“Charlotte hates the holidays. As a former child actress, she starred in a modern classic of a holiday movie, and its fans won’t let her move on. When a piece revealing that her reluctance nixed plans for a reboot, she flees to London to spend the five-week countdown to the holidays with her sister.”
Christmas Is All Around, Martha Waters
I’m a Christmas fan, but I’m also a “grumpy woman who is justifiably irritated by the holidays until an equally grumpy man flips her world upside down with the magic of love” fan. And boy did this book perfectly combine the joy of falling in love during the holidays with the sheer horror of being a human in a city during the holidays.
Like most holiday romances, this is a snarky Hallmark movie, full of ridiculous situations and sassy characters. It put me firmly in the Christmas spirit, (I thought about putting my Christmas tree in October) and had me ready to watch the many movies it lovingly mocked. I loved how tongue-in-cheek the whole book was, with Charlotte calling out every single ridiculous thing that happened to her.
This is a great option for a holiday romance book, perfect for those lazy days when absolutely nothing matters except eating leftovers and seasonal candy. Add in a mug of hot chocolate and a cozy YouTube fireplace, and you’ll be filled with holiday joy!
Thanks to Netgalley and Atria Books for the free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
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