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The Christmas Cure
A cozy holiday rom-com in which ER physician Dr. Libby Munro travels back in time to the previous Christmas during her hometown’s rumored-to-be-magical Christmas tree lighting ceremony, where she must confront her past choices—while navigating an unexpected romance that could rewrite her future.
He wasn’t on her Christmas wish list, but he’s just what Santa ordered.
When Libby Munro returns to her hometown of Harmony Hills—a holiday-obsessed village that feels like stepping into a Christmas card—she’s longing for an escape. A respite from her hectic job as a big-city emergency room doctor, and a change of scenery after a painful break-up. Maybe Harmony Hills’s festive charm will help her rediscover the holiday spirit.
What she doesn’t expect is Liam the dreamy, green-eyed owner of the local bakery, whose smile rivals the glow of the town’s legendary Christmas tree. Or a run-in with Liam’s excitable pot-bellied pig, Mary Piggins, at the rumoured-to-be-magical tree-lighting ceremony. Libby’s knocked unconscious in the chaos and wakes up to find herself thrust into the specifically, to Christmastime, one year ago.
As she relives last Christmas, Libby begins to wonder if this is a second chance to change her life. With every snowflake-filled moment, the undeniable spark between her and Liam grows brighter. But if she’s going to rewrite her future, she’ll need to figure out what changes the past is asking her to make—and whether she’s ready to embrace the pull of home, and the promise of true love.
Perfect for fans of In a Holidaze and One Day in December, The Christmas Cure is the holiday rom-com that will make you believe in the magic of Christmas.
He wasn’t on her Christmas wish list, but he’s just what Santa ordered.
When Libby Munro returns to her hometown of Harmony Hills—a holiday-obsessed village that feels like stepping into a Christmas card—she’s longing for an escape. A respite from her hectic job as a big-city emergency room doctor, and a change of scenery after a painful break-up. Maybe Harmony Hills’s festive charm will help her rediscover the holiday spirit.
What she doesn’t expect is Liam the dreamy, green-eyed owner of the local bakery, whose smile rivals the glow of the town’s legendary Christmas tree. Or a run-in with Liam’s excitable pot-bellied pig, Mary Piggins, at the rumoured-to-be-magical tree-lighting ceremony. Libby’s knocked unconscious in the chaos and wakes up to find herself thrust into the specifically, to Christmastime, one year ago.
As she relives last Christmas, Libby begins to wonder if this is a second chance to change her life. With every snowflake-filled moment, the undeniable spark between her and Liam grows brighter. But if she’s going to rewrite her future, she’ll need to figure out what changes the past is asking her to make—and whether she’s ready to embrace the pull of home, and the promise of true love.
Perfect for fans of In a Holidaze and One Day in December, The Christmas Cure is the holiday rom-com that will make you believe in the magic of Christmas.
304 pages, Paperback
First published October 7, 2025
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Karma Brown
15 books1,342 followersKARMA BROWN is a Canadian award-winning journalist, speaker, and the #1 bestselling author of six novels, including RECIPE FOR A PERFECT WIFE. She has also written the non-fiction bestseller THE 4% FIX, and has co-authored two holiday rom-coms under the pen name Maggie Knox. In addition to her books, Karma's writing has appeared in publications such as Redbook, SELF, and Chatelaine. Karma lives just outside Toronto with her husband, daughter, and a labradoodle named Fred. She released a holiday rom com in 2026 (THE CHRISTMAS CURE) under the pen name Kristine Winters, and her horror debut, MOTHER IS WATCHING publishes March 17, 2026.
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November 20, 2025
Вълшебна коледна история за семейството и втория шанс.
По Коледа се случват чудеса, както всеки знае. Либи преживява истински шок, когато разбира, че се е върнала една година назад във времето. Озовава се при своето щуро семейство, което обожава коледните традиции. В малкото градче е уютно, всички се познават, а наоколо се навърта Лиъм, разхождайки на каишка виетнамско прасенце. Тази година беконът няма да е на дневен ред в малкия град :).
Докато Либи се чуди как така е пропуснала да се прибира по-често при веселото си семейство и да им помага, тя започва да пренарежда приоритетите си и да осъзнава колко много е загубила далече от семейството и малката, подкрепяща се общност. Трябва да реши какво иска, защото по Коледа стават чудеса и се изпълняват желания.
Това е една симпатична книга, която създава коледно настроение и вълшебство. Авторката има приятен стил на писане, историята е лека и се чете бързо. Подходяща е точно за веселите празници, които предстоят и за моментите, когато искате да прочете нещо леко и забавно.
По Коледа се случват чудеса, както всеки знае. Либи преживява истински шок, когато разбира, че се е върнала една година назад във времето. Озовава се при своето щуро семейство, което обожава коледните традиции. В малкото градче е уютно, всички се познават, а наоколо се навърта Лиъм, разхождайки на каишка виетнамско прасенце. Тази година беконът няма да е на дневен ред в малкия град :).
Докато Либи се чуди как така е пропуснала да се прибира по-често при веселото си семейство и да им помага, тя започва да пренарежда приоритетите си и да осъзнава колко много е загубила далече от семейството и малката, подкрепяща се общност. Трябва да реши какво иска, защото по Коледа стават чудеса и се изпълняват желания.
Това е една симпатична книга, която създава коледно настроение и вълшебство. Авторката има приятен стил на писане, историята е лека и се чете бързо. Подходяща е точно за веселите празници, които предстоят и за моментите, когато искате да прочете нещо леко и забавно.
May 12, 2025
The Christmas Cure
by Kristine Winters is a holiday hug in the form of a book! A small town setting and a cast of hilarious character make this magical romance a Christmas delight. Curl up with a mug of hot cacao and let yourself be whisked away to Harmony Hills. You might never want to leave.
January 12, 2026
In this novel about family, community, love and acceptance, a young doctor leaves her small town to find a more stimulating atmosphere at a large hospital in Toronto. Libby seems to have found it all - a fast paced career in emergency medicine, close friends and colleagues, and a relationship with a handsome surgeon. However, when her mom experiences a health issue, Libby returns home to help. Once there she begins to appreciate the very things she once hoped to leave behind.
December 13, 2025
The Christmas Cure is a warm, twinkly holiday romance from Canadian author Karma Brown, writing here as Kristine Winters. Set in a fictional small town straight out of a Hallmark movie, it’s packed with nosy-but-lovable locals, festive charm, and—most importantly—Mary Piggins, the sweater-wearing, sugar-obsessed pig who absolutely steals the show.
The Setup: Libby, a Toronto ER doctor, returns home for the holidays only to find herself stuck in a time loop. As she relives the same day again and again, she’s forced to confront what she truly wants: the high-pressure city life she’s built, or the slower, sweeter rhythm of her hometown… and maybe even Liam, the dimpled tree farmer/baker who is basically the human embodiment of a cinnamon roll.
This story is light, pun-filled, and delightfully small-town. Liam was an instant favorite for me—soft, steady, and swoon-worthy in all the right ways. The time-loop element, though, felt a bit tacked on; since so much of the book unfolds in the past, I often forgot it was even part of the plot.
Still, the overall experience is charming and comfortingly predictable in the best holiday-romance way. If you’re looking for a very closed-door, feel-good read to enjoy with a blanket, twinkle lights, and a mug of warm apple cider, this one will fit right into your festive TBR.
The Setup: Libby, a Toronto ER doctor, returns home for the holidays only to find herself stuck in a time loop. As she relives the same day again and again, she’s forced to confront what she truly wants: the high-pressure city life she’s built, or the slower, sweeter rhythm of her hometown… and maybe even Liam, the dimpled tree farmer/baker who is basically the human embodiment of a cinnamon roll.
This story is light, pun-filled, and delightfully small-town. Liam was an instant favorite for me—soft, steady, and swoon-worthy in all the right ways. The time-loop element, though, felt a bit tacked on; since so much of the book unfolds in the past, I often forgot it was even part of the plot.
Still, the overall experience is charming and comfortingly predictable in the best holiday-romance way. If you’re looking for a very closed-door, feel-good read to enjoy with a blanket, twinkle lights, and a mug of warm apple cider, this one will fit right into your festive TBR.
December 16, 2025
If you are still looking for the perfect Christmas read that feels like a warm hug and is Hallmark Movie coded…this is the one 💗🎄
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝑪𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝑲𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 is a cozy rom-com with a thoughtful twist. When ER physician Libby Munro unexpectedly slips back to the previous Christmas, she’s given a rare chance to reflect on the choices that shaped her year, while also opening herself up to new connections, second chances, and a quietly blooming romance.
This is the perfect book to curl up with by the fire with some hot cocoa and maybe a cute pet piggy too! (You’ll fall in love with Mary Piggins 🐷 she steals the show!)
4.5⭐️
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝑪𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝑲𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 is a cozy rom-com with a thoughtful twist. When ER physician Libby Munro unexpectedly slips back to the previous Christmas, she’s given a rare chance to reflect on the choices that shaped her year, while also opening herself up to new connections, second chances, and a quietly blooming romance.
This is the perfect book to curl up with by the fire with some hot cocoa and maybe a cute pet piggy too! (You’ll fall in love with Mary Piggins 🐷 she steals the show!)
4.5⭐️
December 16, 2025
Четеше ми се хубава и романтична коледна история. Спрях се на тази книга, защото повечето ми приятели в ГР са ѝ дали висока оценка. Ама кой не чете анотации...
Така е!
Не е това книгата, която ми се четеше.
Исках истинска и реална коледна история, а не магичен реализъм с пътуване във времето!
Книгата започна обещаващо, а и въпреки разочарованието от плота се чете много бързо. Либи Мънро е лекар в Спешна помощ, която иска ново начало, нова работа, ново гардже. Малко преди това се е разделила с приятеля си пластичен хирург и за Коледа самотна и вглъбена ще се прибере при родителите си в малко градче от онези, в които всички се познават и в които коледните традиции се обичат и изпълняват от всички. Още повече, че и сестра ѝ Амилия е решила да се омъжи в навечерието на празника за приятелката си Бекет (да, отново имаме и политкоректност, която не ми е по вкуса; няма нужда от гей двойка във всяка книга).
Връщайки се в родния си град, Либи среща чаровния Лиъм, който веднага я привлича. И не знам защо отношенията им не се развиха през настоящата Коледа, ами авторката е решила да вкара малко драматизъм и да прати Либи в предишната Коледа. Та падайки и удряйки си главата Либи отново си е у дома, но една година по-рано, когато все още има връзка с пластичния хирург и където отново среща Лиъм в сходни, но малко по-различни обстоятелства. И шашнатата Либи се опитва да промени миналото, за да промени и бъдещето, но някои неща не могат да бъдат променени, а само отложени.
Но явно съдбата е заложила на отношения между Лиъм и Либи, които успяват да се влюбят през миналата Коледа, така че когато Либи се завръща в настоящата Коледа вече да са сгодени един за друг.
Романтиката си я биваше, уютът на малкото градче бе добре пресъздаден, коледната атмосфера бе също на ниво, но пусто му преминаване през времето и пространството не ми се нравеше. И в крайна сметка от кого за бога беше бременна Амилия? 3*
Така е!
Не е това книгата, която ми се четеше.
Исках истинска и реална коледна история, а не магичен реализъм с пътуване във времето!
Книгата започна обещаващо, а и въпреки разочарованието от плота се чете много бързо. Либи Мънро е лекар в Спешна помощ, която иска ново начало, нова работа, ново гардже. Малко преди това се е разделила с приятеля си пластичен хирург и за Коледа самотна и вглъбена ще се прибере при родителите си в малко градче от онези, в които всички се познават и в които коледните традиции се обичат и изпълняват от всички. Още повече, че и сестра ѝ Амилия е решила да се омъжи в навечерието на празника за приятелката си Бекет (да, отново имаме и политкоректност, която не ми е по вкуса; няма нужда от гей двойка във всяка книга).
Връщайки се в родния си град, Либи среща чаровния Лиъм, който веднага я привлича. И не знам защо отношенията им не се развиха през настоящата Коледа, ами авторката е решила да вкара малко драматизъм и да прати Либи в предишната Коледа. Та падайки и удряйки си главата Либи отново си е у дома, но една година по-рано, когато все още има връзка с пластичния хирург и където отново среща Лиъм в сходни, но малко по-различни обстоятелства. И шашнатата Либи се опитва да промени миналото, за да промени и бъдещето, но някои неща не могат да бъдат променени, а само отложени.
Но явно съдбата е заложила на отношения между Лиъм и Либи, които успяват да се влюбят през миналата Коледа, така че когато Либи се завръща в настоящата Коледа вече да са сгодени един за друг.
Романтиката си я биваше, уютът на малкото градче бе добре пресъздаден, коледната атмосфера бе също на ниво, но пусто му преминаване през времето и пространството не ми се нравеше. И в крайна сметка от кого за бога беше бременна Амилия? 3*
October 29, 2025
A cozy holiday story with a touch of magic! Returning to her idyllic hometown of Harmony Hills and its renowned Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Dr. Libby Munro finds herself transported back in time to the previous Christmas, where she’s forced to confront her life and choices.
I absolutely love magical realism and alternate reality stories, and I thought the setup here was so clever. But I struggled with how much of the story took place in the alternate timeline. The majority of the book is spent there, and I really wanted more time in the present — or at least some sort of pull between the two timelines.
Because while you do see her relationship with local baker Liam develop, the progression wasn’t technically real, if you know what I mean. In the end, it made the HEA in the present timeline feel rushed and a little unsatisfying. And since the magical timeline is set when Libby is still with her ex, it felt a bit annoying to rehash the inevitable breakup on page.
That said, I could totally envision this as a Hallmark movie! It’s such a breezy, heartwarming, lighthearted story. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need. And of course, I have to mention Mary Piggins the pig. She was just as adorable as you’d expect.
(heat level: closed door)
I absolutely love magical realism and alternate reality stories, and I thought the setup here was so clever. But I struggled with how much of the story took place in the alternate timeline. The majority of the book is spent there, and I really wanted more time in the present — or at least some sort of pull between the two timelines.
Because while you do see her relationship with local baker Liam develop, the progression wasn’t technically real, if you know what I mean. In the end, it made the HEA in the present timeline feel rushed and a little unsatisfying. And since the magical timeline is set when Libby is still with her ex, it felt a bit annoying to rehash the inevitable breakup on page.
That said, I could totally envision this as a Hallmark movie! It’s such a breezy, heartwarming, lighthearted story. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need. And of course, I have to mention Mary Piggins the pig. She was just as adorable as you’d expect.
(heat level: closed door)
July 26, 2025
Book Review
The Christmas Cure
By Karma Brown aka Kristine Winters
What Its Got
✅ small town romance
✅ time loop
✅ Mary Piggins ( pot bellied pig with a penchant for candy canes)
✅ puns upon puns and laugh out loud humour
✅ cozy and light hearted
✅ Canadian content
Main Characters
Libby- ER Dr,recent breakup, left her town town for the city, home for the holidays
Liam- former tech app creator turned bakery and pet rescue owner
Thoughts
A funny warm fuzzy read, perfect for the holiday season. It has all the Hallmark vibes complete with a guaranteed HEA ❤️
Thanks to the author and publisher for my ARC in return for an honest review. Opinions expressed are my own.
The Christmas Cure
By Karma Brown aka Kristine Winters
What Its Got
✅ small town romance
✅ time loop
✅ Mary Piggins ( pot bellied pig with a penchant for candy canes)
✅ puns upon puns and laugh out loud humour
✅ cozy and light hearted
✅ Canadian content
Main Characters
Libby- ER Dr,recent breakup, left her town town for the city, home for the holidays
Liam- former tech app creator turned bakery and pet rescue owner
Thoughts
A funny warm fuzzy read, perfect for the holiday season. It has all the Hallmark vibes complete with a guaranteed HEA ❤️
Thanks to the author and publisher for my ARC in return for an honest review. Opinions expressed are my own.
October 14, 2025
3.75 rounded up to 4 stars The Christmas Cure is a sweet holiday romance written by Canadian author Karma Brown under the pan name of Kristine Winters. Set in a fictional Canadian small town, this book has strong Hallmark vibes, complete with townsfolk who know everything about everyone, a cozy, festive vibe ... and Mary Piggins, the sweater-wearing pig who loves sweets ... naturally.
The Gist: Libby is a Toronto ER doctor who heads home to her small town for the holidays and finds herself in a time loop as she tries to figure out what she wants out of life. Is it in Toronto with her high stress job and getting over her recent break-up? Or in the small town where she grew up with Liam, the hunky tree farmer/baker who has dimples for days?
This was a cute, easy read with lots of small-town vibes and punny humour galore. I adored Liam who was the perfect cinnamon roll of a love interest, but the time loop element (which often isn't my favourite plot device) felt unnecessary here and honestly, I forgot there was a time slip element since much of the book is set in the past.
Delightfully predictable, this very closed-door romance will be a nice addition to your festive reading as you snuggle under a blanket in your cozy reading spot with some warmed apple cider at the ready.
Disclaimer: Thanks to Simon and Schuster Canada for the complimentary advanced copy of this book which was given in exchange for my honest review.
The Gist: Libby is a Toronto ER doctor who heads home to her small town for the holidays and finds herself in a time loop as she tries to figure out what she wants out of life. Is it in Toronto with her high stress job and getting over her recent break-up? Or in the small town where she grew up with Liam, the hunky tree farmer/baker who has dimples for days?
This was a cute, easy read with lots of small-town vibes and punny humour galore. I adored Liam who was the perfect cinnamon roll of a love interest, but the time loop element (which often isn't my favourite plot device) felt unnecessary here and honestly, I forgot there was a time slip element since much of the book is set in the past.
Delightfully predictable, this very closed-door romance will be a nice addition to your festive reading as you snuggle under a blanket in your cozy reading spot with some warmed apple cider at the ready.
Disclaimer: Thanks to Simon and Schuster Canada for the complimentary advanced copy of this book which was given in exchange for my honest review.
December 12, 2025
This book was so chaotic. Libby is a mess and it has an adorable pig that causes havoc everywhere she goes. I had fun.
November 19, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
Warm and comforting like a warm cup of hot chocolate on a winter day.
Fell in love with characters quickly. Very quirky, funny and surprising. Didn’t see the big twist coming and went into it blind without reading the synapses. I would recommend doing it this way! Loved how much they adore Christmas in this little town.
I loved this as my first Christmas read of the season🎅🏻
Warm and comforting like a warm cup of hot chocolate on a winter day.
Fell in love with characters quickly. Very quirky, funny and surprising. Didn’t see the big twist coming and went into it blind without reading the synapses. I would recommend doing it this way! Loved how much they adore Christmas in this little town.
I loved this as my first Christmas read of the season🎅🏻
July 31, 2025
I just wanted to start by saying thank you Simon and Schuster for this advanced copy of The Christmas Cure! I adored being able to read this cute Christmas book!
Think Gilmore Girls meets Hallmark movies and that is this book in a nutshell! You have the cute town of Harmony Hills that are Christmas buffs but also celebrates every season to the max! Mixed with a back in time trope where the main character looks to change her future and you have the makings of a great book!
I love a good Christmas book with a cosy small town vibe and all the Christmas spirit you can have and this book did not disappoint! I loved the town of Hamoney Hills and all the cute side characters. If you love Christmas as much as I do you would love the descriptions and the little touches of Christmas peppered throughout this book. I’m a Christmas nut and enjoyed these little elements, especially the elf references!
The main character Libby was so much fun to read about I loved her character development throughout this book and just her personality you were rooting for her the whole time! If you are looking for a cosy Christmas book look no further this is the book for you! It’s only July and I think I've found one of my favourite Christmas books of the year!
Think Gilmore Girls meets Hallmark movies and that is this book in a nutshell! You have the cute town of Harmony Hills that are Christmas buffs but also celebrates every season to the max! Mixed with a back in time trope where the main character looks to change her future and you have the makings of a great book!
I love a good Christmas book with a cosy small town vibe and all the Christmas spirit you can have and this book did not disappoint! I loved the town of Hamoney Hills and all the cute side characters. If you love Christmas as much as I do you would love the descriptions and the little touches of Christmas peppered throughout this book. I’m a Christmas nut and enjoyed these little elements, especially the elf references!
The main character Libby was so much fun to read about I loved her character development throughout this book and just her personality you were rooting for her the whole time! If you are looking for a cosy Christmas book look no further this is the book for you! It’s only July and I think I've found one of my favourite Christmas books of the year!
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November 23, 2025Seen on a panel - not loving the cover but the author was cool. Also writes horror under her other pen name. That intrigues me.
July 25, 2025
This was a super sweet and charming small town holiday romance that sees a Toronto ER doctor returning home for Christmas, hitting her head and waking up one year in the past. If you like time loops stories, Hallmark movies, big-hearted, holiday loving families and towns, plus a swoony dimpled baker MMC, this book is sure to delight. Karma Brown writing as Kristine Winters pulled off the perfect cozy, lighthearted and funny holiday romance. Be sure to look for it when it hits shelves in October!
July 12, 2025
Had to read for work
December 30, 2025
Прочетох книгата за нула време, толкова много ми хареса. Беше различна от останалите коледни романи, които прочетох тази година. Радвам се, че с нея слагам край на четенето им.
“Коледна терапия” е романтична комедия, която е възхитителна. С зашеметяващи герои, всички ми бяха любими, дори Остин, и най-вече прасенцето Мери Пигинс.
Романът е топъл и емоционален, наблягащ не толкова на Коледа, колкото на вътрешното изцерение, вторите шансове, любовта и животът тук и сега.
Срещаме се с Либи, лекар в спешно отделение, която живее живота на мечтите си: красиво гадже, също лекар, предизвикателна и удовлетворяваща работа и дом в голям град. Има обаче чувството, че не живее живота, който наистина иска, въпреки че отстрани всичко изглежда страхотно. След като връзката ѝ се разпада, тя се връща в малкия си град, при семейството си. След странен инцидент с очарователното прасенце Мери, Либи се събужда една година по-рано. След като изживява миналата Коледа отново, Либи, трябва да реши дали иска да се върне към настоящия си живот или да направи крачка към живота, който иска да живее.
Там до Либи, беше очарователният Лиъм. Мил, красив и притежател на прасенце домашен любимец, както и пекарна. Историята им беше наистина изненадващо приятна.
Пътуване във времето, лекарски кабинет, Коледа, пекарна, домашен любимец прасенце, са все неща, които не се срещат заедно често в книгите.
Тази книга е едно празнично бижу, което съчетава романтика, хумор и магията на Коледа. Авторката е създала страхотна история, която ни напомня, че най-големите подаръци получаваме тогава, когато най-малко очакваме. Че най-стойностните и най-важни са малките неща, ежедневните избори, които правим.
“Щастието не е в това, какво предстои, а в това да цениш живота, който се случва тук и сега.”
“Коледна терапия” е романтична комедия, която е възхитителна. С зашеметяващи герои, всички ми бяха любими, дори Остин, и най-вече прасенцето Мери Пигинс.
Романът е топъл и емоционален, наблягащ не толкова на Коледа, колкото на вътрешното изцерение, вторите шансове, любовта и животът тук и сега.
Срещаме се с Либи, лекар в спешно отделение, която живее живота на мечтите си: красиво гадже, също лекар, предизвикателна и удовлетворяваща работа и дом в голям град. Има обаче чувството, че не живее живота, който наистина иска, въпреки че отстрани всичко изглежда страхотно. След като връзката ѝ се разпада, тя се връща в малкия си град, при семейството си. След странен инцидент с очарователното прасенце Мери, Либи се събужда една година по-рано. След като изживява миналата Коледа отново, Либи, трябва да реши дали иска да се върне към настоящия си живот или да направи крачка към живота, който иска да живее.
Там до Либи, беше очарователният Лиъм. Мил, красив и притежател на прасенце домашен любимец, както и пекарна. Историята им беше наистина изненадващо приятна.
Пътуване във времето, лекарски кабинет, Коледа, пекарна, домашен любимец прасенце, са все неща, които не се срещат заедно често в книгите.
Тази книга е едно празнично бижу, което съчетава романтика, хумор и магията на Коледа. Авторката е създала страхотна история, която ни напомня, че най-големите подаръци получаваме тогава, когато най-малко очакваме. Че най-стойностните и най-важни са малките неща, ежедневните избори, които правим.
“Щастието не е в това, какво предстои, а в това да цениш живота, който се случва тук и сега.”
December 4, 2025
3.5 stars
Following a painful break-up, Toronto ER doctor Libby Munro needs both a change of scenery and time off from her hectic schedule so she escapes to her small holiday-obsessed hometown of Harmony Hills in the days leading up to Christmas. Libby is looking forward to spending time with her parents and younger sister and hopes that the town's festive charm will get her in the holiday spirit but what she doesn't expect is to be charmed by Liam, the owner of the town's bakery and of a potbellied pig named Mary Piggins.
At Harmony Hills' rumoured-to-be-magical tree lighting ceremony, Libby is knocked unconscious when she falls during a chaotic run-in with Mary Piggins and when she wakes up it's the previous year at Christmas. As she relives last Christmas, Libby can't deny the spark that's growing between her and Liam and wonders if this is a chance to change her life.
This is a cozy holiday rom-com (with Hallmark vibes and a time travel twist) about unexpected romance, confronting past choices and the magic of Christmas. Loved the Canadian setting in a small town in Ontario and the pig is adorable!
Following a painful break-up, Toronto ER doctor Libby Munro needs both a change of scenery and time off from her hectic schedule so she escapes to her small holiday-obsessed hometown of Harmony Hills in the days leading up to Christmas. Libby is looking forward to spending time with her parents and younger sister and hopes that the town's festive charm will get her in the holiday spirit but what she doesn't expect is to be charmed by Liam, the owner of the town's bakery and of a potbellied pig named Mary Piggins.
At Harmony Hills' rumoured-to-be-magical tree lighting ceremony, Libby is knocked unconscious when she falls during a chaotic run-in with Mary Piggins and when she wakes up it's the previous year at Christmas. As she relives last Christmas, Libby can't deny the spark that's growing between her and Liam and wonders if this is a chance to change her life.
This is a cozy holiday rom-com (with Hallmark vibes and a time travel twist) about unexpected romance, confronting past choices and the magic of Christmas. Loved the Canadian setting in a small town in Ontario and the pig is adorable!
November 10, 2025
When Libby Munro’s sister informs her she’s getting married, Libby returns home to the small town of Harmony Hills for the holidays. Returning to her home town is a much-needed escape from her hectic job as an emergency room doctor and her recent break-up, and she soon meets Liam, the local baker, and his pot-bellied pig, Mary Piggins. However, after a run-in with Mary Piggins at the magical tree lighting ceremony, Libby is knocked unconscious and wakes up one year in the past. As she relives her Christmas past, she needs to figure out how to rewrite her future.
As someone with multiple Christmas pigs in their holiday decor, the cover of this holiday book immediately grabbed my attention with a festive pig on it! This time travel Christmas story reminded me a bit of “In a Holidaze” by Christina Lauren (which I also enjoyed) and it’s such a fun book! The characters were charming and likable, and the countless Christmas activities made for such a festive read. This is a perfect book for the holidays season!
As someone with multiple Christmas pigs in their holiday decor, the cover of this holiday book immediately grabbed my attention with a festive pig on it! This time travel Christmas story reminded me a bit of “In a Holidaze” by Christina Lauren (which I also enjoyed) and it’s such a fun book! The characters were charming and likable, and the countless Christmas activities made for such a festive read. This is a perfect book for the holidays season!
November 22, 2025
✨This was my first holiday read of the year, and it did not disappoint. I love a sweet, cozy Christmas read with lots of charm, and this was just that. I loved the small town setting and the big-hearted cast of characters. The story sparkles with that Hallmark holiday magic, and I didn’t want it to end.
✨I paired my print copy with the audio from @spotify, and I absolutely adored Nikki Massoud’s narration. It was a truly delightful reading experience.
🌿Read if you like:
✨Cozy, small-town romance
✨Time loops
✨Canadian settings
✨Festive holiday cheer
✨Closed door love stories
✨Close knit families
✨Mischievous pot-bellied pigs 🐷
INTERESTING NOTE: This is the author’s first holiday novel, but she has written several under the name Karma Brown. I will definitely be checking out some of those titles, and I hope we see more holiday reads from her as well.
✨I paired my print copy with the audio from @spotify, and I absolutely adored Nikki Massoud’s narration. It was a truly delightful reading experience.
🌿Read if you like:
✨Cozy, small-town romance
✨Time loops
✨Canadian settings
✨Festive holiday cheer
✨Closed door love stories
✨Close knit families
✨Mischievous pot-bellied pigs 🐷
INTERESTING NOTE: This is the author’s first holiday novel, but she has written several under the name Karma Brown. I will definitely be checking out some of those titles, and I hope we see more holiday reads from her as well.
December 10, 2025
I love a good holiday romance read and this one was definitely that. I loved it even though I didn’t quite understand how her going back in time would work and if she would remember the whole year. At the beginning I was definitely stuck on the technical details but once I let go of that, I really enjoyed the book. Liam and Libby were definitely the cutest and I loved Mary Piggins. The beginning of the book really made me think about Lexi and Jackson (aka Libby and Austin) and I don’t know if this was intentional but I loved it. Not the characters together though (in the show and in this book). Anyway this was a great holiday read full of Christmas cheer and I completely and utterly fell in love with this small town and all the people in it.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this book.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this book.
September 21, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
The Christmas Cure is the perfect holiday read if you love small-town charm, heartwarming romance, and just the right sprinkle of Christmas magic. Kristine Winters weaves together a cozy, heartfelt story that made me want to curl up by the tree with hot cocoa and not put the book down.
The characters felt genuine and layered, with just enough tension and personal growth to keep me invested in their journey. The holiday setting added an extra sparkle, bringing warmth and joy to the story without feeling overdone.
It’s the kind of book that leaves you smiling, a little misty-eyed, and ready to believe in love and second chances. If you’re looking to add a cozy, romantic read to your holiday TBR, this one is a must.
The Christmas Cure is the perfect holiday read if you love small-town charm, heartwarming romance, and just the right sprinkle of Christmas magic. Kristine Winters weaves together a cozy, heartfelt story that made me want to curl up by the tree with hot cocoa and not put the book down.
The characters felt genuine and layered, with just enough tension and personal growth to keep me invested in their journey. The holiday setting added an extra sparkle, bringing warmth and joy to the story without feeling overdone.
It’s the kind of book that leaves you smiling, a little misty-eyed, and ready to believe in love and second chances. If you’re looking to add a cozy, romantic read to your holiday TBR, this one is a must.
November 15, 2025
Loved this! Kristine Winters is a pen name for author, Karma Brown, and this is a different genre for the author, but I'm here for it! This gave me everything I wanted in a holiday romance...
Cute small town, Christmas time full of all of the fun holiday activities, two main characters that you can't help but love, sweet romance and a guaranteed happily ever after. This particular story also featured a mischievous pot bellied pig and a time loop element. I'm not always a fan of time loop stories, but this one really worked for me! I thought it was heartfelt and fun, it was quite humorous and super cozy. So good!
Cute small town, Christmas time full of all of the fun holiday activities, two main characters that you can't help but love, sweet romance and a guaranteed happily ever after. This particular story also featured a mischievous pot bellied pig and a time loop element. I'm not always a fan of time loop stories, but this one really worked for me! I thought it was heartfelt and fun, it was quite humorous and super cozy. So good!
November 15, 2025
Overall very cute Christmas read! Everything is very Christmasy down to every little detail. Libby is a physician and works in a big city but comes back to her small hometown around Christmas time. Straight up hallmark movie in a book, Libby goes back in time, has some big realizations and makes some much needed changes in her life. Will she stay in Christmas past or go back to the present? Little magical realism. It’s funny as well. Mary Piggins- we love her! Cozy family vibes. Small town Christmas competition and holiday events. If you want a cute cozy Christmas read that’s super quick to get through- this one’s for you. Not life changing but just the vibes for the season
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October 10, 2025This is a different genre for this author aka Karma Brown and I am here for it. What a cute plot with entertaining characters and a perfect town that celebrates all things Christmas. Oh and an adorable pet pig! Libby is back in her hometown for a short visit when she falls and suffers a head injury resulting in time reversing to exactly one year prior. As she confronts her past and present she begins to see what she thought was important is maybe not how she feels now and she has to make a lot of life changing decisions. This book was well written and engaging. The descriptive writing helps you enjoy all the hot chocolate, Christmas tree smells, and cinnamon candy canes. It is a great book to add to your Christmas reading list and it would make a perfect Hallmark movie!
December 26, 2025
uhmmm… yah know it was a christmas book!! and it was fun and silly until fun and silly became a little too confusing.
eeks
- love love love the idea of an er nurse and small town baker
- a pet pig feels crazy enough to work
icks
- I wanted to dnf many times
- the plot is a revolving door of thing happens to libby, libby talks about what she should do, libby then continues to do the opposite of what she should do”
- was actually so so so confusing for no reason? it could have been because all of the writing feels like a long text message
- cheating trope?? ish??
anyway- if you want a silly albeit confusing story with a sickening sweet ending, this one’s for yah!! one star!!
eeks
- love love love the idea of an er nurse and small town baker
- a pet pig feels crazy enough to work
icks
- I wanted to dnf many times
- the plot is a revolving door of thing happens to libby, libby talks about what she should do, libby then continues to do the opposite of what she should do”
- was actually so so so confusing for no reason? it could have been because all of the writing feels like a long text message
- cheating trope?? ish??
anyway- if you want a silly albeit confusing story with a sickening sweet ending, this one’s for yah!! one star!!
December 4, 2025
3.5*
Много ми хареса, изключително приятна, коледна история със забавни моменти и нежна романтика. Имаше момент, в който Либи ме ядоса с нерешителността си и глупавите си постъпки, но накрая всичко приключи добре, така че нервите се преживяха бързо.
Много ми хареса, изключително приятна, коледна история със забавни моменти и нежна романтика. Имаше момент, в който Либи ме ядоса с нерешителността си и глупавите си постъпки, но накрая всичко приключи добре, така че нервите се преживяха бързо.
December 3, 2025
Absolutely loved this one! Cute Christmas read & loved the premise.
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December 13, 2025Very cute "Hallmark Movie" in a book.
December 26, 2025
this was so dramatic and entertaining
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