I really struggled to get through this book. I don't think it was a bad storyline or plot...and I don't necessarily think it was a terrible book. I found myself having trouble with the writing style. I am not a huge fan of third person narrative but this particular writing just had me confused.

A fake dating holiday romance? Yes please! 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 is a delightfully warm and emotional story that is made even better by beautiful Scottish countryside setting. Honestly, this was everything that I want in a holiday romance.

The story follows two exes, Mel and Finn, that have a complicated past. This was not your typical fake dating trope, since they were recent exes, still dealing with the complicated emotions of a breakup. These characters felt very vulnerable and relatable. Emily Stone did an incredible job representing heartbreak and confusion after a breakup, and the warmth and growth of the healing journey.

This should be added to your TBR this holiday season! The expected publication date of 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 is October 7, 2025. Thank you NetGalley and Dell Romance for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for my honest review!

My goodness this book. Yours for the Season follows Finn and Mel as they take part in a fake dating scenario after breaking up 6 months prior. This book is full of emotion and made me tear up in several spots. You can feel how much the characters still love each other while trying to hide it. The only part I didn’t love was there is some miscommunication, which is not something I personally love.
This was another great story by Emily Stone. 4⭐️ definitely recommend!

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
.I love the fake dating trope! These characters had great chemistry and were fun to read about.

I enjoy this author’s work and will continue to read it. That being said, this one didn’t completely work for me.

Yours For the Season felt a little different than others of Emily Stone’s that I have previously read, where the tone is sweet but heavily dosed with grief. This one is a bit spicier, but I felt it lacked a bit in its plot and so felt a bit repetitive. And rather than “miscommunication” being the trope, it seemed to veer heavily in a “we don’t communicate at all except with our inner monologues and thus we destroyed our relationship” direction and made it difficult to really feel much sympathy for either Mel or Finn. And though grief does play a role, it’s a bit predictable (though I teared up nonetheless).

All in all, I read this quickly and it was an easy read, especially if you like a good helping of cheery Christmas activities.

Thanks so much to the publisher to read an early copy for the purposes of a review through NetGalley.

Emily Stone has delivered yet again. I loved this one. I am so grateful for the chance to have read it early! Thank you.

Finn breaks up with Melanie in front of everyone at her sister's engagement party. He asks her to pretend to be his fiancé for a week at Christmas in Scotland. will she, or won't she?

Thank you to the publisher and thank you to NetGalley for the chance to review this e-ARC. Full review will be available soon

This was soo good. I really enjoyed the thoughtful plot to this book. I don't want to give spoilers immediately - so writing more below.

**spoiler alert**
The age old "i broke up with you for you!" was played out very well through this. And woven in it the history, family trauma, etc. that comes with someone thinking/coming up to conclusions for reasons for this. I think both characters had growth here and I am glad they were able to talk it out. I was also very sad about Susan, but the epilogue was very happy.

As a holiday rom-com, it was just okay. Based on a fake dating situation between two ex-partners, there seemed to be a lot of miscommunication and secrets (seriously this family needs to talk to each other) and lots of gratuitous salacious content. It had the earmarks for a cute holiday romcom of the haters to lovers trope but fell a little short and was very predictable. Just okay and disappointing given Stone's previous books. Many thanks to #netgalley #emilystone #yoursfortheseson for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy of this book!

I thought this was a sweet holiday story. I could definitely tell where the story was going but I didn’t mind. It was a bit hard to get into the story since the base of it is a miscommunication but overall enjoyable!

Yours For the Season Honest ARC Review:

While this story appears to be a simple rom com, it is so much more.

The story begins with an introduction to Mel’s life and her breakup. Six months after her breakup, her ex shows up on her doorstep hoping for a fake relationship to please his family.

The depth here is due to the fact that her ex feels he must lie to his parents rather than having open communication and just explaining that his relationship with Mel did not work out. How parents hold expectations for and treat their children can impact their choices in life and sometimes breakdown that (albeit adult) child’s relationships.

Throughout the story, the characters began to open up with one another and build a better connection than they had initially. This is sweet and contemplative. It is definitely one to add to your TBR!

⭐️ Holiday Romance
⭐️Second Chance Romance
⭐️Fake Dating
⭐️ Slow Burn

Thank you so much for sharing this ARC with me.

A festive delight from start to finish! *This charming, slow-burn holiday romance* blends humor, heartache, and just the right amount of Christmas magic. Melanie is a relatable, whip-smart heroine, and her chemistry with Finn crackles through every fake-but-maybe-real moment. Set against the cozy backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, this story is both laugh-out-loud funny and unexpectedly touching. Perfect for fans of second chances and holiday love stories with emotional depth.

Melanie’s had a rough time. From an unpredictable break up to her friend moving away. Then her ex shows up, unexpectedly asking for a favor. A cute holiday romance novel for sure.

I really enjoyed this Christmas novel and will definitely be recommending it to other readers & friends!

Nobody does a holiday story like Emily Stone. It’s not even summer yet, but this book had me longing for the holiday season.

Yours for the Season is a wonderful romance for the holiday season. I look forward to reading Emily Stone’s Christmas romances each year and have loved them all. This is an emotional story set in the Scottish countryside and I was drawn in right from the very first page. This is a holiday, fake dating, second-chance romance with a lot of heart and family dynamics.

Mel’s ex shows up at her doorstep two weeks before Christmas after breaking up with her six months ago and proposes they pretend to be together and spend the Christmas holiday with his family. Mel agrees only if she can breakup with him at the end of the holiday to get her revenge. It’s only five days so what could possibly happen?

I loved the dual POV so you got to know the perspective of both Mel and Finn. The story has a lot of heart and depth with some messy family drama in between. A cozy holiday story with the right amount of heart. I highly recommend for your holiday tbr.

Thank you Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group for the advanced arc in exchange for an honest review.

Christmas in June! I was lucky enough to receive this ARC. Melanie has been having a rough six months. First her boyfriend Finn unexpectedly breaks up with her at his sister’s engagement party with no real explanation. Next her best friend Priya moves to Australia to teach, which makes it hard to find time to connect. The only thing going for her is her job, she is about to land a major celebrity that is looking to partner with her brand. Then Finn shows up at her flat asking for a big favor. Turns out Finn told his mom they had gotten back together since it meant so much to her, now she expects them both on the family Christmas trip to Scotland. Can Melanie get through the week and find out why Finn broke her heart without blowing their cover?

I enjoyed this book, especially all the fun activities they do while in Scotland. Some of the issues and prompts were a little easy to guess but it didn’t detract from my enjoyment. Thank you so much to Netgalley, Random House Publishing Group, and Emily Stone for this digital advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own.

Another charming holiday romcom from Emily Stone! I enjoyed the plot and although hated Finn at the beginning loved him at the end. I also enjoyed the dual POV, Mel present day and Finn past. Thank you NetGalley and Ballantine for the ARC!

Thank you netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Stone is a very good writer and the characters are well developed. The settings are picturesque and this was a very nice lovers to enemies to lovers tale. My only gripe is that it was a bit slow. Notably, I am never a huge fan of flashbacks in the stories . Somewhat unbelievable is the main reason they broke up: it was lame. Nonetheless, I recommend this book! Really liked the females in the story and the family itself.

Two weeks before Christmas, Mel’s ex—the one who broke up with her six months ago—shows up at her doorstep. He asks her to spend Christmas week with him and his family… and pretend they’re back together.

Looking at this lovely cover, you might expect a cute, holiday romcom, but this book goes deeper than that. It explores how parents’ choices and behaviors can shape their children, and how insecurity and a lack of honest communication can quietly erode a relationship.

I really liked how the characters slowly opened up to each other and rebuilt trust. I believed in them! At first, I was mad at Finn, but once I saw things from his perspective, my heart melted.

The book also delivers a wonderful wintery, family-filled atmosphere. I enjoyed every page—even reading it during the summer!

𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
❅ holiday romance
❅ second chance
❅ fake dating
❅ slow burn
❅ dual timeline

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine (Dell) for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.