Storee returns to a Christmas themed town to take care of her aunt after a less than stellar departure ten years earlier. She is not super thrilled at this prospect and even more so after she bumps into someone from her past who seems to have an issue with her. Storee and Cole end up in a town Christmas competition and fake dating, but how fake is it really?

I'm not going to lie; the conflict made me want to throw my phone, but it wasn't the most unexpected thing. I would have also liked to see more flashbacks to their past since they had history. Overall, it is a fun holiday read! I love dual pov, and there were some interesting additions with the Seuss-esque beginnings to each chapter and occasional convos with a narrator.

Thanks to Bloom Books and NetGalley for an eARC of this book for an honest review!

Cole normally wants nothing to do with his towns Christmas Kringle contest. when his Christmas nemesis, Storee Taylor, comes into town to care for her aunt and compete in the competition. When she enters, he decides that he is going to enter with help from his best friend, Max. They are extremely competitive, but they both start to remember the flirtations feelings they used to have.

This story is so cute and fun for the Christmas season! There is family, Christmas traditions, friendly competition, spice, and a little romance. The fake dating troupe was a perfect disguise and the chemistry between the two was so good!

A silly little romcom for the Holiday season. The Grinch meets Girl Next Door!

It took me ages to get into this and I admit right now I probably should’ve listened to this. The mannerisms of the characters are really tied to how they talk and it’s initially hard to pick up on both Storee and Cole’s speaking style. The Christmas spirit really is its own character, plus the narrator, that really outshine everyone. However, once I picked up who they were and understood the plot, I really enjoyed it. It picks up pace, is super silly, but has a lot of heart. The enemies to lovers storyline is fast paced, full of tricks, and really works in this book.
Meghan March is easily a go to for me for romcom and this one is a solid Christmas read for those looking for fun fluff.

Love Love Love! A perfect start to the Christmas season! This was my first read from Meghan Quinn and I can’t wait to read more!

- Grumpy/sunshine
- Banter
- Christmas romance
- BANTER
- Small town
- ALL THE BANTER
- Lederhosen
- Candy Canes
- Enemies to lovers
- Fake dating

If you only read one Christmas book this year, make sure it's this one. I laughed and swooned and fanned myself. Meghan Quinn is the queen of romantic comedy, but after this book, I think she needs a new tiara. I loved this book so much! The beginning of each chapter was in Grinch like rhyme. A few times the "narrator" even got sassy with Cole. Just spectacular!

Storee has come to the small Christmas town where her aunt lives. Her aunt needed some care after a fall. Storee and her sister get roped into being the proxy for her aunt in the town's annual Kringle contest, in which the residents of town compete in Christmas themed activities for the coveted title of Christmas Kringle.

Aunt Cindy's super grumpy and super hot neighbor Cole typically avoids Christmas after losing his parents 10 years ago. But he and Storee had a falling out around that time and he can't let her win the contest, so he enters as well.

He and Storee try to undermine each other at every turn. When Cole gets the idea to appeal to the romantics in town and profess his unrequited love for Storee, things really start to get interesting...

Let's just say it's not just his heart that grows.

I enjoyed Meghan Quinn's Christmas novella, but this book is FAR too long, especially for a holiday story.

I absolutely loved *How My Neighbor Stole Christmas*! It was the perfect book to get me into the holiday spirit. The story blends sweet romance with a fun, steamy twist, much like a Hallmark movie with a bit more spice. The characters were well-developed and easy to connect with, each bringing something special to the story. One of my favorite parts was the narrator, who added a playful touch with a Grinch-style rhyme at the start of each chapter, making the book feel nostalgic and full of humor. The plot was cute, funny, and full of holiday cheer—just the right mix of warmth and wit. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a festive, spicy read. Thank you Bloom Books and ,NetGalley, for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
This was also my first Meghan Quinn novel and I am a fan!

I spicy Grinch retelling do I even need to say more. ...This is hilarious and devious and sabotagy in the best way. This had me chuckling and kicking my feel in giddyness. Meghan Quinn is the queen of romcoms and this is the perfect holiday romance. Did I mention an inappropriate use of a candy cane 👀

An enemies to lovers with lots of Christmas spice. The setting of Peppermint Cove with all of the holiday-themed activities was simply delightful. The banter, snark, and forced holiday cheer had me laughing.. All of the classic characters from The Grinch make it into the story in some way shape or form. Recognizing them when you get to them is half the fun of the story. The dynamic between Cole and Max was perfect. I am interested in seeing if the audiobook, with it's full cast narration, is as good as the ebook.

This was such a cute and funny romance book, yet with some depth - dealing with grief and the importance of family. Quite spicy too. I enjoyed reading this. Thank you, Netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books | Bloom Books for giving me the ARC in exchange for my honest feedback

I thought that I would find the Grinch allegories to be too much, but it ended up being really fun and put me in the Christmas mood! I love the scene setting and feel like I can picture it in my head. Plus, love a good enemies to lovers!

Thank you, Netgalley, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This festive story is a delightful blend of holiday charm and sizzling romance, perfectly capturing the essence of a Hallmark movie with an R-rated twist. The characters are well developed, each bringing their own unique backstory that makes it easy to connect with them on a deeper level.

One of the standout features is the narrator, who uses a Grinch-style rhyme scheme at the beginning of each chapter. This playful touch evokes a sense of nostalgia, transporting readers back to childhood while infusing humor into the narrative. As the story progresses, the narrator’s tone gets a little spicier, delivering hilarious commentary that had me laughing out loud.

The plot is cute and sweet, filled with amusing antics that will leave you laughing. If you enjoy spicy reads alongside your holiday romances, this book is definitely worth a recommendation. It strikes a perfect balance between warmth and wit, making it a delightful addition to your holiday reading list. Perfect for fans of both steamy stories and classic Christmas tales!

This was just okay for me. I'm not a huge fan of Christmas romance novels, but this one had a cute Grinch vibe. I liked the banter in this book, Aunt Cindy, the competition, and the swooning sisters.

Ok so Cole and Storee, knew each other when they were younger and then met each other again at a Café 10 years later...well!!!

This story can make you giggle out loud. What a cute and touching story about 2 who were once friends and then...

I would highly recommend this book for a cozy Christmas read. It would be well worth your time.

I was trying to stick to Halloween/spooky szn books for October but when Meghan Quinn has a new release, I will happily drop all my plans to read her books. Especially one that is Christmas themed!

Once again, Meghan proves why she is my favorite spicy rom com writer. I can always easily picture her books like a movie in my head. The inner monologues always have me in stitches and the bantering between the two main characters never disappoints. The narrator inserts here were also hilarious additions. One of my faves: “Up Whistler Lane, on the left side of the street, the two happy humpers kept things very discreet.”

If you are looking for a great and fun holiday read, make sure to absolutely add this to your tbr.

I couldn’t possibly love this anymore than I did. Fantastic! I love any to reread on audio next after seeing the girl fall downstairs listening on TikTok. You know the one! 10/10! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!

I will never not love a Meghan Quinn book. I always know going in it's going to have top tier banter which i loveeee. This was the best holiday romance, with enemies to lovers and some spice! I can't wait to reread this in December but listen to the audio this time!

I loved this book - it’s so funny and steamy and emotional and I loved these characters! Meghan is an auto buy author for me and this story definitely exceeded my expectations!

Welcome to Kringletown, Colorado!!

Storee is begrudgingly in town to help take care of her Aunt Cindy. She used to be friends with the grumpy neighbor Cole but he is not a fan of hers anymore - at all! When Aunt Cindy talks Storee into entering the town Christmas Kringle contest, Cole decides to enter too. Normally he keeps a healthy distance from the holly jolly spirits - not this year! He is not about to let her win!

The banter is in this book was amazing!! I found myself laughing out loud at the sassy and snarky comments!! The tension between Storee and Cole was so good. These two ex-friends (now kind of frenemies) competing was pure gold. The competition itself was amazing and I loved the Hallmark references.

I love how we see their true feelings for each other come to the surface and grow. Both of them are relatable and there are some great emotional moments too. I really enjoyed the “fourth wall” breaks in the story and the side characters were excellent.

The steamy scenes are so good - I will never look at a Candy Cane the same way again!!!

✨What to Expect:
❤️Romantic Comedy
❤️‍🔥Enemies to Lovers
🏡Small Town
💚Fake Dating
🌤️Grumpy/Sunshine
🔥Use Of A Candy Cane
🎄Christmas Competition
👑Christmas Kringle Crown

HO HO HO! The way this book absolutely blew my expectations but also gave me every bit of spicy scenes that I could've wished for! Cole and Storee had such chemistry and banter that made their relationship one that I wanted to be incredibly invested in. I loved this one so much, the perfect start to the holiday season!

Meghan Quinn is always an auto-buy for me, so when I saw she was writing a spicy Christmas romance book, automatically YES!

The tropes alone sold me on this:
Enemies to Lovers
Grinch-Inspired
Small Town/Christmas Town
Fake Dating
So Much Banter
Spiceee (candy cane scene - omg)
Reindeer Farmer x holiday movie editor

I can always count on MQ for banter and boy oh boy did this have it! It was so fun, spicy, swoon worthy, and the added bonus of the Grinch vibes - YES YES YES!!! I also loved the town and the people of Kringle as well. Sign me up to live in a town so dedicated to Christmas, sounds wonderful. This is a great holiday read to grab in the upcoming season, and I'd definitely recommend if you're a fan of her other books.