Was so excited for this book but unfortunately I wasn't able to get into it or the characters.. the storyline just wasn't for me. 

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me this for my honest review.

This book archived before I was able to get it on my  Kobo device again. I will try to get it from the library in the future around Christmas time next year.

It was an ok read, the story seemed a bit rushed. Would have like to have more chemistry between the main characters.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Adorable rom-com just in time to read right around the holidays. This was a quick read & was super sweet!  Think holiday Hallmark movie vibe. Will look for more from Michelle Cornish. Thanks to NetGalley & the publisher for this ARC. #booksbyashleynicole

Thank you NetGalley for my ARC of Fa la la by Michelle Cornish in exchange for an honest review.

This book was set during Christmas but really didn't have a Christmas feel to it.  For me, the characters lacked chemistry  and their relationship seemed a bit unrealistic.  I enjoyed some of the supporting characters and loved some of the visuals the author was able to portray about the hotel and town.

All in all it was a quick read, but the main characters lacked depth.

Unfortunately, this book was another case of an amazing premise that didn’t live up to its own expectations.

The idea of telling the story from two main characters—one of whom has been stealing from her employer in order to help her brother pay medical bills from a car accident that killed his wife and injured his daughter, and the other being the accountant brought in to find out who’s stealing and a romance develops—really pulled me in. However, things fell apart pretty quickly.

First of all, there was no chemistry between the two leads, and because it was such a short story, the insta-love was strong. There was cringey dialogue between not just the two leads but also their friends and coworkers—none of it felt as natural as it should’ve been between people who knew each other for so long.

The story was also all telling and no showing. There were no descriptions about anything, and the characters’ every movements were told to you instead of being shown.

The end was particularly disappointing. Robin and her friends faced no consequences at all for stealing almost 50,000 dollars of money from their employer. Robin was actually begged to stay in her position, wasn’t fired or arrested or anything. It was ridiculous. 

This story could’ve been so interesting but ultimately fell flat. I would not recommend reading this book; there are plenty of better holiday stories to read instead, like In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I feally wanted to like this book but sadly it just wasn't for me. The characters were unable to make a connection with me as a reader. I still don't know how I feel about the mc and her friends stealing the money instead of trying to raise the needed amount for her niece. It just felt wrong the whole time. The good side is that it's a super quick read.

This book unfortunately did not hit the mark at all. While I understand the appeal of enemies to lovers, this took it to a whole new level. There is no universe where embezzlement should be used the crux of the “relationship”. First of all, an accountant would never just be okay with that and second, a boss would never just let that go. While I did enjoy some of the sweeter Christmas moments, this book was a complete miss.

I enjoyed this very much.  Would definitely recommend.  I read this early on before I got into the swing of my Christmas rhythm and it definitely helped bring out the season.  I think what the main character was doing to help her niece and brother out was nice even if it was wrong.  Overall a good story.

Cute and Christmassy, this nice easy read was a fun passing of an evening, sweet, writing was nice and our characters were sweet , light and fluffy Christmas romp

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

*** 3.5 ⭐️***

A holiday enemies-to-lovers/Robin Hood story.

Robin’s brother and niece have hospital bills to pay, and Robin devises a plan (with the help of her co-workers) to get them the money they need to pay off their debts. When a new accounting firm gets brought in to figure out who’s stealing from the hotel, Robin is sure she’ll be standing in the unemployment line very soon. What Robin doesn’t see coming is an intense attraction to the new number cruncher sharing her office. 

Character development was sufficient regarding Robin and Jake. I would’ve preferred a little more about the secondary characters as well - but that’s a personal preference. Also, Jake’s mother was a bit of a nuisance and highly unprofessional. I’m not exactly sure why her character was essential in the story, as it got confusing when she was described as Cruella De Vil (would’ve sufficed to stick with one fable, instead of bringing another into the mix as well).

This ARC was provided by the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you #netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.  I love holiday books and wanted to love this one based on the cover and title alone.  The premise of 'stealing' had me on the fence, and after a few chapters in something just fizzled out for me,  Robin and her friends seemed genuine and I enjoyed their banter and Jake was strong and competent character when it came to his job but then was kind of a disappointment in other aspects.  The flow and continuity between the chapters was too broken at times and some situations and events should have gotten a better explanation.  At times, situations and scenes just came out of no where or would just go away and it felt disjointed and I especially felt this way in regards to some of the scenes involving the 'villain'.  Also, I get that it was a slow burn, but there seemed to have a major gap that should have had a bit more transition from the I don't like you stage to the oh I pine for you part in my opinion.  2.5 stars but rounded for 3 cuz you know-Christmas!

<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63051040-fa-la-la" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Fa La La" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1666317639l/63051040._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63051040-fa-la-la">Fa La La</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16470961.Michelle_Cornish">Michelle Cornish</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5151839776">3 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Thank you #netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review. I love holiday books and wanted to love this one based on the cover and title alone. The premise of 'stealing' had me on the fence, and after a few chapters in something just fizzled out for me, Robin and her friends seemed genuine and I enjoyed their banter and Jake was strong and competent character when it came to his job but then was kind of a disappointment in other aspects. The flow and continuity between the chapters was too broken at times and some situations and events should have gotten a better explanation. At times, situations and scenes just came out of no where or would just go away and it felt disjointed and I especially felt this way in regards to some of the scenes involving the 'villain'. Also, I get that it was a slow burn, but there seemed to have a major gap that should have had a bit more transition from the I don't like you stage to the oh I pine for you part in my opinion. 2.5 stars but rounded for 3 cuz you know-Christmas!

A cute & quick modern holiday retelling of Robinhood - complete with its own Robin. This is a light read that’s sure to get you in the seasonal spirit. 

Thank you NetGalley for the free eARC copy in exchange for my honest review. Fa La La is out now!

This was such a lovely Christmas read! Christmas is all about giving and it had a great ending. I loved getting to know all the characters and the story really flowed so well. Happy Christmas read

2.5 Stars 

In this Robin Hood retelling, Robin is stealing thousands of dollars from the hotel chain she works for in order to pay the hospital bills of her niece.  Right when she has almost finished stashing away the last f the money she needs, the hotel hires an account to figure out why cash sales have seen a sharp decline in the past year. 

I really wanted to love this book. It was advertised as an enemies-to-lovers with that catchy tagline, but it was really more of an instalove. From the moment they met, Robin and Jake are into each other, and there is actually little tension due to the fact that he is literally trying to expose her crimes. I guess neither of them thinks stealing huge amounts of money is that problematic? I also was expecting a little bit of spice. Not a ton, but maybe something more than the two kisses they share throughout the entire book. Also, they were never really together during the story, which made me feel like I wasn't reading a romance at all. I finished the book in a couple of hours, and was sort of shocked that there were no real consequences for Robin. 

Read if you like: 
instant love 
no spice 
books you can finish in one sitting 

Thank you NetGalley for the free eARC copy in exchange for my honest review. Fa La La is out now!

If you’re looking for a quick holiday themed read to get you in the spirit, this will do.

But… it was not great.

Nothing in this book felt completely fleshed out? From the plot to the characters. The pacing was so rushed that you couldn’t really sink into the characters’ personalities or motivations OR the conflict of the plot. All the bullet points were there; but that’s what it felt like to read.

I wanted so much more than I got. The writer acknowledgements mention that she wrote it in 3 weeks, and you can tell. I think it has potential, but it needs more finesse. The romantic bits were too sudden; the events in the story didn't explain the apparent depth of feelings between the characters.

If this were to be redone with more time spent developing the characters, I would be interested in revisiting it. But as is, it's only ok.

*I received a digital ARC from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review

If you’re looking for an insta-love, with no spice, but they’re almost immediately head over heels and ready to risk everything for one another… this is for you. Like, she’s committing fraud while stealing cash from the hotel she works at and he’s the accountant that is catching her, and he’s ready to risk it all and just… why? I mean, I get it. Family struggles, medical bills, the whole shebang. Trust me, I get it. But I wouldn’t steal cash from my job (and risk my livelihood especially when I'm supporting my brother and disabled niece) and have my friends risking their jobs too to try and help. Especially with her brother not even knowing about the cash.

I get that it’s the holiday season so people like a feel good story, and people love a good Robin Hood retelling. But morals and ethics are still a thing. I couldn’t get over the FMC getting upset with the MMC for doing his job as an accountant doing an audit because she literally stole tens of thousands of dollars cash from her job. I just… no. I almost DNF’d it, but couldn’t bring myself to not finish it.

This was a quick, fun Christmasy themed read. Christmas was definitely not the main aspect of this book, but there was mentions of Christmas. 

Unpopular opinion: I enjoyed this book! It was definitely predictable, but it was still fun and i felt the retelling was a bit different than the normally selected stories to retell. 

Robin & her friends are stealing from their employer to help Robin’s niece and brother with their stacks of hospital bills. A account is brought in to try to find out where the money is going and they fall in love. 

It’s giving: Enemies to Lovers, Robin Hood Retelling aspects, No smut. 

It was giving minimal good girls vibes to me / one mom needed money for medical bills and her friends suited up to help her. 

Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for supplying an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

A Christmas romance book to read this season. I loved the characters and the storyline was different than most Christmas books!