A review by alessiasettembrini
Provoking Saint Nick by Echo Grayce

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-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? It's complicated

3.5

nick and charlie have known each other since they were children, because nick is chance's (charlie's brother) best friend, but they can't stand each other.

charlie nicknames nick "saint nick" because he's the favorite child, even of charlie's parents, and in their eyes he can do nothing wrong (aside from dating charlie). charlie, on the other hand, does everything she can to go against her mother's expectations and live her life as she pleases.

charlie and nick, when they discover that their mothers have also asked their exes to join them during the annual week they spend in the mountains during the christmas holidays, decide to put the rivalry aside and pretend to be engaged.

this christams novella kept me hooked from the beginning, with the banter between the characters, the slow burn, the fights and the jokes. it's a sweet novella to help you get into the christmas mood!!