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Kringletown Christmas #3
Christmas Staycation
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Expected 20 Oct 26Nothing says Merry Christmas like fake fiancés, family pressure, and accidentally falling for your ex's brother.
Nolan never met a spotlight he didn't like. As a major league baseball player with a filthy mouth, an ego the size of the North Pole, and zero interest in behaving, he's perfectly happy breezing into Christmas in Kringletown like the charming disaster everyone expects him to be.
Taran, on the other hand, has made an art form out of keeping the peace. She's polished, careful, and so committed to making everyone else happy that she's somehow agreed to a fake wedding with her ex just to keep her family's holiday from imploding.
There's only one problem: the ex in question is Nolan's brother, and Nolan sees right through her. He knows Taran deserves better than pretending her way through life.
And he'd really like 'better' to be him.
Now Taran is juggling family expectations, holiday chaos, and a man who is far too cocky, far too funny, and far too determined to bulldoze every wall she's ever built.
But with Christmas closing in, secrets snowballing, and one very fake engagement threatening to blow up in spectacular fashion, this holiday season is about to get messy. And someone's sure to end up on the naughty list.
Nolan never met a spotlight he didn't like. As a major league baseball player with a filthy mouth, an ego the size of the North Pole, and zero interest in behaving, he's perfectly happy breezing into Christmas in Kringletown like the charming disaster everyone expects him to be.
Taran, on the other hand, has made an art form out of keeping the peace. She's polished, careful, and so committed to making everyone else happy that she's somehow agreed to a fake wedding with her ex just to keep her family's holiday from imploding.
There's only one problem: the ex in question is Nolan's brother, and Nolan sees right through her. He knows Taran deserves better than pretending her way through life.
And he'd really like 'better' to be him.
Now Taran is juggling family expectations, holiday chaos, and a man who is far too cocky, far too funny, and far too determined to bulldoze every wall she's ever built.
But with Christmas closing in, secrets snowballing, and one very fake engagement threatening to blow up in spectacular fashion, this holiday season is about to get messy. And someone's sure to end up on the naughty list.
480 pages, Paperback
Expected publication October 20, 2026
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When I was in high school I occasionally read books but was consumed by other teenage things so I didn't take the time to appreciate a good book on a cloudy day, wrapped up in a blanket on the couch. It wasn't until I received a Kindle for Christmas one year that my world completely flipped upside down. When looking for books I came across the Contemporary Romance genre and was sold and I haven't turned back since.
You can either find my head buried in my Kindle, listening to inspiring heart ripping music or typing away on the computer twisting and turning the lives of my characters while driving my readers crazy with anticipation.
I currently reside in beautiful Colorado Springs where the sun is always shining and there is a trail waiting to be hiked on every corner. I share a lovely and warm home with the love of my life and my five, four-legged children.
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When I was in high school I occasionally read books but was consumed by other teenage things so I didn't take the time to appreciate a good book on a cloudy day, wrapped up in a blanket on the couch. It wasn't until I received a Kindle for Christmas one year that my world completely flipped upside down. When looking for books I came across the Contemporary Romance genre and was sold and I haven't turned back since.
You can either find my head buried in my Kindle, listening to inspiring heart ripping music or typing away on the computer twisting and turning the lives of my characters while driving my readers crazy with anticipation.
I currently reside in beautiful Colorado Springs where the sun is always shining and there is a trail waiting to be hiked on every corner. I share a lovely and warm home with the love of my life and my five, four-legged children.
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December 6, 2025Yay!! I love this series, so can’t wait! 🩷
October 10, 2026
4.5⭐️
One of the funniest MQ books I’ve listened to!! This audio was absolutely perfect!! Brandon Francis was so & Kelsey Navarro Foster was the perfect Taran!!
First of all, nothing beats a fake dating Christmas romance with humor & did someone say ex’s brother?!? 🤭 these two gave me everything I wanted & more!!
Nolan! This man was so hilarious! The one liners and the comments that kept coming out of his character!! I couldn’t stop smiling and laughing throughout this entire book! Taran!! I am so glad we got her story! Torn between what she thinks she should do and what she wants, her character growth was so good!!
The chemistry and way these two were so perfect for each other & exactly what they each needed, it made this one so much better. Meghan is always gonna write a Christmas rom com that sucks you in, makes you laugh, and what would it be without the spicy mix of a Christmas treat 🤭
I loved this book & having glimpses of some of my fave past characters! Definitely book you’re gonna want on your holiday TBR!!!
Thank you MQ & team for this early ARC & ALC! As always, it didn’t disappoint!!!
One of the funniest MQ books I’ve listened to!! This audio was absolutely perfect!! Brandon Francis was so & Kelsey Navarro Foster was the perfect Taran!!
First of all, nothing beats a fake dating Christmas romance with humor & did someone say ex’s brother?!? 🤭 these two gave me everything I wanted & more!!
Nolan! This man was so hilarious! The one liners and the comments that kept coming out of his character!! I couldn’t stop smiling and laughing throughout this entire book! Taran!! I am so glad we got her story! Torn between what she thinks she should do and what she wants, her character growth was so good!!
The chemistry and way these two were so perfect for each other & exactly what they each needed, it made this one so much better. Meghan is always gonna write a Christmas rom com that sucks you in, makes you laugh, and what would it be without the spicy mix of a Christmas treat 🤭
I loved this book & having glimpses of some of my fave past characters! Definitely book you’re gonna want on your holiday TBR!!!
Thank you MQ & team for this early ARC & ALC! As always, it didn’t disappoint!!!
Want to Read
January 2, 2026National Lampoons Christmas Vacation is my FAVORITE Christmas movie of all time.
If this 3rd installment is based on that - I cannot freaking WAIT!!
If this 3rd installment is based on that - I cannot freaking WAIT!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is a Christmasy good time and exactly what I’ve come to expect from Meghan Quinn!
Nolan is completely unhinged most of the time, and I could not get enough of his commentary. At first, I wasn’t quite sure how he and Taran were going to work because they are literally total opposites, but somehow, it just does. He brings out her fun side, gets her to loosen up, and helps her enjoy the moment a little more.
The narration only added to the hilarity of the whole situation. Brandon Francis absolutely nailed Nolan’s wild, chaotic personality, while Kelsey Navarro-Foster perfectly captured Taran’s stressed out, somewhat rigid personality. Together, they made this audiobook such a fun listen.
If you’ve been loving this series so far, you’re definitely going to love this one too!
Thank you, Meghan Quinn and team for the ALC/ARC.
Nolan is completely unhinged most of the time, and I could not get enough of his commentary. At first, I wasn’t quite sure how he and Taran were going to work because they are literally total opposites, but somehow, it just does. He brings out her fun side, gets her to loosen up, and helps her enjoy the moment a little more.
The narration only added to the hilarity of the whole situation. Brandon Francis absolutely nailed Nolan’s wild, chaotic personality, while Kelsey Navarro-Foster perfectly captured Taran’s stressed out, somewhat rigid personality. Together, they made this audiobook such a fun listen.
If you’ve been loving this series so far, you’re definitely going to love this one too!
Thank you, Meghan Quinn and team for the ALC/ARC.
September 7, 2026
Title: Christmas Staycation
Author: Meghan Quinn
Format: Edelweiss ebook
Genre: Contemporary, romance
Overall score:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
POV’s: Taran (FMC) & Nolan (MMC)
What to expect:
*Fake fiancé / wedding
*Family holiday dramatics
*Ex boyfriend’s brother
Safety:
Some OW/OM drama, only in the form of jealousy. No cheating, or spicy scenes with anyone but the main characters together. No third act breakup.
Review:
This book was the funniest book I have ever read!! I loved every chapter! If you have ever wondered what National Lampoons Christmas Vacation would be like in a contemporary romance book, here it is!! We even get a little hint as to what Margo and Todd might be up to these days…IYKYK.
Taran first meets Nolan at a strip club and it was lust at first sight for him. She unfortunately ends up dating his brother, but after a few years Taran and Guy realize it isn’t working, they split up, and are going to announce their breakup after the holidays.
Unfortunately their families have different plans for them and chaos ensues! Be ready for RV spicy times, a mysterious sick aunt, and a raunchy family game night. There are so many great scenes in this book, I enjoyed every bit of it!
Thank you to the author, Sourcebooks, Bloom Books, and Edelweiss for the opportunity to read and review this book!
Author: Meghan Quinn
Format: Edelweiss ebook
Genre: Contemporary, romance
Overall score:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
POV’s: Taran (FMC) & Nolan (MMC)
What to expect:
*Fake fiancé / wedding
*Family holiday dramatics
*Ex boyfriend’s brother
Safety:
Some OW/OM drama, only in the form of jealousy. No cheating, or spicy scenes with anyone but the main characters together. No third act breakup.
Review:
This book was the funniest book I have ever read!! I loved every chapter! If you have ever wondered what National Lampoons Christmas Vacation would be like in a contemporary romance book, here it is!! We even get a little hint as to what Margo and Todd might be up to these days…IYKYK.
Taran first meets Nolan at a strip club and it was lust at first sight for him. She unfortunately ends up dating his brother, but after a few years Taran and Guy realize it isn’t working, they split up, and are going to announce their breakup after the holidays.
Unfortunately their families have different plans for them and chaos ensues! Be ready for RV spicy times, a mysterious sick aunt, and a raunchy family game night. There are so many great scenes in this book, I enjoyed every bit of it!
Thank you to the author, Sourcebooks, Bloom Books, and Edelweiss for the opportunity to read and review this book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
✨ ARC/ALC Review✨
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ♾️
🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
OH MY GOD! Meghan Quinn had me freaking DYING with this book! She nailed these characters. Wait, or the did the characters nail each other? Either way, this book was awesome!
From the prologue alone, I knew I was in for a good time. It was hilarious and so on par for a Meghan Quinn book. I absolutely love how she brings the narrator into her stories, and the humor throughout this one was absolutely ridiculous in the best way. I got funny looks listening to this on my morning walks!
But can we talk about Nolan?! Nolan, Nolan, Nolan. I freaking LOVE this man! He's so carefree, nothing seems to faze him, and he just keeps coming back for more. He's completely obsessed with Taran, and the poor girl has no idea just how long he's liked her. My heart genuinely broke for him at times because this man was all in before she even knew it! Then finding out why he can so easily be carefree makes your heart swell.
Taran has a little bit of that black cat energy, and I'm here for it. She's stubborn, gets stuck in her own head (way more often than she should), and doesn't always want to communicate. But Nolan makes her talk things through, lets her be annoyed, and doesn't take any of it personally. I loved that about him! I need to be more like him, on this. He doesn't care that she was engaged to his brother or what anyone else thinks. He wants her, and that's that. It was just that simple.
And don't even get me started on how secretly romantic this man is! The sledding, the surprises, and the absolutely unhinged things that come out of his mouth. I swear, Taran would never have a boring day with Nolan.
Between the charades, the whole Dale situation, the freaking JAM JAMS, and whatever Meghan Quinn was doing in chapter 39 (HOT HOT HOT), I was either laughing my ass off or completely swooning. So many feelings with this book.
And can we PLEASE talk about the audiobook?! Brandon Francis, Kelsey Navarro Foster, and the entire full cast were absolutely phenomenal with all the characters. They brought these characters to life in the best possible way! The way they played off one another had me genuinely giggling throughout the book. I seriously don't think a better cast could have been picked for this story. They made an already hilarious book that much more entertaining!
What to Expect:
🎄Holiday Romance
🎄Ex’s Brother
🎄Baseball Romance
🎄He Falls First and Hard
🎄Opposites Attract
🎄Spicy Romance
🎄Small Town Romance
🎄Rom Com
Meghan (and your team!) THANK YOU so much for allowing me to have a copy of this ALC/ARC. I am forever grateful to be on your team. I can not wait for what comes next from you!
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ♾️
🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
OH MY GOD! Meghan Quinn had me freaking DYING with this book! She nailed these characters. Wait, or the did the characters nail each other? Either way, this book was awesome!
From the prologue alone, I knew I was in for a good time. It was hilarious and so on par for a Meghan Quinn book. I absolutely love how she brings the narrator into her stories, and the humor throughout this one was absolutely ridiculous in the best way. I got funny looks listening to this on my morning walks!
But can we talk about Nolan?! Nolan, Nolan, Nolan. I freaking LOVE this man! He's so carefree, nothing seems to faze him, and he just keeps coming back for more. He's completely obsessed with Taran, and the poor girl has no idea just how long he's liked her. My heart genuinely broke for him at times because this man was all in before she even knew it! Then finding out why he can so easily be carefree makes your heart swell.
Taran has a little bit of that black cat energy, and I'm here for it. She's stubborn, gets stuck in her own head (way more often than she should), and doesn't always want to communicate. But Nolan makes her talk things through, lets her be annoyed, and doesn't take any of it personally. I loved that about him! I need to be more like him, on this. He doesn't care that she was engaged to his brother or what anyone else thinks. He wants her, and that's that. It was just that simple.
And don't even get me started on how secretly romantic this man is! The sledding, the surprises, and the absolutely unhinged things that come out of his mouth. I swear, Taran would never have a boring day with Nolan.
Between the charades, the whole Dale situation, the freaking JAM JAMS, and whatever Meghan Quinn was doing in chapter 39 (HOT HOT HOT), I was either laughing my ass off or completely swooning. So many feelings with this book.
And can we PLEASE talk about the audiobook?! Brandon Francis, Kelsey Navarro Foster, and the entire full cast were absolutely phenomenal with all the characters. They brought these characters to life in the best possible way! The way they played off one another had me genuinely giggling throughout the book. I seriously don't think a better cast could have been picked for this story. They made an already hilarious book that much more entertaining!
What to Expect:
🎄Holiday Romance
🎄Ex’s Brother
🎄Baseball Romance
🎄He Falls First and Hard
🎄Opposites Attract
🎄Spicy Romance
🎄Small Town Romance
🎄Rom Com
Meghan (and your team!) THANK YOU so much for allowing me to have a copy of this ALC/ARC. I am forever grateful to be on your team. I can not wait for what comes next from you!
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December 31, 2025NOT a review, but I just finished Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal, and I have what I think is a pretty good guess as to who will be featured in the next book. I don't want to spoil anything, just excited to see if it comes to fruition.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you so much Meghan Quinn for sending me this ARC!
Christmas Staycation is a Romantic Comedy book and the third in a series of standalones and I absolutely loved Taran and Nolan’s story!
After years together Taran and Guy broke off their engagement, but with their families visiting for Christmas, they don’t want to disappoint anyone and decide to pretend to still be together. The only person who figures out the truth is Nolan, Guy’s brother, who has liked Taran for years and decides it’s finally time to make his move. Between planning a fake wedding, their families’ shenanigans and forced proximity, Taran realizes Nolan is more than the annoying man child she expected and his plan to make her fall for him might actually work.
This book was so much fun from start to finish and I loved every second I spent reading it. With two families planning a wedding under one roof there was a lot of chaos, drama and hilarious situations, I was laughing out loud many times at everything that was happening. Taran and Nolan were amazing as the main characters, they are the definition of opposites attract and I loved how they fit together perfectly and were just what the other needed. Nolan stole the show with his personality, he was a true golden retriever with no boundaries and I was crying from laughing at times at things that were coming out from his mouth, he was simply hilarious and I loved him and how he was teaching Taran to have some fun and let loose. These two were incredible together, their banter was amazing and the tension was palpable, Nolan definitely fell first and it was amazing to see him trying to prove to Taran that not everything is a joke to him and how he cares about her and while it was a delicious slow burn, the spicy scenes later on were *chief’s kiss*. I also loved both their families and seeing familiar faces from the previous books.
Christmas Staycation is a really great rom-com that is sure to get you in Christmas mood, I loved it and recommend it and of course the previous books to everyone. I already can’t wait for Meghan’s next book!
Christmas Staycation is a Romantic Comedy book and the third in a series of standalones and I absolutely loved Taran and Nolan’s story!
After years together Taran and Guy broke off their engagement, but with their families visiting for Christmas, they don’t want to disappoint anyone and decide to pretend to still be together. The only person who figures out the truth is Nolan, Guy’s brother, who has liked Taran for years and decides it’s finally time to make his move. Between planning a fake wedding, their families’ shenanigans and forced proximity, Taran realizes Nolan is more than the annoying man child she expected and his plan to make her fall for him might actually work.
This book was so much fun from start to finish and I loved every second I spent reading it. With two families planning a wedding under one roof there was a lot of chaos, drama and hilarious situations, I was laughing out loud many times at everything that was happening. Taran and Nolan were amazing as the main characters, they are the definition of opposites attract and I loved how they fit together perfectly and were just what the other needed. Nolan stole the show with his personality, he was a true golden retriever with no boundaries and I was crying from laughing at times at things that were coming out from his mouth, he was simply hilarious and I loved him and how he was teaching Taran to have some fun and let loose. These two were incredible together, their banter was amazing and the tension was palpable, Nolan definitely fell first and it was amazing to see him trying to prove to Taran that not everything is a joke to him and how he cares about her and while it was a delicious slow burn, the spicy scenes later on were *chief’s kiss*. I also loved both their families and seeing familiar faces from the previous books.
Christmas Staycation is a really great rom-com that is sure to get you in Christmas mood, I loved it and recommend it and of course the previous books to everyone. I already can’t wait for Meghan’s next book!
October 11, 2026
✩4.5
✦What to Expect✦
•Christmas Small Town
•He Fell First and harder
•Ex-fiancé’s Brother
•Spicy Time With A Holiday Treat
•Opposites Attract
•Forced Proximity
✦Characters✦
•Taran Taylor
•Nolan Hart
✦Narrated By✦
•Brandon Francis & Kelsey Navarro Foster
•Full Cast: Teddy Hamilton, Vanessa Edwin, Shane East, & J.F. Harding
✦Fav Quotes✦
I know exactly what I want for Christmas this year, and I’ll be damned if Santa doesn’t deliver.
Nog the hog this holiday season.’
✦Thoughts✦
Just what I needed 👏🏼
As always this audio is phenomenal and hysterical. I had such a good time immersive reading this.
Nolan is hilarious and so quick with his comebacks. The banter was PERFECT!!!
These two had me cracking the f up!! I loved Nolan’s shenanigans so much.
I loved getting Guys POV too!
Aunt Cindy!!!!! lol didn’t see that coming I’m cackling
•ARC Read•
✦ Bookish links to follow ✦
Bookstagram • Goodreads • BookBub • Storygraph • Fable
✦What to Expect✦
•Christmas Small Town
•He Fell First and harder
•Ex-fiancé’s Brother
•Spicy Time With A Holiday Treat
•Opposites Attract
•Forced Proximity
✦Characters✦
•Taran Taylor
•Nolan Hart
✦Narrated By✦
•Brandon Francis & Kelsey Navarro Foster
•Full Cast: Teddy Hamilton, Vanessa Edwin, Shane East, & J.F. Harding
✦Fav Quotes✦
I know exactly what I want for Christmas this year, and I’ll be damned if Santa doesn’t deliver.
Nog the hog this holiday season.’
✦Thoughts✦
Just what I needed 👏🏼
As always this audio is phenomenal and hysterical. I had such a good time immersive reading this.
Nolan is hilarious and so quick with his comebacks. The banter was PERFECT!!!
These two had me cracking the f up!! I loved Nolan’s shenanigans so much.
I loved getting Guys POV too!
Aunt Cindy!!!!! lol didn’t see that coming I’m cackling
•ARC Read•
✦ Bookish links to follow ✦
Bookstagram • Goodreads • BookBub • Storygraph • Fable
Review of advance copy received from Author
Meghan Quinn never fails to make me laugh!
Review of advance copy received from Author
✨ARC/ALC Review✨
Christmas Staycation
(Book 3 The Kringletown Series)
By Meghan Quinn
Doing anything with an ex-boyfriend’s brother might be considered taboo in some boring circles, but do you know what I say? All’s fair in love and Christmas, baby. If you’re up for grabs, I’m f***ing going for it, fake wedding or not.
“I’ve never had a problem seeing you, Nolan. The problem has been that I’ve seen you too much. You shifted my way of thinking and especially as things started to go south for me and Guy, do you know what made me hold on to him just a little bit longer? Getting a chance to see you one more time.”
Shy on the streets, a freak in the sheets—that’s my baby.
Christmas on crack!! That is what Nolan and Taran’s story is! It’s fun, festive and filthy. I knew Nolan was going to be hilarious but I was not prepared for this chaotic, feral man child! He is a tornado of curse words, debauchery, and sex appeal. And he is absolutely obsessed with Taran! Taran is a people pleaser, and is trying to pull off a fake wedding to please her family. But once Nolan comes into town, he starts slowly winning her over. Taran realizes Nolan is the only person who actually listens to her and pays attention to her needs, who knows her. Nolan being the carefree goofball that he is, gives Taran the courage to start loosening up too and choosing herself for once. Throw in references to Christmas Vacation, my favorite Christmas movie ever, and this book is a banger! The tension may be a build and slow burn, but dang! Once that match is lit, the spice hits the roof! Please tell me how, how did Meghan make eggnog hot?!
The full cast audio is amazing! The cast hit this one out of the park! Highly recommended an immersive read! Blown away by how fun and raunchy this Christmas book is, such a fun read, and I highly suggest you read it to! My favorite of The Kringletown series!
Thank you so much Meghan Quinn and Team Meghan Quinn for the chance to ARC and ALC!
Tropes:
Christmas Small Town
He Falls First and Hard
Ex-Fiancés Brother
Opposites Attract
Forced Proximity
Holiday Romance
Baseball Romance
Slow Burn
Spice starts at: 59%
Spice: 3/4
Stars: 5/5♾️
Available on October 20th
Christmas Staycation
(Book 3 The Kringletown Series)
By Meghan Quinn
Doing anything with an ex-boyfriend’s brother might be considered taboo in some boring circles, but do you know what I say? All’s fair in love and Christmas, baby. If you’re up for grabs, I’m f***ing going for it, fake wedding or not.
“I’ve never had a problem seeing you, Nolan. The problem has been that I’ve seen you too much. You shifted my way of thinking and especially as things started to go south for me and Guy, do you know what made me hold on to him just a little bit longer? Getting a chance to see you one more time.”
Shy on the streets, a freak in the sheets—that’s my baby.
Christmas on crack!! That is what Nolan and Taran’s story is! It’s fun, festive and filthy. I knew Nolan was going to be hilarious but I was not prepared for this chaotic, feral man child! He is a tornado of curse words, debauchery, and sex appeal. And he is absolutely obsessed with Taran! Taran is a people pleaser, and is trying to pull off a fake wedding to please her family. But once Nolan comes into town, he starts slowly winning her over. Taran realizes Nolan is the only person who actually listens to her and pays attention to her needs, who knows her. Nolan being the carefree goofball that he is, gives Taran the courage to start loosening up too and choosing herself for once. Throw in references to Christmas Vacation, my favorite Christmas movie ever, and this book is a banger! The tension may be a build and slow burn, but dang! Once that match is lit, the spice hits the roof! Please tell me how, how did Meghan make eggnog hot?!
The full cast audio is amazing! The cast hit this one out of the park! Highly recommended an immersive read! Blown away by how fun and raunchy this Christmas book is, such a fun read, and I highly suggest you read it to! My favorite of The Kringletown series!
Thank you so much Meghan Quinn and Team Meghan Quinn for the chance to ARC and ALC!
Tropes:
Christmas Small Town
He Falls First and Hard
Ex-Fiancés Brother
Opposites Attract
Forced Proximity
Holiday Romance
Baseball Romance
Slow Burn
Spice starts at: 59%
Spice: 3/4
Stars: 5/5♾️
Available on October 20th
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is book three in the Kringletown Christmas series featuring Nolan and Taran (and Guy.)
This is another great romcom from this author. I wasn't sure I was going to like Nolan after getting to know him in another book, but his wild personality grew on me. He is definitely a character to remember! He met and lusts after Taran first, but she ends up dating his buttoned-up brother, Guy.
Five years later, Taran and Guy call it quits on their relationship and engagement, but their families don't know and are visiting for the holidays. They think everything will be fine until their parents and her sister decide it would be a perfect time for their wedding? Shenanigans ensue! Plus, her real feelings that develop for Nolan don't help the situation at all, either.
This is a fun read. I don't know where the author comes up with some of her ideas or characters but they sure are original. Guystopher as a name? Poor guy!
I would call this a slow burn as the spicy times really don't start happening until almost the 60% mark in the story. When they do, hold on, though...fun things with eggnog!
I did an immersive read with the audio. It is narrated in duet by a full cast - Kelsey Navarro Foster, Brandon Francis and JF Harding, Shane East, Vanessa Edwin and Teddy Hamilton. They are all excellent in their voice acting, but JF Harding as Guy was the best. I can't see anyone else as Guy. "Mother, may I" had me laughing so much!
Thank you to the author for an advanced readers copy/advanced listeners copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This is another great romcom from this author. I wasn't sure I was going to like Nolan after getting to know him in another book, but his wild personality grew on me. He is definitely a character to remember! He met and lusts after Taran first, but she ends up dating his buttoned-up brother, Guy.
Five years later, Taran and Guy call it quits on their relationship and engagement, but their families don't know and are visiting for the holidays. They think everything will be fine until their parents and her sister decide it would be a perfect time for their wedding? Shenanigans ensue! Plus, her real feelings that develop for Nolan don't help the situation at all, either.
This is a fun read. I don't know where the author comes up with some of her ideas or characters but they sure are original. Guystopher as a name? Poor guy!
I would call this a slow burn as the spicy times really don't start happening until almost the 60% mark in the story. When they do, hold on, though...fun things with eggnog!
I did an immersive read with the audio. It is narrated in duet by a full cast - Kelsey Navarro Foster, Brandon Francis and JF Harding, Shane East, Vanessa Edwin and Teddy Hamilton. They are all excellent in their voice acting, but JF Harding as Guy was the best. I can't see anyone else as Guy. "Mother, may I" had me laughing so much!
Thank you to the author for an advanced readers copy/advanced listeners copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
October 11, 2026
Christmas Staycation by Meghan Quinn eARC and ALC Review 🎄
This was a freaking jolly good time. I have never laughed so hard or enjoyed myself so much while listening to an audiobook before. Everything about this one is such a dang vibe. I will be trying to get everyone to read this one this holiday season because oh my gosh, Megan’s humor is unlike anything else and I need everyone to experience this one.
Brandon Francis is absolutely phenomenal as Nolan and omg this MMC. I cannot with him. He’s so damn funny, witty, and the freaking sweetest. I’ll never be over him and the way he yearns for Taran. This man is so down bad but he isn’t afraid to admit it. His mouth is filthy and his come backs and comments literally had me cackling.
Kelsey Navarro Foster is the perfect Taran and brought this FMC to life. Taran is so rigid and calculated, she really does need her ex fiancés brother to spice up her life and bring out some spontaneity…and boy, does he ever.
Truly this book is fantastic. I had such a great time listening to this one and I will be singing its praises and talking it up to any and everyone.
Meghan does it again 🤭
What to expect:
Christmas small town
He fell first and harder
Ex fiancés brother
Spicy time with holiday treat
Opposites attract
Forced proximity
Thank you so much Meghan and team for the arc and alc!
This was a freaking jolly good time. I have never laughed so hard or enjoyed myself so much while listening to an audiobook before. Everything about this one is such a dang vibe. I will be trying to get everyone to read this one this holiday season because oh my gosh, Megan’s humor is unlike anything else and I need everyone to experience this one.
Brandon Francis is absolutely phenomenal as Nolan and omg this MMC. I cannot with him. He’s so damn funny, witty, and the freaking sweetest. I’ll never be over him and the way he yearns for Taran. This man is so down bad but he isn’t afraid to admit it. His mouth is filthy and his come backs and comments literally had me cackling.
Kelsey Navarro Foster is the perfect Taran and brought this FMC to life. Taran is so rigid and calculated, she really does need her ex fiancés brother to spice up her life and bring out some spontaneity…and boy, does he ever.
Truly this book is fantastic. I had such a great time listening to this one and I will be singing its praises and talking it up to any and everyone.
Meghan does it again 🤭
What to expect:
Christmas small town
He fell first and harder
Ex fiancés brother
Spicy time with holiday treat
Opposites attract
Forced proximity
Thank you so much Meghan and team for the arc and alc!
October 11, 2026
“Trying to get you out of your head, babe. I can see those wheels turning.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tell me why this silly little Christmas romance is my favorite Meghan Quinn book so far?? Taran and Guy have been broken up for a while but haven’t shared the news to family. Suddenly the whole crew is planning them a Christmas wedding and they don’t want to let everyone down.
Nolan is Guy’s brother and is a male stripper to make extra money in the baseball off season. He met Taran years ago at a bachelorette party and has had a thing for her ever since. Reunited during the fake wedding planning, sparks fly.
Taran is extremely type A and doesn’t know how to let loose. Nolan is all over the place - somewhat chaotic and very forthcoming with his sexual desires and commentary. Through all the innuendo and straight up dirty talking, he has eyes for only one woman and is a complete sweetheart.
I could not stop reading this book. It was hot, laugh out loud funny, and really sweet. I read part of this on kindle and also listened. The narration is SOO GOOD.
Thank you to Meghan Quinn for the e-arc and ALC. All opinions are my own.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tell me why this silly little Christmas romance is my favorite Meghan Quinn book so far?? Taran and Guy have been broken up for a while but haven’t shared the news to family. Suddenly the whole crew is planning them a Christmas wedding and they don’t want to let everyone down.
Nolan is Guy’s brother and is a male stripper to make extra money in the baseball off season. He met Taran years ago at a bachelorette party and has had a thing for her ever since. Reunited during the fake wedding planning, sparks fly.
Taran is extremely type A and doesn’t know how to let loose. Nolan is all over the place - somewhat chaotic and very forthcoming with his sexual desires and commentary. Through all the innuendo and straight up dirty talking, he has eyes for only one woman and is a complete sweetheart.
I could not stop reading this book. It was hot, laugh out loud funny, and really sweet. I read part of this on kindle and also listened. The narration is SOO GOOD.
Thank you to Meghan Quinn for the e-arc and ALC. All opinions are my own.
October 9, 2026
Merry Quinnmas! She’s done it again! I knew I was going to be hooked when I found out the MMC was Nolan after seeing him in Just for the Plot and I was absolutely correct.
Bring back in Kringletown feels like the equivalent of being comfy on the couch with a bowl of popcorn and putting on your favorite Christmas movie.
Taran and Nolan are the ultimate example of opposites attract and watching how they hilariously balance each other is wildly entertaining.
I also really loved getting some of Guy’s chapters too because 1) hilarious 2) HIS GOVERNMENT NAME 💀 3) did I mention hilarious?
This book is filled with so many fun nods to previous books and all the Christmas Vacation Easter eggs. If you have the chance, absolutely check out the audiobook. The full cast narration is perfection. There’s just something about hearing that narrator voice that fills me with such joy.
Thank you to Meghan Quinn and Good Girls PR for the ARC and ALC!
Bring back in Kringletown feels like the equivalent of being comfy on the couch with a bowl of popcorn and putting on your favorite Christmas movie.
Taran and Nolan are the ultimate example of opposites attract and watching how they hilariously balance each other is wildly entertaining.
I also really loved getting some of Guy’s chapters too because 1) hilarious 2) HIS GOVERNMENT NAME 💀 3) did I mention hilarious?
This book is filled with so many fun nods to previous books and all the Christmas Vacation Easter eggs. If you have the chance, absolutely check out the audiobook. The full cast narration is perfection. There’s just something about hearing that narrator voice that fills me with such joy.
Thank you to Meghan Quinn and Good Girls PR for the ARC and ALC!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Just when you think her books can't get any funnier, I laugh so hard my stomach hurts and I can't catch my breath. Nolan is literally so annoying. Like annoying how your significant other is always bothering you, but he knows you like it and you know you like it and so its just canon. The laughter was nonstop and the moments that were in secret were so perfect. The Guy POVs were absolutely perfect and unhinged and dorky and genuinely the perfect balance to the nonsense going on in Nolan's brain. The town and the characters just kept throwing curveballs at us and it was just the best time. Their chemistry was fun and even though this is a Christmas themed book, I had an amazing time just living in this universe and having a giggling good time.
Thanks to Bloom for the ALC and ARC.
Thanks to Bloom for the ALC and ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you MQ and team for the advanced audio book. In terms of audio MQ truly does the best with full casts.
Ive loved Nolan from Megan's other series so I was excited he was getting a book.
I love she kept him as unhinged and wild as he has been.
I didnt find myself laughing outloud as much but it was still funny. The amount of spice and spice talk gets to be a bit much for me in these books.
Ive loved Nolan from Megan's other series so I was excited he was getting a book.
I love she kept him as unhinged and wild as he has been.
I didnt find myself laughing outloud as much but it was still funny. The amount of spice and spice talk gets to be a bit much for me in these books.
September 16, 2026
I cried laughing throughout 😂
Want to Read
September 20, 2026of course I have to complete the series
Want to Read
December 29, 2025Cannot wait for another Quinnmas!
Review of advance copy
Christmas Staycation by Meghan Quinn
Book #164 of 2026 | Barrel Proof Review
4.5 Stars
If you've followed me for any amount of time, you know I'm a Meghan Quinn superfan. And I'll stand by this statement until someone proves me wrong: Nobody does romantic comedies quite like Meghan Quinn.
So when I received an advance listening copy of Christmas Staycation courtesy of Meghan Quinn and Good Girls PR, Christmas came early this year.
And good Lord, did Nolan and Taran bring the house down with this one.
Taran has somehow found herself faking an engagement to her ex, Guy, to keep her family happy and give her aunt what could be one last wonderful Christmas memory. It's an absolutely ridiculous situation, but one rooted in something genuinely heartfelt.
Enter Nolan, Guy's brother. Professional baseball player. Apparently a stripper, too. Full-time menace to society.
This man rolls into Kringletown driving a dilapidated vintage RV that would make Cousin Eddie from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation shed a tear of pride. Naturally, he parks this magnificent disaster right in Taran's driveway, ready to watch the entire fake wedding go down in flames.
I was in heaven.
Nolan is outrageous. He's loud, inappropriate, and seemingly incapable of having a conversation without turning something sexual. He's also one of those men who falls first and falls hard. I'll admit, there were moments when I wanted to grab him by the shoulders and tell him to calm the hell down for five minutes.
But that's part of his charm. Mostly.
Taran, meanwhile, is desperately trying to keep everyone else happy while watching her sister Story live what seems like a perfect, storybook life. She just wants her own happy ending, if she can survive Christmas long enough to find it.
Together, these two create the dirtiest Christmas movie you've ever seen. Their chemistry is fantastic, their banter is ridiculous, and I laughed so hard at some of their interactions.
And while the entire supporting cast is phenomenal, I have to give Guy a special mention. That man secretly steals just about every scene he's in. Just read the damn book.
As with most Meghan Quinn novels, this one absolutely flew by. The story stays fresh, the comedy and romance balance each other beautifully, and there's always something happening to keep you entertained.
And can we talk about the writing for a second?
Anyone who can do what Meghan Quinn did with candy canes, chocolate-covered cherries, and eggnog deserves every bit of praise they receive.
And possibly a stern talking-to.
No, this isn't East of Eden. But I'm not picking up a Meghan Quinn romantic comedy looking for Steinbeck. I'm looking for ridiculous situations, outrageous dialogue, unforgettable chemistry, and enough heart to remind me why I love romance.
And Quinn delivers every single time.
What surprised me most was how much genuine emotion she managed to weave into all the holiday chaos. Beneath the inappropriate jokes is a story about a woman who's spent so much time making everyone else happy that she's forgotten she deserves happiness herself.
And Nolan, despite being an obnoxiously lovable disaster, sees that.
Not every memorable romance needs to leave me crying on the floor. Sometimes a book earns its place among my favorites because it makes me ridiculously happy.
I think Christmas Staycation might actually be my favorite of this trilogy. It was one of my most anticipated releases of the year, and it absolutely lived up to those expectations.
A huge thank-you to Meghan Quinn and Good Girls PR for providing me with an advance listening copy in exchange for my honest review.
🥃 Barrel Proof Score
📖 Storytelling & Hook 5.0
👥 Character Work 4.5
⏱️ Pacing 4.0
✍️ Prose & Style 4.5
❤️ Emotional Impact 5.0
Barrel Proof Average 4.6/5
Final Rating 4.5/5
Final Pour:
Christmas Staycation is everything I love about Meghan Quinn. Outrageous comedy, unforgettable characters, ridiculous chemistry, and just enough heart to make all the chaos worthwhile.
It's the kind of Christmas story that would make Hallmark blush, and I loved every inappropriate minute of it.
Book #164 of 2026 | Barrel Proof Review
4.5 Stars
If you've followed me for any amount of time, you know I'm a Meghan Quinn superfan. And I'll stand by this statement until someone proves me wrong: Nobody does romantic comedies quite like Meghan Quinn.
So when I received an advance listening copy of Christmas Staycation courtesy of Meghan Quinn and Good Girls PR, Christmas came early this year.
And good Lord, did Nolan and Taran bring the house down with this one.
Taran has somehow found herself faking an engagement to her ex, Guy, to keep her family happy and give her aunt what could be one last wonderful Christmas memory. It's an absolutely ridiculous situation, but one rooted in something genuinely heartfelt.
Enter Nolan, Guy's brother. Professional baseball player. Apparently a stripper, too. Full-time menace to society.
This man rolls into Kringletown driving a dilapidated vintage RV that would make Cousin Eddie from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation shed a tear of pride. Naturally, he parks this magnificent disaster right in Taran's driveway, ready to watch the entire fake wedding go down in flames.
I was in heaven.
Nolan is outrageous. He's loud, inappropriate, and seemingly incapable of having a conversation without turning something sexual. He's also one of those men who falls first and falls hard. I'll admit, there were moments when I wanted to grab him by the shoulders and tell him to calm the hell down for five minutes.
But that's part of his charm. Mostly.
Taran, meanwhile, is desperately trying to keep everyone else happy while watching her sister Story live what seems like a perfect, storybook life. She just wants her own happy ending, if she can survive Christmas long enough to find it.
Together, these two create the dirtiest Christmas movie you've ever seen. Their chemistry is fantastic, their banter is ridiculous, and I laughed so hard at some of their interactions.
And while the entire supporting cast is phenomenal, I have to give Guy a special mention. That man secretly steals just about every scene he's in. Just read the damn book.
As with most Meghan Quinn novels, this one absolutely flew by. The story stays fresh, the comedy and romance balance each other beautifully, and there's always something happening to keep you entertained.
And can we talk about the writing for a second?
Anyone who can do what Meghan Quinn did with candy canes, chocolate-covered cherries, and eggnog deserves every bit of praise they receive.
And possibly a stern talking-to.
No, this isn't East of Eden. But I'm not picking up a Meghan Quinn romantic comedy looking for Steinbeck. I'm looking for ridiculous situations, outrageous dialogue, unforgettable chemistry, and enough heart to remind me why I love romance.
And Quinn delivers every single time.
What surprised me most was how much genuine emotion she managed to weave into all the holiday chaos. Beneath the inappropriate jokes is a story about a woman who's spent so much time making everyone else happy that she's forgotten she deserves happiness herself.
And Nolan, despite being an obnoxiously lovable disaster, sees that.
Not every memorable romance needs to leave me crying on the floor. Sometimes a book earns its place among my favorites because it makes me ridiculously happy.
I think Christmas Staycation might actually be my favorite of this trilogy. It was one of my most anticipated releases of the year, and it absolutely lived up to those expectations.
A huge thank-you to Meghan Quinn and Good Girls PR for providing me with an advance listening copy in exchange for my honest review.
🥃 Barrel Proof Score
📖 Storytelling & Hook 5.0
👥 Character Work 4.5
⏱️ Pacing 4.0
✍️ Prose & Style 4.5
❤️ Emotional Impact 5.0
Barrel Proof Average 4.6/5
Final Rating 4.5/5
Final Pour:
Christmas Staycation is everything I love about Meghan Quinn. Outrageous comedy, unforgettable characters, ridiculous chemistry, and just enough heart to make all the chaos worthwhile.
It's the kind of Christmas story that would make Hallmark blush, and I loved every inappropriate minute of it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 10, 2026
★★★★★ 5/5 stars — Sugarplums will now always be dilly dongs to me
Looking for a cozy little holiday romance? You know, hot cocoa, a crackling fire, maybe a chaste kiss under the mistletoe? Well, don’t look here! Oh noooo. In Christmas Staycation you get a male stripper narrating his own prologue, fighting the actual narrator for control of the book, and comparing his pecs to his pre-workout gains before he’s even told us what city we’re in. I have never laughed so much at a Christmas poem in my life and I would like to thank Meghan Quinn personally for it 😂.
Nolan basically hijacks the opening pages like a man storming a writers’ room, shoves the narrator into a filing cabinet, and announces he’s rewriting the entire vibe of the novel because apparently “It’s December. It’s cold.” isn’t a vivid enough setting for him. Buddy, I don’t need vivid setting, I need to know why there’s a man in a G-string reciting “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” fan fiction at a bachelorette party. And yet, somehow, by page two I was fully invested in his pec game.
Is it romantic? Sure, in the sense that someone’s cock “sprang” at a stranger within the first five paragraphs. But THEN. Oh I melted. When Nolan finally comes into the picture and finds out about the farce Taran and Guy are putting on? Oh IT. IS. ON. Taran is full game and Nolan makes her know that he will do everything he can to win her because he has been YEARNING for her for YEARS! And his methods of seduction are so fun and, let’s just say, you will feel it, too.
I LOVED everything about this book! Did I read parts out loud to my husband who did not ask and now cannot look at eggnog the same way? Also yes.
Five stars because a book that makes me laugh, blush, and question my own Christmas traditions all within the first chapter deserves nothing less. Santa could never write dialogue this chaotic. 10/10 dilly dongs, would read again, will never hear “sugarplums” the same way.
✨Tropes✨
🏘️ Small Town
🫠 He Falls First
☯️ Opposites Attract
😬 Ex-Fiancé’s Brother
🎄Holiday Romance
😏 Naughty Fun with Eggnog
Thank you so much to the Meghan Quinn Team and Meghan Quinn for this amazing opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review!
Looking for a cozy little holiday romance? You know, hot cocoa, a crackling fire, maybe a chaste kiss under the mistletoe? Well, don’t look here! Oh noooo. In Christmas Staycation you get a male stripper narrating his own prologue, fighting the actual narrator for control of the book, and comparing his pecs to his pre-workout gains before he’s even told us what city we’re in. I have never laughed so much at a Christmas poem in my life and I would like to thank Meghan Quinn personally for it 😂.
Nolan basically hijacks the opening pages like a man storming a writers’ room, shoves the narrator into a filing cabinet, and announces he’s rewriting the entire vibe of the novel because apparently “It’s December. It’s cold.” isn’t a vivid enough setting for him. Buddy, I don’t need vivid setting, I need to know why there’s a man in a G-string reciting “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” fan fiction at a bachelorette party. And yet, somehow, by page two I was fully invested in his pec game.
Is it romantic? Sure, in the sense that someone’s cock “sprang” at a stranger within the first five paragraphs. But THEN. Oh I melted. When Nolan finally comes into the picture and finds out about the farce Taran and Guy are putting on? Oh IT. IS. ON. Taran is full game and Nolan makes her know that he will do everything he can to win her because he has been YEARNING for her for YEARS! And his methods of seduction are so fun and, let’s just say, you will feel it, too.
I LOVED everything about this book! Did I read parts out loud to my husband who did not ask and now cannot look at eggnog the same way? Also yes.
Five stars because a book that makes me laugh, blush, and question my own Christmas traditions all within the first chapter deserves nothing less. Santa could never write dialogue this chaotic. 10/10 dilly dongs, would read again, will never hear “sugarplums” the same way.
✨Tropes✨
🏘️ Small Town
🫠 He Falls First
☯️ Opposites Attract
😬 Ex-Fiancé’s Brother
🎄Holiday Romance
😏 Naughty Fun with Eggnog
Thank you so much to the Meghan Quinn Team and Meghan Quinn for this amazing opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Author
**Audiobook Review**
I should have kept a tally on the amount of times I laughed out loud while listening because I had so much listening to this book. “Christmas Staycation” is a fun, swoony and laugh out loud Christmas, ex fiance’s brother romance that definitely got me in the Christmas spirit.
From the opening paragraph, I knew I was going to be in for classic Meghan Quinn rom-com goodness and I was so right. Nolan is chaotic and unhinged in the best possible way. He has a zest for life, crop tops and having that wow factor with whatever comes out of his mouth. Taran is more focused and likes things in order so when she meets Nolan, he throws a wrench in that perfect world. They had met years prior when Nolan was in the minor leagues and stripping in the offseason and he was down bad for her from that moment. But her dating his brother threw a wrench in his plans and him coming back to Kringletown for her fake marriage ceremony to his brother was what he needed to win her back. Nolan and Taran had fantastic chemistry and I loved all the teasing up until they finally gave in to it. There is no cheating because Taran and Guy are only pretending to be together while he’s waiting for his Christmas bonus before moving out. But their parents have other ideas and they find themselves re-but faked-engaged and slightly guilted into a Christmas wedding because of an older relative. The chaos is plentiful with all of the family staying at Taran’s house and Nolan in the driveway with his RV. Nolan ends up being one of the swooniest guys because you can tell how much he loves Taran. These two were such a great couple and I hope we get more from loveable Kringletown next year.
Kelsey Navarro-Foster and Brandon Francis were fantastic as Taran and Nolan and they were the perfect choices to bring them to life. I loved Kelsey as Taran, her narration was sweet and fun like her. Brandon knocked it out of the park as the charismatic and swoony Nolan. And having Shane East, Vanessa Edwin, JF Harding and Teddy Hamilton as the supporting cast was so great to have.
I should have kept a tally on the amount of times I laughed out loud while listening because I had so much listening to this book. “Christmas Staycation” is a fun, swoony and laugh out loud Christmas, ex fiance’s brother romance that definitely got me in the Christmas spirit.
From the opening paragraph, I knew I was going to be in for classic Meghan Quinn rom-com goodness and I was so right. Nolan is chaotic and unhinged in the best possible way. He has a zest for life, crop tops and having that wow factor with whatever comes out of his mouth. Taran is more focused and likes things in order so when she meets Nolan, he throws a wrench in that perfect world. They had met years prior when Nolan was in the minor leagues and stripping in the offseason and he was down bad for her from that moment. But her dating his brother threw a wrench in his plans and him coming back to Kringletown for her fake marriage ceremony to his brother was what he needed to win her back. Nolan and Taran had fantastic chemistry and I loved all the teasing up until they finally gave in to it. There is no cheating because Taran and Guy are only pretending to be together while he’s waiting for his Christmas bonus before moving out. But their parents have other ideas and they find themselves re-but faked-engaged and slightly guilted into a Christmas wedding because of an older relative. The chaos is plentiful with all of the family staying at Taran’s house and Nolan in the driveway with his RV. Nolan ends up being one of the swooniest guys because you can tell how much he loves Taran. These two were such a great couple and I hope we get more from loveable Kringletown next year.
Kelsey Navarro-Foster and Brandon Francis were fantastic as Taran and Nolan and they were the perfect choices to bring them to life. I loved Kelsey as Taran, her narration was sweet and fun like her. Brandon knocked it out of the park as the charismatic and swoony Nolan. And having Shane East, Vanessa Edwin, JF Harding and Teddy Hamilton as the supporting cast was so great to have.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Laughs from the first page. Nolan (the Hero) is a side character in Bay Area Players series by the author and he makes quite the impression. He doesn't have a care in the world. Doesn't care what people think of him. He is unapologetically himself. He also happens to have an obsession with his brother's fiance, Taran (the Heroine.) And has since the night he met her several years ago, BEFORE she met his brother. She is total opposite of him. More uptight and somewhat straightlaced. A perfect match to his brother. When Guy (the brother,) nervously invites the family home for the holidays, the parents are excited and pretty much coerced them into having a Christmas wedding... despite the fact that they secretly broke up months ago. To keep the family happy, they go along with the charade. That has some trials of its own. Mostly her needing to keep the secret while her ex lays it on a little thick and then there's Nolan. Pushing her buttons every chance he has. Some familiar faces make some appearances. (Which you will appreciate more if you've read How My Neighbor Stole Christmas & Merry Christmas You Filthy Animal. There is a little more than normal sexual content. Not all the act of, but Nolan is a wee bit crude/lewd and again, unapologetic about it. He takes pride in making people uncomfortable. He really has no shame. If that is something that turns you off, you may want to skip this book, as it is a constant throughout the entire story. The spicey scenes themselves are actually pretty minimal, and doesn't start until the last 30& or so of the book. They are steamy though. As I mentioned, lots of laughs. You might feel a little anxiety on Taran's behalf. You may also feel a little sorry for her, for having to deal with Guy. lol It reads easily and quickly, and is hard to put down. Due to the language and sexual content, this is more suited for mature readers. It alternates POV (Taran, Nolan & Guy.)
Review of advance copy received from Author
First, I would like to thank Meghan Quinn for the opportunity to review an ARC copy of Christmas Staycation!
Our third return to Kringle finds us with Taran and her secretly ex-fiance in quite the pickle. Both of their families are coming for Christmas, and they both decide they're throwing them a Christmas wedding. The problem? No one knows that Taran and Guy are no longer together and just trying to get through the holidays before breaking the news. The solution? Go through with the wedding to make everyone happy, but fake it by not signing a marriage certificate.
As the families arrive and the planning starts, Guy's brother Nolan, who has been pining for Taran since he first met her, shows up, and Taran instantly spills the secret that the marriage is fake. Nolan, of course, jumps into action and sees this as his chance to win Taran over.
Throughout the planning, we watch Taran's stress level rise and rise until she reaches her breaking point and spills to the family on the day of the wedding that it's all fake and she's really with Nolan. The two are head over heels for each other, and all ends in a happily ever after!
Frankly, I love this series. The Christmas vibes are off the charts, the spice is unreal, and the banter between the characters is absolutely hilarious. I will say that Nolan's character is a lot. I know he was designed that way to break Taran out of her stiff shell, but at some points, I feel like it takes away from the rest of the book. Overall, that's my only complaint though!
Our third return to Kringle finds us with Taran and her secretly ex-fiance in quite the pickle. Both of their families are coming for Christmas, and they both decide they're throwing them a Christmas wedding. The problem? No one knows that Taran and Guy are no longer together and just trying to get through the holidays before breaking the news. The solution? Go through with the wedding to make everyone happy, but fake it by not signing a marriage certificate.
As the families arrive and the planning starts, Guy's brother Nolan, who has been pining for Taran since he first met her, shows up, and Taran instantly spills the secret that the marriage is fake. Nolan, of course, jumps into action and sees this as his chance to win Taran over.
Throughout the planning, we watch Taran's stress level rise and rise until she reaches her breaking point and spills to the family on the day of the wedding that it's all fake and she's really with Nolan. The two are head over heels for each other, and all ends in a happily ever after!
Frankly, I love this series. The Christmas vibes are off the charts, the spice is unreal, and the banter between the characters is absolutely hilarious. I will say that Nolan's character is a lot. I know he was designed that way to break Taran out of her stiff shell, but at some points, I feel like it takes away from the rest of the book. Overall, that's my only complaint though!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I loved this new installment to the Kringletown series! I will admit this book was not what I was expecting but still loved it just the same!
Guy and Taran were planning on getting married until they realized that they were too much a like and not in love with each other - too bad they had to look like they were going through with the nuptials as a means to not disappoint their respective families. Enter Nolan - Guy's brother who is a professional baseball player and has a brief past with Taran when he was moonlighting as a stripper during the off season. He brings with him chaos - more chaos than the parents bring as well as tension and chemistry between himself and Taran Add in the characters from the previous books in the series as well as hyjinks that Ms Quinn is known to have in her books and you get as great read but can Taran put an end to the wedding farce? With Nolan and Taran get an HEA?? One will have to read and find out.
This is a great read and a perfect addition to the series. It is well written and the chemistry between the characters is off the charts. I loved the verbal sparing that took place as well as never knowing what Nolan would say next! I also enjoyed the return of the characters from the previous books in the series.
Overall, this is a great addition to the series and a perfect holiday read!
Guy and Taran were planning on getting married until they realized that they were too much a like and not in love with each other - too bad they had to look like they were going through with the nuptials as a means to not disappoint their respective families. Enter Nolan - Guy's brother who is a professional baseball player and has a brief past with Taran when he was moonlighting as a stripper during the off season. He brings with him chaos - more chaos than the parents bring as well as tension and chemistry between himself and Taran Add in the characters from the previous books in the series as well as hyjinks that Ms Quinn is known to have in her books and you get as great read but can Taran put an end to the wedding farce? With Nolan and Taran get an HEA?? One will have to read and find out.
This is a great read and a perfect addition to the series. It is well written and the chemistry between the characters is off the charts. I loved the verbal sparing that took place as well as never knowing what Nolan would say next! I also enjoyed the return of the characters from the previous books in the series.
Overall, this is a great addition to the series and a perfect holiday read!
Review of advance copy received from Author
✨ARC/ALC REVIEW✨
If you ever need a book to bring some laughs and joy into your life, read a Meghan Quinn book. Because as outrageous and obnoxious as these characters, storylines, and one liners can be - they're just what you need.
Nolan is the most eye-roll inducing man. Everything out of his mouth is crass. He's so beyond inappropriate but in the best way. He's the guy who says the things you're not supposed to say in public but somehow it's the most charming thing to experience. Because of this, you can't help but fall madly in love with him. His mouth is VILE but good lord, I'd eat it up every damn day.
Taran was such a relatable character and definitely needed some spice in her life. There is literally no better man to push her buttons and quite literally force her out of her comfort zone than Nolan. She's spunky and blunt but somehow in the most opposite ways than Nolan.
Together, these two are the weirdest fever dream. And I loved every second of it. It made me chuckle and it made me 🥵
The antics in this book were in pure MQ fashion - over the top and hilarious. Some people may say it's too much...but if you're reading an MQ book, this is exactly what you've come for.
The audio? 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I love this addition to this series. If you're in the holiday mood - definitely recommend for some wild shenanigans!
Thank you so much to Meghan Quinn for the alc/arc copies 💕
If you ever need a book to bring some laughs and joy into your life, read a Meghan Quinn book. Because as outrageous and obnoxious as these characters, storylines, and one liners can be - they're just what you need.
Nolan is the most eye-roll inducing man. Everything out of his mouth is crass. He's so beyond inappropriate but in the best way. He's the guy who says the things you're not supposed to say in public but somehow it's the most charming thing to experience. Because of this, you can't help but fall madly in love with him. His mouth is VILE but good lord, I'd eat it up every damn day.
Taran was such a relatable character and definitely needed some spice in her life. There is literally no better man to push her buttons and quite literally force her out of her comfort zone than Nolan. She's spunky and blunt but somehow in the most opposite ways than Nolan.
Together, these two are the weirdest fever dream. And I loved every second of it. It made me chuckle and it made me 🥵
The antics in this book were in pure MQ fashion - over the top and hilarious. Some people may say it's too much...but if you're reading an MQ book, this is exactly what you've come for.
The audio? 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I love this addition to this series. If you're in the holiday mood - definitely recommend for some wild shenanigans!
Thank you so much to Meghan Quinn for the alc/arc copies 💕
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Oh my goodness, Meghan Quinn had me freaking laughing out loud with this book! Welcome to Nolan and Taran’s story. it is fun, festive, filthy, and completely unhinged in the best way possible!
From the beginning of the prologue alone, I knew I was in for a wild ride. The humor in this book is everything. Between the charades, sledding, jammies, and of course can’t forget the eggnog, I was either laughing my Hysterically or completely swooning.
Nolan is chaotic, has all the sex appeal and absolute obsession for Taran. His love for Taran is everything. He bring a side out of Taran she don’t see everyday. Taran is stubborn, overthinking, and trying to pull off a fake wedding to please her family. But Nolan helps her put her self first before anyone else.
And the FULL CAST AUDIOBOOK?! Mind blown. Brandon Francis, Kelsey Navarro Foster, and the entire team hit it out of the park with this one!!
By far my favorite of the Kringletown series.
What to Expect:
Holiday / Small Town Rom-Com
Ex-Fiancé’s Brother / Taboo
Baseball Romance
He Falls First & HARD
Opposites Attract
Forced Proximity & High Spice
Thank you so much to Meghan Quinn and Team Meghan Quinn for the ARC/ALC copy! Forever grateful to be chosen to get to read and listen early! Can’t wait to see what else Meghan come
Out with!
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Oh my goodness, Meghan Quinn had me freaking laughing out loud with this book! Welcome to Nolan and Taran’s story. it is fun, festive, filthy, and completely unhinged in the best way possible!
From the beginning of the prologue alone, I knew I was in for a wild ride. The humor in this book is everything. Between the charades, sledding, jammies, and of course can’t forget the eggnog, I was either laughing my Hysterically or completely swooning.
Nolan is chaotic, has all the sex appeal and absolute obsession for Taran. His love for Taran is everything. He bring a side out of Taran she don’t see everyday. Taran is stubborn, overthinking, and trying to pull off a fake wedding to please her family. But Nolan helps her put her self first before anyone else.
And the FULL CAST AUDIOBOOK?! Mind blown. Brandon Francis, Kelsey Navarro Foster, and the entire team hit it out of the park with this one!!
By far my favorite of the Kringletown series.
What to Expect:
Holiday / Small Town Rom-Com
Ex-Fiancé’s Brother / Taboo
Baseball Romance
He Falls First & HARD
Opposites Attract
Forced Proximity & High Spice
Thank you so much to Meghan Quinn and Team Meghan Quinn for the ARC/ALC copy! Forever grateful to be chosen to get to read and listen early! Can’t wait to see what else Meghan come
Out with!
Review of advance copy received from Author
It’s that time Quinnmas is officially here! Meghan Quinn does it again!! Christmas Staycation was absolutely hilarious and just the perfect mix of corny humor (that had me full on cackling btw) and also had some serious conversations. Christmas Staycation has its own take on Christmas Vacation which happens to be one of my favorite Christmas movies. I saw so many similarities which I loved!
Oh Nolan! He cracks me up!! I never knew what he was going to say. Then there were many times where it was like “no way, did he really say/do that?? I was so excited to find out this was going about him since we got glimpses of him from Just for the Plot. One thing I love about Meghan’s books is how interconnected they are!
I also received the ALC and it totally made the book for me! The full cast was amazing and they did an excellent job. Truly felt like I was in Kringletown with Nolan and Taran!
My only reason this wasn’t a full 5 star for me is just wanting a little bit longer ending. Felt like it just kinda just ended quickly. But I still loved this one and can’t wait for release day!
Thank you so much Meghan Quinn and to your wonderful team for this amazing opportunity to be an ARC reader in exchange for my honest review. Truly means the world!
Oh Nolan! He cracks me up!! I never knew what he was going to say. Then there were many times where it was like “no way, did he really say/do that?? I was so excited to find out this was going about him since we got glimpses of him from Just for the Plot. One thing I love about Meghan’s books is how interconnected they are!
I also received the ALC and it totally made the book for me! The full cast was amazing and they did an excellent job. Truly felt like I was in Kringletown with Nolan and Taran!
My only reason this wasn’t a full 5 star for me is just wanting a little bit longer ending. Felt like it just kinda just ended quickly. But I still loved this one and can’t wait for release day!
Thank you so much Meghan Quinn and to your wonderful team for this amazing opportunity to be an ARC reader in exchange for my honest review. Truly means the world!
Review of advance copy
5 ⭐ 3.5 🌶️ 5 🎧
This has been such an incredible series and Taran and Nolan may be my favorite couple yet. I've been so excited for both of their stories and they were sooooo freaking cute together. Nolan Y E A R N E D for her so bad and I couldn't get enough of his ridiculous antics in the name of wooing her. Guy was..... Guy... Yeah... He was ridiculous and I was thrilled he got his HEA too despite probably not actually deserving it *hides face*
The spice was so fun. A deliciously slow burn with so much banter and tension. When it started burning though, it caught fireeee. There's a toys are teammates moment that had me melty inside. Nolan is something else (in all the best ways). We even get some moments of Guy and his girl though his dirty talk gets negative eight chilis, but a B for effort I suppose.
The audio was absolutely perfect in every way. Kelsey Navarro Foster and Brandon Francis head up with multi cast DUET narration also featuring Shane East as our favorite sassy narrator, Vanessa Edwin, JF Harding and Teddy Hamilton. Thank you so much to Good Girls PR for the advanced listen, I absolutely loved it!
This has been such an incredible series and Taran and Nolan may be my favorite couple yet. I've been so excited for both of their stories and they were sooooo freaking cute together. Nolan Y E A R N E D for her so bad and I couldn't get enough of his ridiculous antics in the name of wooing her. Guy was..... Guy... Yeah... He was ridiculous and I was thrilled he got his HEA too despite probably not actually deserving it *hides face*
The spice was so fun. A deliciously slow burn with so much banter and tension. When it started burning though, it caught fireeee. There's a toys are teammates moment that had me melty inside. Nolan is something else (in all the best ways). We even get some moments of Guy and his girl though his dirty talk gets negative eight chilis, but a B for effort I suppose.
The audio was absolutely perfect in every way. Kelsey Navarro Foster and Brandon Francis head up with multi cast DUET narration also featuring Shane East as our favorite sassy narrator, Vanessa Edwin, JF Harding and Teddy Hamilton. Thank you so much to Good Girls PR for the advanced listen, I absolutely loved it!
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