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Christmas Street #3
The Naughty List
PG-RATED FUN by USA Today bestselling author Heather Horrocks.
(Professionally edited. Working table of contents.)
THE NAUGHTY LIST (Christmas Street Romantic Comedy Novella #2)
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.
#1 in the series (Bah, Humbug!)
REVIEW OF BAH, HUMBUG (a Romantic Comedy Christmas Novella):
“This isn't a book; it’s magic. What could be a sappy Christmas story turns into a wonderful, magical, bring-the-family-together Christmas story. I wasn't merely reading Lexi and Kyle's story, I was there with them, being part of their story. I came up for breath only when I was done with the book (I read it at one sitting). I've never given 5 stars to any book. But this is such a wonderful, heartwarming read that I felt compelled to.”
OTHER BOOKS BY HEATHER HORROCKS:
FUNNY MYSTERIES:
The Who-Dun-Him Inn series: #1 Snowed Inn, #2 Inn the Doghouse
The Bad Mothers Club series: #1 Murder is Misunderstood
ROMANTIC COMEDIES
Bah, Humbug!
Kissing Santa
The Naughty List
(Deck the Malls coming later 2014)
The Chick Flick Clique series:
#1 Pride and Precipitation (novella)
#2 Regally Blonde
#3 My Spare Lady
#3.5 A Hound Dog Named Elvis (in A Timeless Romance Anthology: Autumn edition)
(#4 While You Were Stranded coming later 2014)
LDS BOOKS:
How to Stuff a Wild Zucchini
Old Maid of Honor
You Just Turned 8 (a baptism book)
Baby Mine
Old Money
No Sudden Moves
INSPIRATIONAL:
Women & Men Who Knew the Mortal Messiah
(Professionally edited. Working table of contents.)
THE NAUGHTY LIST (Christmas Street Romantic Comedy Novella #2)
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.
#1 in the series (Bah, Humbug!)
REVIEW OF BAH, HUMBUG (a Romantic Comedy Christmas Novella):
“This isn't a book; it’s magic. What could be a sappy Christmas story turns into a wonderful, magical, bring-the-family-together Christmas story. I wasn't merely reading Lexi and Kyle's story, I was there with them, being part of their story. I came up for breath only when I was done with the book (I read it at one sitting). I've never given 5 stars to any book. But this is such a wonderful, heartwarming read that I felt compelled to.”
OTHER BOOKS BY HEATHER HORROCKS:
FUNNY MYSTERIES:
The Who-Dun-Him Inn series: #1 Snowed Inn, #2 Inn the Doghouse
The Bad Mothers Club series: #1 Murder is Misunderstood
ROMANTIC COMEDIES
Bah, Humbug!
Kissing Santa
The Naughty List
(Deck the Malls coming later 2014)
The Chick Flick Clique series:
#1 Pride and Precipitation (novella)
#2 Regally Blonde
#3 My Spare Lady
#3.5 A Hound Dog Named Elvis (in A Timeless Romance Anthology: Autumn edition)
(#4 While You Were Stranded coming later 2014)
LDS BOOKS:
How to Stuff a Wild Zucchini
Old Maid of Honor
You Just Turned 8 (a baptism book)
Baby Mine
Old Money
No Sudden Moves
INSPIRATIONAL:
Women & Men Who Knew the Mortal Messiah
151 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2014
About the author
Heather Horrocks
106 books246 followersI’m an author who had a somewhat unorthodox upbringing. I was raised in South America and the Middle East, and wrote my first stories as a teenager in Kuwait, where my sister and I proved it really is hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk. I wrote my first novel in three months on a typewriter when I was 21, I used every romance cliché possible (including amnesia — need I say more?), and never rewrote anything, which is why it’s so much fun to pull it out occasionally when I need a good laugh. I wrote sporadically until my youngest child (who is now 18) was two, when I decided it was time to either actually start writing, or to stop saying I was a writer. So I took a class and started doing the scary things that writing requires. Now I’ve written about twelve novels and several children’s books.
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December 13, 2017
Matthew has finally escaped a disastrous marriage. Now deeply in debt his plans are to get his medical career off the ground while paying off his ex-wife’s bills.
Ariel has finally finished college and has landed her dream job. Her plans are to begin the life she has always wanted.
But, all their plans are shaken when her grandmother gets sick.
A cute Christmas romance. 😊
Ariel has finally finished college and has landed her dream job. Her plans are to begin the life she has always wanted.
But, all their plans are shaken when her grandmother gets sick.
A cute Christmas romance. 😊
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November 8, 2015I'm reading a lot of Christmas romances lately and am discovering a trope in the weaker ones- we believe the attraction because the author says it's there. Then we believe the conflict because the author says. Then we believe they should kiss because... You see my point. I need to believe it because of the story instead of just read "he's such a jerk, but so handsome! But a jerk! And now we are kissing!" I can't buy it. The naughty List seems to be hitting the romcom beats without trying to make us believe them. When the leads kissed for the first time I finally put it down. I just couldn't buy it.
Debbie Macomber's Trading Christmas is much better, giving the characters reasons for conflict and then reasons to warm to each other.
For Horrocks' work, Bah, Humbug! was more enjoyable, if you like her light style. I haven't read the others in her series but as she's 1-1 for me now, I'm willing to give another one a chance.
Debbie Macomber's Trading Christmas is much better, giving the characters reasons for conflict and then reasons to warm to each other.
For Horrocks' work, Bah, Humbug! was more enjoyable, if you like her light style. I haven't read the others in her series but as she's 1-1 for me now, I'm willing to give another one a chance.
February 26, 2015
Good book to curl up on a cold day
I loved the characters in this book. They were real. This book made me laugh. I loved Matthew and Ariel's story. I also found Bruno a delightful addition. It was a Good book to curl up with on a cold day. There are many other friends mentioned. I hope to read their story too, Im sure it will be as entertaining as the Naughty List. Entertaining ,delightful. read.
I loved the characters in this book. They were real. This book made me laugh. I loved Matthew and Ariel's story. I also found Bruno a delightful addition. It was a Good book to curl up with on a cold day. There are many other friends mentioned. I hope to read their story too, Im sure it will be as entertaining as the Naughty List. Entertaining ,delightful. read.
December 26, 2014
I love the Christmas Street romantic comedies. I've read them all so far and love the characters, the settings, and the way the characters interact with characters from other stories.
This one starts out with Ariel rushing "home" to be with her ailing grandmother, who lives on Christmas Street. She immediately encounters a stranger, Matthew, in a very humorous situation, which had me laughing right off the bat.
I call this her "home" because Ariel is an only child of only children. Her parents are very dedicated gene scientist who seem to leave her on her own most of the time, since they're so distracted by their work. Her Nana's house is the only place she truly feels at home.
I love Ariels' s sassy personality. She cares for her grandma very much and is determined to support and help her at all costs. Neither Matthew, nor Ariel are looking for love. Matthew was burned badly by his ex-wife. He's such a compassionate man and it's hard not to like him. Nana is hilarious and sneaky--no wonder she's on the naughty list! My only complaint is that it's mentioned that Ariel's name is really a nickname--I was dying to know what her real name is.
These stories are the perfect length for the holidays. They're cute, clean, and so much fun!
Content: mild romance. Clean!
This one starts out with Ariel rushing "home" to be with her ailing grandmother, who lives on Christmas Street. She immediately encounters a stranger, Matthew, in a very humorous situation, which had me laughing right off the bat.
I call this her "home" because Ariel is an only child of only children. Her parents are very dedicated gene scientist who seem to leave her on her own most of the time, since they're so distracted by their work. Her Nana's house is the only place she truly feels at home.
I love Ariels' s sassy personality. She cares for her grandma very much and is determined to support and help her at all costs. Neither Matthew, nor Ariel are looking for love. Matthew was burned badly by his ex-wife. He's such a compassionate man and it's hard not to like him. Nana is hilarious and sneaky--no wonder she's on the naughty list! My only complaint is that it's mentioned that Ariel's name is really a nickname--I was dying to know what her real name is.
These stories are the perfect length for the holidays. They're cute, clean, and so much fun!
Content: mild romance. Clean!
September 8, 2014
This is another fun story from Heather Horrocks. This is part of a fun series. I love the characters. Clean and good!
December 14, 2014
Yea for light chick lit!
December 9, 2016
Synopsis: "THE NAUGHTY LIST (Christmas Street Romantic Comedy Novella #2)
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."
My Review: I have been reading one of the books in this series for the past couple of years and while this wasn't as good as the first one it was still a fun book to read. Classic meddling elders wanting romance for the younger generations. I liked Matthew best in this story, though I really did enjoy revisiting some of the characters from the earlier books. Ariel was okay for me though a little weak in personality for me but still added to the story nicely. This was a fun and clean romance for the holidays, it was also a short read to squeeze into your busy schedule.
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."
My Review: I have been reading one of the books in this series for the past couple of years and while this wasn't as good as the first one it was still a fun book to read. Classic meddling elders wanting romance for the younger generations. I liked Matthew best in this story, though I really did enjoy revisiting some of the characters from the earlier books. Ariel was okay for me though a little weak in personality for me but still added to the story nicely. This was a fun and clean romance for the holidays, it was also a short read to squeeze into your busy schedule.
December 6, 2022
Another fun, light story. While all of the Christmas Street Series build on each other, all can also be read as a stand along. Enough information is given that the stories are all complete, but it is fun to know the details behind the other characters.
The Naughty List is slightly better edited than the previous two.
The Naughty List is slightly better edited than the previous two.
November 28, 2022
The Naughty List unfortunately didn't do much for me and I didn't enjoy it as much as the other three. I felt the chemistry was lacking in it, but again not enough for me to outright hate it as it was only a novella.
December 26, 2018
Love this book and series.
If you want something serious this series is not for you. But If you want something fun this is for you. I highly recommend this book and series.
If you want something serious this series is not for you. But If you want something fun this is for you. I highly recommend this book and series.
December 2, 2019
Happy little romantic Christmas tale
No surprises, just a silly romance at Christmas time!
Fun quick read for a cozy evening by the fire. Enjoy!
No surprises, just a silly romance at Christmas time!
Fun quick read for a cozy evening by the fire. Enjoy!
December 16, 2019
McDreamy
Naughty nana is up to some mischievous behavior. This book is funny and keeps you on your toes. Very good page turner.
Naughty nana is up to some mischievous behavior. This book is funny and keeps you on your toes. Very good page turner.
December 25, 2019
Review of The Naughty List
This was a very cute story and I will recommend her books to anyone who loves romance novels. She keeps you involved from page one until the end.
This was a very cute story and I will recommend her books to anyone who loves romance novels. She keeps you involved from page one until the end.
November 28, 2020
Cute Christmas read
April 12, 2022
Cute and clean and fun. Glad the conflict was resolved quickly
January 2, 2017
I think this could have been so much better without the plot twist in this. A very certain one. It ruined a lot of this for me and turned this from a light fun read into a frustrating read.
This completely ruined the book. Ariel sacrificed a lot to stay with her grandma to help her in her last dying days only to be betrayed. She grew up with parents who weren't so interested in raising a child as they were in their work and all she had was her grandparents. Now I'm not so certain her whole family aren't selfish jerks who aren't all that interested in what Ariel wants but their own selfish ideas of what she should want.
This completely ruined the book. Ariel sacrificed a lot to stay with her grandma to help her in her last dying days only to be betrayed. She grew up with parents who weren't so interested in raising a child as they were in their work and all she had was her grandparents. Now I'm not so certain her whole family aren't selfish jerks who aren't all that interested in what Ariel wants but their own selfish ideas of what she should want.
December 23, 2014
I have enjoyed Heather Horrocks Christmas Street novellas. However, The Naughty List was my least favorite. The story and dialogue didn't flow as smoothly as her previous Christmas Street books. The characters seemed to change their mind a complete 360 on one page. It was a bit confusing. I wouldn't recommend this book.
December 28, 2015
This was my least favorite in the series- it was still funny, sweet and clean but the dishonesty of her grandmother and Dr. Carter was, in my book, inexcusable. The I did it for your own good excuse is not valid in my opinion. It is not ok to worry someone and even make them feel guilty enough to quit their job.
July 16, 2022
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!
December 30, 2015
Funny
This story was interesting. The grandmother was match making her grand daughter. The way she did it was funny. I liked how these stories related in some way. It kept it connected. Good job.
This story was interesting. The grandmother was match making her grand daughter. The way she did it was funny. I liked how these stories related in some way. It kept it connected. Good job.
December 14, 2024
Reading this again was fun with Ariel's grandma. She's one of those grandma's a person would want to be around her all the time and really miss her when you have to leave.
This was a good book and a fast fall in love book. In a way, too quick, but maybe this could happen in real life.
This was a good book and a fast fall in love book. In a way, too quick, but maybe this could happen in real life.
December 3, 2014
Very cute, this one reminded me of the first book and I loved the characters, review to come :)
December 12, 2015
Super cute little Christmas short story!
December 31, 2014
This was a cute, clean, and predictable read. The first in the series is still my favorite.
October 29, 2015
I love this series!
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December 23, 2014The first book in the series is still my favorite, but this one is really cute.
December 24, 2014
Very cute holiday story.
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