On the Naughty List

Santa's Kisses by Jaycee Clark
It’s Christmas time and Heather Railing is in Key West wondering just what in the world she’s doing here. Her best friend Lanni has helped her get away from her family and her ex-fiancé, but somehow being in Key West at Christmas just doesn’t feel right.

After the death of his wife, Baine Gregor settled in Key West and opened a little coffee shop. Baine had agreed to let a friend of a friend stay in one of the apartments over the shop for a while and is stunned to discover that the friend is Heather. Buried memories come flooding back of the passion they had once shared. Feelings he thought were dead inside him are now roaring back to life.

As Baine and Heather get reacquainted, there’s a killer on the loose. Heather closely resembles two of the previous victims and Baine vows that he won’t let anything happen to her. While Baine and Heather discover just how much passion is still between them, someone else has their eye on Heather.

Unwrapped by Ellen Fisher
Nicholas hates Christmas. Having been dumped on Christmas Eve, by phone no less will do that to a man.

For the past three years Syd’s been wondering about all the “what might have beens”. Still believing she did the right thing when she ended it with Nicholas, Syd can’t help but wonder what it would be like if they were still together. Even after all this time Nicholas hasn’t gotten over Syd, and he can’t help but take her up on the offer of just one more night together. Syd considers it a Christmas present to herself, but she just might get more than she bargained for.

Upon a Midnight Dark by Angelica Hart
Luc Martinez hasn’t been lucky in love. Three times before, he’s either been left at the altar or divorced because his wife was in love with another man. So when Luc finds Anya in his cabin and is intrigued by her, Luc knows he has to get rid of her fast.

Anya needs time to rest and heal from the chronic illness that plagues her. She’s also on the run from her fiancé that has no issues with “selling” her to a deranged religious leader, who wants to use her powers for personal gain.

There’s no denying the sparks between them, but will Anya be able to trust Luc enough to share her secrets and will the thrice-jilted Luc allow himself to care for Anya, before Anya is found?

All three stories in On the Naughty List are fantastic.

Fans of Jaycee Clark will no doubt enjoy the suspense she pens in all her books. In Santa’s Kisses, Baine and Heather are fun to read but there’s that chilling element that will keep readers immersed. Santa’s Kisses is a well-written short story that will keep readers glued to their seats.

Unwrapped by Ellen Fisher is hot! Outwardly, Nicholas and Syd can’t stand each other, but that’s just a cover for how they’re really feeling. Ms. Fishers takes all that anger and frustration and has written a charming romantic story that truly sizzles.

Upon a Midnight Dark is refreshingly different. There’s no doubt that Anya wants Luc, and wants him badly. Yet when Luc tells her that he can care about her but he’ll never love her, Anya won’t have sex with him. Now that’s a nice twist. Angelica Hart has written a great story. The paranormal aspects are very interesting in this book and the dynamic between the characters makes for a great read.

Reviewed by: Jaymi