With the ink still fresh on her college degree, Ariel Swanson has big plans. But plans are made for derailing, and her normally healthy Nana calls to ask for help until the end of the year because she’s not well, Ariel knows family comes before dreams.
Ariel arrives to find some surprises—like the strange man sleeping in Nana’s over-the-garage apartment and Nana having some problems that don’t seem to have an explanation.
Dr. Matthew Monson has his own plan—and it doesn’t involve a woman. His ex-wife cost him everything he had and he’s focused on paying off his debts. She left him distrustful of all women—especially of the woman who is distracting him every time he goes outside.
Christmas is a time for miracles—and this year Ariel, Nana, and Matthew need one more than ever.
Title: The Naughty List (Christmas Street #3; novella)
Author: Heather Horrocks
Publisher: Word Garden Press
Release Date: July 1, 2014
ASIN: B00LG7DNNC
Formats: 135 pages, e-book
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Christmas Street Series: Bah, Humbug! (book 1), Kissing Santa (book 2)
I’ve enjoyed the short Christmas stories in this series. They are fun and clean, although they can be a bit cheesy in parts. I kind of had a hard time in this story with the deception going on, but as always, I love the happy ending!