As an avid romance reader, and lover of all things Christmas, Lucy Day’s One Sweet Holiday is now apart of my Mt. Rushmore holiday reads!!!

One Sweet Holiday, is the third book in the Jasmin Falls Love Stories Series. It follows Gwen Griffin, the local cafe owner known for her extraordinary baking skills and calling off her wedding a week before she was set to say I do. While Gwen is content with where her life is at the moment, her sister’s upcoming wedding has her family and the town worried for her. Will Gwen be able to survive the upcoming nuptials, or will she become the talk of the town yet again?

I am a sucker for small town, clean romances. Gwen and Logan’s relationship was top tier couple goals. I love how Logan encouraged her to believe in herself while also accepting help from others. One of her biggest weaknesses in life is feeling the need to prove herself to others, primarily her family. Logan held a mirror up to Gwen to let her see that while she is a brilliant and capable business woman, she is not superwoman. Asking for help is perfectly normal and the key to success.

After falling in love with the entire town of Jasmin Falls, it is safe to say that I have become a Lucy Day fan. I am sad to say it has taken me this long to discover her and this entire series (I will be reading it in its entirety). However, it is easy for Indie authors to be overlooked in the book community because they don’t have the backing of a big publication house. I hope in posting this review that I can shed light on Day and help grow her following. Let’s make her a household name!!!

So if you are looking for a sweet holiday romance written by a talented writer, please pick up Lucy Day’s One Sweet Holiday.

Special thanks to Netgalley, Blue CrownPublishing, and Lucy Day for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book was sweet, with two likeable main characters and a simple plot to follow. While it didn't do anything surprising or new, it was a cozy read to indulge in while curled up on the couch. Probably not one to linger with me, but it's a nice way to pass the time while travelling or if you want a lazy afternoon.

Thanks to netgalley and publishers for giving me access to this story in exchange for an honest review.

If you have a soft spot for kind and caring Scottish billionaires, this book is a must-read! Personally, I adore stories with food woven into them, and this one did not disappoint. The characters are endearing, and the plot is comforting, especially as it showcases a male main character taking care of a female main character. It's a heartwarming tale that leaves you feeling cozy and content. Perfect for curling up with during the holiday season or any time you need a sweet escape.

Cute, cuddly holiday romance.
People pleaser Gwen is preparing for her sisters wedding whilst also being single and dealing with a disproving mother. Along comes Logan who offers to be her wedding date and sparks start flying. Gwen doesn’t see how a guy like Logan could be interested so it’s up to him to change her mind.
If you like kind and caring Scottish billionaires then this is for you! I’m a sucker for books with food in them and I loved the characters in this story.
The plot was comforting and really lovely to see a mmc taking care of a fmc.

Thank you to Netgally, the publishers, and Lucy Day

When I requested this book I was unaware that it was apart of a series, one that requires you to read the previous books for this one to make sense. I am unable to read all the previous books along with this one before the publish date. Therefore, I will rate this a fair 3/5 stars and will adjust the rating and review when I am able to read all the books in the series along with this one.

#bookreview One Sweet Holiday by Lucy Day
(Jasmine Falls Love Stories #3)

☺️ the good ☺️
- Self-sufficient heroine. Gwen owns a bakery (love a bakery story) and has trouble letting people help her.
- Logan genuinely wants to help Gwen.
- Logan moves in next to Gwen for his stay until her sister’s wedding. (He’s an old schoolmate of the groom.) I love a forced proximity trope.

🤨 the bad 😒
- Logan has no flaws 🤨
- The misunderstandings get out of hand and don’t help the plot along.
- The small town vibe is a tad overdone. It seems like the author uses it when convenient but ignores it otherwise? 🤷🏼‍♀️ Like, everyone knows everyone but then everyone supposedly hates Gwen except none of them seem to actually hate Gwen 🤷🏼‍♀️
- Logan is a millionaire or billionaire or whatever but that’s not really important other than giving him a reason to “escape” his family and come to this wedding (for a dude he doesn’t even like anymore) and meet the love of his life. 🤷🏼‍♀️
- Them steamy kisses led NOWHERE. Not even to a closed door scene 🤦🏼‍♀️ but they’re in love now and he’s abandoning everything to stay in this tiny town with her. 🤷🏼‍♀️

😍 the beautiful 😍
- Christmas! All the Christmas parties and vibes and I love a Christmas romance.
- Love conquers alll 🤷🏼‍♀️ I guess 🤷🏼‍♀️

rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
steam: ✨

Cute fake dating insta love holiday read. I read this during the holiday season and feel it is best enjoyed then when mistletoe and hot cocoa hit differently than they do the rest of the year. Thanks to netgalley for providing an ARC for me to read and review.

This was a first time read for me by this author and it definitely won't be my last. I am a little late in reading this as it is a holiday romance, but it can certainly be enjoyed any time of the year. It's a very cute story that is sure to warm your heart and put a smile on your face. Gwen is always looking out for everyone's happiness but her own. That's why when her sister is getting married, she does everything she can to make it the perfect day for her. That included finding a fake date for the wedding so the towns people don't focus their attention on her instead of the bride. The town is still talking about her epic break-up, so arriving alone would only focus their attention on her. So she decides to ask her rich neighbor, someone totally out of her league, to be her fake date. As they spend time together, Gwen and Logan's sweet friendship begins to develop into something more. While in theory fake dating sounds like an easy solution, when the heart gets involved, it's a whole different issue. Maybe it's time that Gwen finally look out for her happiness and take a chance at love.
A very sweet and light read that totally warmed my heart. This story was charming and had endearing characters and I had a lovely time reading it. I would definitely love to read more of this author's work.
I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

I want to start off this review by first saying thank you to Lucy Day, Blue Crow Publishing, and NetGalley for the ARC to review honestly.

I was really excited to start this book over the holidays! As my first ever festive, Christmassy, romance novel I was buzzy to jump in and feel all the holiday feels!! Unfortunately, this read just didn’t grab me and I thought there would be way more of a Christmas vibe. I ended up DNFing at 48%. I wasn’t connecting to the characters or the plot and found it hard to enjoy the insta-love aspect. The fake dating trope also came a little too late in the read for me. It didn’t feel like much was happening so I decided to call it quits. I like a romance with more of a build up and tension. There was nothing bad with this book, it just wasn’t for me.

A did love the sweet, kind, and caring nature of our MMC. He gave off sexy, Scottish lumberjack vibes. An absolute beaut. I loved the small town vibes and the sisterly bond between Gwen and Victoria.

Overall, from what I read, it was cute but not memorable. As such, I give this read a neutral three stars out of five.

Would recommend to anyone who wants to try a sweet romcom over the holidays.

Amazing book!
I was thoroughly engaged throughout this book and I didn't want to put it down! The author captured my attention from the get go! Five stars from me :)

One Sweet Holiday is a delightful romantic comedy that hits all the right notes!

In One Sweet Holiday, you meet Gwen and Logan. As Gwen works tirelessly as a local baker, Logan comes to visit the little town for a wedding they will both attend. At its core, this book is the perfect romance. I struggled a bit in the beginning due to the lack of plot. It focused more on their obsession with each other than on their characters' lives. I appreciate when a romance develops over time; love at first sight is not my cup of tea. However, as the plot unfolded, I fell in love with the story. The characters just needed time to bloom.

I do find the title 'holiday romcom' a bit far-fetched. While the book is set around Christmas, I didn't get a true Christmas feeling. It doesn't follow the typical 'family gathers for Christmas' or 'lovers meet on the ice skating rink' narrative. Instead, it's more ‘two people meeting around Christmas time’. I don't see it as a significant problem, though. The story is lively enough to be considered a romcom.

In the end, I enjoyed the story and the characters. It was very cute, and the characters were lively and engaging. The humor was delightful, and I look forward to reading other books in the same universe to learn more about these characters!

Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for letting me read this book. It was a pleasure to have this opportunity.

I loved this story it was fun read and made me want to bake. I loved how sweet Logan is and how much he just wants to help not questions asked. This is a fake dating to lovers that you will sure to devour and have you cheering not only for the two main characters but also for the love of the small town.

Gwen is all about making everyone happy but herself, which includes making sure her sister's wedding is perfect. That includes fake dating her hunky, rich next door neighbor so the attention will not be on her. After her last breakup that the town is still talking about, she just wants to focus on her bakery. So pretending to date Logan is the perfect plan, until it isn't and your heart has other idea's. Can she make it threw her sisters wedding and get back to her real life or should she put her heart back out there?

Thank you to NetGalley and Blue Crow Publishing for copy of this story for my honest review.

I'm in my romance era. And this one was so funny. definitely my type of book. Cute, sweet, funny. A good time.

Honestly I nice sweet and cute holiday romance loved it perfect book to get you out of a terrible reading slump. Can read it anytime of year honestly just gives you a nice reminder about the holidays coming up

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to receive this book for an honest review.

Although I read this book after the holidays, I still got that warm cozy feeling.
Another great book by Lucy Day.
I always look forward to reading her books.

Easy read. FMC doesn’t go through with her 1st wedding. She feels she can never do anything correctly in her mother's eyes. MMC has his own family drama. The meet cute and instant attraction was nice. Not a fan, the family drama wasn't fully resolved since it was 75% of the storyline. The HEA felt rushed. It leaves room for a sequel.

I devoured this book. The chemistry and banter between Gwen and Logan was incredible. I have not one bad thing to say about this book. Truly felt like I was in a magical Christmas town. I loved the growth in Gwen throughout the book and her character was so relatable. I would love to see what happens with Victoria next.

Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read One Sweet Holiday. A quick and easy sweet read that I would recommend to others.

I love small town Christmas romances so was really excited about this book. I loved Logan and he was so charming, thoughtful and adorable. I wanted to really like Gwen but I thought all she did was complain through the entire book and although I understand how horrible her mom was, I really got sick of all the complaining after I kept reading about it for most of the book. Apart from that, I enjoyed the small town, fake dating, opposite attract trope.

Thank you NetGalley and Blue Crow Books for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Perfectionist extraordinaire Gwen Griffin finds herself in a Christmas chaos of her own making. As her sister's wedding approaches in the tiny hometown of Jasmine Falls, South Carolina, Gwen is determined to ensure a flawless celebration. The only problem? Gwen needs a date, and her romantic track record in the small town is less than stellar.

Running her café with expertise, Gwen decides on a pragmatic approach—find a plus-one, even if it means resorting to a fake date. Enter Logan Fyfe, the charming and gorgeous guy next door, who happens to be a hot Scottish billionaire. With his limited stay in town, Logan seems like the perfect candidate to play the role of Gwen's date. The plan to pretend to date Logan appears foolproof until Gwen discovers that beneath Logan's devilish smirk and delicious brogue lies a big-hearted man who sees Gwen for who she truly is. As the wedding draws near, Gwen finds herself unable to fake her feelings any longer. Logan's presence and genuine affection break through her defences, making her realize that maybe, just maybe, she is enough just the way she is.

It explores the delightful dynamics of opposites attracting and the magic of holiday romance. With humour, warmth, and a touch of festive chaos, Lucy Day crafts a tale of authenticity, self-discovery, and the risk of opening one's heart during the most wonderful time of the year.

It is a delightful holiday rom-com that captures the essence of small-town charm, Christmas chaos, and the magic of unexpected love. Gwen Griffin's journey from perfectionism to embracing her true self is a heartwarming and relatable exploration of personal growth. Gwen's quest for the perfect date and the introduction of Logan Fyfe, the charismatic Scottish billionaire, sets the stage for a series of humorous and endearing moments. The author skillfully navigates the complexities of fake dating, bringing to life a romance that goes beyond pretence.

The small-town setting adds a cosy backdrop to the unfolding love story, and the ensemble of characters contributes to the warm atmosphere of the narrative. Lucy Day's writing combines humour, emotion, and festive spirit, creating a perfect blend for a holiday-themed romcom. It is a feel-good read that will leave readers with a smile on their faces, reminding them that sometimes love finds you when you least expect it. Lucy Day's storytelling expertise shines through in this heartwarming tale of love, acceptance, and the joy of being true to oneself.