This Christmas

by Brandi Michelle

❄️ An IT ticket. A flirty chat. A first kiss that changes everything. ❄️

Bria Thomas is perfectly content flying under the radar at work. She keeps it cute, keeps it quiet, and keeps her distance, especially during the holiday season. But when a string of tech issues puts her in constant contact with the charming guy from IT, things start feeling a little less… routine.

Marshall Davis is good with computers, but even better with conversation. Every time Bria’s name shows up on his screen, his day gets a little brighter. Their messages start off professional, then playful, then something more. And when they finally meet face-to-face at the company Christmas party, a spark turns into something worth holding onto.

Warm lights. Hot drinks. Hand-holding. Kisses that make the season glow.

If you

Slow-burn office romance

Holiday magic and cozy vibes

Witty banter that turns into real feelings

Black love that feels grown, soft, and intentional

The kind of story that makes you believe in timing, tenderness, and tradition...

…then This Christmas will be your new favorite feel-good read.

Genres: Christmas

64 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 12, 2025

Reviews

[Samantha Earle · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Whenever your name hits the request list… I take it.” 🥰

A short and sweet Christmas read. I really enjoyed the banter between Marshall and Bria. A work romance gone right. ✨

[blissful.brii · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the writing of this. The energy was cute and quirky and I loved all the little corny work jokes between Bria and Marshall “IT Guy” and love how their chemistry flourished throughout the story. Their dates were nice and so adorable and I like how the connection went outside of work and he got the girl in the end and both experienced true love!

[Toya Davis-Stokley · Rating 3 out of 5]

How can you not love cute, fun, flirty, banter via chat messages. Although the messages were “work related” they were filled with sarcasm, and jokes that felt like more. When they finally meet, the chemistry is spot on! Marshall is all in, and ready to move forward. However, Bria is reluctant as she doesn’t trust it and almost loses her good thang before it starts. Adorable story. 👍🏾👍🏾

[Celeste · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice quick read for the holiday season. Marshall and Bria had me smiling with their chats. I’m glad it turned into a happy ending. Bria was a little confused and almost ruined it but I’m glad she got it together. Nice meet cute that I recommend.

[NubianJoí · Rating 5 out of 5]

Question

Oh my goodness “This Christmas” was sweet, hilarious & an adore holiday read💞‼️More so, the banter between Bria & Marshall was realistic & organic. Thereafter, the question: …”What about me?” 🫣conveyed sincerity, interest & vulnerability but not stalker, desperate nor arrogance. The epitome of perfection👀😊‼️Marshall was charismatic, like a Billy Dee Williams🍫 prodigy 🤷🏾‍♀️🤭‼️

[Cheonica Jordan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating 3.25 ⭐️The wit and sarcasm between Bria and Marshall had me smiling the whole way through playful, easy, and naturally flirty without trying too hard. I loved how something as simple as an IT ticket turned into real connection, real interest and a kiss that felt earned. It gave cozy office romance with grown, intentional Black love and just the right touch of Christmas magic. Short, cute, and perfect for the season.

[JaAsha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the perfect little holiday read. Bria and Marshall have such fun, witty banter that made every interaction enjoyable.

Even the side characters added so much to the story. Tami is absolutely hilarious, and Marcus is the perfect wingman.

I’m looking forward to reading more from Brandi Michelle.

[Shannon D. Wilkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute

This was a short and sweet book. Bria and Marcus came together by way of IT. The messaging between them was really cute.

[Shades · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book showed a lot of promise in the beginning, but it lost momentum toward the end and ultimately became boring.