A cosy and sweet romance with the fake dating trope. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review this book.

3.5

I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was the perfect book to kick off the Christmas romance book season for me. Only for Christmas follows Sarah who has been avoiding love and romance since being left at the altar five years ago. She begins having trouble with unwanted advances from her new boss, which prompts a fake dating scenario with her new neighbor and temporary employee at the hospital Lucas.

I really enjoyed seeing the development of the characters personally as well as within their 'fake' relationship. This book definitely gives more hallmark vibes than steamy vibes. So, if you're not a fan of steam in your romances, this will be perfect for you.

This book allowed me to be immersed in a holiday movie! It was fun, light and warm. I'm always skeptical of the fake dating trope, but I always end up surprised that it works! This book was do fun and got me in the holiday mood.

I totally enjoyed this book!! My first Christmas book for this year. I fell in love with the characters and couldn't read fast enough to see how their relationship will work.

Who doesn't like a fake dating trope for Christmas.

Sarah has a very creepy boss and to keep him away she decides to make it seem she's dating the new hottie American doctor. In a not so surprisingly sort of way, he is also her new neighbor.

The story is so cute. I enjoyed it so much as a palette cleanser and to keep the Christmas mood alive. It just got me even more into the Christmas spirit.

Thank you NetGalley for the e-arc version of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Reading ‘Only for Christmas’ by Tracey Corbett felt like watching a hallmark Christmas movie or watching a romcom! 🎄

I have been on a Christmas book binge the last couple of days, so I have read quite a few books and this one does unfortunately fall into the very average for this type of romance. Although I would rate it 4 out of 5 stars as it was really good, but unfortunately I just didn’t stand out specifically to me out of the rest of the books that I’ve been reading.

I read this in one sitting! I couldn't stop myself from laughing out loud at times and the chemistry between them. The reverse grumpy sunshine trope is one of my favorites along with the fake dating trope during the holidays. Yes, yes, yes!! Loved this!!
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Fake dating + sweet romance = my kind of book. First time trading from this author and her writing style was really easy to follow and picture in the mind. I would read other books by this author. Nice cozy read for Christmas.

Well I needed me some Christmasy book. And this one deliverd.
I love the whole fake dating trope, so I was instantly hooked.

Such a cute book. 3.5 stars.

Lucas is just for one month in London and as he helped his neighbor in a difficult situation they decided to have a fake romance til Christmas.

Sounds complicated, it is.

So much fun reading, beautiful characters, difficult family life and maybe a happy end.

Have fun reading!

"Only for Christmas" by Tracy Corbett is a delightful holiday romance that offers a perfect escape into the festive season. The story brims with charm, humor, and the enchantment of Christmas. Corbett's characters are endearing, and their journey of love and self-discovery is heartwarming. This book is a cozy, feel-good read that captures the spirit of the season, making it a perfect addition to your holiday reading list.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishers and of course the author for gifting me this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Another festive read to get me all warm and cosy for Christmas.
I found this book really fun to read and was a nice easy read which is what I needed at the time, and it read so easy it was like watching a movie in my head. Full of banter, romance, tears and joy I really couldn't put his down.

A fun, fake dating romance. I liked both main characters and wanted everything to work out for them. A great festive read.

On the surface, this is a romantic Christmas read with the main character, in my mind, being the gorgeous dog Fred! There is also a darker side to this story focusing on a misogynistic boss who misuses his power which means that this is not always comfortable and enjoyable festive reading.

I LOVED this book. So hard to put down!! Love that it mentioned some important issues such as accessibility for the disabled. Just so many aspects of this book were wonderful! I would love to have a doctor (and a man) like Lucas! I got this review copy from Netgalley but my review is unbiased!!

When I first started the book, I wasn't sure if I was going to finish it. It took a few chapters before I began to enjoy the story. I did find that the characters were somewhat cliched and predictable. Though Sarah has "baggage" from previous a previous relationship where she was jilted at the altar (understandable), I felt that her reactions and character lacked depth. I found it hard to believe from the interactions between the two characters that they could fall in love enough to move countries.

I really enjoyed the interactions between Sarah and Harper, the sister to the love interest as well as Sarah's interactions with Fred, the stray dog that she adopts. I found the side characters (Mrs. Kelsey for example) to be more interesting relationships than the relationship between the two main characters.

Overall, I did enjoy the book. I found Christmas was rather secondary to the story and I wouldn't recommend this book if you are looking for a really Christmasy romance. It was a sweet story albeit predictable. It's a fast read

First things first, thank you to NetGalley and Canelo Romance for my ARC copy! This review contains my personal thoughts and opinions.

In short, I enjoyed the story. I liked the fake dating and grumpy/sunshine tropes, most of the characters were very likable, and the romance element was just sweet enough. I also really, really liked the ending!

I love all things related to the holiday season, so I was excited to dive into this book. However, it lacked a lot of the Christmas spirit, and there needed to be an insight into Christmas Day. With "Christmas" being in the title, I was expecting more.

The FMC, Sarah, was too grumpy for my liking. I wanted to jump through the pages, shake her, and tell her to open her eyes to what was in front of her. She was too resistant to the MMC, Lucas. It was up until the very end, and I wish we could have seen a bit more of the Christmas magic with their relationship.

One little thing that kept bugging me was that Lucas, who is American, used a LOT of British phrases. It was confusing, and I feel that his character would have been perfect if he had used American terms because there was a lot of emphasis on him being an American.

Overall, I enjoyed the story and would still recommend it.

Rating: 3.5/5

Fantastic story!

It is a nice, wholesome, British romance.
She was hurt, left at the altar and he is just trying to put her heart together.

I can’t say it enough: we need more stories like that in this crazy modern world. Tasteful, romantic, swoony. Winter setting, hospital romance with fake dating trope. The best golden retriever hero! Must read.

This is such a lovely festive story and I feel that all that needs to be said is it contains fake dating which automatically makes it a winner in my eyes!

Highly recommend!