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Holiday Ever After
Happy Holidays aus Fraser Falls!
Statt wie geplant die Karriereleiter im Unternehmen ihrer Familie zu erklimmen, hat Clara Davenport einen PR-Skandal am Hals. Die Spielzeugfirma soll das Design einer Puppe von einem Betrieb aus Fraser Falls gestohlen haben. Kurzerhand reist Clara in die verschneite Kleinstadt, um Schadensbegrenzung zu betreiben. Doch der Erfinder der Holly-Puppe ist ausgerechnet Jack Kelly - der verboten gut aussehende Problemlöser der Stadt, der nicht vorhat, sich ein zweites Mal von einer Davenport übers Ohr hauen zu lassen. Clara will ihm beweisen, dass sie anders ist, und merkt dabei, dass sie ihr Herz nicht nur an die malerische Kleinstadt, sondern auch an Jack verliert ...
Eine winterliche Small-Town-Romance von SPIEGEL-Bestseller-Autorin Hannah Grace
Statt wie geplant die Karriereleiter im Unternehmen ihrer Familie zu erklimmen, hat Clara Davenport einen PR-Skandal am Hals. Die Spielzeugfirma soll das Design einer Puppe von einem Betrieb aus Fraser Falls gestohlen haben. Kurzerhand reist Clara in die verschneite Kleinstadt, um Schadensbegrenzung zu betreiben. Doch der Erfinder der Holly-Puppe ist ausgerechnet Jack Kelly - der verboten gut aussehende Problemlöser der Stadt, der nicht vorhat, sich ein zweites Mal von einer Davenport übers Ohr hauen zu lassen. Clara will ihm beweisen, dass sie anders ist, und merkt dabei, dass sie ihr Herz nicht nur an die malerische Kleinstadt, sondern auch an Jack verliert ...
Eine winterliche Small-Town-Romance von SPIEGEL-Bestseller-Autorin Hannah Grace
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December 23, 2025
4 bright & merry stars
Holiday Ever After is on my nice list this Christmas 🎄🎁
i loved the plot, the romance, and the cast of characters from the most adorable small town. this was such a festive, merry, and sweet read with the perfect dash of spice.
thank you to the author for making this dual pov & for making the characters actually have chemistry and not just insta-lust!!!
as a third-act breakup hater, i wasn’t a huge fan of the conflict near the end. however, it thankfully didn’t ruin the book for me and i was able to understand where both characters were coming from. the characters did a pretty good job at communication.
my first Hannah Grace novel did not disappoint. this may have to be a seasonal re-read each year. if you want something that makes you feel merry and bright, this is your book. ❄️✨
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P.S. can we *please* make this a series and get books for Max and/or Tommy? thank you in advance.
Holiday Ever After is on my nice list this Christmas 🎄🎁
i loved the plot, the romance, and the cast of characters from the most adorable small town. this was such a festive, merry, and sweet read with the perfect dash of spice.
thank you to the author for making this dual pov & for making the characters actually have chemistry and not just insta-lust!!!
as a third-act breakup hater, i wasn’t a huge fan of the conflict near the end. however, it thankfully didn’t ruin the book for me and i was able to understand where both characters were coming from. the characters did a pretty good job at communication.
my first Hannah Grace novel did not disappoint. this may have to be a seasonal re-read each year. if you want something that makes you feel merry and bright, this is your book. ❄️✨
*available on kindle unlimited
P.S. can we *please* make this a series and get books for Max and/or Tommy? thank you in advance.
October 3, 2025
Soooo adorable and cute and sweet and every synonym u can think of.
I was genuinely worried I wouldn’t enjoy this at first but when it kicked in? Fell in love. They became MY people.
Jack is THE secret softy grump of my dreams. My face the entire time in his povs 🥹😫😭🤭🫦😮💨🪭🙂↕️🙂↕️🙂↕️ when I tell u this man was whipped hehe. When he calls here “baby” I melttttt. So simple yet so frigging effective 🤚
Also I love a man that knows the temperament of women 🙂↕️ the way he saw the lady nodding rapidly to what he said and he knew she wasn’t agreeing with him oh no no no “he was gna get it” LMFAOOO I was screaming laffingggg bc yes he did in fact get it 😭🤣
Reading this I was just like “I missed Hannah’s writing 😭” the entire time. It felt like finally coming back to a warm cosy home after spending a whole year adrift in the ocean. Her writing just brings me such comfort it’s hard to explain in real words.
If ur debating reading this bc icebreaker wasn’t ur fav then trust when I say this book is different to her other works.
Anyways read this and thank me later xx
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I need something sweet and happy to break from all the angst and crying 🙏
I was genuinely worried I wouldn’t enjoy this at first but when it kicked in? Fell in love. They became MY people.
Jack is THE secret softy grump of my dreams. My face the entire time in his povs 🥹😫😭🤭🫦😮💨🪭🙂↕️🙂↕️🙂↕️ when I tell u this man was whipped hehe. When he calls here “baby” I melttttt. So simple yet so frigging effective 🤚
Also I love a man that knows the temperament of women 🙂↕️ the way he saw the lady nodding rapidly to what he said and he knew she wasn’t agreeing with him oh no no no “he was gna get it” LMFAOOO I was screaming laffingggg bc yes he did in fact get it 😭🤣
Reading this I was just like “I missed Hannah’s writing 😭” the entire time. It felt like finally coming back to a warm cosy home after spending a whole year adrift in the ocean. Her writing just brings me such comfort it’s hard to explain in real words.
If ur debating reading this bc icebreaker wasn’t ur fav then trust when I say this book is different to her other works.
Anyways read this and thank me later xx
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I need something sweet and happy to break from all the angst and crying 🙏
November 1, 2025
it's like a cute holiday hallmark movie, but I just got a little bored. It truly felt like I was cheating reading this in October rather than waiting until December, but I was too impatient. 😭🎄
November 17, 2025
This was SO CUTE!!!
It was giving Gilmore girls but Christmas!! The town was adorable and I loved all of the side characters too. I’m not sure if this book will be part of a series, but I really hope we get to visit this town again in another one of Hannah’s books!
It was giving Gilmore girls but Christmas!! The town was adorable and I loved all of the side characters too. I’m not sure if this book will be part of a series, but I really hope we get to visit this town again in another one of Hannah’s books!
December 28, 2025
⭑.ᐟ3.5 stars
⤷ spoiler-free review ⋮ ☃︎
"I plan on falling madly in love with you, Clara Davenport. and I'd really like it if you were around to see it."
now playing: Mistletoe by Justin Bieber
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"it's the most beautiful time of the year, lights fill the streets spreading so much cheer, I should be playing in the winter snow but i'ma be under the mistletoe"
⋮ tropes ࣪ ˖𓃴
✴︎ rivals to lovers
✴︎ small town boy x big city girl
✴︎ forced proximity
✴︎ grumpy x sunshine
✴︎ found family
⋮ thoughts ⋆⁺₊❅.
this was a seriously adorable, perfect and the most cozy little Christmas read ever!
the town in this book was so cute, christmassy and easy to visualize. Hannah Grace described the shops and the scenery in the most perfect ways and I want to visit the fictional Fraser Falls myself now.
I also loved the plot; it was fun and I found it unique compared to what a lot of the typical holiday romance books include. also, rather than just placing a problem towards the end of the book for the fuck of it, I felt that the conflict really meshed with the story well and was realistic so I appreciate that a lot.
and the characters oh my god🥹 not only did I love the main characters, but the side characters were all so charming and each one had a special place within the story. I actually loved them so much that if Hannah Grace decided to make this an interconnected series then I will be first in line to read the other books.
so why is my rating a 3.5 and not a 4? honestly, it's simply just because this book wasn't the most memorable for me. I'm not going to think about it for months on end but, 3.5 is still such a strong rating in my books. the vibes this book gave me were exactly what I needed leading up to Christmas and I think everyone should add this cute little book to their holiday tbrs.
⋮ characters Ⰶ
⋮ clara davenport 🧸
my angel. my bad biddy. I loved her so much. like, I would not have expected to love a character this much from a holiday book but damn. she is such a sweetheart and I loved that she had so much emotional depth to her. she was actually hilarious and I admired everything about her; her honesty, her determination, her hard work, she genuinely made this book 10 times more entertaining.
⋮ jack kelly 🎁
he has a dog. I repeat, he has a dog! and his name is Elf. 🥹 need I say more??
no but I enjoyed his character too. in the beginning he was such a grump but I loved watching him melt and give into Clara's charm. he was such a sweet guy and he too had depth to his character; he has always felt that it is his obligation to fix everyone's problems. he is that guy that everyone in the small town relies on to fix their problems and to lend a helping hand and I loved that Clara helped him to realize how he needs to also prioritize himself too.
⋮ overall ⋆˚𝜗𝜚˚⋆
I highly, highly recommend this as a cozy holiday romance. I know Christmas is over and I wish I got around to making this review sooner but for anyone still in the mood, let this be the book you read. and to anyone not in the mood anymore, add it to your tbr for next year 🙂↕️
*ੈ✩‧₊˚--pre read 🎁
I am embarrassingly behind on my christmas / winter themed reads this month but what better way to begin than with a new book by my girl Hannah Grace? christmas book #1
⤷ spoiler-free review ⋮ ☃︎
"I plan on falling madly in love with you, Clara Davenport. and I'd really like it if you were around to see it."
now playing: Mistletoe by Justin Bieber
─•──── 𖦤
"it's the most beautiful time of the year, lights fill the streets spreading so much cheer, I should be playing in the winter snow but i'ma be under the mistletoe"
⋮ tropes ࣪ ˖𓃴
✴︎ rivals to lovers
✴︎ small town boy x big city girl
✴︎ forced proximity
✴︎ grumpy x sunshine
✴︎ found family
⋮ thoughts ⋆⁺₊❅.
this was a seriously adorable, perfect and the most cozy little Christmas read ever!
the town in this book was so cute, christmassy and easy to visualize. Hannah Grace described the shops and the scenery in the most perfect ways and I want to visit the fictional Fraser Falls myself now.
I also loved the plot; it was fun and I found it unique compared to what a lot of the typical holiday romance books include. also, rather than just placing a problem towards the end of the book for the fuck of it, I felt that the conflict really meshed with the story well and was realistic so I appreciate that a lot.
and the characters oh my god🥹 not only did I love the main characters, but the side characters were all so charming and each one had a special place within the story. I actually loved them so much that if Hannah Grace decided to make this an interconnected series then I will be first in line to read the other books.
so why is my rating a 3.5 and not a 4? honestly, it's simply just because this book wasn't the most memorable for me. I'm not going to think about it for months on end but, 3.5 is still such a strong rating in my books. the vibes this book gave me were exactly what I needed leading up to Christmas and I think everyone should add this cute little book to their holiday tbrs.
⋮ characters Ⰶ
⋮ clara davenport 🧸
my angel. my bad biddy. I loved her so much. like, I would not have expected to love a character this much from a holiday book but damn. she is such a sweetheart and I loved that she had so much emotional depth to her. she was actually hilarious and I admired everything about her; her honesty, her determination, her hard work, she genuinely made this book 10 times more entertaining.
⋮ jack kelly 🎁
he has a dog. I repeat, he has a dog! and his name is Elf. 🥹 need I say more??
no but I enjoyed his character too. in the beginning he was such a grump but I loved watching him melt and give into Clara's charm. he was such a sweet guy and he too had depth to his character; he has always felt that it is his obligation to fix everyone's problems. he is that guy that everyone in the small town relies on to fix their problems and to lend a helping hand and I loved that Clara helped him to realize how he needs to also prioritize himself too.
⋮ overall ⋆˚𝜗𝜚˚⋆
I highly, highly recommend this as a cozy holiday romance. I know Christmas is over and I wish I got around to making this review sooner but for anyone still in the mood, let this be the book you read. and to anyone not in the mood anymore, add it to your tbr for next year 🙂↕️
*ੈ✩‧₊˚--pre read 🎁
I am embarrassingly behind on my christmas / winter themed reads this month but what better way to begin than with a new book by my girl Hannah Grace? christmas book #1
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December 18, 2025pre-read:
christmas book #2!! i really enjoyed christmas book #1 and i’m just diving straight to this one because i’ve heard so many good reviews about this! i’m feeling more christmassy than ever and it’s all thanks to the books i’m reading 🤭🎄💚
christmas book #2!! i really enjoyed christmas book #1 and i’m just diving straight to this one because i’ve heard so many good reviews about this! i’m feeling more christmassy than ever and it’s all thanks to the books i’m reading 🤭🎄💚
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December 28, 2025I need a Christmas book to read in between my study breaks 🧍 Hopefully Hannah Grace will help me with that🤞
September 18, 2025
6 ⭐️
as someone who isnt typically an enjoyer of christmas rom coms (mainly hallmark type things) this is the cutest fucking thing ever, i am utterly obsessed with clara and jack and im already itching to get my hands on the audiobook of this.
hannah grace very quickly became a “if she writes, i read” author for me after reading icebreaker almost 3 years ago (this book was fun as fuck, argue with a wall if you disagree i dont wanna hear it). i truly thought it would take at least two or three more books of hers for the main couple to beat out halle and henry as my favorite couple of hers and boy was i sorely proven wrong!! clara and jack (and elf) are EVERYTHING and more 😭
this book completely sweeps you off your feet from the start in every aspect possible. the uniqueness of work field, the quirkiness of fraser falls’ residents, jack the grumpy but insanely perfect golden retriever of a man GOD, clara the baddest sweetest woman alive imho AND ELF. there was simply not a single moment of this book where i wasnt either giggling or swooning over clara and jack.
i am on my knees desperately begging hannah that this will not be the last we see of these characters and fraser falls 🤭
as someone who isnt typically an enjoyer of christmas rom coms (mainly hallmark type things) this is the cutest fucking thing ever, i am utterly obsessed with clara and jack and im already itching to get my hands on the audiobook of this.
hannah grace very quickly became a “if she writes, i read” author for me after reading icebreaker almost 3 years ago (this book was fun as fuck, argue with a wall if you disagree i dont wanna hear it). i truly thought it would take at least two or three more books of hers for the main couple to beat out halle and henry as my favorite couple of hers and boy was i sorely proven wrong!! clara and jack (and elf) are EVERYTHING and more 😭
this book completely sweeps you off your feet from the start in every aspect possible. the uniqueness of work field, the quirkiness of fraser falls’ residents, jack the grumpy but insanely perfect golden retriever of a man GOD, clara the baddest sweetest woman alive imho AND ELF. there was simply not a single moment of this book where i wasnt either giggling or swooning over clara and jack.
i am on my knees desperately begging hannah that this will not be the last we see of these characters and fraser falls 🤭
November 23, 2025
“i plan on falling madly in love with you, clara davenport. and i’d really like it if you were around to see it.”
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ੈ♡˳ rating: 4.99/5 (rounded down to 4 for goodreads)
ੈ♡˳ summary: clara davenport arrives in fraser falls to fix a corporate pr disaster tied to her family’s toy company, which the town believes wronged local maker jack kelly. jack thinks clara is the problem, clara is sure she can win the town over, and the holidays turn their clash into something softer as they face the truth about the past and what they want next.
ੈ♡˳ thoughts:
this book was delightful, like instant cozy brain. hannah grace did it again, but it felt different in the best way. maybe it is the age of the characters, maybe it is the vibe, but i connected with jack and clara more than i have with anyone else in her books. clara is grounded and capable, not just a holiday heroine with twinkle lights in her eyes, and jack is grumpy but not cruel, a man who has actually earned his walls. the whole thing reads like the good version of a hallmark movie, the one with real feelings and believable growth, and it had me wanting to move to a small town, drink hot chocolate, and join the winter festival committee immediately.
the slow burn is perfect. you know they are going to get there, but the way they build trust and fall in love is so patient and satisfying that the journey is the point. i was giggling and kicking my feet like a kid, which is exactly what i want from a christmas romance.
the only reason this is not a full five stars is the third act breakup at about eighty three percent. you know i hate those, especially that late. jack was being a jerk, and i fully salute clara for standing up for herself. she felt honest the whole way through, and i loved that for her. overall it is warm, charming, and so re readable that i already miss the town.
also, yes, die hard is a christmas movie, i do not make the rules.
ੈ♡˳ spice rating: 2/5, sweet heat, more cozy than explicit
ੈ♡˳ tropes:
ꕥ grumpy x sunshine
ꕥ small town holiday romance
ꕥ slow burn
ꕥ enemies to lovers energy, then soft
ꕥ found family and community goodwill
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post read: this book was so cute! third act break up means i can’t give it 5 stars because i hate a third act break up, but this was very close. literally like 4.99 stars. finished this at 1:30am so full review coming in the morning. 💟
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libby hurry up & let me have this book! i can’t believe hannah grace is dropping a christmas themed book. this is what dreams are made of. please and thank you.
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ੈ♡˳ rating: 4.99/5 (rounded down to 4 for goodreads)
ੈ♡˳ summary: clara davenport arrives in fraser falls to fix a corporate pr disaster tied to her family’s toy company, which the town believes wronged local maker jack kelly. jack thinks clara is the problem, clara is sure she can win the town over, and the holidays turn their clash into something softer as they face the truth about the past and what they want next.
ੈ♡˳ thoughts:
this book was delightful, like instant cozy brain. hannah grace did it again, but it felt different in the best way. maybe it is the age of the characters, maybe it is the vibe, but i connected with jack and clara more than i have with anyone else in her books. clara is grounded and capable, not just a holiday heroine with twinkle lights in her eyes, and jack is grumpy but not cruel, a man who has actually earned his walls. the whole thing reads like the good version of a hallmark movie, the one with real feelings and believable growth, and it had me wanting to move to a small town, drink hot chocolate, and join the winter festival committee immediately.
the slow burn is perfect. you know they are going to get there, but the way they build trust and fall in love is so patient and satisfying that the journey is the point. i was giggling and kicking my feet like a kid, which is exactly what i want from a christmas romance.
the only reason this is not a full five stars is the third act breakup at about eighty three percent. you know i hate those, especially that late. jack was being a jerk, and i fully salute clara for standing up for herself. she felt honest the whole way through, and i loved that for her. overall it is warm, charming, and so re readable that i already miss the town.
also, yes, die hard is a christmas movie, i do not make the rules.
ੈ♡˳ spice rating: 2/5, sweet heat, more cozy than explicit
ੈ♡˳ tropes:
ꕥ grumpy x sunshine
ꕥ small town holiday romance
ꕥ slow burn
ꕥ enemies to lovers energy, then soft
ꕥ found family and community goodwill
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post read: this book was so cute! third act break up means i can’t give it 5 stars because i hate a third act break up, but this was very close. literally like 4.99 stars. finished this at 1:30am so full review coming in the morning. 💟
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libby hurry up & let me have this book! i can’t believe hannah grace is dropping a christmas themed book. this is what dreams are made of. please and thank you.
November 3, 2025
✩ 2.45 stars ✩
What to Expect:
➼ Small Town
➼ Enemies-to-Lovers
➼ City Girl x Small Tall Boy
➼ Forced Proximity
➼ Snowed In
➼ Holiday Romance
➼ Dog name “Elf”
➼ Hallmark Christmas Vibes
➼ Narrated by Teddy Hamilton & Christine Lakin
➼ Dual First Person POV
I honestly don’t have a lot to say about this book. This is a small town romance and I usually grade them on a cozy curve, but I didn’t feel much love or warmth for this town and in my opinion, the MC’s didn’t have much of a spark. They were also just kind of bland personality wise and since she intended to leave, the progression of their relationship was somewhat stilted. They would speed ahead and then pull back, but it didn’t really feel like a slow burn which I believe it should have been. There wasn’t much tension between them, they just kind of fell into things in a very mundane way. I haven’t loved most of this authors previous books, so it may be time for me to admit that this author just isn’t for me. I say that now, but you’ll probably catch me reading the next one. 😆 FOMO is real.
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Pre-read: I actually started this yesterday. Hoping to finish it tonight! Of course I’m reading a Christmasy book on Halloween. 😆
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What to Expect:
➼ Small Town
➼ Enemies-to-Lovers
➼ City Girl x Small Tall Boy
➼ Forced Proximity
➼ Snowed In
➼ Holiday Romance
➼ Dog name “Elf”
➼ Hallmark Christmas Vibes
➼ Narrated by Teddy Hamilton & Christine Lakin
➼ Dual First Person POV
I honestly don’t have a lot to say about this book. This is a small town romance and I usually grade them on a cozy curve, but I didn’t feel much love or warmth for this town and in my opinion, the MC’s didn’t have much of a spark. They were also just kind of bland personality wise and since she intended to leave, the progression of their relationship was somewhat stilted. They would speed ahead and then pull back, but it didn’t really feel like a slow burn which I believe it should have been. There wasn’t much tension between them, they just kind of fell into things in a very mundane way. I haven’t loved most of this authors previous books, so it may be time for me to admit that this author just isn’t for me. I say that now, but you’ll probably catch me reading the next one. 😆 FOMO is real.
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Pre-read: I actually started this yesterday. Hoping to finish it tonight! Of course I’m reading a Christmasy book on Halloween. 😆
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December 17, 2025
Ich hab mich auf eine schöne und festliche Weihnachtsromanze gefreut, aber bekommen habe ich einen billigen Abklatsch dieser kitschigen SuperRTL-Weihnachtsfilme.
Und genau wie in diesen Filmen gibt es auch hier nur langweilige Charaktere ohne Biss und Tiefgang und eine einfallslose Geschichte. Unter diesen Voraussetzungen ist es natürlich schwierig, zwischen Clara und Jack eine Verbindung zu schaffen. Ich persönlich habe ihnen ihre Gefühle füreinander nicht abgekauft, ihre Beziehung hat sich recht emotionslos und gezwungen angefühlt.
Natürlich muss nicht jedes Buch mit Tiefgründigkeit und komplexen Charakteren aufwarten, um unterhaltsam zu sein, aber ein bisschen mehr als das hier darf man meiner Meinung nach schon erwarten.
Abgesehen von allem bereits Erwähnten hat mich auch die deutsche Übersetzung nicht überzeugt.
Ich habe das englische Original nicht gelesen. Möglicherweise war es ähnlich geschrieben und die Übersetzerinnen hatten keine andere Wahl, als mit dem zu arbeiten, was ihnen zur Verfügung stand. Aber der gesamte Text klingt einfach sehr wörtlich übersetzt, was dazu führt, dass sich alles unnatürlich anfühlt. Und wenn ich beim Lesen wiederholt überlege, ob irgendwer jemals so reden/denken würde, dann ist das keine gute Grundlage für ein angenehmes Leseerlebnis.
Vielleicht würde diese Geschichte jemandem gefallen, der gerne die oben genannten Filme schaut, aber zu der Kategorie gehöre ich leider nicht und dementsprechend hab ich auch keinen Gefallen an diesem Buch gefunden.
Danke an NetGalley und den Verlag für das Rezensionsexemplar.
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Honestly, I'm not going to translate all of that. The book was boring and bland. That's basically it 🤷♀️
Und genau wie in diesen Filmen gibt es auch hier nur langweilige Charaktere ohne Biss und Tiefgang und eine einfallslose Geschichte. Unter diesen Voraussetzungen ist es natürlich schwierig, zwischen Clara und Jack eine Verbindung zu schaffen. Ich persönlich habe ihnen ihre Gefühle füreinander nicht abgekauft, ihre Beziehung hat sich recht emotionslos und gezwungen angefühlt.
Natürlich muss nicht jedes Buch mit Tiefgründigkeit und komplexen Charakteren aufwarten, um unterhaltsam zu sein, aber ein bisschen mehr als das hier darf man meiner Meinung nach schon erwarten.
Abgesehen von allem bereits Erwähnten hat mich auch die deutsche Übersetzung nicht überzeugt.
Ich habe das englische Original nicht gelesen. Möglicherweise war es ähnlich geschrieben und die Übersetzerinnen hatten keine andere Wahl, als mit dem zu arbeiten, was ihnen zur Verfügung stand. Aber der gesamte Text klingt einfach sehr wörtlich übersetzt, was dazu führt, dass sich alles unnatürlich anfühlt. Und wenn ich beim Lesen wiederholt überlege, ob irgendwer jemals so reden/denken würde, dann ist das keine gute Grundlage für ein angenehmes Leseerlebnis.
Vielleicht würde diese Geschichte jemandem gefallen, der gerne die oben genannten Filme schaut, aber zu der Kategorie gehöre ich leider nicht und dementsprechend hab ich auch keinen Gefallen an diesem Buch gefunden.
Danke an NetGalley und den Verlag für das Rezensionsexemplar.
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Honestly, I'm not going to translate all of that. The book was boring and bland. That's basically it 🤷♀️
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December 7, 2025dnf @38%
Not even Teddy Hamilton could save this for me. I tried, really tried to push myself to finish it, but I can't. The only way I can describe the storyline, the characters and their conversations is cliché, bland and boring. And at 12 hours running time, it's unnecessarily long.
I've tried reading two other books by this author before, and I couldn't even finish the sample. Safe to say that the author's writing doesn't work for me.
Not even Teddy Hamilton could save this for me. I tried, really tried to push myself to finish it, but I can't. The only way I can describe the storyline, the characters and their conversations is cliché, bland and boring. And at 12 hours running time, it's unnecessarily long.
I've tried reading two other books by this author before, and I couldn't even finish the sample. Safe to say that the author's writing doesn't work for me.
November 20, 2025
that’s it. i’m booking a flight for a small town right now!!!!!!!!!!!! when is it my turn to fall in love with an amazing man and spend the Christmas at his small town????
December 17, 2025
Thoughts
Okay so this was cute, I loved how detail focused this book was but there was nothing cosy about it.. I'm sorry 😭🫣 there was no spark between the MCs - I didn't find myself rooting for them .. but I'm still gonna rate this a solid three because I loved the setting and small town vibe -- with that being said I will always be uo for reading a Hannah Grace book -- I appreciate that she ventured out and tried a different genre .
What to expect
▪︎ Small town
▪︎ Hallmark vibes
▪︎ Enemies to lovers
▪︎ Forced proximity
▪︎ Snowed in
▪︎ City girl x small town boy
▪︎ Found family
Plot Summary
Clara Davenport is determined to climb the ranks of her family’s toy company, even after it’s accused of stealing a doll design from a small-town creator. With a promotion on the line, she’s sent to Fraser Falls to smooth things over and fix the PR disaster. Jack Kelly, the designer whose work was taken, wants nothing to do with the Davenports again. Burned once already, he refuses to trust Clara or her polished charm. But as Clara tries to win over the town, she begins to see past Jack’s icy exterior—and realises he may hold not only the community’s trust, but her own heart as well.
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Okay so this was cute, I loved how detail focused this book was but there was nothing cosy about it.. I'm sorry 😭🫣 there was no spark between the MCs - I didn't find myself rooting for them .. but I'm still gonna rate this a solid three because I loved the setting and small town vibe -- with that being said I will always be uo for reading a Hannah Grace book -- I appreciate that she ventured out and tried a different genre .
What to expect
▪︎ Small town
▪︎ Hallmark vibes
▪︎ Enemies to lovers
▪︎ Forced proximity
▪︎ Snowed in
▪︎ City girl x small town boy
▪︎ Found family
Plot Summary
Clara Davenport is determined to climb the ranks of her family’s toy company, even after it’s accused of stealing a doll design from a small-town creator. With a promotion on the line, she’s sent to Fraser Falls to smooth things over and fix the PR disaster. Jack Kelly, the designer whose work was taken, wants nothing to do with the Davenports again. Burned once already, he refuses to trust Clara or her polished charm. But as Clara tries to win over the town, she begins to see past Jack’s icy exterior—and realises he may hold not only the community’s trust, but her own heart as well.
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December 14, 2025
⋆˙⟡ — 3.5 stars
this was so cute!! rtc!! 🤭
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⤷ omg i'm only on chapter 7 and i'm already loving this 🤭 all the reviews i've seen are making me excited to continue 😋
this was so cute!! rtc!! 🤭
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⤷ omg i'm only on chapter 7 and i'm already loving this 🤭 all the reviews i've seen are making me excited to continue 😋
December 22, 2025
as you can see, this got me into such a bad reading slump 😭 but finally, finally, i managed to read a lot today (100+ pages) and finish! anyway my new year’s resolution is to dnf books i don’t enjoy.
i’m not saying the book is bad, i understand why people like this! it just wasn’t for me. i couldn’t connect with the characters, the story wasn’t that exciting. i did enjoy the christmas vibes, the town was cute. but that’s about it… don’t hate me 🥹
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౨ৎꨄ︎ pre-read: little scared after seeing the mixed reviews, but alsooo very excited! hope it delivers 🙂↕️💗
i’m not saying the book is bad, i understand why people like this! it just wasn’t for me. i couldn’t connect with the characters, the story wasn’t that exciting. i did enjoy the christmas vibes, the town was cute. but that’s about it… don’t hate me 🥹
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౨ৎꨄ︎ pre-read: little scared after seeing the mixed reviews, but alsooo very excited! hope it delivers 🙂↕️💗
November 22, 2025
Thank you NetGalley for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
25 BOOKS IN 2025 CHALLENGE: 21/25
Read if you love:
☆ small town romance
☆ workplace rivals
☆ city girl × small town boy
☆ close proximity
☆ drunk emails
☆ the cutest furry companion
☆ opposites attract
☆ holiday romance
☆ found family
As someone who doesn't necessarily enjoy reading a lot of Christmas rom coms, this was so fucking cute and sooo well done.
The characters were so unique and they were all so prevalent in the story that you would think they were all main characters! I loved every single one of them and their stories, they brought sooo much to this book!
I love Clara and Jack together, that first meeting might be my favorite meet cute because it was incredible and also sooo fucking hot. Their banter, their relationship, the spice!!!! So so good!
One thing I didn't like and why this is only a 4⭐️ is that 3rd act breakup. How they acted in that scenes didn't match their relationship to that point. It's like they were completely different people for a second there.
Overall, this was a great book and I honestly hope we will get to see more of Fraser Falls!!!
25 BOOKS IN 2025 CHALLENGE: 21/25
Read if you love:
☆ small town romance
☆ workplace rivals
☆ city girl × small town boy
☆ close proximity
☆ drunk emails
☆ the cutest furry companion
☆ opposites attract
☆ holiday romance
☆ found family
As someone who doesn't necessarily enjoy reading a lot of Christmas rom coms, this was so fucking cute and sooo well done.
The characters were so unique and they were all so prevalent in the story that you would think they were all main characters! I loved every single one of them and their stories, they brought sooo much to this book!
I love Clara and Jack together, that first meeting might be my favorite meet cute because it was incredible and also sooo fucking hot. Their banter, their relationship, the spice!!!! So so good!
One thing I didn't like and why this is only a 4⭐️ is that 3rd act breakup. How they acted in that scenes didn't match their relationship to that point. It's like they were completely different people for a second there.
Overall, this was a great book and I honestly hope we will get to see more of Fraser Falls!!!
December 19, 2025
"I plan on falling in love with you, Clara Davenport. And I'd really like it if you were around to see it."
4.5 stars
An incredibly cute holiday story with an awesome FMC.
This was SO close to a full 5 stars. The holiday vibes were perfect, the characters were all so good and entertaining, and this was one of my favorite romcom FMC's in a while. Clara is very smart, very good at her job, but also not completely taken by the MMC. There is definitely attraction, but that doesn't take over her entire being and she's not stammering and blushing every 5 seconds. She's a boss.
I also liked Jack. He's understandably wary of Clara at first if not a little bit of a dick, but he seems to get over that pretty quickly and he's such a teddy bear with some swoon factors thrown in.
But the part that I didn't like was the ending. Third act break ups are never really my thing. I just don't think there's ever enough time between breaking up and getting back together to make it realistic. What is the point of breaking up if all one party is going to do is say oh, sorry about that, won't happen again. And then you're right back together. There's nothing about that that says the same thing won't happen again.
You know what I would love? A blooming relationship that hits a snag about 1/2 way through and then the MMC has to PUT IN WORK to make up for being an ass and PROVING that he's not going to make the same mistake twice. Yes. 1/2 a book of groveling. Give it to me now.
But highly recommend for romance readers who needs some holiday vibes with a boss FMC.
Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for this arc in exchange for an honest review!
4.5 stars
An incredibly cute holiday story with an awesome FMC.
This was SO close to a full 5 stars. The holiday vibes were perfect, the characters were all so good and entertaining, and this was one of my favorite romcom FMC's in a while. Clara is very smart, very good at her job, but also not completely taken by the MMC. There is definitely attraction, but that doesn't take over her entire being and she's not stammering and blushing every 5 seconds. She's a boss.
I also liked Jack. He's understandably wary of Clara at first if not a little bit of a dick, but he seems to get over that pretty quickly and he's such a teddy bear with some swoon factors thrown in.
But the part that I didn't like was the ending. Third act break ups are never really my thing. I just don't think there's ever enough time between breaking up and getting back together to make it realistic. What is the point of breaking up if all one party is going to do is say oh, sorry about that, won't happen again. And then you're right back together. There's nothing about that that says the same thing won't happen again.
You know what I would love? A blooming relationship that hits a snag about 1/2 way through and then the MMC has to PUT IN WORK to make up for being an ass and PROVING that he's not going to make the same mistake twice. Yes. 1/2 a book of groveling. Give it to me now.
But highly recommend for romance readers who needs some holiday vibes with a boss FMC.
Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for this arc in exchange for an honest review!
December 24, 2025
I think I’m too cynical for this book
December 20, 2025
really cutesy and cozy vibes.
December 4, 2025
first of all. a book that starts off by using “AI video” and “for you page” in chapter one already pisses me off. second they literally don’t love each other you cannot convince me they do. third the town grandma was a huge fat bitch. fourth no part of me wanted to live in that town
December 17, 2025
☆☆☆☆
Holiday Ever After by Hannah Grace was such an enjoyable read for me. I genuinely had a great time with this one, it was funny, light, and full of the kind of banter I love. From the very beginning, the dynamic between Clara and Jack completely worked for me. Their back-and-forth was sharp, playful, and had me smiling a lot.
I listened to this as an audiobook, and Teddy Hamilton was fantastic as usual. He’s one of those narrators I always trust, and he really elevated the story for me.
One thing I especially loved was how detail-focused this book was. Little moments stood out, like Clara wearing a watermelon clip in her hair in one scene, a small but vivid detail that not only made the characters feel more real, but also subtly reflected the current zeitgeist, which I absolutely loved. I did find myself a bit confused by how often the protagonists were eating pizza, but honestly, I guess they were just enjoying themselves, and it kind of added to the cozy, indulgent holiday vibe.
I was surprised that this book wasn’t as spicy as Hannah Grace’s other books, but for a holiday romance, I actually think it worked really well. The focus felt more on connection, humor, and comfort rather than heat.
Overall, I’ve enjoyed all of Hannah Grace’s books so far, and this one was no exception. I’ll definitely continue reading anything she puts out.
Holiday Ever After by Hannah Grace was such an enjoyable read for me. I genuinely had a great time with this one, it was funny, light, and full of the kind of banter I love. From the very beginning, the dynamic between Clara and Jack completely worked for me. Their back-and-forth was sharp, playful, and had me smiling a lot.
I listened to this as an audiobook, and Teddy Hamilton was fantastic as usual. He’s one of those narrators I always trust, and he really elevated the story for me.
One thing I especially loved was how detail-focused this book was. Little moments stood out, like Clara wearing a watermelon clip in her hair in one scene, a small but vivid detail that not only made the characters feel more real, but also subtly reflected the current zeitgeist, which I absolutely loved. I did find myself a bit confused by how often the protagonists were eating pizza, but honestly, I guess they were just enjoying themselves, and it kind of added to the cozy, indulgent holiday vibe.
I was surprised that this book wasn’t as spicy as Hannah Grace’s other books, but for a holiday romance, I actually think it worked really well. The focus felt more on connection, humor, and comfort rather than heat.
Overall, I’ve enjoyed all of Hannah Grace’s books so far, and this one was no exception. I’ll definitely continue reading anything she puts out.
October 1, 2025
You know those books you find at the bottom of a charity shop bin for £2.50, slightly bent and gathering dust? That's unfortunately where Holiday Ever After belongs.
This book was a slog to get through. The characters felt flat and one-dimensional and the dialogue was stagnant. Every small-town stereotype was wheeled out in an attempt to be quirky or to provide some comic relief, but none of it landed and it felt forced at times.
The plot was predictable and basic, which could have beensaved by strong characters but unfortunately... they were also missing.
I think this may be my last book I read by Hannah Grace. I've held on despite not loving book 2 and book 3 of her UCMH series, and I'm not sure I'd even like Icebreaker if I reread it these days.
I received an advanced copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book was a slog to get through. The characters felt flat and one-dimensional and the dialogue was stagnant. Every small-town stereotype was wheeled out in an attempt to be quirky or to provide some comic relief, but none of it landed and it felt forced at times.
The plot was predictable and basic, which could have beensaved by strong characters but unfortunately... they were also missing.
I think this may be my last book I read by Hannah Grace. I've held on despite not loving book 2 and book 3 of her UCMH series, and I'm not sure I'd even like Icebreaker if I reread it these days.
I received an advanced copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 30, 2025
This was so much fun and so cute. I am a bit of an outlier when it comes to Christmas romances. I like Christmas, I hate Hallmark. I love a romance book that just happens to take place around Christmas. The holiday itself doesn’t always need to take over. This nailed it. Festive and cute without the overwhelming need to fix all your problems by the 25th.
This had everything I love in a book:
- small town and the small town drama
- A bunch of crazy town folk who can’t mind their business
- Found family
- Close proximity
- A dog
- Quirky main characters
Clara and Jack had my heart from the beginning. The only reason this isn’t 5 stars is because the 3rd act breakup really sent me over the edge. I really hope this isn’t the last we see of Fraser Falls!
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria for the advanced copy!
This had everything I love in a book:
- small town and the small town drama
- A bunch of crazy town folk who can’t mind their business
- Found family
- Close proximity
- A dog
- Quirky main characters
Clara and Jack had my heart from the beginning. The only reason this isn’t 5 stars is because the 3rd act breakup really sent me over the edge. I really hope this isn’t the last we see of Fraser Falls!
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria for the advanced copy!
November 27, 2025
big fat waste of my time
December 18, 2025
✨ Rating: 3⭐️
🫧 Vibes: small-town holiday romance
🎶 Song: these are the special times - christina aguilera
📖 Favourite Quote: "You take everything in life and make it better, make it brighter."
📚 Would I recommend? meh
💬 tldr thoughts: a bit boring but got better towards the end!
In the package:
📦 small town boy x rich city girl
📦 gilmore girls vibes
📦 career vs belonging
Plot: Clara is sent to a small town right before Christmas to fix a PR nightmare, where she clashes with Jack, the local, whose work was stolen. As Clara works to win over the community, she grows closer to Jack and she must choose between her career and a life that finally feels like home.
Thoughts: this was one of my most anticipated christmas reads and it did not live up to my excitement 😭 the first half was such a snooze and I could not get invested into Clara or Jack. They were just so stale?? The last 25% of the book was honestly the best. I just wish it had the same energy throughout. This definitely had some Hallmark energy to it with some cute and tender moments!
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🫧 Vibes: small-town holiday romance
🎶 Song: these are the special times - christina aguilera
📖 Favourite Quote: "You take everything in life and make it better, make it brighter."
📚 Would I recommend? meh
💬 tldr thoughts: a bit boring but got better towards the end!
In the package:
📦 small town boy x rich city girl
📦 gilmore girls vibes
📦 career vs belonging
Plot: Clara is sent to a small town right before Christmas to fix a PR nightmare, where she clashes with Jack, the local, whose work was stolen. As Clara works to win over the community, she grows closer to Jack and she must choose between her career and a life that finally feels like home.
Thoughts: this was one of my most anticipated christmas reads and it did not live up to my excitement 😭 the first half was such a snooze and I could not get invested into Clara or Jack. They were just so stale?? The last 25% of the book was honestly the best. I just wish it had the same energy throughout. This definitely had some Hallmark energy to it with some cute and tender moments!
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December 14, 2025
NEW FAVOURITE HOLIDAY BOOK 🎄💖✨
This truly is the epitome of a charming small town. A place so heartwarming that its residents rally annually to give gifts to sick kids and low-income families during the holidays. It’s a feel-good news story gold mine! And furthermore, it is the PERFECT setting for this joyful read 😌
"Fraser Falls feels like an amalgamation of every cheesy holiday movie I watched growing up in the best way. It makes me understand why the Hallmark single city girl chose the small town." 🙇🏻♀️💖✨
Clara Davenport wants to solve Fraser Falls's biggest problem. According to Jack Kelly, Clara is Fraser Falls's biggest problem. With a major PR problem at centre stage, Clara works tirelessly to help and charm the locals of this quaint town, but Jack is determined not to be fooled over my Clara twice. Unfortunately for Jack, the heart wants what the heart wants; even if it does have a frosty exterior 👀
This book may be Hallmark coded but it delivers on a level of its own, with the perfect balance of witty humour, heart and Christmas spirit 🥰 I had SO much FUN reading this book and would absolutely love a sequel 🙏🏼
Clara is without a doubt one of my favourite FMC. I loved everything about her persona. She is kind, thoughtful, dedicated, determined, and hilarious. She was an absolute boss!
Jack, the community problem solver. He is also a fantastic MC with a super adorable furry friend named Elf 🐶 I actually loved that he was wary of Clara when he found out who she was, it added another level to the relationship. His walls had to be broken down, not that it took much as he is a big teddy bear at his core.
For a festive romance, I thought the situation and characters were both unique. They both had very original personalities that kept the book feeling fresh and intriguing throughout. I absolutely loved their first meeting 🤐- the banter and chemistry between this pair was off the charts and totally believable.
Overall, this was a fantastic holiday romcom; the festive vibes were on point and both the characters and the plot were entertaining throughout. The only thing that knocked off 1/2 🌟 for me was the 3rd scene 👀 but other than that it had all the perfect cozy-holiday feels you could wish for 🥰
“I plan on falling madly in love with you, Clara Davenport. And I’d really like it if you were around to see it.” 😍💖✨
4.5 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫
This truly is the epitome of a charming small town. A place so heartwarming that its residents rally annually to give gifts to sick kids and low-income families during the holidays. It’s a feel-good news story gold mine! And furthermore, it is the PERFECT setting for this joyful read 😌
"Fraser Falls feels like an amalgamation of every cheesy holiday movie I watched growing up in the best way. It makes me understand why the Hallmark single city girl chose the small town." 🙇🏻♀️💖✨
Clara Davenport wants to solve Fraser Falls's biggest problem. According to Jack Kelly, Clara is Fraser Falls's biggest problem. With a major PR problem at centre stage, Clara works tirelessly to help and charm the locals of this quaint town, but Jack is determined not to be fooled over my Clara twice. Unfortunately for Jack, the heart wants what the heart wants; even if it does have a frosty exterior 👀
This book may be Hallmark coded but it delivers on a level of its own, with the perfect balance of witty humour, heart and Christmas spirit 🥰 I had SO much FUN reading this book and would absolutely love a sequel 🙏🏼
Clara is without a doubt one of my favourite FMC. I loved everything about her persona. She is kind, thoughtful, dedicated, determined, and hilarious. She was an absolute boss!
Jack, the community problem solver. He is also a fantastic MC with a super adorable furry friend named Elf 🐶 I actually loved that he was wary of Clara when he found out who she was, it added another level to the relationship. His walls had to be broken down, not that it took much as he is a big teddy bear at his core.
For a festive romance, I thought the situation and characters were both unique. They both had very original personalities that kept the book feeling fresh and intriguing throughout. I absolutely loved their first meeting 🤐- the banter and chemistry between this pair was off the charts and totally believable.
Overall, this was a fantastic holiday romcom; the festive vibes were on point and both the characters and the plot were entertaining throughout. The only thing that knocked off 1/2 🌟 for me was the 3rd scene 👀 but other than that it had all the perfect cozy-holiday feels you could wish for 🥰
“I plan on falling madly in love with you, Clara Davenport. And I’d really like it if you were around to see it.” 😍💖✨
4.5 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫
Currently reading
December 6, 2025*adds to currently-reading along with the 4 other books in that list*
In *desperate* need of something short ‘n’ sweet so why not a cute christmas one from Hannah Grace? 🥰
Ngl, the blurb sounds boring as fuck.
🤞 Hoping for:
- winter vibes
- a quick binge
- a fun, giggly time
- and yummy spice
also my first time reading for the season so I hope this’ll somehow make the reading experience better? ❄️ (I doubt it though)
P.S. Not really related but I just wanted to say this again: THE SNOWMAN EMOJI IS SUCH A CUTIEPIE ☃️⛄️☃️⛄️☃️⛄️☃️ if they build a snowman (sounds a bit dumb though) or something in this book I’ll be so fucking happy
In *desperate* need of something short ‘n’ sweet so why not a cute christmas one from Hannah Grace? 🥰
🤞 Hoping for:
- winter vibes
- a quick binge
- a fun, giggly time
- and yummy spice
also my first time reading for the season so I hope this’ll somehow make the reading experience better? ❄️ (I doubt it though)
P.S. Not really related but I just wanted to say this again: THE SNOWMAN EMOJI IS SUCH A CUTIEPIE ☃️⛄️☃️⛄️☃️⛄️☃️ if they build a snowman (sounds a bit dumb though) or something in this book I’ll be so fucking happy
December 14, 2025
Mi libro favorito de la autora sin ninguna duda. Si lo que estás buscando es un libro de romance DE VERDAD, de los que sientes que los protas se enamoran y encima ambientado en Navidad, es tu libro.
Tanto el pueblo como sus vecinos son entrañables. La historia es preciosa y realista, muchas veces en los romances el momento critico donde surge el drama suele ser absurdo, pero en esta historia tiene sentido.
Además en una época donde el romance parece que solo se transmite con escenas spicy, ha sido un soplo de aire fresco ver como una novela no lo necesita. Hasta diría que la autora ha metido las escenas por compromiso, porque es lo que se lleva. Son solo dos escenas, cortas y directas.
En resumen, me ha encantado ✨
5⭐️ 2🌶️
Tanto el pueblo como sus vecinos son entrañables. La historia es preciosa y realista, muchas veces en los romances el momento critico donde surge el drama suele ser absurdo, pero en esta historia tiene sentido.
Además en una época donde el romance parece que solo se transmite con escenas spicy, ha sido un soplo de aire fresco ver como una novela no lo necesita. Hasta diría que la autora ha metido las escenas por compromiso, porque es lo que se lleva. Son solo dos escenas, cortas y directas.
En resumen, me ha encantado ✨
5⭐️ 2🌶️
December 16, 2025
the setup…
Clara Davenport returns to her home in New York from a special assignment for Davenport Innovation Creative, her family’s toy business. Instead of settling in, she walks into the middle of a PR crisis of their own creation in the town of Fraser Falls. Clara is dispatched there to “fix” the problem and learns that the town is upset because her colleague stole their latest doll design from the town’s toy maker. She sets out on a charm offensive and makes it her mission to bring tourists back to their town. But Jack Kelly, the toy designer who was duped, isn’t making it easy. He doesn’t trust anyone with the name Davenport, even though he can’t stop thinking about the red-haired wonder.
the heart of the story…
Clara’s heart is in the right place as she brings her unique talents to Fraser Falls, helping the small business owners improve their operations and marketing. She soon becomes a vital member of the town, to the chagrin of Jack Kelly, as she helps them prepare for a successful holiday season. He’s grumpy-ish but is the heartbeat and lifeline of the town, so say the residents. Even though Clara and Jack try to deny their attraction, they’re not fooling anybody.
the narration…
Teddy Hamilton and Christine Lakin are two favorites and ideal choices for their characters, bringing them to life in the storytelling. They delivered wonderful performances.
the bottom line…
There’s a lot to feel good about here, especially because of Clara and Jack. Both are people I’d be friends with and their romance was never in doubt. His adorable pooch Elf and the host of secondary characters help make this a lovely holiday listening experience.
Posted on Blue Mood Café
(Thanks to Simon & Schuster Audio for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
Clara Davenport returns to her home in New York from a special assignment for Davenport Innovation Creative, her family’s toy business. Instead of settling in, she walks into the middle of a PR crisis of their own creation in the town of Fraser Falls. Clara is dispatched there to “fix” the problem and learns that the town is upset because her colleague stole their latest doll design from the town’s toy maker. She sets out on a charm offensive and makes it her mission to bring tourists back to their town. But Jack Kelly, the toy designer who was duped, isn’t making it easy. He doesn’t trust anyone with the name Davenport, even though he can’t stop thinking about the red-haired wonder.
the heart of the story…
Clara’s heart is in the right place as she brings her unique talents to Fraser Falls, helping the small business owners improve their operations and marketing. She soon becomes a vital member of the town, to the chagrin of Jack Kelly, as she helps them prepare for a successful holiday season. He’s grumpy-ish but is the heartbeat and lifeline of the town, so say the residents. Even though Clara and Jack try to deny their attraction, they’re not fooling anybody.
the narration…
Teddy Hamilton and Christine Lakin are two favorites and ideal choices for their characters, bringing them to life in the storytelling. They delivered wonderful performances.
the bottom line…
There’s a lot to feel good about here, especially because of Clara and Jack. Both are people I’d be friends with and their romance was never in doubt. His adorable pooch Elf and the host of secondary characters help make this a lovely holiday listening experience.
Posted on Blue Mood Café
(Thanks to Simon & Schuster Audio for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
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