here for her.

Return to Fitzpatrick Place this Christmas where things are heating up with some brand new tenants. From Sexy Santas to Mistletoe Kisses, the Curves for Christmas series is bringing you 24 new stories to warm you up this holiday season!

Genres: Holiday, Romance, Novella

76 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 26, 2022

About the author

I believe in instalove!

I write short and steamy instalove stories about strong protective men and the curvy women who steal their hearts.

My books are high-heat, oh so sweet, and always with a happily ever after.

Home is New Zealand where I live with my young son and husband.

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Reviews

[Oriana Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kray is a member in a MC and he one day casually looks through his brothers social media account and sees the love of his life. Now his campaign to woo his woman starts.😉 He knows that Cleo house sits for his brother so he takes a vacation there too😏 They meet and sparks fly, but Cleo is a former foster child and never had someone to love and cherish her..... Now Kray has to convince his One that she is worthy of love and devotion ❤️❤️
Instalove, sweet, steamy, romantic and safe with an awesome HEA and no drama😍😍😍😍

[Lisa Bing · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful holiday romance that really brought what matters to the season. Kray, after seeing Cleo's pic with his brother, knew she was it for him. He traveled far to meet her and had a scenario set up to be able to spend time with her ;) She was the grumpy to his sunshine but even she was unable to resist his charm - and his smoking physique ;P As an orphan, Cleo had a core purpose to help children and families in need and Kray fit right in with her. I loved how their romance unfolded and really appreciated the epilogue to get that snap shot of their future.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay

Surprisingly, I liked the story in His Christmas Obsession more than the steamy scenes. Kray may have been obsessed, but it was decently controlled.

[Laura · Rating 1 out of 5]

The fact that he's got constant grease under his fingernails was enough of a turn-off, but the words "my sticky sex" pushed this over the edge into Too Gross territory.

[Lissa Smith Reads'~A Bookaholics Bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rated
4 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kindle Unlimited Read

[A-reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

My reviews always contain spoilers, I write them so I can remember the story.

Cleo is house sitting for her boss when unexpectedly her boss’s brother, Kray shows up for a visit. Kray is not sure what he’s going to do for Christmas, maybe hang out at the MC clubhouse with his brothers, that is until he decides to look up his brother’s social media and sees a beautiful woman pictured with his brother and his husband, she’s his assistant and she’s his future. He takes the 1500 mile trip on his motorcycle to meet her.
When he shows up Cleo is not happy and very reluctantly lets him stay on the couch. He makes dinner for her and they talk and get to know one another, they almost have their first kiss, but since Cleo had a lot of wine with dinner Kray gives her a sweet his on the forehead and sends her off to bed.
Cleo embarrassed the next day tries to avoid Kray. But later he takes her on a bike ride. They have their first time together and he’s very sweet with her. Cleo having grown up in foster care is used to everyone leaving her, so she leaves him first. She goes back to her apartment after leaving him note thanking him for a good time. He’s not letting her get away from him, he goes to her place and tells her he loves her and was there for her. His brother had told him who she was and that she was house sitting for him. She’s surprised, especially when he proposes. After thinking for a few seconds she accepts. More sexy times and she tells him she loves him too. Epilogue six years later with them married and living near the MC club. They have adopted three kids and have one biological son, plus they love fostering kids too. His brother, the husband, and their two little boys are visiting them for the holidays.

[Rebecca Grove · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cleo was brought up is foster care. When she aged out, she was lucky to have a group that helped her out. Now she is a very highly valued personal assistant to a very successful businessman. In her personal life, she has problems letting people get close to her. Christmas is coming and she plans to spending it alone, house sitting for her boss and helping other foster kids have a happy holiday. Her plans are thrown off track when her boss' brother shows up at the house she is sitting to spend time with his brother. Cleo wants to kick him out because he tempts her so much but he is her boss' brother.

Kray has mostly been away from his family since his parents were killed. His older brother likes to travel and has found himself the perfect husband. Kray joined an MC who act as his found family but at Christmas they all have other plans. Kray idly thinks about visiting his brother and checks him out on social media. When he is looking at his brother's photos, Kray sees Cleo. Just one look and he wants to make her his. He drives over 1,000 miles to spend Christmas with her and he hopes that Santa will give him the gift of Cleo this Christmas.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Amie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A biker that is thinking about family close to Christmas looks at some of his brother's internet profiles and finds a picture of a curvy woman who makes his heart ache for her. An assistant to a businessman is watching his apartment for him while him and his husband takes a trip for the holidays. The biker shows up at his brother's apartment when the assistant opens the door, she doesn't want him there but she lets him stay since its suppose to snow soon. She tries to stay away from him even though she has had feeling about him for a longtime. At the end the biker and the assistant falls in love, she moves with him, and they have a family like she always wanted. Christmas has their family, his brother's family and the MC family to get together. Wonderfully written great page turner that's easy to read. A beautiful story about a foster kid and the need for family even during the holidays.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Suzanne Houser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sadie King joins the fabulous Curves for Christmas with the wonderfully entertaining, steamy, over-the-top age-gap instalove romance His Christmas Obsession. Kray lives fifteen hundred miles from him globetrotting executive brother, and while glancing through photos on social media, notices his brother's executive assistant and is instantly enamoured. Cleo is housesitting for her boss and his husband over the holidays at Fitzpatrick Place, and ol' Fitzy is up to her matchmaking ways. When Kray arrives on his brother's doorstep, Cleo has no choice but to let him stay. The prickly ex-foster kid has never allowed herself to get attached to anyone - but Kray doesn't make it easy to keep her distance. Will the older biker find his way into the sassy, curvy beauty's heart?

An absolutely perfect addition to this holiday season series!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[T Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

HEA
Standalone, interconnected characters
Forced Proximity, Found Family, MC story

Curves for Christmas series
Bourbon, Texas - Fitzpatrick Place

Underground Crows Motorcycle Club series

*over 18 readers only *

Trigger warnings
Death of parents

Kray (mmc)
Ethan (brother of mmc)
Craig (husband of Ethan)
Cleo (mfc, works for Ethan)
Fitzy (lovely meddling side character)

Kray watches as his MC prepares for Christmas. He gets to thinking about his brother and checks socials to see what is going on. One look at a picture of Ethan's assistant has him making plans to travel 1500 miles. Cleo got the job from MUEVE (explained in a previous book). She knows he's leaving, but he's doing his best to work himself into her cold heart. Will she give him a chance, or will she run?

I was beginning to think there were going to be a ton of unanswered questions, but the epilogue cleared up most. The MC mentioned here has its own series by the same author.

[Jenifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A holiday tale of love at first glance from a photo. Then take it to the extreme by driving 1500 miles to show up knowing that the person you want to see may reject you. However, Kray is nothing if not persistent an worms his way behind the tough girl exterior of Cleo. I loved the foster kid connection and the idea of those aged out of the system giving back to the those still in. I also liked in the epilogue that they decided to adopt and foster rather than rushing to create a whole bunch of biological kids.

I did have an issue with the apartment that Cleo was house sitting at. Several times it's mentioned when the door is opened that the cold weather is blown in, however, they are in the penthouse apartment so it should open to a hallway or an elevator directly, not to the exterior elements. Also a penthouse apartment would have more than an en suite bathroom, but I understand that might have been set up that way for the sake of the story.

[Anna M_82 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This short, sweet, and steamy romance will get you in the mood for the holidays. I loved the characters, Kray and Cleo, the way their story developed, and the ending was beautiful. Cleo is a former foster child, doing what she can to make Christmas better for other foster kids. She also works for Ethan, Katy’s brother. Kray knows the minute he sees her picture that she’s his future and he’s ready to prove it to her. He comes to town to “visit his brother” and spends the holidays trying to earn Cleo’s trust. She isn’t someone who trusts easily and wants more than anything for someplace to belong. I enjoyed experiencing his obsession, her vulnerability, and their passion. This was just what I needed to kick off the holidays.

I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Olive · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can't believe it's already time to start reviewing Christmas novellas, but I guess like department stores, we gotta roll them out earlier and earlier every year.
His Christmas Obsession is a novella that focuses on Kray, who rides with an MC, and Cleo, the assistant to Kray's brother.
The story is insta-love with Kray falling the moment he sees Cleo's picture on his brother's social media page, and spontaneously deciding to ride the 15,000+ miles across country to meet her. (And convince her to fall in love with him.)
I wish there was a *little* more characterization on Kray's part. He feels two dimensional put up against Cleo.
Still a quick, cute read. Def recommend!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Hanna Barker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a part of the Curves for Christmas series and focuses on Kray and Cleo. When Kray comes across a picture of his brother’s assistant, he instantly knows she’s the one. He travels 1500 miles during Christmas to be with her and to get her to fall for him. Cleo maintains a tough exterior and doesn’t let people get close to her because of her childhood. Kray makes her feel things she hasn’t before and it scares her so she pushes him away anytime he gets too close. Kray knows they are meant to be together and does what he has to do to break down her walls. He is determined to win her over. This was a great story and a great addition to the series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Raecharmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kray is a member of a motorcycle MC and when he checks his brother social media, he sees a woman he knows is his. Cleo works for his brother and is house sitting while he and his partner are gone. That's when Kray shows up knowing that she'll be there alone. He convinces her to let him stay and its not long before he learns what she is about. Sparks fly between them and Kray really wants Cleo for keeps. Will she take a chance with him?

This is an amazing story that will captivate you from beginning to end. This is a well written and very entertaining story. Its a book that any book lover would enjoy.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lucy Chesna · Rating 5 out of 5]

A mistake becomes a lifetime for forever. Kray wanted to visit his brother Ethan but when he saw a picture of Cleo on his social media. He struck with a feeling that she was his forever. He made the decision to drive 1500 miles to make Cleo his. She thinks it was a mistake but something about him just was right. Being together under the same roof brought them closer. Kray knew that she was his obsession and will be his forever. he just has to help here along the way. You are going to love this as much as I did.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

With the holiday's approaching Kray is wondering how his brother is doing. He looks up his social media account and sees a girl photographed with his brother and his husband. He knows that girl is meant to be his. He hops on his bike heads over a 1000 miles to visit his brother.

Cleo is housesitting for her boss, while he is traveling with his husband. A man shows up and says he is her boss' brother Kray. He has to stay since he traveled all that way and his bike needs work. She does not want to admit he is gorgeous.

I received an Advance Readers Copy of this book with no obligation to write a review.

[Kristine L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kray is Ethan's younger brother. Kray happens to see a picture of Ethan's assistant Cleo and falls in love. Kray found his family when he joined the Underground Crows MC. He's on his way to visit his brother Ethan but he's really going there to get Cleo. Kray knows he's going to arrive when his brother is gone because Cleo house sits. Cleo has a hard time believing that Kray wants her and growing up in the foster system didn't give her the confidence she needed. She's attracted to Kray but doesn't believe that he'll want her. I really loved this story.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Antoinette Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

HEA soooo deserved!!!

I just knew this book was going to be a great read. And I was right. Sadie King caught my attention with the synopsis and one me over with the first few pages. I love a man that's confident, self assured and 💯percent alpha. And yes, Kray was that and so much more. He saw Cleo in a picture and knew she was the one. But Cleo wasn't that easy to win over. Let me tell you! This book was full of passion, steamy sex, minor drama, heart tugging moments (no spoilers) that had me tearing up, and one awesome epilogue! I highly recommend this book to all instalove fans. You will not be disappointed.

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

When biker Kray spots his brothers assistant Cleo in a photo, he instantly knows shes the one for him. But miles separate them, seems Krays will be visiting his brother for Christmas, or more precisely his house sitting assistant Cleo. Cleo grew up in foster, never needing or relying on others but meeting Kray stirs feelings she dare not believe in, but can he persuade Cleo its not just a Christmas fling he's after? Well written steamy short festive romance.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Fran · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cleo was raised in foster care and thinks no one could love her. Kray takes one look at her picture and falls in love with her. Cleo is house sitting for Kray’s brother Ethan so Kray drives 1500 miles to meet her. Cleo thinks Kray is there to visit his brother so she lets him stay with her. For a quick novella this is a really well written love story. Great character development and you want the couple to get together. Very good. Loved it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

His Christmas Obsession is a sweet story. Kray saw her picture on his brothers Facebook page and he instantly knew she was meant for him. She just didn’t know it yet. Cleo was abandoned as a child and doesn’t see why anyone would want her so when Kray says he wants her she doesn’t believe him. It’s to much. Kray will just have to show her how he feels and hopes she will let him in. A quick and easy read. It has a good storyline and likable characters. I would definitely recommend this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cherie Alvaro · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of 21 books in the Curves for Christmas series. This short novel is a great addition to this multi author series. Sadie is extremity talented at writing steamy short stories that have great plots and wonderful characters that you fall in love with. Kray has crossed the country to meet his brothers beautiful curvy assistant. He knows that she's the woman he's been searching for. If you like a holiday romance then this is for you!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kray fell for Cleo the moment he saw her picture on his brother's social media account. I loved that he drove over a thousand miles to meet the woman of his dreams. This is a sweet, insta love story between two characters who have a great connection and are so perfect for each other. I loved Cleo and Kray's love story and I was cheering them on to get their happily ever after. His Christmas Obsession is a great addition to the multi-author Curves for Christmas series and I look forward to reading the rest of the books in this series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Aliama · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kray’s obsession with Cleo took him across the country pretending to visit his brother for Christmas. Cleo is house sitting for her boss when his brother shows up for a visit not knowing he’s gone. Cleo has had a hard life and she’s always wanted a family to call her own. She doesn’t trust easily as everyone has eventually left her. Kray is an amazing protector and wants to prove to Cleo he will never leaver her and he’ll be by her side always. A cute short read with lots of emotion and plenty of steamy goodness. I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

One look and Kray was a goner! He had to meet the girl in the picture. He needed to find out who she was and where to find her. That was the easy part getting her to lower her wall for him was another! Cleo was a girl from the system and she never had the love and family and friends so when Kray shows up she can’t believe him. Can she have what she’s always wanted with a man likes Kray?.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just adore Sadie King books. This one was awesome. Kray fell in love with Cleo over an Instagram picture from his brother’s posting. Cleo has been through so much in her sew years of life. Kray wants to help but Cleo’s wall are pretty think and tall.
After a misunderstanding, there are decisions that need to be made !.

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[Nicole Potter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will it be a Christmas HEA for Cleo & Kray?

Kray & Cleo's story may be short but has all the emotion of a full length novel. The instant Kray Cleo he knows that she is his HEA & he doesn't care that he has to travel half way across the country to her.
Cleo is attracted to Kray but doesn't think it will last. Can Kray convince Cleo that she is it for him or will she send him packing?.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review. Kray and Cleo have a sweet love story. It's an insanely, instant attraction on his part. Cleo's past is going to make her question his feelings even if hers are almost as strong. These two make the cutest couple. Their interactions supply humor at times and plenty of passion. I enjoyed this holiday novella and the characters were fun to read.

[Lizette Diaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved the newest book in the Curves for Christmas series. Sadie always gives us the greatest characters and stories. Kray has been longing for family and when he is scrolling on his brothers page he immediately finds the one. These two have such a fun holiday happily ever after. Always an incredible read from this author.