My first five-star Christmas read of the year! And I’m not surprised—I absolutely loved Five Gold Rings by Kristen Bailey last year. Once again, her humour just speaks to my soul. I genuinely had a smile on my face the entire time I was reading.

It's a bit of a unique Christmas story, following four coworkers from a company IT department: Frank, Jasper, Leo, and, of course, our leading boss lady, Maggie. Her plans for a solo Christmas are upended when these favourite coworkers invite her to spend the holidays with each of them in turn. Little do they know, Maggie has been tasked by HR with letting one of them go ...

I absolutely loved this sweet group of friends—their bond was the very definition of found family. Each had such a distinct personality, bringing their own unique charm, laughs, and crazy shenanigans. And the romance! I can't forget the romance. It was a delicate slow burn that gave me ALL the warm, fuzzy, festive feelings!

(heat level: closed door)

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.