Book Review: Merry Kissmas by Piper Rayne š
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So, first my family outvotes me and decides weāre going to spend Christmas in some mountain town instead of the family home, then I run into my fling from London, find out heās my competition for my dream job, and now I have to spend the holidays with said fling.
Synopsis
Six years ago, he was her one-night stand, and now theyāre sharing a villa for the holidays.
I thought I was over him. That his good looks and British accent couldnāt affect me anymore. But the minute our eyes lock across the elevator, all those feelings come roaring back to life.
Then I find out weāre competing for the same job.
Next comes the realization that we have to spend a week together on a ski vacation because of some six-degree-of-separation nonsense.
The real kicker is when I find out the two of us have to share a villa. A very small, very cozy villa.
Needless to say, this Christmas getaway is starting off rockier than the mountains weāll be skiing down.
Iāve stayed away for years, whatās one week? But I forgot how much easier it is to ignore him with an ocean separating usāespecially when heās determined to win me back.
āMaybe itās Christmas. Maybe itās the magic of the holidays, although Iām not big on them. Maybe weāll never be in contact, but I canāt get on my plane knowing that I was too chicken-shit to get your phone number. Somehow, knowing Iām only the press of a button away from hearing your voice calms me, even though neither of us may ever use it.ā
My Review
Is there a term for ābeach readsā for the winter? Ski lodge read? Fireside read? One-bed-cabin-with-your-ex read? While I continue to brainstorm a catchy naming convention for the subgenre, grab a cup of cocoa and curl up by the fire with Merry Kissmas this holiday season!
This was my first step into Piper Rayneās romance world and I couldnāt be happier that I applied for this ARC! Merry Kissmas was the perfect way for me to get into the holiday spirit ahead of December. With a charming, confident British MMC (which Iām a sucker for, see: husband) and a headstrong girl that guards her heart, I melted into this story and found myself finishing it within 24 hours of starting it. (No really, I stayed in my bubble bath until 2am, long after the water ran cold, because I couldnāt. stop. reading. Thatās when you know youāre fully immersed!) As soon as I finished this one, I ran to add the other two related standalones (Claus and Effect, and Single and Ready to Jingle) to my Christmas wishlist.
My favorite scene: designing their gingerbread house before the family competition (IYKYK).
If youāre looking for a fast-paced, steamy yet sweet cozy winter read, look no further. If the miscommunication trope isnāt usually your jam, I think Merry Kissmas just may change your mind! One star off a 5 star review from me purely because I wish this book was longer, and it wasnāt as smutty as I was expecting / saw advertised.
*I received a free advanced readers copy (ARC) of this book from the author, Piper and Valentine PR. My review is my own and reflects my honest opinion about this book. š
Where to Read / Buy
Merry Kissmas is now available now!
You can purchase physical copies or a Kindle file via Amazon. Piper Rayne also has an exclusive signed paperback bundle with stickers and an art print available on their website!
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