Cover Image: Along Came Holly

Along Came Holly

Pub Date:   |   Archive Date:

Member Reviews

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and author for the copy of this eARC for my honest review. All ratings and any reviews are opinions of my own.

Book 3 of 3 in the Mistletoe Romance Series! Love a good Christmas season rom-com!
This one is slower than the previous two but still enjoyable.

Was this review helpful?

Grumpy sunshine, need I say more? Pranks abound when two neighboring shop owners are at odds on how to celebrate the holiday season. Along Came Holly is swoon worthy with Declan the grumpy hardware shop owner who has more going on in his personal life than anyone could imagine, and Holly who just wants to win the Festival of Lights competition. I love when prank wars just turn into all out flirting, the rivalry creates delicious tension between the characters.

Was this review helpful?

This was a festive Christmas read! The romance was great, and I liked all the characters in the book!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

Was this review helpful?

I was so excited to receive this arc just in time for christmas! One of the standout features of Hall's writing is her ability to create well-rounded and relatable characters. Each personality is intricately developed, making them feel like old friends by the time the story concludes. Holly, the central character, is particularly endearing with her quirks and flaws, making her journey one that resonates with readers on a profound level.

The plot is expertly paced, providing a perfect balance of lighthearted moments and more poignant ones. The themes of self-discovery, love, and the power of community are interwoven seamlessly, creating a narrative that is not only entertaining but also thought-provoking. Hall's writing style is both accessible and engaging, making "Along Came Holly" a novel that readers of various tastes can appreciate.

Was this review helpful?

I loved every bit of this, as much as I wanted to push Declan’s cranky ass down in the snow and force hot cocoa down his throat! Man, did he have The Grinch role down pat. Holly was hilarious and feisty and I was so happy to get more glimpses of Nick and Noel and Merry and Clark!!! I can totally see myself rereading this series every few Christmases, a definite seasonal favorite!!!!

Was this review helpful?

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the eARC! This is one of my favorites series and I was so excited to read the final installment! The perfect blend of holiday romcom and spice! These are excellent, and Along Came Holly is just as good if not better than the rest of the series!

Was this review helpful?

This was such a cute holiday read. It had me laughing and spooning at the same time. These characters were easy to grow in love, and the story in atmosphere was just perfect for the winter time. It is a must read for your Christmas shelf.

Was this review helpful?

I absolutely adored this book just like the other two books in the series! It was the perfect read for the holiday season. The story was super romantic. Loved the characters as well! Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for my review!!

My blog is https://bookreviewsbyjules.blogspot.com/

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/44083250-julia

Instagram/bookstagram https://www.instagram.com/bookreviewsbyjules/

Was this review helpful?

i was super excited for this one bc i loved theres something about merry but this one didnt stand out to me very much! it was cute but also entirely too long.

Was this review helpful?

This was my second book of this series and Codi Hall has done it again. I loved all of the characters and Declan had the grinch attitude perfected! Holly was feisty and hilarious and I enjoyed reading more with Nick/Noel & Merry/Clark. The perfect Christmas read!

Was this review helpful?

This was a fantastic holiday romance. I liked the plot and the characters were a lot of fun. Very much recommend this book.

Was this review helpful?

Holly is the lowest person in Melestoe, and her neighbor on the main street is the Grinch. As she puts up decorations he puts up zero. At night though she goes into his hardware store and decorates his window and what a display it is, she also puts up lights. Having to ask for his help only makes them spend more time together and she finds more out about him which wants her to make him want to see to Christmas spirit. Declan slowly begins to thaw and a lot of it is because of Holly but also because he can deal with the past with his parents. This is a really good story with good characters.

Was this review helpful?

I didn't love this one but I also didn't hate this one. However I'm not sure how I feel about this one.

Was this review helpful?

Perfection. I’m obsessed with the winters family and I can’t wait to see where the series goes. Adorable

Was this review helpful?

Usually I love grumpy/sunshine romances but this one wasn’t a home run for me. It was because I didn’t really click with the characters. Despite that, I know other readers who would enjoy it and I would definitely recommend it to them

Was this review helpful?

Along Came Holly by Codi Hall is book 3 of the Mistletoe Romance series. This story is cute, but the was a little slow. While I've loved the other books in this series, I wasn't a huge fan of Holly and Declan. However, I'm looking forward to seeing where this series goes during the holidays!

Was this review helpful?

Given how much I loved Nick and Noel’s Christmas playlist I thought I would enjoy this a lot but honestly I have to say I’m a little disappointed.

The grumpy sunshine trope did not hit like I thought it would and the grumpy guy was just making me, get more pissed at him sometimes. The pacing was a bit slow but I was fine with it!

Was this review helpful?

Omg!! I completely fell in love with Holly and Declan!

Having read the 1st 2 books in the Mistletoe Romance series, I just had to read this one for the holiday season. I absolutely loved it. I really hope this isn't the final book in this series!

Was this review helpful?

Another Christmas rom-com in the books! I have read the other 2 books in this series, and its become such a comfort to me to dive into this world of Codi Hall's during my holiday prep.

Unfortunately, this one was not my favorite. It was steamy and flirty, but I just felt like the characters and dialogue weren't that great this time around. I did also listen to this on Audio at times and did not enjoy the narration, so please consider that when reading this because I may have liked it better had I not listened to the audio copy.

Was this review helpful?

This rom-com story had me laughing and swooning in equal measure. It’s all about Holly Winters, a lover of all things Christmas, and Declan, the man who owns the hardware store next door and can’t stand the holiday.

They start a prank war which eventually leads to friendship and then well…love. It’s one of my favorite romance Christmas books of 2023. I just fell hard for both of them. *Gifted by Sourcebooks

Was this review helpful?