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delainey_hutch's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
secret_librarian's review against another edition
5.0
Rating: 4.5
Steam: 4
PoV: dual, 1st person
MM | single dads | holiday | grumpy / sunshine
Let Your Hearts Be Light was definitely the most adorable holiday story I’ve ever read - it was full of holiday magic, hot cocoa, delicious steam and all the sweetness!
Baxter was totally adorable, a sunshiny baker who was pretty much the opposite of Paxton, the grumpy lumbersnack. Paxton was a bit hostile towards Baxter at first, mostly because of his sunshine personality, but he quickly changed his behaviour once it became clear that there was a lot more to Baxter than what he showed outwards.
It was so sweet to see the way that Paxton took care of Baxter and how aware he became of his struggles. My heart just melts every time the grumpy character becomes soft for the sunshiny one, and Paxton was such a goner for Baxter. These two had amazing chemistry, and I liked how they almost acted like teenagers at times. So freaking adorable! Once they gave in to their mutual attraction, things quickly got hot and steamy - and I’ll never look at a bowl of icing the same way again…
I really enjoyed seeing these two families get to know each other and how well they fit in with one another. I liked that the kids were teenagers, and there were so many sweet interactions between the dads and their kids. The character developments were great, both Paxton and Baxter’s, but also the kids'.
Let Your Hearts Be Light was a fantastic and adorable story that truly made my heart feel light and happy! Even if it was a story full of warmth, humour and holiday magic, it still had depth and layers to it. The hurt / comfort and grumpy / sunshine tropes were perfect for this story and I loved the way it was written. I highly recommend adding this book to your holiday TBR!
Steam: 4
PoV: dual, 1st person
MM | single dads | holiday | grumpy / sunshine
Let Your Hearts Be Light was definitely the most adorable holiday story I’ve ever read - it was full of holiday magic, hot cocoa, delicious steam and all the sweetness!
Baxter was totally adorable, a sunshiny baker who was pretty much the opposite of Paxton, the grumpy lumbersnack. Paxton was a bit hostile towards Baxter at first, mostly because of his sunshine personality, but he quickly changed his behaviour once it became clear that there was a lot more to Baxter than what he showed outwards.
It was so sweet to see the way that Paxton took care of Baxter and how aware he became of his struggles. My heart just melts every time the grumpy character becomes soft for the sunshiny one, and Paxton was such a goner for Baxter. These two had amazing chemistry, and I liked how they almost acted like teenagers at times. So freaking adorable! Once they gave in to their mutual attraction, things quickly got hot and steamy - and I’ll never look at a bowl of icing the same way again…
I really enjoyed seeing these two families get to know each other and how well they fit in with one another. I liked that the kids were teenagers, and there were so many sweet interactions between the dads and their kids. The character developments were great, both Paxton and Baxter’s, but also the kids'.
Let Your Hearts Be Light was a fantastic and adorable story that truly made my heart feel light and happy! Even if it was a story full of warmth, humour and holiday magic, it still had depth and layers to it. The hurt / comfort and grumpy / sunshine tropes were perfect for this story and I loved the way it was written. I highly recommend adding this book to your holiday TBR!
becksgoesbookish's review against another edition
5.0
This was my first read from Fae Quin and I totally loved it! I don’t often read books with kids as main characters or featuring single parents, but in this story it worked so well!
Baxter and Paxton get signed up by their teenagers to be part of their high school’s Christmas buddy program for single parents. Though both agree to participate to make their kids happy, neither of them think it will end with romance.
The grumpy x sunshine dynamic between Paxton and Baxter was perfect for this holiday romance! I loved that they just opened up to each other so naturally, and the progression of their relationship was so delightful and low angst (and spicy) because they just fit together so well. Sometimes it’s just so refreshing to read romances where the characters start to have a relationship and immediately accept it for what it is, with no drama, no miscommunication, and no third act breakup.
The dad jokes and humor were such a fun touch, and help balance out the more serious topics in the book such as loneliness when surrounded by others and anxiety.
I’ll definitely be reading more Fae Quin books asap, and here’s hoping for a Trent book in the future!
*I received an arc copy of this book, all thoughts are my own*
Baxter and Paxton get signed up by their teenagers to be part of their high school’s Christmas buddy program for single parents. Though both agree to participate to make their kids happy, neither of them think it will end with romance.
The grumpy x sunshine dynamic between Paxton and Baxter was perfect for this holiday romance! I loved that they just opened up to each other so naturally, and the progression of their relationship was so delightful and low angst (and spicy) because they just fit together so well. Sometimes it’s just so refreshing to read romances where the characters start to have a relationship and immediately accept it for what it is, with no drama, no miscommunication, and no third act breakup.
The dad jokes and humor were such a fun touch, and help balance out the more serious topics in the book such as loneliness when surrounded by others and anxiety.
I’ll definitely be reading more Fae Quin books asap, and here’s hoping for a Trent book in the future!
*I received an arc copy of this book, all thoughts are my own*
teenykins's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars rounding down.
My first read from this author and it won't be my last!!!
This was beautiful!!! I'm not a fan of Holiday romances because they tend to be too sappy and too sweet, but this was just warm and lovely. i laughed, I awwweed, I smiled, I teared up.
I adored those two fathers and how they were with their kids. I loved seeing Paxton get his head outta his behind when Nathan pushed him to look further down the very thin veneer of happiness Baxter showed the world. Loved seeing their friendship and how it became a love so solid I'm envious of it.
Now why the 4 stars and not 5? Because there IS such a thing as too much sex. I mean 7 pages long? It lost its hotness after the many licks, slurps, tastes. It became too porn-y.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
My first read from this author and it won't be my last!!!
This was beautiful!!! I'm not a fan of Holiday romances because they tend to be too sappy and too sweet, but this was just warm and lovely. i laughed, I awwweed, I smiled, I teared up.
I adored those two fathers and how they were with their kids. I loved seeing Paxton get his head outta his behind when Nathan pushed him to look further down the very thin veneer of happiness Baxter showed the world. Loved seeing their friendship and how it became a love so solid I'm envious of it.
Now why the 4 stars and not 5? Because there IS such a thing as too much sex. I mean 7 pages long? It lost its hotness after the many licks, slurps, tastes. It became too porn-y.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
perfectmadnessreads's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
moonsbaboons's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Why did this make me sob
whiskis's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is the sweetest book I've read in my life. Like no joke this made my heart all warm and fuzzy and woke something inside of me that craves wholesome content like this. The characters were perfect for each other, their relationship and the individual relationship with the kids were SO GREAT, so adorable, so wholesome. I cried a little bit. This is hallamark-y in the best way possible with a good level of spice to add to it. Simply perfect. 11/10
enajunca's review against another edition
3.0
Un grand merci à l’auteure pour cet Arc et sa confiance.
Ce sont les fêtes de fin d’année et Baxter est un père célibataire plus seul que jamais! Bien qu’incroyablement affable et solaire, cette façade souriante recouvre un état de misère émotionnelle profond. Baxter est le genre d’homme à être amical avec tout le monde, tout en étant véritablement ami avec personne.
En réalité, Becca est plus son amie que sa fille et elle adopte souvent un comportement d’adulte.
C’est d’ailleurs elle qui décide de l’inscrire au partner matching des fêtes de noël de son lycée. Le principe est simple (et m’a beaucoup plus), il s’agit de regrouper des familles d’ordinaire seules pour qu’elles ne passent pas les fêtes dans la solitude.
Et c’est là que mon personnage préféré fait son entrée.
Ce sont les fêtes de fin d’année et Baxter est un père célibataire plus seul que jamais! Bien qu’incroyablement affable et solaire, cette façade souriante recouvre un état de misère émotionnelle profond. Baxter est le genre d’homme à être amical avec tout le monde, tout en étant véritablement ami avec personne.
En réalité, Becca est plus son amie que sa fille et elle adopte souvent un comportement d’adulte.
C’est d’ailleurs elle qui décide de l’inscrire au partner matching des fêtes de noël de son lycée. Le principe est simple (et m’a beaucoup plus), il s’agit de regrouper des familles d’ordinaire seules pour qu’elles ne passent pas les fêtes dans la solitude.
Et c’est là que mon personnage préféré fait son entrée.