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Santa: A spicy Christmas Story from the Passion Patrol - Police Detective Fiction Books With a Strong Female Protagonist Romance (Seduction) Kindle Edition
"Love, lust, compassion and a few belly laughs!" E. Hutton.
"A steamy romance that will leave you sighing this holiday season." M. Cervantes.
"You will love this feel-good story any time of year, but especially at Christmas." Anneli Purchase.
A street-hardened cop, a lonely woman. Dare she unwrap the Christmas gift of love from a dangerous Santa?
For Paula Middleton, the season of love is not just Christmas. As a cop on the hard streets of south London she knows the value of mercy. As a woman alone she fills her life with love for others in her community. When her kindness conflicts with the ruthlessness of the law, the heartless system of police discipline moves against her. Max Muswell has a reputation as a hard man, a local boy-made-good. Never overstepping the mark, always bending the rules, he's charming but ruthless. Crossing swords with this tough and dominating man could be the end of her career or the chance of mind-blowing passion to last a lifetime.
Can love for all men also become the love of one man for one woman? Can the sparkle of snow find an echo in the sparkle of a diamond to last for every season?
Another stand-alone Seduction Series story combining thrilling crime mystery with steamy suspense romance and a Christmas twist. If you enjoy James Patterson, Catherine Coulter, Nora Roberts and Kendra Elliot you'll love a series that combines all of their best traits in fast-paced, pulse-pounding roller-coaster adventures full of passionate romance, deception, danger and love.
Buy this heartwarming crime action page-turner romance and meet sassy female detective Paula Middleton - get some hot Christmas spice tonight!!
Other Books in the series:
Seduction of Combat
Seduction of Dynasty
Seduction of Taste
Seduction of Crowns
Seduction of Dynasty PLUS
Seduction Series Box Set, books 1-4
Seduction of Wealth
Seduction of Guilt
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- "Emma Calin artfully unravels a tense tale of crime and passion. Dedicated police woman, Paula Middleton unexpectedly finds Max and a love that seems too good to be true. Great action, both on the streets and in the bedroom. You will love this feel-good story any time of year, but especially at Christmas." Anneli purchase, Canada
- "A wonderful Christmas Story which leaves you stunned." Rosemary Hughes, Australia.
- "A steamy romance that will leave you sighing this holiday season." Marta Cervantes, USA.
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·Just so you know, this book containsscenes of explicit sex between consenting adults
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Product details
- ASIN : B0783RL14W
- Publisher : Gallo-Romano Media; 13th edition (December 1, 2017)
- Publication date : December 1, 2017
- Language : English
- File size : 7273 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 147 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,492,223 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #250 in British Literature Anthologies
- #541 in British Humor & Satire Literature
- #2,903 in Classic Romance Fiction
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About the author
![Emma Calin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amzn-author-media-prod/malhsjll5uba551iusb19mm62v._SY600_.jpg)
Emma Calin was born in London in 1962. She currently lives in France and the UK.
She has been writing since childhood and has won numerous local, national and international prizes for poetry and short stories, including the East Texas Writers Guild Award in 2017 and the New Apple Award for Ebook Literary Excellence in 2017.
Emma currently writes steamy police action romance novels and gritty short stories with her partner, an ex-Interpol, London Met' Police and Special Branch detective. These books are published with the 'Passion Patrol' logo. Currently there are nine stand-alone titles in the series, available in digital e-book, paperback and audio book formats.
Emma's 'POWER'. The latest brand-new hot cop adventure romance, where sassy rookie London cop, Olivia, joins the 'Passion Patrol'. She falls for Jackson, a visiting congressman and potential presidential candidate from the USA. They meet on the street while Olivia is subduing a man with a knife. When the press gets hold of the story, all bets are off. Can a romance survive across cultures and continents? Can Jackson avoid those that would see him fall? He has one invincible weapon - a woman in love.
For an introduction to the series, meet the female cops who make up the team when you try book #1, 'GUILT'. Police dog handler Helen Marx is distraught when her loyal K9 Partner takes a bullet. He's been her only companion since her soldier husband died on duty. The man who comes to her aid has problems of his own. Can these two broken souls overcome their guilt to love again? *También en español - 'CULPA'.
'COMBAT' is an early title in Emma's 'PASSION PATROL' series. A steamy love story set against a backdrop of international gambling corruption and deception. Interpol cop Anna Leyton finds herself torn between love and duty when her professional and private life intersects.
'DYNASTY' is another stand-alone novel following the 'Passion Patrol' theme of hot cops, hot crime and hot romance. Shannon Aguerri is a witty but feisty inner-city wild-child cop, brought up on the wrong side of the tracks. After an unwanted move out to a rural patrol beat, she discovers there's more going on in this sleepy village than meets the eye. The son of a local aristocrat arouses suspicion of drug crime activity - but his widower father arouses more animal instincts! Their social differences mean nothing to their passion and need. Already in the mix is an upper class female rival - who has long plotted her way into the Earl's bed. The jealousy is an evil shade of green and the anger is a violent scarlet. Could she really mix with the British royal family? Can she risk her heart and career on yet another high risk unauthorised investigation? Can she get justice for an innocent boy? Dare a kid from the gutter dream of being a countess?
'SEDUCTION OF TASTE' a companion cook book to 'DYNASTY' - read the romance, feel the passion TASTE the love. Now combined in a bargain bundle of both books in 'SEDUCTION OF DYNASTY PLUS'.
'CROWNS' this fast-paced action adventure story tells of an ordinary London girl cop who gets swept up in world-changing political events. A juicy mix of cops crime and passion, with a large side order of French satire sauce.
'SANTA' - a feel good story for the holiday season but with a love story to warm your heart all year.
'WEALTH' - Kaitlyn Thorne, traffic cop, could never imagine that the arrest of the cheeky driver of a crashed Maserati would link her to international banking fraud investigations, lorry chases, mafia shoot outs, and the love of the richest man in the world.
The 'LOVE IN A HOPELESS PLACE COLLECTION' - a complete 'boxed set' of 5 gritty hard-hitting novelettes and short stories which explore the human quest for love, compassion and survival. Available in July 2013 in print, digital e-book and audiobook formats.
'SUB-PRIME' is a prize-winning hard hitting short story about courage, exploitation and love. It is a raw and brutal exposé of life at the bottom in the aftermath of recession. Available in e-book formats for Kindle and Kindle Reader Apps. This is the first in Emma Calin's novelette and short story series and is available as a single title or in the 'LOVE IN A HOPELESS PLACE COLLECTION'.
'THE CHOSEN' - the second publication in the 'LOVE IN A HOPELESS PLACE COLLECTION' - is a short story set in modern times where working people struggle to keep their dreams alive. A world where the promise of love motivates desperate measures. Available as a single title in e-book format for Kindle and Kindle Reader Apps, or as part of the collection.
'ESCAPE TO LOVE' is a novelette set in an urban landscape, the third in Emma's 'LOVE IN A HOPELESS PLACE COLLECTION'. A mother and her autistic daughter are trying to start a new life. They have escaped an abusive relationship only to now find themselves tangled in further drama and controversy. Can she trust her instincts and make the right choices for her child? Their future depends on it. Available as a single title in e-book format for Kindle and Kindle Reader Apps.
'ANGELA' is a very short story of a late night taxi ride where the final passenger may not be all that she seems. The fourth story in the 'LOVE IN A HOPELESS PLACE COLLECTION'.
'LOVE IN A HOPELESS PLACE' is a novelette which is the fifth and final book in Emma's 'boxed set' and gives the name to the anthology - THE LOVE IN A HOPELESS PLACE COLLECTION. A mature woman finds the truth of herself. She cannot go back even though physical and emotional violence erupt around her. Dare she give in to love? Will sexual passion and fear overwhelm her stable life? Who can she trust to love her for herself? Available as a single title or as part of the collection.
As part of the HitLitPro team, Emma is proud to donate her short story 'CHAMPIONS' to the 2014 Movember anthology 'LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS' published by ThornBerry Publishing UK. Nine Mo-Sistas - all romance authors - have embraced the moustache baton and joined forces to support their menfolk. All profits from the sale of the book will go to the Movember charity.
Emma also produces illustrated children's modern-day fairy tales - the 'Once Upon a NOW' series, which includes 'ALF THE WORKSHOP DOG', 'ISABELLA'S PINK BICYCLE' and 'KOOL KID KRUNCHA AND THE HIGH TRAPEZE'.
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Customers enjoy the book. They find it entertaining and a must-read for the holidays. The action, humor, and morality tale are appreciated. Readers describe the book as suspenseful, hot, and sweet.
"...area such as Brixton, and, as promised on the book's blurb, it's full of suspense and hot sex...." Read more
"...begins as an act of Christmas kindness turns into an action-packed whirl of police politics, criminal actions and, yes, Santa...." Read more
"...I also enjoyed the action parts of this book with the humour and the quick repartee." Read more
"...Loving and smoking hot. Intense and intriguing. A must read. I have read a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my review." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's writing style. They find it well-written with heart and humor. The characters are well-drawn by a master storyteller.
"...and Max, the tough businessman, really come to life, superbly drawn by a master storyteller...." Read more
"...This book is so well written and Paula and Max are a great couple!..." Read more
"...Ms. Calin has a unique and very special ability to write with heart and humor; I love her books and give them my highest recommendation!..." Read more
"...I also enjoyed the action parts of this book with the humour and the quick repartee." Read more
Customers enjoy the narrative style. They find it meaningful and intense. The characters come to life, with excellent portrayals of the tough businessman.
"...Paula the policewoman and Max, the tough businessman, really come to life, superbly drawn by a master storyteller...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2017This is not the sort of book I usually read (I'm more into non-fiction these days) but I really enjoyed Emma Calin's latest book and heartily recommend it. The main characters, Paula the policewoman and Max, the tough businessman, really come to life, superbly drawn by a master storyteller.
The plot is clearly informed by a deep knowledge of how the police works in a difficult area such as Brixton, and, as promised on the book's blurb, it's full of suspense and hot sex. The author's pace is perfect, you find yourself plunged into Paula and Max's world, rooting for them. And cherry on the cake, it's a morality tale perfect for Christmas.
No question, this is the time to read the book though it is undoubtedly a good year-round yarn.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2017A steamy read full of danger, cops, and romance. I liked the twists and turns as the story unfolded. Was Max a good guy or clever bad guy. Watching Max and Paula's romance unfold was cute and crazy. I received an advanced copy and thought it was just a quick fun steamy read full of British humor and language that was easy for me to follow.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2017I kept reading until the 69% point. Spoiler Alerts: at that point in the narrative it was too implausible that a man who could afford a Rolls and a Bentley would carelessly fail to put away the Bentley in a secure garage. Also how was the heroine police officer able to turn off the home's alarm without knowing the code? Thankfully the initial spate of profanity--no doubt present to establish the heroine's street cred--petered out. Also I found it improbable that the hero could buy even a failing business for one dollar (isn't England still on the pound) and this tough guy's flimsy excuse that he inherited his labor problem. He had plenty of money. Why didn't he pay his employees well above minimum wage (I found England does have one) so that they could escape their appalling living conditions? The author is capable of creating sympathetic characters.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2017Emma Calin's books just keep getting better! This time we have a dedicated police officer and a successful horse breeder turned shady business man. What begins as an act of Christmas kindness turns into an action-packed whirl of police politics, criminal actions and, yes, Santa. This book is so well written and Paula and Max are a great couple! Sure they have their problems but down deep, they're both decent people just trying to do the right thing for everyone in their lives, especially Max's special needs son. I voluntarily read an Advance Reader Copy of this book and can recommend it to you so very highly! It's great! Go read it and find out for yourself!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2017SEDUCTION OF SANTA by Emma Calin is the newest book I have read by this author and another story I enjoyed from beginning to end. Set in London this book involves a heroine, Paula, who is a police constable with a heart of gold that has never quite achieved what she wants in life until she meets Max, a man who not only has a fighting spirit but refuses to back down from any challenge he encounters, including a protection racket forcing him to hire trafficked workers in his food business. Their lives intersect and connect in the deepest and richest of meaningful ways. Theirs is a story that makes me believe in hope if each of us only stands firm in our fight for it. Ms. Calin has a unique and very special ability to write with heart and humor; I love her books and give them my highest recommendation!
I received an ARC of this story from the author in exchange for my honest review of it.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2017I am voluntarily reviewing an Advanced Reader Copy of this book that I received for free.
Paula, the Police Constable with a heart, runs into Max, a famous boxer turned business owner, during a routine patrol stop to discuss a rise in thefts at his business with the manager of the facility. They start off on the wrong footing, but as the story moves on they move past the initial bad impressions. When they start this journey, they start another unknowingly.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2019Paula and Max made this story one of family and love - both of them had been hurt before but have also seen how much they can love each other. I also enjoyed the action parts of this book with the humour and the quick repartee.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2017Was ok. A nice short story. Just wasn't my style of writing.
I received an ARC and volunteered to leave a review
Top reviews from other countries
- Rosemary HughesReviewed in Australia on December 5, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars A story of goodwill to all men at Christmas
A wonderful Christmas Story which leaves you stunned in the enormity of what one caring person, following through on what is a problem that other people have for their own reasons ignored. Ms Calin's stories have always given me a really great read.
The story: A woman cop comes across a situation of exploited employees and tries her utmost to do everything to gain their freedom. In the process, she encounters the CEO of one of the businesses that the mafia employment agency have forced to use the exploited workers, and they bond on a romantic relationship level.