This is the first book that I have read by the author and it definitely won't be the last.
I really enjoyed this festive romance read. It had everything that I could want in a romance novel and more. A really enjoyable read that I highly recommend.
❤️ Thank you to netgalley and the author/publisher for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.

One month to pretend... or one month to fall in love?

Only for Christmas by Tracy Corbett was a sweet, light-hearted holiday romance that's perfect for fans of heart-warming romantic comedies.

In Only For Christmas, we see the meet Sarah when she enters into a fake-dating agreement with her hot neighbour, Lucas. Can these two opposites move past their differences and fall in love? You bet they can.

Sarah's had a bit of a rough go the last few years and is, rightfully so, dis-engaged with Christmas and love. I enjoyed seeing Sarah's growth throughout the book and how she pushed herself to step outside her comfort zone. Her hesitancy was perfectly matched by her love interest's, Lucas, relentless romanticism.

I struggled with the workplace conflict and found it too dark for such a light hearted book. Deeper topics of consent are tough to navigate in a holiday romance. The author handled these well, though I'm not sure if they were the right choice.

Though some of the dialogue was a little wooden, I appreciated that both characters were mature and had life experience. I loved that they had healthy communication and were considerate of each other's feeling. The epilogue was the perfect ending for this sweet story.

Overall, this was a charming and enjoyable romance that will be perfect to read tucked up warm on the couch.

Read for:
🤝 Fake dating
🎄 Christmas time
❤️ Fluff
🔥 No spice
⭐ 3.5 stars

Thanks to NetGalley and Canelo for the ARC! Opinions are my own

What a sweet, adorable read this story was! I was intrigued from the moment I saw the adorable cover, because look how cute it is?! But, then I read the synopsis, and I knew that I was going to love it!

I loved that the MCs were older (mid-30s) and that the story dealt with real-life issues, e.g. broken engagements, divorce, heartbreak.

When we meet them, Sarah and Lucas are two characters who have been through difficult situations in life. They've loved and they've learned.

Years later, Sarah is still hesitant about letting someone in because she's afraid of being hurt. Lucas is the relentless romantic who believes that there's someone out there for them. Meeting each other quashes their preconceived notions and results in them confronting the possibility of a real relationship that snuck in through the course of their fake relationship.

I love that both characters are mature, mindful of the others feelings, and quick to apologize if they make a mistake. They are kind and compassionate people, and clearly deserve each other.

Add in the Christmas element, Fred and Mrs. Kelsey, (NOT Stephen) it's a wonderful countdown-to-Christmas read!

4 ⭐️

NOTE: ARC received in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I absolutely adore Tracey Corbett books sanzi was eagerly anticipating this one. I will be providing a full review upon completion asap, but just wanted to share my initial thoughts. I absolutely love the fake dating troupe and usually what that leads to so that was a huge draw to this book. I love we are getting a hot dr to step in to be a pretend boyfriend fi4 our protagonist who is fighting off an over eager colleague. I just know readers are going to love this one,
Love the holiday theme and beautiful cover as well!