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The Merriest Misters by Timothy Janovsky

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Patrick and Quinn's new marriage is already struggling with the pressures of owning a fixer upper and both working demanding jobs, but when they accidentally attack Santa Clause and have to take over his job, they're forced to take a break from their life and their problems. But even in someplace as magical as the North Pole, they have to figure out how to fix their relationship.

I thought this was a fun holiday read. I occasionally got frustrated with Patrick's choices, but I loved the way the story wrapped up.

I thought both narrators did a great job giving Patrick and Quinn their own distinct voices.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy.
Feelings Are Like Farts by Tara Wosiski, Christopher Willard

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lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

A cute and silly book about understanding and accepting your feelings. I think the comparison to farts keeps it silly and will hold kids' attention, so they can absorb a helpful message.

Thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Young Listeners for an early copy.
Only Santas in the Building by Alexis Daria

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

 Evie is a comic book illustrator on a deadline, but she still has time to appreciate the mysterious ornaments left on her door, and to crush on her cute neighbor. A quick, fun romance. 

Thanks to Netgalley and Amazon Originals for an early copy.
Merriment and Mayhem by Alexandria Bellefleur

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

Everleigh keeps running into holiday trouble, but that's fine, since cute fireman Griffin Brantley keeps rescuing her. I felt like this one didn't have much plot, but it was still fun. 

Thanks to Netgalley and Amazon Originals for an early copy.
All by My Elf by Olivia Dade

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Nina and her crush, William, are both working a seasonal job advertising mincemeat on a repurposed weinermobile. When they get stuck in a snow storm, they reveal their feelings for one another. A fun, short romance. I appreciated all the mincemeat puns. 

Thanks to Netgalley and Amazon Originals for an early copy.
Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Single mom, Evie, is working at a thrift shop where local farmer Luke keeps trying and failing to find clothes that fit. It was a quick, fun romance, but the holiday setting felt pretty unnecessary to the story.

Thanks to Netgalley and Amazon Originals for an early copy.
Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Jamie and Marc reconnect during a snow storm a not long after a disastrous date. Childhood crush into love isn't my favorite trope, but I thought that this was a fun, light wintery romance. 

Thanks to Netgalley and Amazon Original for an early copy.
A Jingle Bell Mingle by Sierra Simone, Julie Murphy

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Isaac bought the mansion in Christmas Notch in the hopes of finding inspiration to write a Christmas album to meet his contractual obligations and live out the rest of his life in peaceful isolation. Instead he find's Sunny, his best friend's wife's best friend,  in a terrible motel with her cat trying to write a holiday screenplay for the Hope channel and invites her to be his roommate instead. They quickly become more than roommates, but have to figure out if either is ready to trust that something serious can last.

I love this series so much, and I thought this was a great conclusion. I especially loved the way the side romance between Teddy and Steph was wrapped up. 

Thanks to Netgalley and Avon for an early copy.
Safe and Simple Food Allergy Prevention: A Baby-Led Feeding Guide to Starting Solids and Introducing Top Allergens by Malina Malkani

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informative slow-paced

4.0

I thought this book provided a good overview of baby lead weaning and baby lead feeding, as well as helpful information about food allergies. I really appreciated some of the practical ideas for how to introduce different allergens, and I found some of the recipes that help combine multiple allergens into a single meal very helpful.

Thanks to Netgalley and BenBella Books for an early copy.
Something Extraordinary by Alexis Hall

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Sir Horley is a gay man who feels that he must marry to satisfy his family, even if it is a miserable match, but on the eve of his wedding Arabella Tarleton, his aromantic friend, convinces him to elope with her instead. I loved the platonic relationship between Sir Horley and Belle. It was unlike any other romance novel I've read, and I would have happily read so much more about them building a life together that suits them both. This ended up being my favorite book in the series.

Thanks to Netgalley and Montlake for an early copy.