Santa's Most Eligible

by Vivi Barnes, Julia Silverwood, Amy Christine Parker

All I want for Christmas is an engagement ring and the country’s most eligible bachelor.

When billionaire Noah Frost, the first ever Christmas bachelor, announces he’s looking for a wife, twelve contestants are whisked away to his luxurious Vermont ski resort for a reality dating show like no other. Over twelve magical days of Christmas, romance will sparkle, rivalries will ignite, and surprises will keep everyone on their toes. The prize? His heart, and maybe a dazzling engagement ring under the Christmas tree.

But winning over Noah isn’t the only challenge. His charming small town is fiercely protective of their sexy snow bachelor, and they’re not about to let just anyone steal him away. As the competition heats up, so does the holiday spirit, and unexpected twists change everything.

Who will be the one to win his heart and make this a Christmas to remember?

Let the holiday romance begin!

Genres: Holiday

312 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 23, 2025

About the author

Vivi Barnes was raised on a farm in East Texas where her theater-loving mom and cowboy dad gave her a unique perspective on life. Now living in the magic and sunshine of Orlando, Florida, she divides her time writing, working, goofing off with her husband and three kids, and avoiding dirty dishes.

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Reviews

[Lynne Matson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect holiday read! You don’t have to be a Bachelor fanatic (I’m not) to fall in love with this book and these characters. The three MCs are women you love to root for, the festive setting is like a warm cup of hot chocolate by a cozy fire, and the ending is chef’s kiss. I haven’t loved a holiday read this much since Tessa Bailey’s Wreck the Halls, and if you loved that book, you’ll devour this one. Highly recommend and can’t wait for **spoiler alert** Alex’s story in book two!

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m probably going to get some feelings about this but I am NOT a Bachelor or any franchise like it fan. And I really wasn’t sure this book was going to resonate with me because of that. But you know what? I loved it. It was a fast read. Funny, charming. The main characters each had insecurities that resonated with me and I loved how realistically the circumstances they found themselves in and how they dealt with those circumstances refreshingly honest. I am actually really excited to read the next book in this series.

Highlights:
✨Bachelor Style Reality show
✨Multiple FMCs looking for love
✨Christmas themed romance
✨Small town
✨Found Family

Thank you to the author and RR Book Tours for the advanced copy. My opinions are my own.

[Thebiblioholic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Three women get the chance to join a reality dating show to win the heart of Noah, the sweet billionaire who owns a winter ski resort in a charming small town. What made this book stand out to me was getting the story told through the women’s POVs: Evie, a recently jilted schoolteacher giving love one last shot; Alex, a successful romance author searching for her own happily-ever-after; and Sophie, the unexpected wildcard thrown in from crew to cast, who sparks some serious tension with the host, not the bachelor!
This was such a fun read, and I loved following each of their journeys. I was definitely invested in who Noah would end up picking, though I had a good guess early on who would fit him best. There’s even a little mystery sprinkled in, with someone sabotaging contestants, which kept things interesting. And while the competition naturally brought jealousy and rivalry, the friendships these women built with one another felt genuine and really grounded the story.
As for spice, it was milder than I expected—there are steamy moments, but I’d classify this on the very low end of the spice scale. I also wished there were more laugh-out-loud moments, since it feels like the setup had a lot of room for humor.
Overall, it’s a cozy, festive romance with a fun holiday Bachelor vibe. If you’re looking for a Christmas read with a mix of love, friendship, and just a touch of mystery, this one’s worth picking up. Plus, it sets up the next book perfectly, and I’m excited to see this character get their very own happily-ever-after!

[Amber Crook · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you’re the fan of The Bachelor for the swoony men, the sweet women, the chaotic chicks, and some drama, you’ll want to check this one out!

Tropes:
❄️ The Bachelor coded
❄️ Billionaire Romance
❄️ Strangers to Lovers
❄️ Small Town
❄️ Forced Proximity

Noah, a billionaire looking for a wife, is going to be the first ever bachelor for a Christmas themed TV show to help him find love. It takes place at his family’s ski resort, where they do holiday themed dates, and 12 women are hoping to get the final candy cane from him…if they can survive the drama!

I had such a fun time reading this book with THREE different women’s POV who are participating in the Christmas Bachelor. I loved how sincere Noah was, and the different personalities of the 3 FMCs. There were so many fun twists (I especially loved Sophie’s and how things happened with her). The winter themed dates/competitions were great! This was a very enjoyable holiday read!

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Thank you to the authors and RR Book Tours for sending me a copy of this book!

[Whitney]

Giveaway Winner

DNFed this book at Chapter 3. It is a bachelorette style story about a reality show contest for a wealthy man who is looking for love. I was really excited about the premise but each chapter has been from the perspective of a different contestant. That is not what I’m looking for in a book as I want to get invested in one FMC and MMC and experience their story. If you like the bachelorette and want to be inside the heads of the contestants at different parts of the show, then this is probably for you.

[Heidi Vine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a welcomed surprise in the matchmaking reality TV show genre. I really loved the characters, the three POV's threw me off from the sleigh 🛷 for a chapter but I got up pretty fast and I was actually thankful for all my favorite women's side of the story.
Bonus that this book gets is from acknowledging Finland as Christmas country! Santa lives here, folks. 😏
There was a creek the door spice level, a little bit drama, and Noah Frost: the gentleman of the year.

If you need a sweet, fun read; this one is for you. 🩷🛷

[Meghan Buchman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Festive and sweet

Borrowed premise from real life tv "Bachelor" franchise, the author keeps this light hearted and fun. I enjoyed all the interactions among the characters and the developing storylines.
Gives you all the festive feels and you feel as if you are right the, besides them, enjoying the antics, festivities and Christmas season.
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Definitely a must read for romantics!

[Luca · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5🌟 this wasn’t bad, it was just a bit to much hallmark movie with drama that wasn’t really followed through and just unnecessary
The dating show as a setting was actually quite entertaining and I very much liked our 3 POV characters. I was a bit disappointed that the Jake x Sophie plot line did not get its own book but was resolved within half of a page :( they would have made great second change enemies to lovers
I’m not gonna read the next one though

[Jacqueline Diaz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun read with a reality style romance show. We have a few women looking for love and a competition is on the horizon. A small town billionaire romance.the story was fun and easy charming read. The forced proximity is one of my favor tropes. The spice was sprinkled all over the characters are funny and somewhat relatable. I would definitely watch Noah in a real show.

[Jodi · Rating 4 out of 5]

cute

Three authors come together about three women entering a reality dating show. Sophie, Evie and Alex each have a reason for entering. They also become friends. There the expecting bitchy cattiness expected. What I enjoyed was the twist.

[Bubba's Library · Rating 4 out of 5]

This felt exactly like a Hallmark movie, which I love. I used to watch Hallmark movies throughout the holiday season with my mom, and that gave me the exact feeling. Very easy and quick read, and a feel-good book all around. The characters were lovable (except the ones that were not). It did feel a little rushed at the end, but it was only for a very short part. Overall, really enjoyed the book! Very excited to see the next one!

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun and cute!

[Libby Cope · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️

i loved this book! the premise was super interesting and i loved the concept of girls getting written off bachelor-style! i can’t wait for book 2!

[Khryshell Beebe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a cute book! This is for lovers of swoon worthy reality TV with a small bit of drama. Rated 5 stars because it’s an easy, fun read. Kept me entertained without being heavy or cheesy.

[Sam Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

BETTER THAN ANY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER

This book was so good! If I could have one Christmas wish it would be to be able to read this story again for the first time!