The Worst Christmas Wife

this was such a sweet and easy read! definitely hallmark vibes and im all for it - the ending was so sweet and had me tearing up - i loved the flow of their relationship and the side characters were great! a sweet fake marriage grumpy boss romance

4 stars out of 5

If you are a fan of Hallmark Christmas movies, this book is for you! I really liked the banter between Hendricks and Ava and I am so happy with how this book ended. The Worst Christmas Wife was a short and sweet read which had me smiling most of the book. My favorite character in the book was Geoffrey, everyone needs a best friend like that.

In The Worst Christmas Wife we follow Ava as she starts a new job at Hendricks business. He is grumpy and anti Christmas where Ava is the complete opposite. Hendricks is trying to win over a famous client and asks Ava to marry him to get the deal to design her house.

I am looking forward to reading more from Katie Bachand in the future since this was such a cute book.

Thank you Netgalley and Katie Bachand for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A delightful short read about Ava and Hendricks who agree to a fake marriage so Hendricks can land a famous client to design her house. He’s the grumpy boss and she’s the over the top Christmas loving decorator. I enjoyed the humor and banter between the main characters as well and the side characters who were determined that the lead characters end up together. If you love Hallmark Christmas movies this is the book for you.

The Grinch/Scrooge vibe in the book was very enjoyable. This gave me watching hallmark movies feeling. I caught myself smiling for most of this read. I definitely will be picking up more books by Katie Bachand.

I aspire to be like Ava in the sense that she stands up for herself and doesn’t let anyone tear her down. I love how we can see Hendricks and Ava slowly falling in love with each other the more they spend time together. I thought it was hilarious how Cameryn knew they were faking their marriage. It made me happy that she gave them the job regardless of the fact that they lied to her. I really enjoyed Ava’s personality and her love decor. The way her visions for a space were described were amazing. All in all, I really enjoyed the fact that Hendricks proposed to Ava properly. I’m not going to lie, I was hoping for some spice but even without it the book was amazing! I wish we can get an epilogue someday and maybe some spice in there.

3.5✨

Ohh! This could easily been a 4 or 4.5✨ read but the ending felt so rushed 😭😭😭 still I enjoyed it so much!! And I was fully invested in this one and couldn’t stop reading it!! The plot is basic and it’s a quick read, also the characters are very well written, I loved them!! Would recommend this to read if you want a quick Christmas romance read.

Tropes: GrumpyxSunshine, Boss assistant romance, fake relationship, cosy Christmas reads, Workplace romance

Thank you Netgalley and Katie Bachand for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The Worst Christmas Wife has you laughing and aching for love! It's a fake marriage story that turns into so much more. This story was made for Hallmark. Ok, not really but it should be a Hallmark movie! It's a quick and fun read!

This was not your average fluffy Hallmark Christmas story. It was a sweet story of a grump of a boss and a Christmas loving assistant thrown into a fake relationship together for work. This book definitely was a Christmas love story just not as frilly as others. It was more direct but in the end the Scrooge’s heart thawed and he found the love of the holidays he was missing due to Ava and her enthusiasm of all thing’s Christmas. I enjoyed this advanced copy from NetGalley and although it’s a little different than I was expecting, it was well done

I enjoyed this it was a lovely Christmas story. I loved the difference with many other Christmas stories. I liked Ava and Cole they were lovely and sweet

Three and a half stars.

Ava is a frustrated interior decorator with a Christmas fetish. After her last boss stole her designs and bad-mouthed her she's been having trouble getting work. Then one of her roommates tells her a world-famous architect's PA is retiring. He's young, grumpy, and hates Christmas, but he needs a new PA and Ava would be perfect.

When Hendricks Cole's PA Matilda foists Ava on him he is beyond irritated. The only thing stopping him from firing her is that he does need a PA desperately and his old PA is now sunning herself in far-off climes. But he isn't going to make things easy for Ava, no siree. Hendricks is trying to win a pitch to build a new forever home for Camryn Wren, a famous movie writer, producer, and director and he needs Ava to help him learn everything there is to know about her.

Since Camryn is famous for her schmaltzy Christmas romances, Ava suggests Hendricks watches a few of her movies to really get a feel for her vibe. But what Hendricks takes away from watching the films and doing his research is that Camryn is all about family, and a married man has a much better chance of getting the commission. So he proposes a fake-marriage contract to Ava, until 31 December or when he wins the contract, whichever falls sooner. In return she gets a wodge of cash and the chance to decorate both his homes, as well as introductions to his other clients.

Hendricks is all about the architecture, the clean lines. No fuss, no knick-knacks, no rugs or throws. So when Camryn tells him she can't really sign off on plans without visualising the fully decorated and furnished rooms. So now Hendricks must work with Ava to pull together designs for Camryn's new home.

If you like hallmark Christmas movies, opposites attract, fake-relationship romances then this is right up your street. Its cute, sweet, and very, very Christmassy.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review.

"The Worst Christmas Wife" is giving Hallmark Movie Channel, hot cocoa, and plaid blanket vibes. Gruff architect Hendricks Cole ends up with Christmas loving interior designer Ava as his new assistant. Desperate to get a job with the queen of Christmas movies, he promotes Ava from assistant to wife - fake wife, of course. Thus begins a frantic push to design the perfect home. Hendricks comes to realize that Ava's ideas are necessary to a successful pitch, and that Ava herself might be necessary to a successful life.

As a Christmas lover, I really enjoyed the descriptions of all of Ava's Christmas obsessed decorating. I did wonder, however, how her designs hit the remainder of the year, I also found Ava's single-handed installations of decorations and even furniture more than a little unbelievable. I did love Ava's roommates and her family. Sweet with small traces of spice, just like a Hallmark movie.

4 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary ARC of this book. The opinions herein are my own.

Ava, an aspiring interior decorator with a deep love for Christmas, finds herself in a frustrating predicament after her former boss stole her designs and tarnished her reputation. Landing a job has become a challenge. However, her luck takes a turn when one of her roommates informs her about the impending retirement of the personal assistant to Hendricks Cole, a world-renowned architect. Hendricks may be young, grumpy, and far from a Christmas enthusiast, but he's in dire need of a new PA, and Ava seems like the perfect fit.

When Hendricks reluctantly accepts Ava as his new PA, the irritation is palpable. The only thing preventing him from firing her outright is his desperate need for assistance, as his former PA has left for a vacation. Nevertheless, he has no intention of making things easy for Ava. Hendricks is focused on winning a crucial pitch to design a forever home for Camryn Wren, a famous movie writer, producer, and director. Ava's job is to help him gather every possible detail about her.

Camryn is renowned for her heartfelt Christmas romances, so Ava suggests that Hendricks watch a few of her movies to understand her style. However, what Hendricks takes away from this research is that Camryn values family above all else, and a married man would have a better shot at securing the project. Thus, he proposes a fake-marriage contract to Ava, with an expiration date of December 31st or until he wins the contract, whichever comes first. In return, Ava receives a substantial sum of money and the opportunity to decorate both of Hendricks's homes, along with introductions to his other clients.

Hendricks is all about sleek architecture and clean lines, eschewing clutter, knick-knacks, rugs, or throws. However, when Camryn insists on visualizing fully decorated and furnished rooms before approving his designs, Hendricks is forced to collaborate with Ava to create designs for Camryn's new home.

If you're a fan of Hallmark Christmas movies, enjoy the allure of opposites attracting, and savor fake-relationship romances, this book will be right up your alley. It's charming, sweet, and brimming with Christmas spirit.

I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Christmas obsessed Ava finds a new job just in time for the holidays. Her new boss, Hendricks, and her could NOT be more different. He is grumpy, obsessed with his work, AND does not celebrate Christmas—whereas, Ava is optimistic, family oriented and LOVES Christmas. Will her new job work out? Will they get along?

I could not put this one down! It was pretty short read and I absolutely read it in one sitting. It’s a sweet holiday, grumpy/sunshine romance with a happy ending. It was very PG—think Hallmark movie—but still kept my attention. I think it was the suspense of their butting personalities and them trying to resist each other that kept me hooked. I loved all of the characters and their personalities. It was fairly predictable at times, but I still loved it!!

I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a cozy holiday (PG) romance!

Thank you NetGally and Katie Bachand!!

I love great christmas stories with love and a grinch :)

It's very funny to read and the story is great, all the things that happen.
I love her friends and her family and also Mr Grumpy Boss.

Have fun reading!

“The Worst Christmas Wife” by Katie Bachard is a delightful, lighthearted read that truly captures the essence of the holiday season. This heartwarming tale is akin to a Hallmark movie in book form. It is a perfect choice for those seeking a cozy and feel-good Christmas story.

Katie Bachard’s writing style is engaging and relatable. While it may not offer groundbreaking plot twists, it more than makes up for it with its heartwarming message and the warm, fuzzy feeling it leaves you with. In the world of holiday-themed books, this is a delightful addition that will leave you with a smile on your face and a renewed appreciation for the magic of Christmas.

The Worst Christmas Wife by Katie Bachand was a very enjoyable holiday romcom!

This was an adorable book that had many layers that kept me engaged in reading the entire time.
A fantastic book that was hard to put down.
I found myself smiling through the hole book, and it was difficult to put down once I picked it up.
This book truly had me so hooked with every word.
The writing is amusing and sweet. The characters are charismatic, supportive, and endearing.
Heartwarming, relatable, compelling, funny and oh so sweet!
I adored it and will be looking forward to her next upcoming title.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank You NetGalley and Katie Bachand for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Cute holiday grumpy x sunshine, boss x employee, fake wife, billionaire romance. I enjoyed all the Christmas and decor descriptions, it really came alive in my mind.

Sweet romance book centered in romance, it gives hallmark vibes but in the best way possible. I would have loved to read it on December, to get totally in the mood for the holidays

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! Lots of family interaction and many interesting characters. The plot moved right along, and I liked the ending!

I loved this!!!! It was such a fun read and really enjoyable. I definitely recommend it. Thanks so much to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC on exchange for an honest review.

really cute christmas book!!! these are totally my favorites books to read and curl up next to a cozy fireplace with. love!

wow! this book was incredible! i am so thankful to netgalley for letting me read this one early! what an absolute treat! please pick this up when it is available to the public!!

Fun, crazy, grumpy, Christmassy, entertaining and oh so easy to read. And this quote sums it up for sure.
"THE WORST CHRISTMAS WIFE is hilarious, heart-warming, and the perfect Christmas love story."

I loved it, read it with ease, smiled, laughed and enjoyed. This is Christmas and this is a fun book to read to get you in the Christmas mood and spirit. Fun, short and sweet, cute and very readable.

Thank you NetGalley and Katie Bachand for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

This was such a fun feel good Christmasy read I enjoyed it so much and is very short so you will definitely finish it in one go
It was so damn cute
Thank you Netgalley for the arc🫶🏻🫶🏻

A fun festive read, the story of Hendricks and Ava. He needs a take wife to help him get ahead with work, but what happens when real feelings get involved?

I enjoyed this book. The characters were well thought out and the plot was paced in a way that made sense. I would recommend this book to others and would enjoy reading other novels by this author.

A quick Hallmark-movie-like read. Cozy Christmas time story perfect for when you’re craving that sweet easy read this time of year.

Thank you Netgalley and Katie Bachand for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The Worst Christmas Wife has you laughing and aching for love! It's a fake marriage story that turns into so much more. This story was made for Hallmark. Ok, not really but it should be a Hallmark movie! It's a quick and fun read!

4 stars

What if Scrooge was in a romcom? Hendricks and Ava will tell the tale! Ava is a Christmas-obsessed interior designer tasked with decorating Hendricks's home with all things Christmas! Antics and banter ensue for a Hallmark-worthy read!

This book was adorable. It's the perfect book to put you right in the Christmas mood and even get you out of a read slump. It was very fast paced, and it felt exactly like a cozy, comforting Hallmark movie! It was also absolutely hilarious, and I loved the dynamic between Ava and Hendricks. The storyline was also brilliant, and it was every bit as cute as I expected going int0 it.

It did feel a little too fast paced to me, but I think that also made the book exactly how it was intended. A quick, sweet, Christmassy read. However, I did struggle with the third person pov which is definitely a personal problem, not a fault of the author.

Overall, this book was adorable and I definitely recommend it to put you right in the Christmas mood.
Thank you so much to Katie Bachand and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. <3

The Worst Christmas Wife...

This was a cute Christmas read. It was also a quick read. If you love Hallmark movies, this is right up your alley. It's a charming story about Ava and Hendricks. Hendricks being The Grinch and Ava being the lover of Christmas. Hendricks wants to land a deal and finds out he would look best if he had a wife. That is where Ava comes in. And that is where the contract comes into play.
As Ava and Hendricks spend more time together, we can see Hendricks heart growing. He claims Ava didn't follow the contract, making her the worst Christmas wife.
Enjoy this sweet story.

This is the perfect holiday romcom that will pair well with the rest of the books on my Christmas season TBR! It’s funny with warm fuzzies.

The Worst Christmas Wife by Katie Bachand is my first book to read by her. It is everything you think it will be by the name, but it doesn't disappoint. It's a grumpy/grinch, fake arrangement trope that has you laughing and swooning. I look forward to reading more books by Katie.

Talk about the cutest Xmas Rom Com. So cute! This was a happy, fun read that will get anyone in the mood for the holidays. Lovely!

This book was made to be turned into a Hallmark Christmas movie 100%.
It was a cute, funny, quick read with a nice Christmassy love story that definitely got me into the Christmas book spirit.

Also that dedication? Oof.. had me in tears.

Thank you for this advance copy.
3.5 ⭐️s

This book is a great book to read by the fireplace with a cup of coffee, hot chocolate or get a mug of eggnog to have a drink with the characters of the book. You will laugh out loud throughout the book and feel like you are watching the characters come to life as if watching a hallmark movie.

Absolutely fantastic plot! Could not put the book down once I began reading it. Cannot wait for it to be released. I will recommend it to everyone I know!

First off, I love the setting of this book. The scene that is laid out by the author is the most magical winter wonderland and I adore it. I also love the characters very much. There was just enough of banter and of course we love confident women. My only negative would be the pacing. They went from acquaintances to in love in basically a week. While I can be okay with insta love, I am more of a slow burn girl. However, this was a very cute Christmasy romance that is perfect to read for the holidays.

I read this book in a day and I never looked back! The twist and the plot were pretty easy to identify but the different POV's kept me intrigued to see how everything was going to unfold. A couple of the characters were so unlikable that it made it hard to feel bad or connect with them in any way. I do wish that the ending would've given a little more, I wanted to know how the characters dealt with the aftermath.


*I received a copy of this eARC via NetGalley*

Genre: Romance
Trope: Fake Dating, Grumpy/Sunshine
Rating: 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Read if you like: Hallmark Christmas Movies

I thought this was a fun, Christmas read! I felt like I was watching a Hallmark movie unfold before my eyes.