Carter & Emery were adversaries from the time they met in elementary school. Everything was a competition. Now, Emery is helping Carter’s mother on her cookbook not knowing that Carter is supposed to be helping too. Plus they end up sharing the same apartment at the time. The Montgomery matchmakers are at it again. Will they stop competing long enough to let their attraction take hold?

I really enjoy Ms. Chase’s writing style & her realistic characters. Her books pull you in from the first page & you have to keep reading until the end to see what happens. Both characters had to get past their pasts in order to see what was right in front of them. I enjoyed touching bases with the other characters from other books & the Christmas letters were the perfect touch!

A great Christmas story that has now put me in the mood for the holidays and comfort food.
A strong start with a drama no one needs, wants or should ever have to go through. It hooked me. I was anticipating a faster pace after that, however, it had to simmer a good while.
Emery Monaghan had to wade through the whole gamut of feelings--her place, her purpose, her goals in a life that had, up until now, been subtly dictated by her parents. A quick fix was not on the menu for her.
Carter Montgomery thought he knew exactly what he wanted in life. His goals and accomplishments were all falling right into place, until he came face to face quite unexpectedly, with the grownup version of Emery, his pain in the a$$ nemesis since the 5th grade, funny thing as Emery felt the very same way about Carter.
My, My, My how time can change so much, yet some things never change. The rivalry between these two really was like 20 years of foreplay. It was so fun to read their convos with sass and sizzle popping off the pages with LOL moments and chemistry, not in any classroom. Not to say, they didn't have the serious discussions, they did. Both had unresolved issues, and were pretty open with each other.
This touched on ALL the emotions, included cameos of a lot of Montgomerys, hit on a few serious realities of today's world, had sexy mild heat, and some of the best sounding food ideas that had my mouth watering.
I received an advanced readers copy thru #Netgalley from #Sourcebooks and am giving my honest opinion voluntarily

I absolutely adored this amazing book!
It's a heartwarming, funny, sexy,
moving romance. The story pulled all
my heartstrings. It has great characters
& some incredible & touching scenes.
Carter & Emery, had competed & driven
each other crazy all throughout school.
Emery's life is a complete disaster.
Carter's life is stressed out.
When they see each other again,
years later, it is still the same.
Arguing about everything.
But their chemistry is undeniable.
The wonders of the season, the comfort of family and a time to reconnect.
A Truly Wonderful Read!!

I loved that cover and the premise of this story, sadly I’m a little disappointed.

I liked Emery and Carter well enough. They’re both good people who are very stubborn and I enjoyed the button pushing. There’s a pretty large group of characters and I did jump in without reading any of the previous books, but this was slightly overwhelming. I eventually gave up on trying to keep everyone straight.

Plot wise it was decent. There’s a lot of push and pull and while they get together fairly quickly, they don’t communicate well and things became repetitive. I had hoped for a deeper connection between them since they’ve known each other since they were kids, but it all felt so shallow.

Overall, I did like the characters enough to want to know how it ended, but it seemed to be missing a spark I was hoping for.

**Huge thanks to Sourcebooks Casablanca for providing the arc free of charge**

A Dash of Christmas is just the book you need to get you into the holiday mood. I love what Samantha Chase brings to the pages. You get that splash of Christmas with that dash of romance all in one in the forms of childhood enemies come together. I love Carter and Emery. The fight and give between them is so much fun. I love how Emery pushes Carter's buttons. They are such a fun couple to watch. I love how Emery stands up for herself through everything. I love the fact we still get the meddling of the Montgomery family. This book will put a smile on your face. Go one-click this one.

This is number 10 in the Montgomery Brothers series by Samantha Chase. I do hate to see this series end as I have loved everyone; however, since Carter is the last unmarried Montgomery, l’m afraid it’s time to say goodbye. Read the story of Carter and Emery. Very good.

Wow, just wow! I couldn’t put this book down even if I wanted to, which I didn’t as it got me in the mood for Christmas and all the Christmas joy and romance to come in the writing world. Also made me want to re-read other books by this amazing author. It amazes me how this author is able to write any style of book and still be able to have you hooked from the blurb right to the end. Just wish I could give more stars for this book. Happy reading!!

They have been rivals since they where children and now they have been thrown together at Christmas what will happen

Carter Montgomery never went into the family business instead he went to culinary school this has led to him been a leading chef with two and a third on the way restaurants but the excitement is wearing down and he is needing a new challenge so he knows that he will have to make some decisions over the Christmas break he is spending with his family. Emery Monaghan's life couldn't be more of a mess her fiancee cheated on her and her family sided with him luckily her mentor Eliza Montgomery lets her come and stay with her family. What she didn't expect was that her enemy from her childhood years Carter would be there. Can these two realise that they are actually perfect for one another she pushes him while he makes her feel safe she is comfort food he is fine dining They are perfect foils for one another Can his match making family actually pair them off before the holiday ends

4.5 Stars for A Dash of Christmas
Christmas is my favourite time of year and what better than a book centred around the holiday season after all it’s a time of year for family and friends to get together and share goodwill.
Carter Montgomery and Emery Monaghan have had a rivalry since their childhood and now thanks to some meddling from a family member it seems the rivalry has heated up and Emery finds herself bang smack in the middle of a awkward situation facing a very unhappy Carter. Emery’s no good fiancé has left her in the middle of a scandal and she needs a way out so when Eliza Montgomery offers a refuge she jumps at the chance not thinking she could be jumping into a confrontation with her childhood rival Carter. Carter is a professional chef running his own restaurant but he needs a new challenge and that could mean working with Emery .... can these two put their past behind them.
This book is full of tension and passion but it’s an enjoyable entertaining read that will draw you in. It can be read as a stand-alone but other ne bets of the Montgomery clan to pay us a visit in this book so you may get more from having read the previous books. I love this family and I love spending the holiday season with them and I’m sure you will to.

4 star review of A Dash Of Christmas (The Montgomery Brothers #9) by Samantha Chase

I love any story that is centred around Christmas; it’s a time for family and friends to get together and celebrate life.

I like Samantha Chase’s style of writing and the story kept me entertained from the first to the last chapter.

This is Carter Montgomery and Emery Monaghan's story. They have had a rivalry since they were children and now thanks to meddling by Carter’s mother Eliza , Emory finds herself smack bang in the middle of an awkward situation with an unhappy Carter.

Carter, a professional chef and restauranteur is at a crossroads and needs to decide what he wants to do next. Emory has agreed to help with the charity cookbook Eliza is creating not knowing that Carter is also involved in the project.

Sparks fly and it seems no matter the subject, the banter between them adds some spice to the story. I liked the sass and fire Emory projected and I loved how she was prepared to knock him down a peg or two when it was needed.

The chemistry between Carter and Emory builds and you can feel the tension and passion.

Although a stand alone, I think you would get more enjoyment if you read the other books in the series first, but that is just my opinion.

I loved catching up on other members of the Montgomery family, it just added another layer to my enjoyment.

I received a copy of this book through the publisher via Netgalley.

Fans of Bella Andre, Susan Mallery, and Jill Shalvis will delight in Samantha Chase’s newest book, A Dash of Christmas. Returning to her beloved Montgomerys, we finally get Carter’s story and it was worth the wait; Chase delivers an enemies to lovers romance that is full of warmth and humor.

The banter between Emery and Carter was fun and flirty, and there was a connection between them that was clear even when they were arguing. With the right amount of drama and personal conflict, Chase was able to create authentic characters that readers are sure to enjoy and connect with.

This was another great winner from Chase and a perfect addition to her Montgomery brothers series. A sweet, fun, and lighthearted romance that readers are sure to enjoy.

**I voluntarily read an early copy of this title courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review**

A Dash of Christmas is a delicious addition to the Montgomery Brothers series!

Carter Montgomery is a famous chef who has three restaurants in major cities and a fourth in development in Montauk, New York. He's been focusing on this restaurant for some time, but things are just not coming together for him like he wants. He wants this one to feel and be different from his others and landing on the right menu and theme has eluded him thus far. His mother had reached out to him to help her with a charity cookbook, which he agrees to, even though he's not really all that thrilled about having to be involved.

Emery Monaghan's life as she knows it is being blown apart. Her politician fiance has been caught in a cheating scandal and due to the amount of press being garnered over it, she really needs to go into hiding in order to have a moment's peace. Eliza Montgomery is gracious enough to offer Emery a place to stay and also asks for her help with the development of the cookbook. Emery is grateful for the place to stay and for a project to distract her from her imploding life.

While Carter and Emery have known one another for years, they've also been at odds for years. They love to antagonize one another and they spar with the best of them. When they are thrown back into one another's orbit because of the cookbook, neither is happy at first, but as they begin to work together, albeit grudgingly, not only is the chemistry between them undeniable, they figure out that they make a pretty great team. And when I say they make a pretty good team, that is both in and out of the bedroom! While things heat up between the pair, they both still have insecurities that could derail this great thing growing between them. Can they get out of their own way to make it work?

This was a fantastic story and I enjoyed every single minute of it. It was great to see other members of the family and the letters at the end were such a wonderful addition. I'd be hard pressed to find anyone that wouldn't be in a holiday mood after reading this book!

3,5 stars rounded up to four stars.

What a sweet Christmas story! You will fall in love with Emery and Carter who are two old enemies since school. Now they're in their thirties and they still can't stand each other. When they are forced together by Carter's mom I have to admit I was impressed by her matchmaking skills :)
Of course Emery and Carter realize they can actually like each other, be friends and maybe something more.

I really liked this cute story, it was well written, but also because I have a weakness for books that involves Christmas!

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the free copy in exchange of an honest review.

Perfect addition to Chase's series. Loved this one!

Many thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

A amazing addition to an amazing series.

Carter was the Montgomery who broke the mold. As a chef, he did not go into the family business (which I guess is marketing) and broke much of his father's expectations. Emery's life is pretty much as messed up as it could get, she was cheated on and her family sided with the enemy. They have known each other since middle school, always hiding their feelings in bickering and competition. But his parents saw through his ruse, and it was inevitable that with a little bit of matchmaking, these two would find their way into each other's arms.
This romance was very believable, there were no extreme circumstances and no unintended miscommunications between the protagonist, they said what was on their mind and did exactly that. The banter between the two made was a super fun, quick read.

I recommend this book. It can be read as a standalone, but it's much better read as a part of the series.

P.S. I loved the Christmas newsletter's (are they a thing? Like Emery I wonder if a family like this could exist in real life. ) at the end, I didn't know I needed it, but it was great to see that all the HEA are still going strong. Are they any more single
Montgomer's left?

I received this books from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review, all opinions are my own.

Luanna

Holiday Magic!! This is a great holiday story full of love, romance, forgiveness and family. It made my heart happy to see Carter and Emery finally stop competing with each other and realize they had more in common than not. They made me laugh and get mad and in the end I was swept away in the romance. The update on all the Montgomerys at the end was a great bonus. Awesome catching up and reading how happy everyone is. Loved it!!

A Christmas love story mixed with a lot of cooking. And not so much cooking on Emery's part. I really enjoyed, A Dash of Christmas. I laughed so much. Made me stop and remember some of my family traditions for Christmas when I was a kid.

I loved this. I thought it was an adorable love story and a great add on to the Montgomery series! Thank you to netgalley for the ARC!

Frenemies to lovers romance at Christmas. Her ex fiance is a douchebag and Carter's mom finds a way to help her stay out of the limelight and push Carter to realize his fellings for Emery are more than old class rivalry.

Carter Montgomery broke the family tradition of going into the family business when he decided to go to culinary school and eventually opening a string of successful restaurants. This decision put him at odds with his father and lead to a strained relationship that was never resolved.

Emery Monaghan find herself in the center of a scandal when her fiance' is accused of sexual misconduct and her family sides with him and wants her to stand with him in order to keep up appearances. Eliza Montgomery offers her a much needed refuge from the chaos she is going through. That refuge involved her working with her childhood nemesis Carter. What neither Carter or Emery realizes is that Eliza is working her matchmaking magic and it will be the best thing that ever happened to them.