Dear Santa 2013: Letters from authors, characters and readers

Don’t you just love Christmas? Chocolate can be eaten in copious amounts with no judgment, in fact I judge you if you don’t eat at least one whole box of chocolates yourself and alcohol can be consumed freely, just so you can properly get in the ‘spirit’ of things. But, what would Christmas be without Santa? So yes, he may break into our houses every year and eat all our mince pies and drink our brandy and okay, he is a bit judgmental, deciding who has been naughty and who has been nice; but it just wouldn’t be the same without him. So, hear our pleas Santa, we have written these letters just for you to let you know how very good we have been this year…
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Letters to Santa from your favorite authors, characters and readers
Dear Satan Santa:
Iโm just going to go out on a limb here and assume Iโm on the naughty list. It probably happened somewhere around February when I first called my kids โassholesโ. But letโs be honest here, they were really being assholes.
Or maybe it happened around June when I gave my kids a free pass to swear once and get it out of their systems and when my daughter said โcrapbagโ I told her she sucked at life.
And hey, sorry about calling you Satan, but while weโre being honest, youโre a little creepy. Youโre always watching, you break into peopleโs homes in the middle of the night and your diet only consists of cookies and milk. Thatโs just weird and unhealthy.
The last time I wrote you a letter I asked for a Barbie Dream House and a pair of ice skates. I received neither, fuck you very much. Since Iโm sure you have no intention of delivering gifts to a woman who can use โfuckโ in every single sentence, every single day and has a porn app on her iPhone, Iโm just going to reach for the stars.
In no particular order:
1. Ian Somerhalder โ I donโt care what you have to do to make this happen, just do it. Try selling one of your kidneys on the black market. Iโd do it myself but they arenโt really looking for kidneys soaked in vodka right now.
2. My name legally changed to โTara Fucking Sivecโ.
3. Whale Sperm โ You donโt need to know why I want this. Just bring it to me.
4. My name in UrbanDictionary.com reading as such:
Tara Sivec: Adjective; The act of being awesome โ โDude, youโre so Tara Sivec!โ
5. A vibrator that tells me Iโm pretty, empties the dishwasher and does all of the grocery shopping. Preferably in pink. With sparkles. And named Pablo Peniscasso.
Sincerely,
Tara Fucking Sivec (Just trying it out. Itโll happen, mark my words)

Love and Lists by Tara Sivec
Gavin Ellis, the son of two quirky parents, is ready to win over his best friend Charlotte, but his romantic plans go awry when he creates a list that accidentally reveals his true feelings. With a cast of outrageous characters, hilarious situations, and a heartwarming journey of love and friendship, Gavin must navigate awkwardness and unexpected roadblocks to win Charlotte’s heart.
Dear Santa
I just have one thing this year.
Iโve heard youโre a huge hockey fan. I mean, who wouldnโt be? Itโs the greatest game on ice, am I right? Anyway, I need a big favor.
Itโs Carolina. Sheโs not giving me the time of day, even after Iโve agreed to be her fashion model. I mean, can you imagine me on a runway, wearing designer clothes? If I can bend, she can, too. I know we had that one drunken night in college, and she was kind of pissed about it, but Iโve apologized for that over and over again. Iโm a changed man now and Iโd like to move forward with her, so, Santa, if you could show Carolina Iโm not that guy anymore, Iโd appreciate it. I mean, my friend Trick is getting more action than me, and thatโs just not right.
Anyway, thatโs all I want this year.
Okay, maybe one more thing. Some wins on the road would be nice. We kind of suck there.
Thanks, man.
And hey, donโt work too hard Christmas Eve.
Best,
Drew Hogan
Melting the Ice by Jaci Burton
Carolina Preston, an up-and-coming fashion designer, needs a model for her new line, and hockey player Drew Hogan fits the role. They have a history, but Drew wants a second chance. Can he convince Carolina that heโs changedโand melt the ice between them for good?
Dear Santa,
While sitting here trying to wake up having a coffee transfusion I remembered that Christmas is quickly approaching and I didnโt ask you for anything yet! Although Iโm not quite sure how much you trust social media these daysโฆLast week this online Santa wannabe came up with a 94% naughty for me. Just donโt listen to that. Itโs all lies!
I really didnโt know what to ask you other than some peace and relaxation because this year has been probably the most stressful ever. But then I read Suzanneโs message for UTC readers and I got to thinking about chocolate.
Sooooo I would like 2 lbs of chocolate under my tree. Oh, I have to tell you why? So I can melt it all over Jason Momoaโs body for my licking pleasure. Did I forget to mention he should be delivered, naked, to my bed that morning? Then Iโll probably re-enact some of my favorite smexy scenes from my reading of this year (which, if youโre really interested you can find in the Best Of post but you may want to stay away). And after Jason goes all Sevastyan on me, I will need 2 bottles of honey. Thereโs this Rough Riders scene (by Lorelei James) that has always been fun and a favorite of mine. After all that, I think Iโll just need a clawfooted bathtub filled with bubbles and champagne flutes for a little nightcap to finish my perfect Christmas present. Wouldnโt want to send him off all sticky, would we?
This in no way, shape or form certifies that I have been or will be naughty.
Until next yearย
Francesca (UTC)
Dear Santa,
Whoops! Hang on a minute. Tex and Elvira are downstairs fighting. Gotta see what thatโs all about. Hang tight. Iโll be backโฆ
Okay, back.
Shoo!
Apparently, my kitties, Axl and Starla, were attacking the tree (again). Tex thought they should do โwhat nature allowsโ and Elvira got ticked because the garland she laid went funky andโฆwell, things degenerated from that.
All is fine now. I made Elvira a martini. And Starla is getting cuddles from Tex while Axl is attacking his beard.
Anyway, you know Iโm not writing to ask for anything for Christmas. I have all I need. And thank you for that, jolly one. Youโre the bomb.
In fact, I must admit, itโs kind of awkward why Iโm writing but since she knew I was tight with the big man (that being you), and sheโs not (youโve put her on the naughty list more than once over the years), sheโs asked me to intervene.
See, Allyโs kinda ticked about the cease and desist order you slapped on her for her use of her elf costume. Ren thought it was hilarious (though heโd not be too pleased if the elf costume had to be permanently retired).
Sheโd like you to consider backing down from that. I will point out it was her Christmas present to Ren last year and he did enjoy it thoroughly, enough for it to be Christmastime often at the Zano household.
Ally told me itโs in the spirit of Christmas, how sheโs using her costumeโthe season of giving and all that.
Obviously, itโs up to you to make the call. But at the very least, Ally tried to be a good girl this year, if that helps. I mean, isnโt it the thought that counts?
Regardless of what you decide, you know when you hit my living room, Iโll have a cold Fat Tire waiting for you.
Elvira will be making your board.
Keep warm and safe in your sleigh and tell Mrs. Claus I said hey.
Rock on, Santa!
Much love,
xxoo -Kit

Own the Wind by Kristen Ashley
Tabitha Allen has always been part of Chaos MC, but Shy Cage has always been different. He helped her through her hardest times, and now she wants more. Shy knows Tabbyโs off-limits, but when she wants more too, he’s ready to risk it allโuntil luck turns dangerous.
Dear Santa,
No. Donโt roll your eyes. I promise I wonโt ask for David Gandy this year again. I hear you, heโs a real person and probably wouldnโt like being abducted just to be my little play thing. But really, could you blame a woman for wanting that all to herself? Just ask Mrs. Claus.
Any way, this year Iโve decided to go a little easy on you. This time I will get the man myself. But in order to keep him, Iโll need a little help with seduction. This is where you come in.
You see, thereโs this guyโฆHis name is Aleksandr Sevastyan and he is hot. Like, smokinโ hotter-than-the-depths-of-hell hot. I typically donโt think long distance relationships work but I feel it. This is something special. He has this alphaness that makes me weak.
And when he speaks, my god, the dirty talk borders on obscene!
So, all I need is an extravagant palace, preferably some place lush like Russia or Paris.
Some jewels because sparkly things make every woman feel pretty
A bottle of wine, your choice
Fuzzy handcuffs (No worries, I promise Iโll pass them on to Angela after Iโm done with them)
Some candles to set the mood
Satin sheets
And possibly part 2 and 3 of the The Game Makers series so we can act out the scenes.
Thatโs it. Think you can handle all that? If so, Iโll forget the fact that Gandy didnโt show up in just a stocking last year.
Thanks Santa! You know, you aint so bad after all.
Love,
Annie (UTC)
Dear Santa Claus,
I have been a very good erotica writer this year.
Wait. Sorry. I canโt even type this with a straight face. Hi Santa. Itโs me, Nora Sutherlin. You might have me on your list as Eleanor Schreiber. I canโt remember if weโve updated my contact information. Anyway, my list of demands is below.
For Christmas I wantโฆ
1-A new riding crop. A snazzy one with silver braiding on the handle. Iโm not sure those exist, but surely you have a kinky elf hanging around the workshop. Put him on the job.
2-A Tesla Model S (see attached photo with model and options information). Red, obviously.
Would you like to save this?
3-A kitten (Sรธren says I canโt have a kitten, because Iโm allergic but thatโs what they make shots and pills for. Iโll take a cute one, the kind with the smushed face. Iโve named him Puddleglum.)
4-A new housekeeper who wonโt be scared when she finds Wartenberg wheels in between the couch cushions.)
5-Nicholas (Kingsleyโs son. I know this is more Godโs area than yours, Santa, but if you see Saint Nicholas, ask him to help me out. Iโm leaving the day after Christmas to find him. I might need a Christmas miracle here).
6-Sรธren (I know I already have him and always will, but no list of things I want would be complete without him).
Spanks for everything!
Mistress Nora Sutherlin, Platinum Member of The Naughty List

The Mistress by Tiffany Reisz
Nora Sutherlin, held captive, must survive by sharing sensual tales of her past lovers. In a tangled web of passion and power, she knows her fate hangs by a threadโbut sheโs never been one to surrender easily. Her lovers and protectors will stop at nothing to save her.
Dear Santa,
All I want for Christmas is a Diet Pepsi Tree.
Colleen Hoover

Losing Hope by Colleen Hoover
Dean Holder is haunted by the girl he lost as a child. When he finds Sky again, heโs overwhelmed by new heartbreak and the weight of his past. Through his perspective,ย Losing Hopeย explores redemption, deep love, and healingโrevealing the truth behind Holderโs story and his journey with Sky.
Dear Santa,
I know. I know. You must be pretty surprised that Iโm writing you today. Iโm kind of surprised myself. Itโs been quite a few years since I wrote you, and I wanted to take this time to explain my lack of communication with you.
You see Santa, back in 2008 (or it might have been 2009) I had written you a letter asking you for one little thing. I figured that you would be the man that would be able to grant my one wish since you are the only fat dude in a red suit that I know who flies around the world overnight, and leaves presents for all the good little boys and girls around the world. I figured if you could do all of that in a matter of hours with your flying reindeer, then you would be more than able to give me the one thing that I really wanted. It was all that I asked, wished, and hoped for that year and I even baked you some cookies using the famous Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip recipe and using only the best ingredients. And let me tell you, I.DO.NOT.BAKE, but I made the exception for you.
Well Santa, you really disappointed me that year. I mean was it really that hard to get a naked Eric Northman under my Christmas tree? You could have easily swung by Louisiana to pick him on your way to Washington. Instead of giving me a 6 foot 4 flying Viking Vampire, you left me a puke green jacket with shearling lining. WTH was that all about? I never wore that thing and I think even Macklemore wouldnโt buy that jacket from the Goodwill even if it was only 99 cents!
The year after that I figured I might have better luck not asking for a fictional character. I could have easily asked for Iron Man but decided against it and ask for something a little more attainable. That year I asked you to give me a big fat bank account and a slimmer body. I figured that since you ran a well-oiled toy making factory and employed hundreds (maybe even thousands) of elves, had a fast flying sleigh that travels around the world, and magical flying reindeer, that you probably had stacks of cash just sitting around and wouldnโt have minded sharing the wealth with some of your fans. Well Santa, you or your elves must have had dyslexia that year because you mixed up my wish. Yup, my bank account felt a little anorexic, and Iโm still working on getting that extra junk in the trunk to disappear.
But as I think back, I guess I really shouldnโt have blamed you for my slimmer bank account and fat ass. I mean itโs not your fault that I have a little spending habit when it comes to clothes, shoes, makeup, handbags, and books, and that I like filling my tummy with yummy food that goes straight to my ass and thighs.
This year I figured I would go ask for things that were a bit more realistic. I donโt think it would be hard for you to get and with a little of your magic I think youโll be more than able to grant it for me. So Santa, here is my wish list for this year:
1. For Burned by Karen Marie Moning and The King by J.R. Ward to be released on time and not be pushed back again. I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY need those books Santa!

2. For me to attend more Author Events in 2014. I am such a huge fan of so many authors and you would make me the happiest girl in the world if I could meet more of my favorite authors.
3. BOOKCASES! BOOKSCASES! BOOKCASES! My current bookcases are filled to the brim and I can no longer stand to see my books piled neatly on the floor. They need permanent homes in pretty bookcases. And if you really wanted to make this 30-something year old woman cry, scream, and jump around, I would love my own home library. Something like this would do.

4. ย David Gandy. If you canโt make any of the other things in this list happen, Iโm really hoping you can get me David Gandy with nothing but pretty red bow around his neck. Heโs a REAL, LIVE person, so it should be easier for you to get him for me instead of a fictional Viking. The best thing about David Gandy is that heโs multi-purpose. Not only is he a gorgeous, sexy, super male model but he can also play the roles of some of my favorite book boyfriends such as Jericho Barrons, Gideon Cross, and Ethan Blackstone. See? Multi-purpose!!

Thanks for taking your time to read this letter Santa, and I hope that youโll be able to grant me my wishes this year. I have high hopes that youโll come through for me. I promise you that I have been a very, very good girl this year and if you check your list twice youโll see that my name is on that NICE list. I really donโt want to have to start contacting the Devil and slowly start selling pieces of my soul to him just so I can get the things that I really want most in this world.
Sincerely,
Debbie @ Keep Calm & Read Romance
Dear Santa,
Though I have a wonderful husband who buys me pretty much anything I want and just (finally) bought us a big fancy house in northern Vegas, Iโd appreciate you bringing the seven-and-a quarter Le Creuset dutch oven (in cherry) and the full line of Silipat baking liners and countertop work stations as well, because Ethan wonโt buy them for me. He has this idea that even though Iโm asking for this stuff, kitchen items arenโt real gifts. Since I firmly believe Le Creuset should only be gifted since itโs so damn expensive, weโre at an impasse. So show him how itโs done, big man.
While Iโm in here asking imaginary men for the moon, when my book re-releases in the spring can you please have it beat the pants off Tedsoe and his trucker fantasy for sales, even just for ten minutes? Heโs so fucking smug that he outsells me. When youโre done with that, maybe get my author off her duff long enough to format my Christmas story in more than a PDF on Goodreads.
And on your way out, I think you need do give Leigh a few swats on the behind. I know for a fact that girl is bad to the bone. Just like I like her.
Your favorite smartass,
Randy Jansen
(from author Heidi Cullinan)

Double Blind by Heidi Cullinan
Randy can’t ignore the desperate man at the roulette table, Ethan, whose risky bets seem to echo his struggles. Drawn to help, Randy makes a wager that leads to a sizzling kiss. Together, they take even bigger risks, with love becoming the ultimate gamble.
Dear Santa,
I have been a very good girl this year, despite some very bad influences (did you SEE Franโs naughty score?) I have stayed on the straight and narrow. I admit I had one or two slip ups, but stalkings only wrong if they notice right? And really how is a girl supposed to resist someone as gorgeous Luke Evans, Jason Momoa, Simon Baker, Nathan Fillionโฆ I tell you it is a full time job keeping an eye on all of them, but I have always been a hard worker, which is another tick in the nice column me thinks!
So, because I have demonstrated such exemplary behaviour I would just like a few little somethings for Christmas, to make it simple for you, I have done a little list:
- Socks
- Bubble bath
- Massage oil
- Make Curran from the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews come alive from the books and fall madly in love with me (which, he obviously would do) and use the massage oil on me and have wild dirty monkey sex. Then we can have a nice bath with my new bubbles and snuggle up keeping my feet warm with my new socks.
Thanks Santa! I know you will do it, if notโฆ I canโt guarantee I will be such a good girl next yearโฆ. Just sayinโ.
Lots of love and kisses
Suzanne (UTC)
Christmas 2011
Angelina watched as the little girl carefully penned her letter to Santa. Marisol and her mother, Savi, had shown up on Damiรกnโs doorstep a week ago on the run from something. Damiรกn had a daughter. Probably no one was more surprised than he.
Angelina hadnโt written a letter to Santa in forever, but suddenly wondered what she might say if she were the one writing a letter todayโฆ
Dear Santa,
Thank you for all of the gifts youโve given me over the years. But this year, I have a different perspective on things. You see, Iโve met this man who I think might be โthe one.โ His name is Marc and he makes me so happy. Itโs justโฆhe seems so plagued by something that haunts his dreams and seems to be keeping him from truly opening himself up to me. I know he served in Iraq, so perhaps heโs struggling with PTSD or the horrific memories of that time.
I guess my holiday wish would be for him to find peace. For his friends, Adam and Damiรกn, who served with him, I wish for peace and comfort for them and all who served. Maybe thatโs too tall an order for Santa, but I know you will share that Christmas wish with God.
Please let Savi and Marisol find whatever theyโre looking for and keep them safe. Oh, and help us all make this a very special Christmas for Marisol, who is so far away from only the home she knows. She seems so worried you wonโt be able to find her.
Thank you for reading my letter, Santa. Anytime you and Mrs. Claus are in Colorado, please stop by. Iโd love to prepare a special Italian meal for you!
Yours truly,
Angie Giardano (who goes by Angelina now)
(Author: Kallypso Masters)

Somebody’s Angel by Kallypso Masters
Marc struggles to open his heart to Angelina, despite their intense connection. Haunted by past traumas, he holds back, leaving her yearning for more. As Angelina fights to break his emotional walls, Marc must decide if he’s willing to confront his fears and become the man she deserves.
Dear Santa,
Wow, I donโt think Iโve written one of these since I was a kid, and that was so long ago, I may have forgotten howโฆbut Iโll do my best!
Itโs been a really busy year! Going back to work seriously cut into my reading time, and I am not happy about that at all. Iโve had to find ways to accommodate this serious imposition of reading time in sneaky ways. Yes, Iโve sat in my car for half an hour (maybe more) after I get off the train after work just to be able to have 30 minutes of blissful silence to read my precious books before heading home to the chaos that is my life. Once home, I may have โpretendedโ a trip to the bathroom where I threw a towel down on the floor and sat there for a brief 15 minutes just to get through a scene because it was so good and I could not wait to finish it (and yes, I flushed the toilet for the full effect!). Iโve used the excuse of โI have a headache and need to lie downโ not to get out of sex but to sneak into my bedroom and escape into a book (though my husband might be worried about a brain tumor about now). My Kindle is always with me and on the rare days that I drive to and from work, I will pull it out and read as much as I can at a red light. And yes, Santa, I have been known to prop that Kindle behind and to the right of my computer screen at work so that it looks like Iโm working, but Iโm really reading.
These are the actions of a desperate woman, who does not have enough reading time.
So Santa, if you saw fit to give me anything for Christmas this year, I would ask for timeโฆuninterrupted hours of time, preferably on the beach, not too hot, nice breeze, fruity alcoholic beverages flowing, nice lounge chair, umbrella, etc., I would be forever grateful.
And if you saw fit to drop off some eye candy to enhance my reading pleasure, I would not object. Iโm not picky, Acheron, Rhage, Mercury, Dorian, Jack, Tack, Luke, Rhettโฆ.who am I kidding? My list could go on for pages. Surprise me!
All my love,
Helyce ~ SmexyBooks
Dear Santa,
I just want to say that the test I took on FB was all wrong. I am not 93% naughty, quite the opposite. I have been in such good behavior the past year. But just to make sure you agree, Iโm asking you for simple gifts this Christmas. I was going to ask you to give me and DH a chance at a reenactment of a certain closet scene Iโve read from Jeanine Frostโs latest book The Professional but since Iโve heard of a couple getting kicked out from a hotel vicinity due to public displayโฆIโm holding back on that(thanks Deb for ruining my fantasy). I was also going to ask you for a certain pretty pink ring but thanks to Fran, I donโt have to ask you for that as well (thanks Fran for my Christmas gift!)
So, instead, I would love for you to give me some โliquor toleranceโ, if only for the month of May. I will be attending RT14 in New Orleans and will be in company of a few women who can certainly party. I will need all the tolerance to keep me from doing things such as attempts to earn beaded necklaces because frankly, I donโt need them. Iโm also hoping this will be help me โhangโ with my friends and stay up past my bedtime.
Also if you can give me a bit of restriction from taking pictures of or with my fave authors and act like some type of paparazzi because my UTC gals probably will not be able to take another year of my picture taking frenzy.
Last, give DH all the patience for me and my crazy hobby. He has been putting up with my book craze, late night reading, blogging, talks of hunky heroes and poor guyโฆ late night wake ups from me after a really good read.
So you see? Easy peasy requests from your UTC Angel. What do you say?!
With love,
Angela (UTC)
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