Somebody get hallmark on the line right now! Think of Love in the Villa but Christmas. This was too cute. You’ve got forced proximity and grumpy/sunshine, or should I say Cindy Lou x Grinch lol. Perfect for Christmas lovers.

Thank you KC Mills, Black Odyssey Media, and NetGalley for the eARC.

This was a lot of fun! It was a cute perfect, holiday read! The writing was easy enough to follow and I loved how much Kanton needed Noel, hilarious banter, too!

Christmas in Spite of You" by K.C. Mills is a fun, cozy holiday romance that brings together two opposites in a shared Airbnb. Noel and Kanton clash from the start, but their week together slowly melts the tension, leading to unexpected sparks. The story is lighthearted with plenty of Christmas vibes, and their banter keeps things lively. The cover is super cute too, which adds to the charm of this sweet holiday read. Perfect for anyone looking for an easy, festive romance! This is just in time for the holiday season

Overall: 4
Spice: 2

I love witty banter and being forced to enjoy Christmas to win a contract you need for work add in a dash of stubbornness and sprinkle of attraction and you have a cute holiday rom com.

Black romance at Christmas was just what i needed. Loved the two leads. This was fun and entertaining. I look forward to reading more. This was a perfect read for holidays.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC opportunity!

This was such a cute Holiday romance book! I love a sunshine/grumpy, opposites attract story, and this one lived up to that!

This was a good ride from start to finish and gave me all the Christmas vibes.

I really enjoyed this holiday edition of the grumpy x sunshine trope! I didn’t think I could love that trope anymore. Christmas in spite of you is literally the cutest hallmark movie feeling book! Noel and Kanton are forced to spend the holidays together after an SharedSpace (think Airbnb).

Noel definitely is such a sweet character, but sometimes jumped to the wildest conclusions LOL and Kanton was just to die for. Their word banter and chemistry was off the charts and I enjoyed it thoroughly. The book had a good balance of plot as spice and everything made alot of sense to me. I also kinda loved all the holiday activities that Kanton and Noel were able to do - I love Christmas so I enjoy getting to experience that.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Black Odsessy Media for the e-ARC!

Not a very likely storyline but a cute one anyway. Perfect for a holiday hideaway read or just because.

I think maybe it was just too early in the year to read this but... it was an OK read. I just wasn't in the holiday spirit but as a story itself it wasn't bad. I enjoy KC Mills writing.

Noel recently quit her job and started her own business, but things aren't going well enough. When money gets really tight, her best friend suggests putting her apartment up on a website to rent out over the holidays, which Noel will be spending with her family anyways. Someone actually books it, but then Noel gets ill and has to cancel her travel plans - and the reservation for her flat, obviously. But the cancellation doesn't go through, so when Kanton, who's in town for a very important business opportunity, arrives at her doorstep, the two have to make do over Christmas.
This was a very sweet book! I love forced proximity as a trope and this was a very funny way to use it. Noel and Kanton are both very different, endearing characters and it was very fun to see how they fall for each other and all that comes inbetween them. Will definitely pick up another romance by K. C. Mills!

Christmas in Spite of You by K. C. Mills
4 🌟

A Christmas fanatic and a modern day Scrooge, what could go wrong? Noel needs some extra cash to tide her over to the new year and putting her apartment up on Airbnb seems like the perfect solution. But when her circumstances change and she has to cancel the booking but Kanton arrives anyway, they decide to share the space for the week. Will Kanton become infected with the Christmas spirit or perhaps Noel herself before their week is up, and if he does, can they make it last past the holidays?

This was such a fun, cute Christmas read! It had all the cliches of a hallmark-vibe Christmas movie presented in a really enjoyable way, including Kanton acknowledging just how similar their situation was to the Christmas movies Noel forced him to watch. As a Christmas lover, I really enjoyed Noel’s passion and how Kanton opened himself up to experiencing Christmas her way. I was lucky enough to get an eARC from Netgalley and I would highly recommend this read, especially as we approach the Christmas season! 🎄🎄

I'm a huge fan of K.C. Mills and was excited t get into the holiday spirit with this awesome story!! A forced proximity grinch and Christmas enthusiast!! The chemistry mixed with the couples forced proximity was hot!!

Can a man who hates Christmas live one week with a Christmas enthusiast and not fall in love with the holiday and the beauty?

Kanton Joseph never expected that when he rented a Airbnb to seal a business deal in Atlanta, he would have to share living space with the Christmas enthusiast Noel Anderson. Noel Anderson was experiencing financial hardship and decided to list her place as an Airbnb for the holidays to earn additional cash. She didn’t expect to become ill and have to cancel her Christmas plans. While suffering through her illness, she forgets to cancel all plans. Kanton is surprised to find Noel still in residence and after a back-and-forth, he and Noel agree to share the space for the week. What was supposed to be a week of prepping for this business deal, Kanton would find he could not help but be drawn to Noel and the love of Christmas.

Ms. Mills did a great job with writing Christmas in Spite of You. Noel and Kanton are from two different worlds, he is a successful business owner who does not love Christmas and she a creative interior decorator and that loves all things Christmas. Noel is described as bundle of joy, always providing kind words, smiles whenever she encounters people. She makes people feel valued. When she realizes she did not cancel the Airbnb appointment and Kanton shows up, she bargains with him to share the space. Kanton upon meeting Noel, is instantly attracted and agrees to the change in plans. As the two embark on this bizarre situation, Noel is determined to change Kanton’s view on the holiday. While Kanton gets to experience the holiday through Noel’s eyes, he falls further into her spell and in addition to enjoying the activities, he finds his heart and mind are dangerously falling for Noel and wanting more than a week. Kanton is more used to a structured life pattern and Noel is more creative and carefree. Two opposite personalities that would probably never fit, however when love is present, it will find its way into their hearts.

This was a good storyline reminding me that even Scrooge can find that one person who will make him/her love the holiday and find their true love as a bonus. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
Note: I received an advance copy from Netgalley

ARC Review:

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Planning to spend the holidays with family, Noel, put her home on Shared Space. Despite having some trepidation about leaving everything she owns in the care of a stranger, she desperately needs the money. But when she unexpectedly comes down sick she cancels the booking.

Kanton is a successful man in finance. He has never been a fan of Christmas and sees the holiday as the perfect opportunity to win over a client. When he discovers an opening on Shared Space in the building his potential client resides, he jumps at the chance.

Upon Kanton’s arrival, Noel discovers her cancellation never went through. When both claim to have possession of the home they reach a standoff. Will they be able to cohabitate, or will legal action be their only option?

This was a fun Christmas romance. As a fan of this sub genre I found K. C. Mills’ story to be a nice surprise. It gave mature Hallmark feels. But be forewarned there is some explicit content. While the spice rating is on the lower side, it is still a major part of Noel and Kanton’s love story.

Read this story for:
-opposites attract
-forced proximity
-Christmas/ holiday romance
-dual POVs

Special thanks to Netgalley, Black Odyssey Media, and K.C. Mills for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

I adored the opposites-attract vibes in this holiday romance! Noel’s Christmas spirit clashing with Kincaid’s grumpy, business-first attitude made for such fun tension. Their chemistry slowly building as they soften toward each other felt so cozy and sweet. A perfect festive read with just the right amount of heart and holiday magic!

4.5 ⭐️ rounded up...

This was such a cute cheeky Christmas rom-com. If you want to read a book that will have you giggling and kicking your feet while you're thrusted into the Christmas spirit, go ahead and add it to the cart. This will definitely be a reread during Christmas season! Noel loves love and all things Christmas and although this Christmas she isn't able to be with family, she's met with something or should I say someone who flips her world upside down! Can't wait to get my hands on the physical copy and snuggle up with a cup of hot chocolate and a snuggly blanket while I read!

This book was Hallmarky as hell, which is def what the author was going for. Noel was artsy and obsessed with Christmas, and thrown into forced proximity with a polar opposite. She, of course, taught him about the magic of Christmas. He was all sorts of uptight, but loosened up under Noel’s influence. They had their sexy and cute moments, but the book just wasn’t my fave.

Spice: 2/5

This was an entertaining, well-written book. It was fun, steamy, heartwarming and action-packed. It kept me reading. I enjoyed this book and will look for more books by this author.

I really thought I would have enjoyed this book but sadly I didn't. The book was well written, but the characters didn't resonate with me, and the romance fell short. I'll definitely check out K.C Mills' other work since I like her writing style. Thank You Netgalley for the arc of this book.

I enjoy reading this book so much! I couldn't put it down! I enjoyed the storyline and the emotions that I felt while
reading. I enjoyed the characters and their journey to love. I enjoy a good Christmas love story.