I loved this author's writing style! It was such an enjoyable book and the characters were well developed. The story was also very well paced and sucked me in from the beginning.

Annie is a window designer for a department store in NYC. When two rambunctious kids ruin her display on Christmas Eve, Santa gives her tips on how to start over. The next day she wakes up and it’s Christmas Eve all over again. No matter what she does, she keeps reliving the same day and she has no idea how to get out of the time loop she’s stuck in. With a little help from Braden, the store’s security guard she is determined to get back to the present.
This was a cute Christmas-Eve time loop story. I love holiday window displays, so I thought this was so much fun to read a story about a window designer. The time loop got a bit redundant as there weren’t many major changes the 12 times she experienced Christmas Eve, but overall it was a cute story.
Thanks to Sourcebooks Casablanca and NetGalley for the advance copy.

If you’re looking for a ridiculous over the top romance filled with holiday magic then look no further.

Annie Jones works hard designing windows for iconic New York City department store Lawson's Finest. So when her Christmas window display gets upended by some rambunctious kids on Christmas Eve, the all-too-realistic store Santa gives Annie a little decorating tip on how to start over. With help from friendly security guard Braden Tate, Annie repairs the damage and heads home. But when she wakes the next morning, she's bewildered to find that it isn't Christmas day at all, but Christmas Eve all over again.

I am a sucker for found family and time loop stories. This Christmas story has both and tons of hilarious hi jinx. While it’s hefty for a holiday romcom, not once did this drag on or get boring. If you don’t like cheesy hallmark romances, then you might as well skip this. But if you need a reminder to believe in Christmas like you did as a child then you need to read this asap

Annie gets stuck in a groundhog day-esque time loop on Christmas eve and goes on an adorable adventure of befriending neighbors, perfecting her department store window display, and of course, falling for the security gaurd at work. This story was absolutely adorable and had me smiling the whole way through, Not to mention, bonus points for the festive storyline!

A cozy little Christmas story with time travel elements. This was a cute holiday read but I wasn't totally sucked in to it due to the character development. Over all, it was an ok read for me. Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

I was initially drawn to the book because it's a Christmas-themed romance and you have the time loop Groundhog day-inspired element that piques your curiosity (it's a big trope now). Overall, I thought it was cute, it's set in the hectic decor of a department store, so it's festive aplenty. But unfortunately, I thought it dragged way too much. I think that some heavier editing and cutting would've helped the pace a great deal.

Groundhog Day meets Hallmark Christmas movie. It was a fun read although definitely repetitive which I get is the point but at times just felt a little longer than it needed to be. I liked Annie but what I liked most about the book was not the love story between her and Braden but the growing relationships with the people in her apartment building. I was more invested in those stories and those people that I found myself wanting to skim the parts at the department store to get back there. It was an enjoyable read and would make a lovely movie.

A fairly predicable Christmas rom com, and while I didn't love it I did enjoy reading it. I just think its one of those Christmas reads that you read just once.

Just finished this and I put down my phone with a smile on my face. This is a gorgeous well-thought-out story with so much depth and meaning. The starting is a little slow so you'll have to bear with it, but it picked up later on and I'm so glad I didn't lose hope. I've read another book by the author previously and I liked that one better, or maybe that's just hindsight.

The story follows Annie who gets stuck in a time loop, reliving the day before Christmas over and over again. At times I felt that the writing was repeating itself with every redo, but I love how the author added little twists and changes to the plot to keep it lively while omitting details we already knew. There are a lot of characters in the story but we meet them slowly so it isn't overwhelming. Braden is such a sweet love interest, he's someone everyone wants in their life. Supportive, considerate and so attractive. I also wish we saw more of Tina- Annie's best friend- because she was mentioned so many times but wasn't on the page much. I highly recommend this book, it's such a treat and perfect for those cozy Christmassy vibes.

I enjoyed this time loop Christmas romance by Baird, but it really took until about midway before it hit its stride. The relationships that Annie develops really make the story for me. If you are a fan of Groundhog day this is a must read.

A fun festive read. Annie is stuck in a time loop, reliving Christmas eve. Can Braden help her get to the next day? I liked how we saw both points of view.

Love a little Groundhog Day/time loop- esque story and this one was great with extra loop holes. Absolutely all the Christmassy vibes with hints of Miracle on 34th Street and all things hallmark holiday movies. A wholesome romance with a great HEA, but also not just about the love interest but others around the protagonist.

Annie goes into work at Lawson’s Finest on Christmas Eve expecting a promotion – not to be told her job might be eliminated in the new year. She also wasn’t expecting her gorgeous window display to be destroyed by two dastardly kids, or for her run-in with the department store’s security guard to come to anything. After a terrible day, she just wants to celebrate Christmas in peace.

And then, she wakes up and has to do the whole day all over again. It’s a Groundhog Day type storyline that sees Annie making changes to her day to create a better outcome and herself out of the time loop! Can she do it? And what about her feelings towards Braden? Is he starting to remember her at all?

Why Kirsten loves it
This sweet romance was just adorable! I love how Annie and Braden’s relationship evolved. I adored the store’s Santa and the various secondary characters. My only complaint is that certain things got a little redundant at times.

The premise and time loop structure was cute and fun, a novel take on a holiday romance. It felt a little surface level and I didn’t love the structure of flashbacks interspersed throughout. However, it was enjoyable as a quick holiday read and certainly put me in a Christmassy mood!

3.5 stars

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Christmas Eve Love Story is a Christmas Groundhog’s Day-style time trap full of heart, hijinks, and a hunky security guard that’ll have you weak in the knees!

Annie is a wonderful character that takes pride in her work, is caring and empathetic, and a little quirky. Watching her experience déjà vu daily was entertaining and a little exasperating. I loved how hard Annie tried every day to create a better outcome than the day before. No matter how annoying it was waking up every day to Christmas Eve, Annie never gave up hope.

I absolutely love this book! I love the sweet romance! I love the witty dialogue. I love the beautifully written storyline. And I love how much heart, soul, and Christmas cheer was crammed into the pages.

I struggled to write this review because I didn’t want to share too much and spoil the magic of the story for readers. Even though I found the words, they still don’t feel adequate enough to express how special I think Christmas Eve Love Story is.

It’s a beautiful story that encapsulates the wonder, whimsy, and the true spirit of Christmas.

I truly loved this book! The feelings of Christmas magic and the time loop aspect were great! I also really enjoyed the FMC Annie. I usually have a hard time finding holiday/Christmas books that help me get into the “holiday spirit” but this one did not disappoint.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC to review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Yeah, that was cute in a Christmas-y way. Now, like a lot of Christmas things I feel like, it wasn't groundbreaking either. The romance was sweet but the characters didn't have amazing chemistry either I feel like, and I'm not the biggest fan of Groundhog Day type of scenario so this fell a little flat in my opinion. 2.75 stars.

This was a sweet Christmas romance with a twist, a time travel element.

Annie Jones is horrified to discover kids have ruined her Christmas Eve window display in a department store. Security guard Braden Tate helps her fix it, but then she wakes up and it is Christmas Eve again.

The time loop leads to some touching moments and overall, the story feels genuine. Some reviews have mentioned that it dragged slightly, the constant repetition, and it does somewhat, but it is still a good read.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this ARC in return for my honest review.

Annie is stuck repeating Christmas eve day over and over. will she get a chance to get to Christmas day? sweet Christmas story.

Groundhog day meets Christmas. It was cute, but if you don't enjoy magical realism or time travel it might not be for you. Setting was good, characters were good, ending was good. I personally have a hard time with the time lapse aspects.