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My New Crush Gave to Me
Charlotte Charlie Donovan knows exactly what she wants for Christmas: Teo Ortiz. He's the school's star athlete, in the National Honor Society, invited to every party, contributes to the school paper (where Charlie is co-editor), and is about to be featured as One to Watch in a teen magazine basically, he's exactly the type of guy Charlie s meant to be with. The only problem he barely knows she exists.
But Charlie is determined to be Teo's date to the Christmas ball. And she has a plan: To rig the paper's Secret Santa so that she can win his heart with five perfect gifts. But to do that she needs help. Enter J.D. Ortiz Teo s cousin, and possibly the most annoying person on the planet. He's easy going, laid back, unorganized, spontaneous, and makes a joke out of everything the exact opposite of Charlie (and Teo). But he's willing to provide insight into what Teo wants, so she s stuck with him.
Yet, the more time Charlie spends with J.D., the more she starts to wonder: Does she really know what, or rather who, she wants for Christmas?
But Charlie is determined to be Teo's date to the Christmas ball. And she has a plan: To rig the paper's Secret Santa so that she can win his heart with five perfect gifts. But to do that she needs help. Enter J.D. Ortiz Teo s cousin, and possibly the most annoying person on the planet. He's easy going, laid back, unorganized, spontaneous, and makes a joke out of everything the exact opposite of Charlie (and Teo). But he's willing to provide insight into what Teo wants, so she s stuck with him.
Yet, the more time Charlie spends with J.D., the more she starts to wonder: Does she really know what, or rather who, she wants for Christmas?
266 pages, Paperback
First published October 31, 2017
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Shani Petroff
16 books304 followersShani Petroff is the author of the YA novels Romeo and What's Her Name (Macmillan/Feb. 2017) and My New Crush Gave to Me (Macmillan/Oct. 2017) and the tween series, Bedeviled (Penguin). She is also the co-author of Ash.
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December 7, 2018
Well that was... okay. It wasn't terrible or anything but I definitely didn't love it. After reading Kasie West's absolutely adorable short story in Snow In Love this just could not compare. Womp :(
December 8, 2017
Cute, fluffy Christmas-y read.
December 21, 2017
A cute, sweet and delightful holiday romance. My New Crush Gave to Me is a Hallmark Christmas Movie in book form. How the book would end was never in doubt. You know Charlie our erstwhile heroine is going to get the guy and she does.
If you are a fan of cheesy Hallmark Christmas movie then this is your book.
If you are a fan of cheesy Hallmark Christmas movie then this is your book.
November 12, 2017
This book is so cute. Charlie is literally me (especially when I was in high school and crushing on a guy. Go her.). I loved J.D.! I need me one of him! (Though like, five or six years older...)
***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog***
My New Crush Gave to Me by Shani Petroff
Publisher: Swoon Reads
Publication Date: October 31, 2017
Rating: 4 stars
Source: ARC sent by the publisher
Summary (from Goodreads):
Charlotte Charlie Donovan knows exactly what she wants for Christmas: Teo Ortiz. He s the school s star athlete, in the National Honor Society, invited to every party, contributes to the school paper (where Charlie is co-editor), and is about to be featured as One to Watch in a teen magazine basically, he's exactly the type of guy Charlie s meant to be with. The only problem he barely knows she exists.
But Charlie is determined to be Teo's date to the Christmas ball. And she has a plan: To rig the paper s Secret Santa so that she can win his heart with five perfect gifts. But to do that she needs help. Enter J.D. Ortiz Teo s cousin, and possibly the most annoying person on the planet. He s easy going, laid back, unorganized, spontaneous, and makes a joke out of everything the exact opposite of Charlie (and Teo). But he s willing to provide insight into what Teo wants, so she s stuck with him.
Yet, the more time Charlie spends with J.D., the more she starts to wonder: Does she really know what, or rather who, she wants for Christmas?
What I Liked:
I've been in a weird reading slump lately, in which I've been reading half as much as I did earlier in the year. I've enjoyed what I've been reading, for the most part, but it has been hard for to read as much as I used to earlier in the year (which is hilarious because earlier in the year I was busting my butt during my last semester of college). I picked up this book last night on a whim; I had just gone shopping earlier in the day and I bought a bunch of things for people for Christmas. I've really been in a Christmas mood and this book seemed perfect. And you know what? It was a really great read.
Let me start by saying that I wouldn't usually go for this type of story - in which the girl decides she is into this one guy, and she starts to go after him, but along the way she realizes that this other guy who she has been hanging out with is the guy she really likes, and UGH how will she choose? I hate love triangles and anything even remotely close to being a love triangle, so the presence of two guys/potential love interests in the story is usually enough for me to back far away. But I will say that Petroff executes this type of story perfectly. There is no love triangle, despite Charlie thinking that Teo is the perfect guy for her. But I'll get to that.
It all starts with invitations to Noelle Hawkins' Dec. 26th party, in which the theme is the Lovers' Ball, and everyone has to come with a date. Too bad Charlie's boyfriend Ajay dumped her recently. Charlie can't go to the party alone, and she certainly can't let Zakiyah (the newspaper's dating columnist and resident nosy snob) find out that she doesn't have a date. So what's a girl gotta do? Find someone who she might be interested, and get him to like her and be her date. Teo Ortiz is perfect - he is smart, good-looking, athletic, and charismatic. But in order to charm Teo, Charlie needs help, and the only person that can help her is J.D. Ortiz - Teo's cousin. J.D. is irritating and always late and always pushing Charlie's buttons, but he knows Teo really well. Charlie strikes a deal with J.D. in order to get J.D.'s help. But the more she spends time with J.D., the more she questions what - and who - she really wants.
I feel like Christmas-themed YA books aren't really a thing? There are so many Christmas romances in the adult romance world, but not so much in YA. Let me tell you, I am all for more YA Christmas romances. I love Christmas, and the feeling of joy and togetherness it brings. And Christmas romances have a quality of magic to them. This book was seriously adorable!
I hadn't read any reviews for this book until after I read it, and I have some thoughts on other people's thoughts. I'll try to discuss those as I go. One thing that someone mentioned was the lengths that Charlie went in order to get nice gifts for Teo (she has him for the Secret Santa program that the school newspaper staff is doing). I saw no problem with this, and I'll explain why below.
But first I think it's important that I talk about how much I adored Charlie. Charlie and I are pretty much the same people. We're planners, down to exact minutes and tasks and to-do lists. We deal with organization and perfection and do not tolerate lateness (seriously, I do not understand how some people are consistently late to everything?!?!?!?!). I related to Charlie on so many levels because I wa exactly her in high school, I was her in college, I am still her, and I've always been her. You know the phrase "it takes one to know one"? I understood Charlie.
And I suppose that is why I didn't find her shenanigans creepy or weird at all. Charlie is the editor of the school paper, and Teo is an occasional contributing writer. He, Charlie, Morgan (Charlie's best friend and co-editor), and the rest of the newspaper staff decided to do a Secret Santa among themselves. Charlie had a crush on Teo and came up with a way to get Teo as her Secret Santa, so she could get him the perfect gifts to charm him and they could go to Noelle's party and ride off into the sunset. I have been in Charlie's shoes. I've purposely taken this route or that route to class, in hopes of passing by my crush. I've tried to learn his schedule as much as possible so I could catch him "unexpectedly". Is it creepy? Eh, it might sound so. But in high school, for a shy girl (I was shy then, at least), this was the way to go. I was playing the long game, the long subtle game. And so was She went out of her way to get the most perfect gifts for Teo.
And that's where J.D., the newspaper photo editor and Teo's cousin, came in. J.D. and Charlie antagonize each other on a constant basis - he is always late, she hates his lateness and his ideas for the newspaper, he hates how she only wants her way and no one else's. They argue and bicker all the time, and it pains Charlie to ask for J.D.'s help. But as she spends more time with him (shopping for Teo's gifts, going over to J.D.'s house in order to spend time with Teo, etc.), she realizes that she had J.D. all wrong, and she had misjudged him.
J.D. is a little goofy, very creative/artistic, and super thoughtful. He loves to antagonize Charlie, and he doesn't sugarcoat things when it comes to her. For example, he tells her that she is too much of a control freak and that she doesn't like when things don't go her way. J.D. is confident and charismatic like his cousin, but he is more thoughtful and sweet (even if he doesn't show those traits - the traits appear many, many times through subtle things he does). And hey, a bonus - he has abs! A cute and talented photographer who is also smart, thoughtful, and confident (though not in a jerk way)? J.D. is an awesome catch. And it's cute how he subtly chases Charlie, even though he is fully aware that she is trying to charm his cousin. J.D. was playing an even longer game, and he definitely "won". The guy is so sweet!
I love how Charlie and J.D.'s relationship is initially. They argue and disagree so much, and the tension is delicious. I love enemies-to-lovers kind of romances, and this one was superb. Charlie doesn't pick up on their chemistry at first, but it's hard for her to ignore after a while. They get along better as they get to know each other more (especially in Charlie's case), and then they become kind-of friends... and then Charlie realizes that she no longer knows exactly what she wants. Was Teo a built-up fantasy in her head, a perfect guy for her on paper? Does he know her at all?
Like I said before, I wouldn't usually go for this type of book. Charlie spends nearly the entire book thinking that Teo is this perfect guy. But she also spends the entire book with J.D., getting to know him indirectly. The romance is perfect, in my opinion. I never felt a love triangle coming because there was none. And for those who might wonder, Charlie only ever has feelings for one guy, and she only kisses one guy. No love triangle, no messiness, no confusion.
I loved Charlie and her friend Morgan's friendship. They are supportive of each other, especially Morgan. Morgan goes along with all of Charlie's crazy schemes and helps her out, even when she knows Charlie is doing too much. Morgan realizes before Charlie does that J.D. is the guy for Charlie, and Morgan is such a good friend when it comes to this. I love how she and Charlie have a baking business. I love how she (Morgan) is in a healthy, committed relationship with a guy (Ira) and yet she is still an amazing friend to Charlie. This was wonderful to see!
The ending of the book was perfect, exactly what I wanted. Well, I might have wanted a tiny bit more (like an epilogue), but I can't complain too much because the ending was great. I love it when a girl goes after her guy (usually it's the other way around, so I get excited when I see it this way). This story warmed my heart and actually made me feel nostalgic about high school (and that is a first!).
What I Did Not Like:
I so wanted an epilogue! To see how the couple was doing, as a couple, in the future. I mean, I suppose using my imagination is cool too, but one more chapter would have been lovely.
And I wanted more kisses! With all of the chemistry that Charlie and J.D. had, I was expecting some steamy makeout sessions (or at least, a bunch of small scenes with lots of ~tension~). But that's okay! The author does a good job of creating the chemistry without there being much physical interaction. Still, I wanted more physical swoon!
Would I Recommend It:
Contemporary romance fans, holiday romance fans, Christmas fans in general - this is one for you. It's so cute and so fun, and it captures some high school teens really well. Seriously, take it from someone who was exactly like Charlie in high school - the author captured the teenagers really well. Plus, with the spirit of the holidays incorporated in every page, this book proved to be entertaining and magical as you might expect. I'm here for all of the YA holiday romances!
Rating:
4 stars. I was already in a Christmas-y mood and now I definitely am. This author has written a wonderful story with an adorable romance, and I love how much the holidays are a part of the story (and not just Christmas, actually). I will definitely be looking out for more by this author!
***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog***
My New Crush Gave to Me by Shani Petroff
Publisher: Swoon Reads
Publication Date: October 31, 2017
Rating: 4 stars
Source: ARC sent by the publisher
Summary (from Goodreads):
Charlotte Charlie Donovan knows exactly what she wants for Christmas: Teo Ortiz. He s the school s star athlete, in the National Honor Society, invited to every party, contributes to the school paper (where Charlie is co-editor), and is about to be featured as One to Watch in a teen magazine basically, he's exactly the type of guy Charlie s meant to be with. The only problem he barely knows she exists.
But Charlie is determined to be Teo's date to the Christmas ball. And she has a plan: To rig the paper s Secret Santa so that she can win his heart with five perfect gifts. But to do that she needs help. Enter J.D. Ortiz Teo s cousin, and possibly the most annoying person on the planet. He s easy going, laid back, unorganized, spontaneous, and makes a joke out of everything the exact opposite of Charlie (and Teo). But he s willing to provide insight into what Teo wants, so she s stuck with him.
Yet, the more time Charlie spends with J.D., the more she starts to wonder: Does she really know what, or rather who, she wants for Christmas?
What I Liked:
I've been in a weird reading slump lately, in which I've been reading half as much as I did earlier in the year. I've enjoyed what I've been reading, for the most part, but it has been hard for to read as much as I used to earlier in the year (which is hilarious because earlier in the year I was busting my butt during my last semester of college). I picked up this book last night on a whim; I had just gone shopping earlier in the day and I bought a bunch of things for people for Christmas. I've really been in a Christmas mood and this book seemed perfect. And you know what? It was a really great read.
Let me start by saying that I wouldn't usually go for this type of story - in which the girl decides she is into this one guy, and she starts to go after him, but along the way she realizes that this other guy who she has been hanging out with is the guy she really likes, and UGH how will she choose? I hate love triangles and anything even remotely close to being a love triangle, so the presence of two guys/potential love interests in the story is usually enough for me to back far away. But I will say that Petroff executes this type of story perfectly. There is no love triangle, despite Charlie thinking that Teo is the perfect guy for her. But I'll get to that.
It all starts with invitations to Noelle Hawkins' Dec. 26th party, in which the theme is the Lovers' Ball, and everyone has to come with a date. Too bad Charlie's boyfriend Ajay dumped her recently. Charlie can't go to the party alone, and she certainly can't let Zakiyah (the newspaper's dating columnist and resident nosy snob) find out that she doesn't have a date. So what's a girl gotta do? Find someone who she might be interested, and get him to like her and be her date. Teo Ortiz is perfect - he is smart, good-looking, athletic, and charismatic. But in order to charm Teo, Charlie needs help, and the only person that can help her is J.D. Ortiz - Teo's cousin. J.D. is irritating and always late and always pushing Charlie's buttons, but he knows Teo really well. Charlie strikes a deal with J.D. in order to get J.D.'s help. But the more she spends time with J.D., the more she questions what - and who - she really wants.
I feel like Christmas-themed YA books aren't really a thing? There are so many Christmas romances in the adult romance world, but not so much in YA. Let me tell you, I am all for more YA Christmas romances. I love Christmas, and the feeling of joy and togetherness it brings. And Christmas romances have a quality of magic to them. This book was seriously adorable!
I hadn't read any reviews for this book until after I read it, and I have some thoughts on other people's thoughts. I'll try to discuss those as I go. One thing that someone mentioned was the lengths that Charlie went in order to get nice gifts for Teo (she has him for the Secret Santa program that the school newspaper staff is doing). I saw no problem with this, and I'll explain why below.
But first I think it's important that I talk about how much I adored Charlie. Charlie and I are pretty much the same people. We're planners, down to exact minutes and tasks and to-do lists. We deal with organization and perfection and do not tolerate lateness (seriously, I do not understand how some people are consistently late to everything?!?!?!?!). I related to Charlie on so many levels because I wa exactly her in high school, I was her in college, I am still her, and I've always been her. You know the phrase "it takes one to know one"? I understood Charlie.
And I suppose that is why I didn't find her shenanigans creepy or weird at all. Charlie is the editor of the school paper, and Teo is an occasional contributing writer. He, Charlie, Morgan (Charlie's best friend and co-editor), and the rest of the newspaper staff decided to do a Secret Santa among themselves. Charlie had a crush on Teo and came up with a way to get Teo as her Secret Santa, so she could get him the perfect gifts to charm him and they could go to Noelle's party and ride off into the sunset. I have been in Charlie's shoes. I've purposely taken this route or that route to class, in hopes of passing by my crush. I've tried to learn his schedule as much as possible so I could catch him "unexpectedly". Is it creepy? Eh, it might sound so. But in high school, for a shy girl (I was shy then, at least), this was the way to go. I was playing the long game, the long subtle game. And so was She went out of her way to get the most perfect gifts for Teo.
And that's where J.D., the newspaper photo editor and Teo's cousin, came in. J.D. and Charlie antagonize each other on a constant basis - he is always late, she hates his lateness and his ideas for the newspaper, he hates how she only wants her way and no one else's. They argue and bicker all the time, and it pains Charlie to ask for J.D.'s help. But as she spends more time with him (shopping for Teo's gifts, going over to J.D.'s house in order to spend time with Teo, etc.), she realizes that she had J.D. all wrong, and she had misjudged him.
J.D. is a little goofy, very creative/artistic, and super thoughtful. He loves to antagonize Charlie, and he doesn't sugarcoat things when it comes to her. For example, he tells her that she is too much of a control freak and that she doesn't like when things don't go her way. J.D. is confident and charismatic like his cousin, but he is more thoughtful and sweet (even if he doesn't show those traits - the traits appear many, many times through subtle things he does). And hey, a bonus - he has abs! A cute and talented photographer who is also smart, thoughtful, and confident (though not in a jerk way)? J.D. is an awesome catch. And it's cute how he subtly chases Charlie, even though he is fully aware that she is trying to charm his cousin. J.D. was playing an even longer game, and he definitely "won". The guy is so sweet!
I love how Charlie and J.D.'s relationship is initially. They argue and disagree so much, and the tension is delicious. I love enemies-to-lovers kind of romances, and this one was superb. Charlie doesn't pick up on their chemistry at first, but it's hard for her to ignore after a while. They get along better as they get to know each other more (especially in Charlie's case), and then they become kind-of friends... and then Charlie realizes that she no longer knows exactly what she wants. Was Teo a built-up fantasy in her head, a perfect guy for her on paper? Does he know her at all?
Like I said before, I wouldn't usually go for this type of book. Charlie spends nearly the entire book thinking that Teo is this perfect guy. But she also spends the entire book with J.D., getting to know him indirectly. The romance is perfect, in my opinion. I never felt a love triangle coming because there was none. And for those who might wonder, Charlie only ever has feelings for one guy, and she only kisses one guy. No love triangle, no messiness, no confusion.
I loved Charlie and her friend Morgan's friendship. They are supportive of each other, especially Morgan. Morgan goes along with all of Charlie's crazy schemes and helps her out, even when she knows Charlie is doing too much. Morgan realizes before Charlie does that J.D. is the guy for Charlie, and Morgan is such a good friend when it comes to this. I love how she and Charlie have a baking business. I love how she (Morgan) is in a healthy, committed relationship with a guy (Ira) and yet she is still an amazing friend to Charlie. This was wonderful to see!
The ending of the book was perfect, exactly what I wanted. Well, I might have wanted a tiny bit more (like an epilogue), but I can't complain too much because the ending was great. I love it when a girl goes after her guy (usually it's the other way around, so I get excited when I see it this way). This story warmed my heart and actually made me feel nostalgic about high school (and that is a first!).
What I Did Not Like:
I so wanted an epilogue! To see how the couple was doing, as a couple, in the future. I mean, I suppose using my imagination is cool too, but one more chapter would have been lovely.
And I wanted more kisses! With all of the chemistry that Charlie and J.D. had, I was expecting some steamy makeout sessions (or at least, a bunch of small scenes with lots of ~tension~). But that's okay! The author does a good job of creating the chemistry without there being much physical interaction. Still, I wanted more physical swoon!
Would I Recommend It:
Contemporary romance fans, holiday romance fans, Christmas fans in general - this is one for you. It's so cute and so fun, and it captures some high school teens really well. Seriously, take it from someone who was exactly like Charlie in high school - the author captured the teenagers really well. Plus, with the spirit of the holidays incorporated in every page, this book proved to be entertaining and magical as you might expect. I'm here for all of the YA holiday romances!
Rating:
4 stars. I was already in a Christmas-y mood and now I definitely am. This author has written a wonderful story with an adorable romance, and I love how much the holidays are a part of the story (and not just Christmas, actually). I will definitely be looking out for more by this author!
November 2, 2017
I read My New Crush Gave To Me on Halloween which did feel a little strange considering the novel is set during Christmas time but honestly, reading this story was simply a pure and festive delight. The main character Charlie aka Charlotte plots to get the one person she wants to fall in love with and have a happy Christmas while creating fun memories to cherish. A plan to use Secret Santa to accomplish that goal opens up more questions than answers as Charlie realises that maybe her crush’s cousin actually might be Mr Right. This standalone was a laugh out loud, heartwarming rom-com, perfect for snuggling up in bed and reading with some hot chocolate or in my case, a mug of hot fruit tea. My New Crush Gave To Me is perfect for teen readers who have been in love or are in love. I recommend this as a 15+ read due to an underage drinking scene. I liked Charlie and J.D as characters, as the plotline developed, myself as the reader really got to see their struggles and a hilarious trip to the shopping mall which also pushes their friendship to the limits. Fun, festive and fabulous. I’m thrilled Swoon Reads published this, I’ve really been struggling to find a good YA Christmas story to read and happy to say that My New Crush Gave To Me is one of my favourites!
December 10, 2018
Cute and predictable.
From the moment I met Charlie and J.D. in My New Crush Gave to Me, I was instantly hooked and shipping the crap out of them. Charlie kept thinking the perfect guy would be just like her.. but she didn't realize that her ex, who was exactly like her, didn't work out for a reason. Opposites attract people. So, of course, once I met Charlie and then J.D. - I shipped them. WHY? Because opposites attract people!
Now this book was completely cute and predictable. It has to deal with this whole secret santa thing but it also has to deal with the most outrageous and eye-rolling birthday party. Now I've never been to party where you had to bring a date.. so yeah, I have no idea how I would feel if that was an actual thing. I did love J.D. but Charlie just ended up annoying and frustrating me at some points. I get that christmas is a big thing, especially with my family - but ugh, it's like she just couldn't accept that her mom was busy. I get family traditions.. but work and life happens.
Trust me, I would know. My birthday is two days before christmas and my friends are either travelling to see their family or my own family has to work. I never have a plan for that day because nothing is set in stone. I've learned to go with the flow and I love the holiday's for that reason.
Overall, I'm glad that I dove into this book because I needed a good christmas related book to bring me into the spirits. My decorations are up, cookies are baked, and I've been listening to christmas music since halloween - I love this month and holiday. I can't wait for my next holiday book.
From the moment I met Charlie and J.D. in My New Crush Gave to Me, I was instantly hooked and shipping the crap out of them. Charlie kept thinking the perfect guy would be just like her.. but she didn't realize that her ex, who was exactly like her, didn't work out for a reason. Opposites attract people. So, of course, once I met Charlie and then J.D. - I shipped them. WHY? Because opposites attract people!
Now this book was completely cute and predictable. It has to deal with this whole secret santa thing but it also has to deal with the most outrageous and eye-rolling birthday party. Now I've never been to party where you had to bring a date.. so yeah, I have no idea how I would feel if that was an actual thing. I did love J.D. but Charlie just ended up annoying and frustrating me at some points. I get that christmas is a big thing, especially with my family - but ugh, it's like she just couldn't accept that her mom was busy. I get family traditions.. but work and life happens.
Trust me, I would know. My birthday is two days before christmas and my friends are either travelling to see their family or my own family has to work. I never have a plan for that day because nothing is set in stone. I've learned to go with the flow and I love the holiday's for that reason.
Overall, I'm glad that I dove into this book because I needed a good christmas related book to bring me into the spirits. My decorations are up, cookies are baked, and I've been listening to christmas music since halloween - I love this month and holiday. I can't wait for my next holiday book.
December 29, 2021
So cute. Really really loved it.
August 19, 2020
3.75 stars
Such a cute and fun Christmas read! I found the main character different from the "usual" female YA lead. I also LOVED J.D! This was a super predictable story but a lot of fun to read and perfect for the holidays.
Such a cute and fun Christmas read! I found the main character different from the "usual" female YA lead. I also LOVED J.D! This was a super predictable story but a lot of fun to read and perfect for the holidays.
October 25, 2017
My New Crush Gave to Me was such a feel good and adorable novel. This book seriously made me feel all the warm and fuzzies! I love reading books that put me in the holiday spirit, and that book did just that! BRING ON THE HOLIDAYS!
The author did such a great job at creating a cozy and adorable winter atmosphere for this book. I would almost compare it to a Christmas Hallmark movie! There were so many fun Christmas activities that the characters participated in that made me crave the holiday season! I NOW WANT TO PUT UP CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AND START LISTENING TO CHRISTMAS MUSIC!!!!
^ Literally me right now.
All of the characters in this book were interesting and relatable in their own way. Charlie, the main character, was a passionate and extremely dedicated girl. I really admired how she would always strive to be the best at everything she did. Sometimes she was too controlling and I was so happy that other characters pointed that out to try and make Charlie loosen up a bit! Morgan, Charlie's best friend, was such a sweet character! She was seriously SUCH a good friend to Charlie and I loved that their relationship was important to the story. I don't want to talk about the male characters as to spoil anything, but they were great too!
The romance in this book was freaking ADORABLE. The main romance of this book was predictable, but I still enjoyed watching Charlie discover her feelings. I knew right away how the romance was going to play out, but it didn't hinder my enjoyment of the romance! I still found Charlie's romance swoon-worthy and SOOOO cute!!! Seriously, it put a smile on my face and made me squeal out loud! DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON HOW CUTE THE ENDING WAS! MY SHIPPER HEART COULDN'T HANDLE IT! I also really liked the side romances as well. I was so glad that the author included those as well.
Overall, this was such a feel-good novel! This is a book that is guaranteed to put you in the Christmas spirit and put a smile on your face! If you love YA novels that make you feel the warm and fuzzies, then I would definitely recommend checking this book out!
4 / 5 Fangs
*This ebook was given to me in exchange for an honest review. *
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The author did such a great job at creating a cozy and adorable winter atmosphere for this book. I would almost compare it to a Christmas Hallmark movie! There were so many fun Christmas activities that the characters participated in that made me crave the holiday season! I NOW WANT TO PUT UP CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AND START LISTENING TO CHRISTMAS MUSIC!!!!
^ Literally me right now.
All of the characters in this book were interesting and relatable in their own way. Charlie, the main character, was a passionate and extremely dedicated girl. I really admired how she would always strive to be the best at everything she did. Sometimes she was too controlling and I was so happy that other characters pointed that out to try and make Charlie loosen up a bit! Morgan, Charlie's best friend, was such a sweet character! She was seriously SUCH a good friend to Charlie and I loved that their relationship was important to the story. I don't want to talk about the male characters as to spoil anything, but they were great too!
The romance in this book was freaking ADORABLE. The main romance of this book was predictable, but I still enjoyed watching Charlie discover her feelings. I knew right away how the romance was going to play out, but it didn't hinder my enjoyment of the romance! I still found Charlie's romance swoon-worthy and SOOOO cute!!! Seriously, it put a smile on my face and made me squeal out loud! DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON HOW CUTE THE ENDING WAS! MY SHIPPER HEART COULDN'T HANDLE IT! I also really liked the side romances as well. I was so glad that the author included those as well.
Overall, this was such a feel-good novel! This is a book that is guaranteed to put you in the Christmas spirit and put a smile on your face! If you love YA novels that make you feel the warm and fuzzies, then I would definitely recommend checking this book out!
4 / 5 Fangs
*This ebook was given to me in exchange for an honest review. *
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August 15, 2017
Super cute & perfect for the winter season!
It was kind of creepy how Charlie went to all those lengths rig the Secret Santa gift and to make the perfect gifts for Teo as her Secret Santa gift receiver, especially since they didn't really know each other???? But I did like the winter-y atmosphere and I liked how this ended. If you're looking for a fluffy, romantic, wintery contemporary, this one is for you.
It was kind of creepy how Charlie went to all those lengths rig the Secret Santa gift and to make the perfect gifts for Teo as her Secret Santa gift receiver, especially since they didn't really know each other???? But I did like the winter-y atmosphere and I liked how this ended. If you're looking for a fluffy, romantic, wintery contemporary, this one is for you.
August 2, 2020
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Macmillan for the chance to read and review this cute holiday romance by Shani Petroff. I really loved the realistic look at the trials and tribulations of high school crushes, and how sometimes you end up feeling a bit foolish on the path to finding that guy or girl who's truly a good fit for you.
Charlie is a fun MC to read about since she's a bit on the crazy-organized side and isn't afraid to let everyone around her know she expects no less from them. She's got a really cool best friend, and when sh e decides she needs a date for an upcoming social event, and sets her sights on a certain guy who doesn't really have her on his radar, the only way she can get his attention is to enlist the help of his not as suave cousin, J.D.
Watching the slow development on things between Charlie and J.D. was my favorite part of the book. He was just a super sweetheart, and so devoted to everyone around him. And best friend Morgan has this wise beyond her years mentality which is great relief when Charlie's issues with organization start to make her and everyone around her a bit bonkers. A nice light read.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the author.
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Charlie is a fun MC to read about since she's a bit on the crazy-organized side and isn't afraid to let everyone around her know she expects no less from them. She's got a really cool best friend, and when sh e decides she needs a date for an upcoming social event, and sets her sights on a certain guy who doesn't really have her on his radar, the only way she can get his attention is to enlist the help of his not as suave cousin, J.D.
Watching the slow development on things between Charlie and J.D. was my favorite part of the book. He was just a super sweetheart, and so devoted to everyone around him. And best friend Morgan has this wise beyond her years mentality which is great relief when Charlie's issues with organization start to make her and everyone around her a bit bonkers. A nice light read.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the author.
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November 30, 2017
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I was in the mood for a light and fluffy YA romance and this one from NetGalley really did the trick. It was a quick, fun, and sweet read. To top it off, it's the end of August and I'm suddenly ready to set up my tree and string garlands and lights around my house!
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I was in the mood for a light and fluffy YA romance and this one from NetGalley really did the trick. It was a quick, fun, and sweet read. To top it off, it's the end of August and I'm suddenly ready to set up my tree and string garlands and lights around my house!
June 13, 2017
Cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute
October 30, 2017
For the second time this year, I experienced this feeling:
So, I had just set aside two books that weren't working for me, and I was worried that I was falling into the dreaded reading slump 😲, and then along comes this wonderful book. Seriously, when I was done with this book, I felt so buoyant, my heart so light, that I wanted to dance atop a mountain while making a joyful noise.
Reasons why I wanted to hug this book
•Charlie was my type of girl. She was all about schedules and planning and she abhorred lateness (my personal pet peeve). I could totally related to her and her little control freak ways, but I was also pleased to see her grow and change a little over the course of the book.
• J.D. was probably one of my favorite things about this book. I wish I had had a boy like J.D. in my life in high school, because he was something special. He was smart, funny, a little goofy, and artistic. He was also so thoughtful and sweet. I adored his interactions with his little cousin, his parents, and his grandfather, and this boy totally won a place in my heart.
•Charlie and Morgan had such an awesome friendship, and I was totally jealous of them. I liked how they shared so much and had each other's backs. Everyone should have a friend like that.
•This book really put me in the holiday spirit. Christmas, Christmas everywhere! We got to share in so many holiday traditions, as well as see some old ones evolve with changing circumstances. It was also fun unwrapping all the secret santa gifts. One of my favorite things about the holidays is finding the perfect gift for someone. That was one of the things Charlie and J.D. were trying to accomplish in this book, and I was elated to get to tag along on their search.
•I always enjoy a good enemies-to-friends-to-more story, and this one did not disappoint. The initial verbal sparring between J.D. and Charlie was quite amusing, but I really liked when their relationship grew into a true friendship, where they could confide in and rely on each other.
•Baking! Charlie and Morgan have a little baking business, and there is a ton of wonderful baking going on in book. I really need to find me a Jim Dandy recipe, because they sound ah-mazing.
Overall: This book was everything I was looking for and needed at the time. It oozed holiday charm, but also delivered a story filled with love, friendship, and family, which is something I associate with the holidays. I found myself with a severe case of the warm-fuzzies and a perma-smile on my face.
**I would like to thank the publishers for the review copy.
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So, I had just set aside two books that weren't working for me, and I was worried that I was falling into the dreaded reading slump 😲, and then along comes this wonderful book. Seriously, when I was done with this book, I felt so buoyant, my heart so light, that I wanted to dance atop a mountain while making a joyful noise.
Reasons why I wanted to hug this book
•Charlie was my type of girl. She was all about schedules and planning and she abhorred lateness (my personal pet peeve). I could totally related to her and her little control freak ways, but I was also pleased to see her grow and change a little over the course of the book.
• J.D. was probably one of my favorite things about this book. I wish I had had a boy like J.D. in my life in high school, because he was something special. He was smart, funny, a little goofy, and artistic. He was also so thoughtful and sweet. I adored his interactions with his little cousin, his parents, and his grandfather, and this boy totally won a place in my heart.
•Charlie and Morgan had such an awesome friendship, and I was totally jealous of them. I liked how they shared so much and had each other's backs. Everyone should have a friend like that.
•This book really put me in the holiday spirit. Christmas, Christmas everywhere! We got to share in so many holiday traditions, as well as see some old ones evolve with changing circumstances. It was also fun unwrapping all the secret santa gifts. One of my favorite things about the holidays is finding the perfect gift for someone. That was one of the things Charlie and J.D. were trying to accomplish in this book, and I was elated to get to tag along on their search.
•I always enjoy a good enemies-to-friends-to-more story, and this one did not disappoint. The initial verbal sparring between J.D. and Charlie was quite amusing, but I really liked when their relationship grew into a true friendship, where they could confide in and rely on each other.
•Baking! Charlie and Morgan have a little baking business, and there is a ton of wonderful baking going on in book. I really need to find me a Jim Dandy recipe, because they sound ah-mazing.
Overall: This book was everything I was looking for and needed at the time. It oozed holiday charm, but also delivered a story filled with love, friendship, and family, which is something I associate with the holidays. I found myself with a severe case of the warm-fuzzies and a perma-smile on my face.
**I would like to thank the publishers for the review copy.
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October 28, 2017
2.5 stars
I loved the synopsis of this and was quite eager to settle into a sweet Christmas story.
I couldn’t get behind Charlie. I wanted to root for her, yet most of the time I was irritated with her and she just felt flat to me. I loved Morgan and JD was fun, so they were the reasons I kept reading.
Plot wise, things moved along and it felt like nothing actually happened at the same time. I would have liked a little bit more at the ending, but it was sweet.
Overall, it was cute, but still a little boring. I can see how people will love it, especially for a bit of holiday cheer.
**Huge thanks to Swoon Reads for providing the arc free of charge**
I loved the synopsis of this and was quite eager to settle into a sweet Christmas story.
I couldn’t get behind Charlie. I wanted to root for her, yet most of the time I was irritated with her and she just felt flat to me. I loved Morgan and JD was fun, so they were the reasons I kept reading.
Plot wise, things moved along and it felt like nothing actually happened at the same time. I would have liked a little bit more at the ending, but it was sweet.
Overall, it was cute, but still a little boring. I can see how people will love it, especially for a bit of holiday cheer.
**Huge thanks to Swoon Reads for providing the arc free of charge**
December 8, 2017
3.75 out of 5 Stars!
This was a super cute read that would get any Grinch into the holiday spirit. Full RTC.
This was a super cute read that would get any Grinch into the holiday spirit. Full RTC.
July 25, 2018
4.5* - you know those actual physical feels you can get sometimes when reading? Its been a while, I’d almost forgotten what that was like but I totally got all of that with this one 😍 I loved it! I don’t even care that it was a little cheesy and cliché. It was SO cute! Perfect holiday read!
December 11, 2018
Cheesy holiday romances are the best to read in December! So cute.
September 10, 2017
3.5 Stars
My New Crush Gave to Me is the perfect holiday read for all your contemporary needs. We follow Charlie Donovan as she searches for her dream date to Noelle Hawkins’ annual birthday party. Charlie is convinced she’s found her guy in Teo, star athlete, stellar GPA, and absolutely no clue she exists. Charlie enlists JD, the school paper’s resident photographer and Teo’s cousin, to help get the perfect secret santa gifts so she can land her dream guy. But not everything goes as planned along the way, and Charlie has to figure out who and what she really wants.
Things I Liked
This book gave me all the warm and fuzzy feelings! This was honestly the perfect book to read after a super weird paranormal and get me back in a happy reading mood. This is such a great holiday read to cozy up with. I loved seeing the caroling, tree decorating, secret santas and all the fun holiday traditions - it made me want colder weather asap.
All of the relationships in this books are swoony and adorable. Even though there is a bit of an insta-infatuation on Charlie’s side with her and Teo they have some really cute interactions. Morgan and Ira are toothachingly sweet, and Charlie and JD’s banter is matched by none.
Morgan was such a great best friend to Charlie. She’s super spunky and supportive. And an amazing baker too! I also love reading about bakers in YA because I LOVE baking and it’s fun to see characters who share your hobbies. And I loved that she and her boyfriend were Jewish and talked about Hanukkah and their traditions as well.
JD was the arrogant-yet-thoughtful guy who works with Charlie on the paper, and helps her with her crush on Teo, his cousin. I really liked him! He was such a genuinely good person with such a happy nature, despite his slacker persona . I loved his relationship with his parents and how he and Charlie grow to be friends.
Things I Didn’t Like
Charlie was probably my least favorite character. I liked that she was focused, but she was a little too rigid for me. She was a very my-way or no-way type of person and I just didn’t connect to her like I did others. But I did like all of the dynamics with the other characters, so she didn’t ruin the story for me or anything. I just didn’t click with her.
I almost finished this book in one sitting, that’s how easy it was to read. The only reason I didn’t was because it got late, and I was tired. My New Crush Gave to Me was the perfect fluffy contemporary book. Holiday books are always fun and instantly make me happy, and this one is no different. We get great banter, cute flirting, fun holiday activities, and all the wonderful drama of high school politics. This is a book that has such a pure entertainment factor, you can’t put it down.
I received a copy of the book from Swoon Reads via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
“Forget an electric jolt, this was shooting stars, Christmas morning, first-place trophies, early Harvard acceptance, and fireworks all rolled into one. I never wanted the feeling to stop.
My wish had come true.”
My New Crush Gave to Me is the perfect holiday read for all your contemporary needs. We follow Charlie Donovan as she searches for her dream date to Noelle Hawkins’ annual birthday party. Charlie is convinced she’s found her guy in Teo, star athlete, stellar GPA, and absolutely no clue she exists. Charlie enlists JD, the school paper’s resident photographer and Teo’s cousin, to help get the perfect secret santa gifts so she can land her dream guy. But not everything goes as planned along the way, and Charlie has to figure out who and what she really wants.
Things I Liked
This book gave me all the warm and fuzzy feelings! This was honestly the perfect book to read after a super weird paranormal and get me back in a happy reading mood. This is such a great holiday read to cozy up with. I loved seeing the caroling, tree decorating, secret santas and all the fun holiday traditions - it made me want colder weather asap.
All of the relationships in this books are swoony and adorable. Even though there is a bit of an insta-infatuation on Charlie’s side with her and Teo they have some really cute interactions. Morgan and Ira are toothachingly sweet, and Charlie and JD’s banter is matched by none.
Morgan was such a great best friend to Charlie. She’s super spunky and supportive. And an amazing baker too! I also love reading about bakers in YA because I LOVE baking and it’s fun to see characters who share your hobbies. And I loved that she and her boyfriend were Jewish and talked about Hanukkah and their traditions as well.
JD was the arrogant-yet-thoughtful guy who works with Charlie on the paper, and helps her with her crush on Teo, his cousin. I really liked him! He was such a genuinely good person with such a happy nature, despite his slacker persona . I loved his relationship with his parents and how he and Charlie grow to be friends.
Things I Didn’t Like
Charlie was probably my least favorite character. I liked that she was focused, but she was a little too rigid for me. She was a very my-way or no-way type of person and I just didn’t connect to her like I did others. But I did like all of the dynamics with the other characters, so she didn’t ruin the story for me or anything. I just didn’t click with her.
I almost finished this book in one sitting, that’s how easy it was to read. The only reason I didn’t was because it got late, and I was tired. My New Crush Gave to Me was the perfect fluffy contemporary book. Holiday books are always fun and instantly make me happy, and this one is no different. We get great banter, cute flirting, fun holiday activities, and all the wonderful drama of high school politics. This is a book that has such a pure entertainment factor, you can’t put it down.
I received a copy of the book from Swoon Reads via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
December 12, 2025
A cute Christmas read that can be finished in a day. 3.5 🌟🌟🌟
Things I liked:
🌟The short chapters.
🌟The whole Christmas vibe. Many a time, this feature gets sidelined even in Christmas rom-coms. But not in this one.
🌟Morgan: The best friend sent from heaven.
Things I wanted more of:
🌟Fun scenes between Charlie and J.D.
🌟I wanted Charlie to be a little more observant. I know it's a YA, but still.
Things I liked:
🌟The short chapters.
🌟The whole Christmas vibe. Many a time, this feature gets sidelined even in Christmas rom-coms. But not in this one.
🌟Morgan: The best friend sent from heaven.
Things I wanted more of:
🌟Fun scenes between Charlie and J.D.
🌟I wanted Charlie to be a little more observant. I know it's a YA, but still.
December 21, 2017
“My New Crush Gave to Me” would have been much better as a short story. As a book, it’s cute and a quick read, but there is a lot of filler in there. Once it finally picked up around the middle I enjoyed it, though I could never spend much time in real life around the main character, Charlie!
This unbiased review is based upon a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.
This unbiased review is based upon a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.
February 20, 2017
a delightfully fluffy read with a hint of tension that's perfect for the warm fuzzies in all of us.
November 14, 2017
There's nothing like a quick and warm read to get you into a festive mood! My New Crush Gave to Me was fun in all the ways I expected since I had the pleasure of reading the author's debut novel.
Not only does the cover scream winter holidays but the Christmas activities in the book gave all the festive feels. Furthermore the caroling and Secret Santa games paved the way to a cutesy love story. It was slow burn and super adorable to watch the characters realize their feelings.
I love the story but I will confess in the beginning I was extremely irritated with Charlie. I'm a planner myself so I understood how she felt like she was on the right path following her plan, however, as the story went on, it was painfully obvious Charlie should reconsider her choices. More often than not she found herself wavering from her plan in addition to having to convince herself of what she wants. It took her long enough but I was so relieved to see she wasn't completely ignorant of her feelings.
J.D. Ortiz. I will remember that name. J.D. is one of the sweetest boys I've ever met in books. He acts all casual and clownish when really he's perceptive and smart. Did I mention he's sweet as hell? For all the reasons Charlie disliked J.D. for he really fit the bill in what she looked for in a boyfriend.
I can't talk about My New Crush Gave to Me without praising Charlie's best friend. Morgan is the best of best friends. She doesn't push Charlie instead gave her all the quiet support and strength she could. Even busy with her own life Morgan never failed to be on Charlie's side.
Fast and easy, My New Crush Gave to Me is the perfect story for this holiday season. Just imagine sitting by the fireplace sipping on a mug of hot chocolate with this cozy read in hand ;)
Not only does the cover scream winter holidays but the Christmas activities in the book gave all the festive feels. Furthermore the caroling and Secret Santa games paved the way to a cutesy love story. It was slow burn and super adorable to watch the characters realize their feelings.
I love the story but I will confess in the beginning I was extremely irritated with Charlie. I'm a planner myself so I understood how she felt like she was on the right path following her plan, however, as the story went on, it was painfully obvious Charlie should reconsider her choices. More often than not she found herself wavering from her plan in addition to having to convince herself of what she wants. It took her long enough but I was so relieved to see she wasn't completely ignorant of her feelings.
J.D. Ortiz. I will remember that name. J.D. is one of the sweetest boys I've ever met in books. He acts all casual and clownish when really he's perceptive and smart. Did I mention he's sweet as hell? For all the reasons Charlie disliked J.D. for he really fit the bill in what she looked for in a boyfriend.
I can't talk about My New Crush Gave to Me without praising Charlie's best friend. Morgan is the best of best friends. She doesn't push Charlie instead gave her all the quiet support and strength she could. Even busy with her own life Morgan never failed to be on Charlie's side.
Fast and easy, My New Crush Gave to Me is the perfect story for this holiday season. Just imagine sitting by the fireplace sipping on a mug of hot chocolate with this cozy read in hand ;)
November 11, 2018
1.5 stars rounded down. I clearly am not feeling the holiday season yet. I felt very bah humbug through this whole story. Too cute? too sweet? Maybe? Although I found Charlie to be kind of off putting at first. She was gruff and a bit controlling. I didn't find her obsession with being better than other girls and getting this guy she was so set on amusing or interesting. I slogged through pages of her being pretty awful to other people as she pushed her way to get what she wanted. Ultimately, quite a few moments were cute even when she was being crappy. I was just glad she was able to pull it all together in the end.
December 28, 2017
3.5 STARS
This was way cuter than I thought it was going to be. I honestly didn't have the highest expectations going into this (Christmas romances have ruined my thinking here). But it surprised me and was really entertaining. Even though you basically know what will happen, I was still sucked into the love triangle and the hate-to-love romance (my fav trope!) that was happening.
The story was really entertaining and I would LOVE to see this as a movie some day.
The characters were pretty realistic. That is with the exception of the main character. While I found her rigorous planning relatable, her personality was not so much. She's very confident, which is great, but immediately she was like "I'm going to make this boy love me." and it really was off-putting for me. She wasn't all that nice either, so I didn't understand how she had such great friends. She definitely grew on me but she was very "yikes" at first.
I enjoyed the love interests in this and the story was pretty original. This writing isn't the best, and seemed a little repetitive at times, but didn't affect my enjoyment of the story.
This was way cuter than I thought it was going to be. I honestly didn't have the highest expectations going into this (Christmas romances have ruined my thinking here). But it surprised me and was really entertaining. Even though you basically know what will happen, I was still sucked into the love triangle and the hate-to-love romance (my fav trope!) that was happening.
The story was really entertaining and I would LOVE to see this as a movie some day.
The characters were pretty realistic. That is with the exception of the main character. While I found her rigorous planning relatable, her personality was not so much. She's very confident, which is great, but immediately she was like "I'm going to make this boy love me." and it really was off-putting for me. She wasn't all that nice either, so I didn't understand how she had such great friends. She definitely grew on me but she was very "yikes" at first.
I enjoyed the love interests in this and the story was pretty original. This writing isn't the best, and seemed a little repetitive at times, but didn't affect my enjoyment of the story.
February 20, 2018
I had some second hand embarrassment reading this book and that was mainly because high school me was a lot like Charlie. Love has always come down to a logical choice for me, even when I fail to see that. So parts were hard for me to read.
But it was amazing at the same time. It captured a lot of my thoughts and wishes about Christmas, it had my favorite male in a YA novel in about ten years, and nothing felt out of place. As someone who has read and watched my share of cute Christmas stories I knew what choice Charlie should make. However considering the story took place over about three weeks, everything figured itself out in a reasonable time.
In short I want to buy this book and read it every Christmas eve with a mug of hot chocolate (not eggnog), a blanket, and light Christmas tunes.
But it was amazing at the same time. It captured a lot of my thoughts and wishes about Christmas, it had my favorite male in a YA novel in about ten years, and nothing felt out of place. As someone who has read and watched my share of cute Christmas stories I knew what choice Charlie should make. However considering the story took place over about three weeks, everything figured itself out in a reasonable time.
In short I want to buy this book and read it every Christmas eve with a mug of hot chocolate (not eggnog), a blanket, and light Christmas tunes.
November 2, 2017
What a sweet story! I’m reaaaally excited for Christmas now (don’t judge).
January 18, 2019
This was cute. But totally boring at the same time. The MC, Charlie, was annoying at times. And a lot of the time it was hard to like her. It was predictable in the way that she likes one guy and ends up liking someone else by the end of the story. Typical YA book in my opinion. But the side characters were pretty interesting. Meh. Two stars. -.-
December 13, 2017
"The two of us had to have made the most absurd sight. Santa and Christmas spirit getting excited by the snow, but the thought just made me smile. It felt right, I couldn't picture it any other way."
This right here is the right way to get into the Christmas spirit. It's light, fluffy, and absolutely adorable.
We all know that when it comes to the holidays that I'm a total scrooge. I turn my nose up in disgust whenever anyone mentions caroling or Santa or even gift giving. It just gives me that wrong kind of goosebumps. But this book made my heart grow three times its size with love and dissipated the hate.
Psst... don't tell anyone about me not being the evil Queen that I claim to be.
The author did such an amazing job of capturing the perfect atmosphere for the entirety of this book. It flowed perfectly with the main theme. It connected so brilliantly that I was hoping it wouldn’t end as soon as it did.
Alright, girls! Time for some boy chat! Let’s dish on J.D.!!! How perfectly adorable was he!? He put his ass out on the line to help his crush get her perfect date because he only wanted to see her happy!! 😍😍 *swoon* Where are these guys at? We need more J.D.s in this world! I’m glad I’m got one of those.
This was a quick fluffy read to set the mood for your cute romantic holiday. Will definitely help you out of those dreaded Christmas blues and bring the warmth into your life.
Grab your ugly sweater and curl up with your crush!!
This right here is the right way to get into the Christmas spirit. It's light, fluffy, and absolutely adorable.
We all know that when it comes to the holidays that I'm a total scrooge. I turn my nose up in disgust whenever anyone mentions caroling or Santa or even gift giving. It just gives me that wrong kind of goosebumps. But this book made my heart grow three times its size with love and dissipated the hate.
Psst... don't tell anyone about me not being the evil Queen that I claim to be.
The author did such an amazing job of capturing the perfect atmosphere for the entirety of this book. It flowed perfectly with the main theme. It connected so brilliantly that I was hoping it wouldn’t end as soon as it did.
Alright, girls! Time for some boy chat! Let’s dish on J.D.!!! How perfectly adorable was he!? He put his ass out on the line to help his crush get her perfect date because he only wanted to see her happy!! 😍😍 *swoon* Where are these guys at? We need more J.D.s in this world! I’m glad I’m got one of those.
This was a quick fluffy read to set the mood for your cute romantic holiday. Will definitely help you out of those dreaded Christmas blues and bring the warmth into your life.
Grab your ugly sweater and curl up with your crush!!
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