I've been reading holiday novellas today and this one is easily one of my favorites for many reasons. I have a child in my life whose full name is only two letters off of Nola Bisley's which is so random that I can't help but love the book of that. Second, I love the letters in this book. They made me laugh and also agree with some of the negative Christmas opinions.

I enjoy Meghan Quinn's writing in both small short stories and long books!

This was a really fun story and while I know it was meant to be short I wish it was longer. I loved the premise of the story (I'm a sucker for the trope of secret pen pals turning out to be someone you know in real life) but the pacing felt rushed and I would have loved for it to be flushed out more. Overall it was a fun holiday read but I think it would have been even better as a full-fledged book!

Just the perfect fix for these former lovers, now scrooges. Leave it to a couple of busy bodies to pair them up during the holidays. A simple letter, meant as just ramblings to clear his head started a fun new meet cute. It’s a quick read full of humor and swoony moments. Fans of the Getting Lucky series will recognize the quaint town and holiday charm. I received an early copy and wrote my review voluntarily.

This was SO much fun! I was so excited to receive this ARC because I adore Meghan Quinn and her rom coms. This was the perfect quick, spicy holiday read. My only gripe was that it was short!

Super cute quick holiday read in the fashion of You’ve Got Mail. Always love a good lost love and reconnection story at the holidays and this does not disappoint Nola is fresh off a bad breakup and back home, & Caleb is miserable and put off the holidays after longing for the one that got away. When the two unknowingly begin writing letters to each other, holiday spirit begins to sparkle. Big fan of Meghan Quinn’s rom-coms, and this was great! Would have loved this to be a bit longer with more hilarious banter vs a short novella, but couldn’t put it down! Thanks to the author, publisher, & NetGalley for the opportunity to review this e-ARC!

I took an instant liking to both Caleb and Nora (and Arden). This novella was full of humor and charm. The letters were so cute and I only wish we had more of Caleb and Nora. They seemed like such a cute couple with lots of chemistry. Even for a novella, I felt like this was super short but I'm hoping this isn't the last we've seen of these characters. The Port Snow series is also my favorite Meghan Quinn series so I was so happy to get a few glimpses of them.

Overall, short and sweet story!

This was a really cute holiday short story. I haven’t read anything by Meghan Quinn before. I enjoyed this and would’ve liked it to be a full-scale novel with the town and characters. I’m looking forward to checking out other Megan Quinn books now. The story gave me ‘You’ve Got Mail’ vibes a little bit. Loved it!

Really cute & funny little Christmas story. It made me laugh and also very much reminded me of a Christmas Hallmark movie. It has 0% spice tho, which I was expecting there to be spice for some reason 😅 So if you're looking at this and wondering if it's spicy, it isn't. That's okay, I just thought it would be since Meghan Quinn writes great spicy romance. Highly recommend if you're wanting to read a cute story to get you in the holiday mood!

After a bad break up sends her back to her hometown right before the holidays, Nola can’t seem to enjoy the season the way she used to. When the local postman gives her an anonymous letter from an equally Grinch-y native, the pair trade hilarious letters detailing their hatred for the holidays, while slowly forming a unique friendship.

Little does Nola know that her penpal, Resting Scrooge Face, is none other than her high school ex boyfriend who broke her heart all those years ago. Just like Nola, Caleb can’t stand the holidays even more so now that her presence in town in rehashing old memories and feelings.

I loved that neither Caleb nor Nola caught on to who their penpal was, it seemed so obvious to me, but I loved reading their letters back and forth and seeing them start to enjoy the holidays again because of their rekindled friendship. Their story was so sweet and fun, and such a perfect little holiday read!

This was an adorable short holiday story! I read it in a day so it's a great little escape. I loved the back and forth, the scrooge part, all of it. I believe it was completely clean as well, if that's your thing. Normally her books are not. And if you're anti clean, don't hold that against this book, it was super cute and I love short little Christmas type stories like this

Nola wants nothing to do with Christmas, after bring dumped and moving back to her home town. Until she receives a letter from Resting Scrooge Face.
Who happens to be Caleb, her high school sweetheart, that broke her heart.

I loved this sweet small town romance. It's the perfect story for the holidays. 🎅🎄
Caleb and Nola were hilarious and relatable. Especially during their passive aggressive moments. However, my favorite was the mailman. Specifically the scene where he steals Caleb's breakfast. 🤣

This is a cute, very quick Christmas read. I liked the second chance aspect and how everyone was rooting for them to talk and figure out they were meant to me. I also really loved their letters back and forth, and thought that was a cute way to further their characters and their relationship even while they didn't know who they were writing to. The first half of this was just very slow for me, and took a while for me to get invested.

3.5 stars

If Meghan Quinn writes it, I’m going to read it. “Resting Scrooge Face” is a fun, laugh out loud Christmas novella that I finished in one sitting.

I loved how two people that knew each other and have a history become pen pals without even knowing it. And that both are not fans of Christmas is the star on top of the tree. I laughed out loud several times while reading and it’s another winner from Meghan. The small town feel pulled me in and was so great in this story. There’s also lots of emotions packed into this novella and will be a Christmas re-read for me every year.

4 stars

I received an ARC and I was so excited because I love me a Meghan Quinn book.

If you're looking for a Christmas novella that gets to the point, this book is for you.

Nola moves back to her hometown where ex Caleb still resides. When Arden the mailman finds a crumpled up letter Caleb wrote about his hatred for Christmas, he decided to play matchmaker and give it to Nola.

I loved how the novella contained their letters as conversations which made the flow of the book smooth and got to the point. Very cute and Christmas-y read perfect for a night by the tree with your favorite holiday drink

I really enjoyed this short Christmas story! Which I'm not surprised, since it is Meghan Quinn. The story follows Caleb and Nova, both not thrilled with the Christmas holiday even though being in a little Hallmark movie town. But little did they know by the end their attitude for the season would change by finding what they needed in the end.

I really enjoyed the main & side characters in this story. They were a hoot!

Thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Tropes: Small Town / Second Chance

This christmas themed novella was short and sweet with dual POV. After a break up Nola goes home to the small town where she grew up. Where she receives an anonymous letter to with she responds too and runs into and old ex.

Absolutely adorable! My first Meghan Quinn book, but this quick Christmas novella was a winner. I would happily read a full length novel about our main characters, Nola and Caleb. Nola has just returned home to Maine after a bad breakup in NYC. The festive season is the last thing she wants to endure when down in the dumps. Caleb, the guy who broke her heart years ago, is also feeling grumpy. Insert little Christmas elves, Arden and Grandma Louise, who courier letters between Ho Ho No and Resting Scrooge Face to convince them love and the Christmas vibe is very much alive. I suggest everybody runs to read this joyful little novella this holiday season!

As usual Meghan Quinn delivered another hilarious book! I absolutely loved this holiday novella about Nola, Ryot's brother, and Caleb. Caleb and Nola were each others first loves back in the day, but their future life had different projections. Caleb never thought that he was meant to leave their small town, while Nola wanted to get out to explore the world of New York City. While their breakup was not pleasant, they never stopped loving each other.

Here we are a decade later and Nola has moved home when she receives a mysterious letter from someone who is also feeling negative towards all of the holly and jolly during the holiday season (IE Caleb). Her and her mystery pen pal keep writing back and forth and instantly form a connection. Unbeknownst to Caleb as well, he does not know that he is writing to his one true love.

Again, I absolutely loved this and was so happy that they found their HEA!

When I read this book I had to share it with my mom because there is nothing that she loves more than a Meghan Quinn romance novel. And even better? A Meghan Quinn novel that includes characters she’s familiar with set at Christmas time! Here is what mama Brenda had to say and I couldn’t have said it better myself:

“The characters were likable. I liked that the town was close to a town in previous series so I was familiar with people/businesses. It was a sweet story also had some very funny lol parts. It was very short and ended very abruptly. No epilogue which I always want to know what the future held for my characters.” Aka mama Brenda is always ready for more!!

RESTING SCROOGE FACE is a cute, easily read, festive holiday romance. It’s super short so you can read it in one sitting to get a quick shot of Christmas cheer.

Nola returns to her small hometown and wants to avoid her ex-boyfriend, Caleb, who broke her heart years ago. Both are not feeling the holiday spirit, but when Caleb (AKA Resting Scrooge Face) pens a letter to Christmas itself, complaining about its indignity, he receives a surprise reply from Ho Ho No - who happens to be Nola.

As the cute banter ratchets up in these letters, Caleb and Nola’s Grinchy hearts melt and they agree to meet. But what will happen when they realize they've been writing to their exes?

Because this is a very short story, the characters don’t have much depth, but the witty banter is cute and I did crack a smile now and then (specifically the part about the massage - you’ll know when you get there!). There is no spice in this story (which I might have liked) but there are some sweet moments to make up for it.

RESTING SCROOGE FACE would be a great novella to read while tucked up in a warm blanket by a blinking Christmas tree, while drinking a hot toddy or warm apple cider.

I received an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for the opportunity!