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fanboyriot's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
♡ Winter Vibes
♡ Second Chance
♡ Hallmark Movie Vibes
📖𓋼𓍊 REVIEW 𓍊𓋼📖
Entertaining from the start, I loved the winter romance vibes. Going back home after publicly causing some work drama things get worse before they get better for Morgan. I really enjoyed this plot, it was so good. While second chance romance might not be my favorite this book writes it so well!
This had all the cozy elements of a Hallmark movie, but with an interesting plot and well written characters. It’s a classic; party planner heads back home only to try and save her home town’s local businesses and reconnect with old friends… and of course fall head over heels for the woman she left behind. Super wholesome and cute with hints of on page spice.
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)
Angst Level: 💧 (1/5)
POV: First Person
Release Date: 30, August 2022
Rep: Bisexual (Main Character and Love Interest), LGBTQIA+ (Main and Side Characters)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Abandonment, and Cursing
Minor: Alcohol, Death of parent, Car accident, Vomit, Alcoholism, Grief, Infidelity, and Cancer
monicalaurette's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Ever wanted a Hallmark/sappy Christmas romance movie but in book format that was also queer? May I introduce you to this book. It was such a simple read that I was able to get it done in two days (really like half a day if you don’t count when I had to break for work & sleep). A lot of the book was predictable due to the premise but I loved the different twists that made it original. This is not the best book that I’ve read, but it’s one that I’m glad that I at least took a chance with.
Things did happen very fast in this book timeline wise and there was a promise of a slow-burn that was instead almost a quick burn so that was upsetting but the second-chance romance and friends-to-lovers aspects were right on the money.
Wished there was more of a climactic or satisfying ending with Christy & Vaughn Enterprises but I guess her realizing she wasn’t being true to herself was fine and fit in more with the Hallmark-esque vibe going on. Lots of stuff happened and got fixed what seemed like really quickly afterwards but this quote I think summed that up and made me rethink things and mistakes I’ve made in the past.
“Sometimes, mistakes are the beginning of something wonderful.”
Do I think I’ll read the next Fern Falls book about Adam & Ben? Probably not, but that one is archillian in romance so if that’s more your style I’m sure you could just read that one and not have to read this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcoholism
Minor: Vomit and Misogyny
pvbobrien's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Car accident, Vomit, and Cancer
lexa's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
3.75
Fun, sapphic Christmas romance. Loved the cozy small town vibes, story was a bit over the top at times (but isn’t that what a Hallmark-style book is all about?) and the MCs repetitive internal dialogue annoyed me a bit. That said, overall a solid festive read.
Second chance, friends to lovers.
Second chance, friends to lovers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Vomit and Infidelity
rhythmofryn's review against another edition
This was advertised as “steamy” but I was hoping there’d only be one or maybe two sex scenes I could skip, but no. These women are SO aggressively horny for each other and sex scenes make me uncomfortable. I liked the plot, pacing, and characters though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Vomit, Alcoholism, and Infidelity
decklededgess's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
trigger warnings: anxiety, car accident, gentrification, alcoholism, alcohol, sexual content, cyber harassment, vomit, blackmail, infidelity
What an incredibly sweet winter book! I love it when authors are like here have a christmas romance with a side of anti capitalism. That’s my favourite combo.
This book focuses on Morgan as she takes a sabbatical from her job after accidentally kissing her client’s fiancé (his fault not hers). But she’s a workaholic so she decides to plan a fundraiser for her hometown’s christmas tree farm so that the greedy mega corps can’t buy it out. There’s something about writing a book that somehow actually captures the emotional spirit of a family holiday while emphasising that consumerism and capitalism ISNT what makes it a celebration that does it for me. Bravo.
Morgan is emotionally distant and Very Sad but quickly breaks down as she realizes maybe she was perceiving actions wrong because she was in her own head and therefore makes an active effort to build back relationships. That made her really relatable and wonderful. Of course her emotional arc is an oscillating rollercoaster because she’s conflicted but it resolves beautifully.
I also loved how not chill she was about her crush on Rachel. Like it was a high school crush that never went away and she just Cannot Stop. It’s too cute. And funny enough despite not having Rachel’s pov you can also clearly tell Rachel is also Not Chill about being in love with Morgan. Their whole romance is too cute for words. And there were three lengthy smut scenes. Chefs kiss.
The small town vibes, close knit friends and found family, and ambience were just immensely perfect. This was the quintessential cozy winter romance. Loved it.
What an incredibly sweet winter book! I love it when authors are like here have a christmas romance with a side of anti capitalism. That’s my favourite combo.
This book focuses on Morgan as she takes a sabbatical from her job after accidentally kissing her client’s fiancé (his fault not hers). But she’s a workaholic so she decides to plan a fundraiser for her hometown’s christmas tree farm so that the greedy mega corps can’t buy it out. There’s something about writing a book that somehow actually captures the emotional spirit of a family holiday while emphasising that consumerism and capitalism ISNT what makes it a celebration that does it for me. Bravo.
Morgan is emotionally distant and Very Sad but quickly breaks down as she realizes maybe she was perceiving actions wrong because she was in her own head and therefore makes an active effort to build back relationships. That made her really relatable and wonderful. Of course her emotional arc is an oscillating rollercoaster because she’s conflicted but it resolves beautifully.
I also loved how not chill she was about her crush on Rachel. Like it was a high school crush that never went away and she just Cannot Stop. It’s too cute. And funny enough despite not having Rachel’s pov you can also clearly tell Rachel is also Not Chill about being in love with Morgan. Their whole romance is too cute for words. And there were three lengthy smut scenes. Chefs kiss.
The small town vibes, close knit friends and found family, and ambience were just immensely perfect. This was the quintessential cozy winter romance. Loved it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, Vomit, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Car accident, Death of parent, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders
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