Book review: The Holiday Claus by Ann Einerson

4.5⭐
Genre ~ holiday fiction
Setting ~ Vermont & California
Publication date ~ December 6, 2024
Est Page Count ~ 208 (p+ 15 chapters +e)
POV ~ dual 1st, present tense
Featuring ~ billionaire, best friends sister, brothers best friend, age gap, grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, one bed, some steamage

My review:

Brooks (33) & Lila (25) are working together to plan a last minute wedding for her brother and his best friend on Christmas Day. He’s not a big fan of Christmas for a very sad reason, while she loves everything about it. As they spend more time with each other Brooks is starting to see Lila as more than just the kid he knew 15 years ago, and just maybe he’ll get into the spirit of the festivities.

These two were so cute together. In fact, I adored every character, especially Brooks’s grandma/Lila’s boss, Kay. She seems like a fun lady. We hear from Lila’s bff, Fallon, and get a little set up for Ann’s next book. A sweater wearing, food snob, snow loving sassy dachshund named Winston steals the show more than not.

Overall, a delightfully festive read with fantastic banter, sizzling chemistry and zero drama.

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I’d love to hear your thoughts if you’ve read it.

Book blurb:

Santa had it right with his Naughty and Nice list.
Me? I was firmly Team Nice.
Need help throwing together a holiday wedding in four days, big brother? No problem.
Need me to share my bed with your super hot best friend? If I must.
Want to be sure I won’t accidentally fall in love with said super hot best friend—Brooks Claus? Can’t promise that.
He may have moved away from our small town years ago, but there’s something about being near him again that brings back memories of that innocent crush I never quite got over.
Fifteen year old me had good taste because Brooks remains the hottest guy I’ve ever seen. Biceps to die for and a perpetual frown I wish I could flip.
He’s far too serious, much older, and exceptionally grumpy to ever be mine.
Until he kisses me under the mistletoe.
Where in the fine print does it say that being a little naughty can also be nice?

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