Santa's Baby

by Lorelei M. Hart

Noel hired Santa to help his photography business. He wound up with so much more.

Noel’s photography business is thriving. Every single slot in his Magical Christmas photo shoots were booked and paid in full. He is looking forward to the best holiday season yet… until everything falls apart. A gas explosion destroys his location, the owner of the reindeer he booked changes their mind, and the Santa he hired decides he’d rather visit Hawaii that fulfill his contract. Now he has two days to relocate, re-set, and rehire. What he really needs is a little bit of Christmas Magic.

Alpha Christopher, affectionately known to his friends as Santa, is completely ready for the holidays with just over a month to go. Having never happened before, he’s unsure what to do with his spare time when a friend shows him the perfect thing to occupy his time: Help Wanted: Santa (reindeer not required but a plus). He applies ready to spread a little Christmas Magic.

When Noel meets Christopher, he hires him on the spot. He is absolutely perfect for the job, even without his picture-perfect sleigh and adorably obedient reindeer. He also stirs something inside Noel, something he long gave up hope finding again: love.

Santa’s Baby is a super sweet with knotty heat MM Mpreg Holiday Romance featuring a photographer who has everything to lose, a Santa who may just be the real thing, more Christmas cookies than anyone should eat in a lifetime, a magical sleigh ride that leaves more than just Santa’s bag being filled, Christmas wish lists a mile long, a Christmas miracle or two, including an adorable baby on the way. If you enjoy true love, fated mates, a little bit of whimsy, and your mpreg with heart, download Santa’s Baby today.

Genres: Omegaverse, M M Romance, Holiday, Christmas, Romance, Contemporary, Fantasy

125 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 17, 2020

About the author

Lorelei M. Hart is the cowriting team of USA Today Bestselling Authors Kate Richards and Ever Coming. Friends for years, the duo decided to come together and write one of their favorite guilty pleasures: Mpreg.

Reviews

[Mak ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

. . .
É uma leitura F(. . .), desculpe pela palavra, eu amei 🖤. . .
Amei! Eu vivo para me apaixonar pelo natal. E quando um fotógrafo precisa de ajuda do Papai Noel, e o próprio vem ajudar, que coisa mais deliciosa pode ser, tem elfo, tem rena, tem visco, e o principal cacau e biscoito, e estava esquecendo tem muito amor. E fotos lindas para compartilhar. 🥰🤭 que venha o próximo livro. . . Boa Leitura 😘

[Scooby2]

DNF-30%

[Badh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Merry Christmas

I love how the names of the characters fit so very well together. I thought that Noel was really sweet.

[Leelah🍁♋️ Orion · Rating 3 out of 5]

Santa

What better way to end Christmas then with a story about St Nick finding his love. Nice sweet Christmas omegaverse story. Writing was good, smexy was ehh very little side characters to speak about

[Penumbra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Santa’s Baby is about Noel, a photographer, and Alpha Christopher, who readers soon find out is the real Santa Claus. The story is told in first person from Noel and Chris’s povs.



This book definitely is a Christmas book. It centers around Noel photographing kids for Christmas. The blurb does a good job of what the story is about so I won’t go into the plot.

There is instant lust between Noel and Christopher that quickly morphs into love. Instant lust I can believe in, but I’m not a believer in characters falling in love quickly, but this is a Christmas story so it’s expected. I had the same problem I have had in this team of authors other books; the characters’ voices sound the same, neither are distinct. The only things that distinguish them are the characters they hang out with and the topics they discuss, and the fact the chapters are marked with the character’s name. But their voice patterns, figures of speech, anything to make them sound different from the other isn’t there. In fact one chapter I was thrown for a few paragraphs because I thought it was the other character speaking because there were no indicators to tell otherwise. The authors really need to work on making the character voices much more distinctive because this is a reoccurring problem.

I can’t really say if Noel and Chris make a good couple or if they felt like they belonged together, because they were fated mates and they fell together so quickly. Other than they lusted for the other, which seemed the strongest attraction between them. As to their personalities, it’s hard to say because both characters sounded the same, they kind of merged in my mind as the same person.

There wasn’t as much monologue in this story as in previous stories I’ve read by this writing team. Because there wasn’t as much, the story had a good pace to it and didn’t drag. But at the same time, because of the faster pace, the fact that scenes weren’t completely developed were more obvious. I’ve mentioned before that the authors tend to start a scene, mention little about it and then move on to the next one, without a satisfying conclusion to the previous one. For instance, the scene of Noel at the North Pole. That is pivotal because Noel has been wondering about Chris’ occupation for ages. When Noel finally sees the North Pole, the authors pretty much skim over the environment. Noel talks about meeting Chris’ assistant, the other elves, the person that makes the cookies and cocoa and that’s it. It’s talked ABOUT, but there’s no in-depth description to pull the readers in to make the scene magical. It should have been magical for Noel because he’s been wondering for so long about Chris. Instead, the scene is passed by in a flash. The issue of incomplete scenes of not fleshing them out fully to give readers more feels, is a recurring problem of the authors and I believe needs improvement.

In the end, Santa’s Baby had a great holiday feel with a new unique look of who Santa is and how the North Pole is run. The book also had a faster pace since a lot of monologue was done away with. But there are still the same issues of character voices sounding too similar, and the rush through of scenes without fleshing them out to pull readers in to give them more feels for the characters and make it like we the readers, are present. Part of me wants to give this story 3 stars, because I really feel this story wasn’t as good as it could have been. But at the same time, the overall holiday feel, the unique Santa, and the unique ways of the North Pole, was creative. So, because it’s Christmas, I’ll give this story 4 Stars.

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

[Stephanie W · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chris and Noel were the cutest couple who did everything but admit how they truly felt about one another while each hid a secret the other though would be too hard on their relation ship. Therefore tearing them apart.

Chris was sent on an early vacation since everything was complete ahead of schedule for this year's Christmas. Not one to sit down and take it easy, he answers an ad for a Santa for the holiday season. Sometimes keeping yourself physically occupied can mask the loneliness that he really endured.

Noel is a photographer. His business was in need of a lot of money and the holidays were booked solid. Then the unthinkable happened. The facility was to use for the shoots, burned down. He was left to find a space, and a new Santa or risk losing it all. With only days to spare, he gets to work and all falls into place...a little too well.

Chris has been alone for so long and never thought he could have an omega by his side. Thinking the relationship could break a contract he signed when taking up the reigns as Santa. So he continued to deprive himself of the happiness every Santa enjoyed before him but never bothered to question.
Just when all hope seemed lost, Chris shows up on Noel's doorstep and the magic begins. Days together become dates, nights, and the pain of knowing this all could end.... or would it?

Get ready for lots of cookies, hot chocolate, sneaky elves, an opportunity at romance, some laughter, an adorable couple, and a little one to make the season bright.

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

[Jenny Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.

In this book we meet Noel & Christopher. Noel thought this Christmas would be the thing that would really put his photography studio on the map. Then he has one problem after another. The venue he was going to use burned down. The Santa he had all lined up quite to go on a month long vacation. Finally the reindeer he had planned on using in his shots the owner pulled out because of the fire. Stating he didn't feel like his animals would be safe. So out of options and hoping not to go bankrupt he puts an ad out looking for a Santa. Christopher can't believe he is all ready for Christmas a whole month early. He doesn't remember in all his time of being Santa ever having this happen. When his head elf tells him not only is he done but everyone is going on vacation since there is nothing they need to do. He doesn't know what to do with his free time though until Christmas eve. So the elf tells him to look for work outside the toyshop. He sees Noel's ad and decides to apply. When he doesn't hear back he decides to go talk to the owner personally. Will these two find a HEA this Christmas season or will this just be a holiday to remember?

Another amazing hit by this author. It does have its ups and downs I really want to tell you about. However I don't want to ruin the story for any other readers. This will be a book once you pick it up you won't be able to put it down. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noel is a photographer whose business was booked solid with customers, promising his best season yet. Then two days is all he has left when the site for the shoots is destroyed by a fire, his Santa for the pictures quits, and the reindeer’s owner backs out. He is left with nothing, unless he can relocate to a new location, get set up once again, and get a new Santa, with or without a reindeer! It sounds like he is in desperate need of Christmas Magic.

Alpha Christopher, nicknamed Santa by his friends, got all of his work done early. Knowing he is not one to just sit around, a friend shows him an ad looking for Santa with or without a reindeer. So he decides to apply for the job. Noel is absolutely delighted with Christopher. He also finds himself responding to Christopher with a feeling he hasn’t had in a long time. Will Noel begin to suspect who Chris might really be? Will they both give in to the strong attraction they feel? And will Chris have to walk away once his jobs are done on Christmas Eve?

I really loved this magical story! I had chills up and down my arms! The characters are so well drawn that the reader readily accepts them and cares what the future brings. Is there any kind of HEA open to them? Or will the arrival of Christmas leave Noel alone again?

[C.B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is it the cookies that keep Santa going? Noel was a great photographer that was a having a bad day. His latest project was holiday pictures with Santa and hopefully reindeer. His Santa cancelled at the last minute. The venue burned down. A few customers making assumptions, cancelled. Noel placed ads and hoped for a miracle. Christopher, current Santa was so efficient, he completed all his chores a month before Christmas. His second, Elf Linus suggested taking some time off and just relaxing. Then return on Christmas Eve for the last step in operation Christmas. Santa ends up working for Noel. He brings a sleigh and reindeer. Noel and Chris are secretly instantly attracted to each other. They both intend to stay in professional mode. Can they? Does Noel get an idea Chris is the real Santa? Is Noel's Christmas event successful? If they start a relationship, what happens before Christmas Eve? Will Chris tell Noel who he is? Absolutely delightful story. You can almost see the pictuers Noel took based on the descriptions. Nicely done. Great story. I received an ARC from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Nice cover art

[Aղցela W. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a short quick read from authors that I love to read. Noel is an omega photographer who is having a bad day its his busiest time of the year he has photo shoots lined up to put his business in the black. The place he is using for the shot has blown up the guy with the reindeer cancelled and the Santa that he hired decided to go to Hawaii he has a few days to find replacements. Santa and the elf's are ahead of schedule so the head elf Linus tells Chris to take a vacation find temp work. Chris comes across an ad for a Santa with reindeer he applies. This was a really good read these two hit it off Noel knows that Chris is hiding something. Chris wants to be with Noel being a Santa is lonely and when they have sex he tells Noel that they can't be together. Noel thinks that he is married. Chris goes back to the North Pole he finds out that his time is up and he can be with Noel so he tells him. I liked this book it was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling.

[Amy Weller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is phenomenal and I absolutely loved it! The story of Noel and Chris is full of wonder, joy, love and magic. Noel is hoping his planned Christmas photo shoot will bring his business a lot of success. But at the last minute he loses the location, the reindeer and the Santa. A last minute ad to find a new Santa will bring him Chris. Chris is the true Santa and has finished up preparations early and gets some time off to relax. He does a great job for Noel but the more time they spend together the closer they get. It makes Chris long for more but he is committed to being Santa. A night back at the North Pole will lead him to a conversation with Linus, his assistant and he finds he can choose to go back to real life. In the end, he takes one last ride as Sant before committing to a life of love with Noel and the baby they have on the way.

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

[Deb Swietek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Your new Santa has his own suit, sleigh & reindeer. Couldn't be the real deal, could he?

I love a good Christmas story, and this is a Good one! The characters come alive, drawing you in to their world. The magic of Christmas and Santa surrounds you. You will believe! When Santa, Chris, takes a gig as himself for photo shoots, he doesn't expect his boss to be his perfect mate. Noel needed a Christmas miracle... He got Chris. Falling in love wasn't part of the deal. Chris will learn that a job is just a job, but love & family is life. Noel will finally realize his dream. There are elves, reindeer, cookies, hot cocoa, cute kids, and a baby. What's not to love! Do yourself a favor and get this delightful book. Now. You will be glad you did.
This book contains adult themes and language, mm sex and is intended for mature readers only.

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, the heat is HOT, and the physical chemistry is captivating so be careful you may just get burned all the heat coming off these pages. There were some "oh no" "oh wow" " what the what" moments and add in uncanny mishaps, and shenanigans of a fire the good kind that makes you keep turning the pages till last page has been turned. Chris is a lonely Santa for now after answering ad for one while he is supposed to be on vacation …you can see he can’t /don’t like doing nothing so playing Santa for now. Noel is a photographer who is doing really well for the holidays which is good because his business was in need of money but then that darn fire happened destroying everything leaving him scrambling to put it all back together before the holidays end. So, will he find his Santa? Will it be enough? Will he and Santa have a very Merry Christmas and is happiness in store for these two?

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a cute, sweet romantic story. Noel is a struggling photographer, he needs the money from the Christmas photo package he planned, but at the last minute the man with the reindeer cancels. Noel calls around, but he can't find any other reindeer, and is just about to give up when he gets an application from a man to play Santa, and he has his reindeer. Chris is the current Santa, a job he's had for decades, and he has done such a good job, that everything running ahead of schedule. When the head elf tells him that he should look into a seasonal gig if he's bored, Chris does just that, by responding to Noel's ad for a Santa. Noel is impressed with Chris's interactions with the children, and with Chris himself. Chris falls for Noel's innocence and dedication. The storyline is so sweet and fun and romantic, it's a must read for people who love Christmas magic.

[Katriana · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5
Chris is the current Santa, after implementing new organizational tactics him along with the elves are ahead of schedule. Since he's ahead of schedule his head elf, Linus, instructs him to either take a vacation or to find something to do. When he sees an ad for a temporary Santa gig for a photographer he jumps at the job. What he didn't expect was to fall for the photographer.

Noel is a photographer who had everything lined up. Then, all at once everything goes out the window. He has to find a new location, a new Santa, and hopefully find some reindeer. One application solves two of his problems, it's almost like magic.

Lorelei knows how to write cutest alpha and Omega stories, this was a short and sweet holiday book about Santa falling in love and eventually having kids. Very sweet and I want to try some elf hot chocolate!

[Debbie Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. It is true Christmas magic. Noel is in danger of going into the red on his business and advertises for a Santa for photo shoots. Chris responds in person and soon their attraction is too strong. Chris is so good an organizer that all of Christmas night is prepared for early so he takes the temp job for Noel. Chris finds out from his second in command that when Santa finds his mate, they step down and a new one starts. Chris is happy that he can be with Noel and so is Noel. It is a very nice touch who delivers their daughter Holly.

[Monika · Rating 3 out of 5]

Santa finds love and gets a baby, what could be better. This was a sweet, romantic mpreg Holiday story. It had an almost insta everything (not usually my thing) but it worked for the type of story that it was. Sometimes it's nice to go to a world of make believe and just enjoy.

QUICK THOUGHTS
-- Holiday/Christmas -- fantasy -- elves -- a few reindeer -- non-shifter mpreg -- secrets -- a dreamy Santa (Chris) -- a workaholic but very sweet photographer (Noel) -- some really sweet moments -- warmed my heart -- totally not believable but really fun -- LOVED the MCs -- just enough holiday cheer

[Christy Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Santa Playing Santa Finds Love

Chris who is Santa is told that the elves have made all toys and then some so for rest December he needs find something else to do. He answers Noel's ad who needs help after there was a fire which has his reindeer guy backing out and his Santa decides to go on vacation this year.

Noel doesn't know Chris is real deal til near end but they fall for each other. Thankfully Linus, Chris elf and friend tells him how solve the problem.

It was cute and there was baby girl. I gave a four. Noel and Chris were just what the other needed and so was Holly when she came.

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonerful sweet and heart warming story this was to read. Fate this time has brought the real Santa to an omega photographer, who has just run out of luck. The place where Noel was going to be doing his photos has been in a fire and the man he want was going to have as santa went on holiday instead.
Instant attraction for both Chris and Noel however Chris is a work aholic and he cant tell Noel what he really does.

This story is beautiful in every way, and just gives you that wonderful Christmas feeling once more!!!!

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Santa's Baby by Lorelei M. Hart is such a cute but hot holiday story. Noel and Chris were perfect together, and I loved the way the book ended. I felt like I could see the photoshoots as Noel was editing the photos later in the evening. I loved the idea that Santa could be a ripped alpha since nobody is supposed to see him as he is delivering presents. I loved the chemistry between Noel and Chris. It's a wonderful holiday story. This is, by far, my favorite story by this author.

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

[Kkhmonrai · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this quick, sweet read about Christmas, delivered just in time for this year's holiday. Everything is going great for Noel and his photography business...until it isn't. A series of set-backs occur that could ruin his business' Christmas season. When Chris answers Noel's advertisement for a Santa, there is an immediate spark. Who is Chris, and is he Noel's holiday miracle? This was a quick, enchanting fated mates story with minimal angst.

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

[Miriam · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

3.5 stars

Chris is Santa and normally the weeks before Christmas are part of his busy season, but this year he has free time and nothing to do. Noel is a photographer in desperate need of a Santa to make his holiday photoshoots a success. With a bit of Christmas magic, both men find that the present they didn't even know they wanted is what they need to have the perfect Christmas.

These two were cute together. I liked the twist on the Santa mythos. The few scenes with kids were so adorable.

[lynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet Story

Noel, A photographer, has a p!an that might possibly allow him to finish the year in the black this year. Then, his planned site is destroyed in a fire, the reindeer are cancelled due to safety concerns, and "santa" bails to go on vacation. As he begins to try to rebuild the shoot and salvage what he can of the opportunity, Chris arrives on the scene to apply for the vacant Santa position.
Nice little story one chapter is Noel's and the next is Chris's. Well written and edited. A quick read that is perfect for this time of year.

[Annatasia Meehleder · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was such a cute little story to read. I loved reading this. Everything went perfectly in Santa’s Baby. The characters Noel, and Chris were thought out really well, and were well detailed. Noel is my favorite character since he was the photographer and had the eye for shoots. Chris is a great guy too , he’s great with kids. Then somehow Santa gets involved. This book put me in the Christmas spirit and I think that’s what it was meant to do.

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

[Laina Gruver · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars

Sweet Mpreg about an Omega photographer who hires someone to pose as Santa for Christmas pictures. Unbeknownst to Noel, the man he hired is the REAL deal.

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Noel doesn’t get pregnant until after Chris retires from Santa duties

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POV... multi first person

Standalone or series... standalone

Hangover... no

Recommend... sure

Reread... maybe

*****
KU read
Christopher Jenkins/Santa
Noel/Omega

[Latecia Jennings · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had a real good time reading this holiday story. Very unique and sweet. A lot of holiday magic through and through. Loved Chris...so sensitive and sweet but also an alpha who recognizes Noel as his omega. Noel spent his time taking Christmas photos...special photos for the families and finally he gets to have his own special family with Chris. Everything was so merry and bright...Loved it!

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

[Courtney Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking fir a cute M/M non shifter mpreg Christmas book this one was amazing! Meet Chris aka Santa looking for a break , and Noel a photographer in need of a Santa for his Christmas photos. The meet, the kiss, they fall, they figure out a new way of life, and live happily ever after! Loved it. No angst, full of Christmas cheer and love and babies!

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

[D. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oh ternyata Christopher ini beneran Santa bukan Santa jadi-jadian XD. Banyak detail yang tidak dijelaskan jadinya bikin bingung atau aku yang bacanya diskip-skip, hmm. Sinopsisnya bagus tp cara eksekusinya kurang. Memang kayaknya udah jadi pola kalau buku dari Lorelei M. Hart ini yang kubaca bernilai selalu 3 bintang jarang yang 4.

[Shelley Chastagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas perfection for Mpreg lovers. Noel and Chris fit together in the best possible way for me. Both are so focused on their jobs that romance doesn't seem to be possible. Chris's surprise for Noel made me smile at all the thought he put into it. The last chapter was lovely in the best possible way.

[Teal Wolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Santa’s Baby by Lorelei M Hart is a sweet and adorable Christmas Time Mpreg that  I can not recommend enough.  It is my favorite Holiday read of this season.  Photographer Noel and "Santa" Christopher were so cute through this book - I loved their chemistry and their story... just everything about this story.  I am putting this on my "read every Christmas "  list!