I normally love Tessa Bailey’s novels, but I couldn’t get into to one. I had a hard time with the characters and the writing style. The motivations for the characters was confusing.

Not my favorite TB, but still packed a lot of plot twists, drama, emotions and SPICE ! Melody & Beat were great together and I loved how well melody came into her own throughout the book !

Another great release by Tessa Bailey. While this is not my new favorite Tessa Bailey novel I enjoyed it completely. Tessa Bailey writes her characters beautifully and always had me invested in there story. The story of Beat and Melody is made for fans of reality television and fame. Because of the reality show element that is where this story lost me, but overall I had a great reading experience.

Beat and Melody, two nepo babies who fall in love. Perfectly cheesy & warm & I honestly loved it! Things you will find in this book:

* holiday romcom
* insta love/ love at first sight
* celebrity/livestreamer romance
* forced proximity
* moderately spicy
* one... mattress
* hea


You will find some miscommunication and a third act break up, so if thats not your thing this one may not be for you! I would recommend this for a light hearted, funny, winter read.

Thank you Netgalley for providing an eARC

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𝘼 𝙨𝙚𝙭𝙮, 𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙧𝙤𝙢-𝙘𝙤𝙢 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙩 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙬𝙤 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙠 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙪𝙥 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙖 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝙀𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩…

📍 Read if you like:
• Friends To Lovers
• Celebrity Rockstars
• Christmas In NYC
• Steamy Scenes

Tessa Bailey is becoming one of my go-to authors when it comes to romances. I’ve seen so many mixed reviews on her books, but I’ve read four books now by this author and I’ve loved every single one. This one was no different!

This was such an enjoyable read. I was extremely excited to pick this book up, I just love Tessa Bailey’s writing and her books are always so quick and addicting. I was so excited when I saw she was writing a Christmas book… and here I am writing a review for it.

Gah! This book had so much tension and I absolutely loved the idea behind the children of two rockstars who were in a former band coming together to help bring that band back.

Beat and Melody had such an adorable relationship throughout the years. I absolutely loved the way Beat would always defend Melody when it came to interviews and paparazzi. It was adorable seeing both characters reuniting when they both knew they had an instant connection when they first met.

This is one of those character-driven stories so I’m glad I ended up loving both of these characters. I only had two issues with this book, and no, the steamy scenes were not one - I actually don’t mind the way Tessa writes these scenes.

My first issue was that this book didn’t give what it promised. I was expecting it to revolve more on the Christmas holiday, but it didn’t really seem that way. It wasn’t a very festive read, I feel like I would’ve felt the same about the story if I had read it some other time throughout the year.

Also, there were a few scenes where miscommunication came into play, and that was a big issue for me. I didn’t love the way these characters handled those situations, it would’ve been easily resolved if only they would have had an honest conversation.

Overall, Wreck The Halls was such a fun and engaging read. It can honestly be read any time of the year, it didn’t really feel festive. These characters were fun and I loved the idea behind the plotline, I would’ve loved to see more of their parents though. Tessa Bailey has written another successful romance for me and I can’t wait to read more by her.

Thank you so much NetGalley and Avon for the review copy in exchange for my honest review!

•𝗧𝗪/𝗖𝗪: Sexual Content, Abandonment, Cursing, Infidelity, Alcohol, Body Shaming

(3.5⭐️) Many thanks to my friends at @avonbooks for the #gifted copy of this book.

Spicy and fun!

One rockstar feud + the two children of the feuding rockstars determined to get the band back together = a rollicking good time live streamed for all to see. But the question remains… can Beat and Melody get their mom’s back together for one more song?

Tessa Bailey tapped into some Dr. Seuss type magic. I’m not a Grinch about many things, but when it comes to insta love, I can be.

Somehow, Bailey convinced me that the connection between Beat and Melody was pure fate, not to be denied. The magnetic draw between the two had me cheering for them from the first time they met as teens.

And that smoldering chemistry 🔥! Whew! I still feel the heat. Mistletoe was not needed.

The snappy dialogue. The witty banter. The quirky characters. The fun “get the band back together” premise. This was an all-around entertaining romance.

In "Wreck the Halls," Tessa Bailey delivers a delightful holiday rom-com filled with humor, heart, and rock and roll. Melody, the daughter of music royalty, finds herself thrust into the spotlight when a tempting offer comes her way – reuniting her mother's band for a Christmas Eve concert on live TV. Reluctant but intrigued, Mel decides to take on the challenge, and her partner in this madcap mission is none other than Beat, the charismatic lead singer's son. Despite their mothers' infamous feud that shattered the band, Mel and Beat embark on a wild journey that not only involves dealing with rock star shenanigans, brawling Santas, and adoring fans but also sparks a wild, intense attraction between them.

The chemistry between Mel and Beat is palpable as they navigate the chaos of their plan, and Bailey skillfully blends the humorous elements of the story with moments of genuine connection and self-discovery. Mel's journey from a quiet book restorer to someone willing to shake up her life is charmingly portrayed, and Beat's charisma and support provide the perfect foil. "Wreck the Halls" is a delightful and engaging holiday read, showcasing Bailey's talent for crafting a romantic comedy that is both heartwarming and hilariously entertaining.

Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for an e-galley of Wreck the Halls.

Beat and Melody have barely met each other despite the fact that their mothers were in the same band. Granted, there was a very public breakup prior to their births, but still. Flash forward thirty years and the two have been thrown together with one goal - reunite their mothers' band. The real kicker? The whole adventure will be live streamed. The world will see their every move as they try to figure out what caused the band to break up and the subsequent 20+ year rift. Will Beat and Melody meet their goal in time for Christmas? Or will it all fall apart before it begins?

Thank you, Netgalley, the author, and Avon and Harper Voyager for the gifted book! ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

Read this book if you like: Dual POV, rockstars, spicy

This was too cheesy. It was totally missing holiday vibes. They met one time before. The romance was lacking. Their names are awful. I just could not take it seriously.

This was fun and spicy. I loved the premise of reuniting a band via the members' children and a reality show/live stream and I adored watching Beat and Melody connect. There was a type of spice that I wasn't expecting given the fun cover and Christmas book, but it made it all the hotter. Another hit by Tessa.

I typically love Tessa Bailey’s writing.. and I love christmas.. so i really thought putting the two together would be a dream
come true.. however, it was not. The cover is so festive and fun.. but the book itself was minimal christmas vibes. It was overall an okay experience, i loved the concept of the children of two rock band members reuniting the band and ultimately falling in love with one another in the process, but this fell horrifically flat.

This was my first time reading Tessa Bailey, and I was pleasantly surprised! I've read similar books in the ever-popular rom-com genre, but Tessa's writing really stands out. The book also isn't too "Christmas-y" despite the title, so it can be a general winter-time read. The romance in this story is very believable, and I became truly invested in Melody and Beat from the start! The balance of narration, character development, and spice is great! I also found the characters very relatable as fellow millennials. Can't wait to discover more of Tessa's books!!

This was so fun! I absolutely loved these characters! The idea behind the story was so different and interesting too. Loved how these two were dated to be together Beat and Melody - the names were perfect too!

I did get frustrated with Beat trying to protect everyone and pushing them away when a lot the issues could have been easily solved with talking to his parents.

I don’t feel as thought it’s marketed correctly. I was hoping for more of a Holiday book and this was less Holiday and more just winter.

I loved the idea of their “show” being live streamed as they tried to get their moms
Back together and how social media fell in love with Beat and Melody. Overall I think this was a good one!

I just love Tessa Bailey's writing! A lot of romance novels don't dig as deep into the relationships between the couple, but Tessa really gave us a great love story between Beat and Melody! I loved the different layers she created. Not only were we rooting for Beat and Melody, but we were kept on the edges of of seats as to what happened between their mom's, The Steelbirds. Such a great read!

This story follows Beat and Melody (ironic I know 😭), the children of rockstar mothers and members of a legendary rock duo that had broken up decades ago. Beat and Melody have always been connected because they understand each other in a way no one else can. They both know what it’s like to never quite live up to their legacy, to hide pieces of themselves away from friends because you never know whether people like you for you or just for your connections. When a producer approached Bear and offers him a large sum of money that he desperately needs in exchange for his participation on a live reality show to reunite the rock duo for a Christmas Eve concert, Beat can’t imagine doing it without Melody. It’s up to them to defy all odds to patch up their mothers’ broken relationship and to find their own happiness along the way.

This had all of Tessa’s classic joy and chemistry. Both characters were charming and funny, the story was engaging and almost felt like a comedic hallmark take on Daisy jones and the six. With that said, something was missing. Much of the angst between this couple revolved around Beat’s kink and its roots in his psychological traumas. I felt like the issue was too smoothly resolved. On top of that, both characters suffered from a very YA-like inability to communicate their needs, which made sense in the beginning when they were 16 but not at all when they met again at 30. Then there’s the insta love. I’m not a hater of insta love but this was like insta infatuation with the power of 10000 suns. The story wasn’t a short one but instead of developing slowly it felt like it sped up a mountain and then couldn’t find its way down. Beat and Melody were at a fever pitch the whole time and ended up engaged in 2 weeks.

To sum up, I had a great time reading this but it wasn’t one of my favorites from this author.

This was such a captivating story! I loved the amazing chemistry and tension between the two main characters - it was so real it felt like something you could reach out and grasp. There were an amazing amount of emotions interwoven through the book and I really loved reading it. Some parts towards the end got a bit trite for me but overall I just so enjoyed reading this one.

I really wish this was based on a true story because I would follow along on this reality TV show journey! As well as listen to the music of the two lovebirds mothers. Tessa Bailey writes fun romcoms that I always easily get caught up in, and this was no exception. The added bonus of it being a holiday read made my heart even happier. Highly recommend picking it up if you are still reading Christmas books, or add it to your TBR for next year!

Tessa Bailey books are always a fun ride! Wreck the Halls was a cute story. It's perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in a quick holiday read that is heartwarming and funny.

I gave this one a 3.5 and would recommend for fans of Tessa Bailey and romcoms in general

I can’t believe it’s basically Christmas - wow, has time flown by! I’ve finished shopping, wrapped all my gifts and am ready for the big day! 🥰 I also have consumed myself with holiday reads and have made a serious dent in my holiday book stack!
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I just finished Wreck the Halls and I don’t want to be a Grinch, but it was… odd. The concept was really great, but the execution was… not. 😬

I've been so let down by Tessa Bailey recently. I think she's writing too much and too fast. I love her older works but this was just bad. The sex scenes were almost unbearable to read, the pacing was off, and the characterizations were add and forced.