Ratings14
Average rating3.7
Bettie Hughes once knew the comfort of luxury, flaunting a collection of designer purses and an enviable dream home in Hawaii. That is, until she lost all of her money through a series of poor decisions. Long obsessed with her public image, Bettie boasts an extravagant lifestyle on social media. But the reality is: Bettie is broke and squatting in Colorado, and her family has no idea.
Christmas, with its pressure to meet familial expectations, is looming when a drunk Bettie plays a vinyl record of “All I Want for Christmas Is You” backwards and accidentally conjures Hall, an unexpectedly charming Holiday Spirit in the form of a man. Once the shock wears off, Bettie knows she's stumbled upon the greatest gift: a chance to make all her holiday wishes come true, plus a ready-made fiancé.
But as some of Bettie's wishes lose their charm, she finds herself set off-kilter by Hall's sweet gestures. Suddenly, Bettie is finding her heart merry and light. But the happier she gets, the shorter Hall's time on earth grows. Can Bettie channel the Christmas spirit and learn to live with goodwill toward all men? Or will her selfish ways come back as soon as the holidays are over?
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Unlikable characters, too many pop culture references and focus on clothes, and just too out there for me. Maybe I'm being a grinch but this did not work for me at all.
I loved [b:Twice Shy 54660653 Twice Shy Sarah Hogle https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1595608490l/54660653.SX50.jpg 85281678] from Sarah Hogle and I was excited when I learned she was releasing a holiday romance this year.I think a lot of people will enjoy this book as it is filled with holiday spirit. However, it just didn't work for me.
I really loved this one. Totally bonkers, but such a fun romp for the holidays. And there's a scene in Cracker Barrel that made the whole book worth it.