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To the reviewers that did not like the Hallmark-feel to this book, I feel like the description of the book all but gave away the Hallmark aspect. That is on you.

As for me, I love Hallmark movies around the Christmas season. They warm you up just as much as a mug of hot cocoa and a fireplace on a cold winter's day. I enjoyed some of the Hallmark factors in this book but there were also a couple of wrinkles that made it difficult to rate it higher. One is the relationship between Bailey and Jacob. (view spoiler) I love a good Hallmark Christmas moving with all the bells and whistles, but I think some of the Christmas magic in this story fell a little flat.

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This was a pretty fluffy Christmas romance. It was cute and easy to read. It will definitely put you in a Christmas mood.

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Totally adorable YA holiday romance! Reading this feels like watching a Hallmark channel movie. Cute story, fun twist and an enjoyable holiday read! Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

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4 stars most of the year, but 5 for Christmas! Bailey is a high school junior who wants nothing more than to be kissed under the mistletoe this year. She works at a bookstore where she helps this hot boy from school and then she meets a gorgeous boy with a British accent! Which one will she choose? Perfect for fans of Hallmark Christmas movies and believers in the magic of Christmas.

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I would like to thank Random House Children's Books for a free copy of this book for an honest review. This is a cute Christmas romance story. I give it a 4 out of 5 stars. The characters were well written and the setting was a winter wonderland. I really enjoyed this story. The only critique I have is I wanted more romance.

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I knew by the cover this was a book I was going to love it. It was cute story perfect for the holiday season. It warms your heart, leaves a huge smile on your face and has just the right amount of Christmas magic.

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Heartwarming! Refreshing! A Hallmark movie in book format. I rooted for Bailey the whole time! A darling holiday read!

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I'm not a huge fan of Hallmark holiday movies- they're too cheesy for me. This super sweet teen holiday romance is perfect for Hallmark holiday fans.

A few smallish things (1) the product placement in this book ridiculous and won't let the book age well (S'Well water bottle, Essie nail polish, Timberland boots, etc.) (2) The characters names and vague (sometimes) analogies to other holiday stories kept me trying to read between the lines more than reading the story. (3) Each of the chapters were named after a holiday song, and it was cute.

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First of all: My digital copy of the book has the author listed as Christa Roberts while on NetGalley it says it is by Wendy Loggia. However, the description is the same so there's an error somewhere in there.

This is a slight story totally in keeping with its Hallmark movie inspiration right down to a touch of magic. I can picture Bailey smiling broadly throughout the story as she wraps herself in all that is Christmas while navigating her way between "problems" such as being too generous for her own good and working out if she is actually dating either of the boys she likes. I enjoyed the Easter eggs (seems like there should be another name for those in a Christmas book) of classic holiday movies and stories. And although one big secret seemed very obvious to me right from the start, I didn't foresee something else about Charlie's importance in Bailey's life. I didn't care for the fight right after Bailey's first kiss with Jacob. I think at that point in a relationship he would be eager to make her happy and wouldn't have been so defensive right off the bat so that didn't ring true to me and was a distraction to the glowy Christmas feeling I wanted.

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This book made my heart so happy! Witty and warm, it made me long to crank up the Christmas tunes and rummage about for some cocoa! And the romance— the romance! I’ve swooned!

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This book had potential to be cute, and I enjoyed the Christmas theme throughout. However, the writing and the characters really didn't mesh well for me. It was a little overdone and instead of being cute and lighthearted, it was just boring. An o.k. read but not a lot of fun overall.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

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What a refreshing Christmas read. This book was the perfect escape for me as I love all things Christmas. I love how it is young adult and I feel confident my students will love this story.

The protagonist Bailey is relatable and endearing. I loved how much she loved Christmas and her spirit. The chapters flew as the story line was addicting. It is a must read for students not only who love Christmas but want a good wholesome book. There is even a bit of Christmas magic in this story.

I give this book 5 out of 5 stars and will be adding this to my classroom library. Thank you netgalley and publisher for the advanced read.

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Totally adorable! This is a wonderful Christmas story for teens. Bailey, named for the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”, is a totally believable teen going to parties, working at the bookstore and looking for a boyfriend! Just like the movie, a bit of magic happens!

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This book was so cute!! I wish it was winter so I could curl up with a blanket and read it. This is the kind of book I will read every year around Christmas. The plot was fast-paced and easy to read.

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