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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Tessa Bailey did the damn thing once again!!!
Also, I’m now manifesting for my own Aiden Cross in real life, funny bow ties and bubble butt included
Also, I’m now manifesting for my own Aiden Cross in real life, funny bow ties and bubble butt included
Staring at a tragic Christmas window display in New York, Stella never expects the man in the bowtie—Aiden—to offer her a job fixing it. Fresh out of prison and craving a fresh start, she jumps at the chance. Little does she know that window dressing isn’t the only thing about to get spicy this holiday season.
What I Loved
- Aiden is the ultimate sunshine hero. His optimism and sweetness feel like a warm holiday hug.
- Stella’s journey from rock bottom to rediscovering her confidence is super inspiring.
- The grumpy-sunshine dynamic with Stella as the grump? YES. So fun.
- The Christmas vibes! New York, department store magic, and all the festive feels.
- The steam. Tessa Bailey knows how to turn up the heat without overshadowing the story.
Favorite Moments
- When Aiden first meets Stella and can’t resist her honesty, even if she’s criticizing his store.
- Stella owning her creative vision with those windows—empowering and awesome!
- Every single time Aiden says something ridiculously sweet and supportive.
Why It’s Not 5 Stars
While it’s a super fun and cozy holiday romance, the plot is pretty straightforward, and some parts felt a little rushed. Still, it’s so heartwarming that I can overlook it!
Final Thoughts
This book is like sipping hot cocoa under a blanket on a snowy night—sweet, warm, and a little indulgent. If you’re into holiday romances with heart, heat, and hope, this is one to add to your list. I’m definitely picking it up again next Christmas!
What I Loved
- Aiden is the ultimate sunshine hero. His optimism and sweetness feel like a warm holiday hug.
- Stella’s journey from rock bottom to rediscovering her confidence is super inspiring.
- The grumpy-sunshine dynamic with Stella as the grump? YES. So fun.
- The Christmas vibes! New York, department store magic, and all the festive feels.
- The steam. Tessa Bailey knows how to turn up the heat without overshadowing the story.
Favorite Moments
- When Aiden first meets Stella and can’t resist her honesty, even if she’s criticizing his store.
- Stella owning her creative vision with those windows—empowering and awesome!
- Every single time Aiden says something ridiculously sweet and supportive.
Why It’s Not 5 Stars
While it’s a super fun and cozy holiday romance, the plot is pretty straightforward, and some parts felt a little rushed. Still, it’s so heartwarming that I can overlook it!
Final Thoughts
This book is like sipping hot cocoa under a blanket on a snowy night—sweet, warm, and a little indulgent. If you’re into holiday romances with heart, heat, and hope, this is one to add to your list. I’m definitely picking it up again next Christmas!
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Parts were cute (Aiden is so sweet), pretty Christmasy, but parts were so awkward/uncomfortable. There was too much back and forth of emotions, and the inner-monologues felt repetitive. The sexual tensions seemed overpowering the plot and the characters logic.
I liked the second-chance growth for Stella.
Parts were cute (Aiden is so sweet), pretty Christmasy, but parts were so awkward/uncomfortable. There was too much back and forth of emotions, and the inner-monologues felt repetitive. The sexual tensions seemed overpowering the plot and the characters logic.
I liked the second-chance growth for Stella.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
You like Ted Lasso and dirty, somewhat dom MMC’s? You’ll like this book