I couldn’t really get into this book. I tried and tried, but ended up skimming most of the book. Couldn’t really connect with the characters.

Maggie Knox is a Christmas romcom genius.

Christmas, fake relationship and country music you have me hooked.

Max Brody is trying to build a name for himself outside of his legendary father Holden Brody. Sadie is trying to make a name for herself out of nothing.

The story follows their ups and downs and separations to see if their relationship can even be real. Max has to find himself to know that he can be worthy of Sadie's love. A touching story. Love it.

Thank you to Penguin Group-Putnam and Netgalley for an ARC of this book! I’ve willingly read and reviewed it. All opinions are my own.

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS is definitely not your typical light-hearted, Hallmark-esque Christmas novel. Instead, the writing duo of Maggie Knox treats their readers to a rollercoaster ride of emotions that I couldn’t tear my eyes away from.

Sadie Hunter and Max Brody are both competing on an American Idol-type show for country musicians. However, after going viral when they’re partnered up for a duet week, they’re soon presented with a plan to compete as duo. Not only will this raise the falling ratings of the show, but it will also be beneficial to their own careers which haven’t taken off as quickly as either had ever imagined. Spanning three Christmases, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS weaves a story of heartbreak, mistrust, and love.

Though there was a huge lack of communication between these characters, and I typically get frustrated by that sort of thing, it mostly felt imperative to the story. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS was so enjoyable and I absolutely loved the dynamic between Sadie and Max. This will be the perfect palate cleanser in between everyone’s favorite (and lovingly predictable) holiday movies come December…or November…or October.

A cute, fun book! I enjoyed the sweet story and the characters in the book. A new author for me. Look forward to reading more!

I can't decide if this is a 3 or 3.5 star read for me. Overall this is a cute, holiday read. The multiple conflicts between main characters was a little too much for me. I also would have liked a little more character development. It's a good romance book for readers who don't like very steamy books, like myself.

I received this from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Christmas in summertime feeling. This quick read did not disappoint Max and Sadie fake date for a singing competition, only problem, they cannot stand each other. I absolutely afore these books if you enjoy hallmark movies and enemies to lovers this sweet Christmas read is sure to be a great read.

I love this book it was so good I loved the ups and downs of Sadie and max and fun they have and how you can tell how much they loved each other from the beginning it was such a fun story unique story being based on a reality singing show and fake dating turns real and tabloid stories that break you I will Definitely read again

If you are looking for that Hallmark Movie feeling, All I Want for Christmas is the book for you!

While I generally pick up MUCH steamier books, this book was super sweet with a combo of tropes sure to bring a smile to your face! A bit of an enemies to loves, a whole lot of fake dating, and a dash of grumpy sunshine make the characters of Sadie and Max stand out from the pages in a book suitable for the screen.

A cute and quick read, this is the perfect book to pick up as a palette cleanser and is perfect for any fan of country music or reality singing competitions.

Received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This had all the cheesy drama and romance you could possibly want in a Christmas-themed story. Fans of American Idol and other singing competitions will be doubly thrilled with this one.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Had me dreaming of Christmas and winter! Cozy feel good read with rivals fake dating. Definitely will be rereading as a holiday favorite

Love the first book she wrote so gave this one a try and I really, really enjoyed this book! It was captivating and it hooked me from the very first chapter! Definitely recommend! Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!

Fake dating? Check.
Rivals? Check.

What more can I say about this story about two singers on not-American-Idol who end up with such undeniable chemistry that the producers manufacture a relationship for ratings? I enjoyed reading this, it was such a fast and easy light read. The only downside is that reading this cute story really put me in the mood for Christmas!

I would call this a warm, happy, light, fluffy, wonderful, good-feeling kind of read. You know what you're getting yourself into and the book delivers on everything you want from a holiday romance.

My only gripe about the story is that the forces that be keeping them apart felt a little contrived- also felt like Max and Sadie (#Saxie) were jumping to some pretty dumb conclusions and working overtime to see the worst in each other. It will give you a little bit of whiplash- but I would say no more than your typical rom-com book.

So does All I Want For Christmas revolutionize romantic comedies? Nope. But it absolutely will provide you with a heart-warming holiday story that hits the high points you would want.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest thoughts!

This was such a great holiday romance! Heartwarming and emotional. Sadie and Max had chemistry, but also had a back and forth relationship, which drove me a little crazy at times. Overall I really liked the storyline and finished reading it in a day! Definitely the perfect holiday read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for this arc!

All I Want for Christmas by Maggie Knox is another wonderful holiday story.
A perfect cozy holiday read.
This was a really lovely, enjoyable read that is outright adorable.
This story left me with lots of warm and fuzzy feelings.
AIWFC was a super fun, light read that will capture you the moment you begin reading. The characters are all so well rounded, realistic and likeable that the moment you begin reading you will want to be their best friends!
If you love vivid writing, romance, humor, and characters who are so alive, you just have to meet them, read All I Want for Christmas!
Maggie's writing is pure magic.
if you enjoyed The Holiday Swap, you'll love her newest novel!

“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

G.P. Putnam's Sons,
Thank You for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!
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I really really enjoyed this book. It hooked me from the very beginning and kept me hooked the entire time. It was cute and romantic, and everything I needed.

Sadie and Max are contestants on a country music reality show. The results of the show could make or break Sadie's career and while Max doesn't need the fame winning would bring, he could really use the positive publicity boost. When Max and Sadie sing a duet that goes viral , they're instantly shipped by the public and are dubbed "#Saxie." The producers of the show decide that Max and Sadie must continue as a duo - and a couple - or face immediate elimination. Their relationship is fake, but their onstage chemistry is very real. Pretending to be a couple leads to misunderstandings, insecurities, and mishaps throughout the competition. Max and Sadie must decide if the cost of fame is worth their happiness...

All I Want for Christmas is a sweet, standalone, holiday novel. There were some parts that I liked, but overall it was just kind of slow for me. The relationship between Max and Sadie lacked chemistry and had so many ups and downs it became a little redundant. The journey from competitors to enemies and eventually as lovers felt forced and way too quick in my opinion. Max and Sadie were both very quick to jump to conclusions about the other and assume the worst. It was frustrating at best, annoying at the least.. I wanted to love this book, but it was just "ok" for me...

Thank you to NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam, G.P. Putnam's Sons for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was an adorable Christmas romance set in Nashville and Banff. Sadie and Max are contestants on “Starmaker” (an American Idol-esque reality singing competition). Max comes from a famous country music dynasty while Sadie feels like this is her last chance to make it big before she’ll give up on her dreams of country music fame and go back home to Wisconsin. When they team up to sing a song for “Duet Week”, their chemistry takes viewers and the internet by storm and the show’s producers see a ratings opportunity in pushing them to team up throughout the competition (and it also wouldn’t hurt if they were seen out and about in public flirting and keeping the public interested). What follows is a variety of romance tropes including enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, and fake dating.

While the back and forth / push-and-pull and miscommunication between Sadie and Max grows tiring after a while, I enjoyed their connection and chemistry. Overall, this is a nice, easy read for a cozy winter afternoon (or whenever you’re in the mood for a holiday-themed romance!).

Thank you very much to Putnam Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Well, this is lovely Christmas love story with so many heartwarming and sweet chapters and great execution of my three favorite tropes: enemies to lovers , fake relationship and sunshine meets the grump!

The palpable and sizzling chemistry between Sadie and Max makes you enjoy every moment of their evolving relationship. But this sweet, adorable story also include extreme angsty, tear jerking and heartbreaking moments, too.

The book’s beginning at the Starmaker country star singers contest, introducing sweet, insecure but exciting Sadie and brooding, handsome Max who wants to step out of his father’s stardom hooked me up. I loved their hot-cold relationship, their undeniable chemistry and the producer’s efforts to force them fake relationship for better ratings.

Of course it’s obvious faking will turn into something real. They probably win the contest and the book will end with a big HEA. But no! I couldn’t get so wrong!

I was expecting to read something sweet-swoon- soft but at the first third book’s direction dramatically changed. It turned into little heavier and emotional turmoil that approached sensitive issues like grief, mansplaining, alcoholism, abandonment of parent.

The main characters truly pissed me off. I just want to yell at both of them. Because they have serious communication problems!

Misunderstandings and unsaid words affected their chance for HEA! Especially Max acted like a jerk, hiding behind his family baggage, grief, problematic relationship with his charismatic country star father. Sadie was too forgiving, not sharing her own family drama, bottling everything inside.

Their push-pull relationship made me a little exhausted and I still feel like Max should grovel more at the end after things he’s made and said to Sadie! He honestly made me irritated!

Overall: it was still heartwarming, angsty and emotional read! There are so many chapters made me swoon even though the characters tested my patience with their immature behaviors.

I’m rounding up 3.5 stars to 4 all I want for Christmas is shoes sorry you stars!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest thoughts.

It was vey quick and light read for me. I really liked it as it gave me all the buzz and the level of enjoyment. The MCs were mature, raw and super relatable to me that I can’t help but fell in love with..