This was a very cute read for Christmastime. I wasn't expecting much since Tessa Bailey's other seasonal book was kind of a letdown, but I enjoyed this one. I think it was more realistic, although Aiden did seem to get ahead of himself at moments. They had a very cute relationship, and the chemistry was there. The ending of the book was very predictable though. I also really loved all the Aunt Edna stories, and the ending was perfect!

Cute little book , an easy read overall

3.5 ⭐️ this is my first time reading a book from Tessa Bailey. for me the writing is okay like not bad. i heard a lot of people saying that Tessa wrote such a good scene for smut and yes they are right. this book kinda disappointing for me but i enjoyes it. i don’t hate this book but for me this book doesn’t have any plot and the characters both of them are horny asf. yup this is an insta-love. i don’t expect anything when i pick up this book. i just wanna christmas vibes. and yes i got a lil bit of it. i want to give 2 ⭐️ but the ending is quite good for me. and ofc the smut. i liked it. actually idk it’s this book fault or myself bcs i’m having a reading slump and i’m literally forced myself to finish this book. overall, i enjoyed this book so much.

They were cute ngl

I wish I could give this zero stars.

i matching robes LOVE this book!!!!! i’m not one for slight instalove (more like slight insta super infatuation) and this was my first holiday romance, which i didn’t think i’d be into. this was so, so fun and warm, and spicy! i never thought a fictional man with a bow tie would make me feel this way, but hot DAMN Aiden! the steamy scenes in this were delicious, and whew, the way that man talked! i want one. anyways, i loved this book, merry Christmas and thank you Tessa Bailey.

made me laugh ironically. (shes so quirky and emo)

The sweetest read you never knew you needed What a treat this book was! If you’re needing a little lighthearted, good natured, rom-com laugh out loud book, look no further!! I absolutely adore the relationship between Stella and Aiden. It’s all of the cheesy Christmas feels you want in a book!

Absolutely loved the character development

This book was too cute! A unique storyline and an odd couple that is super easy to root for. I think this is one of the better books I've read from Tessa Bailey.

Miss Tessa Bailey, you did it again. If you're looking for a cute YET very spicy read, this is the one. Did I think the story was a bit rushed? Yes, but I'm a hopeless romantic who's here to read all about love at first sight stories. Do not be fooled by Aiden's silly bowties, that man can and WILL rock your world.

good and easy read just not my favourite

very corny but cute!

very corny but cute!

actually hated this sorry to say

if you enjoy cringe-y dialogue and super mega insta-love then boy oh boy do I have a book recommendation for you! if you are like me on the other hand and hate those things, I recommend staying far far away from this one.

I love Tessa Bailey, but this book just wasn't it for me.

A cute and yet utterly spicy holiday read. This was a quick read with a grumpy heroine and sunshine hero workplace romance. Stella is a newly released prisoner in search for a fresh start when she meets the bowtie wearing Aidan in front of the window displace of his department store. After Stella bashes his window decorator, Aidan implies that she apply for the position. With that, the boss + employee lust begins. Tessa Bailey wrote likable characters with equal parts humor, romance and spice that makes you hot. I definitely recommend this spicy holiday rom-com novel.

I loved it. The christmas vibes, The characters, the writing. It was a very good read for this time of the year!

THE SMUT WAS A NO

3.5 🌟 love some holiday cheesiness

far away from a nice sweet winter romance. The story is soooo fast paced like Aiden, my boy, just get a grip for once and don’t buy a ring after two days. That whole thing happened within two weeks or so like what? And even if she’s nice she WAS in jail!!! 😀😶😶 (also half of this book was just smut and that’s too much even for me I wanted a little bit more soft romance) l could’ve gone without that whole Natalie/jail storyline, then it would’ve been sweet. But yeah what can I say the cover was sweet.

i just love grumpy x sunshine especially when the guy is sunshine! this book is so cute while also being eye-wideningly spicy. tessa bailey never disappoints!!!

It was cute at times, the protagonist curating window displays for a store that needed it.