Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a review.
“Hallmark with Snark

Two rival travel writers are sent on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday to learn the true meaning of Christmas without killing each other…

Eve Sherwood has never been a fan of Christmas. Too commercial, too busy. But when her editor assigns her to write a piece on Noelville, a special one-week Christmas experience, she has to go. She knows her job is to write a predictable holiday story, but how much gingerbread can one girl eat?

Will Fowler doesn’t believe in magic or Christmas, and certainly not the magic of Christmas. And he’s none too happy when he boards the train to Noelville and finds his nemesis, Eve Sherwood, already seated. Now he’s supposed to tolerate the faux cheer and the snow and the non-stop jingle belling with her sleeping in the quaint cabin next door?

Eve and Will know this trip is a test to see who can set aside their disdain and write the most absurdly sappy story in order to win an upcoming promotion. They know how the standard holiday script goes: Cynical city person travels to a small town, helps save Christmas, and falls in love with the attractive local. But what happens when two cynical city people travel to Noelville, help save Christmas, and accidentally fall for each other?”

I have never read anything by this author before but thoroughly enjoyed the book and hope that Julianna will decide to write a follow up story for Eve and Will as they continue their travels.

I loved both Eve and Will and their banter throughout the story. The plot was somewhat predictable, but that didn't stop me enjoying the story.

I will definitely be looking out for Julianna Keyes’ books in future and it was interesting to note that she also writes thrillers as Elaine Murphy so will look out for those too.

Wow did i love this! This book felt like a self- aware Hallmark movie, full of cynicism and Christmas magic. I absolutely adored the two main characters and would love to see them featured in another book! While this was a short novella, I felt drawn into it far easier then i usually do with books this length. The banter was bouncing off the pages and I actually laughed out loud several times.
The plot was sometimes cliche and predictable, but that didn't really take away from any of the enjoyment for me.
Would recommend 100°%

A great Christmas book to get lost in! It moved fast and was enjoyable. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Loved it!

Sweet Christmas story just in time for the holidays. Quick read that flew by like Santa and his sleigh. Both Eve and Will are assigned to cover the week of Christmas in the town of Noelville. They both are vying for the same position of an into travel writer. Their competitive nature comes out trying to write the perfect article describing the magic of the traditions of Noelville. With each tradition they experience together they grow closer. This is where the competition turns into more! Thank you to NetGalley and Julianna Keyes for this free advanced copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

If Hallmark movies were in book form. This would be the book and the book itself is aware of it. It’s a good winters read that makes to want to go sledding.