This is Valentine’s Day book but the story starts the first of January, right where So This Is Christmas leave3 1/2 Stars but I am going to round up.
This is Valentine’s Day book but the story starts the first of January, right where So This Is Christmas leaves off. You can obviously read this whenever you want though.
I will be honest, I was worried this was a a break story and Arthur would swoop in at the last minute to twist it into a love story but that is not the case. When I first started reading I almost did not finish reading it at around Chapter 3. So if you are feeling like that but really liked So This Is Christmas, I would urge to hang on and keep reading. The story eventually picks up and keeps going. It’s hard to put it down once the story starts moving.
And for those (like me) who were thinking this is a break up story, it’s not. It’s a friendship story. From an adult’s perspective, Arthur and Finley were moving really fast and didn’t know a lot about each other. Slowing down and getting to know each other is a good thing. It also includes the other characters’ friendships with Finley and other classmates at Barrington. ...more
If you enjoyed this series, then I think you will also enjoy this book. While this story can be read as a stand alone, I think that reading the first If you enjoyed this series, then I think you will also enjoy this book. While this story can be read as a stand alone, I think that reading the first two books will give the reader a better understanding of Mr. Benz and also why Cara's company was brought in help the watch company.
Out of all three the books in the series, this was my least favorite but it was a still a fun and fast read. While the setting and story line happen between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the holidays aren't a major factor in this story. It's more a backdrop and timeline for the story. ...more
I really enjoyed this story. It was fast and easy to read and hard to put down.
Just some background info: this story takes place in the fall and endsI really enjoyed this story. It was fast and easy to read and hard to put down.
Just some background info: this story takes place in the fall and ends on Lunar New Year. So feel free to pick up this read anytime.
Steam Level: this was a sweet romance story and I really liked that. The author was able to capture all of the emotions and feelings and chemistry of attraction, first dates and first kisses, gentle knee bumps and the shocks of electricity from just a supportive touch or hand hold. While I like all levels romance steam this was refreshingly low steam level.
This story itself was really good about Olivia taking on the family business and the struggles that she encounters trying to run a matchmaking business in an app swiping world while trying to hold up the family legacy. And then throw in the hardworking and handsome Bennett and it becomes a very fun romance read. ...more
If you enjoyed the book, graphic novels, and/or the Netflix version of the Babysitters club, then I think you will enjoy this story too.
Noelle is a fIf you enjoyed the book, graphic novels, and/or the Netflix version of the Babysitters club, then I think you will enjoy this story too.
Noelle is a freshmen in high school who has a wonderful group of really good friends, a busy schedule and a single dad who does his best after her mom died. Noelle and her friends plan for the best time of year with her Holiday List of things to do. But as they make adjustments to this year’s list, the girls’ age and stage in life starts showing that some of their holiday traditions don’t or won’t work this year. Then Noelle gets a babysitter’s dream request, a vacation job! But it’s over the holidays. Noelle is a people pleaser and doesn’t want to let down her favorite clients and the Holiday to do list is falling apart.
The first morning on the job everything changes for Noelle. Her perception of the kids’ older brother and how this vacation job really is going to go. As Noelle navigates the vacation job, she beings to grow and see things from a different perspective and does things that are scary but allows her to grow as a person, babysitter, and friend.
This is a really cute (and predictable), fast and fun read if you enjoy YA stories with a sweet romance and the holidays as a setting. ...more
I read So, This Is Christmas and then I read this book, The Holiday Switch. Both of these books had a few things in common and they were also the compI read So, This Is Christmas and then I read this book, The Holiday Switch. Both of these books had a few things in common and they were also the complete opposite of each other on some parts of the story too. That being said these were fun books to read back to back.
The Holiday Switch is a cute and fun read for the holidays. For me, there was nothing wrong with the story but it was a pretty predictable plot line. And I actually liked a lot of the supporting characters and wish they had more “page space” at times....more
I think I liked Duke, Actually more than I liked A Princess for Christmas. And I think you probably should read A Princess for Christmas before you reI think I liked Duke, Actually more than I liked A Princess for Christmas. And I think you probably should read A Princess for Christmas before you read Duke, Actually.
And while this might be marked as a Holiday story and there quite a few events around the holiday season, this story goes on throughout the year. So don’t feel you have to cram this in with all your other holiday reads.
In this story, Marie’s friend Max and Leo’s friend Dani meet each other. Over the course of over a year, they become friends who banter back and forth. And they end up relying on each other more than their own best friends because Marie and Leo are getting married. This is an acquaintance to friends to best friends to lovers romance. There is also some unrequited love because one of the friends doesn’t realize their feelings yet.
I really liked the banter back and forth with Dani and Max. I liked the friendship building, the chemistry they have right off the bat but don’t act on it. I know that Holiday goes for a hallmark feel romance with spice/steam in it but this one almost felt like a contemporary romance novel and I really liked it....more
Depending on the mood I am in, I either straight stories right through or I pick through and read my favorite authors first. I did a little of both anDepending on the mood I am in, I either straight stories right through or I pick through and read my favorite authors first. I did a little of both and enjoyed this book. ...more
This is a really cute and short read. If you don’t celebrate Christmas but still want a holiday read, I would recommend this book. It has two short stThis is a really cute and short read. If you don’t celebrate Christmas but still want a holiday read, I would recommend this book. It has two short stories.
The first one is about friends that meet at a NYE party and they come back to it each year for a few years. The characters and the relationship changes over the years.
The second one is about a girl who wants the experience of camping out for a Star Wars movie and doesn’t go the way she thought. One of the guys in lie is a classmate that she doesn’t even recognize. They end up hitting off outside of school. ...more
I preferred Christmas A Short History From Solstice to Santa over Christmas A Candid History.
This book was very fact based and very little opinions oI preferred Christmas A Short History From Solstice to Santa over Christmas A Candid History.
This book was very fact based and very little opinions or conversational text was used. That's normally my preference when reading something non-fiction. This book did not get into the commercialization of Christmas (which I think is a big factor for Christmas today) but it did provide quite a bit of history of ancient Christmas time all the way back to Solstice.
I liked that the book informs the reader about the evolution of Christmas and empowers the reader to make Christmas whatever they wish it to be. ...more
If you have friends or family that say Jesus is the reason for the season, Please hand them this book. The author is a Christian and wrote this book dIf you have friends or family that say Jesus is the reason for the season, Please hand them this book. The author is a Christian and wrote this book due to the wrestling that he did between enjoying the holiday, keeping it religious, and being upset with the commercialization of the holiday.
Jesus' birthday was not even celebrated until the fourth century (more than 300 years after his birth). But there were other celebrations going on at this time of year and since the dawn time.
This book combines all the information out there about how Christmas got started. It's starts with before even Jesus was born and takes us up to current times. In 153 pages, it leaves you feeling informed but not necessarily throwing Christmas out the window.
I personally read this book for few reasons. 1. A friend recommended it and of course her rec did not disappoint. 2. I want to be informed about the progression of Santa for when that time comes to talk to the kids about it. 3. I too wrestle with disliking how commercialized the holiday has become and wishing it was more focused on religion. After reading this book, I am more at peace that this is a fun holiday time that all should celebrate however they see fit. As for me and my family, I feel more empowered to set the tone of how we celebrate this holiday. ...more
This is not a bad 3 stars review. I really enjoyed the book and thought it was cute and fun and easy to read and hard to put down. But it was the HallThis is not a bad 3 stars review. I really enjoyed the book and thought it was cute and fun and easy to read and hard to put down. But it was the Hallmark-y Christmas Cliche of being trapped in the car with a former crush driving a cross-country for home at Christmas time.
If you enjoy holiday romance reads at this time of year, this is a good one to pick up. ...more
Out of all the holiday themed books that I have read this holiday season, this was probably my favorite one. I really liked that this story wasn’t jusOut of all the holiday themed books that I have read this holiday season, this was probably my favorite one. I really liked that this story wasn’t just all holiday themed and dealt with issues that young adults might deal with or know of at this time of year. I also liked how this story had a few twists and turns and kept me on my toes about what will happen next. ...more
I don't normally do half stars but I decided that this book definitely meets the standards for a half.
This book wasn't amazing and it was 3 1/2 Stars
I don't normally do half stars but I decided that this book definitely meets the standards for a half.
This book wasn't amazing and it wasn't a brand new concept but it was well done and it was hard to put down the book.
Minnie goes a NYE party with her boyfriend Greg and her birthday jinx follows her and end up ruining her night. The next morning she is saved by none other than her Birthday Twin and the guy who stole her name and all her good luck that should have come with the name. The book goes back and forth between present day and the past. The past is all the chance encounters that Minnie and Quinn had. Some where they met but didn't exchange names. Some where they were in the same place at the same time but didn't even know the other one existed. The present day is about Minnie trying to make her business and relationships work and Quinn trying to overcome issues he has been dealing with. Also the present day is about whether Minnie and Quinn becomes friends or not and if they become friends, if they could be more than friends.
If you enjoy holiday themed romances and the missed encounters trope, I think you will enjoy this story. ...more
If you are looking for a holiday themed book, this is a really fun, fast, and enjoyable YA romance.
Lots of things are changing in Tess’s life that shIf you are looking for a holiday themed book, this is a really fun, fast, and enjoyable YA romance.
Lots of things are changing in Tess’s life that she doesn’t have any control over. And her old ways aren’t working out for her anymore. Tess decides instead of putting off changing her ways at the New Year, to change her ways now so she will change when the New Year comes. I loved that part. There is no better day than today to make a change. Tess makes a list of 10 things she wants to do differently/ never done. And each one that she tries to accomplish comes with a story of it’s own.
I really like the character development of Tess and Lauren. I really liked the new friends Tess made in the story too, Carina and Christopher. It proves my point that just the simplest question “whatcha reading’?” Might just find yourself a new friend. I also like the story line of 2 sisters sent away to their grandmother’s at Christmas time while their parents sort it out. I felt like this was a relatable topic for some readers out there.
If you are looking for an after the Holidays/ New Years themed book, then I think you will enjoy this story....more
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