3.50 stars

This is a cozy hallmark coded christmas story. As a fan of the author, I am use to a little more heavy along with the beautiful love story. I feel Mel lets Finn back in way to easily and I didn't totally buy his reasoning for being so cruel breaking up with her in the first place. His family was sweet, and overall it's a sweet book, but not my favorite from this author. It was a little too predictable for me.

This book was super cute and has all the makings of a Hallmark movie!
Characters are likable and the family is one that I think most can relate to

O enjoy and easy holiday was that left me in the Christmas spirit even though it’s is June

Mel, una joven diseñadora de joyas con una prometedora pero exigente carrera en Londres, está decidida a pasar las fiestas sola y enfocada en su negocio... hasta que aparece en su puerta Finn, el exnovio que le rompió el corazón. Seis meses después de una ruptura devastadora y sin explicaciones, él regresa con una propuesta tan absurda como irresistible: fingir que han vuelto a estar juntos para no arruinar la Navidad de su madre, quien cree que reconciliaron.

Así comienza una semana en las Highlands escocesas, rodeados de nieve, decoraciones navideñas, la calidez de una familia que Mel extraña y un plan de venganza personal: ser ella quien finja romper con él esta vez. Sin embargo, los recuerdos compartidos, los lazos aún latentes y las emociones que resurgen amenazan con romper la línea entre la mentira y la verdad.


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La razón de su separación fue por falta de comunicación y miedo por parte de Finn. Si bien ayudaron que los capítulos del pasado fueran narrador por él para poder ver como amaba a Mel y lo que pasaba por su cabeza, faltó que también tuviera algunos en el presente y que se viera que estaba arrepentido por lo que hizo.

Como soy rencorosa, también esperaba que Mel aprovechara para vengarse o mínimo que lo hiciera trabajar para recuperarla.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest.

I'm always ready to get in the Christmas spirit and this book sure did the trick! The writing is wonderful and I absolutely loved Melanie and Finn. Second chance is one of my favorite tropes and this one was done incredibly well, especially as the author tackled some tough topics along the way. Looking forward to more by this author.

No big spoilers, just trope discussion.

I thought it was a cute romance that had an interesting way of showing the chemistry and deeper feelings. Forced proximity is always a lot of fun, especially on a holiday novel. All that family love was a great addition, too!

Although, I get it. I still think the miscommunication trope was a little ugh for me. I would have liked a step further, I think to get the full 5 stars. I don't want to spoil anything, but if you dislike miscommunication tropes, you might not love this one.

I loved the second chance, forced proximity, fake dating tropes a lot, and it helped me enjoy it despite the miscommunication.

Emily Stone is great with words, and this one was a lot of fun. Even with the fun and cozy vibes, she was able to take us through a lot of emotions.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers and author, Emily Stone, for an advanced copy of this book.
This is the second book I’ve read by this author. The first, Always, in December, I absolutely loved! This book, Yours For the Season, was also really good. I love the author’s writing style. This is a second chance, fake dating, forced proximity book set during the holidays. It was very cute and fun. Unfortunately, the MMC and FMC’s main conflict was as miscommunication, which is a trope I generally hate. It took the entire book for them to communicate effectively, which was frustrating, but I did enjoy it.
I will definitely be reading more from this author.
4⭐️

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book in advance. Emily Stone is a brilliant author and I look forward to new releases from her. This book will be a perfect read during the holiday season. I enjoyed the story of Mel and Finn. Emily writes in a way that you feel so many emotions - happy, sad, hopeful, and engaged. I needed to know what would happen with Mel and Finn and if they would get their happy ending. Finn’s family is adorable and I loved all of them. This is a great book. I love reading books that make you feel good and believe in love. Thank you for sharing it with me.

I love Emily Stone, and her latest, Yours for the Season was such a great mix of cozy Christmas fluff with some heart. Stone is an expert at making you care about all characters! Can’t wait to read this again, closer to Christmas!

Yours for the Season is a heartwarming, witty, and emotionally rich holiday romance that effortlessly blends humor with healing. Set against the magical backdrop of the Scottish Highlands at Christmas, this story offers more than just cozy seasonal vibes—it dives into heartbreak, forgiveness, and rediscovery. Melanie is a refreshingly relatable heroine whose sharp wit and emotional vulnerability make her journey with ex-boyfriend Finn both entertaining and deeply touching. The fake-dating trope is used to perfection, with sparkling banter and slow-burn tension that keeps readers eagerly turning the pages.
Author Emily Stone masterfully balances the charm of a romantic comedy with genuine emotional depth. Finn's chaotic attempt to salvage his family’s Christmas by enlisting Mel in a staged reunion sets the stage for hilarity, but it's the evolving sincerity in their interactions that truly shines. As old wounds resurface and long-buried feelings rekindle, the story transforms into a moving tale of second chances. With memorable supporting characters, delightful holiday scenes, and a satisfying emotional payoff, Yours for the Season is a perfect festive read for anyone who believes love deserves a second shot—even if it starts with a little revenge.

This is the second book I've read by Emily Stone, and I really enjoyed it. She does a great job at making a story really emotional while still keeping the lighthearted aspects of standard contemporary romance. I really enjoyed this one and will be recommending it to my friends this holiday season.

Overall this book was a very fun Christmas Romance and I had a really great time reading, laughing and tearing up during the process. I think the problems between the couple were done well and very well shown that it was all a big problem with communication. I also really enjoyed how each of the characters were fleshed out very well. They were all very distinct from eachother which is very important with such a big cast. My main critiques are how the problems with the sister and sister in law were resolved. I feel that a lot of it was brushed under the rug with Hattie and Dylan talking off page and Kristin's secrets coming out when Susan had her episode but we never get closure on how the conversation went with her and Mark. I really was invested into those subplots of the book and was a little dissapointed that they all just worked it out off page. My biggest critique is how the proposal was handled. Finn is describes as someone who cares so much about Mel and will put in the thought when it counts like putting her name on the presents and the big show of winning her back at the hotel. I dont think he would do an off-handed proposal at his sisters wedding, no ring, no getting on 1 knee. I was glad to see a glimpse of Hatties wedding but the proposal left a bit of a sour taste. Overall I did have a really good time reading. I am American and obviously in a different tax bracket then this family which I did not mind while reading other than needing to look up some things like what an Aga is. Some clarifications on more niche things might help the book be slightly more approachable for wider audiences but nothing that has to change. I would definitely recommend this book for people looking for a fun, quick, Christmas rom-com.

I was lucky enough to get an ARC of this delightful book. It's a second chance romance set at Christmas time. Great main characters and wonderful secondary characters as well. It's a dual point of view romance and a dual time line romance. Very cute, really sweet and funny. I think it would be perfect to get you ready for the holidays or to read when you need a break from your own family at the holidays.

Emily Stone is an auto read for me and this one was no different. Enemies to lovers… great banter… emotions and conflicts… what more could you want?!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this arc!

If you are a crier, you will shed tears near the end of the book. The book opens with an amusing premise. Finn broke up with Melanie (Mel) at his sister Hattie’s engagement party. It is six months later, and Finn unexpectedly shows up at Mel’s door. His mother has planned a family Christmas in Scotland and is expecting Mel to be there, as Finn has led the family to believe they are back together. Mel was devastated when Finn broke up with her. However, she also really liked his family, especially his mother, Susan. So, she agrees to pretend they are back together for the five days of the family Christmas, with plans to “break up” with Finn afterwards. Of course, pretending to be a couple is harder than expected, for multiple reasons. Which will lead to some humorous moments, as well as some rather sweet and tender moments. Especially, as multiple members of Finn's family have potentially life-altering secrets that will be revealed during the holiday trip, and both Mel and Finn will confront their past and realize the misunderstandings and assumptions about themselves and each other that caused their relationship to end.

Here's the rub of "Yours for the Season": we know, right off the bat, that our male lead (Finn) is really going to have to work hard to earn back our female lead (Mel) and win over us as readers. The book starts six months after Finn has not only broken up with Mel, but done it in humiliating, public, and painful fashion, so we're already automatically on Mel's side when her reappears with a bit of a wacky proposal. And kudos to Emily Stone for smartly and subtly allowing us to see Finn's reasons (and, in turn, his more vulnerable traits), mostly thanks to some extremely well-deployed flashbacks. Still, the book isn't as "cozy" as Stone's others, because while all of her books are rooted in tragedy (and, of course, the hope our characters will see their way out of the darkness), Stone flips the script here, teasing a (sorry to say, extremely obvious) twist the entire time, constantly ready to crash down on our heads (and Mel's and Finn's and his entire lovely family). While I enjoyed getting to spend time with Mel, Finn, and the family, the discomfort of knowing that still more sadness was just out of frame, lurking on every next page, kept me from fully enjoying myself. I like Stone's messages, and "Yours for the Season" continues that tradition (again: it's OK to find joy after pain), but the twist on her usual formula left me feel less than cozy.

Such a cute second chance Christmas romance! Perfect to read around the season! A little bit of spice but what's there is good.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

It’s the fake dating, holiday, rom-com that will melt even the frostiest of hearts!! Also a bit of second chance all wrapped into one. It’s funny, festive and full of heart. It’s cozy and perfect even if you’re reading it in the summer. Will HIGHLY recommend

What a sweet holiday romance! This gave me all the Christmasy feels and is perfect for any Hallmark lovers out there. Highly recommend this and other books by the author!

This is the perfect holiday romance—warm, emotional, and wrapped in the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

The story follows Mel and Finn, exes with complicated history. Six months after dumping Mel at his sister’s engagement party, Finn reappears with a request: pretend they’re back together and join his family for a Christmas getaway in Scotland. Yes, it's a fake dating setup—but with all the tangled emotions of a real breakup still fresh.

Mel's pain felt incredibly valid and well-written. Emily Stone did a fantastic job portraying the heartbreak, confusion, and vulnerability that linger after a difficult split. I appreciated how Mel didn’t just “get over it”—her emotional arc was honest and earned.

We get glimpses of Finn’s POV through flashbacks, and they really helped me understand him better—how deeply he fell in love with Mel, how sweet and genuinely in love he was, and even why he ended things (hello, miscommunication and misinterpretation). His perspective didn’t just soften the breakup—it actually made me kind of fall for him, too.

This book has:
✔️ Slow-burn romance
✔️ Fake dating trope
✔️ Miscommunication (though handled with depth)
✔️ A cozy and chaotic family Christmas
✔️ Gorgeous Scottish holiday vibes

Despite some tough themes, the novel left me with a warm heart and a hopeful smile. Definitely a great seasonal read if you're in the mood for second chances, emotional growth, and holiday magic.

Also, as someone who lived in Scotland for a while, the cozy holiday setting and scenic descriptions were a huge selling point for me. The festive charm, close-knit family moments, and snowy landscapes made it all feel extra special.

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group and NetGalley for the ARC!

This took me a bit to warm up to, but once I enjoyed the story. A slew of good and relatable characters. The main romance was well done and had a great chemistry. Enjoyable!