A romance for fans of Hallmark Channel, GAC Tv and Lifetime.

It’s that time of year again, which means Christmas Promotions at work. Jeremy and Mackenzie both are vying for the promotion. There are crazy fun adventures along the way.

I love a Christmas romance, and this one was really sweet. The main characters Mackenzie and Jeremy are colleagues vying for the same promotion by trying to impress their Christmas-obsessed boss.
Both main characters are good people who have their struggles- Mackenzie struggles with her mental health, and is watching her mother suffer from Alzheimers, and Jeremy is the single carer to his twin niece and nephew.
I enjoyed the characters, there are a lot of friendship interactions that shine through. The focal relationship is cute, however, the supportive friendships and Mackenzie's interactions with her colleagues were my favourite parts. As well as discovering all the different Christmas traditions Mackenzie and her mum shared.
There is a faith/Christian element throughout the book, which isn't out of place in a Christmas romance, and the romance is very PG.
The anxiety representation is great to see, and the way Mackenzie's friends look after her is endearing.

4.5 stars
This was such a cute and sweet Christmas romance. I have read a couple of Monzon’s books and I was super excited to read this one! The blurb had me hooked and I could not wait to see how this book would turn out. All’s Fair in Love and Christmas is written by Sarah Monzon and it is a lovely Christmas read!
Mackenzie was such a relatable character. I really felt for her as she tried to figure out how to navigate life and her own emotions. She had anxiety but she did her best to overcome it. I loved reading about Mackenzie learning to trust herself and to trust God. Mackenzie had to learn to see outside of herself and take a leap of faith.
Jeremy was also a great character. He was struggling to keep his life under control and things felt crazy. I loved getting to know Jeremy and seeing his love for his niece and nephew, he was just trying his best. Jeremy had to learn to trust in God’s plan and learn to wait on the Lord.
I loved reading about Mackenzie and Jeremy interacting. They were in a sense rivals for a position but they never seemed malicious. It was fun to read about them falling for each other and seeing the other in different lights. Mackenzie and Jeremy had to figure out what to do when their plans were getting derailed and suddenly there were new experiences.
The romance was sweet and the side characters were fun. I enjoyed the friendships in this book. I liked the faith aspects that were woven into the book too. All’s Fair in Love and Christmas was an enjoyable read! I would recommend it to those who enjoy Christian Christmas romances. All’s Fair in Love and Christmas is a clean Christian contemporary read.


I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, a positive review was not required.

A sweet holiday romance featuring likeable characters and so many festive activities and traditions mixed in. I enjoyed reading 'All's Fair in Love and Christmas' and would recommend to readers who like light-hearted holiday stories about friendship, family and love. It was great seeing the main character Mackenzie grow and become more confident throughout the story, learning to not overthink everything and to reach out to others despite her social anxiety. There is great chemistry between the two main characters Mackenzie and Jeremy, a brilliant best friend who's always supportive, and an encouraging boss who values her team.

This is a book that everyone needs to read to get them in the Christmas mood. It was such a great story about two colleagues that are up for a promotion, and their journey to achieving it. The way they work against each other, and together is fantastic. It is so cute and a quick read, you will fly through the pages.

I received a free copy of, All's Fair in Love and Christmas, by Sarah Monzon, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. It is the Christmas season and graphic designer Mackenzie is feeling it, her company has a healthy holiday competition, but would she be brave enough to enter the competition? I like how this is a religious book, not just a Christmas book, Jesus is the Reason for the Season after all. I enjoyed this book, its short and sweet.

Such a warm, delightful and cozy christmas vibe kind of book! I am always attracted to everything that has to do with the holidays season so With books set in the time of the year it's no different. What a great surprise was to find a christian one, with romance, learnings and all the cheering of only christmas can make Us feel. Futhermore, I loved how the author had manage to discuss about mental health and faith and how this two subjects are not opposite, but compplementary. Well done, Sarah Monzon. I would definitely recomend this title to everyone.

I absolutely LOVE Christmas, so the currant of Christmas spirit driving the story really made me happy. From decorating trees to hiding presents, from gingerbread houses to cookie mishaps, this made me anxious for the holiday season.

Mack and Jeremy are genuinely good people trying to do the right things in life. Their romance is fated from the beginnings, but the story remains a lighthearted, quick read that will have you cheering for them anyway. As they each try to earn a promotion based on their own merit (rather than on any nefarious deeds), the kindred spirits can't deny their attraction to like-lights.

If you need a pick-me-up story that reminds you of the magic simplicity of the holidays, this is it!

Overall: 4 stars

I'll tell my students about: language, alcohol, death, mental health/trauma

**Thank you to NetGalley and Bethany House for the free DRC. All opinions expressed are my own.**

This book is a quick read, hard to put down, and thoroughly enjoyable. Most of the characters are quite likable (except Frank, but every book needs a Frank for all the readers to "hate"), but the best ones in this book are the main girl and main dude, who happen to be rivals in their boss's competition for the yearly promotion.

Jeremy wants the promotion and commensurate pay raise because his teenage niblings are going to be needing cars, college funds, clothes, shoes, and groceries. Mackenzie's mom is in a memory care center and the costs are going up. Mackenzie needs the raise just as much as Jeremy does. Since the competition revolves around Christmas, Jeremy begins by pulling out all his stops and making pomander oranges for each member of the staff, but his next few efforts are less than stellar. Mackenzie's efforts are a bit more understated and subtle, but shows she knows her coworkers well and does all she can to recreate some of their best memories.

Sarah Monzon has written a completely entertaining book that will be a cozy read for the Christmas season, especially with a cup of hot cocoa in hand. The ending of the book is quite a surprise and quite satisfying. And I LOVE happy endings. Four Strong Stars.

Bethany House provided the copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

BLURB:
Every December two things are guaranteed for graphic designer Mackenzie Graham--Christmas celebrations and the annual promotion at her workplace. Those two things are by no means mutually exclusive. In fact, the better an employee is at harnessing the Christmas spirit, the more likely they'll win the new job. With her social anxiety, Mackenzie never thought she'd be a contender in her company's holiday competition, so how exactly has she found herself dueling her workplace crush with wrapping paper tubes and using tinsel as her weapon of choice for a much-needed raise?

Jeremy Fletcher's life is meticulously planned out, including how to win this year's promotion at work. Not only will the new position fulfill some of his career goals, but as a single guardian to his twin niece and nephew, he needs the salary increase to support his family. Jeremy has barely noticed Mackenzie Graham around the office, but now that she's his rival, he can't stop thinking about her. Her quirkiness intrigues him, and he's afraid that if he can't get his head on straight, the promotion isn't the only thing he'll end up losing to Mackenzie.

MY REVIEW:
I loved this book! It was such a sweet, wholesome, Christmas read, perfect for the holiday season. Plus, I am a sucker for a single dad. I love how this book brings together two unlikely people, both with struggles of their own, and shows them what it means to open your heart and let someone else in.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in return for my honest review.