Reviews with content warning for Sexual content - Window Shopping

I definitely enjoyed this one more than her other novella, Same Time Next Year, which I read the very beginning of this month. I thought the romance was cute and I liked the character development, but again my only critique is how fast the relationship moved. I understand that it's a novella and you can't put as much in that small of a book, but they were already saying "I love you" to each other like a week or two into their relationship. I just really can't stand insta-love books which is why I'm not rating this higher. It was still enjoyable though!

Content Warnings

whatevertheysay's review against another edition

Go to review page

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

Content Warnings

jazijaz's review against another edition

Go to review page

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

4.25

Content Warnings

m4evzie's review against another edition

Go to review page

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

3.5

Content Warnings

soph22's review

Go to review page

hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Erh, well, they fell in love way too quickly for me to feel it was at all believable. It wasn't bad overall but not as festive as I was hoping - if you like spice, then you are in for a treat!

Content Warnings

bookishlucy's review

Go to review page

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing tense 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

4.75

This book genuinely surprised me and by the time I came close to finishing it I was wishing it wasn't such a short book. It took me less than 50 pages to completely fall in love with our main characters, especially Aiden.
All the characters felt very realistic and this book had that Hallmark feeling without being cliché or overdone. It’s the perfect little read for the holiday season and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a light, cute book!
( The way I went absolutely feral for Aiden is kind of embarrassing 😂)

Content Warnings

beckyyreadss's review

Go to review page

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book was gifted to me by a family member to get me to feel festive. For some reason this year, I am feeling so festive and wanted to read more Christmas reads this month. This book was short but so full of depth and smut.

This book has two points of view. The first is Stella, she is trying to get back on her feet after being released from prison. It is two weeks before Christmas and she is walking down Manhattan, looking at what her life could have been. She is standing alone outside the famous Vivant department store, when a random and charming man named Aiden asks for the opinion of the window decor. Stella is unable to lie and says it’s a tragedy in tinsel. He asks for a better idea with a twinkle in his eyes, does Stella know he owns the place? No, he just put her on the spot. Now she is working for the man and trying to ignore the fact that he is extremely hot. However, she knows an opportunity when she sees one and she is determined to make it last. She will put her heart and soul into dressing this holiday window. She will work without stopping. And if she loses the battle with temptation, she will try and remember she’s just window shopping. The second point of view is Aiden, he is sick of not having control over the store that he runs on the day-to-day, whilst getting ready for another depressing Christmas, he takes the chance on the girl who’s just called his window display tragic. There is something about this girl that is making Aiden forget about board meetings, now he must convince the board which is his family, and his employees that Stella’s past isn’t going to interfere with her work and that she's not trying to get with him for money. However, Aiden is refusing to have power over her until they sign the HR paperwork – will he be able to resist her until the paperwork is signed? Will they be able to get over her past?

I loved this book. It was fluffy, smutty but also talks about difficult subjects like rehabilitating after prison and discrimination and how hard it can be for ex-prisoners to get a job. I love Aiden as a character. He was so funny and sweet, and I just loved him so much. The chapter where he was defending Stella was just so damn hot. I wanted to hug Stella so much during this book, my heart broke for her and her self-confident issues. I loved the development arc she had in this book, she went from overthinking and doubting every time to being like no I'm doing this right and it’s going to work and I'm going to be happy.

The only weakness I would say this book had been that it’s too short, I wanted it longer and I would love for this to be a series with Nicole trying to do well and finding love and being happy etc and Aiden’s assistant, I just want everyone to be happy and merry.

Content Warnings

chris_reads's review against another edition

Go to review page

hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

Content Warnings

More...