If This Was A Movie by Morgan Elizabeth (Evergreen Park #2)

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4.5 stars - A delightful holiday romance!

I will definitely be listening to this one again once it's closer to the holidays. It was a great reminder of how much I love reading Christmas stories in the Summertime. It was a fairy tale come to life, with magical moments swirled around some of my favorite tropes:

** Forced Proximity
** One Night Stand
** Single Dad x Nanny

A second chance in a small town, with the help of meddling family and friends. This is my favorite miscommunication book, which says a lot since I usually avoid them, but it was a brief part of the beginning, so you're fully able to drive into their story. Sophie is the absolute cutest little girl, full of wonder and innocence, making it easy to fall in love with her.

Beautifully narrated by Savannah Peachwood and Sebastian York, I found myself enamored with the characters, not wanting the audiobook to end. A terrific read for the holidays, or any time of the year!

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Fake Husband for Christmas by Susan Hatler (Christmas Mountain #9)

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The perfect blend of romance and holiday magic! A wonderful RomCom filled with snowball fights, cookies, and dressing up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Cal Bradley is definitely the scene-stealer of this story, with his witty charm, clever nicknames, and unfailing devotion to make sure every child has their Christmas wish fulfilled.

Macy Wilcox is completely flustered when she's paired up with Cal to play the holiday Claus couple, with his perpetual tardiness and always showing up at the most random places.

These two were such a delight to watch interact and grow. I found myself smiling so much that my cheeks hurt the next day. This is a must read for anyone looking for a clean romance with a whimsical holiday spirit!

SUMMARY:

When Macy Wilcox agrees to play Mrs. Claus for the children of Christmas Mountain this holiday season, she has a firm idea of what her Mr. Claus should be like: ambitious (how could he not be with a whole world to cover in one night?), logistically-minded, and good at organized list keeping. But when Cal Bradley turns up as Santa, he's the opposite of what she expects.

First, he's late. Second, he comes from straight off the mountain so his fake beard looks windswept and he's wearing ski boots instead of highly polished black boots with gold buckles. And third, Santa is not supposed to have abs like that.

There's trouble at the North Pole from the very start as Macy, the realistic, down-to-earth business owner, and Cal, the eternal optimist and fun-loving kids' ski instructor, disagree on everything from the Naughty and Nice list to the ingredients for the sugar cookies.

Every time Cal promises to deliver a child an extravagant gift, Macy tries to step in and keep things realistic. And every time Macy tries to lower expectations, Cal raises them even higher. Macy believes Cal can't come through on these promises. But the more he spreads his holiday magic, the more she wants to believe in his promises. With a little Christmas magic, Cal might be able to show Macy that the most unpractical, ridiculous, eternally optimistic gift of all is love.

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Season of Joy by Annie Rains (Sweetwater Springs #6)

 

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A tender-hearted holiday romance! Season of Joy is a story filled with love, family and second chances.

Joy Benson had her heart broken last Christmas, in the worst of ways, so when she finally opens her heart again, she's determined to keep it casual, only someone forgot to explain that to her heart.

Granger Fields has two little girls to raise on his own, as well as the responsibility of the family tree farm after his father has a health scare. The last thing he expects is to fall for the one woman his daughters have grown close to.

A charming tale to get you in the Christmas spirit. Between a cat playing bodyguard for Joy, a meddling aunt, and handmade crafts, this book will fill your heart with so much joy.

I wanted to immediately go chop down a Christmas tree and make cookies after reading this! I participated in a read-along and loved the discussions we had throughout the book. Willow stole my heart in every scene, so be prepared for all the feels.

🎄 Holiday Romance

SUMMARY:

Fall in love with this heartfelt holiday romance between a down-on-his-luck Christmas tree farmer and a woman with plans to bring the merriment back to their town.

Tis the season for love.

For single father Granger Fields, Christmas is his busiest and most profitable time of the year. But when a fire devastates the Merry Mountain Tree Farm, he fears the season won't be holly or jolly unless he can convince free spirit Joy Benson to care for his two rambunctious daughters. Yet while Granger wants to focus on saving his business, Joy seems determined to shake up his family's Christmas with her festive ideas and merry making.

Joy is counting down the days until she can open her own art gallery. Babysitting Abby and Willow will help her reach her goal, and when inspiration strikes, Joy convinces Granger that her craft classes can bring even more holiday cheer to the farm. As crowds return and Joy's creative side flourishes, life with Granger and his girls begins to feel like home. But with Christmas coming nearer, can Joy convince Granger to open his heart again? Or will their newfound happiness be as fleeting as the newly fallen snow?

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Not Your Average Vixen by Krista Sandor

 

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Sweet treats and reindeer puns galore! Not Your Average Vixen is the perfect RomCom to escape with this holiday season!!!

Bridget (Birdie) loses her job and gets cheated on all in the same day. Not only is she organizing her sisters wedding, but she has to babysit the best man who wants to sabotage the entire thing.

Soren (Scooter) views his best friends upcoming wedding as the end-all to his extended family and he'll do anything to prevent that from happening, even if he loses those he cares about in the process. There's so much more to Soren than meets the eye and I loved getting a deeper look into what makes him tick.

Soren and Birdie have the best banter, comebacks and chemistry. From the first page you'll be drawn in and unable to put it down until you finish.

I loved this story and it's quite possibly my favorite holiday story yet. I'll definitely be reading this one every year to get in the holiday spirit!

😄 Comedy

🎄 Holiday Romance

SUMMARY:

A Christmas Romance

It's Dasher versus Rudolph with a little Vixen thrown in!

A Christmas wedding is on the line in this steamy holiday romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Krista Sandor.

Maid of honor, Bridget Dasher, didn't think anything could ruin her sister's Christmas Eve wedding...until she met the best man.

Scratch that -- the worst man.

Don't be fooled by his name. Soren Christopher Traeger-Rudolph -- yep, Rudolph -- is the Grinch of all groomsmen, and his plans for this wedding will only land him on the Naughty List.

Or...

Her bed.

Naughty reindeer games like you've never seen ensue when Rudolph brings out the Vixen in this Dasher.

With witty banter and laugh-out-loud moments, prepare to experience Christmas bliss in Not Your Average Vixen, an enemies-to-lovers holiday romance.

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Home for the Holidays by Sara Richardson

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Family is what the holidays are all about! Home for the Holidays is a truly beautiful story about three sisters, struggling with their own personal problems, but brought together again by their aunt.

This book has it all: divorce, infertility, family expectations, drama, comedy, romance, etc. My heart was pulled in so many directions and I didn't want to put the book down once I started reading.

Each of the sisters will draw you in and make you become full invested in their struggle. The characters are so well-written, it's almost as though you're visiting old friends back home.

If you're looking for the perfect book to curl up with - grab your cup of cocoa and a comfy blanket, cuz this is the perfect book to get you in the holiday spirit.

I'll definitely be reading this again closer to Christmas, but I can't recommend it enough. I still smile just thinking about the Buchanan sisters. This is a must-read for any time of year!

 💧 Drama
🎄 Holiday
💋 Romance

**A huge thank you to Forever Publishing for this gorgeous paperback copy!

SUMMARY:

The Buchanan sisters all share special childhood memories of their Aunt Sassy's beloved Juniper Inn. There, they frolicked in the snow, baked sugar cookies, and celebrated the town's annual Christmas extravaganza. They haven't been back to Colorado in nearly fifteen years, but when their aunt invites them for one last Christmas, they can't say no...

With her ex-husband whisking her children away for the holiday, Dahlia decides it's time to do something for herself. Juniper Springs is just as beautiful as she remembers, but it's also full of surprises -- including the town's handsome doctor, who makes her feel like herself again for the first time in years.

To the outside world, baker Magnolia has the ideal marriage. Only the pain and sorrow of infertility have strained her relationship with her husband, perhaps beyond repair. But a holiday miracle is about to change her life.

After a whirlwind romance, youngest sister Rose is about to be married, but as the wedding draws near, she's unsettled by her fiance's expectations that she become a society wife. Spending Christmas with her family could be a necessary reality check -- or the beginning of a brand-new happily ever after.

Thanks to the strength of their sisterhood, some mistletoe, and the love of their Aunt Sassy, the Buchanan sisters will discover what it is they truly want this Christmas.

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Your Christmas Love by Layla Hagen (The Bennett Family)

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Your Christmas Love is perfect to read under the mistletoe! Such a sweet romance with plenty of laughter and tender moments.

Sienna is determined to make her grumpy boss smile, but when other feelings develop, she tries to take a step back, not wanting to risk the job she enjoys.

Winston is the book boyfriend every reader dreams about: honest, witty, clever, sexy, thoughtful and determined.

I loved reading Sienna and Winston's story! Watching their chemistry build and unfold, made the book go by way too fast for me. The slow burn was worth every moment and my cheeks still hurt from all of the witty banter.

Such a heart-warming, romantic comedy - filled with lovable characters, it'll make you want to binge-read all of the books in The Bennett Family all over again.

🎄 Holiday
💋 Romance

Summary:

Sienna Hensley loves everything about the Christmas season, from hanging decorations to the cozy get-togethers with her family. Despite being part of the well-known Bennett family, Sienna is determined to first gather experience before joining their business. Her job at Statham department store is perfect for that. But her new boss, Winston Statham, is going to be a slight problem. Winston is broody, domineering, and sexy as all get out. But mooning over the boss is out of the question, especially since she just went through a break-up.

For Winston Statham, Christmas is just a reminder of the deadline looming ahead this year. Saving the store his parents built is his top priority. At least until he finds his branding manager singing and dancing to carols while hanging twinkling lights in his favorite meeting room.

He can't get the sexy sway of her hips out of his min...or her determination to make him smile. Sienna is smart, hard-working, and her unrestrained honesty makes him instantly trust her with a secret project.

But when he asks her to stay overtime, work isn't the only thing on his mind. Before long, he's willing to do anything for one more kiss, one more night together. Winston falls so hard for Sienna, that he can't imagine ever letting her go.

But with his future up in the air, can he promise her anything more than an unforgettable Christmas season?

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A Christmas Rescue by Samantha Chase (A Silver Bell Falls Holiday Novella)

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A Christmas Rescue is a charming, holiday tale of two people brought together by an emergency rescue. Their pasts make them different, but their hearts don't care and won't listen to reason. This story will definitely put you in a festive spirit. Don't be surprised if you find yourself wanting to bake cookies and volunteer at shelters when you're done!

🎄  Holiday

💋 Romance

Summary:

Bailey Walsh grew up with a big family and a lot of holiday traditions. Dr. Gavin Maguire had a rough childhood and wants nothing to do with Christmas, especially decorations that are constant reminders of what he didn't have growing up.

After a confrontation that has Bailey quitting as Gavin's office manager, they're called on a rescue emergency to save a mama dog and her pups.

When Bailey ends up stranded at Gavin's place, truths are brought to light and hearts are broken. Can Dr. Grinch let go of his past hangups and take a chance, even if it means losing everything someday?

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An Unexpected Christmas by Shannon Richard (Taking the Shot - Book 1)

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After her boyfriend is caught cheating and it's plastered all over social media, the idea of going home for the holidays is the last thing Adele James wants. She sneaks away to the family cabin without telling anyone, which is why she ends up being snowed in with long-time friend of the family, Jace Kilpatrick (not to mention the guy she's had a crush on for years).

I enjoyed this holiday romance immensely! It definitely got me in the Christmas spirit and I especially loved all the antics with Adele's dog, Katie. There's plenty of romance, comedy and a little bit of drama. I highly recommend this one!

😃 Comedy

💧 Drama

💋 Romance

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