November 2023 Reads

Hello,

I'm trying something new here and drafting the blog post after I finish a book in hopes that I will not get plots or characters mixed up. Hope this gives you some new ideas to add to your TBR!

The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score: Cat King is a home renovation reality TV star that's decided for her Christmas special, she wants to help revamp a town in Connecticut that was wrecked by a hurricane. But her plans get frequently opposed by city manager Noah Yates. The two reluctantly work together, but as they learn more about each other, they find that they might be working towards the same thing after all.

This was a really great Christmas read. Festive, small town charm, likable main characters, and very "Hallmark After Dark" vibes. I think this was an absolutely great mix of contemporary romance with that classic Christmas spirit. I would highly recommend this around the holidays (or honestly, anytime!).

In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren: Maelyn Jones is having a not-so-great end to her family's annual Christmas vacation. But after making a wish, Mae finds herself in a time loop where she returns to the beginning of the vacation. Can she figure out how to stop the time loop, tell the family friend she's been crushing on since they were teenagers that she loves him, and save the vacation house?

This was a different take on a holiday read. The time loop element was interesting, but the story still felt festive, and the romance was sweet. It did feel like the time loop was the main focus at the beginning while the romance became the main focus for the second half of the book, but overall it was a good read. Lots of holiday activities, a cozy setting, and a satisfying ending.

Do you like holiday-themed books? What are you reading next? Let me know!