This is a delightful treat for readers who adore lighthearted, slow-paced romances with a dash of wit and a strong focus on the power of love and collaboration as they follow Holly and Noel's charming journey to create a happily-ever-after for their fictional characters and themselves by Christmas."

This has been on my TBR for several years now, and I can’t seem to make myself finish it. I’m sorry! I’m sure someone will love it, but it just isn’t for me.

I apprecitate the publisher allowing me to read this book. This is a great romance that kept me interested until the end, I can't wait to read more.

I love holiday romance season! Pam Binder did a great job of infusing the holiday spirit into Christmas Deadline - from the names, the idyllic setting, decorating the house and of course the ornaments. The Christmas aspects of this story were spot on. For me the romance fell flat, in many ways their romance was zero-sixty, in others it seemed to drag. I didn’t feel that spark and chemistry between Noel and Holly, so the story ended up dragging in the end for me.

I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review

Christmas books are my favorite and this one was so cute and adorable... I highly recommend for a holiday read

Unfortunately this is a DNF for me because too many aspects fell flat. Holly Lane and Noel Atterberry are writers who have been paired up by their publisher to co-author a novel. She's a Seattle-based romance writer and he writes thrillers from his once-grand English country estate, Mistletoe Manor (yes, really). However, they can't agree on their story's ending and they're facing a Christmas deadline. The solution to this impasse? Holly travels to England and stays at Noel's place (with Noel, duh) so they can write the final chapters in person.

A cute and predictable story, as is typical of most seasonal holiday reads, but this one lost me around page 40. We're told that the two became close after emailing over the past year (until Holly's Christmastime visit, they'd never met). Including some snippets of those emails would have strengthened the plot. Noel has some financial woes with his estate and there's a weird proposed solution involving a potential arranged marriage to a Lady Catherine. And there's also a preface to the novel that basically gives away the ending.

Oh, well. Bah humbug.

I did not feel the chemistry between the characters.
The story was okay? i guess? but when i did not feel the chemistry or liked the character i was very much bored.

Fairly predictable but still enjoyable. It was an easy read, and the side characters were interesting. I feel like there were a couple loose ends that should've been tied up but at least the main plot was settled.

Cozy, easy read. I always enjoy a Christmas story and this one didn't disappoint. The side characters were on point and the romance too.
I wished there was a little more story between the main characters, but I enjoyed overall.
I recommend it to anyone that would like N easy, fast read while drinking some coffee or tea.

Stars 4/5. Making this short and succinct.

Characters: 7. They were pretty great. A bit stereotypical, but occasionally surprising. Cliche. Cute.

Atmosphere: 7. Wintery. 10/10 cosy and cliche British.

Writing: 7. Simple, clear, enjoyable.

Plot: 8. -2 due to the ending being so quick and there was an annoying resolution. Sex doesn't solve all.

Intrigue: 8. was so excited for this, slightly disappointing.

Logic: 8. No complaints. Very cliche.

WARNINGS: mention and suggestion of mature content.

RECOMMEND: for 16+ who love authors, romance and british snowy winters.

I love a great holiday romance and jumped to read this one. Although easy and enjoyable to read, nothing great about it unfortunately. I found that I was able to connect with both main characters, however I wish we got to see or know more of their relationship from the beginning. A quick and sweet story that I'm glad I did read, though not exactly as wonderful as I was hoping for.

This is one of those books that is great to curl up with on a cold snowy day in front of a roaring fire, which I did (with some help from Netflix for the fire). This is a shorter book so it is a faster read. I fell in love with the setting and the side characters quickly, I thought they were wonderful. I didn’t dislike the main characters, but I did end up wishing for more interaction between them which would have added some much needed chemistry. Overall I didn’t love or hate it, I just enjoyed it for what it was, so if you are looking for a cute Hallmark holiday romance then I would recommend picking it up.

I was given a copy of this book for my honest review.

This was a cute read, if you are looking for a book to get you into the holiday spirit. The traditions are adorable and fun, but the romance just is rushed. It's not a slow burn, which I am always up for, but just rushed.

A cute, festive and entertaining Christmas story that made me smile and root for the characters.
Good character and plot development, it kept me hooked.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Thought the characters were great . I did think end was a bit cut off and I think I would have liked a bit more in the epilogue. But overall, it was a great read. Definitely one I would recommend.

Loved so much about it. If you like romance or cozy mysteries, definitely check this one out. You won’t be disappointed. My only criticism was the Christmas in this novel, it wasn't very Christmassy.

When two authors co-write a novel and are faced with a pending deadline that is blocked, they decide to meet in England to work together. Holly has been drawn to Noel since they met a year ago through emails. Both lead characters are kind and thoughtful. The supportive characters add Christmas spice to this sweet and heartwarming romance!

This was a cute holiday romcom about two authors--Holly, a romance author, and Noel, who writes action thrillers--who are paired together to write finish a novel or give back their generous advance by the holiday deadline. The two have been emailing for months and have a strong connection, but when Holly crosses the pond and meets Noel in person at Mistletoe Manor, one look and sparks fly. Holly's Christmas spirit is intoxicating and exactly what Noel needs to save the manor, which is in financial trouble due to his father's gambling problem. This book was a great read for the holidays and had me all warm and fuzzy inside.

Christmas Deadline is a romantic and fun story with characters that are believable.
Holly Lane is a romance writer who was a co-writing a novel with mystery and action writer Noel Atterberry. The two, who live in two different countries, cannot agree on an ending for their story. As the deadline approaches and publishers get pushy, Holly decides to go to England and stay at Noel’s ancestral manor during the holiday season. Once they meet in person, you can feel the chemistry jump off the pages. The couple fight the feeling, but then begin to flirt and then realize their passion and friendship for each other. Sadly, the obstacles of distance, financial crisis, and a possible arranged marriage get in the way of the couples chance. Can they decide on a happy ending for both themselves and their characters?
Christmas Deadline is sweet and spicy, but not tacky. The book was a great read, and difficult to put down. A fun read for Christmas, but really any time of the year.
(I was given an e-book copy of this book by the publisher. Thank you The Wild Rose Press, Inc.! The review is mine)
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Read in November 2020
Along with the blurb, which sounded really good, there’s also Noel’s problems which includes a big money problem, an entire estate falling apart around him, and a possible marriage to someone not Holly, and add in a historical romance through a found family journal, that’s a lot of story. Throw in the on again/off again romantic feelings between Holly and Noel which made me roll my eyes a lot! It was more of an okay read for me.

Holly is working with another author. They both write different kinds of books, she writes the romances while he likes to make things blow up. Once Holly goes across the pond to finish the book with him, romance ensues. But not without trouble.
I enjoyed this quick read.