I'll Be Your Santa Tonight

by Rebecca Sharp

From bestselling author, Dr. Rebecca Sharp, comes a hot holiday romcom that's the perfect blend of naughty and nice...

Holly Jolly hates Christmas - ironic, she knows.

But she can’t turn down the opportunity to create San Francisco’s legendary, life-size gingerbread house. Surrounded by tinsled trees and merry mistletoe, Holly steps into her own nightmare before Christmas. Especially when her boss turns out to be a very sexy Saint Nick.

Saint Nicholsen never expected his new pastry chef to hate his favorite holiday—or to be so alluring. And when one conversation makes it clear there’s more to her story than the gorgeous grinch is letting on, Saint decides to grant her every missed Christmas wish.

Unfortunately for him, Holly doesn’t trust the holiday that’s only proved disastrous. She’s already taken out Santa, overdosed on eggnog, and almost toppled the tree—and that’s only this year.

But somewhere between presents and tree trimming, the magic of their attraction begins to melt her candy-coated confidence and open her hurt-wrapped heart.

When Christmas Eve rolls around with more than a kiss from her Christmas list, Saint will be her Santa tonight, but come tomorrow, will Holly take the leap and hold onto the magic?

Author's Note: This grumpy grinch romcom is complete with an attempt on Santa’s life, an ornament that’s shaped very inappropriately, and some very steamy scenes of festive frolicking. Proceed with caution.

Genres: Christmas, Romance, Holiday, Workplace, Romantic Comedy, Contemporary

221 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 23, 2020

About the author

Rebecca Sharp always loved a good love story. Let's face it, when you include a romance novel on your 8th grade summer reading list just to see if the teacher would notice (she didn't!), she was bound to give writing one of her own a go. There's really no corner of romance that she doesn't (or wouldn't) enjoy writing, except maybe aliens, much to her husband's dismay, so her large catalog features a little something for everyone. However, her love of shows like NCIS and Criminal Minds makes her favorite stories to write the ones with some kind of suspense and crime solving.

When she's not writing, she's at her office treating patients, and somewhere between those two things, you'll find her wandering the globe with her husband always searching for their next adventure.

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Reviews

[Nadine Bookaholic · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a perfect book for Passionflix to make into their next holiday movie!!!

Who knew that the Grinch and Santa could really heat things up 😉 This was such a fun and sexy holiday romance. I loved the way this opposites attract, office romance played out, it was fun and steamy and a perfect read to get you in the holiday mood.

You can read my full review here: http://bit.ly/NBReviewIBYST



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[ReadingTilTheBreakOfDawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read my first Dr Rebecca Sharp earlier this year and loved it. Figured it was a perfect time to dive into another one for the holidays and she did not disappoint. I'll Be Your Santa Tonight is super cute, filled with humor and totally festive for the holidays, a bit naughty and nice and a whole lotta fun all taking place in a hotel in SF during the holidays.

Holly Jolly has been hired to build a gingerbread house in an esteemed hotel, the Fairmont. Although she has a very festive name, she was brought up without celebrating the holiday and she is a bit of Grinch. She wants to be the best at her job, but she will go in with an amazing design and wow the hotel and move on. Christmas has never treated her well and has always left a bad taste in her mouth. Why would it change now?

Saint Nicholsen is the manager of The Fairmont. Ole Saint Nick, if you will. He's all about the holidays and sharing it with those around him. Won't they be the perfect pair? He also had a tough go with the holidays as a child until he had someone to show him the magic of Christmas. Now he devotes his time to sharing that magic and showing people what the true spirit of the holidays means to him.

This story was super cute and way steamy. It was like a much more kinky and fun Hallmark movie. I mean, they actually do more than kiss! YAY!! This is the Holiday Hallmark movie for all you romance readers! You have the cheesy character names...don't worry, they don't stop with Holly and Saint. You have a fun setting in a hotel in the city, and the premise of why Holly is there is almost realistic. It is funny and the characters will make you laugh. I love all the events being held for the employees during the time and I love that Saint is so determined to show Holly that Christmas CAN be everything she thought she was missing out on over the years.

"Holly, I don't care if you believe in Santa or not.....as long as you believe in me."

I'll Be Your Santa Tonight is laugh out loud funny, super cute, steamy and 100% entertaining. It's a fun and welcome holiday book that hits the right notes for the season. While it is funny, there are a few serious undertones, but all in all, it's a book that just makes you laugh and feel good. Just what I needed to 'cleanse my palette'. It will leave you with a smile on your face and hoping that Holly will truly let herself believe in the Christmas spirit AND Saint.

[ItaPixie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holly Jolly was born and raised in a Jehova’s witnesses family, so even if her name is so Christmassy she never had a joyful Christmas or any kind of presents. When she was old enough she left her closed off parents and spread her wings.
Now she is a pastry architect, she got a new job in a San Francisco hotel where she has to realize a life size Gingerbread House in time for the hotel Christmas exposition. Here she meets the hot hotel manager mr. Saint Nicholsen and all his “Elves” who will try to change her mind about the beauty of Christmas.
Will Saint Nick melt the Grinch’s little heart making her fall for Santa? Let’s find out reading this entarteining novel.

I’ll Be Your Santa Tonight was an easy and quick read.
Dr Rebecca Sharp made a great job creating this story. The writing and the characters are amusing, funny and enjoyable.

I recommend to read it because it will definitily put you in the right mood for the Christmas holidays.

Copy kindly provided by the Publisher/Author.

[B.J. Bentley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilariously delightful and exactly the kind of story my Christmas-loving heart needs!

[Rhonda Ziglar · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 NAUGHTY AND NICE STARS!! What a present this story was. It was everything I wanted in a naughty and nice holiday story. Rebecca Sharp never disappoints with her words....Holly and Saint are ready to take you on a sleigh ride for the Holiday season that will put a smile on your face.

[Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't tend to read many Christmas stories and I am very selective about the ones I do read,But when Rebecca Sharp surprises us with this little gem,I knew I had to read it...and yes it was AMAZING.!!
I really loved it.
Saint and Holly were the perfect combination of Christmas cheer and Christmas grinch,they were definately opposites with their views on the yuletide season.But similar in other ways they both had a childhood were Christmas was ruined and not celebrated,but while Saints faith in christmas was redeemed,Holly's faith just got worse.
So taking a job in a hotel to build a gingerbread house for Christmas seems a bit silly since she has no christmas spirit ,and her Hot Boss Saint is the epitome of all that is special and good at this time of year.They seem to be drawn to one another,the attraction lighting up like a christmas tree when they are together,and with a list of mishaps,innuendos and secret kisses Saint is determined to show Holly just How magical the festive season can be and how Magical they could be together.So can this sexy Saint Nick convince a self confessed Grinch that loving Christmas is nothing to be afraid of and taking a chance on love is nothing to fear also.
There are some really laugh out loud comedy moments and I loved how light hearted and fun this story was even with the sad backgrounds both characters had,the story was filled with christmas delights each chapter unwrapping gorgeous writing by Rebecca Sharp.
It is a perfect Yule treat that I thoroughly enjoyed,Romantic,sweet and super sexy a Christmas romcom that will spark your desire for the festivities of Christmas.
A meaningful and beautiful read that fans of Christmas stories will delight in I highly recommend it.
5 Sparkling Christmas tree Stars

[Jackie Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun, entertaining read that will certainly put you in the mood for the upcoming holiday season.
If you are looking for a feel good story that will leave you smiling like a Cheshire Cat look no further than I’ll Be Your Santa Tonight.
Holly Jolly hates Christmas, it was never really celebrated in her house growing up but as a successful and talented pastry chef she can’t resist the challenge of building a life sized gingerbread house for a large hotel, the only problem is the man she will be working for.....
Her hot boss can’t believe someone hates Christmas and he goes on a mission to make Holly have fun and enjoy the magical holiday season but who will win the battle of wits !!!!
I highly recommend this quirky, fun Christmas tale.

[bookspaced · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful christmas themed story for this special time of the year.

I‘ll be your Santa tonight is such a sweet story for Christmas. It‘s about Holly who grew up not celebrating christmas or any holidays and who sees herself as „the Grinch“. She starts working on a giant Gingerbreadhouse for a Hotel in San Francisco when she meet Saint Nicholsen her boss and christmas lover.

Their story is as sweet as the gingerbreadhouse in this story and as naughty as someone can be to get onto Santa‘s naughty list. The Author‘s writing is always amazing and you don‘t really want to put the book down to stop once you‘re deep inside the story. It is not a story with alot of drama but just a sweet read for a cozy reading day.

4⭐️

[Lisa Mandina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t normally read a ton of holiday themed books, but for some reason, 2020 seems to be a year for that! I’ve actually learned about this author earlier this year, with her book in the K. Bromberg world, but didn’t have time to fit it into my schedule. I’m very glad I fit this one in because it was just a perfect light, fluffy, holiday read. Great for getting into the mindset and ready for Christmas. However it also was nice that the main character, Holly, came from a family that didn’t celebrate holidays because of their religion. That actually was almost a perfect timing for me to read because of a committee I’m on at school and how we discussed not doing “Christmas” or even “holiday” themed things because of students in those types of families or other religions. To talk about the season, winter, and seeing family, etc.

Saint and Holly were just perfect though. I loved how the clicked, and they definitely had some steam in their relationship as well. Saint was perfect in how he went to win her over. And while normally at the end I might have been a little irritated with how the misunderstanding happened, I wasn’t because of the past of the character. But the way they handled fixing that was perfect and realistic, and I loved it! Great story, and an author I’ll definitely be sure to read more of in the future!

Review first appeared on Lisa Loves Literature.

[Caroline F · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an amusing, heartfelt festive romance!

”There was both magic and mystery to the gorgeous Grinch, and I was determined to know more.”

Holly Jolly is the antithesis of her Christmas-nomer. Her Grinch-like dislike of Christmas will be tested when she’s hired to construct the showpiece gingerbread house at the Fairmont Hotel in San Fran, especially when she’s faced with the epitome of Christmas spirt, Saint Nicholsen. Holly is massively disillusioned about this time of year due to many things, but Saint makes it his mission to show the beautiful, quirky Holly what Christmas is really all about.

”He was tempting. That smile. That laugh. The heat he strung through my blood like Christmas lights around a tree, sparkling with the power to turn my desire into something magical.”

This was a pretty feel-good romance. The chemistry between Saint and Holly was instantaneous. I adored Saint’s cheeky, fun-loving, positive personality. He had so much joy in him to share with all and sundry, in spite of how he started out in life. I loved his honesty, his earnestness, and lordy! He was a filthy Santa when he had Holly where he wanted her! Holly was just begging to be loved for herself. She had hope deep down in her heart that needed coaxing, and I loved that Saint and Noelle, the hotel receptionist who becomes her good friend, infected her with the magic and wonder of Christmas. Such a fab little story!

[Valeen Robertson (Live Thru Books Blog) · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Holly Jolly (yes, that's actually her real name) is bah humbug about the holidays, so it's a bit of a surprise that when she's offered a position of creating the Fairmont Hotel's giant gingerbread house, she accepts. Well, maybe not such a surprise considering what it will do to help her career and her finances. She really is in for a culture shock, though, because upon arrival at the hotel, she's taken aback at just how um spirited the place is. There are signs of Christmas EVERYWHERE, and she's enough of a Grinch that everything makes her cringe. And when she manages to destroy a key part of the holiday decor, it's even more embarrassing that an absolutely gorgeous guest has to rescue her from the clutches of the Santa and reindeer balloons, the same ones she kinda sorta let loose to fly up into the ceiling lights...



What happens when that gorgeous guest just happens to be Saint Nicholsen, her boss, not a guest? And when he seems determined to find his way past her walls and figure out why she's so Grinchey about the holidays he loves so much? He'll get to her, figure her out, and get her to believe in Christmas magic even if it takes him her entire stay at his hotel.



I think this is one of my favorite holiday romances, ever. Saint is so sweet and in love with the spirit of the holidays, has such a big heart. And Holly is so guarded, hiding a broken heart, they really are so perfect for each other. I'll Be Your Santa Tonight is the perfect sweet, sexy holiday romance, one I won't forget no matter how many Christmases may come.



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[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Holly Jolly is a much sought-after pastry architect** in New York. She has had an interesting career change from a professional to a "pastry chef." The Fairmont Hotel (San Francisco) enlisted Holly to construct an epic gingerbread house in time for the city's SantaCon. Upon arrival at the famous hotel with an important job, Holly knew she was in trouble. She tries her best to keep her personal life separate from her professional one as she met the lovely staff and the dashing hotel manager. But the magic of Christmas is stronger and instead, puts her in the most unlikely "coupling"!

**Yep, you heard it right - there is such a thing. It is a niche market that for those who require these specialized services, vie for the best.

The only thing magical about Christmas was how easily people got wrapped up in the flashiness of it all. In fact, I'd go so far as to say there was no such thing as the magic of Christmas, only the mirage. -- Holly

Saint Nicholsen is the Fairmont Hotel's beloved manager who needed Holly's expertise in building a memorable gingerbread house in his hotel to celebrate SantaCon. The event is a big deal for Saint and his hotel since it is a long-held tradition with tourists and locals coming all-over to experience the festive season and magic at his hotel.

I was giddy with excitement to get a hold of this book because it is a unique one. What is not to love about I'll Be Your Santa Tonight? There are too many! The list below is just a taste of how fantastic the book is!

1) Laugh-your-head-out character names!

First of all, Holly and Saint's names paired with their last names bowled me over when I started. Oh (!) - the would-be couple's portmanteau combinations are endless and can do no wrong! No matter how you do it, it would still fit in the festive season.
My interest piqued further, with the male protagonist, Saint, is always optimistic, jolly one in all the mishaps that would happen to Holly.
Ironically, even her name's appropriateness to the season, Holly loathes Christmas. Holly's Grinch-like façade contradicts what she yearns for all these years, to experience the "magic" of this holiday. It wasn't because her family did not celebrate Christmas, nor the inside jokes she had to endure, but more of the experience during this holiday season that made her want to avoid it like the plague.

2) Charming and well-developed main characters to empathize, and discover.

Holly and Saint have "rocky pasts." Both try not to forget the trauma that the holiday yield for them at a young age. As the story unravels and they slowly shared their stories, the juxtapositioning of similar and yet opposite experiences is the clincher that will make you reflect and humbled. Two different experiences yield successful people, and however, still missing something until meeting each other.

Individually, Holly is a set of contradictions all rolled into one! She is the:-
a) anti-protagonist yet hero with her craft in promoting the hotel;
b) the anti-Christmas (*shocked!*) Grinch, however, could still make Christmas hilariously enjoyable:
c) broken woman inside but provide so much joy on the outside with her skill/craft.
I love how the author presented the cynical yet beautiful traits that made her resilient to move forward versus have her past affect her (or so she believes). It took a Christmas job to make her see that she is far from or "over" her past.
Holly had trouble seeing how she had the power to change how she takes on her life, but it only had to take a few nutty colleagues and a wonderful, caring man like Saint to get her to see the beauty and magic of Christmas that inspired such a lovely name.

It was easier to live with the certainty of never getting the things I truly wanted. --Holly

On the other spectrum, even with a heavenly namesake, Saint had it tough. He has his share of "faults," as told in the story. The ever-positive hotelier shares his disappointments and heartaches - things that drove him to "revolt" against everyone around him. But his story was unlike Holly's. He was fortunate enough to get the love and support before it was too late.

3) Intricate and captivating plot and scenes that hook readers from start to finish.

The story is told from a dual POV and is a slow-building one. Holly and Saint's attraction was evident and sizzling, but the author chose to portray them through "tension from afar" to ensure maximum impact. The light humor gelled well in getting both main characters together organically. From piercing stares to random coffee break visits to Christmas decorating bonding with employees, each chance-encounter between Holly and Saint choreographed seamlessly with their random thoughts and verbal retorts that I chuckled throughout the book.
The steamy parts were hot, out-of-this-world, and "tasteful," but my favorite parts of the book are the "push-pull banter" between the two main characters. Seeing it unfold and explode at some point makes the scenes so worth it! I enjoyed the character's sweet and naughty side as even the slight hint of attraction gets turned into a witty comeback.
But it wasn't all banter and laughter; there were a few emotional times that you would feel like your heart squeezed then ripped out. Holly kept so much guilt and pain within her that it was heartbreaking. She would later share with Saint as she finally fessed up to Saint. When it came to "her secret," I was blown away (maybe I was too naive, but I did not expect it) by the secret that "broke" Holly. It WAS NOT her fault, and yet, Holly thought otherwise. I'm still reeling as I type this review, and it was wrong on all accounts. Everyone in her past did fail Holly miserably!

4) Beloved yet comedic supporting characters help build up the scenes.

A book's success lies first on the main characters, but even with a great plot and main characters, if those main characters do not have their supporting characters to push or help them, the book is sure to fall flat for me. The supporting characters in the book are all stellar in their own right!
I felt the love and joy with Noelle while also wanting to give a high-five to Roberto with his "hard-on-the-outside-but-soft-on-the-inside" personae.
Noelle exudes a kid's wonder yet the feisty side of an adult who believes in everything wonderful and magical the season brings. She "adapts" Holly into her inner circle and helps Holly open herself to the many possibilities of a new Christmas tradition.

5) A great cover to boot!

Even before receiving the book, the blurb provided caught my attention that topped it off with a gorgeous cover! With a catchy title, book cover, and synopsis - this book is a whole package, wrapped up nicely and ready for the holidays.
Fair warning: I am a fan of instragrammable covers!

In summary, I'll Be Your Santa Tonight is a great feel-good yet makes-you-reflect kind of book! The author understands her audience and delivers. This book is for readers who love rom-coms, who love a Christmas story that initially may look cute but also drills down to the essence of the holidays - family, love, salvation, healing, and forgiveness.
It does not try hard to be loved because it's easy given the above reasons (and more) but makes you "feel" the characters' emotions.
The author pulls us into a rollercoaster ride of emotions with unexpected backstories of Holly and Saint. How could readers not pick up this book and enjoy the incredible Christmas magic this holiday season with all the points above?

When you care about something, it's not just about finding someone who can do it right. Having it done right doesn't matter. Having it done by the person who cares most does. --Saint

[Jeeves Reads Romance · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little nice and a lot naughty, this festive romance is a mix of spicy and sweet. It's Christmas-themed throughout (yes, even the steamy scenes), and will bring you some holiday cheer. I was surprised by just how quickly this story flew by, and it was a nice, festive treat. While I never fully connected to either character - and the over the top steamy scenes didn't make it any easier to do so - it's a fun, quick read that will surely warm up a long winter's night.

The story follows Holly Jolly and Saint Nick, two people who grew up without Christmas in their lives... well, except for their names, which are both funny coincidences. When the Grinch-like Holly is hired to build a gingerbread house for the Christmas-loving Saint's business, these two discover that they have more in common than you'd expect. There's obvious chemistry there, but once Saint gets to know Holly better, all he wants is to bring her some holiday cheer.

There's something about this author's writing style that I really love, so I didn't hesitate to check out this holiday romance. It's pretty adorable in sticking with the festive theme throughout, and is just the kind of story that I love to read this time of year. Well, except maybe the steam. I've got nothing against steam, but the Christmas-themed intimate moments were a bit much - I even guffawed out loud at one point, when I'm 100% sure that I was supposed to be caught up in the moment. This Santa is a bad, bad boy, and I'll give the author kudos for creativity. Regardless, there's a lot that I liked about this, so if you're looking for a dirty Hallmark movie in book form - that's what this is. It's a quick, easy read that's a blend of naughty and nice. I received an early copy via Wildfire Marketing and am voluntarily leaving a review of this sweet and spicy romance.

[ReadonReader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holly Jolly despite her name despises Christmas and all the hopes, dreams, magic that go along with it. She was raised by parents with strict religious beliefs so no holidays especially Christmas were ever celebrated. Holly knows she has missed out on a lot, but it seems this particular holiday just has it out for her because every time she thinks about celebrating something horrible happens, so its better for her leave it alone. It’s weird because she is now known as a top pastry architect that masters in holidays creations and now, she is hired for one of the biggest jobs ever. She knows she has her work cut out for her but what she isn’t expecting is how much this hotel truly gets into the holiday spirit and her attraction to its manager, Saint Nicholsen. Saint never had a great childhood until he was older and found his forever home, but it took him a while to acclimate to his new family and their love. Yet once he did he knew that he would never take holiday magic, the love, and fun of it for granted so when his new pastry chef shows up and is a Grinch he knows he has to help her find her magic. These have such an intense chemistry it flows off the pages, but Holly doesn’t want to be let down again and Saint is determined to show her that she believes in the magic of them. I loved all the incidences Holly had because they had me laughing so hard and Saint was pure perfection that you could not help but love. IF you want a cute holiday read with laughs and teaching that Christmas can still have magic for everyone for many different reasons, I recommend this one.

[Gsmitty · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'll Be Your Santa Tonight by Dr. Rebecca Sharp is a Country Love Story and was just what the doctor ordered. I love a holiday romance and this one was perfection!

Holly is adorable, especially so in her Grinch-like dislike of Christmas, and I loved seeing and experiencing her journey throughout this story.

This story was so endearing and really tugged on my heartstrings even as all the festive vernacular had me chuckling out loud.

And Saint? Oh my GIDDY AUNT but he was SWOONWORTHY and he can help me up after I trip any time! I loved his jovial nature, the perfect foil for Holly, and the natural chemistry between them definitely heated up the pages!

Holly's versions of carols had me giggling! And I adored her friendship with Noelle. Everyone needs a Noelle!

If you're looking for a playful holiday romance that will remind you that it's okay to be vulnerable, that it's okay to dream, and that the magic of Christmas is for everyone, look no further than this book as it will absolutely do the trick and leave you with a smile!

P. S. I now think there should be a new festive day that celebrates pirates and Christmas. Just saying! And Christmas lights. I see them in a whole new way!

[Leah · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I first started reading Dr. Rebecca Sharp she was full of angst and ups and downs. There were amazing moments, but they were not carefree books at all. Then she busted out a rom-com and I wasn’t sure if I would like it. But I did, and she just keeps getting better. She can do angst like nobody’s business, but she works a rom-com well. I loved Holly Jolly and Saint Nicholsen so much. Holly is an extremely jaded person, raised in a religion that doesn’t celebrate holidays or milestones, and when she tried to put herself out there was broken a way she wasn’t sure she could come back. Saint had a broken childhood but was rescued in the best way. These two work well together, and have a deep connection that neither is to ignore, and well Saint sure doesn’t want to ignore it. There is a lot of push and pull, mainly from Holly, but they eventually get there. And it is wonderful. There were serious moments, that held a lot of emotion, but tons of lighthearted moments as well. You do not want to miss this heartfelt Christmas book, and if you haven’t read Dr. Rebecca Sharp, you should.

[Mary Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holiday fun. You would expect that someone with the name Holly Jolly would be all about Christmas however, when we meet Holly, we find out she was raised without Christmas and her name was just an unfortunate event that her parents didn’t realize until she was older. Breaking away from her family’s structure, she becomes an amazing pastry architect but still has never found her belief in the magic of Christmas. Enter Saint Nicholsen, the hotel manager that hires her to build an iconic gingerbread house for the hotel lobby. He is all things Christmas and is determined to show Holly that she too has the spirit and magic within her. There are so many fun, sexy and wonderful moments in this story. I just enjoyed myself as I read this story and was rooting for Holly to realize she isn’t as grinchy as she likes to believe. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.

[Amy Reierson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a Holly Jolly Grinch all the way. It is what drew me to this book to begin with. Although I don't enjoy the season myself I do enjoy it from afar. Movies, books and other people's ridiculous excitement.

This is a true holiday story full of Christmas magic. Saint is determined to show Holly that the spirit of the season is in everyone and is positive charm is infectious.

The character banter and chemistry was equal parts fun and steamy making the book fun and quick to read.

It's definitely one of my new holiday favorites I can see myself enjoying again.

I was given an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.

[Mackenzie Bibliophile · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Rebecca Sharp is the QUEEN of sweet and sexy Rom Coms! I had such high hopes for I’ll Be Your Santa Tonight and they were met! Taking Saint’s love for all this Christmas and smash it together with Holly’s Grinchiness, let’s just say the cold winter was heating up FAST! IBYST was sweet, funny, HOT and exactly what I want from a holiday romance. Think like a Hallmark Movie…. But like a GOOD one! One that you could rewatch again and again. The chemistry between Saint and Holly was right off the bat, you can feel their dynamic build with each turn of the page. You will love cozing up with a warm drink and celebrating the holiday season with this book!
-Mackenzie Bibliophile

[The Romantic Rush Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ll Be Your Santa is a sweet and light-hearted festive read- with ample hit, fun banters, and enough clever Christmas references to stuff a stocking. Total feel good vibes and festive fun!

There is a lot of clever and subtle humor here- I mean look at our characters names alone- Holly Jolly and Saint Nicholsen. One is a self-proclaimed Grinch who resents her festive name thanks to some Christmas baggage- but she finds herself taking on her pastry chef dream job. Only problem is that it requires her to ooze Christmas cheer as the head gingerbread house maker for the historic Fairmont hotel. It also requires her to play nice with the actually jolly Saint Nicholsen- the hotel manager and Christmas fanatic- practically the Old Saint Nick, except he’s a cut and he’s a total hottie.

These two have a lot of fun and flirty banter as they have several humorous meet cute moments and butt heads over their divergent views on one of the most beloved holidays. Their attraction is undeniable, and a quirky but sexy chemistry develops between them. While they tackle the creative SantaCon preparations and gingerbread engineering, things heat up- and we got some parts both naughty and nice.

This is a cute and fast read, and despite one blip and their bantering, the angsty is blissfully low. It did take me a moment to get into this- the chemistry didn’t click for me straight away, I didn’t feel that spark. But, as Holly and Saint start to open up to each other more and the story becomes more about the meaning of Christmas, I got more invested in them. And their sexy chemistry iS HOOOOT. This is the second Christmas book with an inventive use of candy canes- let’s just say I’ll never look at one again. Saint gets a lot less nice and a lot more naughty in the bedroom.

The story ends rather cutely- leaving us with sweet but sincere themes around the true spirit of the season: believing. Believing that the most magical things of all are the things that are real and right in front of us- love, family, hope. It will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy.

Merged review:

I’ll Be Your Santa is a sweet and light-hearted festive read- with ample hit, fun banters, and enough clever Christmas references to stuff a stocking. Total feel good vibes and festive fun!

There is a lot of clever and subtle humor here- I mean look at our characters names alone- Holly Jolly and Saint Nicholsen. One is a self-proclaimed Grinch who resents her festive name thanks to some Christmas baggage- but she finds herself taking on her pastry chef dream job. Only problem is that it requires her to ooze Christmas cheer as the head gingerbread house maker for the historic Fairmont hotel. It also requires her to play nice with the actually jolly Saint Nicholsen- the hotel manager and Christmas fanatic- practically the Old Saint Nick, except he’s a cut and he’s a total hottie.

These two have a lot of fun and flirty banter as they have several humorous meet cute moments and butt heads over their divergent views on one of the most beloved holidays. Their attraction is undeniable, and a quirky but sexy chemistry develops between them. While they tackle the creative SantaCon preparations and gingerbread engineering, things heat up- and we got some parts both naughty and nice.

This is a cute and fast read, and despite one blip and their bantering, the angsty is blissfully low. It did take me a moment to get into this- the chemistry didn’t click for me straight away, I didn’t feel that spark. But, as Holly and Saint start to open up to each other more and the story becomes more about the meaning of Christmas, I got more invested in them. And their sexy chemistry iS HOOOOT. This is the second Christmas book with an inventive use of candy canes- let’s just say I’ll never look at one again. Saint gets a lot less nice and a lot more naughty in the bedroom.

The story ends rather cutely- leaving us with sweet but sincere themes around the true spirit of the season: believing. Believing that the most magical things of all are the things that are real and right in front of us- love, family, hope. It will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy.

[Jaime Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

Look no further for a heartwarming Christmas story that will make you smile. I laughed and fell in love with Saint and Holly. A Santa and Grinch love story you definitely do not want to miss. After this year I needed a feel good story and this did the trick. Make sure it’s on your list of holiday reads.

[Julie Workman|Bookaholic Sisters Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg I absolutely love this, coming up to Christmas i love the romantic Christmas films that draw you in, where two people find love over the holidays, theres just something about them that warms my soul.

Saint and Holly's story was amazing, given the inperfect upbringing its not hard to not believe but Christmas is a wonderful time of love laughter and joy with a hint of the magic stuff.

For me this story was everything, it made my heart very happy, once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down.

If your a Christmas-romanic this is definitely the book for you.

[Nikki Cudnik · Rating 5 out of 5]

A super cute holiday read that really embraces the spirit of the holiday season. Great characters, great story, lots of laugh loud moments. I love the whole Grinch theme that runs throughout the book.

[Jean Dewsbury · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a naughty and nice sweet read about a lady named Holly Jolly who doesn't believe in Christmas. A pastry architect who has beenl contracted to design and construct a gingerbread house centre peice display for a large hotel.
What Holly wasn't expecting was for the hotel manager named Saint Nicholson to turn her world and beliefs into a magical life.
A romantic getaway Christmas read filled with plenty of sugar and spicy sexual chemistry and naughty delights. Have a jolly time reading this Christmas adventure.

[Leah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute, corny holiday story! I'm not much for steamy scenes and one of these was just a tad too over the top for my liking. But the characters were fun, the chemistry didn't feel forced, and the book was short enough that nothing felt overly drawn out.

[Katie Silvi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun, funny, heart warming Christmas read.

I adore everything about I'll Be Your Santa Tonight. Holly, Saint, Gingerbread houses, Christmas lights, candy canes!

Holly is so unique. I couldnt help but feel for the girl who never experienced the magic of Christmas. Her circumstances and background made her a Grinch, although I can see why she would be.

Saint, oooohhhh man, Saint. A gorgeous man, who lives for Christmas and the magic the holiday exudes. He can be my Santa any day of the week.

Who knew how much fun could be had with a string of lights and candy canes.

[Melissa B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not ashamed to admit I spent a whole day lost in Sharp's holiday romance about Holly and Saint. Their story was sweet, heart-tugging, whimsical, and amusing with a romance that was absolutely charming and sexy!

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

[Chantel · Rating 5 out of 5]

With the opportunity of a lifetime, Holly Jolly, who isn’t all that jolly about Christmas, will spend the next few weeks decking the halls and making a memorable gingerbread house. Saint, the manager of the hotel will do everything he can to show Holly the magic of the season and see if her heart will also grow three sizes like the grinch.

That candy cane scene in the gingerbread house is something to live rent free in my head all season.

[Lightening · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ll Be Your Santa Tonight is tied with Tequila for my favorite of the Country Love series. It’s seriously steamy and so funny. I couldn’t stop laughing. If you’re looking for a great Christmas novel with a Grinch and Santa, look no further. This is the one for you. Once again, Sharp weaves a sad upbringing, a Gingerbread house and a Grinch, into a wonderfully captivating story. 11/10 recommend

[Nina King · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ll Be Your Santa Tonight is a sweet dose of holiday cheer. In this crap-tastic year that is 2020, I really needed a Christmas story to lift my spirits. It’s heartwarming and sweet, absolutely hilarious and unexpectedly steamy. I will never be able to look at twinkle lights and candy canes the same again. Holly and Saint will warm the Grinchiest of hearts. This was a joy to read!