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This book is a loose retelling of The Grinch, delivered in Quinn’s signature witty, fun, and spicy style. I absolutely loved the enemies-to-lovers trope and couldn’t get enough of these characters!
Storee Taylor gets called to help her aunt, who lives in a town that celebrates Christmas year-round! She joins her sister, Taran, to take care of their Aunt Cindy. Storee hasn’t been back in 10 years after a town incident. She was once good friends with the boy next door, Cole. But time apart did NOT make the heart grow fonder.
When her aunt forces Storee to take her place in the town’s annual Christmas competition, Storee reluctantly agrees. Soon after, she runs into Cole, and their once-friendly relationship turns into instant animosity, leaving Storee confused. Learning that Storee has entered the competition, Cole decides to join in as well. Since the passing of his parents a decade ago, he’s lost his connection to the holiday spirit, but he’s determined not to let Storee win.
And so, the competition begins! From making eggnog and fruitcake to present wrapping and creating the best display of lights, the rivalry between Storee and Cole heats up—and so does their chemistry. This book had me laughing out loud and turning the pages as fast as I could. The fake dating twist was a delightful bonus, and the scenes where they were forced into close interactions were just fantastic!
Quinn delivers her spicy scenes with flair, and the banter between Storee and Cole was spot on. The supporting characters were just as charming and added even more humor to the story. Both Cole and Storee had to confront their personal Christmas issues, which made for a heartwarming ending. Overall, this was a solid 4.5-star read for me!
I highly recommend this to fans of Quinn’s previous work! Thank you to NetGalley and Bloom Books for the eARC.