All in for Christmas by Ginny Baird feels like a perfect blend of festive charm, a sweet golden retriever, and a second chance romance that will give you butterflies! It’s one of those warm, and magical rom coms that makes for the perfect holiday escape! The story follows Paige, a practical and career focused teacher who thinks she’s got her life pretty much figured out, until her college ex, Dean, unexpectedly reappears and throws her for a loop. Then thanks to a little holiday magic, she wakes up in an alternate version of her life where she is married to Dean with two kids and a dog. Paige is suddenly navigating potty training, school drop offs, and household chaos while wondering if this alternate life is actually what she’s always wanted deep down. There’s a light touch of magical realism that works perfectly for a Christmas read. It’s heartwarming, hopeful, and full of charm!

I enjoyed this charming take on a second-chance Christmas romance. Paige can't believe the love of her life is now teaching at her school. She and Dean parted ways six years ago, and she often wondered if she'd made the right choice. What if they'd stayed together? Thanks to some Advent Calendar magic, Paige discovers the answer. She wakes up to find herself living a married life with Dean, including two kids and a lovable dog.

How did she end up here? How can she return to her real life? Does she even want to? This is a truly sweet, wholesome, closed-door romance. I loved all the characters, and I didn't know how Ginny Baird was going to wrap it up, which made it even better. This would make a perfect Hallmark movie. Thanks to NetGalley and Winter Wedding Press for the ARC.

This is pure Hallmark-level holiday magic with a side of LOL parenting chaos. Ginny Baird nails the what if premise here when Paige wakes up in an alternate reality married to her college sweetheart, Dean, with two adorable kids, plus a dog who could win Best Supporting Actor in a Christmas movie.

What I loved most was how the magic didn’t overshadow the very real, very relatable moments like toddler potty-training disasters and the messy, tender push-and-pull of figuring out what you truly want in life. The banter between Paige and Dean sparkles, and the family scenes are so warm you can practically smell the cookies baking.

It’s festive, funny, and unexpectedly emotional exactly the kind of holiday romance that leaves you grinning like you just watched your favorite Christmas movie for the tenth time.

“All in for Christmas” by Ginny Baird was such a warm, festive read! I loved the sweet romance, the cozy holiday vibes, and the way the characters made me smile all the way through. I put my career first before having children. I met my husband after I turned 30. I always think about what it would be if we had met at a different time and started life together then. I can’t wait to read more from Ginny Baird!

This book had all the cozy Christmas magic I wanted and more. Paige and Dean’s second chance felt so warm, real, and full of heart that I couldn’t stop smiling. I loved how the story kept a balance between being heartfelt and a little whimsical, without ever feeling too over the top. The writing pulled me in right away, and the chemistry between Paige and Dean felt natural and nostalgic. It’s one of those books that leaves you with a full heart and a big smile. 5 stars from me. Thank you so much to the author and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read the book in advance, I received this for free and I'm leaving a honest review