My Rating: 4 stars
This is one of my favorite contemporary romance series ever. I feel like the past few months, romance has become my least read genre which is pretty shocking because there was a point in my life when I only read romance. All that being said, it isn’t much of a surprise to see why this book was one of my most anticipated 2022 releases.
This book did not disappoint.
This book had all the hallmark feels to it. We have a struggling Country singer, a Whiskey making business run by an uppity family, and the heads down, career focused heroine who doesn’t have time for any Christmas joy.
There’s not much to say about how much I enjoyed this book. I wouldn’t say it was my favorite because there were a couple of moments I wanted to wack the main character on the head and yell “NOOOO” but honestly, I’m sure people feel that way about everything we do as well in real life lol. This book had a lot of drama in it and Gretchen had a backstory that pulled at the heartstrings. Please check content warnings before reading this one. Some content warnings include but are not limited to physical and emotional abuse. But at the same time, it was a perfect read for the holiday season. Trust Lyssa Kay Adams to mix cozy and sweet with dark and sad. It just felt very festive and cozy and after a rough couple of months, it was just what I needed. I loved how this romance was a bit of a second chance romance during the Winter and while I don’t celebrate Christmas, it’s always fun seeing how people are extra caring and happy during the last month of the year. I of course loved all the moments where we got to see the entire Bromance book club together and honestly, I want an entire book on the inner story that the club gave Colton to read.
I think that my one complaint with this book is that I wish we got more backstory on Colton. It was mentioned briefly how he struggled with being the star kid who had to really pursue his career in the entertainment field so he could provide for his family. We learned that growing up, he always had to put on a smile for others, even though he wasn’t truly happy. We spent the majority of the book rally focusing on Gretchen and her struggle with her family but I wish we got to learn more about Colton and his childhood.
If you’re looking of ra quick holiday read, I highly recommend it.
My biggest take away from this book is: are we getting a book on the cheese guy? Because I need to know who this man is.