cozy reads for the holiday SZN ❄️🎄🎅📚
I was browsing around the book aisle & came across some christmas books that caught my eye.
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📍: Walmart
💸: Prices listed on the slides
Here are a few of my favorite finds:
One big happy family by Susan Mallery - This is a story of a single mom (Julie Parker) who's embarrassed for her adult kids (Nick & Dana) to find out she's dating a younger man. Christmas in the family cabin brings them all under one roof for the holidays. It wouldn't be the holidays without a little chaos!
Blame it on the mistletoe by Beth Garrod - Social media star Elle has the # Dreamlife. She's on a mission to find a British fan (Holly) to swap christmas with in order to mix up her content to attract new fans. Holly is on her own mission to leave Britain after a holiday disaster with her ex. Elle gets settled in but meets a charming boy across the street. Holly ends up meeting Elle's twin brother. Was switching places a blessing in disguise?
(If you love the movie "The Holiday" I think you will like this book!)
How my neighbor stole christmas by Meghan Quinn - Cole lives in a town where it's christmas all year round. But Cole wants nothing to do with christmas. That is until Storee moves in next door with whom he has a past. Storee decides to enter the christmas kringle contest, but over coles' dead body will she win! Now Cole the town grinch if you will has to pretend to enjoy the season all of the sudden. & Storee cooks up a plan to have a fake relationship with him in order to secure her win. How will this christmas competition play out? (This is a romcom spinoff of the grinch.)
The december market by RaeAnne Thayne - It is the holiday season at Shelter Springs. Amanda Taylor isn't a fan of christmas. She is the owner of a local soap shop, so she tries to make the season bright for her customers at Shelter Springs holiday giving market. Her grandmother (Birdie) starts dating a new resident at the shelter inn retirement community. Amanda smells trouble. & equally as much Rafe Arredondo (grandson of Birdie suitor) also has his doubts. Rafe is a single father, paramedic, & assistant fire chief with a lot on his plate. They both have a goal to keep their grandparents apart, but Rafe starts feeling drawn towards Amanda as they keep crossing paths at the holiday market. Will there be a second chance at love?
The twelve days of Dash & Lily by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan - This book follows the netflix show Dash & Lily. (10/10 definitely recommend! It is so good I binged watched it in one day.) Dash & Lily have a tough year after falling in love at a bookstore. Lily's grandmother suffered a heart attack & has a difficult road to recovery. This takes a toll on Lily. There are 12 days left of until christmas. Dash, Lily's brother Langston, & their closest friends take a trip to Manhattan to help Lily recapture the holiday magic.
Christmas Eve Love Story by Ginny Baird - Annie Jones works hard designing windows for iconic NYC department store Lawson's finest. Her christmas window display gets messed up by rambunctious kids. An all too real store santa gives her a tip on how to start over. With the help of a friendly security guard (Braden Tate), Annie repairs the damage & heads home. The next morning, she wakes up & is bewildered that it's not christmas day, but it's christmas eve all over again! She is stuck in a time loop & doesn't know how she'll get out. Now, she has an infinite number of days to get it right. Each day bringing her closer to Braden & christmas day. She starts to imagine what her new life could look like.
The christmas clash by Suzanne Park - Chloe Kwon can't stand Peter Li. Their families don't get along & they each operate rival restaurants at the Riverwood mall. The Kwons make Koren food, & the Lis make Chinese food. Chloe is working at the photographer for santa land during the holiday season. & right across Peter works at the virtual reality north pole experience. But the mall is about to be sold to developers & demolished for condos! Eviction notices going out right before christmas. Chloe & Peter team up in efforts to save the mall. But will this also bring them closer to each other?
Cozy up to a good read this holiday season!
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I am most excited for the how my neighbor stole christmas book. I love the grinch, so I'm really excited for a romcom romance spinoff. Also, I did see that it has some pretty picture illustrations in the book! 😍
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It's so wonderful to see how many of you are looking for those heartwarming Susan Mallery Christmas stories! If you, like me, adore her festive tales, you might be particularly enchanted by 'Marry Me at Christmas.' While I recently stumbled upon her delightful 'One Big Happy Family' at Walmart – which, by the way, is a fantastic read if you love a bit of family chaos mixed with holiday cheer – 'Marry Me at Christmas' is another gem that truly captures the magic of the season. In 'Marry Me at Christmas', you'll meet the charming and slightly cynical stage manager, Isabel Santiago, who finds herself in the quaint small town of Fool's Gold, California. She's there to plan the Christmas wedding of a famous movie star, but she certainly wasn't expecting to fall for the bride's brother, a handsome and grounded local rancher named... well, you'll just have to read it to find out! (No spoilers here, but trust me, he's swoon-worthy!) What I love most about Mallery's style in books like this is how she weaves together humor, genuine emotion, and that irresistible small-town holiday atmosphere. It's not just about the romance; it's about community, family, and finding unexpected joy during the most wonderful time of the year. Her books are the epitome of 'Holiday Romance,' offering that perfect escape. Much like 'One Big Happy Family,' where Julie Parker navigates tricky family dynamics during Christmas, 'Marry Me at Christmas' also delves into personal growth and the surprising connections that truly make the holidays special. You know how some books just feel like Christmas? That's exactly what you get with Susan Mallery. Her stories often feature strong female leads, charming heroes, and just enough festive sparkle to make you want to put on your coziest socks and sip hot cocoa while you read. If you enjoy the comedic elements and heartwarming twists in books like 'How My Neighbor Stole Christmas' or the sweet, interconnected narratives in 'The December Market,' then Susan Mallery's contributions to the holiday romance genre are definitely for you. Her ability to create memorable characters and put them in situations that are both relatable and utterly festive is truly a gift. Whether it's the antics of a large family or the quiet charm of a small-town celebration, her stories always leave you with a warm, fuzzy feeling, much like a gingerbread man fresh from the oven. So, if 'Marry Me at Christmas' is on your radar, I highly recommend picking it up for your next cozy reading session. It’s a perfect companion to any of the wonderful holiday romance finds I mentioned earlier! Trust me, diving into a Susan Mallery Christmas novel is like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket by the fire – absolutely essential for the holiday season. I just love how her stories manage to bring out all the festive feels without being overly saccharine. You'll find yourself rooting for the characters and maybe even shedding a happy tear or two. Happy reading, everyone!
Omg definitely have to save this!! ❄️🎄