If you’re craving a feel-good romance with a dash of magic, a splash of holiday sparkle, and just the right amount of chaos, A Magical New Year’s Kiss is your next must-read.

Daisy is over dating. After one too many romantic flops, she’s ready to give up—until a mysterious New Year’s Eve moment changes everything. She’s whisked into the future where she shares a magical midnight kiss with a stranger she knows is her soulmate. The only clue she’s left with? A cracked watch on his wrist.

Determined to track him down and turn fate into reality, Daisy’s quest takes a shocking twist: the man of her dreams turns out to be Joshua, her brand-new boss…who also happens to be a total grump and completely insufferable. Naturally, Daisy does what any rom-com heroine would do—ignore all logic and launch into a one-woman mission to transform enemies into lovers. Chaos and comedy ensue. I love the grumps so this was a win for me!

Jennifer Joyce delivers a fast-paced, utterly charming story filled with witty banter, reluctant romance, and a spritz of magical realism. Daisy is an adorably messy, endlessly hopeful protagonist you can’t help but root for, and the love-hate chemistry with Joshua is packed with tension, awkward moments, and sweet surprises.

One thing I really loved - The romance stays sweet without relying on spice, which makes this a perfect pick for readers who prefer a clean-but-cozy love story.

Whether you’re reading it during the festive season or just need a boost of romantic whimsy, A Magical New Year’s Kiss hits that comforting sweet spot between everyday life and holiday magic. It left me smiling, swooning, and looking forward to holiday magic!

I received this book via Netgallery in exchange for an honest review.

The book is about Daisy who gets a flash forward into the future and sees her dream man. She feels that it is true love. At midnight they kiss. The one detail about him she can clearly recall is that his watch was cracked. She goes in search of this man and it turns out to be Joshua, her new boss whom she does not like. Determined to make her dream come true, she starts dating Joshua. But is he really her perfect man? Or is she chasing after the wrong Prince Charming?

It might be a bit early for a book about Christmas/New Year, but I love the holidays, so it can't be early enough for me. I found it a very nice book. At the beginning, it goes fast. I thought they would introduce the story a bit more, but the dream happens quite quickly at the start of the book. I didn't find it disturbing. The book reads very easily.
I found the way of swearing nicely done, creative.

For people who are bothered by it, abbreviations are used in the book, such as cigs. It didn't bother me that much.

There is no spice in this book.

The only "downside" is that I quickly figured out what was going on and had a suspicion of how it would end. However, I didn't find that disturbing. I enjoyed the book and found it really a cute story. I give this book 4 stars.

Thank you so much for letting met read this book.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. I love a holiday novel but this one fell a little short. I just didn't connect or love the main character.

This is a sort of cozy and cute romcom but honestly it dragged too much for me to like it and I couldn't connect to any of the characters.

I had hopes for this book to relieve reading One Day in December by Josie Silver but I was extremely disappointed. The characters were all obnoxious to me, especially the main character. Her love interest is inconsiderate and no chemistry at all between them (granted it's part of the plot, but not even a tiny bit...). The only decent character is Callum but he was not enough to carry the story. The writing style was not for me either and I was left confused many times as there was no transitions or they were too abrupt.

Daisy walks into a bar to meet her best friends Jesy and Callum, but the scene suddenly shifts to New Year's Eve. The bar is packed, Jesy is heavily pregnant, and Daisy is holding hands with a mystery man who is wearing a cracked wristwatch.
The image fades and Daisy returns to an ordinary midweek evening. Jesy isn't with child and Daisy isn't with boyfriend. The handsome man of her daydream has vanished.
She just about accepts it was a fantasy until a few days later she spots the exact dress she was wearing in the vision and Jesy discovers she'spregnant. Daisy decides she has a few months until New Year's Eve to bump into her dream man. When she eventually sees the cracked watch on the arm of the most unlikely candidate, she vows to make him fall in love with her and to convince herself he's The One.
I'm not a seasoned RomCom reader so feel rather smug I guessed the outcome of this cute story.
This is a bright and breezy novel with gentle humour. I enjoyed it.
With thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an early copy in exchange for an independent review.
Upon publication I will post my review on my blog, Amazon and GoodReads.

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I went into this hoping for a charming, feel-good romance with a touch of whimsy to ring in the New Year. The setup was promising — a sprinkle of magic, a dash of fate. But overall, it just didn’t click for me.

The story felt like it was dragging. The characters were cute but I never really felt invested in their connection. A light read, just not very memorable.

Thank you NetGalley & Hera Books for sending this book for review consideration.

This was such a cozy little romcom! It has just the right amount of magic to feel whimsical, but it still reads like a comforting, real-world love story. Think fresh starts, unexpected connections, and a sprinkle of fate.

It’s light, super charming, and so easy to fall into. The magical realism is subtle but adds a really fun twist. The banter genuinely made me smile. Even the side characters had that lovable, small-town energy I always enjoy.

It was a bit predictable in places but honestly, that worked for me. It leaned into the comfort-read vibes and totally delivered on that front.

If you’re into soft romances with just a hint of magic and great pacing, this one is for you!

This was such a cute festive read. It's the perfect book to read over the festive season or anytime when you want a cute and cosy read. The story was easy to follow and had a great cast of characters. I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading more by the author.
🩷 Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for my arc copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Daisy meets her friends one night and it appears to be New Year's Eve in the future. She meets her true love there and his watch is cracked. When she meets her new boss Joshua with a cracked watch, she is convinced that he's her dream man. Has she met her true love even though she hates him?

I enjoy the subtle magic and sweet romance. Daisy is so messy that she's perfect. The holiday vibes are charming. Really enjoy this magical book.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

Daisy está harta de las citas fallidas y de sentirse sola mientras todos a su alrededor encuentran el amor y planean bodas. Tras otro desastre romántico, tiene una extraña visión: es Año Nuevo, está en un bar, y un hombre misterioso le toma de la mano y le roba un beso que la hace sentir completamente enamorada. Convencida de que fue un vistazo a su futuro, Daisy se aferra a la idea de encontrar a ese hombre antes de que llegue el próximo Año Nuevo. A pesar de no recordar bien su rostro, comienza una búsqueda basada en detalles mínimos como un reloj roto y un vestido de lentejuelas. En el camino se cruza con Joshua, su nuevo y muy poco encantador jefe, pero mientras más se enfoca en encontrar al hombre de su visión, más confusa se vuelve su realidad… y sus verdaderos sentimientos.


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No sentí que realmente hubiera romance ni crecimiento personal, más bien vi a Daisy, que se sentía sola y, al ver que sus amigos se estaban comprometiendo, se aferró a esa visión del futuro como si fuera su única oportunidad de encontrar al amor de su vida. Se aferro a Joshua, pero por más que estaba con él, no sentía nada, y aun así se obligó a continuar. Hasta que, de la nada, ella y otro personaje (no diré quién para no dar tantos spoilers) ya estaban enamorados. Todo se sintió forzado, como si el amor verdadero fuera una meta más.



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

a charming and sparky book which made me smile lots. the premise was a cool one. not just enemies to lovers but enemies to lovers simply because our main characters has SEEN it in her future. so its a given right? i did giggle thinking luvvie if you cant stand him im sure there is more than one man with a cracked watch!
this is such a fun book though. those messy ones but in the best way. where you feel part of the scattyness crew when you read it. like this is a book you want to be friends with.
Daisy has seen her man in the future. but now she is back in a puff. and a huff because apparently the man in question appears to be pointing to someone she doesn't like. ugh.
and this man is her new boss. ugh.
but of course we all know how the genre goes(in the best ways) so she has to make it work. she has to make it the proper enemies to lovers thang. and dont we all just love Daisy for doing so and bringing us along for the ride
Daisy was the perfect heroine for this book. shes just good people you know? not overly sweet or joyful but not lose hope and always sad about life. shes just Daisy and we love her for it....good people.
and her interactions with the boss are a little bit fab to be honest. i smiled far too wide.
loved this read and got through it in no time at all.

What if your fairy tale arrived in a premonition and came with a serious side of ✨“what the heck?”✨ energy?

That’s the delightful chaos you’re in for with Jennifer Joyce’s A Magical New Year’s Kiss. And let me tell you: this book is adorably bonkers in the best way.

We start with Daisy who, like many of us, has had enough of dating disasters and romantic dead-ends. But one night, reality hits pause and Daisy’s suddenly in the future, holding hands with a dream man she’s never met… just in time for a New Year’s Eve kiss that feels like destiny.

And then poof…it’s gone. The dream fades, the man vanishes, and all she remembers is his cracked watch.

Enter: Joshua. New boss. Cracked watch. Bad vibes.
Here’s where it gets messy (and delightful). When Daisy meets her new boss—with the cracked watch—she’s instantly convinced he’s the guy from her magical midnight moment. There’s only one catch: she absolutely cannot stand him.

Naturally, Daisy does what any romcom heroine might do: completely disregard reality and go full “enemies to lovers” project manager mode on her romantic destiny. And I loved every second of her stubbornly optimistic determination.

What I Loved:

* The magical realism: It’s subtle, sweet, and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Think less full on fantasy, more romcom with a sprinkle of fairy dust.
* Daisy: She’s chaotic, hopeful, relatable, and exactly the kind of disaster I want in a romcom heroine.
* The romantic tension between Daisy and Joshua? Equal parts banter and blush worthy awkwardness. They’re both too stubborn for their own good, which makes the payoff extra satisfying.

If you’re in the mood for a whimsical, cosy romance with a sprinkle of time-warp magic and just enough snark to keep things spicy, A Magical New Year’s Kiss will absolutely hit the spot.

It’s perfect for that sweet spot between holiday magic and everyday reality, and honestly? It gave me the kind of warm fuzzies that made me want to sip hot cocoa and believe in fate again.