Out now in KU, print, and audiobook!
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Naughty is the new nice.
The twelve days of Christmas have never been hotter! Spice up the holiday season with this sizzling enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy by an internationally bestselling author.
Valencia
After calling it quits with my cheating fiancé, I’m definitely not feeling the Christmas spirit this year. But when my best friend invites me to a holiday dance party, I show up ready to shake my ass.
Except I must be on Santa’s naughty list, because who do I run into? My infuriatingly sexy high school archnemesis, Gideon Noble.
The pulsing music, red and green strobe lights, and Gideon’s bitable bottom lip make me reckless, so I drag him onto the dance floor.
And then? I take him home with me.
Gideon
If this is my second chance with Valencia, I’m not wasting it.
We’re both alone this Christmas, so we create a naughty and nice list that would make Santa blush: twelve days of wholesome yuletide cheer, and twelve nights decking each other’s halls.
As Christmas Eve, and the end of our list, approaches, I realize that twelve days with Valencia Torres isn’t enough.
I want forever.
But does she?
“Daria’s super-steamy enemies-to-lovers romance is a hot holiday treat.” —Library Journal
“Romantic tension and unexpected emotional depth meld in Alexis Daria’s new novella… A festive story about love, healing and second chances.” —Woman’s World
“[A] spicy Christmas-themed romp…The festivities are fun and make good use of the New York City setting and the sex scenes are playful, with an emphasis on experimentation and communication. Inevitably, feelings deepen along the way to a surprisingly emotional climax. This will heat up even the coldest December night.” —Publishers Weekly
“Delightfully explicit… The holidays have never been hotter.” —Swooon
“Sure to please those looking for a sexy holiday read.” —Kirkus Reviews
Cover design: Caroline Teagle Johnson
Audiobook review
Ramona Master and Noah B. Perez dazzle listeners in this steamy holiday romance… Master’s expressive tone and perfect pace illuminate Valencia’s hesitation and vulnerability relating to her newfound feelings for Gideon. Perez’s warm, enticing voice portrays Gideon’s love for Valencia as they navigate their relationship.
—Kirkus Reviews