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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
This is a holiday that Catalina will never forget
I really loved this book. This is my first time reading a Lauren Asher book and it didn’t disappoint. Throughout the book, Catalina really keeps her walls up, but little by little you see them start to fall when she gets to really know Luke. I love that Gabriela, her sister, joins Aiden, her fiancé and Luke’s best friend, and Luke in trying to get Catalina to fall for Luke. I love that he offers to help her write her maid of honor speech when she’s struggling with writing it. I will never forget that he bought a Lego set that she said she wanted just so they can assemble it together. It’s crazy that she was nervous that her dating Luke would ruin her relationship with her sister if they didn’t work out. I think Luke is just the man she needed to call home. I loved that her family welcomed him with opened arms too. I truly enjoyed this book and I would definitely read this again.
I really loved this book. This is my first time reading a Lauren Asher book and it didn’t disappoint. Throughout the book, Catalina really keeps her walls up, but little by little you see them start to fall when she gets to really know Luke. I love that Gabriela, her sister, joins Aiden, her fiancé and Luke’s best friend, and Luke in trying to get Catalina to fall for Luke. I love that he offers to help her write her maid of honor speech when she’s struggling with writing it. I will never forget that he bought a Lego set that she said she wanted just so they can assemble it together. It’s crazy that she was nervous that her dating Luke would ruin her relationship with her sister if they didn’t work out. I think Luke is just the man she needed to call home. I loved that her family welcomed him with opened arms too. I truly enjoyed this book and I would definitely read this again.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i was so excited for this i wanted something christmasyyy and i like lauren asher so this was perfect
it’s hard to rate novellas but i loved it, it was short and sweet and the banter was givingggggg
it’s hard to rate novellas but i loved it, it was short and sweet and the banter was givingggggg
a very cute, quite simple, holiday romance! I really loved Luke and Catalina as characters as well as a couple ❄️
where can I find my own doctor darling who will build Lego with me?
i need dr.darling
# pre-read
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀☃️│ my december darling by lauren asher
i would've read a fantasy but i just finished my exams and my brain is barley functioning, so a winter novella it is ! also this is my first winter romance and i'm so excited for it !
# pre-read
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀☃️│ my december darling by lauren asher
i would've read a fantasy but i just finished my exams and my brain is barley functioning, so a winter novella it is ! also this is my first winter romance and i'm so excited for it !
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
“Spending time with Catalina feels like the most natural thing in the world. There is something about her that always keeps me coming back for more.” —Luke Darling
“Choosing to love him for the rest of my life is the easiest decision I’ve ever made.” —Catalina Martinez
greening giggling laughing swooning gasping wheezing throwing up
My December Darling was such a heartwarming gem—short, yes, but bursting with charm, chemistry, and holiday softness. I dove in expecting a quick read and instead fell headfirst into full emotional devotion. Luke Darling? That man hijacked my brain cells. Somehow, in just 200 pages, he became my favorite Lauren Asher hero of all time. (that is, below Santiago Alatorre ofc). Blunt, magnetic, quietly protective, and downright hopeless for Catalina—he had me swooning, spiraling, and highlighting entire chapters which, for me, rarely happens in novellas. 😩
Catalina and Luke’s dynamic was sugary sweet with just the right edge of spice, and despite the brevity, their relationship felt emotionally layered and satisfying. No forced drama, no third-act chaos—just two people genuinely finding comfort, connection, and love. The holiday backdrop added that perfect festive glow, with cozy scenes that never felt cliché or overly Christmasy. I especially adored the way Catalina’s insecurity was handled with care and how Luke’s gentle confidence helped her reclaim her voice.
Lauren Asher’s writing here felt like a level-up moment. The pacing was tight, the banter was addictive, and the vibes was as always that THAT immaculate. Honestly, this novella felt like a full-length book in disguise—proof that less can absolutely be more when done right. I’m now praying for future Wisteria cameos because Luke and Catalina deserve every inch of spotlight possible 👀💘
Likewise, I’d love to shout out Noah B. Perez and Vanessa Vasquez for their stunning duet narration. Their voices felt effortlessly in sync—emotionally rich, layered, and full of spark. They didn’t just narrate the story, but they embodied it, turning each scene into an immersive experience 🎧💕
AND honestly, knowing this book is set in the same universe as the Lakefront Billionaires series just makes me even more feral. I haven’t read that series yet since I’m waiting to binge it all once book three drops later this year—but trust me, I will be clearing my calendar when it does. And you better believe I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled for Luke and Catalina cameos. I need them popping up in side-scenes, being chaotic or wholesome or both, offering soft support to the main couples and absolutely living their best lives across every book. Let them be the universe’s emotional glue, PLEASE 😫🙏🏻
Next stop: Love Redesigned! 💥🏃🏻♀️💜