It seems odd reading a Christmas story when it's literally a 100 degrees outside. A Dash of Christmas did a good job of giving me a bit of early Christmas cheer. Two people who have always been rivals end up working together on a cookbook project. It was entertaining to see how they responded to each other. Both have individual issues to deal with and circumstances beyond their control. I found the story sweet and charming. The cast of well meaning yet intrusive characters are likeable, relatable and fun. This is simply a delightful little story to brighten your holiday.

A Dash of Christmas by Samantha Chase is a Christmas story that would be great anytime of the year. Two childhood enemies or maybe just rivals on the best of days find that there may be more to the sparks that fly between them. Told in her marvelous way with words this is a magical romance as two characters see each other differently this Christmas.

Carter Montgomery a culinary is at the center of this Montgomery book. His mother, Eliza Montgomery has no qualms in gently meddling in his life. I like the woman who is also Emery Monaghan's mentor, hence the meddling. Fun read that is enjoyable and engaging.

An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Loved this childhood rivalry that turns into so much more with the help of some awesome nosy well meaning family and friends.... was a heartwarming and fun reading experience! Carter and Emery are the type of couple I just love to read about and this whole series is filled with the best kind of charters you want to keep forever.... Loved it!

Carter and Emery... school rivals who get thrown together to work on a charity cookbook. Emery gave him hell and never stopped trying to get her life back. Carter had a bit of baggage to offload in order to get his new restaurant off the ground. (I love how that turned out!) A wonderful ending to a great series.

I Loved Carter and Emery! Great story line, so easy to get attached to all the characters in the story. You know with all the spunkiness of Emily that these are going to be explosive when they get together. Samantha did a great job with the enemies to lovers story.
I can't wait to see what Samantha has in store for us next.

In “A Dash of Christmas (The Montgomery Brothers #9)” by Samantha Chase we meet Carter and Emery. They have been rivals since middle school. But when Emery’s life gets turned upside down and Carter’s mom comes to her rescue they are once again pit against each other. This time they have more at stake than valedictorian.

While you don’t have to read the series to follow along you do see some characters from previous books pop up. Definitely a fun read.

I received this book this book through Net Galley and this is my honest review.

Emery is trying to hide from her ex-fiance and his lawyers who want her to stand by him. The reporters are also hounding her every step because of the many scandals. Emery cannot stand Carter and his privileged attitude he's had since they were children. I wished for a deeper connection between the two, but they were severely lacking in actual communication.

Every Montgomery Brother that we have met in this series is their own kind of special. Carter Montgomery is no acceptation. He is sexy, opinionated, passionate about food, down-to-earth, he’s a planner and best of all…he falls head over heels for his polar opposite!

Emery is the “damsel in distress”. It is a good think that Eliza Montgomery took her under her wing or I’m not sure she would have survived the scandal that rocked her world! It was hard to not want to climb into the book and give her a hug! Together as Carter works to find balance and purpose in his new restaurant project and Emery works to find balance and purpose in her new reality, they create the most perfect holiday cookbook!

Once Emery has made “peace” with her Mother and put her old life in the past…I could not put the book down. The last few chapters were perfect and swoon worthy! What a spectacular ending to a wonderful book series!

Another great book from Samantha Chase! Thanks sourcebooks & Netgalley for the ARC!

“With a dash of Christmas magic...
Two people who have spent most of their lives being rivals...
Learn a little something about following their hearts...”

I love a good rivals to lovers book and this one fits the bill perfectly! Always competing against each other - Carter & Emery’s reunion is definitely a knock out! This easy read starts the holiday season early as they work on a benefit cookbook he agreed to create and navigate both of their trust issues.

I highly recommend this book. It is the last book in the Montgomery brothers series and it is definitely worth reading the others first - just to meet this large family of characters.

A Dash of Christmas
By: Samantha Chase

📚💕⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💕📚

Another Montgomery slam dunk!

When Carter Montgomery lets his life be consumed by his love for cooking and opening restaurants. He’s at the beginning of success. When his mother sucks him into a charity cookbook he’s not thrilled but he agrees. Emery his high school nemesis and the girl who loves torturing him is in the middle of this project.

The writing is flawless, and the words are so captivating, the plot had so many twists and turns and none that I was expecting, and many shocking moments. I really enjoyed this book and it kept me engrossed throughout. I really loved the characters and the way they interacted with each other. This is a fun, hot, romantic must read book and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone.


Authors Blurb:Carter Montgomery broke the family mold when he went to culinary school. Now a successful restauranteur, he's at a crossroads: should he continue on his successful path or look for a new challenge? What he needs is time alone to think things through. But his matchmaking family has other ideas...
Emery Monaghan's no-good fiancé has embroiled her in scandal and she needs a way out. When mentor Eliza Montgomery offers her a refuge, she's relieved, until she realizes that the deal means rubbing elbows with Eliza's son Carter, Emery's childhood nemesis.

This book has everything I love in a book. Then you add that it's beautifully written and believable. It is easily a five star read. Written in dual POV my personal favorite this story flows so incredibly well that the next thing you know your 80% into the book and loving every second of it. The believable way the characters interact is perfect. Run, Hop, Jump or use your (1 click) finger to do whatever you have to do and get this amazing book. It'll break your heart, you'll want to scream with frustration and it'll let you discover that love just might conquer all. The chemistry is steamy and sweet and oh so romantic.

Thanks Netgally for letting me read and review.📚💕

Carter Montgomery is struggling to open his fourth restaurant. While dealing with the pressures of that he's also trying to carry out his promise to his mom, Eliza, with putting together a cookbook. Unknown to him his mom has enlisted the help of his childhood friend-enemy, Emery. Who not only is going to help him put together the cookbook but is also hiding out in their family's apartment.

She's dealing with the devastating blow of her cheating ex-fiance, the hounding press and her unsupporting parents.

Carter and Emery's banter is great and so realistic. The more they are together the more the chemistry between this two heats up. They end up bringing out the best in each other.

A Dash of Christmas Book 10 Montgomery Brothers (can be read as a standalone)
By Samantha Chase

5 Stars

What a phenomenal fantastic story! I really loved it! Quite sad this is the last book in the series! This really put me in the Christmas spirit!

"If we play our cards right, there could be an engagement for Christmas! At least, that was Eliza's dream."

"Thinking about the holiday decor made her smile: a huge Christmas tree, tons of lights, ornaments that actually held some sentimental meaning to her..."

Highly Recommend!

A Dash of Christmas is the perfect way to ring in the holiday season! Fans of Pride and Prejudice will love this story of two stubborn people, not wanting others to interfere with their love life (or lack thereof). Carter has accomplished his goals in life, but feels like there might be something more he's meant to do...but when Emory flies back into his life, he's in no way prepared for her sassy ways. This one is in my top 3 favorites from Samantha Chase and a book that I will definitely be reading again soon!

Carter Montgomery and Emery Monaghan are the stars of the 10th Montgomery Brothers series, a standalone, happily ever after, no cheating romance with sizzle.
The characters are well developed, with the hero and heroine figuring out that a thorn in one’s side was hiding true romance. I could feel the chemistry between Carter and Emery although, they didn’t always respond in a manner that I would have expected. The writing was good and I will need to go back and read the other 9 of this series!
I received a copy of this story through NetGalley for my honest opinion.

ARC for honest review with no compensation received from NetGalley

A Dash of Christmas is book 10 in the Montgomery Brothers series by Samantha Chase

Emily Monaghan’s philandering fiancé is accused of sexual harassment and when her parents side with him instead of having her back she accepts the offer of a safe haven from Eliza Montgomery. Little does she she know that there’s more to the offer...

Carter Montgomery, successful chef and owner of several restaurants is at a crossroads...open another restaurant or find a new passion? His mother has asked him to help write a cookbook for a fundraiser but she also has another reason that he is totally not aware of...matchmaking...

When Carter and Emily who have been rivals for years are thrown together to write this cookbook...sizzle happens, hearts are opened and long deep seeded feelings rise to the top...

5 DASHING STARS!! I love Christmas and the Montgomery's....I knew this book was for me. Carter and Emery were perfect with all the feels and love to keep you turning pages. These two have things to work through, but you will enjoy their story. I am sad to say goodbye to the Montgomery's....they have became part of my life. Samantha Chase introduces us readers to characters you will always remember.

Carter and Emery have been rivals all throughout school. Then they led their own lives and Carter became a chef and owns his own restaurant. Emery becomes entangled in her ex fiances scandal and needs to get away. Emery is confronted by Carter's mom that she has a perfect place for her to go to and to work with Carter on a cookbook for charity.
These 2 together rub each other the wrong way and the competition is still there between them. But Carter has her back and when Papparazzi finds out where Emery is then Carter is there for her.
Emily's parents are all on her ex's side and they think she should stand by him. Carter is trying to prove something for his deceased father.
Emily loves food but really isnot a cook so when Carter starts cooking all these amazing dishes for her then she is in love.
Thank you to Inkslinger and Netgalley for this ARC for review.

I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I am an avid reader of books written by Samantha Chase. I love the Montgomery series - Chase makes you think they are real and not fictional characters.

I love how a certain pug made a debut in this book - Marlene May have had a small part in the story but when you know the author well enough you know when she adds special details to her work.

This story is the last of the Montgomery series- so if you haven’t read the others, you have totally been missing out on quality entertainment! Emery and Carter grew up together and were always competing against each other which only made them strive to be the best they could be. When Emery’s life implodes, Carter’s mom (Eliza) decides to offer her a place to hide away from the real world and a job editing a cookbook for charity - which gives her something to occupy her days. Eliza has a hidden agenda with making sure Emory and Carter’s lives cross paths again- when they both seem to need each other.

Definitely a must read!

A Dash of Christmas is book ten in the Montgomery Brothers series. I enjoyed Carter and Emery's story. The chemistry was there, whether they were arguing or doing something else. When it feels real in a story, it's easy to get lost in it, as if I'm watching a good movie. Definitely one not to be missed.

A Dash of Christmas by Samantha Chase is the last and final book in the The Montgomery Brothers series. I have loved, savored, and devoured each and every book. I couldn't get enough! And Carter and Emery's story didn't disappoint. Their banter was so hilarious and spot on. So many laugh out loud moments. And their sizzling chemistry was SMOKING!!

From the start i was hooked . i couldn't put my kindle down. No one can captivate an audience quite like Mrs Chase. Her romances are so believable, you find yourself rooting for the couples. Her romances usually contain small amounts of angst and drama which I love. Sometimes I just want the sweet drama free, fun, sexy stories with characters that I always ADORE! And that epilogue all I could do was smile the whole time I read it. This book was a PERFECT way to end this series! Well done Samantha Chase!