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totallybookeduk's review
4.0
It's one of the busiest times for Gretchen at her florist store. Struggling with a delivery, Noah comes to her rescue and helps carry the shrubbery into the store for her. An instant attraction sparks between the two of them, however, she is rushing around getting orders completed including Noah's. A colleague recognises Noah as a huge football star and suddenly she is able to place the recognition she felt for him.
Not wanting to miss the opportunity to meet again, Noah arranges for her to visit his house to help plan his Christmas decor. Arriving with her daughter, Violet, he is smitten by them both. Sharing the evening with them decorating her tree and eating tacos. He doesn't want this to end and luckily neither does Gretchen. The following day he helps watch Violet whilst he gets ready for her bell-ringing event which he agrees to accompany her to.
What happens when the media gets wind of his appearance? Will this put their romance on ice? A cute Christmas novella showcasing second chances and unexpected love.
Not wanting to miss the opportunity to meet again, Noah arranges for her to visit his house to help plan his Christmas decor. Arriving with her daughter, Violet, he is smitten by them both. Sharing the evening with them decorating her tree and eating tacos. He doesn't want this to end and luckily neither does Gretchen. The following day he helps watch Violet whilst he gets ready for her bell-ringing event which he agrees to accompany her to.
What happens when the media gets wind of his appearance? Will this put their romance on ice? A cute Christmas novella showcasing second chances and unexpected love.
readwithrach's review
4.0
I enjoyed this one and loved the single mom angle. I would’ve liked a little more conflict but overall this was super enjoyable!
kle105's review
4.0
This is the third book in the All My Jingle Ladies series. This features Gretchen and Noah, who you get a sneak peak of in the first book.
Noah is a retired football player, his mother is helping him decorate his home for the holidays and he meets Gretchen who happens to sell wreaths and other holiday decor.
Gretchen is a single mom, and her daughter Violet is just sweet as can be. The connection between Violet and Noah is so cute, and so easy going. The scene with the garage full of holiday decorations melted my heart.
I liked their story and felt their connection was great, Noah was just the sweetest and really so easy going. It is a novella so the insta-love was a little more noticeable in this one especially considering there is a child involved so it was a little much in that regard. Overall though it was a quick, fun, holiday novella that gives you all the feels and all the jingles!
Noah is a retired football player, his mother is helping him decorate his home for the holidays and he meets Gretchen who happens to sell wreaths and other holiday decor.
Gretchen is a single mom, and her daughter Violet is just sweet as can be. The connection between Violet and Noah is so cute, and so easy going. The scene with the garage full of holiday decorations melted my heart.
I liked their story and felt their connection was great, Noah was just the sweetest and really so easy going. It is a novella so the insta-love was a little more noticeable in this one especially considering there is a child involved so it was a little much in that regard. Overall though it was a quick, fun, holiday novella that gives you all the feels and all the jingles!
bookaddictreviews's review
5.0
I have been waiting for Gretchen’s story since the first book and this was everything I wanted and so much more.
Gretchen is a single mom, her daughter Violet is the sweetest little thing. Noah is a professional football player, who just happened to get stuck helping his mom when he runs into Gretchen. It was truly love at first punny holiday sweater for these two.
I loved that this book didn’t have any drama or angst. It was just a feel good holiday romance that will warm your heart. Noah is a sweetheart from the start and I loved the connection he formed with Violet, too. Plus, he is perfect for Gretchen!
Oh My Garland! Was full of holiday magic, an adorable love at first romance and plenty of laughs. It was the perfect final novella to the All My Jingle Ladies series. Grab a blanket and a mug of hot cocoa and curl up with this fun Holiday romance!
Gretchen is a single mom, her daughter Violet is the sweetest little thing. Noah is a professional football player, who just happened to get stuck helping his mom when he runs into Gretchen. It was truly love at first punny holiday sweater for these two.
I loved that this book didn’t have any drama or angst. It was just a feel good holiday romance that will warm your heart. Noah is a sweetheart from the start and I loved the connection he formed with Violet, too. Plus, he is perfect for Gretchen!
Oh My Garland! Was full of holiday magic, an adorable love at first romance and plenty of laughs. It was the perfect final novella to the All My Jingle Ladies series. Grab a blanket and a mug of hot cocoa and curl up with this fun Holiday romance!
thebookishren's review
5.0
Melissa Williams went 3/3 for 5 star novellas with her All My Jingle Ladies series!
Oh My Garland! was absolutely adorable. My favorite part of this book (and the other 2) is how immediate and sweet the insta-love is. For a Christmas novel, it's so uplifting to read such short, swoony, steamy romances with HEAs and very little drama/angst. It's awesome to have a long, drawn out plot with all the feels, but it's also okay to read a story in a couple of hours and be able to laugh and fan myself at the same time.
Noah and Gretchen were perfect. Noah is a newly retired football player and Gretchen owns a florist shop and does DIY videos. Their meet-cute was full of flirtation and witty banter. Noah was a fantastic, giant teddy bear and Gretchen owned her feelings from the start.
Add in Gretchen's adorable daughter, some light-hearted moments, and the Christmas spirit and this made for one spectacular finish to this little series.
stevienicole30's review against another edition
5.0
The conclusion to this three book holiday novella series was absolutely perfect. Single mom Gretchen meets retired football player Noah, and trust me when I say these two are so hot together. This sweet insta-love holiday story will have your heart singing by the end. If you haven’t heard of this series then please go check out Melissa Williams All My Jingle Ladies Novella Series. Definitely worth checking out. As always be sure to add this to your TBR lists.
lauriereadsrom1's review against another edition
4.0
As in the previous novellas of this series, "Oh My Garland!" by Melissa Williams didn't include much in the way of character or relationship development. That said, main characters Noah and Gretchen had great chemistry and it was easy to tell that they genuinely liked each other. Noah's relationship with Gretchen's daughter Violet was also very cute, though I have to say it was a bit surprising that she was so casual about introducing them and letting them spend time alone together. If it were me, I would have been concerned about allowing a stranger to spend time alone with my child, not to mention what might happen if Violet got attached to Noah and the relationship didn't work out. Fortunately, there was basically zero conflict between Gretchen and Noah, and they were pretty much together from the moment they met without even the need for much discussion.
In terms of the characters and setup, "Oh My Garland!" was probably my favorite of these three novellas, although I think I might have liked it better as a full-length novel. In that scenario, Noah and Gretchen's relationship could have developed at a more realistic pace, plus there were a number of aspects that could have been more thoroughly explored, including Noah coming to terms with the end of his football career and what he wanted to do next, Gretchen's struggles as a single mom, and her need to learn to trust again after having been hurt by Violet's father. It might also have been nice if at least one of the novellas had been based on a trope other than insta-love, especially since the three were released so close together. Variety is always a good thing IMO!
Overall, "Oh My Garland!" was a quick, funny, steamy read and I would recommend it for all fans of contemporary romance and romantic comedy. I plan to check out the author's Donut Disturb series next. (Hopefully those books are based on tropes other than insta-love...)
*Review copy provided by the author via Grey's Promotions. All opinions expressed are my own.
In terms of the characters and setup, "Oh My Garland!" was probably my favorite of these three novellas, although I think I might have liked it better as a full-length novel. In that scenario, Noah and Gretchen's relationship could have developed at a more realistic pace, plus there were a number of aspects that could have been more thoroughly explored, including Noah coming to terms with the end of his football career and what he wanted to do next, Gretchen's struggles as a single mom, and her need to learn to trust again after having been hurt by Violet's father. It might also have been nice if at least one of the novellas had been based on a trope other than insta-love, especially since the three were released so close together. Variety is always a good thing IMO!
Overall, "Oh My Garland!" was a quick, funny, steamy read and I would recommend it for all fans of contemporary romance and romantic comedy. I plan to check out the author's Donut Disturb series next. (Hopefully those books are based on tropes other than insta-love...)
*Review copy provided by the author via Grey's Promotions. All opinions expressed are my own.
onceupon_a_bookdream's review against another edition
4.0
[I received a digital arc for an honest review]
Oh My Garland is the third and final stand alone in Melissa Williams fun holiday novella trilogy. This one tells the insta love story of single mom Gretchen and retired football player Noah. They fall in love fast but will the high paparazzi lifestyle of Noah stop them in tear tracks.
"I don't want to leave. I want to be wherever you are. Always."
This final novella was adorable and fun. Noah is a sweetheart, and he seamlessly becomes a part of Gretchen and her daughter Violets life. Oh My Garland has holiday sweaters, cheesy Christmas puns, tree trimming and holiday music. Throw in the steam and a dirty talking Noah and you have a satisfying naughty holiday novella
Oh My Garland is the third and final stand alone in Melissa Williams fun holiday novella trilogy. This one tells the insta love story of single mom Gretchen and retired football player Noah. They fall in love fast but will the high paparazzi lifestyle of Noah stop them in tear tracks.
"I don't want to leave. I want to be wherever you are. Always."
This final novella was adorable and fun. Noah is a sweetheart, and he seamlessly becomes a part of Gretchen and her daughter Violets life. Oh My Garland has holiday sweaters, cheesy Christmas puns, tree trimming and holiday music. Throw in the steam and a dirty talking Noah and you have a satisfying naughty holiday novella