Sam isn’t quite living his dream life as a manager of a bed and bath retailer. But he has a big heart and loves his team of misfits. When the owner, Jonathon, comes to town to tell Sam he must let people go, he’s determined to save their jobs.

Things don’t go as planned when Sam shadows Jonathan for the day and just after he’s fired, he falls and bumps his head. What’s Sam to do? Fake amnesia seems like the perfect plan. Except, Sam can’t go home as he lives alone, so Jonathan offers to let Sam stay with him.

Despite bumping heads, Jonathan slowly shows Sam why he is so off-putting and grumpy all the time. Can Sam’s positive outlook and love for life rub off on Jonathan? And…is Sam starting to fall for him? Is Jonathan falling for him too?

This was my first Alexis Hall book, and it most definitely won’t be my last. This book had so much banter I absolutely loved it. Banter is one thing that I enjoy the most in romcoms, and this one did not disappoint. I also loved that this book was holiday themed, but the holiday wasn’t the focal point. It makes it a perfect book for any time of year. This book had some amazing characters, they were all well developed and helped the plot. The grumpy/sunshine trope is one of my favorites and I loved how it was portrayed with these characters. For me it always makes a swoon worthy story when the characters get to know each other and come to like and love each other despite their differences. This book is just so much fun.

If you are looking for a laugh out loud, slow burn MM romance, then check this one out.

Thank you so much to the publisher Sourcebooks Casablanca, and Netgalley @netgalley for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Publication Date: October 17, 2023