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307 reviews

Christmas at Fox Ridge by Bailey Hannah

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

I really liked this holiday novella a lot. This book was SPICY and so swoon-worthy. I liked Eira and Lucas. I enjoyed their banter with each other. 

Season's Schemings by Katie Bailey

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.25

Omg, this book was so cute! It was a fun and fluffy holiday romance. Maddie and Seb's chemistry and banter were so good. This book had me smiling and giggling the whole time I was reading. I also enjoyed that there was no third-act breakup as well. 

Wild Christmas by Sadie King

lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

I enjoyed this book. It was a fun, quick, and steamy holiday romance novella. I liked Nate and Freya together. I liked this insta love single dad/nanny holiday romance. I enjoyed it when Nate finally realized his feelings for Freya and told her.  I like this series so far and want to go back and read the others. 

My December Darling by Lauren Asher

funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

I loved this one a lot! It was a fun and cute holiday romance. Luke and Catalina's banter and chemistry were my favorite. Omg, I loved Luke so much! They were a good match for one another. There were so many sweet moments between them that I couldn't stop smiling. I also enjoyed the ending. 

The Fake Santa Apology Tour by Julie Olivia

funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.25

This was a cute, fun, and quick holiday romance novella that had me giggling the whole time. I loved all the Christmas puns throughout the book. My favorite part was Birdie Mae and Nic's chemistry and banter. I highly recommend it if you want a fun holiday romance novella.

The Holiday Claus by Ann Einerson

lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

I loved this one! It's such a fun, cute, and spicy holiday romance. Lila and Brook's chemistry and banter were so good, and there was so much sexual tension. I loved that they couldn't stop thinking about one another since her brother's engagement party. Brook's grandma Kay was so funny. She was the best. When the spicy hit it was so good. Also, I enjoyed reading a little bit about Fallon and Harrison. I'm very excited for their story. 

Thank you, Ann Einerson, for an ARC copy! 

Matchmaking Under the Mistletoe by Hollie Luckie

lighthearted medium-paced

4.25

I enjoyed this one a lot. It was a fun, cute, and spicy holiday romance. This book gives a Hallmark vibe but with spice. I loved every second of this book. Brian and Millie had such good chemistry together. I thought the pacing of their relationship was done well. I was obsessed with both Millie and Brian from the beginning. When the spice hit it was so good. I loved the ending and the epilogue a lot. This is my first Hollie Luckie book, and it won't be the last. 

The Season of Secrets by Q.B. Tyler

lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

I enjoyed this book a lot. It was a fun and spicy holiday romance, and I loved Wes and Raegan's chemistry together. Wes was so down bad for Reagan. The spice in this book was very spicy, and I loved it. I love me a good age-gap workplace romance. I can't wait to read Theo and Avery's book soon. 

Only Santas in the Building by Alexis Daria

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

4.25

I loved this one! It is my favorite novella out of the whole collection. I loved Evie and Theo! Theo was so sweet and swoony, and I liked that they were both pining for each other. 

Merriment and Mayhem by Alexandria Bellefleur

funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

I enjoyed this one a lot. It was cute, quick, and steamy. Everleigh and Griffin's banter was my favorite. This novella also made me giggle a bit. This novella was so swoony too.