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What I love about books and being a reader (especially one who often forgoes reading the synopsis's) is that every once in awhile you'll read two books that are eerily familiar but somehow still so unique.
In this case, our main character of In a Holidaze, Mae, is have a serious case of deja vu - much like How to Save a Life from Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke that I just read, but the two stories could not have been more different! Am I the only one amazed and in awe when that happens between books?!
As only the second title by Christina Lauren I've read, with The Unhoneymooners being the first, I know I will now always pick up their new titles, I really enjoyed this book - it was the perfect Christmas in July title to read. I must be the only crazy that's already getting excited about the holiday season thanks to books like this one!

My new favorite Christina Lauren book and the perfect holiday read! I wasn't even finished yet before thinking "I want a sequel". I love the large holiday group format and the different timeline of this one.

It was ok. The relationship was a little juveniles compared to what normal 26 year olds deal with. Im happy it ended on a happy not.

Is this book exactly like “Groundhog Day”? No. For one thing, Maelyn figures out how to navigate her own little time warp in about three days. Is it just as heart-warming? Yes. Will regular Christina Lauren readers love it just as much as other books? I’m not sure. This is a comfortable, cozy holiday romance without any of the edges or real life issues that the authors often explore in other books. And their sense of humor is somewhat muted.
Maelyn Jones has just ruined a life-long dream. And she didn’t even mean to. It was just one stupid, drunken night and now her whole world is crashing down around her. And finding out that her family friends are selling the cabin where they’ve had Christmases since she grew up isn’t helping. Nor is the car crash that seems like it’s going to end her life. But then she wakes up six days earlier with the chance to make things right.
I have to admit that I wish that there had been a few more days while she figured things out. And the Big Misunderstanding at the end felt sort of “meh.” Still, any book by Christina Lauren is worth reading.
Three stars
This book comes out October 6th
ARC kindly provided by Gallery Books and NetGalley
Opinions are my own

Sweet, and also laugh-out-loud funny, In a Holidaze is the story of a woman who is given another chance at love. Readers will be rooting for Mae as she lives the Christmas holidays over and over again in this Groundhog Day-esque romance.

Thanks to netgalley for providing a copy in exchange for a review.
I’ve read books by this author before, but this one just fell flat.
I didn’t feel much of a romance between the two characters. The whole “groundhog” day scenario was never really explained.
It was all a bit confusing, and i felt like the characters melodrama played too much into the story. It had instalove as well, without really fleshing our a backstory for the two main characters.
I loved the Christmas aspect. I just wish more things would have been touched on.

Mae is in a pseudo nightmare she cannot seem to escape. She keeps reliving the same stretch of time, only to reach a certain point and poof she's back at the beginning again. Each time she tries to correct the wrong and set things but never quite gets the job done. I liked Mae's forthrightness when it came to her dealings with Andrew. I'm glad the story ended the way I hope it would. In a Holidaze is a pleasurable read and I think the title is a clever depiction of the plot.

Maelyn loves tradition and she loves her family as well as the friends who have become family. Since childhood every Christmas week has been spend at the same cabin with the same people. This year things end differently after one drunken mistake. On the way home from the trip Maelyn has one wish, to find what will truly make her happy.
What she doesn’t realize is this one wish will send her into a spiral of a groundhogs day. Now she is stuck reliving the week she has already had but how will she ever get out of it?
Redemption for Christina Lauren in my book! I have adored everyone of their books except the last two, Twice In A Blue Moon and The Honey Dont List. I am so excited Holidaze gets back to all the things I love about them! The characters were amazing and the details were excellent! This is a must read book for this holiday season!

I've enjoyed books by this author duo in the past. I was disappointed by this outing. If you're looking for a heartwarming Christmas tale, this isn't it. It devolves into melodrama by the halfway point. The idea of a "Groundhog Day" scenario is an interesting one, but I don't know that it was handled well. The writing was fine, but because of the amount of melodrama laced in everything the dialog sometimes fell flat and some of the plot revelations felt contrived. However, this is still better than some of the romantic fiction out there!

Have you ever wished for something or for the universe to show you a sign? What would you do if you had to keep reliving a moment in time until you got it right? That’s what happens to Mae. She wishes to be shown what will make her happy. This book was everything I needed right now. It made me laugh, it made me cry, and it made me cringe in parts. This is our one chance to make things right, and Mae has to realize that so she takes chances. This book was written so well it made me feel like I was in the book. The characters are relatable, funny, and witty. About halfway through I thought, this would make a dreamy Hallmark movie. I can’t say enough good things about this.
The writing duo, Christina & Lauren, will be an auto buy for me from now on.

Maelyn Jones and her family are on their way home from their traditional Christmas vacation. And then they're on their way to Christmas vacation again... and again... and again. She's not happy with her job, her love life, or how Christmas vacation just went. What would she do differently if she got to do-over?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Knowing nothing about it going in, I enjoyed every second and did not want to take a break from reading. The writing was great, all the characters were so charming and lovable, and I was hooked by the storyline. Friends-to-lovers is not usually my favorite trope but I was thoroughly invested in this romance. It's refreshing that the love interest was a great guy, not a bad boy who was good only to her, or a misunderstood hero, he was just genuinely good. All-in-all, this is one of my favorite books this year.
E-arc provided by NetGalley in exchange for honest review.

What a fun Christmas romance read. You can read it anytime during the year and feel Christmas happy. Mae, Andrew, Theo, Benny, along with the others staying at the cabin are characters that you wish you actually knew. Mae keeps reliving her Christmas vacation - the universe's way of forcing her to seek her happiness. This is an engaging story that keeps you wondering what Mae will do, when will she stop reliving the same days and what it will mean when she does.

Thanks to Netgalley and Gallery books for this free copy in exchange for my honest review.
This is basically the book version of the Ground Hog’s Day movie and a Hallmark Christmas movie put together. It is so fun! It is a bit of a coming of age story combined with complicated families. I have to admit I love Hallmark Christmas movies but have not always been the biggest fan of Ground Hog’s Day. I really enjoyed this book. It made the point that she kept getting sent back but it doesn’t beat it to death like the movie.
The family relationships in this book were so special. I really enjoyed those and what they added to the relationship. This was lighthearted and fun but it was also very poignant. I definitely recommend it—especially during the Christmas season .

Good Lord do I love the writing team that is Christina Lauren!!!
In a Holidaze is yet another title of excellence for the writing friends. If you don't know the story of this writing duo, look it up-- it is pretty heartwarming.
I laughed so much during the first reading that I decided to revisit the book before writing my review, and I'm glad I did. I missed some very tender, touching moments.
I recommend this book to anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained for an afternoon of recreational reading.

Christmas meets Groundhogs Day in this adorable new novel by Christina Lauren. This will be a must read for the author's fans and will is a definite buy for my library .

Another Christina Lauren book that I just adored! These two can do no wrong! "In a Holidaze" is the perfect mix of romance, holiday cheer and moments that make you laugh out loud. I can always count on this duo to bring fun to my world with their characters and storylines.
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When Mae finds herself living the same Christmas vacation over and over, she makes a wish "to find what makes her happy". What follows is a week full of moments that shape and mold Mae into the person she's always wanted to be. In the hopes of being a better version of herself, Mae gives herself the go ahead to fall in love. Is a happily ever after in the cards for her? Or will Mae end up learning happiness has a cost and sometimes, you don't get the gift you've being wishing for?
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Thank you NetGalley and Gallery Books for my ARC of this novel!

Christina Lauren did it again. What a SUPER-CUTE read! Even though the title and currently planned cover show a Christmas theme, and this book did take place over Christmas, it is definitely a book you can read anytime and still enjoy - can be a fall or winter book too.
The twist in the book, Mae waking up to start the day again and again, was really enchanting. I loved Mae navigating through the same day over and over trying to figure out the key to stopping the madness! The last time her day repeated and she didn't have to wake up again, I felt like there was no explanation on why it worked that particular time; I felt like the author could have tied that up a little neater.
But all-in-all it was the ending I was hoping for. A quick-read that is sure to make you happy! I would recommend this book to friends and family and definitely be on the lookout for future reads from (the consistently great story-teller) Christina Lauren.
Thank you #netgalley and #GalleryBooks for an advanced copy of #InAHolidaze in exchange for my honest opinion.

In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren follows Maelyn Jones who is leaving the snowy Utah cabin where she and her family have spent every holiday since she was born, along with two other beloved families. Mentally melting down as she drives away from the cabin for the final time, Mae throws out what she thinks is a simple plea to the universe: Please. Show me what will make me happy. The next thing she knows, tires screech and metal collides, everything goes black. But when Mae gasps awake…she’s on an airplane bound for Utah, where she begins the same holiday all over again. With one hilarious disaster after another sending her back to the plane, Mae must figure out how to break free of the strange time loop—and finally get her true love under the mistletoe.
I've read and enjoyed several Christina Lauren books and this one was no exception. The side characters and the family dynamics are so fun to follow in this novel. This book is a quick, cute, romantic read that's perfect for the holiday season!
I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Every Christmas Mae and her family, and lifelong family friends, meet at a big cabin in the woods and celebrate their traditions. The kids have grown up together but now that they're older the dynamics are changing. Mae has had a crush on Andrew, Theo's older brother, but isn't sure what to do about it. When the holiday ends on a sad note something happens and in Groundhog Day style, Mae starts reliving the past few days. It happens more than once with Mae constantly trying to change the outcome of the gathering. Humorous, moving, and sweet, this story has the reader hoping for a holiday miracle. Recommended.

Mae is spending the holidays in a cabin in Utah with her family and closest friends, something they have done every year since before she was born. One night she has too much eggnog and ends up kissing her long time friend Theo. Mae doesn't like Theo as more than a friend, but to make matters worse she has been in love with his brother, Andrew for 13 years. To make matters worse, the owner of the cabin announces they are going to sell it and this will be their last Christmas there together. On the way home, Mae is wishing she could have more time with the people she loves in a place that makes her happy when she suddenly gets a do-over.
This is a very cute book with great characters and banter. There is a bit of a "Groundhog Day" vibe so if that isn't your thing, this may not be the book for you. I liked the beginning of this book and struggled with the time travel aspect. It felt a little forced to me. Once we got past that part I went back to loving the book and really enjoyed the conflict and the ending. Overall a great book that will make a great holiday read. I always enjoy these authors!
Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for the advanced readers copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. You can preorder the book now or pick it up on October 6, 2020.