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A review by prettysureannereads
The Holiday Claus by Ann Einerson
5.0
"After all these years, I finally feel like I’m home. It’s not the place that matters but the person who makes even the smallest moments extraordinary."
*Before I start this review, I just want to say that this marks one year of me being a fan of author Ann Einerson, and this book is just another proof of how much her writing always tugs my heartstrings.*
The Holiday Claus is warm and fluffy hug perfect for the Holiday romantics. The book introduces Starlight Pines, Brooks and Lila, and Winston too. Brooks, Grinch-turned Santa-for-his-grandma, and Lila, Miss-Sunshine-in-a-snowglobe, perfect, perfect match.
Things I loved—
✨ how Brooks actually pays attention, from their childhood memories to present quirks Lila have
✨ how Lila is already a part of their family for how she is with Grandma Kay
✨ my heart breaks with Brooks for his guilt over being happy on their late Dad's favorite holiday, and how much Lila helped him appreciate the season again
✨ the slow burn was so good, and the spice burned so perfectly
✨ the polaroid photo! Ahhh, I'm a sucker for gifts that are well thought off
✨ oh the fact that this novella is a crossover with Aspen Grove, ahhh!! The tease with Fallon and Harrison's story got me super excited!!
I needed a moment to read through this because I wanted to take my time savoring this new world. If you're going to read one holiday book this month, PICK THIS.
Rating: ★★★★★
Spice:
*Before I start this review, I just want to say that this marks one year of me being a fan of author Ann Einerson, and this book is just another proof of how much her writing always tugs my heartstrings.*
The Holiday Claus is warm and fluffy hug perfect for the Holiday romantics. The book introduces Starlight Pines, Brooks and Lila, and Winston too. Brooks, Grinch-turned Santa-for-his-grandma, and Lila, Miss-Sunshine-in-a-snowglobe, perfect, perfect match.
Things I loved—
✨ how Brooks actually pays attention, from their childhood memories to present quirks Lila have
✨ how Lila is already a part of their family for how she is with Grandma Kay
✨ my heart breaks with Brooks for his guilt over being happy on their late Dad's favorite holiday, and how much Lila helped him appreciate the season again
✨ the slow burn was so good, and the spice burned so perfectly
✨ the polaroid photo! Ahhh, I'm a sucker for gifts that are well thought off
✨ oh the fact that this novella is a crossover with Aspen Grove, ahhh!! The tease with Fallon and Harrison's story got me super excited!!
I needed a moment to read through this because I wanted to take my time savoring this new world. If you're going to read one holiday book this month, PICK THIS.
Rating: ★★★★★
Spice: