Overall Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of 5

I absoultey adored this book! I could relate to Gwen on so many levels and it was refreshing to have a character feel so relatable! And Logan is truely the best guy for Gwen! I love how their love for one another grew naturally and that he took on the protector role.

This book doesnt have spice but is the sweetest read if you love romance! Definitely need to dd to your TBR!


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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.

It is a lovely Christmas small-town romance. I really enjoyed reading it, it was sweet funny, and very likable. I loved both Gwen and Logan the chemistry was sweet and so was the story.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for Netgelly

One Sweet Holiday is the story of Gwen and Logan. A year ago Gwen walked away from her fiance. Now her little sister is getting married and Gwen needs a plus one. I really enjoyed the romance between Gwen and Logan, both our hero and heroine had past issues to deal with before they could reach a happily ever after. Lucy Day knows how to write believable engaging characters.
Grab a drink and some snacks and find a comfy place. This book will keep you wanting to read it.

These characters felt so fun and interesting. It was perfect for an adorable end-of-the-year read. It was the perfect holiday romance for the season. Jasmine Falls was a great setting and I loved the hijinks with Gwen and Logan. Perfect winter read!


It’s the most wonderful time of the year…unless you’re me.
Hold the hayrides, keep your cocoa, and don’t put me within a country mile of mistletoe. This year, Christmas means chaos. My sister’s getting married and I—Gwen Griffin, perfectionist extraordinaire—will make sure her wedding is flawless. That includes doing the impossible: finding myself a wedding date. But in my tiny hometown of Jasmine Falls, South Carolina, I’ll have better luck winning the lottery.
I may be awesome at running my cafe, but I’m terrible at men. And after my last epic breakup, everyone in town knows it. That’s why I need a plus-one—even a fake one—so that when my sister gets married, everyone’s attention is on her, where it belongs.
The guy next door is perfect for the job. Gorgeous and charming, Logan Fyfe is only here for a few weeks. He’s also a hot Scottish bazillionaire who’s totally out of my league—so my risk of falling into a relationship with him? Less than zero.
Pretending to date Logan is the perfect plan—until it isn’t. Beneath his devilish smirk and delicious brogue is a big-hearted man who makes me feel the one thing I never believed to be true—that I’m enough, just the way I am.
With the wedding approaching, there’s nothing fake about my feelings anymore. When he slips his arm around my waist and whispers into my ear? Yeah, I’m a goner.
We may be worlds apart, but I’m done pretending. It’s time to get real…even if it means risking my heart.

Tall curvy FMC and a Scottish MC? Heck yeah

I love the chemistry between the characters. It felt very natural. This is exactly what the title says, sweet holiday book! It has a lot of potential to be a 4-star book. I feel like the character's development can be improved. Logan feels very unreal because he has no flaws. That part feels a bit fake somehow. Sure we love our book boyfriends but bro was perfect. I like the FMC. She is very human and relatable with her overthinking and the way she talks.

Thank you Netgalley for this arc

A cute little holiday romance. A bit of lighthearted fun for the end of year. where you can see where it’s going.

A very sweet, very American holiday romance.
The Scottish love interest didn't quite ring true, why would he speak American English? And who in Scotland has a 'condo', for example?
But all the characters are interesting and seemed very real to me. The setting is perfectly christmassy, a great book to read over the holidays.

One Sweet Holiday is a cute small-town festive romance novel from author Lucy Day.
A dual POV story. with great banter between the two of them.
A body positive female lead is always a standout and I loved that he was so into her curvy body from the start.
The story flowed well but the ending felt a little rushed. Our male main character felt a little TOO cardboard cut out perfect. I like a like-able hero/cinnamon role character but he's a little one dimensional.
Has a lot of cute moments but not sure it's really a "holiday" book per say.

One Sweet Holiday was a nice closed door small town holiday romance. I liked Logan a lot, and I liked Gwen as well but I have to say that this is mostly surface level. It has a lot of stuff that could be dealt with deeply, and needed it including her relationship with her family and his relationship with his family but it really wasnt. It is an easy book to get through but left me wanting a little more resolution.

"Safe is necessary. Solid is important. But I need cartwheels, too."

If you're looking for a swoonworthy holiday romance to read this Christmas, look no further! One Sweet Holiday by Lucy Day introduces Gwen Griffin, a baker and business owner from a small town in South Carolina, and Logan Fyfe, a Scottish millionaire hiding from his family drama for the holidays, renting Gwen's sister's house, right next door to hers. They're instantly attracted to each other, and Logan (who's initially in town for Gwen's sister Vicki's wedding) agrees to be Gwen's date, to ward off the matchmaking mother who constantly thinks she knows what's best for everyone.

The romance is delightful, the characters are hilarious, and I loved everything about this story! Gwen is stubborn and a perfectionist, and Logan is dead set on helping her relax and learn to delegate so she doesn't burn herself out. He's a total prince charming, insisting on taking care of her, and I adored him from the beginning! The families' drama brought tension and made the story interesting and dimensional, and I didn't mind that Logan didn't actually sound Scottish (aside from always dating "aye" instead of "yes").

A few things you ought to know about this book:
🩷 Dual point of view, with each chapter titled either "Gwen" or "Logan" to clarify which character we're following
❤️ First person narration - personally, my favourite, but I know lots of people don't like it
🧡 Present tense - again, a deal breaker for some people, though I personally like it
💛 Main characters in their 30s (though not mentioned much, so I kind of kept forgetting)
💚 Manipulative side characters
🩵 A wonderful friend group
💙 Fake dating
💜 Characters in denial
🖤 Small town rumours and gossip
🩶 An auction
🤍 A wedding
🤎 Happily Ever After

Thank you NetGalley and Blue Crow Publishing for this ARC in exchange for an honest review! It's ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 for me!

A very sweet faking dating novel and the desserts make your mouth water. Gwen is preparing for her sister's wedding and the pressure is on from her mom to get a date. Then Logan a friend of Theo's rent's the place next-door to her house and they strike up a friendship.

This story was the sweetest and most beautiful thing I read this week! Gwen and Logan's story is one of those that makes you sigh. Gwen has always been aware of others but herself, after her boyfriend left her almost on the day of her wedding, a year later she finds herself in the task of helping her sister prepare for her wedding, of course the sister is a love (the opposite of the mother) and because of the wedding Logan is in town since he is a "friend" of the groom, now these two have a very nice and funny meeting and from there they both feel attraction, to say that I liked it to see how they grew between the two is saying little. Logan was very kind and loving to Gwen, this Scottish guy stole my heart because of how good he was to her and how nice he was to everyone.

It was a super light read that is more than good for these winter times, I ended up wanting to buy a cake when I finished this book and I think I will continue reading this author because I love her way of writing.

Thank to NetGalley, the author andBlue Crow Publishing for the digital copy in exchange for an honest review 🫶🏻

One Sweet Holiday brings all the feels hoped for in a romance novel with the delightful addition of some really good writing. Day’s skill shines in her cast of supporting characters and her talent for writing descriptions that at times made me pause to reread them for the sheer pleasure of her writing. She also nails conversation, which, imho, is a must for any recommendation. I definitely recommend One Sweet Holiday - it is a HEA with enough hints at spice to avoid being too saccharine, yet you can recommend it to your grandma.

This was a nice romance. I liked the characters and didn’t find it to be cheesy at all.

Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to review this book.

3.5 stars, sweet and full of holiday fun. So grateful for the chance to read this eARC and look forward to the final copy hitting the shelves!

Cute
Repetitive at times
Felt very familiar as though pieces of the story I've read before nearly word for word.
Overall ok.

This is a sweet, small town romance that I really enjoyed. Logan is such a patient and genuinely good guy, you can't help loving him. Gwen has things to work through and I was rooting for her to finally figure out how to let go of her fears and be her best self. These two coming together felt natural and is perfect for the reader looking for a closed-door romance.

Such a cute book! I loved how much a gentleman Logan is and how he fully supports Gwen! It’s a cute story, foreign billionaire comes to town and falls in love with small town girl who owns a cute cafe/bakery! A closed door romance with a lot of tension! Entertaining from start to finish!

Thank you to Blue Crow Publishing & NetGalley for this book. This has all the cute, cozy, Christmas vibes. A small town romance with over the top decor, noisy neighborhoods, a baker, and a neighbor from Scotland. This is such a sweet holiday rom com, from the Christmas parties, to the realistic family drama, to the busyness of trying to get everything done at the holidays. I’m excited for more books from this author.

Another holiday romance in the books!



Gwen owns a coffee shop and also is a rising baker in a small town. She’s taken up a lot: a lot of orders up through the holidays, her sister’s wedding cake and trying to manage her overbearing mother.



Logan is a guest to Gwen’s sister’s wedding and has traveled from Scotland to is looking to take some time and make a huge family decision. He ends up meeting Gwen who alters all his plans on figuring out what he needs to do with his family. Through some push from her sister, Logan agrees to be Gwen’s fake date for the wedding allowing her mother to back off of Gwen a bit.



I enjoyed Logan’s character. I loved how he was always a comfort for Gwen and knew how to take care of her. Both Gwen and Logan suffer from trying to find a balance in their own families. Gwen is a people pleaser so she tends to put herself last most of the time.