Tracy Corbett’s Only for Christmas is a hilarious and heartwarming romantic comedy perfect for the holiday season.

Sarah has absolutely no interest in dating whatsoever. She’s given up on romance and finding Mr Right is definitely nowhere near her list of priorities for the future. She is perfectly happy being single and nothing and nobody is going to dissuade her otherwise. Unfortunately Sarah has a colleague who wants to convince her to give dating another try and she would sooner stick needles in her eyes than date him. But how is she going to get him off her back?

Resigning, changing her phone number and emigrating to another country are all possibilities she has considered – and rejected outright, naturally. But could inventing a fake relationship help her to get some peace from this overzealous colleague? Would her gorgeous doctor neighbour agree to be her plus one for Christmas? Or will pretending to be Lucas’ girlfriend end up leading to heartache for Sarah?

Sarah and Lucas were only meant to be a couple for a few weeks. But what will happen when both of them realise that they want their fake relationship to become all too real…

If you watch Love Actually every Christmas, then you are simply going to swoon over Tracy Corbett’s gorgeous, charming and gorgeously escapist new novel, Only for Christmas. A fun read that touches the heart and will make you laugh out loud, contemporary romance fans will not be able to resist Tracy Corbett’s Only for Christmas.

Tracy Corbett is a new author to me but that’s about to change because after reading this heartwarming,feel good story I need to check out her other works. If you love the holiday season and books that have you feeling like you have just entered a Hallmark Movie look no further than Only For Christmas. It’s a magical read with wonderful characters and the perfect mix of love and humour.
Not only is Lucas her new hot neighbour he is also a new doctor at the hospital where Sarah works and he seems like the perfect choice to fake date her. Problem is will he agree …..
I smiled and I swooned as I joined Lucas and Sarah on their fake dating journey. A magical, witty, heartwarming story that I really enjoyed.
I was given a copy from the publisher through Netgalley.

Sarah, head of HR at a London hospital, is still recovering from being jilted and has sworn off men. When the new hospital director, Dr. Lucas Moore, takes an interest in her, Sarah agrees to let him pretend to be her boyfriend. Despite her prickly demeanor, Sarah finds herself drawn to the sweet and kind Lucas. Their slow-burn romance unfolds against the backdrop of Christmas in London, with vivid descriptions adding to the cozy atmosphere. Alongside their relationship, other storylines involving nosy neighbors, family drama, and Sarah's unsettling boss provide depth to the narrative. Emotional moments and relatable characters make this a heartwarming read, despite some uncomfortable themes. Overall, "Christmas in London" is an engaging story with a satisfying conclusion and a perfect pick for the holiday season.

Great festive season rom com for Christmas time. The storyline and writing style was amazing. Characters were very loveable

this was a cute solid christmas read. great for the season. it wasn't too short and wasnt too long. I really recommend this.

Oh so fun and cheerful this romantic festive feel story is the perfect book to curl up with in front of the fire.

Only for Christmas was a surprisingly deep read!

I expected a more lighthearted fake dating romance, but the book held so much more! From a nasty divorce process, a cranky old neighbor with a sweet storyline, a pup that will warm your heart, and a boss that comes from your nightmares. There may be some triggers in this one for a few readers, but overall, I found it to be a well written story and an enjoyable read!

Thank you NetGalley and canelo for my ARC in exchange for my honest feedback!

This was such a fun Christmas themed read and I absolutely loved the characters and the plot that went alongside them. I would highly recommend this to someone for a festive themed read!

A lovely Christmas, fake dating story! Beautiful setting and plenty of Christmas feels. An enjoyable read.

The Christmas vibes in this book were everything! Such a cute and fun read. Highly recommend if you're looking to emerse yourself in a festive story!

Absolutely loved this!! Such a great festive read. I really enjoyed the plot, it was a great take on a fake-dating romance. There is a lot of christmassy vibes, boy falls first, cute interactions with nephews, a protective dog, a grumpy elderly neighbour, and overbearing colleagues. I just adored this and can definitely see myself rereading it every December.

Such a cute Christmasy read I really enjoyed.

Lucas and Sarah were great characters. I loved the fake dating plot and the elements of reverse grumpy sunshine.

There are some heavier topics explored but they’re done in a good way.

If you enjoy festive fake dating romances , or just a good read, I’d recommend this book.

4.5 stars

This was my second Tracy Corbett book and it will not be the last! I loved everything about this one and loved the whole Christmassy vibes I got from it. I devoured it in less than a day!

This was a fun and emotional fake dating with reverse grumpy sunshine that I absolutely adored! Both Lucas and Sarah were amazing characters, though numerous times I did want to scream at Sarah even if you could totally understand her reasoning behind a lot of her decisions!

This book also deals with sexual harassment in the work place so please be aware of this before heading into it!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Really charming story, gorgeous setting, very well written, flowed well, great characters that i could really connect too, and it was a lovely read. I always enjoy Tracys books, and this is a gread addition to her repetoire.

This book was full of festivities and magical moments. I really enjoyed this holiday read. There is definitely workplace hostility from the FMC and her bosses unwanted advances. However, the other MMC happily 'rescues' her from her troubles by fake dating her.

A woman who has been unlucky in love and closed off meets someone who she slowly learns to open back up to.

Did the above make this sound like the, and I quote, fun and festive romance the cover promised? No? That would be because it’s nothing like the synopsis. 😒 This book is light on Christmas and very heavy on the bitter men bashing. I found our FMC, Sarah, beyond miserable and hard to read about. One bad experience in her past, while significant, turned her off men to the point that she was rude and insufferable. Between her, the curmudgeon neighbor, the “overly keen colleague” who is quite literally a stalker (who Sarah, an HR person, literally doesn’t know how to handle 😑), the sister going through a divorce and also being a miserable human (around kids who the book makes clear are traumatized by it all), this wasn’t quite the fun and cheeky Christmas rom-com I was promised. 😞 The best part was the stray dog who Sarah took in…and then proceeded to keep threatening to send to the shelter with the author writing in that the dog seemed to understand the threat and would get upset every time. What an uplifting holiday treat, y’all. 😕

My thanks to NetGalley and Canelo Romance for a complimentary advance copy of this eBook, out now.

This is my third Tracy Corbett book now and I think maybe my favourite so far! 😍

Sarah Haynes is the Head of HR at a private hospital in London; she loves her job and she has a great group of friends there, but she is nursing a broken heart. Five years ago, she was jilted at the altar on her wedding day and she has never quite recovered. Since that day, she has put up a defensive barrier between her and all other male species, because she never wants to be in that position ever again.

However, that might look set to change with the arrival of American doctor, Lucas. Coincidentally, they end up sharing an apartment block and a workplace, so it’s inevitable that they will start to see a lot of each other. And even more so when Lucas offers to ‘fake date’ Sarah to help her escape the claws of her creepy boss Stephen who doesn’t understand the word no. I thought that Tracy tackled this part of the story really well, and whilst it frustrated me immensely and I wanted to strangle Stephen myself (!!!), I thought that it was really important that it was included and put under the spotlight and unfortunately, harassment within the workplace is far too common!

I loved Sarah and how ‘tell it like it is’ she was. I was really hoping she would get her happy ending. Lucas was just an absolute dream 😍 I loved Mrs Kelsey too and her banter with Lucas. Fred 🐶 was a cutie and I’m glad he got his forever home 🏡 loved how Sarah’s relationship with Harper developed too and how they helped each other to move forward with their futures.

It was just overall such a feel good festive read about the loveliest bunch of people who all needed something good to happen in their lives (apart from Stephen - he deserved everything he got). The romance was well balanced with the darker undercurrent of the stalker storyline. A really great book that I would highly recommend!

Fake dating at Christmas is always a good idea. Only for Christmas is a cute story that has you hooked from the beginning and finishing the book without stopping.

Christmas used to be one of the happiest time of Sarah’s life; that is until she was stood up on her wedding day. Closed off to men, she vowed to protect her heart by pouring all of her energy into her work. But when an American doctor enters her life, she might not be able to resist his charm.

Unlike most Christmas books, Tracy Corbett’s Only For Christmas is a heavy read. Therefore, If you are looking for a feel good, fluffy escape, this is not the book for you. Readers should be advised that it features topics such as workplace harassment, a messy divorce, displaced dog, and an elderly woman unable to care for herself.

While it sounds downright depressing, Only For Christmas was ultimately a good read. I enjoyed Corbett’s writing and thought she did a fantastic job creating a realistic world. I will definitely be checking out some of her other books in the future.

Special thanks to Netgalley, Tracey Corbett, and Canelo (Romance) for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

While there were some Christmas elements to this book, I think the holiday vibes took a backseat to Sarah's baggage, fear of moving on, and Stephen, her misogynistic boss who probably has an astounding number of harassment in the workplace cases outstanding. As someone who isn't a fan of over-the-top drama, this book just wasn't my favorite.

I loved the element of fake dating between Sarah and Lucas and how it originally came to be, but after awhile the actions of Stephen just became too much and made it hard for me to enjoy the overall story. I also found it really hard to root for Sarah as her insecurities and self-deprecation became annoying and tiring. With that said, Lucas was perfect and I found that it was him and Fred that kept me pushing through to the end.