Don't Make Me Save Christmas!: A cozy, magical sweet romance for anyone who's ever wanted to skip Christmas.

by Sylvia Grant

Saving Christmas was never on my to-do list. But when the universe hands you a hot elf (he says he’s not an elf), a magical mission, and a reason to believe again... maybe it’s time to uncork the holiday spirit.

When a sentient cosmic relic crashes into my life—literally—I become accidentally bonded to it and I'm suddenly the only person who can guide it home.

Now I'm being followed by a two-tailed, sock-stuffing creature named Keto, glared at by a hot, grumpy guardian from another realm, and dragged into a mission to repair a magical rift before both our worlds fall apart.

As magical misfires wreak havoc on my small town and the guardian’s gruff exterior starts to crack, I realize that being the chosen one might not be such a bad thing... especially if it comes with a little magic—and maybe even love.


Grumpy/Sunshine, Forced Proximity, Accidental Heroine, Fae/Elf in the Human World, The Cynic Thawed
Fans of Abby Jimenez, Ali Hazelwood, and The Santa Clause will fall for this festive, magical love story.
Steam PG, Sweet, Closed Door

162 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2025

Reviews

[VickydpBooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book it’s only 168 pages very good funny book

Blurb

Saving Christmas was never on my to-do list. But when the universe hands you a hot elf (he says he’s not an elf), a magical mission, and a reason to believe again... maybe it’s time to uncork the holiday spirit.

When a sentient cosmic relic crashes into my life—literally—I become accidentally bonded to it and I'm suddenly the only person who can guide it home.

Now I'm being followed by a two-tailed, sock-stuffing creature named Keto, glared at by a hot, grumpy guardian from another realm, and dragged into a mission to repair a magical rift before both our worlds fall apart.

As magical misfires wreak havoc on my small town and the guardian’s gruff exterior starts to crack, I realize that being the chosen one might not be such a bad thing... especially if it comes with a little magic—and maybe even love.


Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine, Forced Proximity, Accidental Heroine, Fae/Elf in the Human World, The Cynic Thawed
Fans of Abby Jimenez, Ali Hazelwood, and The Santa Clause will fall for this festive, magical love story.
Steam Level: PG, Sweet, Closed Door

[Lindsey Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️️⭐️/ ️🌶️

This story didn’t take long to read at all. Less than 200 pages, Sylvia Grant was able to deliver a wonderful story that has a fae and a human on a journey to save both their worlds.

Holly, after a long, stressful day at work, somehow is hit in the head with what she thinks is an ornament. Later a magic riff opens in her apartment and allows a fae and his cat-like animal to cross over into the human world. They have to work together to retrieve a Christmas ornament that must be returned to Keto’s fae world.

This story was a fresh perspective on saving Christmas and I loved how Sylvia ties together two different worlds that need each other. The writing is well done, the pace perfect, and the story is overall a wonderful read.

As always, review any author notes before reading.

What to Expect:
🎄Grumpy x Sunshine
✨Forced Proximity
🎄Accidental Heroine
✨Fae x Human
🎄The Cynic Thawed
✨Closed Door Romance

[Angee Owens · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet, fun Christmas Story. FMC, Holly, is walking home from work and gets hit in the head with what she thinks is a Christmas ornament. She’s already had a bad day at work. She kicks it into the bushes. A magical riff appeared in her apartment and out pops Gord, MMC, and Keto, a double tailed cat like animal. Gord is here to find the Neolight (the Christmas ornament) He needs to return it to him world. They have to work together to save Christmas. The story is well written and lighthearted. The characters are interesting and relatable. A great Christmas story that’s very original and fresh.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mrs K.Bryant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don't Make Me Save Christmas is a magical story about Holly Jolly a Wine Shop Manager who was on her way home when a glowing star hits her head. She goes home and Keto a servant creature and Gord a Guardian from another realm Mearth. Holly finds out about the star and Gord needs to get star back to protect Earth and Mearth. I love how they work together as a team and especially like Keto.
Superb story that I really enjoyed reading and I highly recommend this book.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Romance Meets Fantasy at Christmas

This was a charming short story about a woman named Holly (Jolly) who get hit by what appears to be a holiday decoration out of the sky and finds herself with a hot not-an-elf, elf and his magical and precocious cat. They fall for each other while trying to retrieve the lost item. Comedy throughout.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Disneynerd719 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny Christmas story
What a fun read, such a magical Christmas story. It is full of jolly humor. Wine shop manager get hit on the head by a star Then we have a Guardian from another realm mixed in with Christmas what else can you ask for.
Tropes:
Grumpy/Sunshine
Forced Proximity
Accidental Heroine
Fae/Elf in the Human World
The Cynic Thawed

[Barbara Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Allow an afternoon for this delicately sweet, small-town, contemporary, interdimensional, magical, cozy mystery, Christmas rescue quest, romantic comedy fantasy novella, in Bellford, Kansas, featuring alternative reality romance, fae, humor, portals, science fiction, and wine making.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Shannon Binegar-Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh gosh this was such a fun read. Who doesn’t love a magical Christmas story. It is full of jolly humor. Great holiday read. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book provided by booksprout.

[Alisha Diaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the most charming book I have ever read. There were lots of out loud laughing moments as well. I couldn’t put it down! It was a quick fun read. I can’t wait to read more of her books. Fantastic book!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me captivated from beginning to end. Can Holly and Gord save their two worlds? You will have to read this magical book to find out.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[The Book Ssirren · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so cute and fun. I laughed and had the best time with this story. I’m an absolute fool for holiday stories and this one definitely goes on my list for that. I giggled and swooned, and just entered this sweet and fun story. It’s definitely one I’ll revisit.