This was such a fun read! I've loved everything Tessa Bailey has written, and this one was no exception. As a rom-com, there was the requisite amount of predictability, but the plot felt fresh and like something I hadn't read before. I really enjoyed the way music was woven into the story and thought it was an excellent examination of the weight of our parent's expectations. Though Beat and Melody were children of famous musicians, it was easy to relate to their struggles in finding their own place in the world.

Though this is set at Christmas, I don't think it's exclusively a holiday book. I enjoyed reading it in the summer and might give it a second go closer to the holidays to see if the festive mood strikes me more. I'd definitely recommend to friends looking for a fun, romantic book!

I am a huge Tessa Bailey fan and this book did not disappoint! I loved Melody and Beat. They were such a cute couple. The story was well paced, the characters well thought out and the storyline was so fun. Such a great holiday romance!

OMG - This was such an amazing book! The two main characters, Melody and Beat, are children of 2 super famous musicians that were bandmates when they were younger. The band broke up, (no one knows why other than the bandmembers and no one has shared that story) and the children only met once when they were teenagers. Now they are adults, and they join forces in reuniting their mothers. Along the way, they fall in love. The banter and chemistry between Melody and Beat are absolutely insane! It is a bit instalove but such a wonderful story. No spoilers here but you will not regret reading this book!

A big “Thank You” to NetGalley, Tessa Bailey and Avon for allowing me to read such a wonderful story in return for an independent, honest review.

I loved this book! I'll be purchasing and reading again when it comes out.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced digital review copy.

This is my first Tess Bailey. Gasp. I know. I have seen her books and they come up in my recommendation list, but I'm trying to avoid adding too many new authors so I don't spread my reading too thing. So many books to read. So little time. But I'm glad that I was able to get this ARC because that is the way I'm allowing myself to experience new authors .... Bailey writes well and has some enjoyable back and for with the characters and their supporting cast for sure.

Even though the two characters kind of experience insta love when they are both teens, it felt more like soulmates finding each other than the craziness of insta love that is often depicted in these books. Is that any more real? Not sure. But I felt like it fit the characters and their stories, almost like they were destined from birth to bring their mothers back together.

I will say that I do not like any books where someone is being blackmailed and keeping it from everyone, because you know it won't work out well. And really, can Beat be surprised that the blackmailer keeps coming back for more? It's just a trope I could live without. I mean, yes, it works for the story and the show would not have happened if it weren't for the need for blackmail cash - which is more honourable than I just want more money - but ugh for me. I probably would have skipped it in the bookstore if I had seen that to be honest. Glad I didn't as it would have turned me off Bailey before I had even read any of the actual books.

Beat and Melody were genuinely likeable characters, even when they were doing stupid things, and I felt like they were pretty mature in their view of the world around them. I was rooting for them to get things resolved in the right way from pretty much page 1 when they first meet in that studio interview. There were no real surprises in this book, and I was totally ok with that, because it worked.

So, well written. Fun story. Good characters. Fans of Bailey won't be disappointed. And I'm turning into a fan myself.

Christmas in August! Woo! This is my first Tessa Bailey novel and just, wow. It was so freaking cute. It gave me all of the feels of a Hallmark movie but with none is the problematic miscommunication crap. This story of friendship, healing and love is just everything. I WILL be reading this with a cup of hot cocoa during the winter time.

Christmas is early and so is this scorching of a novel between two individuals whom share a deeper connection than many others...

Tessa has been talking about this novel for such a long time, and when the time came where I was finally laying in bed and started reading it, my anticipation took me to another level. I was beyond giddy and excited. And in all reality, she did not disappoint once again. I will always say that when it comes down to Tessa's books. She always leaves me in such a comfort mood. No matter what she is writing. This book was for sure a bit different to her other most recent novels that she has written, and I devoured it. Beat and Melody bring such a power couple in this novel. At first I was hesitant but giving it a shot was worth it. Melody and Beat made me mad, cry, laugh and all the emotions in between. And all the side characters truly make this story even more appealing, and beyond hilarious.

Melody and Beat’s moms were the hottest rock duo once. Now, a producer once to reunite them and recruits Melody and Beat to help, but they would be doing it on a reality tv show. Beat and Melody have only met once, but they feel a connection, which keeps building as they try to bring their moms back together.

I love these two! That connection that exists between them is written in a way that just seems so natural. Bailey has a talent in writing good chemistry. The journey these two go on to pull this off brings a lot up and opens up a scandal. Beat is super protective of Melody and I love when a male character can also be written as vulnerable in addition to caring.

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon for this ARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is the holiday book we all needed. Tessa Bailey does an amazing job at writing loveable characters and you’ll find your self rooting for Beat and Melody. It’s funny and fast paced and will have you staying up late to finish.

God I love Tessa Bailey. Her concepts for books always suck me in. This is no exception. The plot is wholly original, especially for a holiday themed romance! TB never misses for me and Wreck the Halls is filled with her signature humor and heat!

Anything Tessa Bailey writes I usually devour. That wasn't true with this book. I started out interested and about 50 pages in I stalled. I plan to try reading this one again in a few months. Thanks NetGalley for the advanced copy. #NetGalley #WrecktheHalls #didntfinish

This was a perfect holiday romance and had me wishing summer away so Christmas could come early! Anything Tessa writes, I’ll read. Her heroines are so quirky and endearing, while her heroes always make me blush. Wreck the Halls was so different. It was heartwarming and had me swooning. Highly recommend!!

This was such a fun read! I can't wait for more by this author. I would absolutely recommend! If you are looking for a book to get you back into reading. This is it!

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this one was so good. childhood pining to real adult feelings is emerging as a favorite trope of mine.
Sort of Fleetwood mac for the 90s, get the band back together for a payout, oops we fell in love along the way!
she doesn't write the most realistic of books--Beat's need for the money didn't make a ton of sense--but she writes books that are just SUCH a joy to read

What a fun holiday romance! The premise is unique to the standard holiday romance and I really enjoyed seeing how two people, who are clearly meant to be together, navigate quite the set of circumstances and characters to find their happily ever after.

Overall, this book was very cute. I liked the concept and it was relevant to this world we are living in where so much is livestreamed.

I did not, however, find the seggsy stuff to be as bearable as some of other books I have read. It was awkward, and didn't exactly make sense in the grand scheme of things. And the conflict related to this was over so quickly, which I guess was due to all of the love, or whatever, but I don't know... I found myself skipping over most of it.

The actual story line was a win, though.

4.5 stars rounded up. I LOVED this one! I have loved most of Tessa Baileys' books but this one may be my favorite. While it didn't have an overwhelming Christmas vibe to me, it was still a very spicy and adorable romance. Melody and Beat are so cute and the added in live stream reality show and getting their mom's band back together made for a fun and fast paced read. I absolutely loved their banter and the side characters were just as much fun. The POVs alternate between Melody and Beat, which I loved. This may have been her spiciest book that I've read!

*Thank you to Netgalley and Avon and Harper Voyager, Avon for and ARC in exchange for an honest review.

If you can get past the patently ridiculous plot and names of the characters, this one is fine - both readable and silly.

But seriously. The plot is ridiculous. Melody is a fine name. Beat, though…BEAT?

Thank you NetGalley and Tessa Bailey for allowing me to read this ARC! While it wasn’t my favorite Tessa Bailey book it was still great and I will recommend to my friends.

Thank you, Avon and Harper Voyager, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey. This is my first book by Tessa, I have been thinking about reading her, but my TBR is too long, When I saw this book here, I had to request it.

This book wasn't for me, I did not connect with Melody and Beat. The story lost me when Beat was being "scammed" by someone and then out of nowhere he talks about Christmas lights and how the town looked like a movie set. This left me like "Wait what? This doesn't make sense!!" don't get me wrong, I love Christmas so much, but if you're talking about a stalker, and how worry you are, then you come up with a silly comment or reply, it's like something is missing there. This story also seems familiar, the storyline, is predictable.