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Unmarry Me For Christmas
Halle Barrymore went to Vegas to celebrate her divorce—not come home with another husband.
Yet somewhere between too many drinks and one unforgettable stranger, Halle apparently said I do to Nikolas St. Christopher.
Now she wants one to undo whatever the hell happened in Vegas.
Her search for answers leads her to Mistletoe Springs, a picturesque small town obsessed with all things Christmas—and back to the handsome stranger she'd rather forget.
Nikolas has enough problems of his own. The last thing he needs is a feisty accidental wife disrupting his carefully ordered life.
Getting married was a mistake.
Getting unmarried should be easy.
But Christmas has a funny way of changing plans.
Yet somewhere between too many drinks and one unforgettable stranger, Halle apparently said I do to Nikolas St. Christopher.
Now she wants one to undo whatever the hell happened in Vegas.
Her search for answers leads her to Mistletoe Springs, a picturesque small town obsessed with all things Christmas—and back to the handsome stranger she'd rather forget.
Nikolas has enough problems of his own. The last thing he needs is a feisty accidental wife disrupting his carefully ordered life.
Getting married was a mistake.
Getting unmarried should be easy.
But Christmas has a funny way of changing plans.
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 13, 2026
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October 12, 2026
Thank you to the author for the eARC. All opinions are my own.
Imagine going to Vegas to celebrate your divorce, only to wake up married again. That’s exactly the kind of chaos Halle Barrymore finds herself in, setting the stage for an entertaining Christmas romance.
Halle plans to leave her past behind and enjoy her newfound freedom. Nikolas St. Christopher, meanwhile, prefers control, structure, and an orderly life. Neither expects to get married—especially to a stranger—but after one unforgettable trip to Vegas, their lives become tangled in ways neither anticipated.
I loved Halle and Nikolas’s dynamic. Halle is bold, independent, feisty, and unapologetically herself, while Nikolas brings mature, brooding, take-charge energy. Their personalities may differ, but their chemistry is undeniable. The banter, tension, and gradual lowering of their emotional walls made their connection especially fun to follow.
I also appreciated that this romance centers on two grown adults with their own experiences, expectations, and emotional baggage. Beneath the humor and attraction are meaningful themes of family expectations, personal freedom, vulnerability, and learning that love doesn’t always arrive as planned.
And can we talk about Mistletoe Springs? The Christmas atmosphere, small-town charm, and St. Christopher family dynamics add so much personality to the story. I loved the contrast between the town’s cozy setting and the bright lights and spontaneous decisions of Las Vegas.
Overall, Unmarry Me for Christmas is a fun, festive, steamy romance filled with chemistry, humor, and heart. It’s a story about unexpected connections, letting go of control, and discovering that the things we never planned for may become exactly what we needed.
If you enjoy accidental marriages, mature characters, a confident plus-size heroine, family dynamics, and small-town Christmas romance, add this one to your holiday reading list!
Imagine going to Vegas to celebrate your divorce, only to wake up married again. That’s exactly the kind of chaos Halle Barrymore finds herself in, setting the stage for an entertaining Christmas romance.
Halle plans to leave her past behind and enjoy her newfound freedom. Nikolas St. Christopher, meanwhile, prefers control, structure, and an orderly life. Neither expects to get married—especially to a stranger—but after one unforgettable trip to Vegas, their lives become tangled in ways neither anticipated.
I loved Halle and Nikolas’s dynamic. Halle is bold, independent, feisty, and unapologetically herself, while Nikolas brings mature, brooding, take-charge energy. Their personalities may differ, but their chemistry is undeniable. The banter, tension, and gradual lowering of their emotional walls made their connection especially fun to follow.
I also appreciated that this romance centers on two grown adults with their own experiences, expectations, and emotional baggage. Beneath the humor and attraction are meaningful themes of family expectations, personal freedom, vulnerability, and learning that love doesn’t always arrive as planned.
And can we talk about Mistletoe Springs? The Christmas atmosphere, small-town charm, and St. Christopher family dynamics add so much personality to the story. I loved the contrast between the town’s cozy setting and the bright lights and spontaneous decisions of Las Vegas.
Overall, Unmarry Me for Christmas is a fun, festive, steamy romance filled with chemistry, humor, and heart. It’s a story about unexpected connections, letting go of control, and discovering that the things we never planned for may become exactly what we needed.
If you enjoy accidental marriages, mature characters, a confident plus-size heroine, family dynamics, and small-town Christmas romance, add this one to your holiday reading list!
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review
Halle didn’t think going to Vegas to celebrate her divorce would lead do her married again and this time to a complete stranger but that is exactly what happened in this book. Once she finds out Nikolas is her mystery spouse, she sets off to Mistletoe Springs to find him and get the whole thing annulled.
The events that led up to Halle and Nikolas getting married were fuzzy to both of them and the way the story is written it’s engaging because you want to see what exactly happened and what’s going to happen between the two of them. Circumstances caused them to be in close quarters with each other so we got a little bit of forced proximity in this one the more time they spend around each other, memories start coming back and feelings start to grow.
The setting of Mistletoe Springs definitely gave Hallmark movie vibes with all the Christmas related decorations and festivities taking place. Even the names of the St. Claire family fit with the holiday theme. This was a little bit of a slow burn but once these two gave into the lustful thoughts that were filling them up, we got to see a whole other side to Mr. Nikolas. Overall this was a cute read with a unique storyline that gave the magic of Christmas and definitely puts you in the holiday mood.
Halle didn’t think going to Vegas to celebrate her divorce would lead do her married again and this time to a complete stranger but that is exactly what happened in this book. Once she finds out Nikolas is her mystery spouse, she sets off to Mistletoe Springs to find him and get the whole thing annulled.
The events that led up to Halle and Nikolas getting married were fuzzy to both of them and the way the story is written it’s engaging because you want to see what exactly happened and what’s going to happen between the two of them. Circumstances caused them to be in close quarters with each other so we got a little bit of forced proximity in this one the more time they spend around each other, memories start coming back and feelings start to grow.
The setting of Mistletoe Springs definitely gave Hallmark movie vibes with all the Christmas related decorations and festivities taking place. Even the names of the St. Claire family fit with the holiday theme. This was a little bit of a slow burn but once these two gave into the lustful thoughts that were filling them up, we got to see a whole other side to Mr. Nikolas. Overall this was a cute read with a unique storyline that gave the magic of Christmas and definitely puts you in the holiday mood.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you Danielle Brooks for the ARC copy of UnMarry Me for Christmas 🎄🤎
This was cute, funny, festive with a little spice and just the right amount of mess because apparently the best way to celebrate a divorce is to get remarried.
Halle girl… you went to Vegas to celebrate your DIVORCE and came home with another HUSBAND. Baby, we need to discuss your decision making. But no judgment because Nikolas is fineeee 🤭
I loved Halle and Nikolas together. The accidental marriage, the banter, the chemistry, and being stuck in a little Christmas-obsessed town while trying to get UNmarried had me cracking up.
And of course somewhere along the way those “this was a mistake” feelings started looking a little different
This was cute, funny, festive with a little spice and just the right amount of mess because apparently the best way to celebrate a divorce is to get remarried.
Halle girl… you went to Vegas to celebrate your DIVORCE and came home with another HUSBAND. Baby, we need to discuss your decision making. But no judgment because Nikolas is fineeee 🤭
I loved Halle and Nikolas together. The accidental marriage, the banter, the chemistry, and being stuck in a little Christmas-obsessed town while trying to get UNmarried had me cracking up.
And of course somewhere along the way those “this was a mistake” feelings started looking a little different
October 13, 2026
Babes…..PLEASE explain to me how you go to Vegas to celebrate your divorce and come home with ANOTHER HUSBAND😭😂 Halle babe we need to talk about these life choices!
Imagine trying to start your fresh single era only to find yourself accidentally married to a handsome stranger. The plot was already plotting🤭
Halle and Nikolas had me laughing and rooting for them while they tried to figure out how the heck they ended up married in the first place. The banter was SO GOOD and the chemistry was chemistry-ing!🔥 These two were supposed to be figuring out how to undo their Vegas mistake, but the more time they spent together, the harder it became to believe their marriage was a mistake at all.
After her divorce, Halle is trying to rediscover herself and figure out what she wants out of life. She's not looking to jump straight into another relationship. Nikolas brought the charm, the confidence and just enough spice to keep things interesting! Halle's best friends had me cracking up.
If you're looking for a funny flirty holiday romance with a little spice, a marriage that needs undoing, and two people who might discover that their unexpected mistake is exactly what they needed. Then add this one to your holiday TBR!
Sometimes the road to happily ever after starts with a divorce party in Vegas. 😂🥂🎅🏾
🎄 Christmas romance
💍 Accidental marriage
🥂 Vegas wedding
🔥 Forced proximity
💕 Black love
😂 Banter and hilarious situations
💋 Spicy & swoony romance
❤️ Finding yourself after divorce
✨ Holiday magic and unexpected love
Imagine trying to start your fresh single era only to find yourself accidentally married to a handsome stranger. The plot was already plotting🤭
Halle and Nikolas had me laughing and rooting for them while they tried to figure out how the heck they ended up married in the first place. The banter was SO GOOD and the chemistry was chemistry-ing!🔥 These two were supposed to be figuring out how to undo their Vegas mistake, but the more time they spent together, the harder it became to believe their marriage was a mistake at all.
After her divorce, Halle is trying to rediscover herself and figure out what she wants out of life. She's not looking to jump straight into another relationship. Nikolas brought the charm, the confidence and just enough spice to keep things interesting! Halle's best friends had me cracking up.
If you're looking for a funny flirty holiday romance with a little spice, a marriage that needs undoing, and two people who might discover that their unexpected mistake is exactly what they needed. Then add this one to your holiday TBR!
Sometimes the road to happily ever after starts with a divorce party in Vegas. 😂🥂🎅🏾
🎄 Christmas romance
💍 Accidental marriage
🥂 Vegas wedding
🔥 Forced proximity
💕 Black love
😂 Banter and hilarious situations
💋 Spicy & swoony romance
❤️ Finding yourself after divorce
✨ Holiday magic and unexpected love
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I LOVED UnMarry Me For Christmas! 😂🎄 This was exactly the cute, fun, slightly spicy Christmas romance I needed.
Halle Barrymore goes to Vegas to celebrate her divorce and somehow ends up accidentally married to Nikolas St. Christopher, a complete stranger she barely remembers meeting. 😭 Like girl… HOW?! I loved watching Halle try to figure out how this even happened while Nikolas was just trying to understand how this feisty woman suddenly became his wife.
I really loved Halle and Nikolas together. Their banter, chemistry, and the way they slowly started getting to know each other had me smiling the whole time. Halle was trying to find herself again after her divorce, and I really liked seeing her figure out what she actually wanted instead of just settling.
And Nikolas?! Yeah… I understood the hype. 😂 He was confident, caring, and definitely gave Halle a run for her money.
The whole Mistletoe Springs setting was adorable, and the Christmas vibes made this even better. I honestly didn’t want to leave these characters when the book ended. This was such a feel-good, funny, romantic read and easily a 5-star for me! 🎄❤️📚
I LOVED UnMarry Me For Christmas! 😂🎄 This was exactly the cute, fun, slightly spicy Christmas romance I needed.
Halle Barrymore goes to Vegas to celebrate her divorce and somehow ends up accidentally married to Nikolas St. Christopher, a complete stranger she barely remembers meeting. 😭 Like girl… HOW?! I loved watching Halle try to figure out how this even happened while Nikolas was just trying to understand how this feisty woman suddenly became his wife.
I really loved Halle and Nikolas together. Their banter, chemistry, and the way they slowly started getting to know each other had me smiling the whole time. Halle was trying to find herself again after her divorce, and I really liked seeing her figure out what she actually wanted instead of just settling.
And Nikolas?! Yeah… I understood the hype. 😂 He was confident, caring, and definitely gave Halle a run for her money.
The whole Mistletoe Springs setting was adorable, and the Christmas vibes made this even better. I honestly didn’t want to leave these characters when the book ended. This was such a feel-good, funny, romantic read and easily a 5-star for me! 🎄❤️📚
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thanks to the author for this eARC.
Okay, this was such a cute Christmas read! 🎄
Nik and Halle are two strangers who wake up after getting married in Vegas… except neither of them remembers getting married! 😂 The catch? They have to stay married for 30 days before they can get the marriage annulled.
And honestly, watching these two go from “how do we get out of this?” to slowly admiring, caring for, and falling in love with each other was so sweet. I really enjoyed watching their relationship develop throughout those 30 days.
A cute, feel-good holiday romance with a fun premise, plenty of moments that made me smile, and a romance that was just adorable to watch unfold. Definitely a fun read! 🎄✨
Okay, this was such a cute Christmas read! 🎄
Nik and Halle are two strangers who wake up after getting married in Vegas… except neither of them remembers getting married! 😂 The catch? They have to stay married for 30 days before they can get the marriage annulled.
And honestly, watching these two go from “how do we get out of this?” to slowly admiring, caring for, and falling in love with each other was so sweet. I really enjoyed watching their relationship develop throughout those 30 days.
A cute, feel-good holiday romance with a fun premise, plenty of moments that made me smile, and a romance that was just adorable to watch unfold. Definitely a fun read! 🎄✨
Review of advance copy received from Author
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas… unless you’re Halle and Nikolas! 👀
Now, HOW did Halle go to Vegas to celebrate her divorce and come home MARRIED to Nikolas?! The wildest part? She has absolutely NO memory of who he is or what he looks like! The marriage certificate doesn’t lie, though!
🧳 It’s time to head back to Mistletoe Springs to get to the bottom of this. The obvious solution is an annulment ASAP… or is it….
You’ll have to read the book to find out how things play out!
✨ The Vibes:
🎄 Small-town Christmas
💌 Hallmark rom-com
💍 Accidental marriage
❄️ Snowed in
👀 Of course, there’s some family drama!
Add this to your holiday tbr list immediately!
Now, HOW did Halle go to Vegas to celebrate her divorce and come home MARRIED to Nikolas?! The wildest part? She has absolutely NO memory of who he is or what he looks like! The marriage certificate doesn’t lie, though!
🧳 It’s time to head back to Mistletoe Springs to get to the bottom of this. The obvious solution is an annulment ASAP… or is it….
You’ll have to read the book to find out how things play out!
✨ The Vibes:
🎄 Small-town Christmas
💌 Hallmark rom-com
💍 Accidental marriage
❄️ Snowed in
👀 Of course, there’s some family drama!
Add this to your holiday tbr list immediately!
October 16, 2026
I loved this story...
My goodness, I was not expecting this story to be this engaging. Judging a book by a cover is unnecessary in this case. An instamarriage story was everything in this case. I recommend this book 100%.
My goodness, I was not expecting this story to be this engaging. Judging a book by a cover is unnecessary in this case. An instamarriage story was everything in this case. I recommend this book 100%.
October 15, 2026
Thank you to the author for the ARC! Unmarry Me for Christmas is a holiday rom-com that had me ready to put my Christmas tree up EARLY! 🎄❤️
Now imagine going to Vegas to celebrate your DIVORCE and coming back with a whole new HUSBAND?! 😭💍 Girl, WHAT?!
That’s exactly the mess Halle finds herself in after a little too much fun in Sin City leaves her accidentally married to a handsome stranger named Nikolas. And when her mission to undo this marital mishap takes her to Mistletoe Springs, a small town where Christmas is practically a personality trait, things get a little more complicated. 👀 Synopsis, No spoilers.
Because getting married was an accident, but getting UNMARRIED? Well, apparently that’s a whole holiday adventure! 🤭🎁
Listen, give me a small-town Christmas setting, a feisty FMC, a handsome MMC, some banter, and a little romantic chaos, and I’m seated! 😂❤️
This was such a cute holiday read that delivered the festive feels! And yes, I’m still trying to behave and leave my Christmas decorations in storage until November. 🤣🎄
Now imagine going to Vegas to celebrate your DIVORCE and coming back with a whole new HUSBAND?! 😭💍 Girl, WHAT?!
That’s exactly the mess Halle finds herself in after a little too much fun in Sin City leaves her accidentally married to a handsome stranger named Nikolas. And when her mission to undo this marital mishap takes her to Mistletoe Springs, a small town where Christmas is practically a personality trait, things get a little more complicated. 👀 Synopsis, No spoilers.
Because getting married was an accident, but getting UNMARRIED? Well, apparently that’s a whole holiday adventure! 🤭🎁
Listen, give me a small-town Christmas setting, a feisty FMC, a handsome MMC, some banter, and a little romantic chaos, and I’m seated! 😂❤️
This was such a cute holiday read that delivered the festive feels! And yes, I’m still trying to behave and leave my Christmas decorations in storage until November. 🤣🎄
October 9, 2026
I don’t remember requesting this ARC but I’m very grateful to have received it. I really enjoy this author & I really enjoyed this book. I thought this was a fun Christmas read & will probably recommend it to others who are looking for Black Christmas romance. It was kind like a Disney movie (“no dad I’m giving up what you want”)+hallmark Christmas movie with spice (even better)! I also loved that belal got the ending he did! I appreciated including a pastor, not but because church/religion definitely play a role in Black culture/community.
A few issues I had with this the novel is
1. We don’t ever learn the (exact) age of Halle. She makes a comment saying she’s almost 40 so we know she’s age appropriate but that could be anywhere from 35-39. I wanted to know.
2. Whenever there is an accidental/arranged/marriage of convenience & if the couple is discussing staying together I need a discussion of kids & family planning. Do yall want kids, the MCs were older so when?
3. No condom, birth control, talk of contraceptive/STI testing, nothing? Just raw dogging? Ok that fine I guess.
4. Both of them to be so business oriented I’m surprised neither of them mentioned a postnuptial agreement. ESPECIALLY since Halle just got out of a marriage where the finances were heavily intertwined.
5. Does Halle’s mom know she’s married? Would have like to have seen that.
6. Discussion of safety words & boundaries need to be discussed when participating in kink (spanking & knots)
Done with the content critiques, my only criticism for the writing (because I read this as an ARC I expected a few grammar mistakes) was as readers we would quickly switch POVs within the same chapter. Not the whole book but definitely within the last third of the book.
A few issues I had with this the novel is
1. We don’t ever learn the (exact) age of Halle. She makes a comment saying she’s almost 40 so we know she’s age appropriate but that could be anywhere from 35-39. I wanted to know.
2. Whenever there is an accidental/arranged/marriage of convenience & if the couple is discussing staying together I need a discussion of kids & family planning. Do yall want kids, the MCs were older so when?
3. No condom, birth control, talk of contraceptive/STI testing, nothing? Just raw dogging? Ok that fine I guess.
4. Both of them to be so business oriented I’m surprised neither of them mentioned a postnuptial agreement. ESPECIALLY since Halle just got out of a marriage where the finances were heavily intertwined.
5. Does Halle’s mom know she’s married? Would have like to have seen that.
6. Discussion of safety words & boundaries need to be discussed when participating in kink (spanking & knots)
Done with the content critiques, my only criticism for the writing (because I read this as an ARC I expected a few grammar mistakes) was as readers we would quickly switch POVs within the same chapter. Not the whole book but definitely within the last third of the book.
October 13, 2026
ARC Review: Unmarry Me for Christmas by Danielle Brooks gets a solid 5⭐️ from me! 🎄❤️📚
If you love Hallmark Christmas movies but want to see them with a little Black love sprinkled in, BABY, this is the book for you! 😂❤️ It gave me everything I needed in a holiday romance!
One thing I LOVE in a romance is good banter. I want to be reading and laughing to myself like, “Okay, this is FUNNY!” 😂 And this book definitely delivered! I also really appreciated the mature love between two people approaching their 40s. It was so cute seeing a romance that felt a little different from the usual young-love stories. 🥹💕
And listen… I didn’t know Arizona got snow like that! 😂❄️ You really do learn something new while reading! Now I’m wondering if Mistletoe Springs, Arizona, is a real place because the way Danielle Brooks described it has me wanting to visit! 👀🎄 I might have to investigate because I would LOVE to experience those Christmas festivities for myself!
As a girl whose FAVORITE holiday is Christmas, this book gave me all the Christmas vibes I could ask for! 🎅🏾🎁✨ The festivities, the romance, the banter… EVERYTHING! I also love a good invisible-string connection, where two people have been around each other in passing without realizing it, only to meet again somewhere unexpected. 🥹❤️ That little connection was so cute!
Overall, I absolutely LOVED this book! It was festive, funny, romantic, and everything I want in a holiday read. If you’re looking for a Black Christmas romance that gives you those cozy Hallmark movie vibes, definitely add Unmarry Me for Christmas to your TBR! 🎄📚❤️🔥
If you love Hallmark Christmas movies but want to see them with a little Black love sprinkled in, BABY, this is the book for you! 😂❤️ It gave me everything I needed in a holiday romance!
One thing I LOVE in a romance is good banter. I want to be reading and laughing to myself like, “Okay, this is FUNNY!” 😂 And this book definitely delivered! I also really appreciated the mature love between two people approaching their 40s. It was so cute seeing a romance that felt a little different from the usual young-love stories. 🥹💕
And listen… I didn’t know Arizona got snow like that! 😂❄️ You really do learn something new while reading! Now I’m wondering if Mistletoe Springs, Arizona, is a real place because the way Danielle Brooks described it has me wanting to visit! 👀🎄 I might have to investigate because I would LOVE to experience those Christmas festivities for myself!
As a girl whose FAVORITE holiday is Christmas, this book gave me all the Christmas vibes I could ask for! 🎅🏾🎁✨ The festivities, the romance, the banter… EVERYTHING! I also love a good invisible-string connection, where two people have been around each other in passing without realizing it, only to meet again somewhere unexpected. 🥹❤️ That little connection was so cute!
Overall, I absolutely LOVED this book! It was festive, funny, romantic, and everything I want in a holiday read. If you’re looking for a Black Christmas romance that gives you those cozy Hallmark movie vibes, definitely add Unmarry Me for Christmas to your TBR! 🎄📚❤️🔥
September 27, 2026
This story was SUCH a fun, swoony ride and had me fully in my Christmas romance era!
It’s basically a Black Hallmark movie… but make it hotter. 😂
I absolutely adored Halle and Nik! Their chemistry was EVERYTHING, and I loved watching them try to figure out how—and more importantly, why—they ended up married. What starts as a wild Vegas situation slowly becomes this sweet, flirty, swoony journey of two people figuring out what they could mean to each other.
And Nik? OH, NIK. 🥹😮💨 He was everything I want in a romance hero. Steadfast, confident, protective, but still wonderfully complex. He knows what he wants sexually, emotionally, and when it comes to his future and watching him fall deeper into this unexpected relationship had me absolutely melting.
There’s something so magical about a romance where two people stumble into something completely unexpected and then realize maybe the universe had a plan for them all along. 🥰🎄
If you’re looking for a cute, cozy, swoony, and slightly spicy Christmas romance to add to your holiday TBR, PLEASE run to pre-order this one! This is exactly the kind of book I want to curl up with when the Christmas lights are twinkling and I’m ready to believe in a little holiday magic. ✨❤️
Releases October 13!
Thank you so much to Danielle for the early access! 💕
It’s basically a Black Hallmark movie… but make it hotter. 😂
I absolutely adored Halle and Nik! Their chemistry was EVERYTHING, and I loved watching them try to figure out how—and more importantly, why—they ended up married. What starts as a wild Vegas situation slowly becomes this sweet, flirty, swoony journey of two people figuring out what they could mean to each other.
And Nik? OH, NIK. 🥹😮💨 He was everything I want in a romance hero. Steadfast, confident, protective, but still wonderfully complex. He knows what he wants sexually, emotionally, and when it comes to his future and watching him fall deeper into this unexpected relationship had me absolutely melting.
There’s something so magical about a romance where two people stumble into something completely unexpected and then realize maybe the universe had a plan for them all along. 🥰🎄
If you’re looking for a cute, cozy, swoony, and slightly spicy Christmas romance to add to your holiday TBR, PLEASE run to pre-order this one! This is exactly the kind of book I want to curl up with when the Christmas lights are twinkling and I’m ready to believe in a little holiday magic. ✨❤️
Releases October 13!
Thank you so much to Danielle for the early access! 💕
Review of advance copy received from Author
I Was Rooting for This Marriage!
Danielle Brooks gets me EVERY SINGLE TIME! This was so f-ing good, and I was locked in from page one. Sat down to read a little and ended up finishing the whole book.
I fell in love with Halle, Nikolas, and Belal. I was rooting for this marriage! I know the whole point was to get unmarried, but I needed these two to figure it out.
Yes, all the familiar rom-com beats were there, but the execution was phenomenal. The humor was genuinely funny, the plot was well developed with no holes, and the characters had so much depth. I understood their motivations, their goals, what they wanted, what they needed, and why they made the decisions they did. Nothing felt thrown together just to move the romance along.
And the SPICE! It was hot, intentional, and perfectly placed. That's all Imma say about that.
The holiday vibes were definitely there, and Mistletoe Springs gave me all the Christmas small-town charm.
Danielle Brooks is my favorite romance author for a reason. She knows how to give me a romance that makes me laugh, fall in love with the characters, and forget everything else I was supposed to be doing.
Danielle Brooks gets me EVERY SINGLE TIME! This was so f-ing good, and I was locked in from page one. Sat down to read a little and ended up finishing the whole book.
I fell in love with Halle, Nikolas, and Belal. I was rooting for this marriage! I know the whole point was to get unmarried, but I needed these two to figure it out.
Yes, all the familiar rom-com beats were there, but the execution was phenomenal. The humor was genuinely funny, the plot was well developed with no holes, and the characters had so much depth. I understood their motivations, their goals, what they wanted, what they needed, and why they made the decisions they did. Nothing felt thrown together just to move the romance along.
And the SPICE! It was hot, intentional, and perfectly placed. That's all Imma say about that.
The holiday vibes were definitely there, and Mistletoe Springs gave me all the Christmas small-town charm.
Danielle Brooks is my favorite romance author for a reason. She knows how to give me a romance that makes me laugh, fall in love with the characters, and forget everything else I was supposed to be doing.
October 16, 2026
Unmarry Me for Christmas
Danielle Brooks
A brief moment of jubilee becomes a whirlwind of “I do’s”. Halle Barrymore has every right to be sullen by her unexpected fate. Instead, she doesn’t allow the unpredictability of her
circumstances to disrupt her joy.
Too soon it becomes a parent to Halle that whatever happens in Vegas doesn’t actually stay in Vegas. Nikolas is the prince of Mistletoe Springs. He has the appeal, the maturity and the status. What he lacks is the full identity of the woman he has fallen for.
Their quest for understanding finds them growing closer to exactly what they’ve both been missing.
This novel enlist the support of a solid supporting cast. I could definitely see these characters in their own spinoffs 👀. From Teedra picking up the pieces of her life. To Halle’s friends on a road trip anywhere. Gerald being more than just a trusted handler. Even Belal having his own moment. There are so many possibilities and uncharted territory. I’m patiently waiting for what’s in store 😁.
#readandtellwithshantel #daniellebrooks #ARC #unmarrymeforchristmas
Danielle Brooks
A brief moment of jubilee becomes a whirlwind of “I do’s”. Halle Barrymore has every right to be sullen by her unexpected fate. Instead, she doesn’t allow the unpredictability of her
circumstances to disrupt her joy.
Too soon it becomes a parent to Halle that whatever happens in Vegas doesn’t actually stay in Vegas. Nikolas is the prince of Mistletoe Springs. He has the appeal, the maturity and the status. What he lacks is the full identity of the woman he has fallen for.
Their quest for understanding finds them growing closer to exactly what they’ve both been missing.
This novel enlist the support of a solid supporting cast. I could definitely see these characters in their own spinoffs 👀. From Teedra picking up the pieces of her life. To Halle’s friends on a road trip anywhere. Gerald being more than just a trusted handler. Even Belal having his own moment. There are so many possibilities and uncharted territory. I’m patiently waiting for what’s in store 😁.
#readandtellwithshantel #daniellebrooks #ARC #unmarrymeforchristmas
November 5, 2026
What a cute Christmas story built on the premise of an accidental marriage in Vegas. But it's set in a Hallmark movie town and the man has BDE that he can back up. Nikolas and Halle have an immediate chemistry that leads to several spicy and steamy encounters. They get to spend almost 30 days getting to know their mystery spouse while trying to piece together the memories from the drunken night in Vegas.
I appreciated that Halle was a boss in her own right, she didn't need anything from Nikolas except a few stern commands to force her to loosen up. The minor characters were funny and stood out. Halle had lots of support throughout the adventure. Nikolas and Halle were in need of something major to shake the table a bit. Halle needed to be shown good, safe love and Nikolas needed a catalyst to step out on his own path and free himself from his father's expectations.
I would recommend this to a Hallmark movie lover with a little edge. It's a sweet love story with low drama/conflict. It's a wonderful holiday story.
I appreciated that Halle was a boss in her own right, she didn't need anything from Nikolas except a few stern commands to force her to loosen up. The minor characters were funny and stood out. Halle had lots of support throughout the adventure. Nikolas and Halle were in need of something major to shake the table a bit. Halle needed to be shown good, safe love and Nikolas needed a catalyst to step out on his own path and free himself from his father's expectations.
I would recommend this to a Hallmark movie lover with a little edge. It's a sweet love story with low drama/conflict. It's a wonderful holiday story.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Niky and Halle Barrrrrryyyyyyy!!!!
This was such an amazing Christmas rom-com read! Imagine going to Vegas to celebrate your divorce, only to end up getting married again…to a STRANGER! Like, should they stay married or get that annulment?! Because who marries a stranger in Vegas?! 😂😂 Halle, baby girl… what’s going on?!
I loved that Halle really wanted to get back to herself and figure out who she was again, but sometimes you find yourself falling quickly and Niky was THAT man! I absolutely loved their banter and the chemistry between them. And spice was spicing!!!
Mistletoe Springs sounds like the perfect little Christmas town, too! And the side characters?! Between her three besties and his brother, I was DYING! They were so much fun.
Overall, this was such a fun, feel-good read and the perfect Christmas rom-com.
Thank you, Danielle, for the early access! It officially comes out October 16, so y’all make sure you grab it or download it! 📚🎄
This was such an amazing Christmas rom-com read! Imagine going to Vegas to celebrate your divorce, only to end up getting married again…to a STRANGER! Like, should they stay married or get that annulment?! Because who marries a stranger in Vegas?! 😂😂 Halle, baby girl… what’s going on?!
I loved that Halle really wanted to get back to herself and figure out who she was again, but sometimes you find yourself falling quickly and Niky was THAT man! I absolutely loved their banter and the chemistry between them. And spice was spicing!!!
Mistletoe Springs sounds like the perfect little Christmas town, too! And the side characters?! Between her three besties and his brother, I was DYING! They were so much fun.
Overall, this was such a fun, feel-good read and the perfect Christmas rom-com.
Thank you, Danielle, for the early access! It officially comes out October 16, so y’all make sure you grab it or download it! 📚🎄
September 26, 2026
This story was suchhh a fun ride and definitely got me in the Christmas spirit! It kinda gives like Black Hallmark movie! Picture this, you go to Vegas to celebrate your divorce from a trash man and accidently marry a random, fine asl man, who you barely remember! I mean Halle Hunny what is going on!
I really enjoyed this story a lot - it was flirty, fun, and had a story that drew me in immediately. I mean, Nik was everything - steadfast, but also complex, a man who knows exactly what he wants sexually, emotionally, and for his future. Halle and Nik's adventure to figure out how and why they got married was so fun!
If you are looking for a cute, adorable, a bit spicy of a Christmas romance, please run to pre-order this one! It drops on October 13! thank you so much to Danielle for the early access!
I really enjoyed this story a lot - it was flirty, fun, and had a story that drew me in immediately. I mean, Nik was everything - steadfast, but also complex, a man who knows exactly what he wants sexually, emotionally, and for his future. Halle and Nik's adventure to figure out how and why they got married was so fun!
If you are looking for a cute, adorable, a bit spicy of a Christmas romance, please run to pre-order this one! It drops on October 13! thank you so much to Danielle for the early access!
October 13, 2026
As my first holiday read of the year this book did not disappoint! I absolutely loved the chemistry and banter between Halle & Nicholas! These two were something else. Their relationship started as “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas moment” which turned out to not stay in Vegas at all!!
I really loved the unconventional and laidback vibes that this book gave!
The side characters in this book were also amazing and definitely brought the humor to the story. My favorite out of all of them was Belal.
But that Teedra was a different story!!! Lol I’m not going to say too much on that because I don’t want to spoil it!!
If you looking for a little spicy, some funny moments and the holiday feels you should definitely add this you your holiday reads TBR!
Thanks to the author for this ARC!
I really loved the unconventional and laidback vibes that this book gave!
The side characters in this book were also amazing and definitely brought the humor to the story. My favorite out of all of them was Belal.
But that Teedra was a different story!!! Lol I’m not going to say too much on that because I don’t want to spoil it!!
If you looking for a little spicy, some funny moments and the holiday feels you should definitely add this you your holiday reads TBR!
Thanks to the author for this ARC!
October 14, 2026
Thank you to Danielle Brooks for the ARC of UnMarry Me for Christmas!
Just a month after her divorce, Halle heads to Vegas to celebrate and wakes up married again. Nikolas St. Christopher is under pressure from his father to marry before he can take over the family business. They learn the marriage can't be annulled for 30 days … what could go wrong … or right …in 30 days? I loved the banter between Nik and Halle, and her friend group and Belal added plenty of laughs. You get some flashback to their time in Vegas which fills in how they met and what they shared before getting married. I liked the pace, especially the second half of the book. I may or may not look at coat racks differently 😏. The story runs from Thanksgiving through Christmas, which makes it a perfect pick for Holiday TBRs.
This is my first read by Danielle so I will for sure check out the Fire Company 143 series.
Just a month after her divorce, Halle heads to Vegas to celebrate and wakes up married again. Nikolas St. Christopher is under pressure from his father to marry before he can take over the family business. They learn the marriage can't be annulled for 30 days … what could go wrong … or right …in 30 days? I loved the banter between Nik and Halle, and her friend group and Belal added plenty of laughs. You get some flashback to their time in Vegas which fills in how they met and what they shared before getting married. I liked the pace, especially the second half of the book. I may or may not look at coat racks differently 😏. The story runs from Thanksgiving through Christmas, which makes it a perfect pick for Holiday TBRs.
This is my first read by Danielle so I will for sure check out the Fire Company 143 series.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I had the pleasure of Beta reading this Christmas novel and absolutely ate it up!
What happens when you go to Vegas to celebrate your divorce with your girls and end up celebrating a little too hard? If you guessed another marriage then you guessed correctly because that’s what happens to our girl Halle! She meets our handsome salt & peeper MMC Nik and marries him after turning all the way up 🫣We are then left with a heartwarming and cozy story about grown folks navigating through family obligations and trying to find their way back to happiness.
This was such a warm Christmas book that brought the drama and romance that we love for the holiday season. Hallmark movies but make it black vibes (with a bit of spice 😂). Make sure to add this one to your TBR when it drops!
Review of advance copy received from Author
It's never too early for a holiday romance, but this one includes a divorce celebration in Vegas ending not quite as planned.
The cozy atmosphere of Christmastime combined with the vibrant party energy of Las Vegas creates a perfect setting for Halle & Nik's unintentional marriage. Drop in a bit of family drama, spice & retracing "that night", you are in for a ride!
I loved being brought back to Mistletoe Springs & the nods to other characters we've met in Danielle's previous books 😊. I was rooting for Halle to find herself while also learning more about Nik. Nik was bringing the heat 😅 & just wanted Halle to be happy in the end.
My favorite character was Belal 😅. He needs his own book! The banter!
Thank you to Danielle Brooks for the free eARC, all thoughts are my own! 🩷
The cozy atmosphere of Christmastime combined with the vibrant party energy of Las Vegas creates a perfect setting for Halle & Nik's unintentional marriage. Drop in a bit of family drama, spice & retracing "that night", you are in for a ride!
I loved being brought back to Mistletoe Springs & the nods to other characters we've met in Danielle's previous books 😊. I was rooting for Halle to find herself while also learning more about Nik. Nik was bringing the heat 😅 & just wanted Halle to be happy in the end.
My favorite character was Belal 😅. He needs his own book! The banter!
Thank you to Danielle Brooks for the free eARC, all thoughts are my own! 🩷
Review of advance copy received from Author
🎄💍 **UnMarry Me for Christmas by Danielle Brooks**
What happens in Vegas… apparently ends with a marriage certificate! 😂
Halle heads to Vegas with her girls to celebrate her divorce and swears off men, relationships, and marriage. Then the universe steps in with Nicholas St. Christopher—the forever bachelor she drunkenly marries and doesn’t even remember meeting! 🍾😂
What follows is a hilarious scavenger hunt to find her mystery groom, with a little Christmas magic sprinkled in. ✨
**Cute, festive, and proof that sometimes the universe knows who belongs together before you even meet.** ❤️🎄
What happens in Vegas… apparently ends with a marriage certificate! 😂
Halle heads to Vegas with her girls to celebrate her divorce and swears off men, relationships, and marriage. Then the universe steps in with Nicholas St. Christopher—the forever bachelor she drunkenly marries and doesn’t even remember meeting! 🍾😂
What follows is a hilarious scavenger hunt to find her mystery groom, with a little Christmas magic sprinkled in. ✨
**Cute, festive, and proof that sometimes the universe knows who belongs together before you even meet.** ❤️🎄
Review of advance copy received from Author
Happy to receive an ARC for UnMarry Me For Christmas!
Imagine celebrating your divorce in Vegas and then waking up to find that you married a mystery man. Along with her friends, Halle travels to a picturesque Christmas town where she finds her tall, rich & fine husband Nikolas.
Halle was better than me because I would probably have "crumbled" before she did 😆. Their journey was cute even though they had to navigate through some mess before trying to figure out if they're going to stay married.
This is the 4th book that I've read from this author and I can't wait to read more. Make sure y'all add this to your TBR.
Imagine celebrating your divorce in Vegas and then waking up to find that you married a mystery man. Along with her friends, Halle travels to a picturesque Christmas town where she finds her tall, rich & fine husband Nikolas.
Halle was better than me because I would probably have "crumbled" before she did 😆. Their journey was cute even though they had to navigate through some mess before trying to figure out if they're going to stay married.
This is the 4th book that I've read from this author and I can't wait to read more. Make sure y'all add this to your TBR.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is my first read by this author and I am so glad this was my introduction! I am a Christmas hallmark girlie and baby this book gave that and much more ! I didn’t want it to end!
Can you imagine waking up in Vegas married after a night out celebrating your divorce??? That piece of information had me hooked and sat ! The chemistry between Halle and Nick was undeniable even though Halle tried her hardest to resist !!
Belal and Zena were both hilarious and I loved everything that was wrong with them lls 😂😂
The ending surprise wasn’t what I expected but I loved that twist 🥰 A little epilogue on them a few years out would have been perfect closure for me 😜
Can you imagine waking up in Vegas married after a night out celebrating your divorce??? That piece of information had me hooked and sat ! The chemistry between Halle and Nick was undeniable even though Halle tried her hardest to resist !!
Belal and Zena were both hilarious and I loved everything that was wrong with them lls 😂😂
The ending surprise wasn’t what I expected but I loved that twist 🥰 A little epilogue on them a few years out would have been perfect closure for me 😜
September 30, 2026
I RECEIVED AN ADVANCE READERS COOY OF THIS BOOK FROM THE AUTHOR.
I absolutely ADORED this book!!! This book was sooooo fun while also being warm and cozy! It pulled me in right from the very beginning and kept my attention throughout the whole book making it hard to stop reading! The pacing in the book was great and the banter kept me laughing! And the spice level was PERFECT and very well written! (Big kudos to the author here!) This was a great holiday read and gave me all the warm and fuzzies! I definitely enjoyed my trip to Mistletoe Springs!
I absolutely ADORED this book!!! This book was sooooo fun while also being warm and cozy! It pulled me in right from the very beginning and kept my attention throughout the whole book making it hard to stop reading! The pacing in the book was great and the banter kept me laughing! And the spice level was PERFECT and very well written! (Big kudos to the author here!) This was a great holiday read and gave me all the warm and fuzzies! I definitely enjoyed my trip to Mistletoe Springs!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to the author for the advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Oh, I loved reading this! This was the perfect way for me to start off my Christmas in October. Danielle Brooks knocked this one out in true style and fashion.
Nikolas and Halle's story didn't hold true to the what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas at all! 😂 It delivered the feel-good Hallmark Christmas feel that I love, packed with witty banter and wonderful friendships.
If you love Black romance—most importantly, Black Hallmark romance—then go grab a copy. You won't be disappointed! 🎄💍✨
Oh, I loved reading this! This was the perfect way for me to start off my Christmas in October. Danielle Brooks knocked this one out in true style and fashion.
Nikolas and Halle's story didn't hold true to the what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas at all! 😂 It delivered the feel-good Hallmark Christmas feel that I love, packed with witty banter and wonderful friendships.
If you love Black romance—most importantly, Black Hallmark romance—then go grab a copy. You won't be disappointed! 🎄💍✨
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 12, 2026
🎄 UnMarry Me for Christmas by Danielle Brooks ❤️
📅 Publication Date: October 13, 2026
📖 ARC Review | Holiday Romance
What happens when a trip to Vegas to celebrate your divorce leads to an unexpected new beginning?
This was such a fun, heartwarming Christmas romance filled with humor, undeniable chemistry, family, and second chances! I loved Halle and Nikolas together and enjoyed watching their relationship unfold.
If you love Hallmark-style Christmas movies featuring Black love, a little spice, and plenty of holiday charm, this is the perfect cozy read to add to your TBR!
📅 Publication Date: October 13, 2026
📖 ARC Review | Holiday Romance
What happens when a trip to Vegas to celebrate your divorce leads to an unexpected new beginning?
This was such a fun, heartwarming Christmas romance filled with humor, undeniable chemistry, family, and second chances! I loved Halle and Nikolas together and enjoyed watching their relationship unfold.
If you love Hallmark-style Christmas movies featuring Black love, a little spice, and plenty of holiday charm, this is the perfect cozy read to add to your TBR!
October 15, 2026
An absolute must-read! Danielle Brooks has mastered the urban rom-com with this unputdownable page-turner.
When Halle heads to Las Vegas with her best friends to celebrate her divorce, she expects a fun night of drinks and dancing—but she ends up taking home the ultimate surprise: Nikolas St. Christopher. Nikolas is a gorgeous billionaire who only has eyes for Halle, and their dynamic is pure magic.
This book is whimsical, fast-paced, and incredibly lighthearted. It’s the perfect quick escape!
Huge thanks to the author for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
When Halle heads to Las Vegas with her best friends to celebrate her divorce, she expects a fun night of drinks and dancing—but she ends up taking home the ultimate surprise: Nikolas St. Christopher. Nikolas is a gorgeous billionaire who only has eyes for Halle, and their dynamic is pure magic.
This book is whimsical, fast-paced, and incredibly lighthearted. It’s the perfect quick escape!
Huge thanks to the author for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Hands down one of my favorite holiday themed romances I have read in a while. The concept of a wild night in Las Vegas before Thanksgiving leads to the magic of Christmas is gold. The banter between Nikolas and Halle (MMC & FMC) truly makes the book captivating. There’s so much I want to state but I refuse to give spoilers.
Tropes:
Second chance romance
He can’t let her go
Family drama
Secret marriage
A Little love triangle
Millionaire romance
Tropes:
Second chance romance
He can’t let her go
Family drama
Secret marriage
A Little love triangle
Millionaire romance
Review of advance copy received from Author
A Vegas mistake and a whole lot of Christmas magic. I had such a good time with Halle and Nik. Their banter, chemistry and the whole “we need to undo this marriage” situation made this an entertaining read. The more time they spent together, the harder it was to believe that getting unmarried was ever going to be that simple. Watching Halle figure out what she truly wanted for herself post-divorce while Nik had to deal with his own life being completely thrown off course with Halle’s presence brought the perfect balance of emotion and romance to the story.
I also loved Halle’s friendship with Zena, Robyn and Imani. Those three had me cracking up! I loved how they showed up for Halle while keeping it all the way real with her. You know you have a solid friend group when they support your questionable decisions but will still look at you like, “Girl… what are you doing?” Belal brought his own charm to the table, too. I really enjoyed his moments; he added another great layer to Nik and made the family dynamic so much fun.
This book was fun, flirty, festive and just an all-around good time. I laughed, smiled, and gasped a few times. Honestly, I could see this as a Hallmark Movie.
I also loved Halle’s friendship with Zena, Robyn and Imani. Those three had me cracking up! I loved how they showed up for Halle while keeping it all the way real with her. You know you have a solid friend group when they support your questionable decisions but will still look at you like, “Girl… what are you doing?” Belal brought his own charm to the table, too. I really enjoyed his moments; he added another great layer to Nik and made the family dynamic so much fun.
This book was fun, flirty, festive and just an all-around good time. I laughed, smiled, and gasped a few times. Honestly, I could see this as a Hallmark Movie.
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