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Grumpy Glitter Christmas
She's all sparkle. He's all structure. Together, they're a recipe for disaster—or the perfect holiday miracle.
Felicity Adams has built her decorating business on one spreading joy. But when her clients pay her in homemade bread instead of actual money, she's forced to face the truth—her sparkle might not be enough to save her from eviction. Her last shot at legitimacy? Transforming the stodgy First Bank of Frost Pine Ridge into a winter wonderland for their comeback Holiday Gala.
There's just one Grant Whitaker.
The bank manager is everything Felicity isn't—buttoned-up, risk-averse, and allergic to anything that even hints at glitter. To Grant, the bank is a sacred trust, a legacy to protect at all costs. Felicity's chaos threatens everything he's spent years preserving, and he's determined to keep her "creative vision" on a very short leash.
But when a corporate mandate forces them to co-chair the Gala together, their professional friction sparks something neither expected. Grant discovers that maybe his perfectly ordered world has been missing something vital. And Felicity starts to wonder if the man behind the spreadsheets might actually see past her sparkle to the substance beneath.
As the Gala approaches and the stakes get higher, they'll have to Can structure and sparkle coexist? Or will their differences doom both the event—and their chance at something real?
A heartwarming small-town romance about finding joy in the unexpected, learning that "too much" can be just right, and discovering that the best partnerships are built on balancing order with a little bit of magic.
Perfect for fans of cozy holiday romances, forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine pairings, and small-town charm.
Felicity Adams has built her decorating business on one spreading joy. But when her clients pay her in homemade bread instead of actual money, she's forced to face the truth—her sparkle might not be enough to save her from eviction. Her last shot at legitimacy? Transforming the stodgy First Bank of Frost Pine Ridge into a winter wonderland for their comeback Holiday Gala.
There's just one Grant Whitaker.
The bank manager is everything Felicity isn't—buttoned-up, risk-averse, and allergic to anything that even hints at glitter. To Grant, the bank is a sacred trust, a legacy to protect at all costs. Felicity's chaos threatens everything he's spent years preserving, and he's determined to keep her "creative vision" on a very short leash.
But when a corporate mandate forces them to co-chair the Gala together, their professional friction sparks something neither expected. Grant discovers that maybe his perfectly ordered world has been missing something vital. And Felicity starts to wonder if the man behind the spreadsheets might actually see past her sparkle to the substance beneath.
As the Gala approaches and the stakes get higher, they'll have to Can structure and sparkle coexist? Or will their differences doom both the event—and their chance at something real?
A heartwarming small-town romance about finding joy in the unexpected, learning that "too much" can be just right, and discovering that the best partnerships are built on balancing order with a little bit of magic.
Perfect for fans of cozy holiday romances, forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine pairings, and small-town charm.
- GenresChristmas
196 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 13, 2025
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December 15, 2025
Feel Good Christmas Story
This was the second book in the Frost Pine Ridge series. This story follows Felicity and her decorating business as she throws a Christmas fundraising Gala to end all galas all while catching the eye of banker, Grant Whitaker.
This was the second book in the Frost Pine Ridge series. This story follows Felicity and her decorating business as she throws a Christmas fundraising Gala to end all galas all while catching the eye of banker, Grant Whitaker.
December 12, 2025
This was a great feel good Christmas story!! I really enjoyed the humor, ( made me laugh out loud and smile a bunch) the surprises and the relationships between all the characters!!!
November 9, 2025
This is the second book in the Frost Pine Ridge series by Meredith Summers, aka Leighann Dobbs.
I can always count on an uplifting ending in the books in this series. I love how Ms. Summers captures the smalltown life, people’s insecurities, and the problem-solving process. The dialogue and people’s reactions are realistic and understandable. Humans are not all predictable and react differently to each challenge presented them. I love when the characters have that “aha” moment.
This story did drew me in, I read it in two evenings. This will go on my re-read list when I’m looking for a Hallmark type story to brighten my mood and remind me everyone has struggles.
The book is well-written with plausible characters trying to make a living in Vermont and hopefully find love along the way.
I was given an advanced readers copy and these are my own opinions.
I can always count on an uplifting ending in the books in this series. I love how Ms. Summers captures the smalltown life, people’s insecurities, and the problem-solving process. The dialogue and people’s reactions are realistic and understandable. Humans are not all predictable and react differently to each challenge presented them. I love when the characters have that “aha” moment.
This story did drew me in, I read it in two evenings. This will go on my re-read list when I’m looking for a Hallmark type story to brighten my mood and remind me everyone has struggles.
The book is well-written with plausible characters trying to make a living in Vermont and hopefully find love along the way.
I was given an advanced readers copy and these are my own opinions.
November 3, 2025
Grumpy Glitter Christmas is the second book in the Frost Pine Ridge Book series by Meredith Summers.
This is such a fun holiday small town romance.
Felicity Adams has a decorating business, that isn't doing well financially.
She is facing eviction and has one last shot at saving her business.
It involves Grant Whitaker and decorating the First Bank of Frost Pine Ridge into a beautiful place for their Holiday Gala.
Felicity and Grant are definitely opposites, who are forced together to co-chair the Gala and the sparks fly!
I absolutely LOVED this small-town holiday romance with tropes I love including opposites attract, forced proximity, and small-town romance.
This is such a fun holiday small town romance.
Felicity Adams has a decorating business, that isn't doing well financially.
She is facing eviction and has one last shot at saving her business.
It involves Grant Whitaker and decorating the First Bank of Frost Pine Ridge into a beautiful place for their Holiday Gala.
Felicity and Grant are definitely opposites, who are forced together to co-chair the Gala and the sparks fly!
I absolutely LOVED this small-town holiday romance with tropes I love including opposites attract, forced proximity, and small-town romance.
January 6, 2026
Who can resist glitter and all the joy it brings?
Felicity wears glitter like a second skin, she sparkles joy everywhere she goes, but beneath the sparkle is a mind that can organize, catalyze, and execute a design team efficiently of one!
Grant is so beige the sparkle can't reflect off him. Yet something in the sparkle seems to awaken something in him. Think Grumpy can be shaken as the glitter flies?
Loved the chemistry between these two most unlikely to mesh. The way Ms Summers weaved the story as the decorations unfolded was a Christmas miracle 😍
Felicity wears glitter like a second skin, she sparkles joy everywhere she goes, but beneath the sparkle is a mind that can organize, catalyze, and execute a design team efficiently of one!
Grant is so beige the sparkle can't reflect off him. Yet something in the sparkle seems to awaken something in him. Think Grumpy can be shaken as the glitter flies?
Loved the chemistry between these two most unlikely to mesh. The way Ms Summers weaved the story as the decorations unfolded was a Christmas miracle 😍
October 26, 2025
Perfect Christmas read! This is such a good series! The characters are people you want to get to know better. The small town setting is perfect for everybody knowing what everyone else is doing and trying to get involved. The storylines are original and keep your attention. This is Book #2 and again was a joy to read. I love a story that has opposite attraction finding common ground. You know it’s going to be “happily ever after,” but the fun is finding out how it gets there!
November 18, 2025
I would say that the first book in this series wouldn’t need to be read. Although both books were written well. Some series you need to read the first book in order to know what is happening. Yet that wasn’t the case here. I would say both books had a Hallmark kind of feel to them.
November 24, 2025
Grumpy Glitter Christmas
A wonderful and enjoyable Christmas read. This is the perfect cozy book to get lost in all the fun and romance. The characters are supportive, likeable, and a little grumpy. Once you start reading you won't want to stop. Enjoy
A wonderful and enjoyable Christmas read. This is the perfect cozy book to get lost in all the fun and romance. The characters are supportive, likeable, and a little grumpy. Once you start reading you won't want to stop. Enjoy
February 16, 2026
It takes a town to make Christmas
When a woman makes it her job to do whatever she needs to do no matter who objects and fights you about everything. But in the end can see you were right all along and shout
s your fantastic results and how much you have done for them.
When a woman makes it her job to do whatever she needs to do no matter who objects and fights you about everything. But in the end can see you were right all along and shout
s your fantastic results and how much you have done for them.
November 30, 2025
Christmas magic
Fun festive, feel good story. Gives you holiday heartwarming vibes. Small town adversity and the determination and friendships that see them through.
Fun festive, feel good story. Gives you holiday heartwarming vibes. Small town adversity and the determination and friendships that see them through.
December 29, 2025
This was a beautiful heartwarming story!
I really loved this book, one overly dignified and the other is full of glitter and running on fumes! Great ending!
I really loved this book, one overly dignified and the other is full of glitter and running on fumes! Great ending!
January 28, 2026
This was a beautiful and very romantic Christmas story. I enjoyed everything about this book. The glitter part was hilarious. I am not a fan of glitter because you can never get rid of it, but you can’t help but laugh at the scene of glitter everywhere. I love all of the romance in this story. I can’t wait to read Meena’s story. I highly recommend this book.
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