This was a light and fluffy romance that was very sweet. I would equate this book to a palate cleanser if you will. Getting to know the two best friends Holly and Ivy was a lot of fun. They are very sweet and their bond was fabulous. Getting this story in dual storylines was alright, not my favorite, but I didn’t hate it. Ivy heads to Hawaii for Holly’s honeymoon, and Holly retreats to Ivy’s remote art retreat. I think the book was more about a focus on friendship and the lengths we would go for those friendships. Sure there is romance, it’s a romance novel ha, but the friendship story shines free. The holiday spirit also shines through, and I definitely felt some holiday vibes without being overly holiday-ish.

If you want a holiday read, but don’t want it to be aggressively holiday, and would like friendship to be the main focus, then you need to check this one out.

This book was so cute! A perfect holiday read! The book is written in third person so if that’s not your jam, this one might not be for you. But that being said, I really enjoyed both storylines! Also, as someone who has spent a holiday season in a tropical climate, I appreciated getting that story along with the traditional winter Wonderland story. The author spent a lot of time setting up the premise for the story which I really enjoyed because I was way more invested in both of the main characters and wanting them to get their happy endings.

Huge thank you to NetGalley and Putnam Books for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review! I can’t wait to read this one again during the holiday season!

If you’re looking for a Hallmark movie turned Christmas novel, pick up The Holiday Honeymoon Switch by Julia McKay! Is it a bit kitschy, yes, but it made for an enjoyably light Christmas story.

After a few hiccups close to Christmas, two best friends Holly and Ivy, switch holiday trips- one to Hawaii and the other to Hudson Valley.

This was a quick read that left me with a smile. It has the magic of Christmas, friendship, and falling in love.

Thank you to NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam for an advanced copy of this book!

This one isn't for me. I have read this author's other work and liked (not loved) but the writing and the pacing just seemed different. Thanks for letting me try!

I love a good holiday switch book. I’m in a slight reading slump and needed something to light to get me through. This was lighthearted and exactly what I expected it to be.

Give me all the holiday vibe books please!

This was so fun & the perfect holiday book
Best friends switch vacations & end up falling in love. I enjoyed both of the story lines & loved the friendship between the two FMCs.

Perfect read for during the holidays.

I liked this book. it was a sweet dual pov of friends switching honeymoon after a crazy events. It was a quick nice read. Very thankful for NetGalley for the ARC

This book was so cute! The concept initially reminded me of the movie The Holiday, but it turned out so much better! Definitely put me in the mood for Christmas!

I’m sure some readers will like this book, but I’m not the target audience. The pace is to slow, and at 30% in, I’m not sure what the book is really about. I think this is probably a slice-of-life book, and those don’t appeal to me.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.

I loved this romcom! I fell for the little town of Krimbo and how helpful all of its citizens were. I loved how Ivy was able to find her artistic love. This book had me with heart eyes at all the right moments and wanting to throw chocolate in the heartbreaking ones. Not a fan of Matt but that was the point. 🤣💙

While I fundamentally do not believe that an annual “Art honeymoon” is not a REAL type of honeymoon, I understand that we’re calling it that for the sake of the title.

This book was really good. I was not sure how I was going to like having two separate romances come together, but this book did it well. I think it took some time to set up the premise of the book but once it started rolling, I was all in. I think the beginning could have been a bit different in a way that hooked the reader more, but the main storylines here were solid and the characters each had their own development arcs. I really enjoyed my time with this book and can’t wait to recommend it to people looking for a holiday romance this year!

4⭐️s. Available October 8th! This was a cute read. I enjoyed the two friends supporting each other as they are on separate vacations. Holiday romance in a New York eco-cabin and in tropical Hawaii.

Holly is a day away from getting married until her fiancé comes by and tells her the wedding is off. Someone has to go on the honeymoon. So, Holly lets her best friend, Ivy, go instead. While Holly goes on Ivy’s trip to an eco-cabin in New York for some alone time. Imagine Holly’s surprise when the AirBNB host shows up and it’s her old high school rival who is way more attractive than she remembers. Sometimes finding the right person can show you just how wrong someone else was for you.

Ivy has made it to Hawaii only to find out the hotel room is already spoken for. Shortly after, she finds Holly’s ex on the beach with the woman he was having an affair with. Angry over even more betrayal to her friend and a huge loss on the place to stay, Ivy finds an unexpected friend in the very handsome bartender. Over the next two weeks, Ivy finds her artistic inspiration not only in nature but in Oliver too.

Thank you @netgalley, Penguin Group Putnam, and Julia McKay for the advanced reader copy. #netgalley #juliamckay #marissastapley #theholidayhoneymoonswitch #advancedreaderscopy #bookstagram

The Holiday Honeymoon Switch is a feel good rom com about two best friends, Holly and Ivy, who switch trips after a disastrous life update 🤯 The best friends relationship is so relatable and supportive, I immediately felt connected to Holly and Ivy.

If you ignore some of the unbelievable in this romance (like getting over a breakup in a day lol) this novel is about forgiveness, healing and finding what makes you happy.

This is an open door romance with median spice (🔥🔥🔥/5) and both of the male main characters are swoon worthy.

If you are looking for a light holiday rom com that will make you laugh out loud and fall in love, add this book to your TBR list ASAP!

Thank you Putnam and Netgalley for the ARC.

I really enjoyed this book! It was a little slow starting off but once each girl got to their destination I had a hard time putting it down. I enjoyed seeing Holly grow as an individual and step out of her comfort zone and Ivy to fully dive into her art. Their friendship strengthened and was great to see them come full circle. Aiden and Oliver were perfect compliments to the girls and helping them reach their potential. I love Christmas so to have all the fun adventures during the wintertime with Aiden’s family hit close to home. Oliver and his tour guiding skills of Hawaii make me excited for my trip this winter. Recommend everyone reads this book over the holidays for that feel good romance.

This is such a fun holiday rom com and you get the best of wanderlust romance and cozy small town romance!

Holly and Ivy, two best friends whose whole existence seems to center around the holidays (and how much they dislike it), have been thick as thieves since a fateful college party. On the eve of her wedding Hollys fiancé leaves her, and she insists her BFF takes the bougie Hawaiian honeymoon (everyone’s rich in this book too). Holly goes to rough it in an eco-cabin while Ivy hets off to paradise. We watch as these two fall for the hunky men they run in to, seemingly your average Joe’s, but JK once’s a rich genius and the other is a rich photographer who moonlights as a bartender. There’s Christmas tree lightings and parades, adorable dances, and all the insta love you could ever want.

This book was an easy and fast read, the Holiday element was fun and it will be a great December read! I wanted more from Holly and Ivy emotionally, there wasn’t as much depth to them.Holly is basically left at the altar and we get zero emotional response and an immediate pivot to a new love in less than two weeks. Ivy felt more believable, but I also found myself less interested in her and Oliver overall.

Overall I’d recommend this for my fellow romance lovers who want an easy and fun Christmas oriented read this Holiday season! Thank you NetGalley and GP Putnam and Sons for the eARC!

The Holiday Honeymoon Switch is the perfect book to get you in the holiday mood! Holly and Ivy are best friends and they so close they even look alike. Holly gets left before her wedding and stuck with a honeymoon then she convinces Ivy to switch vacations with her. Ivy will go to Hawaii and Holly will go on Ivy's Hudson's valley trip. What could go wrong? Seriously, this was so cute! Two besties who fall in love on Christmas vacation! Adorable!!

ARC Review ✨️

☆Holly and Ivy♡

I loved the dual storylines! I felt like that was a really interesting take, but the author did an amazing job on it! This is a new to me author, and I'm looking forward to reading more! Holly and Ivy are true best friends. I loved how close they were! The ending was my favorite part for sure. I can't express how much I recommend this book!

Thanks so much to the author, Putnam Books, and Netgalley for the ARC!

Omg holly and ivy are great. So different but stil the bestest friends. This was sooo much fun. This gives alllll of the holiday vibes and is prefect for the holiday season!

Loved this book! It gave the perfect holiday vibes. The best friends were great and made this book what it was. Love the vacation switch story line and finding love. The end felt a bit rushed but it still didn’t take away from the overall story. The dual storylines were executed well!

What a unique concept! Two best friends, two different love stories + Christmas vibes & Hawaii = sign me up! In this story, inseparable best friends Holly and Ivy decide to swap lives for Christmas. After Holly's fiancé dumps her right before their wedding, Ivy heads to Hawaii for Holly's honeymoon, while Holly retreats to Ivy’s remote art retreat. In true holiday rom-com spirit, both women find unexpected romances along the way.

I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about the dual storylines, but the author executed it perfectly. Holly and Ivy’s friendship was the true definition of how women should support one another. As much as this is a romance novel, the heart of it is truly friendship. It’s a cute, fast read that’ll definitely put you in the holiday spirit!

You'll love this book if you enjoy:
-best friends
-dual POV
-third person writing
-holiday romance
-vacation romance
-insta love

3.5 ⭐️ rounded up

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the opportunity to read this digital ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.