Name: Santa's Helper
ISBN: 9798583583225

Shae Sanders

A chance encounter at the mall sets off sparks between Felina and Julian. He's Santa, and he needs a Mrs. Claus...

A Holiday Short

Santa's Helper

Kadisha 

Wow just wow!! A beautiful second chance, slow burn that will have you smiling will have you smiling all the way through! Julian and Felina have a special place in my heart now! And baby!!! the spice is well worth the wait and doesn't beat around the bush with painting a very steamy good time! Santa's Helper is a must read every holiday season!

Lauren Sullivan

Content warnings: (view spoiler)[Grief, references to MC's father's death, divorce (hide spoiler)]

This was quick, sexy but still surprisingly deep. 

Fresh off her first Christmas as a divorced mom, Felina's brought her kids to the far away mall so they can get a picture with a Black Santa. But the usual older gentleman isn't there, and instead it's his son, Julian, who Felina briefly dated in high school. Julian always viewed Felina as the one who got away, so he seizes the opportunity to reconnect with her. Felina's kids are spending the holiday with her ex, so when Julian needs a replacement Mrs. Claus, she decides to help out - and spend more time with him as well.

Both characters are older and are certain of what they want in a romantic partner, and their relationship moves pretty quickly. Julian thinks he has to cheer Felina up because she's missing her kids, but Felina finally admits that it's actually guilt that she doesn't miss them. I liked how they addressed that, and also how they talked about Julian's grief over his dad's death and carrying on his legacy as Black Santa. I didn't like some of the toxic masculinity stuff (Julian doesn't want to show certain emotions in front of her because it's not "manly"), but overall I enjoyed the story.

Santa's Helper A Holiday Short

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