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Naughty & Nice #3

His Holiday Cheer

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Grace’s high school crush is home for the holidays, and it turns out he’s become a handsome Mr. Scrooge. Will she have time to show him some holiday cheer?

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Grace
He was my first love,
But he left me behind to make his fortune in the city.
Now he’s back for the holidays,
And I keep running into him.
Colton is tall, handsome, and as yummy as a sugar cookie.
But I’m not sure if I can give him a second chance
Knowing that if he leaves, he’ll be taking my heart with him...

The Meadows siblings—two brothers and two sisters—have somehow remained single. But all that is about to change as these owners of Merry Meadows Christmas Tree Farm meet their love matches this holiday season.

51 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 9, 2021

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C.L. Cruz

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C.L. Cruz writes short, steamy romance with curvy girls and the men who love them. She is a single mom of two kids currently seeking her own happily ever after.

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1,328 reviews107 followers
December 23, 2021
I don’t think I’ve ever hated a Liz Fox/CL Cruz book before but I hated this.

Now, it’s not entirely her fault. I hate the second chance at love trope. It just means that they didn’t love each other enough. How am I supposed to believe now they magically live each other enough to be together? It takes a lot to overcome this horrible trope. I would need the hero to be pinning away for the heroine, for her to always be on his mind. She was not.

Colton was a bad character. He was stuck up, snobby, and gave zero indication of why all of the suddenly he wanted to be with Grace. Thank god she put up a tiny bit of fight when he wanted to move her to the city.

It got two stars instead of one because her writing was impeccable as always but if I never see this story again it will be too soon. If almost makes me not want to finish the four book series.
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2,770 reviews15 followers
January 22, 2022
Ten years ago, Grace was on cloud nine, because she and Colton would be graduating. They would be going to college, him out of state, but when he got back the life they had planned would begin.

The thing was he never came back. He took a job in the city, in hedge funds, and she never heard or saw him again. Ten years have passed and now he's home for the holidays. When she hears this she tries to avoid going into town.

The day she does, guess who she runs into? You got it. But, what gets me is he wants to pick up where he left off. What is even more disturbing is she doesn't call him on it during her first or second encounter with him. Not to mention he has become a classification snob.

He is given a rude awakening from, Grace. Making him pause. She helps him realize, that he never, in truth, understood her, or himself, at all. If he suggested such an idea.
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5,484 reviews2 followers
December 9, 2021
When Colton comes home for the holidays, one look at Grace and he starts to realize what is most important. Love.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
10.1k reviews42 followers
December 15, 2021
He brings her to her knees, even without trying....but will he be able to wrap up her heart?

His Holiday Cheer is the third book in the Naughty & Nice series which is about the Meadows siblings whose family owns a Christmas tree farm in Misty Creek. This story is about Grace Meadows and Colton McCoy. Grace is the oldest sister in the family and as such finds herself always cleaning up after and taking care of her siblings and family. They are in the thick of the season when she is forced to drive down the mountain and into town to take a break but also go to the dollar store to buy tree decorations. While she is sitting in the local cafe and about to enjoy a muffin and coffee she comes face to...well it isn't his face, of Colton. Before you can say Merry Christmas the town will be abuzz with how Colton brought Grace to her knees yet again, and she is not having that! Colton has come home for the holidays when he crosses paths with Grace he is more than a little amused and also quickly ready to accompany her on her errands and spend time with her. After graduating Colton left town to go to school and then got a job as running an investment fund in the city. He lives a high flying lifestyle, making lots of money, with an apartment in the city and more. But what he does not have that he quickly figures out again is real friends. Seeing Grace and other people he went to school with makes him realize that he wants that again......and her. Will Grace give Colton another chance, risking her heart and more, this holiday season? Both have grown and changed so can they still find a happy HEA together?

This is a charming, sweet and entertaining story. I loved Grace as she is feisty on the outside but a sweetheart on the inside. Colton had me laughing at his internal thoughts about Grace and how much he finds his spark for her combusts into an inferno of love and passion. This Christmas Colton wants to make a lot of holiday merry with Grace that he really wants to last a lifetime.
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701 reviews2 followers
December 12, 2021
'His Holiday Cheer' by C.L. Cruz and Liz Fox is the third book in their Naughty & Nice series and tells the story of Grace and Colton who were sweethearts all through high school. Grace thought Colton was her future until he left for an out of state college and broke all his promises to her. And then broke up with her and never came back. Until now, to spend Christmas with his family for the first time in ten years.

Grace loves working on her family's Meadows Tree Farm and living in their small town of Misty Creek. She enjoys the small town atmosphere and helping her neighbors. When she hears that Colton is back in town she is determined to avoid him. Unfortunately, that is hard to do in a small town and they run into each other at the coffee shop. Colton realizes that he still has feelings for Grace and he is determined to win her back. Grace doesn't know if she can trust Colton again with her heart since he broke it the last time. Plus she doesn't want to leave Misty Creek. Will Colton be willing to stay in order to have what his heart wants?

Ms. Cruz and Ms. Fox have written an engaging addition to their series. This book has wonderful characters with a sweet, steamy heartwarming plot. I enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone who likes some Christmas with their romance.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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4,480 reviews58 followers
December 10, 2021
A broken heart can sometimes have you not seeing what’s right in front of you also it won’t all you to see the second chance that fate has put in your path. High School Sweethearts Grace and Colton but broke up right before he left for college with all kinds of promises but never once come back home until now ten years later. Colton didn’t come to town for Grace even though fate had a hand in ensuring they run into each other at least a few times showing what is right in front of them the love that never left them. They realized this because the chemistry is still just as intense as it was when they were in high school, and they can’t call walk from it a second time or can they? Grace wants nothing to do with him because he broke her heart the first time and after putting it together, she does not and won’t give him another chance to break it again but that same heart wants him. Colton knows she is it for him and will do whatever it takes to help her see and believe that he won’t break her heart again, can he convince her, will they grab this second chance given to them by fate and run with it, and can they find happiness after so many years?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,450 reviews3 followers
December 9, 2021
This is book number 3 of the Naughty & Nice series and focuses on Colton and Grace. They were high school sweethearts that dated all through high school until Colton left for college and never looked back. Now years later, he's home for the holidays to visit his family and Grace is actively avoiding going into town so she doesn't have to see him. Things don't go quite as planned for Grace and she runs into him while in town. Grace wants no parts of getting involved with him because he will inevitably leave and leave her completely heartbroken for a second time. Colton starts to miss Grace after seeing her but it isn't until he asks her to leave her life behind to follow him that he realizes what he truly wants in life. I loved this book overall but it would have been nice for Colton to have missed Grace while he was gone but it seemed like he really did just leave everything in the past without any second thought. I am so glad that they got their second chance together! Great addition to the series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,348 reviews17 followers
December 11, 2021
This is the 3rd book in the “Naughty And Nice Series” and here we take a journey with Grace and Colton who Grace had a high school crush on; with a second chance at romance.

Grace and a Colton were high school sweethearts and broke up before Colton left for college. Colton left his small town for bigger and better things. Grace loves working on her families Meadows Tree Farm; she enjoys the small town atmosphere. Colton is now back in town after being gone for 10 years to visit his family. Grace finds out the Colton is back is back in town and avoids him; but the two eventually see each other and the chemistry and romance they once shared is still sizzling hot. Grace wants no part of Colton but Colton is determined to win Grace back.

Will Grace succumb to Colton’s charm and open her up heart to him again, will Colton stay in his home town and win the heart of Grace again, will Colton be content with living in his small town, can the two make it work this time?

I received an ARC via C.L. Cruz and I am leaving my review voluntarily.
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1,818 reviews5 followers
December 12, 2021
Family is all she wants.

Grace is happy working the family Christmas Tree Farm as usual and does not seem to take a break.
They tell her to take a break and go into town and relax for a while.
The coffee shop is calling her and in she goes to see her friend that works there.
While sitting and eating her scone, in walks the only man who broke her heart.
She is not sure how to react seeing him after all this time.
Colton wants to take up where they left off but can not Grace is standing fast to no relationship because she does not want her heart broke again.
Eventually they spend time together and getting to know each other again.
Everything seems to be going really good until he asks her to move to the city with him.
A very well written story about finding love again.
Who is next in this family? Waiting for the next book.

I read an early review copy of this book for an honest review.
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374 reviews7 followers
December 10, 2021
Grace Meadows loves working on her family's tree farm. She loves living in her small town and the life she has there. Colton is Grace's ex-boyfriend. He wanted bigger and better things so he moved away to the city. Christmas is her favorite albeit busiest time of the year. Colton comes back to visit his family for the holidays and he is determined to get a second chance with Grace. After so many years, will she give him a chance. Will Colton understand the appeal of small town life?

Another great heartwarming holiday read. I have really enjoyed reading about the Meadows family. Grace is such a special lady with a huge heart. Colton broke her heart once and she may not be ready to give him another chance.
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7,367 reviews71 followers
December 10, 2021
His Holiday Cheer is a perfect second chance romance for the holidays. Colton has returned home after being away for several years. Back in school Colton and Grace would talk about a future, but when he left for college, he did not return. Grace takes care of the tree lot for the family, making sure all is in order, when she hears Colton is in town, the last things she wants to do is run into him again.

This is a heartwarming story that show the struggle Colton and Grace go through as the figure out what they really want. Colton has to choose between what he had to what he wants. Great story from start to finish.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
2,284 reviews14 followers
December 11, 2021
The third installment of C.L. Cruz and Liz Fox's Naughty and Nice series tells Grace's story in His Holiday Cheer. A sweet and steamy short second chance romance, the Meadows siblings again find love with Grace being reunited with her first love and high school boyfriend, Colton. Having broken up when Colton went away to college, he never came home, making a life in high finance in Oakwood City. But back home for the holidays, he runs into Grace - and all of the old feelings awaken. A few days together, and Grace's Christmas cheer begins to rub off on Colton, and soon he is wondering if his life back in the city is really all he has made it out to be. Another entertaining Meadows sibling romance!

I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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6,131 reviews56 followers
December 25, 2021
First things first; I like the cover of this book!
His holiday cheer is the third book in the ‘’naughty & nice’’ series.
This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read. Grace and Colton were once in love until Colton left town. Years later and he’s back. Will Grace and Colton get a second chance at love?
The chemistry between Grace and Colton is clear to see and I liked them together.
I liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read. I look forward to more books from this series.
2,301 reviews23 followers
December 10, 2021
What a beautiful second chance romance! I LOVED Colton and Grace! They are former high school sweethearts who broke up because he moved away. Now he’s back and he’s a bit of a Scrooge. Lucky for him Grace is Christmas cheer personified. I loved Grace as a character. She does so much for her family and for her town. It’s time she found her happiness. Is Colton back for good or is he destined to leaved again and break her heart? Check out their sweet and steamy story and find out what happens. It’s a terrific story!

I received an advance copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
816 reviews4 followers
December 11, 2021
Grace is in town when she unexpectedly sees Colton again. The one who left town and didn't look back. Colton returns home and discovers that being in the city, in amongst the fakeness, isn't what he wants. Seeing Grace and being with her - is where he belongs - he just has to convince her!!

I LOVED this story! I'm a sucker for second chances!! The characters are likeable, relatable, complex, multilayered, realistic and believable. I was immediately hooked into the story and couldn't put it down!! The story is well written, fast paced, with lots of sizzling chemistry between Grace and Colton. There's an epilogue and a HEA 💓
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9,595 reviews24 followers
December 16, 2021
Grace and Colton were high school sweethearts until he broke her heart when he left for college. Now he's back in town after years away and the spark is still there. I loved that even though they had been apart for years they both realize they still love each other. His Holiday Cheer is a sweet second chance love story between two people who finally got their happily ever after. The writing is well done and the characters are likable. His Holiday Cheer is book three and a great addition to the Naughty and Nice series. I look forward to reading the next book in this series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
2,317 reviews8 followers
December 8, 2021
Quick second chance romance. High school sweethearts Colton and Grace broke up when he went away for college, never looking back. He is currently living a pretty empty existence in the big city. Grace’s life is her family, working the family business, and helping people in town. I like that she is determined to have the life she chooses, with or without him and let’s him know that in no uncertain terms. The entire story before the epilogue spans a few days.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,892 reviews5 followers
December 8, 2021
This was a well written, short, Christmas romance with a wonderful HEA. I didn’t really warm to Colton, he left Grace 10 years earlier to go to college and never looked back. He wasn’t even in town now for her! There was lots of chemistry and they did truly love each other. He realised he needed a change in his life when they met again and went all out to achieve it. There was romance and nostalgia and a beautiful HEA.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
3,935 reviews20 followers
December 8, 2021
Grace has stayed away from town since she heard Colton was home for the holidays. She does not want to run into him, he broke her heart when he left. She has to go into town and her luck has run out, there he is.

Colton has not realized what he has missed without Grace by his side. If he can only convince her to give him a second chance.

This is a sweet and steamy, holiday story. This writing pair never disappoints.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
848 reviews4 followers
December 9, 2021
Tree Farm Hats.
Awesome story. Colton is back home for the holidays when he sees Grace again, she is the one he left behind. Grace tries to avoid him because she doesn’t want to be hurt when he leaves once more. The more time they spend together old feelings resurface and Colton must make a decision about his life. He asks Grace to return with him and she refuses to go. Will he realize that his life in the city isn’t what he wants? Remember: everyone deserves a tree.

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2,352 reviews25 followers
December 9, 2021
What a sweet story. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Grace in this story. Her high school sweetheart left her to go away to college, but never came home. Now many years later, Colton has returned. He realised that he needs Grace in his life and will stop at nothing to have her back, but there has to be a compromise. I really enjoyed reading how these two worked out their differences and have their happily ever after.

I was given an advanced copy of this book to read and review with my honest and fair opinion.
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4,052 reviews30 followers
December 11, 2021
Aaahhhh I don't know why but I'm ambivalent about this story. Don't know why really. Colton broke Grace's heart and now comes back as if nothing happend before 🤔 Personally I didn't like his character (but that's just me 😉). Grace loved Colton in high school and that really didn't change. Colton is now back and wants to have a second chance. Would have loved more groveling🤷‍♀️ A sweet second chance at love story with a bit of romance and sweetness. Not my favorite story but nonetheless a sweet story 😍😍😍😍
311 reviews1 follower
December 13, 2021
Grace and Colton where high school sweetheart but he left for college and never came back. He’s now back in town and she wants nothing to do with him because she’s afraid of getting her heart broken again. Colton is not leaving this time without her love and commitment to forever but will they be able to work it out? Definitely not a book you’re going to want to miss out on. These authors books are truly perfection and you’ll hate to miss out!

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2,264 reviews6 followers
December 26, 2021
A second chance romance. Colton is back in town after breaking Grace’s heart when they were teenagers. He’s turned into a snob but starts to realize that he’s not as happy as he thought he was. This was another quick read. Grace is very giving and caring and loves living in the small town. She and Colton still have chemistry but he’s egotistical enough to assume she’ll drop everything to be with him until he realizes what’s really important. Looking forward to the final book in this series. I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
2,555 reviews15 followers
December 9, 2021
A good second chance at love, love story

Colton and Grace were sweethearts through high school. After graduating he left for college and never returned. He moved to the big city to make money. One Christmas years later he returned and realized home and Grace is where his heart was. Read how they worked on trying to get back together. I enjoyed the book and hope you will as well. Written by Cindy :)
2,149 reviews23 followers
December 9, 2021
Colton comes back to town and meets up with Grace again after many years.
These two have history and its not bad just he left leaving poor Grace behind.
The connection picks up hot and strong, and Colton has decisions he needs to make for his future. I really enjoyed the history they had and how they relived part of it.
Definitely another feel good story!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
2,176 reviews7 followers
December 10, 2021
Third book in the series being Colton and Grace's story. They were high school sweethearts, she thought they would always be together. Until, he went off to college never to return breaking her heart. He's back in town after all these years for the holidays. You know how Christmas magic can be. I enjoyed this heartwarming story tremendously with Grace showing her strong independent side.

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3,831 reviews6 followers
December 10, 2021
I thought that this was a really good book. Grace and Colton were great together. I really enjoyed this second chance holiday book. While Colton realizes what he is missing in his life is Grace, Grace tries not to fall again but you can't fight fate. I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend this book and these two awesome authors.

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502 reviews1 follower
December 10, 2021
Colton comes back to town to spend Christmas. When he meets back up with Grace Meadows, he is feeling lucky to be able to connect. As he spends time with Grace, he realizes that he wants to share all his future Christmases with her.
I enjoyed getting into Grace's head a little bit. I liked the interactions between these two.
The Meadows siblings are meeting their significant other's. I'm looking forward to Marie's story.
I was gifted this story in exchange for my honest review.
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3,914 reviews30 followers
December 11, 2021
This is the third book in the series and can be read as a standalone story.
Well-written and entertaining, this second chance holiday romance is sweet and steamy. Colton returns home for the holidays after being gone for a decade. He left for college and never returned, the feelings that they had for each other are still there and Colton now knows what he lost and he's determined to win her heart again.
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