BRB making Christmas sweets in the middle of summer. This book made me feel the Christmas spirit and wish it was the holidays! If you are a fan of Hallmark movies then this is the book for you. These are my favorite types of books. And while some may think it's predictable I like to call these books "what we as a reader are promised" in terms of the plot and HEA. Overall a really sweet enjoyable read. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a digital copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.

The Christmas Cookie Wars was such a great read! I really love the spirit of Christmas in general, and while I would have loved to read this around the holidays, I loved that I got the chance to read this as an ARC. The characters were lovable and I felt as if I was dropped in the middle of a Hallmark Christmas movie. The FMC was very down on herself, and it was great to see the determination and growth she had. Her twin boys were absolutely precious, and the MMC was super sweet too. I enjoyed the no pressure light romance of the novel. While the spice level is low, the chemistry is there in a sweet way! If you’re looking for a lighthearted Christmasy type novel, you need to add this one to your TBR list. Christmas in July, or actual Christmas season, you need to read this one! Eliza Evans, I can’t wait to read the Christmas Cafe!

This was a cute little story with a lot of heart, it gave hallmark christmas movie with the tropes and it was everything I needed!

Christmas is a time when parents strive to create magic for their children, concealing the truth about Santa Claus to maintain the enchantment of the season. The fear of being branded a liar looms large, but for one parent, the revelation unfolds in a heartwarming manner as their children understand the effort put into crafting the holiday magic.

In "The Christmas Cookie Wars," Melody and her twin boys navigate the challenges of life following the loss of their husband and father. Grief casts a shadow, particularly poignant during the holidays, a sentiment expertly articulated by Eliza Evans in the narrative. When Melody learns of the cancellation of Cookie Daze, a beloved event, she resolves to save the day, even if it means butting heads with the grumpy principal. Through this festive tale, readers witness Melody's resilience and determination to preserve the holiday spirit, with unexpected warmth hidden beneath the principal's stern facade.

This heartwarming novel captures the essence of parental sacrifice and the enduring magic of Christmas, offering a delightful read that rekindles the festive spirit, even for the adults orchestrating the magic behind the scenes.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

This was FUN. This was SILLY. This book was full of HEART and WARMTH and CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. What more could you possibly want?

My only issue with it was that it ended too soon but that’s just me being selfish.

I received this book as an ARC from Penguin Group Putnam on Netgalley.

This is the perfect fit if you are looking for a Hallmark movie in a book. It is sweet and clean with little to no spice in this book. The main characters quickly transition from enemies to more than friends. The holiday aspects are delightful, making it a perfect read during the holiday season. It is predictable, and the dialogue is cheesy, but overall, it is a quick and fun read.

Thanks to Netgalley & PENGUIN GROUP- Putnam for the E-ARC! I enjoyed this. Liked the characters & the banter so much. Definitely will read more from this author.

A cute, cookie-filled romance filled with all sugar and no spice, but everything nice. I loved the way the relationship and dynamics between Jonanthan and Melody evolved. Melody's heartwarming traditions remind me of some of my own and have me excited for the holiday season, even though it's still months away. A great holiday read for people of all ages.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Putnam for the ARC.

This was a cute romance book. A bit formula, but at it's heart a sweet story with a Christmas background. 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.

Thank you Putnam books and Netgalley for the ARC of this book in return for my honest review. It was an easy-to-read, feel-good Christmas themed rom-com. I was rooting for Melody and Jonathan the whole time and loved the ending. I'm a sucker for "love the second time around" books. This would make a fun bookclub read over the holidays.

This book felt like a Hallmark Christmas movie, which I absolutely adore. While reading you will find yourself rooting for Melody. Sometimes while reading you just need a sweet, clean romance and this book was definitely that. The cover is adorable and draws your eyes immediately. Definitely will read again during Christmas time.

Thank you netgalley and publisher for allowing me the opportunity to advance read!

I hope I’m not the only one, but I was expecting a little spice… but I do understand it’s supposed to be a heartfelt hallmark like Christmas story…

I do love this, quick read!
If I had the chance, I’d definitely do what she did.!

I absolutely loved her Christmas book from last year, so I was super excited for this one. I loved the growth into love for them and how their children supported this. The characters made this book for me. My main or only biggest issue is I didn’t like how the slight tiny mysteries/mischief was wrapped up.

This sweet Hallmark-esk romcom was delightful. Melody, a widow and mom of twin 10 year olds, does not take the news of her favorite holiday traditions, Cookie Daze, being canceled well. She promptly signs up to take on the task when Mr. Braxton informs her of the development. On the cookie committee, sparks fly as a new romance starts to come together. I really enjoyed having this couple be in their late thirties. It felt relatable to me in so many ways. I also love a baking themed book. The scenes of Melody and her boys baking together were my favorite as it’s my favorite holiday tradition with my kiddos. 🍪

Thank you NetGalley, Eliza Evans, and Penguin Group Putnam for the eARC.

Thank you NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam | G.P. Putnam's Sons for this ARC copy.

I am a sucker for Hallmark Movies and Christmas and Reading - and when my three favorite thing combine - amazing. I also love cookies so really, the cover alone hit this one out of the park for me. This is truly a sweet holiday romance set in a small town. The story follows a single mom trying to do her best with her two young children and help her community. Which leads us to her taking charge of the threatened cookie club.

If you love the love of Christmas while mixing in the always unexpected catastrophes this will be a perfect read to get you in the spirit.

Ahh! I loved The Christmas Cookie Wars so much. Honestly, I don’t frequently rank a holiday rom-com 5 stars but… here we are! It reads like the best written Hallmark movies. It wasn’t too cheesy, the pace was perfect, and the story was pure fun and engaging. Not to mention the cover is just perfect. I’d buy it off the shelves immediately if I saw it!

The writing style was great and the whole book was packed with personality. Melody, our FMC, was easy to love and her inner monologue was so funny. I giggled so much reading her thoughts on motherhood, keeping up with her boys, her sarcasm, etc. The single POV really worked and I loved seeing the Christmas season unravel through Melody’s eyes.

The side characters, especially the twins, added so much to the story. I loved Melody’s family dynamic and how the author touched on complicated scenarios which added depth and a sense of relativity. Not to mention all the sweet Christmas cookie events and how it brought her closer to her extended family.

I haven’t even mentioned romance yet! Once he sheds his grumpy Mr. Braxton exterior, you’ll be rooting so hard for Melody and Jonathan. Ugh. Talk about two people that had a lot of chemistry with each other. Their banter was always 10/10 and I’m a sucker for some witty banter.

The perfect read for the holiday season that’ll make you want to curl up with Christmas cookies and hot chocolate while the snow is falling lightly outside and devour this book in one sitting. Don’t miss this one!

Thank you Penguin Group Putnam, G.P. Putnam’s Sons and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Read if you love…
Slow burn
Small town romance
Witty banter
A great miracle cookie
Hallmark Christmas movie vibes in the BEST way

The Christmas Cookie Wars by Eliza Evans is a fun contemporary read. With humor and wit, Melody Monroe is trying to keep the magic of Christmas alive for her 9-year-old twin boys. After losing their father, and as they are approaching the age of questioning the point of Christmas, her family needs some holiday cheer!
After learning the school has cancelled the Yuletide Cookie Club annual event, Melody, who is already over-extended, takes on the event. But it's not without many challenges. For starters, she's not much of a baker. Melody encounters the infuriating school principal, Jonathan Braxton and a nemesis school volunteer, both who attempt to quash her Yuletide event.
This is a fun, romantic, witty story that will have you cheering for Melody (not to mention craving Christmas cookies!).
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read the e-arc. It's a blast to think about Christmas any time of year!

We are on the brink of summer and I am swooning over a Christmas themed romance book. What is life?! I absolutely adored this book. I was smiling into my iPad mini while reading this book unashamed. The Christmas Cookie Wars reminded me of a Hallmark movie with a bit of a baking show as well. The characters were very well written, the storyline was fun and charming. The SMUT reader in me was screaming for a bit more romance though! ( I had to shut her up) It's a charming book with no spice and I loved it. It gives off the cozy, Christmas vibes from hot chocolate and ice skating to Christmas cookies! This would be the perfect companion for the holiday season! I loved it so much that I am making a mental note to pick this book back up during the holiday season. I really wish I could taste some of Mr. Braxton's gingersnap cookies by the way. Overall, I give this book five wonderful stars. It was such a delightful quick read.

This book gives totally hallmark channel. Small town vibes. Christmas time. Romance. Mayhem, this is a fun light read to get into the mood for the holidays! Loved it! 🥰

I love a good Christmas book! Nice clean romance. Single mom, Melody, navigates through the Christmas season in her town that is cookie obsessed. Characters felt real, situations were honest and relatable.