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abbbyyya's review against another edition
4.0
I think we can call this the perfect holiday rom-com! It was perfectly hallmark-ish, fun, spicy, and gave me that warm fuzzy feeling at the end. Can't wait to read more from this author!
pixiepages's review against another edition
5.0
Nick and Noel have been best friends for some time. Nick goes to the military but that doesn't stop them. Two besties that discover they want more. Cute cozy holiday read.
Spicy: 2
Spicy: 2
alliecat517's review against another edition
4.0
I love a wholesome spicy holiday rom-com. Music plays a huge part throughout the whole book because of its significance in Nick and Noel’s friendship, which I could really connect and relate with (plus I’m a sucker for a good playlist in a book). Now I love a good friends-to-lovers trope but I’m always hesitant because sometimes the main characters fighting their feelings “for the sake of the friendship” can drag on for too long in some cases but that wasn’t the case for this book. It never felt like it was dragging on for too long. While I could’ve done with less of the ex drama, I feel like some of it was necessary for the self-discovery of the main characters.
brii_russell's review against another edition
3.0
Very cute Christmas story! I was SHOCKED by how steamy it got, whewie. Reminds me of an R rated hallmark movie.
alyshadeshae's review against another edition
5.0
So they jumped FAST from "we're just BFFs" to "okay, but maybe we kiss" or whatever. Like, okay, maybe, but really? Maybe that's just unbelievable to me as I'm asexual, but still...
And while I could have down without the sex scenes, the story itself was fun and enjoyable.
This story lifted my holiday mood.
And while I could have down without the sex scenes, the story itself was fun and enjoyable.
This story lifted my holiday mood.
bethanghi's review against another edition
4.0
A fun, cute Christmas romance with a surprising opposite grumpy/sunshine trope. The friends to lovers chemistry, the development, and the other relationships within the story really worked for me.
dinx219's review against another edition
4.0
I love reading Christmas stories in December. This had all the makings of a Hallmark Christmas movie with the cliche character and town names and the winter activities. Throw in a dash of spice, and we've got our story.
Nick and Noel have been best friends since they were babies. This year is a little bit different, though, because it seems that both of them have begun to see each other through a different lens. Nick is fresh out of the army and finally back home where he finds himself single, as his long-term girlfriend not only cheated on him while he was stationed overseas, but promptly broke up with him upon his return. Noel is also unattached, as her friend with benefits decided to start dating someone else. So, on a night out together with friends, when the two of them run into each of their old flings, they share a steamy impromptu kiss to show said exes they're over them. This leads to the whole town gossiping about them. The fact that they both rather enjoyed the kiss really confuses things. They aren't supposed to be attracted to each other; they're best friends! It takes a while for them to navigate through all the hang ups, but they finally manage and have a sweet and happy ending. It did move a little bit slow for me, as Noel had a lot of issues and insecurities given her history, but it was still a cute story. I'm looking forward to Book 2.
Nick and Noel have been best friends since they were babies. This year is a little bit different, though, because it seems that both of them have begun to see each other through a different lens. Nick is fresh out of the army and finally back home where he finds himself single, as his long-term girlfriend not only cheated on him while he was stationed overseas, but promptly broke up with him upon his return. Noel is also unattached, as her friend with benefits decided to start dating someone else. So, on a night out together with friends, when the two of them run into each of their old flings, they share a steamy impromptu kiss to show said exes they're over them. This leads to the whole town gossiping about them. The fact that they both rather enjoyed the kiss really confuses things. They aren't supposed to be attracted to each other; they're best friends! It takes a while for them to navigate through all the hang ups, but they finally manage and have a sweet and happy ending. It did move a little bit slow for me, as Noel had a lot of issues and insecurities given her history, but it was still a cute story. I'm looking forward to Book 2.