Santa’s Helper
Publisher: Amber Heat (Amber Quill Press)
Length: Novella ♦ Contemporary Romance, Erotic
When a 10-year-old’s letter to Santa lands into the hands of workaholic CEO…he discovers that helping others may get him something more than the holiday spirit.
When Manhattanite CEO Noel Ford decides to adopt a letter addressed to Santa Claus, he never expects to end up escorting sexy single mother Maura Kelly around the city on Christmas Eve. Because of her son Kyle’s selfless wish for her to find love again after her husband’s death, Maura agrees to spend the day with the handsome stranger, against her better judgment.
The spark between Noel and Maura is immediate, but the distance between Park Avenue and the New Jersey suburbs is immense. Are their two worlds too dissimilar to merge or will they be able to bridge the distance with love?
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Warning: This excerpt may contain material inappropriate for minors and is intended for readers over 18 years of age.
…Noel slid a hand around her waist and pulled her against his body. He smothered her moan, deepening the kiss until she went limp in his arms. He ran his tongue from one corner of her mouth to the other, eliciting a sigh. When he plunged his tongue between her parted lips, he tasted the sweetness within their depths.
“I thought I told you no kisses without mistletoe.” Her lips curved into a devilish smile.
His gaze drifted to a spot above her head. Strung up against the center of the archway, a branch of mistletoe swayed. “We’re in luck.”
“An unexpected coincidence, I’m sure.” She gave him a wry smile before wrapping her arms around his neck, clinging to his body in a way that made him dizzy with lust.
He dragged his lips from hers, and his voice thickened with desire. “Maura…” Her name tasted rich and sinful on his lips. “I’m trying to restrain myself here, but…” He leaned in close, his lips brushing her ear. “I want to make love to you,” he breathed, rejoicing in the gasp of obvious excitement that escaped from her lips. “If you want me to back off, tell me now, because you’re making me crazy. Tell me, Maura… Tell me this is what you want.”
She answered his plea with breathless excitement. “I have never wanted anything more in my life than this moment with you.” She stared into his eyes, asserting her needs, taking what she wanted. “I’m not going to deny myself any longer. I want to be yours tonight, Noel. Make me yours.”