The book was the perfect way to kick off my holiday romcom reading. The themes in the book offered so much depth and insight into the characters that I have not often been able to find in books. I am a therapist and I thoroughly loved reading about the characters' struggles - it made me feel less alone as a human and I could see it making so many other people feel less alone. It almost felt like a therapy session at times - in the most amazing way. The characters were just so real.

When I requested this book, I didn't realize it was the third book in a series. It is very much a standalone book though and I didn't feel like I was missing anything by having not read the first two books. I will say that, though this book may have been set at a holiday, I didn't really get that feel so the title is a bit misleading.
Gwen Griffin needs a date to a wedding. Her sister is getting married and Gwen wants everything to be perfect. That includes no one questioning why she's still single.
When Gwen's sister rents out the house next door to one of the groom's friends, Gwen isn't bothered. It's often used as a rental. But she's not expecting the tenant, Logan, to be so gosh-darn handsome. Nor is she expecting to meet him while she's half dressed.
The two spend some time together and are delighted to find that they have much in common and that they may be falling in love.
Closed door romance with a bit of a rushed ending but I overall enjoyed it.

Three and a half stars
This book comes out November 6, 2023
ARC kindly provided by Blue Crow Publishing and NetGalley
Opinions are my own

Absolutely loved this small town rom com! If you’re looking for a fun holiday read this is it! Feels like a cute hallmark movie. The author wrote these characters perfectly and left readers feeling a strong connection to both characters.
Highly recommend
4 stars

This is a cute romance with small town aspects. If you like insta-love you’ll definitely like this. I prefer more tension than an instant connection, but otherwise it was a fun read and I recommend for a cute fluffy romance book!

Together, with the help of each other, two strangers overcame years of emotional abuse in Lucy Day's light and cute holiday romance.

Gwen and Logan were complete opposites that ended up being perfect for each other. The way Logan supported her was so lovely, and it showed the love he had for her.

Even though I found Logan's patience and Scottish accent very attractive, Gwen was the one who stole the show for me; her problems made her more relatable to me. I identify myself with her on so many levels. There was a moment while reading the book when Logan questioned her, and I was like, damn boy, when am I going to hear that question directed to me? It got me right in the feels.

While it was not too difficult to predict the direction of the story, it was such a charming escape. Warm and romantic, One Sweet Holiday is a heart-warming story that's great to get lost for a while.

This was such a sweet romcom with a sprinkle of Christmas. I adored the main characters and how they were able to help each other in different ways. A cute romcom to add to your Holiday TBR list.

This is my first Lucy Day romance, and I was impressed with how much I loved it. Gwen wants to support her sister, although she is coming off one of the worst experiences in her life, being dumped by her fiancee and having to experience that in a noisy small town - where everyone knows your business.

In comes Logan, who has been her neighbour for a month and is also causing Gwen to have feelings she's not had before.

I loved that Logan and Gwen were friends before anything more was established. It made the love story that much more beautiful.

Although I was hoping for some redemption with the ex because I love it when an ex is proved wrong, the sweetness of the love story made it clear that this was missing.

I will be keeping an eye out for more books by Lucy Day.

One Sweet Holiday by Lucy Day is an adorable holiday quick read. How can you resist a beautiful, curvy baker who meets a gorgeous Scot just before the holidays? Gwen is preparing for her sister's wedding when her future brother-in-law's friend from Scotland, Logan comes to stay. With her bakery busier than ever, Gwen doesn't have time for a man, but Logan is more than just a man. If you enjoy holiday novels, be sure to get this one! Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

If you are looking for a cute, insta-romance, quick read then this is the book for you.
Cons: the plot was a little flat and the character development could have been stronger.
Pros: It's a holiday book so cozy up with a blanket and this book and enjoy.

Thank you to netgalley for allowing me to be an arc reader for this book!

First time I’ve read a book by this author and totally fell in love with this Arthur and her style of writing. She is highly descriptive and can easily paint a picture of the surrounding she describing.

The way she has you feel the chemistry between the two main characters is amazing I could actually feel it with the sly looks, the small touches, the pet names and how the main male character would easily walk over hot coal for her. And obviously the accent she paints in your head definitely adds to it!

The story it’s self is beautiful, the main female character is overlooked and underestimated by every around her, her parents are toxic and constantly put her down. She been trying to prove everyone wrong and slowly lost her self in the process.

The main male character is running away from family issues and needs some time to breathe and collect him self before trying to deal with the issues of been made to take over the family business in which he doesn’t agree so for want to do.

The slowly both find them selfs whilst building a friendship and then it becomes something more and bigger..

I would definitely recommend reading this book

This was cute but also a little boring and definitely predictable so around. I love Logan but he's also a little too much at times. I love that the main FMC is curvy because you don't see that much BUT she's also a mess and I didn't really connect with her at all. The chemistry between the two was a bit hard to believe sometimes too.

I also hate the insta love trope and I didn't realize that was what this was going to be. If you like it, you'll be fine but saying you love someone after a couple weeks is not my jam. Same with saying someone is the most interesting person you've ever met just after a quick meeting is weird.

The book was repetitive in phrases that got REALLY annoying. Like the FMC continuously calling Logan, Lancelot. Ugh. And it was multiple times in one conversation. People don't talk like that. Lol. Or saying "Mercy/Have Mercy" or whatever. This isn't a book on Jesse Katsopolis.

It also didn't make me feel very Christmas-y reading it. Holiday stuff is mentioned but it doesn't give you the good feeling of a Christmas read. I feel like that's important to point out since that's what I was looking for.

But it was cute, just not my favorite romance by any means.

Thanks Netgalley and Blue Crow Publishing for an ARC. All opinions are mine and mine alone.

Loved! Gwen is such a great character, I just felt awful for her for all the things she was going through, and her growth throughout was so good to see! Logan is just the sweetest guy! The poster child for good guys everywhere! I loved how the both of them were able to handle their familial pressures, but in completely different ways.

Thank you to Netgalley and Blue Crow Publishing for the digital ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

Opposites attract in this sweet holiday rom com—but will this small-town sweetheart and her mysterious new neighbor be a perfect match or a recipe for disaster?

One Sweet Holiday is a closed-door romance set during the holiday season. Gwen suffers from low-confidence which comes into play when she meets Logan - the new, hot billionaire who is staying next door.

One Sweet Holiday is a sweet and enjoyable read. The main characters are certainly likable and the dual POV added to the story. The baking references sprinkled throughout the book add a delightful touch and the author touched upon mental health in a way that was unexpected for a holiday rom-com. However, I found that the story tended to drag on at times, which affected the overall pacing. I also needed just a little more Christmas sprinkled throughout to capture that festive atmosphere - it often felt like a story set during the holidays rather than fully immersing me in the holiday spirit. And even for a closed-door romance.. there was a definite lack of spice.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for a review. All reviews published are completely honest and my own, and are in now way influenced by the gifting opportunity

This book is exactly what I expected: a light, fluffy, fun confection. Is it over-the-top, unrealistic, and predictable? Yep, and it never pretends to be otherwise. It's exactly what someone might want in a fun escapist novel for the holidays. Even though not everything goes perfectly, and there are some heavier moments involving injuries, break-ups, and painful family dynamics, everything works out happily, as the author promises. The book also has good lessons about choosing someone who will care for you, and not being a doormat with demanding family or romantic partners. Though this isn't my usual fare, it was a fun, quick read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher; I was provided with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Blue Crow Publishing for providing the ARC.

This book was a cute romance with a bit of holiday flavor, even if it is a little vacuous. The plot is essentially nonexistent, but the feel good romance will keep you engaged long enough to get through the story. The characters aren't particularly dynamic, but they're fleshed out enough to feel like theyre complete. There is an air of insta-love to this book that I generally avoid, but it wasn't too bad in this story.

Overall, not a bad read, especially if you want something holiday coded without it being front and center of the story. I, personally, would have liked a bit more substance, but what was provided works well within the context of the storh.

2.85/5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Lucy Day for this ARC! One Sweet Holiday was a quick read with a relatable FMC who struggles with overthinking. I do wish that there was more of a holiday feel to the book as the title and description suggest. I didn't feel like it was that much of a holiday-oriented read. I also thought the plot could've used more development and not as much substance as there could've been. I also felt as though the ending was very rushed and didn't encapsulate everything it could have. Regardless, I thought it was a cute, fake dating/insta-love read.

One Sweet Day is a sweet, heart-warming, opposites attract, holiday romantic comedy set in a charming small town. A local baker, Gwen, is trying to find her footing during a busy holiday season when she meets a Scottish businessman, Logan, who is looking to hibernate and decompress. It was like reading one of my favorite Hallmark Christmas movies-- there's an instantaneous spark, fake dating, small town holiday events and overbearing families. It was a cozy, quick read filled with all the comforts you would expect in a holiday rom-com.

Thank you to NetGalley and Blue Crow Publishing for this e-ARC!

Such a light read for the holidays. Defiantly one to add to your list season. Lucy Day has such a fun voice and characters to die for.

I came across this author accidentally as a suggestion by Netgalley but it was not my cup of tea.

There seems to be tendency to write from both characters' perspective but it loses the suspense and all the tension. A book or a song is always about the catch the audience and release. I love the built up of the uncertainty in the romance literature and really living in the main character's shoes. But in this book, you are just an outsider watching passively what unfolds in front of you.

The book is too fluffy with a lot of dialogues and not much development of the characters so it lost my interest rather quickly. I used to love the rom coms in the past but nowadays they seem not to be worth to be called literature.

Thanks to Netgalley for a free copy in exchange of an honest review.

One Sweet Holiday is a new cute small-town festive romance novel from author Lucy Day. It’s the latest instalment in her Jasmine Falls Love Stories series but each book can be read as a standalone and has a guaranteed happily ever after. This was my first festive read of 2023 and boy has it got me in the Christmas spirit!
Our story is told through a dual POV and this worked so well in the story. I loved seeing instant attraction experienced by both Gwen and Logan and explored in their respective chapters. I also loved the banter between the two of them.
One of the things that I think sets One Sweet Holiday apart from other romance novels is the fact that the characters aren’t who you might typically see in this genre. Both protagonists are in their 30s and this makes their relationship feel so much more mature. On top of this, Gwen was the curvy queen that I’ve always wanted in a festive romance protagonist. I loved that the book celebrated body positivity by acknowledging her size and it being one of the things that attracted Logan to her. The way Logan talked about her curves and meeting her for the first time just made me melt.
If you are after male romantic interest who is the definition of swoon-worthy and will make you fall in love with him instantly, look no further than Logan Fyfe. He is a complete gentleman who is so respectful of Gwen and it was amazing to read. At one point in the story I worried that the miscommunication trope I have a vengeance against would rear it’s ugly head but Logan being the mature man he was any chance of this was eliminated immediately. I loved how supportive Logan was of Gwen, he had an absolute heart of gold.
The book also provided an unexpected but really interesting commentary on mental wellbeing and avoiding burnout which is so relevant to so many adult readers. The bakery setting added a really different angle to the story and we love a female entrepreneur who gives off total girl boss vibes! The family drama for both characters was also really interesting and it was great to be able to see how they tackle it as couple who are still in the early stages of a relationship.
One of the things that did take away from this being a 5* read for me was that the ending felt rushed. I felt that Gwen and Logan were owed a little more depth to their happy ending so this was a shame. I will also say that the fake dating trope felt misplaced within this story. There was instant attraction and a blossoming relationship so having them fake dating for the sake of appeasing Gwen’s mother felt like an unnecessary way to add in an additional trope. It’s also interesting that the book is marketed as an opposites-attract story when I found that Gwen and Logan were actually pretty similar apart from being from different countries.
This is a closed-door romance and I do wish we’d been given a little bit more and had even just the indication that sex had taken place. Instead, it was very much completely glossed over aside from some passionate kissing and this felt unrealistic.
These things aside, I still absolutely loved the story and it was the perfect Hallmark-movie style romance to get me in the festive spirit. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants an easy christmassy read, packed full of sweet moments, witty banter and relatable characters.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

I have posted an extended review on my blog www.yourschloe.co.uk and the post is linked.