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Grumpy Santa: A Boss/Employee/Holiday/Curvy Girl Romance Kindle Edition

by Kat Baxter (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 1,102 ratings

Audrey

I’ve been in love with big, brooding Jared Sawyer ever since he hired me to work in his hardware store. He scowls a lot and growls more than he talks, but there’s something about him that makes me feel like I’m right where I’m supposed to be. After one explosive night in his arms, I’m even more certain we belong together. But then he never mentions the way he kissed and held me, or the naughty things he whispered in my ear.

How is it possible that what felt like forever was just a one and done?

Just when I’m sure that the only consequences of our night together are awkward silences at work, I find out Jared left me with more than a broken heart.

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  3. Publication date
    December 13, 2023
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CLFG5SLF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 13, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 13, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 76 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 1,102 ratings

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Kat Baxter

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USA Today Bestselling Author, Kat Baxter writes fast-paced, sweet & STEAMY romantic comedies. Readers have dubbed her “The Queen of Adorkable.” and her books “laugh-out-loud funny,” and “hot enough to melt your kindle.” She lives in Texas with her family and a menagerie of animals. Kat is the pseudonym for a bestselling historical romance author.

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Customers find this holiday romance book to be a fun quick read with a sweet, sassy tone and a happy ending. The story features great characters, with one customer particularly appreciating the banter between the main characters. Customers describe the book as short, well-written, and spicy with mild angst.

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25 customers mention "Readability"25 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, describing it as a quick and fun holiday tale.

"...Jared and Audrey's story is heartwarming, sexy, and a fun quick read...." Read more

"...10/10 do recommend! This was a cute and fun read. A perfect read for above wanting a quick read that also has plot." Read more

"...Keep up the good work." Read more

"I loved this book! From the synopsis, the storyline, character development, 2 people pov all through to the epilogue...." Read more

20 customers mention "Sweetness"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sweet and sassy, with one customer noting it gives lots of sunny vibes.

"...It's a sweet holiday romance. Wonderfully done. Be sure to grab the Bonus Epilogue for more spice. Thumbs up!" Read more

"4 fantastic stars 10/10 do recommend! This was a cute and fun read...." Read more

"I absolutely loved the story.it was short ,sweet,& they both were vulnerable...." Read more

"...I like the sensitive and sweet Jared and the sassy and smart Audrey...." Read more

19 customers mention "Story quality"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as adorable with a very happy ending. One customer notes how the tropes create a fine framework for the love story, while another mentions the bonus epilogue is steamy.

"This is a thoroughly enjoyable boss/employee romance read. Jared and Audrey's story is heartwarming, sexy, and a fun quick read...." Read more

"I absolutely loved the story.it was short ,sweet,& they both were vulnerable...." Read more

"I loved this book! From the synopsis, the storyline, character development, 2 people pov all through to the epilogue...." Read more

"I enjoyed this sweet holiday employee/boss romance. I like the sensitive and sweet Jared and the sassy and smart Audrey...." Read more

8 customers mention "Character development"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the banter between the main characters.

"...I loved the banter between these two main characters and the secondary characters. It's a sweet holiday romance. Wonderfully done...." Read more

"...seen more of the story but what is here is well written and the characters are great...." Read more

"I loved this book! From the synopsis, the storyline, character development, 2 people pov all through to the epilogue...." Read more

"Great characters. Cute short read. Love that the characters are real and not perfect. I will look for more from this author." Read more

6 customers mention "Length"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that the book is short.

"I absolutely loved the story.it was short ,sweet,& they both were vulnerable...." Read more

"...Overall, it was short and had potential, but missed the mark for me." Read more

"This is a great holiday read. Its short and is a happy read. I love the characters and how they bet together. This is a must read!" Read more

"Short, sweet, and spicy..." Read more

6 customers mention "Writing quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting that the characters work well together.

"...It's a sweet holiday romance. Wonderfully done. Be sure to grab the Bonus Epilogue for more spice. Thumbs up!" Read more

"...would have liked to have seen more of the story but what is here is well written and the characters are great...." Read more

"...They are really good together and their story has a very happy ending that includes a Santa suit." Read more

"...Niely done, Ms. Baxter." Read more

5 customers mention "Spice level"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the spice level of the book, with one mentioning it works well for a short story.

"...Really enjoyed that they're awkward romantic dance and of course the spicy sex...." Read more

"...It’s spicy and cute and I could have gone for my about these two." Read more

"...I loved the descriptions and spice level was great for a short story." Read more

"Short, sweet, and spicy..." Read more

3 customers mention "Angst level"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the mild angst in the book.

"...the lack of it sure does give this story the sweet longing and angsty anticipation that makes it delicious...." Read more

"Hot, yet romantic story with some mild angst and snark...." Read more

"...No cheating, no cliffhanger, happy ending, low angst, steamy times...." Read more

He's Not So Grumpy After All
5 out of 5 stars
He's Not So Grumpy After All
This is one of Kat's couples I've anxiously awaiting a story for, and it didn't disappoint! I REALLY appreciated the PCOS representation. I feel like this is becoming more talked about and accepted, and I'm so thankful to see something so many of us deal with get out there. This book was the perfect holiday snack-sized treat, filled with steam, sass, and of course a HEA. The connections and pop-ins to other books and characters is always enjoyed in Kat's universe...so that narwhal reference made sense to me, woot! Loved the boss/employee, grumpy/sunshine, curvy girl, and holiday romance vibes...felt like we got the best of so many tropes in this one.
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  • Lorey Christensen
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Holiday Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024
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    This is a thoroughly enjoyable boss/employee romance read. Jared and Audrey's story is heartwarming, sexy, and a fun quick read. I loved the banter between these two main characters and the secondary characters. It's a sweet holiday romance. Wonderfully done. Be sure to grab the Bonus Epilogue for more spice. Thumbs up!
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  • Neshaisabookworm’s Book Review
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short, sweet, and spicy
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024
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    4 fantastic stars

    10/10 do recommend!

    This was a cute and fun read. A perfect read for above wanting a quick read that also has plot.
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  • Debra medlin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Short Sweet & spicy
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
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    I absolutely loved the story.it was short ,sweet,& they both were vulnerable.
    I loved that they both were deeply fascinated by the other & too shy to admit it.they had chemistry thrown in for fun.
    Keep up the good work.
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  • Elaine
    3.0 out of 5 stars Quick read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2024
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    My rating for this one is 3.5. I would have liked to have seen more of the story but what is here is well written and the characters are great. This is one to be read when you don't have a lot of time to read. I would encourage everyone to give this one a chance. You might like it.
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  • ToniKoolkat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read!!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2024
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    I loved this book! From the synopsis, the storyline, character development, 2 people pov all through to the epilogue. This author has a way of capturing the reader and keeping them engaged well after the book is finished. Well, at least to me, she did. Jared and Audrey's attraction and passion they felt for each other were so relatable. I don't want to give anything away. But I was happily shocked and surprised by a few details that were revealed in the book. It just made it all the more enjoyable of a read. Overall, this book was a banger and definitely 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
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  • Patti
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good grumpy romance
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
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    I enjoyed this sweet holiday employee/boss romance. I like the sensitive and sweet Jared and the sassy and smart Audrey. They are really good together and their story has a very happy ending that includes a Santa suit.
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  • Babs Brazz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes the grumpy is hiding things
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2024
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    Audrey has been in love with her boss Jared since she started working for him. She thought that after an amazing night he might have some feelings for her too, but he never spoke about it again.
    She starts to feel bad at work and he takes her to the hospital to have tests run to make sure she’s ok, and she starts to learn what he really thinks about her.
    Cute read, really enjoyable fast read. Definitely worth the read!
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  • MBD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Knődels and Narwhals
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
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    I was highly anticipating Jared and Audrey’s romance after being introduced to them in Garrett and Felicity’s story. I’m a sucker for a boss/employee romance, especially when it’s between a Grumpy Gus and a Sassy Sue. Grumpy Santa didn’t disappoint!
    Audrey and Jared have major communication issues. As in, unless Jared is being his stoic, grumpy self and Audrey is giving him hilarious hell over it, there is none. Except for one epic, $exy, HOT couch workout. Then everything goes back to normal the day after, until it isn’t.

    First of all, COMMUNICATION people! Humans stink at it. Secondly, the lack of it sure does give this story the sweet longing and angsty anticipation that makes it delicious. The ending is sweet and heartfelt when Jared finds his words and tells Audrey the truth about his feelings.

    I received a complimentary copy of this book and I purchased a copy. This is my honest, 🔥⭐️🔥⭐️🔥⭐️🔥⭐️ review.
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  • yoneidis
    4.0 out of 5 stars Corta, divertida y sexy
    Reviewed in Spain on December 9, 2024
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    Jared y Audrey trabajan juntos, él es su jefe. Llevan 3 años juntos y discuten como un matrimonio de ancianos. Hasta que una noche Jared sale del bar, va a su tienda y encuentra a Audrey bailando con poca ropa, una cosa lleva a la otra y pasan la noche juntos. Pero Audrey se va en mitad de la noche y no vuelven a hablar de ello, hasta que 3 meses después Audrey descubre que está embarazada
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  • Harriet C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2023
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    I have been waiting for this one and it didn't disappoint.

    Jared and Aubrey are perfect together. This is a sweet, swoon worthy and smoking hot instalove read.

    A standalone but part of the Kat Baxter world so we have seen these characters before.

    This book leaves you feeling satisfied and happy and is just a great quick instalove read with no drama.

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Finding your Penguin!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2024
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    J and A. I gave this rating because the relationship needed a little more time to bloom. However, it was a fun read. Cheers.
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  • Ali's Adventures
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty cute
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2025
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    I've been dying to eat this ne ever since the scenes with Jared in other books. His one-liners were epic. And it didn't disappoint. They were so cute together. I could have done without the usual miscommunication, but otherwise this was absolutely adorable.
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  • R. Dawson
    3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and soft quick read
    Reviewed in Australia on July 14, 2024
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    A quick, soft, and sweet book. Given the length of the book, everything happened in jumped sequences.

    In the end, it was a story of longing, a night of passion, and HEA.
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