Jingle Bell Hell

Bad Luck Club: Sweet Version #2

by Angela Casella, Denise Grover Swank

**Sweet/closed door version**She likes order. He’s used to chaos. But sometimes, the best things in life come when you least expect them.

Mary

I’m usually the first one on the block to deck the halls, but this year? Humbug.

My six-year-old son, Aidan, just had a meltdown after a not-so-jolly Santa mix-up, and I can’t ignore the truth—we both need a little help. Between his father walking out, our move to Asheville, and adjusting to a brand-new life, Aidan’s world feels anything but stable. And as a self-proclaimed control freak, mine does too.

That’s why I agree to enroll him in Butterfly Buddies, a mentorship program for kids. And maybe it’s why I say yes to a mentor of my own—the wildly unconventional, pink-haired Nicole, who’s determined to help me loosen up.

But nothing prepares me for Aidan’s new Jace, a kindhearted, ridiculously handsome guy with a past he doesn’t talk about. He’s great with Aidan, easy to be around, and, if I’m honest, makes my heart race in a way I haven’t felt in a long time.

I don’t know the first thing about flirting, but if love comes with a second chance… maybe it’s time to take it.

Jace

Mary O’Shea is beautiful, strong, and completely unaware of both.

She also doesn’t know about my past. And if she finds out that I made mistakes—mistakes that cost me three years of my life—I’m pretty sure she won’t stick around long enough to hear the full story.

The last thing I should do is get attached. Not to her. Not to Aidan.

But from the moment I meet them, staying away isn’t an option.

Some risks aren’t worth taking.

But maybe this one is.


** there are TWO different versions of this romcom!**
The spicy version with some swearing and sex scenes.
The sweet/closed door version with mild language and only kissing.
Choose whichever one feels best for you!

Genres: Christmas

368 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 28, 2025

About the author

ANGELA CASELLA lives in Asheville, North Carolina with her husband, her daughter, and their ill-behaved corgi in an extremely small bungalow. She spends her days writing and pretending to market. She writes solo romcoms and also has three co-written series with Denise Grover Swank.

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Reviews

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this story. It gave me every emotion out there. I found myself crying at 2am and then laughing an hour later.