This read was so cute! Loved the writing and the characters. I will be reading this again in December.
Review will come later

The Christmas Crush by Noelle Douglas
Rating: 4/5
Release Date: 8 October 2024

Career-driven Elena is scaling the corporate hierarchy, aiming for the summit. When Sparkle Cookie, her employer, unveils plans for a new branch, she seizes the chance to impress her superiors. However, the residents of New Hope, Pennsylvania, harbour reservations about a corporate giant encroaching on their quaint town with factories and truckloads of Sparkle Cookie goods clogging their roads. Undeterred, Elena resolves to showcase her capabilities and ensure the success of the new branch.

Meanwhile, local baker Lawrence and his loyal canine companion, Sugar, have been cherished fixtures in New Hope for two years. Their bakery, renowned for its cookies, faces a looming threat from Sparkle Cookie's arrival. Lawrence fears that the market for his artisanal treats will be swiftly overshadowed by franchise outlets peddling what he deems inferior, mass-produced cookies at every turn. Sparks fly when Elena and Lawrence clash at a heated town hall meeting. Lawrence is adamant about ousting Sparkle Cookie from town, while Elena is equally resolute in her mission to win over the townsfolk and make the New Hope location thrive.

As fate would have it, a cookie competition forces Elena and Lawrence to collaborate. Despite their initial animosity, their partnership ignites unexpected chemistry. Both are confronted with the sobering realisation of the sacrifices they're willing to make in pursuit of their ambitions.

I absolutely adored this book. It captured the essence of small-town life perfectly, just what I was craving. The romance was utterly charming, and the baking element was spot on!

The characters were impeccably crafted, their chemistry undeniable, making it a superbly cozy choice for the holiday season.

Thank you so much to Netgalley, Alcove Press, and the author, Noelle Douglas, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review.

Thank you for the ARC! I loved this book as I am truly a sucker for romance novels! The plot and character descriptions had me hooked from the beginning and I can’t wait to read more by this author! Will definitely recommend as it is such a sweet read.

Christmas, small town feels, cookies, and romance. You honestly can’t go wrong with that. This was a charming and heartwarming Christmas story. I loved New Hope. I loved Elena, Lawrence, and nana. Who doesn’t love a sexy baker. This story had charm, spice, and love. A fun read about Christmas and love. Don’t miss out!

3.25⭐️


Lawrence es panadero dueño de Sweet L’s Bakery, está pasando un mal momento porque una empresa quiere poner otra panaderia en el pueblo.
Elena trabaja para Sparkle Cookie y su objetivo es convencer a todos los habitantes del pueblo que acepten la apertura de la franquicia.
Se supone que deberían ser rivales, pero conforme pasan tiempo juntos se dan cuenta que no son lo que pensaban y empiezan a sentirse atriados. ¿Seran sinceros los sentimientos de Elena por Lawrence o será una táctica para vencerlo?

Es un libro ligero, perfecto para leerlo en la noche con un chocolate o café y unas galletas.



Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book was wonderful. The small town vibes were just what I wanted. The romance was so cute and the baking aspect was perfect!

A small town, and a baker… this was right up my alley. Thank you NetGalley! I really enjoyed this one!

Cute and easy to get right into. I liked the storyline and how the plot unfolded. I was invested in the outcome for this couple. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.