Think of this as Hallmark with steam.

Cara, the career driven New Yorker
Matteo, equerry to the king of Eldovia

The light version of enemies to lovers provides tension and conflict without being pranky and over the top. But it's so much more than a love story- their friendship truly brought out the best in each other and the way they supported each other was positively endearing. The ending may have been predictable- but it was cinema-ready and I loved it!

Did not finish at 38%. I really gave "So This Is Christmas" by Jenny Holiday every chance I could. I started reading it three separate occasions, just to see if I wasn't in the mood for a book like this, but nope. Matteo and Cara are just not the kinds of protagonists I want to read about. This book is 80% business and is very light on the romance, even early on. I don't foresee me caring about these characters in another 10%, 20%, even 30%... I can't for the life of be feel any connection or chemistry between these two people. They are obviously going to bond more and more as Cara continues to work on the King of Eldovia's monetary affairs, but he is such a grumpy jerk and she is such a staunch businesswoman that I don't want them to get closer because I just don't care about their relationship (in love, in dislike, or otherwise). Holiday should have focused more on the romance, less on the business. It's like reading a text book at times between that and its poor, plodding pacing.

Thanks to NetGalley, Jenny Holiday, and Avon and Harper Voyage for the ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.

So This Is Christmas by Jenny Holiday is a heartwarming holiday romance novel that follows the story of Delaney and Matteo, two people from different worlds who find love in unexpected places. The author does a great job of creating a festive and cozy atmosphere, and the story is filled with all the classic holiday elements that readers have come to expect from the genre. The characters are likable, and their chemistry is believable and amplified by the "enemies to lovers" feel. However, while the book is enjoyable and a fun read, it doesn't quite reach the heights of the best holiday romance novels out there. The plot is somewhat predictable, and the conflicts feel a little contrived at times. Additionally, the supporting cast of characters, while charming, doesn't get as much development as they could have.

Overall, So This Is Christmas is a good holiday romance novel that will likely appeal to fans of the genre. The book is well-written, and the characters are likable enough to keep the reader invested in their story. However, while the novel is enjoyable, it doesn't quite reach the heights of the best holiday romance novels out there. If you're looking for a cozy and heartwarming holiday read, So This Is Christmas is definitely worth checking out!

This is a cute holiday romance. It was a nice twist the the grumpy sunshine romance because it was just grumpy grumpy. What I didn’t like is that it’s a slow burn without the burn, the characters are not engaging personalities, and therefore the story itself is not that engaging.

Thank you for my advanced copy in exchange for my honest review! If you are looking for a holiday romance with feel good laugh out loud moments look no further! Holiday does it again and I can’t wait to see what she does next!

In the third royal Christmas romance from Jenny Holiday, royal advisor to the Eldovian King, Matteo, falls for American financial advisor, Cara.

I love a royal romance, I love a Christmas romance, and I really love a royal Christmas romance. Was it cheesy? Yes, but it was everything a royal Christmas romance is supposed to be: insta-love, cozy, and full of. holiday cheer. Make sure to read the whole series if you haven't!

This was such a sweet holiday story. Like a book version of a Hallmark movie. While I did enjoy it I did find it a bit slow moving but overall it was an enjoyable holiday nugget.

I own the first two copies of the Christmas in Eldovia series but totally didn't realize it, though this book has convinced me I need to bump them up my reading list I think!

Matteo and Cara are adorable together, and I liked the development of their enemies to lovers vibes! I normally do not enjoy instant love but the time skip in this one gave the relationship space to grow without dragging it out, and all of the important developments happened on the page, IMO.

To be honest I didn't fully understand Cara's job and how she was making partner, but I was able to let go of that because the book takes place in a fake country, I can let some corporate job details slide!

Overall, just a really enjoyable read with a little Christmas sprinkled in.

Thank you to Avon and Net Galley for a copy of this eARC in exchange for an honest review!

I couldn't put it down and I didn't want to. This book lived up to every ounce of hype that I had experienced for it. This book is beautifully written; a gripping storyline with strong characters. It ticked all the boxes of my expectations. I would definitely recommend it to others.

Cara is sent to Eldovia to help the King clean up his financial affiars.
She's forced to work with Matteo while the King is otherwise engaged.
They butt heads at every turn of events, but Matteo is becoming quickly attracted to Cara the more time he spends with her, Cara also realizes that she's fighting an attraction that she doesn't wish to fight.


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Jenny Holiday does it again with this sweet Christmas story! She is a go to holiday author for me! If you're looking for fun, romantic, sometimes steamy holiday reads, look no further!

So This is Christmas By Jenny Holiday is the third and last book in the Christmas in Eldovia series. At the time of my request, I didn’t know that this book was a part of a series but I decided just to read it because it sounded very good and just like what I needed at the time. And, to be honest it can be read as a standalone if you decided to do so, because I for one didn’t feel like I was missing information that I could find in the other two books.

Apart from that, I can say that it was a very cute and wholesome rom-com. Both Matteo and Cara were likable characters and I enjoyed their interactions very much. It was a fun and easy read that described very well the feeling of Christmas.

*ARC kindly provided by Avon and Harper Voyager via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Jenny Holiday, NetGalley, and Avon and Harper Voyage for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book is the third book in a series, but I did not read the other two so it can definitely be a stand alone. This is a cute Christmas book that takes place in Eldovia. Cara is headed to Eldovia to help handle the king's affairs and watch business. Matteo is devoted to the crown when he is assigned to Cara.

Matteo and Cara were a great grumpy/sunshine pairing. The story had plenty of side characters, winter activities and the perfect Christmas town that I would love to visit.

I was so excited for the final installment of the Princess for Christmas series!!
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Eldovia is such a dreamy setting, especially at Christmas time! I actually wanted more Christmas!! There was so much time spent on Cara and Mateo’s jobs and I felt like it took some of the Christmas magic away. I lived for scenes like the hot springs and the sleigh ride!
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I liked Cara and Matteo but it was a little too slow burn for me. It did have a very sweet ending. 🛷⛸️❄️
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All in all I’m sad the series has come to an end. Loved me some Leo!!! 😍
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Thanks so much to NetGalley and the author for my early review copy!!

Way too much of a slow burn. I found myself bored at times but I did love the rest of the series so if you have read them, might be worth checking out. It was festive!

This book felt like reading a hallmark movie. While it was a little cheesy, it was a fun holiday read and I don’t regret reading it at all. The enemies to lovers paired with the Christmas town made it a story that was right up my alley.

I enjoyed this installment of the series, but not as much as the first two. I think it would be a great read for someone looking for a slow-burn winter romance to read curled up in front of the fire.

This book is the third in a series, but it is easily a stand-alone as I didn’t read the first two.
This book had a lot of potential to be a really great book, but for me it just fell really flat. It was good enough that I could finish it, but not my favorite.
Not so Grumpy/sunshine, more just Grumpy....
Cara's character felt way too boring. There wasn't much character development.
And Matteo started so strong as a grumpy type but didn't stay that way.
Overall, I wouldn't read again.

A nice and sweet romance with vivid characters. Not my favorite Jenny Holiday but still a good one! I'll read more from her.

I love Jenny Holiday's holiday romances and this one did not disappoint! The cover is so cute for starters. The plot and characters were also incredibly cute and charming. The setting really got me in the swing of the holiday season.