I really wanted to like this one, but it just wasn't for me. It also wasn't much of a Christmas read like I was expecting.

I loved this holiday romantic comedy! Beat and Melody have a wonderful, special chemistry. Their story is full of love, laughs, tears and spice. Reading this one just might make you believe in soulmates, fate and the magic of Christmas.

A fast-paced, sweet, steamy holiday romance. Tessa Bailey's books just keep getting better for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free e-copy.

This is a fun Christmas rom-com. We follow the story of two celebrity children of rock stars as a producer of a network tries to get them to bring their parent's band back together again by starring in a reality show. The ups and downs of celebrity life and becoming reality stars on their own, set us up for some awkward, funny, and sometimes sad situations. The connection they share is instant. Both of them unaware of how obvious they are on camera. It is a great Holiday story about being there for the family you choose and finding love and of course finding out if the band can set aside their differences to reunite for a Christmas show.

Adorable and funny holiday romance--complete escapism, and charming enough that you will overlook some areas of character and plot underdevelopment.

Pick this one up if you love Hallmark holiday movies but wish they were sexier, look for off-the-charts chemistry and banter between your romance leads, and enjoy a bit of control play in your romance novel sex scenes (and don't mind a bit of cringe-y dirty talk).

This was a cute holiday romance. I was excited to read something new. Melody and Beat are the children of rockstar rivals. These two rockstar women were famous and then they had a falling out. Melody and beat first meet at 16. And then fast forward 14 years. The two end up trying to get their famous rockstar moms back together for a reunion. I did like each character but I just felt kinda bored throughout this. It feels like not a lot happens but it still has a cute ending. Some spicy parts as well. Basically a hallmark spicy holiday romance.
*thank you to NetGalley for an arc.

I loved this book, and I can't wait to read it again. I have read a handful of Tessa Bailey books and none of them compare to this one. This is by far my favorite which tells the story of Beat and Melody who are each a child of the two women who were an insanely popular rock duo that broke up before their children were born. The premise of the book is for Beat and Melody to pair up on a live stream to reunite their feuding mothers for a concert.

The title and cover convey a holiday theme which is why I think I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. The holiday theme is essentially that it takes place during December and the goal is reunite their mothers at a Christmas Eve concert. None of this is particularly Christmas-y except for some Santas at a bonfire.

The electric connection between Beat and Melody created a book that I couldn't put down. Highly recommend!

Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey was a holiday delight. Melody and Beat are the children of their famous rock duo mothers. The music industry wants their mothers to participate in a holiday reunion special. However, their mothers no longer speak. Melody and Beat need to work together to make it happen. When Melody was sixteen, she met Beat for the first time and was left with a lasting impression. Now, some burning chemistry is happening between them as they age. This gave me a holiday Daisy Jones and the Six vibes with the music industry and the live-stream elements. I was entertained throughout. I recommend this book for your holiday reading, especially if you enjoy open-door romances, NYC backdrop, the music industry, reality live stream, and some instant love.

I’ve loved every Tessa Bailey book I’ve read, and this one was no exception. I loved the family dynamics and the relationship between Beat and Melody. I love how they grew separately and together and the ending was very, very cute. It was a wonderful holiday read.

You can’t have Christmas without at least one perfect romantic read, and this novel fits the bill to a t! The storyline is enchanting, with two adult children of previous costars having to forge a bond to convince their estranged mothers to play at a celebratory concert. Super cute and enticing!

This book was too good! I love Beat and Melody! The whole rockstar as moms rivalry vibes was so perfect. It made me laugh and swoon so hard.

3.5 stars. Melody and Beat are the (unrelated) children of two women who used to have a very successful band, but broke up for mysterious reasons. There are a lot of complicated reasons that the kids agree to try to reunite their mothers on Christmas Eve, and let a reality show livestream their attempt. If the plot sounds complicated and convoluted, that's because it was. There's a lot of unnecessary chatter, and the livestream didn't ring true at all. Even the title doesn't really fit the story. This was okay but not Tessa Bailey's best.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for the ARC to review. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for this Advanced Reader Copy!

Tessa Bailey is one of my FAVORITE authors and this book did not let me down. The main characters, Beat and Melody, are the children of estranged LEGENDS of rock who broke up suddenly mid tour with no explanation. The breakup has left the fans of the rock stars confused and wanting/needing a reunion for decades. When one of their old hits goes viral there is a newfound interest in the group which prompts a TV Network to challenge (for a HUGE payout) Beat and Melody to unite and get their moms back on stage together by Christmas.

Beat has always been at ease in the spotlight with his good looks and Uber charming personality, while Melody prefers to stay as far out of the limelight as possible. But when Beat asks for Melody’s help, she cannot turn down her longtime crush. This book takes us on so many different adventures that it is hard to put down at all. Following Beat and Melody as they try to join their stubborn mothers back together is hilarious, emotional and so so entertaining!

I recently delved into Tessa Bailey's "Wreck the Halls" and found it to be a delightful journey into the world of romance and holiday spirit. The author's ability to weave a captivating tale is undeniable, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

The characters were compelling, and their chemistry was palpable, adding an extra layer of excitement to the narrative. Bailey's writing style is engaging and kept me hooked from start to finish. The holiday setting added a festive charm, making it a perfect read for the season.

While the story delivered on many fronts, I found myself yearning for a bit more spice. The heat between the characters was certainly there, but I couldn't help but wish for an extra kick of intensity. It's like savoring a delicious dish and thinking, "This is fantastic, but a touch more spice would take it to the next level."

However, I understand that not every story can be a blazing inferno of passion, and sometimes a subtle flame is just as satisfying. A girl can't ALWAYS get a ton of spice, as they say, and in the context of the story, the level of heat felt appropriate.

In the end, "Wreck the Halls" is a well-crafted romance with an enticing storyline and lovable characters. If you're looking for a heartwarming read with a touch of spice, this book is sure to hit the spot.

My favorite thing about Wreck the Halls is that Tessa also built the characters of Octavia and Trina, and how their attributes shaped the lives of Beat and Melody, which made it not your typical romance. This is a perfect holiday romance.

I really really loved this - though it was veery reminiscent of Fix Her Up in some ways, but I loved that too so I’m fine with it. I liked that it was about celebrity without being about celebrities and while I would’ve appreciated a deeper dive into Melody and Beat, I truly enjoyed them as the MC’s. So, if you enjoyed Fix Her Up, Window Shopping, and Secretly Yours - I think you’ll enjoy Wreck the Halls too!

4 out of 5 wine glasses

If you are looking for a fun holiday romantic comedy, Wreck the Halls is a great pic. Tessa Bailey is the queen of dirty talk and this book definitely has steam and open door romance throughout the book. it features a second chance relationship feel between the daughter and son of two former band members who try to get their mothers back together for a reunion show, against many odds, including the main roadblock...the two women hate each other and haven't spoken for 14 years. Unique story line, but I enjoyed her other holiday romance, Window Shopping a bit more.

This book fell a little bit flat compared to the other books I've read of hers. Definitely still a quick cute Christmas read though.

*Thanks to Avon and Harper Voyager, Tessa Bailey, and NetGalley for the ARC, in exchange for my honest review.*

This was a sweet holiday romance of Melody and Beat; the children of a rockstar duo who are now arch nemesis. Their band break up was dramatic. ⁣
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Beat is now dealing with a black mailer and trying to figure out how to get money to pay them off to protect his parents. ⁣
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Now a reality TV show is offering them a lot of money to get their mothers back together to perform for the holidays. Impossible task, but when Melody and Beat met as teens sparks flew, and they haven’t found anyone meaningful in their lives since. ⁣
As they try everything in their power to get their moms to perform again; secrets come out, sparks fly, the attraction between these two is still undeniable and safe. ⁣
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This was a cute story, and great for the holiday spirit. I loved that both characters worked on their own baggage, separately and together. And some of the side characters were also really funny. ⁣
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Melody and Beat are the children of a famous rock duo, who's act broke up in a gloriously dramatic fashion. Their mothers hate each other and they have been tasked by a reality TV producer to get them back together for one more show on Christmas Eve. When Melody and Beat met for the first time as teenagers sparks flew, they could have been friends if their moms hadn't had a huge falling out, and when they are pushed together again as adults all of those sparks are still there. The attraction they feel toward each other is undeniable, but can they make it through the scandals of their mother's pasts?

I adored this book! This was a perfect little bit of Christmas romance and exactly what I needed in the moment! I really enjoyed both characters working through some of their own baggage and coming together. Tessa Bailey delivers again, with this one.