New York Times bestselling author Shannon Stacey returns with a warm and cozy opposites-attract Christmas story.
Zoe Randall is busy living her life as she damn well pleases. She’s back in her favorite town, her divorce in her rearview mirror, and living out her childhood dream of running a bookstore with her cousin. She has no interest in the uptight nerd who opened his boring-ass business next to her shop…until he complains about one of her sexy window displays.
Then it’s game on.
Preston Wheeler knows he takes life a little too seriously. But when the saucy bookseller next door starts pushing his buttons, he can feel that changing. Beautiful, vivacious Zoe challenges him in all the best ways, and soon he’s pushing her buttons right back: teasing and flirting all the way through the holiday season.
As Preston loosens up and Zoe is treated to the man behind the suit (particularly his forearms), she realizes she’s more interested than she cares to admit. And Preston comes to see the beauty—the absolute delight—in adding Zoe’s bright splashes of color to his once very black-and-white existence.
What I thought about One Christmas Eve
I really liked this sweet holiday story. Preston is an estate planner and Zoe owns the bookstore next to his office. They get off to a bit of a rocky start, but that means they are always thinking of each other, and their attraction turns from slow burn to a flame after a kiss. While they may be opposites, I thought they really worked well together, and Preston isn't really quite as "boring" as he thinks he is.
There's a really cute bit with Zoe and Preston communicating via books they share with each other. And while there really aren't any surprises here, I really thought this romance works well as a holiday themed novella and it left me feeling good. There's a nice heat level and One Christmas Eve ends with a heart-warming look into the future, which I loved. Love this cover too!
Enjoyable, sweet, romantic holiday romance.
An ARC was provided for review.
There's a really cute bit with Zoe and Preston communicating via books they share with each other. And while there really aren't any surprises here, I really thought this romance works well as a holiday themed novella and it left me feeling good. There's a nice heat level and One Christmas Eve ends with a heart-warming look into the future, which I loved. Love this cover too!
Enjoyable, sweet, romantic holiday romance.
An ARC was provided for review.
About
Shannon Stacey
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shannon Stacey lives with her husband and two sons in New England, where her two favorite activities are writing stories of happily ever after and off-roading with her friends and family. You can contact Shannon through her website, www.shannonstacey.com, as well as sign up for her newsletter.
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shannon Stacey lives with her husband and two sons in New England, where her two favorite activities are writing stories of happily ever after and off-roading with her friends and family. You can contact Shannon through her website, www.shannonstacey.com, as well as sign up for her newsletter.
1 comment:
I love Shannon Stacey and I didn't know about this series. Lovely review! I'll have to track down the first one.
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