Along Came Holly was an absolute delight! I wasn't aware it is the third in the series but I quickly caught up and will definitely be reading the other 2. I loved Holly's attitude and Christmas spirit and her and Declan's hot animosity that quickly turned to love. So fun and enjoyable

This was a cute holiday romance. I didn’t love Holly’s character at first. She was a bit over the top. But she did grow on me! The enemies to lovers & grumpy sunshine tropes are on full display in the one! So if you love those tropes, you will probably enjoy this holiday read. I loved the small town setting and the large family dynamics in this one. I didn’t realize when I got approved for this eARC that it was the 3rd book in a series. Each book is about a different sister. I still felt like I understood all the storylines in this book without having read the others. This has a very strong Hallmark Christmas movie vibe. I mean it’s the Winters family living in a town called Mistletoe. And all their kids names are Holly, Merry, and Nick. 😂 So if you are looking for a true holiday themed romcom…this one is it!


Read if you like:
▫️grumpy - sunshine trope
▫️enemies to lovers
▫️cats

Thank you for the gifted e-copy.

Along Came Holly is the third book in the Mistletoe Romance series, but can be read as a standalone. Holly is the youngest of the Winters siblings, and owns the seasonal holiday shop in town. Holly loves all things Christmas, but the guy that owns the hardware store next door is a major anti-Christmas grump. Declan is dealing with some personal family things, which only makes his mood worse. After a prank war between Holly and Declan, they realize they might not hate each other as much as they initially thought.

This is a cute and quick holiday rom com. Like all good Hallmark movies, it's a bit predictable, but it's still cozy, steamy and fun.

This ended up being so dang cute! I admit that I struggled a little with keeping the past storylines straight as they related to Holly's story, but that's on me much more than any issue with the book. I think this could be a good standalone as a result - you don't need the backstory to enjoy this (but since I read the previous books, I wanted it). This is the perfect Christmas season rom-com, hands down.

Codi Hall takes us back to Mistletoe, Idaho, this time following the youngest of the Winters' siblings - Holly. Holly is feisty, funny, and loves Christmas. Her business neighbor, Declan, however, does not. If you like a grumpy x sunshine, this book definitely has it. Declan is grumpy, and sometimes it comes across as downright mean, which I didn't enjoy at first, but once I learned more about his character, I got it. Him and Holly have a lot more in common than they think, and their chemistry leaps off the page. This is definitely a slow-burn, as it takes a while for the relationship to develop, but I thought it did so in a good, authentic way. Books like this make me wish that I lived in a super small town during the holidays, where businesses have decorating contests and a parade of lights that tourists loved to visit. I think the setting helps make the book what it is. This is the 3rd in a series, but can be read as a standalone!

This was a cute read but just not as good as the two previous books. I finished the book, but it just wasn't exactly what I was expecting. Overall, I will continue to read her books!

I really enjoyed the first half of this grumpy/sunshine Christmas romance. The first half had plenty of Christmas vibes and friends/family funny scenes. I didn’t enjoy the 2nd have when there is a joint bachelor/bachelorette party/getaway, it took away from all the Christmas vibes.

Another enjoyable Holiday Romance! I loved the banter and humor in Along Came Holly. I didn't realize this was the third book in a holiday series set in small town "Mistletoe", but you bet I am going to go back and read the first two stories now. I enjoy how this author builds the romantic tension with the characters while also incorporating more serious side plots that revolve around resolving family difficulties. Declan sure has his share of things to be upset at the world about, and at times he comes off as a jerk, but overall this is a lovable feel good story with no third act blow up! If you like grumpy/Sunshine, forced proximity, enemies to lovers tropes this one is a don't miss!

I enjoyed the first in the series, loved the second, and feel a mix about the third. It was very, very slow to start. Some parts seemed overly detailed while others didn't feel fleshed out enough. I really enjoyed the last 20% however.

Half way through reading this I ordered the previous two books in the series. I cannot wait to dive into them by the Christmas tree this season! I loved Holly; she was quirky yet bold and independent. She stood up for herself and I loved the honesty with with the characters communicated. That was very refreshing for a rom-com. The conflict wasn't really with them, it was around them. This made the drama more relatable.

I received an advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.

I enjoyed Along Came Holly and would recommend to those who like small town Christmas Romance stories. The town of Mistletoe was the perfect setting with Holly's Christmas shop, the Christmas tree farm and the friendly community vibes (apart from Holly's Grinch neighbour). It was an entertaining read.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

This was a light, fun, holiday read!

Holly loves all things Christmas! How can you not when you live in a town named Mistletoe?! Her neighbor, Declan, does not. Her Christmas shop is next door to Declan’s hardware store. These two bicker and banter and start a prank war. The pranks are laugh out loud hilarious!

It was a little predictable at times, but it was just so darn cute! This has major Hallmark movie vibes! Read this if you enjoy small town, grumpy/sunshine, enemies to lovers romance! Such an adorable holiday book!


📘: Along Came Holly by Codi Hall
🗓️: September 26, 2023

Thank you to NetGalley, Codi Hall, and Sourcebooks Casablanca for this ARC!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

*Reviewed on NetGalley and Goodreads.

A fun story that left me smiling and wanting to return to Mistletoe. This is book 3 in the series and the only one I have read. I enjoyed it without having read the other books, but now I need to read them!

Holly Winters loves Christmas and can't imagine that anyone wouldn't love it too. She owns a holiday shop and her Christmas music drives Declan in the hardware store that shares a wall with the holiday store absolutely nuts! Everything about Christmas and Holly makes him nuts and he is not afraid to let Holly know his feelings. Holly likes everyone, except Declan, he gets under her skin and she isn't afraid to stand up to him. Holly starts a prank war with Declan that quickly escalates. But along with the pranks comes more time together and the more time together the more they learn about each other.. What happens when they stop bickering and start talking?

A story of family and friendship and not being afraid to be your true self.

Along Came Holly was a fun Christmas story with family, friends, festive moments and a romance. Holly Winters loves Christmas. She owns the jolliest holiday shop on Main Street in Mistletoe, Idaho, and besides her grumpy neighbour, Declan Gallagher, who is running his family's hardware store, it is going to be the best yet. Holly plans to make Declan appreciate the holiday so plays a prank on him by decorating the windows of his store. He retaliates with a prank of his own and suddenly they are in a prank war that lets them get to know one another. They are becoming friends, but she is still wary. When she needs his help with her Christmas display, he agrees to help her out and realizes that he has more than just friendly feelings toward her. Can this grinch's heart grow three times like the storybook one?

I really enjoyed this story, in fact I liked it so much, that I will be checking out the first two in this series. Holly is the third sibling in the Winters family to find love. I really enjoyed getting to know her family, who were the main characters in the previous two books. They love each other and are there to help out when needed. Declan is not a happy man. He is running the store because his father needed help. He is in early stages of dementia and his mother left them years earlier. She loved Christmas, so he wants nothing to do with it. He is a talented artist and wants to do something with art, but isn't sure what. He has no close relationships so is surprised when Holly's family and friends come out to help him. This was just a sweet story and I loved the family and friendship vibes as well as the festive activities. It is somewhat predictable, but I enjoyed getting to that ending. There is some drama along the way with someone sabotaging Holly's displays and Declan's mother showing up, but it all adds some realism to the story. This is a great use of the grumpy/sunshine trope as well as enemies to lovers. If you are looking for a light, fun story, with Christmas cheer and lots of family and friends, then I recommend this one.

I literally squealed when I was approved for this book. I LOVE Codi Hall books. This is the third of a series, but you don't need to have read the previous two, but why not? I will be purchasing this book and rereading it. SO CUTE! 5 stars are not enough.

such a CUTE, fluffy Christmas rom com with all the swoony feels!!! if you need an easy read with small town vibes over the holiday season, here you go!

book things:
- stand alone in a series
- enemies to lovers
- grump + sunshine
- YouTube stardom
- Christmas season

I began this book not realizing it is part of a series, but it doesn't seem necessary to read the first books to understand this story. It is nothing earth shattering, but put you in a holiday spirit. Predictable and fun and a good escape.

I've enjoyed all of the Mistletoe Romance series, although I will say the second book was my definite favorite. Holly's book gets second place, though, and I still thoroughly enjoyed the read. It's a quick and easy holiday read, which I'm always in the mood for this time of year!

Who doesn't love a grumpy/sunshine Holiday Romance?

This book very much gives off Hallmark Christmas vibes. I didn't hate it but I didn't love it either. It was just a cute Christmas book to get me in the spirit. I would recommend to people that want to get into the Christmas spirit and just want to something light and fun.

Thank you NetGalley for the e-arc version of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Oh my GOD this was so cute. I received the ARC from Netgalley but I also had it on audio, from when it was originally released so I both listened and read this book.

I want to live in Mistletoe, Idaho. The Winters family became my family when I was reading this and I absolutely love all of them. This is the third book in the series (but totally works as a standalone) but I honestly can't wait to go back and read the other Mistletoe romances. Along Came Holly follows Winters sibling Holly, and the scroogiest grinch to grinch: Declan Gallagher.

This book had me laughing out loud and the the TENSION between Holly and Declan was hot enough to melt the Idaho snow. This was the perfect book to read to get in the holiday spirit and the updated cover on this book is perfection. It completely captures Declan and Holly and I'm glad I had an opportunity to read this one!