What a cute and cozy Christmas romance! I loved the cast of characters, and the way they all showed up for each other. Seeing Zoey and Quinn falling in love was super sweet and I loved that they built their friendship first. I especially liked that we got to see some of their relationship after they get together as well. Also, finally a romance with no third act breakup! Really enjoyable, quick and cozy read, perfect for fans of low angst sapphic romance. 4.7/5 stars!

Sapphic Christmas romance? I’m here for it.

Perfect if you love:
-Grumpy x sunshine
- Sapphic Romance
- Small town romance
- Christmas vibes

Christmas hating, anti-relationship Quinn has just returned to Minnesota. Since she has arrived, she’s been urged to meet the happy-go-lucky bakery owner- Zoey.
Zoey is Quinns opposite. She is a sweet, innocent people-pleaser, and the two don’t exactly hit it off.
However, when disasters strike both of their businesses, they must work together to save them. In the process they may even get more than one Christmas miracle.

This was cute!
I am starting to think Dana Hawkins may be the sapphic romance expert.

This story has characters from her previous novel “The Ex Effect”- which I also loved!
I defienltey think that is a win!
This does act as a standalone though, so even if you have not read that one, you can still read this one without any problems.

I love the opposites attract/ grumpy x sunshine dynamic here.
Though, i would not consider Quinn to be that grumpy once the story actually progresses. She just has a rough start.

I really liked the romance in this.
Both women made themselves very vulnerable, and stepped out of their comfort zones and took a chance on each other.
That is so special.

Overall, pretty great!
It’s quick, it’s cute, its seasonal… Whats not to love?

Thank you to Netgalley, Storm Publishing and author Dana Hawkins for providing me with the eARC of “Any Girl but You”, in exchange for my honest review!
Publication date: October 14th, 2025
Reviewed on Goodreads: August 27th, 2025