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A cute, cozy holiday romance. 3.5 stars rounded up since I enjoyed it.

At first it reminded me of a Hallmark romance - Nick and Maisie end up spending the week leading up to Christmas together as Maisie’s brother married Nick’s best friend and the closest thing to a brother he has. They partake in small town activities (e.g., fruit cake competition), family shenanigans (e.g., snowball fight), and generally fall for each other over the holiday festivities. But while it is technically closed door, there is enough innuendo and cursing to make this firmly a contemporary romance.

The biggest issue lowering my score was that I never bought into the couple in the first place. Both the premise (they had a one night stand six months ago but both are still semi-obsessed with the other) and the semi-insta love ( moving in together after two weeks, Maisie panicking that he had to delay coming to town by a day or two).

Thank you to Sophie Sullivan, St. Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Sophie Sullivan delivers a delightfully charming and festive read with "You Make It Feel Like Christmas." The cozy atmosphere and heartwarming holiday spirit truly shine through, making it the perfect book to curl up with during the Christmas season. The characters are engaging and the witty banter between them definitely brought a smile to my face. I particularly enjoyed the festive setting and the way the author wove in classic Christmas traditions.

The reason for the four-star rating, is that the romantic relationship felt a little accelerated. While the chemistry between the leads was undeniable, I would have personally enjoyed seeing their connection develop at a slightly more gradual pace. Spending a bit more time exploring the nuances of their feelings and the evolution of their relationship would have made it even more impactful.

Overall, "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" is a sweet and enjoyable holiday romance that's sure to leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. Despite the slightly swift progression of the central relationship, the book's charm and festive cheer make it a highly recommended read for anyone looking for a dose of Christmas magic.

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4.5 Stars

Maisie + Nick

They had a one-night thing six months ago and he just left the next morning. Never to be heard from again.
And now they're both here at his sister's beautiful Christmas Tree Farm for the holidays. LOL.
We get so many funny and snowy and sparky and adorable moments.
I loved little Archer - Nick's nephew. And all the others too - I guess Sophie's readers might know some of them from previous books? (I remember Will + Lexie!)

This was a really sweet and funny second-chancey Christmas romance with lots of snow and cookies and laughter and family and all the things!

And after Christmas we get some more real life Hockey and family problems and decisions about the future.
I really enjoyed reading this - even though this was a Christmas Romance and it's the beginning of APRIL! LOL!

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