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A review by authorpixieperkins
The Christmas Crush by Emily Lowry
3.0
My full review can be read here: bit.ly/3fSPCaI
“I’m so happy you’re home,” I said.
Ryan didn’t answer. He simply wrapped his arms around me. And together, we swayed to the music, letting the melody fall over us. I buried my face in his chest, inhaling the familiar scent of clean laundry and pine.
“Me too,” he murmured into my hair.
Fun fact: I didn't finish any Christmas books in December. I had quite a few on my TBR, but the month was so busy that I wasn't able to read as much as I wanted to. However, I did start this Christmas novella last month and I was determined to have it read and review by January 25th! (Since I love Christmas so much, I think I'd love to review a Christmas book every other month on the 25th throughout the year.)
Anywayyyyyy, Ryan and Marley were adorable together! I really enjoyed seeing the friends-to-more trope mixed with the second chance trope, and the book delivered some definite cozy holiday feels. 🎄💖
As far as content goes: Any suggestive material/innuendos were pretty minor, so no worries there. Oh! Marley struggled with feeling like she's not good enough compared to her sisters (this wasn't triggering for me, but could be for other readers). I truly can't think of anything that would really need to be listed as a warning. 🤔
Time for my list of thoughts!
1: I forgot to start my list of notes lol...OOPS!
2: It’s totally cliche but I honestly LOVE when people are mistaken for a couple in books
3: How unromantically romantic of him lol (roses, IYKYK)
4: Are they confessing feelings?!
5: OH MY GOSH, GO AWAY! THEY NEED TO TALK
6: She’s right! What happens after Christmas???
7: The dramaaaaa
8: They’re so sweet together
9: Interrupted AGAIN?? Whyyyyy?
10: Oh my gosh, how did I not realize the ending was happening already?
As usual, it's easier for me to spoil things when I'm reviewing a novella; so, I'll just finish my recap by saying this was a cute, breezy Christmas romance! I think Hallmark movie-lovers will especially enjoy it!!🎄📖
“I’m so happy you’re home,” I said.
Ryan didn’t answer. He simply wrapped his arms around me. And together, we swayed to the music, letting the melody fall over us. I buried my face in his chest, inhaling the familiar scent of clean laundry and pine.
“Me too,” he murmured into my hair.
Fun fact: I didn't finish any Christmas books in December. I had quite a few on my TBR, but the month was so busy that I wasn't able to read as much as I wanted to. However, I did start this Christmas novella last month and I was determined to have it read and review by January 25th! (Since I love Christmas so much, I think I'd love to review a Christmas book every other month on the 25th throughout the year.)
Anywayyyyyy, Ryan and Marley were adorable together! I really enjoyed seeing the friends-to-more trope mixed with the second chance trope, and the book delivered some definite cozy holiday feels. 🎄💖
As far as content goes: Any suggestive material/innuendos were pretty minor, so no worries there. Oh! Marley struggled with feeling like she's not good enough compared to her sisters (this wasn't triggering for me, but could be for other readers). I truly can't think of anything that would really need to be listed as a warning. 🤔
Time for my list of thoughts!
1: I forgot to start my list of notes lol...OOPS!
2: It’s totally cliche but I honestly LOVE when people are mistaken for a couple in books
3: How unromantically romantic of him lol (roses, IYKYK)
4: Are they confessing feelings?!
5: OH MY GOSH, GO AWAY! THEY NEED TO TALK
6: She’s right! What happens after Christmas???
7: The dramaaaaa
8: They’re so sweet together
9: Interrupted AGAIN?? Whyyyyy?
10: Oh my gosh, how did I not realize the ending was happening already?
As usual, it's easier for me to spoil things when I'm reviewing a novella; so, I'll just finish my recap by saying this was a cute, breezy Christmas romance! I think Hallmark movie-lovers will especially enjoy it!!🎄📖