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this was a cute, steamy holiday read. overall I enjoyed it, but it wasn't my favorite for some reason. I did love how well the next books were set up and will definitely be reading all of them!!

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ecobookworm's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

How do I love this book, let me count the ways!

1) it uses the vehicle of a porn star acting undercover in a wholesome Christmas movie to dissect the virgin/whore dichotomy
2) it addresses toxic celebrity culture and parasocial relationships
3) the porn star heroine's two moms love her unconditionally, are proud of her and support her regardless of her career choices
4) addresses fatphobia and slut-shaming
5) if you ever had a teenage crush on a boy band member, this book is for you
6) sex in a church, 'nough said
7) just excellent raunchy spicy scenes in general
8) enthusiastic consent!
9) good communication
10) a touch of slow burn will-they-or-won't-they forbidden angst
11) lots of light and fluffy sweet moments but also insightful depth and touching moments
12) his dedication to his family! so wonderful
13) their dynamic - fun and light but they also understand each other so well
14) so many laugh-out-loud moments, especially because of all the porn staff working on the Hallmark-y movie set. Three words: fall front breeches!
15) Bee's relationship with her best friend Sunny is so lovely. And the fur baby!!
16) Nolan's relationships with his fellow boy band members. I will read all of their books
17) her manager! His manager! Them together!
18) everything being wrapped up in the most satisfying way. How the final act comes together and the epilogue can make or break a book, and this one absolutely stuck the landing
19) fantastic audiobook performance
20) cute graphics at each chapter! I love art throughout books
21) both leads are bi! And not just mentioned once to add diversity bi, actually built into the story representation

In conclusion, this was one of my favourite reads for 2022 and everything I want and more from a holiday book, I will be recommending it to anybody who will listen. If you're looking for a fun, funny, sexy, smart holiday read, this is the book for you!

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iamsammie27's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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? Yes

4.25

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aus10england's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-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? No

2.75

I’ve never encountered hornier book characters.

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kristakp's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Great story. The stakes felt appropriately high, but nonetheless the plot was easygoing and entertaining regardless. I was annoyed by some of Nolan's logic and reactions but not annoyed enough to really disrupt my enjoyment of the novel and the main relationship.

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thevioletfoxbookshop's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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