Shawna

I liked the characters and enjoyed the book. It was a different storyline than normal and not one you would necessarily see on a Hallmark Christmas movie.

It was set at Christmas time, but wasn't Christmassy. So if you are looking for something really festive, this might not be the pick for you.

3.75 rounded up.

As I go into books blind, I didn't know this was basically a reimagining of When Harry Met Sally. I really enjoyed the banter and such, but didn't love the characters as much as I would hope.

Also, there was something about the writing style that made it feel a little longer than it was.

Overall, good story, good banter, characters are missing something I can't place and I think it could have been slightly shorter.

Update - I was driving to dinner a few days after reading this book and I started thinking about it... I really liked that bad timing was the issue, and not one of the typical misunderstandings that plague rom coms

3.5 rounded down.

Cute story and a cute array of side characters. This is another one for me that is very much like a hallmark movie and it didn't get hugely Christmas vibes from it. Although it takes place around Christmas, it wasn't overly festive.

This book was only okay for me. When I read a novella, I like it to feel like I read a whole book, and this one just didn't give me that vibe.

This is a romance between two MMCs, which I always find an interesting read, but the story felt flimsy for me and I only enjoyed one of the characters.

3.5 rounded down.

Finally, Brynn for a book.

It was the conflict in this book that bothered me. I hated the premise of it. That Brynn believed the stories without thinking things through bothered me, because she has been such a strong figure throughout and I thought this was a very weak reaction from her.

This book wasn't as...Royal as I pictured, and I liked that it was a love story about older people with life experience.

It was just okay for me. Wouldn't be the first one I recommended to someone.

I wanted to love this book.

I love books, I love vampires and I love the south, however. This didn't hit right for me.

I loathed every male characters and I couldn't fully fall in love with the female ones.


I like the idea of the plot however. I think it was too long and could have been 50 to 100 pages shorter and still gotten in all of the high points.

This book was not what I wanted.

It was my first Shopaholic book, and I thought that would play a smaller part in the story, but it did not. It was a huge part, and I found the FMC just, intolerable.

She seemed so selfish, even when doing things for others. I tried so hard to like her. But I just could not.

I am giving this 2 stars... I don't know what didn't work for me. The story line was what I expected from a rom com, the characters were likeable, I even work in the industry that the lead does, but for some reason, I found this book a chore to get through, which dropped it from a solid three, to a high 2 for me.

I LOVE a hate to love relationship.

The buildup, slowburn and passion simmering just under the surface is one of my favorite romcoms to read, and this one was well done.

I found the characters likable, the story fun, and the drama not too over the top.

This book was only okay for me. I found it an easy read, but a little too predictable.

3.5 stars

It was a cute story of family, friends and love. I love the setting of London, especially in December.

It was a little slow, and I wanted more time with the FMC and MMC together.

2.5 Rounded Down.

As I have stated before - I really should stop going into books completely blind and then I could avoid reads like this.

I don't love the age group represented in this book and all the talk of sex and adult themes with kids still in high school.

Even if I ignore the ages and the fact it's high school based... The people are all just awful. The side characters and bullies. The main FMC is a bully, who actively goes against what she thinks is right to fit it. The main MMC also sort of bully-ish, but more likeable, although he is a rich liar that actively decides to live homeless, for no good reason.

The twist towards the end, I did enjoy that. Probably 1.5 of the stars are for that alone.

But the Epilogue. Man, that just made me ugly. I hated seeing these people with the overwhelming success of he epilogue brought them. I think I audibly scoffed and rolled my eyes.

3.5 rounded down.

I enjoyed the characters in this book, and was happy Brynn was back as a side character. I really hope one of the next two books focuses on her.

Second chance romance, mixed with football and a single mom. Some of the issues the two MCs glossed over are things I would think would need a lot more time and discussion. It was refreshing to have the FMC in a sports romance not like the sport. And not growing to like the sport, sticking with her own values and beliefs.

3.5 Rounded down.

I didn't find this very “horror” for me, just sort of a domestic thriller/suspense.

It seemed a little longer then it needed to be and I personally found it predictable, however, it was well written and entertaining.

DNF

2.5 rounded up.

Not a bad Christmas story, pretty sure I've seen a movie that was almost identical.

But it isn't really the type of book for me. I like more contemporary romance, where there is a little bit of spice, and and humour and I found this one to be a little bit flat.

DNF at 40%

Might be a very good read for some, and although I related to some of what was being said, it's delivery wasn't really connecting with me.

So... Another one that isn't my typical genre, however I loved it.

I highly recommend the audiobook version. It's a full cast and it's even more vibrant than reading it.

3.5 Stars Rounded Down.

I called the twist a little too early for my liking but the story was fine and the characters, though flawed, weren't annoying

I very much enjoyed this book.

I liked how strong a character Evelyn was and how she was so smart and calculated and lived her life for herself. I am not sure if I am supposed to like her or not, but I do.

3.5 rounded down.

I enjoyed this friends to lovers book. Although I didn't find it as funny as some of the other Christina Lauren books I've read, it was still a very enjoyable story.

The friend group dynamic was good, the dating site adventure was good, however, the conflict for me was not.

You can see where it's going, you can see what's going to happen. I think both MCs handled it poorly, and I think the MMC was sort of shit to his friends and the FMC, blowing things out of proportion and making the apology drag out for too long.

This was fine for me.

I didn't love it. I didn't hate it. It just... Was.

This is probably a wonderful book, but it was not for me. I couldn't get into it in written or audio form. DNF

It is books like this that make me rethink my choice to never read the back of the book. Going in blind every time.

I hated this book. Would have been a DNF has it been any longer.

I found it boring and a terrible story all around. More political then I could have imagined.