I was introduced to Charity Shane through her book One Eighty and I REALLY enjoyed that story. So, hearing that she wrote a Christmas novel spoke to my Christmas obsessed heart! Thank you NetGalley and Black Odyssey Media for this ARC copy for my honest review.

Saira and Dorian are just what we need for the holiday season! Spicy and festive! And not spicy just because he’s a fireman who lives in a town named Santa Clause! 😉 Lol! This book felt like a Black Hallmark Christmas movie and I am here for more of those as we approach the season. Representation matters and I really enjoyed the vibes in this story. It made me want to go visit a small, snowy, Christmas town.

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As someone who is desperately hanging out for Christmas and it’s not even September yet, this book was just what I needed to read! First off, the cover is gorgeous. It set the mood beautifully and the story followed through, lots of Christmas magic sprinkled throughout. I’ve read a few books lately where the main character is grieving the loss of a spouse, and I have to say this was one of the better ones. It was handled delicately, as was the moving on part of the story. Great amount of spice. All in all a wonderful book that I really enjoyed. Thanks netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this.

I love a bit of Christmas any time of the year and this romance was a joy to read! A Novel Christmas definitely brings the Christmas cheer!

The overall atmosphere & setting were definitely spot on for the holiday season. I mean, it takes place in Santa Claus, Indiana! 🤭 Bonfires, cocoa, snow, gingerbread houses - all that - were highlighted along with all types of winter comfort foods. Some things were overly detailed that just didn't need to be (ex: interior designs). Just tell me what matters as far as Christmas decor goes!

Sairia and Dorian are so relatable & real. Both struggle with opening up to a new love. But it's not often where the widow is the male in books and this was a fresh take for me. There is spice that flows & isn't forced!

This was a cozy, quick, cheerful but steamy read that had me rooting for love!

Thank you to NetGalley & Black Odyssey Media for the eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.❤️

Overall: 4.5/5
Spice level: 3.5/5
Tropes: holiday, landlord/tenant, firefighter, widower, small town

CW: discussion of spouse death due to terminal illness

I really enjoyed this story! Inside that broken, widower heart, Dorian was sexy and thoughtful and strong and skilled 🔥🌶.

I saw so much character development, especially with him. He was still mourning loss but had finally met his match in Saira, falling again when he didn't think it was possible. 

They had an electric chemistry between them that ignited quick! 

I loved their supporting characters. Their families and friends were really great. I loved how Dorian's circle encouraged him to find love again, while understanding grief has no timeline.

The plot was unique and well-paced. It was a fun holiday read with just enough heart and emotion.

Rating: 5/5
Spice: 4/5

Christmas is my very favorite holiday, and I love a good Christmas centered love story! When I found out about this book, I could not wait to read it, and I have to say, it did not disappoint!

In A Novel Christmas, we meet Saira Wright. Though her love life is not going so well, Saira, a romance writer had been doing very well in her career. But, after a string of subpar books, she is given the task of writing a Christmas novel with a very quick turnaround time. In search of inspiration, Saira goes to Santa Claus Indiana. There she meets Dorian, who owns the place where she is staying. Dorian is a volunteer firefighter in the small town and having lost his wife, he is weary of love and relationships. He finds it difficult to let go and trust others. Surrounded by Christmas and all the magic it entails, will these two hurting souls learn to trust again and give love a try?

I absolutely loved this book. The pacing was just right, and I was able to read the book in just one day…it was so good that I did not want to put it down! I loved Saira and Dorian’s chemistry; it was palpable. I loved watching as their relationship developed and the spicy parts were done just right! The characters were relatable and human. I could empathize with both Saira and Dorian. The development of these characters throughout the story was also done very well.

I loved the plot and the author’s writing style. This story was magical, full of small-town Christmas spirit and romance, and love, it had its lighthearted moments, and had elements of found family and true friendship. The friendships displayed on the pages through the secondary characters was also nice to see and done so well by the author. Through the authors descriptive narration and world-building, I felt like I was transported into the small town of Santa Claus. It was like watching a Christmas Hallmark movie. I love those! If you are looking for a great, fast-paced, love story to put you in the Christmas spirit, this one is for you. Read it…you will not be disappointed.

Christmas in the summer time was just what I needed! If you are looking for a fast paced book I wouldn't recommend this book. If you are looking for a bit of a slow burn with a sprinkle of Hallmark (but make it Black) I would definitely suggest that you read this book. I liked the setting and the chemistry of the characters. This is my second read by this author and I think it's safe to say that I really enjoy her writing and look forward to going through her catalog.

My favorite Christmas romance of the season so far! This book is a romance between a down on her luck romance author, and an extremely attractive firefighter! This novel is a slow burn, with some really fun spice!

Christmas in the summer is just what I needed. This book reminded me of the Hallmark Christmas movies. I am so glad I was able to read an ARC copy. This is not my first read from this author and it will not be my last.

First of all, Thank You, netgalley for the ARC granted. Another great christmas story written with delicacy, romance, spicy scenes and a little bit of light-hearted drama all combined into a clear and well structured narrative.

3.75⭐️ rounded up.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.
It’s never too early for a Christmas book right? This book was so cute and festive with so much chemistry. Based in Santa Claus Indiana, Saira who is an best selling author struggling to find inspiration for a new Christmas romance decides to spend Christmas away from the Miami heat and book a rental in Santa Claus Indiana in order to get inspired. Little does she expect the owner of the rental to be a hot fireman who immediately catches her eye.
Full of chemistry, fun and lots of snow this book will definitely have you feeling Christmassy.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc!

What a good book!!! Such a good story and great writing style. This was my first by this author and will not be my last! Such a cute holiday romcom!

Overall, I enjoyed this. It was a quick, breezy read. Sometimes it’s refreshing to read something and not get bogged down with a bunch of subplots. This delivers exactly what it says it will - a cute holiday romance. I loved Saira’s confidence and strength of character and Dorian’s compassion. Their chemistry was spot on.

The only thing I found slightly odd was the level of detail. Details can make or break a story and I somehow found this book doing both simultaneously. I think it’s important to share a realistic level of detail - it makes the characters feel real. I don’t, however, need to know how many strips of bacon are on a character’s plate if that information doesn’t serve the plot. It’s a nit-picky thing, I’m sure, but the oddly specific level of detail distracted from the story.

Saira is a succesful romance writer but her latest books hasn't been so popular as the other so her publisher tells her she must write a Christmas novel or they will drop her . So she has few weeks to find inspiration to write , so she travels to Santa Claus, Indiana the week of Christmas away from her family . What she didn't exept was to meet her landlord sexy volunteer firefighter Dorian . From the first meet their attraction is on and they decide to spent the week together . Dorian is a widower and she is first woman who made him feel something . But is he really ready to let his love of his late wife and move on with Saira ?
I received this book from netgalley , the author and the publicer as an ARC . Thank you . All thoughts and opinions are my own .

"A Novel Christmas" follows Saira, a writer struggling to find inspiration for her next Christmas-themed romance novel. Despite her lack of enthusiasm for holiday romances, Saira heads to Santa Claus, IN, a town brimming with Christmas spirit. There, she meets her Airbnb landlord, Dorian, a man still mourning the loss of his wife and vowing never to love again.

Over a magical, snowy week filled with festive decorations, Christmas carols, and the warmth of newfound friendships, Saira embarks on a journey of self-discovery. She delves into Dorian's past, learning about his heartbreak and his resistance to opening his heart again. Amid the twinkling lights and holiday cheer, Saira finds herself drawn to Dorian, hoping to melt the ice around his heart.

This heartwarming tale captures the essence of Christmas, with themes of love, healing, and the magic of new beginnings. I devoured this book in just 4 hours, unable to put it down. Every page is infused with holiday charm, making it a perfect Christmas in July read and the spice was a definite 4/5! Highly recommended!

Thanks to NetGalley, Black Odyssey, and Charity Shane for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I thought this was a really cute Christmas story. Some parts I found didn’t get with the story but overall I enjoyed it and would read more by this author in the future.

Very cute holiday read!! Loved how this played out like a Hallmark movie and how we got to see these two help each other love, heal and believe. I want to visit Santa Claus!!

If you love a classic Hallmark movie, this is right up that alley.

Saira is an author who is about to lose her publishing company if she doesn't come up with a best selling Christmas book. So, with that looming over her head, she fly out to Santa Clause, Indiana, to get all the inspiration that she needs to save her job.

Along the way, she finds more than just inspiration for her book, she finds a community and a love interest in the very hot, Mr. December (calendar) firefighter.

I give a 4 star review because of a repeat word that just drove me up the wall (like moist for some people) and a timing situation that took me out of the story scene. Beside that, 100% recommend this book for the feel good Christmas vibe.

Thank you to NetGalley and Black Odessey Media for the ARC.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one! While Christmas novels can feel redundant, I felt like Charity Shane truly did a wonderful job of adding her own flare to it. This was cozy, steamy, and Christmas worthy! I loved how both of the main characters had previous pain but fit together beautifully. I truly rooted for Dorian! Such a beautiful story. It gave me all of the feels!

I received this ARC from NetGalley and Black Odyssey Media to read/review. All if the statements above are my true opinions after fully reading this book.

This book gives some hallmark movie vibes, as if we were at Cristmas time.
It tell the story about an romance novel author, who is not on best period and her publishing wants her to change her ways and write a holiday romance, with a deadline The problem is to get in the holiday mood. So, to get inspiration she goes to the small city of Santa Claus, and there is where she meets Dorian. He his a firefighter and coaches the high scool kids, and is a widower still grieving. When they meet the atraction is immediate. During the week she spends in this small town she reconnects with Christmas and they fall in love.

"A Novel Christmas" by Charity Shane is a delightful, heartwarming holiday read that captures the magic of the season. From the first page to the last, this heartwarming novel weaves together love, family, and the true spirit of Christmas.

In the charming town of Evergreen Falls, bookstore owner Emily Collins is struggling to keep her beloved shop afloat. The holiday season brings both hope and challenges as she faces dwindling sales and the threat of a big-box bookstore moving in next door. But when a mysterious stranger named Nicholas enters her life, everything changes.

Nicholas, with his twinkling blue eyes and enigmatic smile, seems to know more about Emily's past than she does herself. As they spend time together, Emily discovers that Nicholas has a secret—one that could change her life forever. Is he the answer to her prayers or a figment of her imagination?

Our endearing protagonist, Emily, is a bookworm with a heart of gold. Her determination to save her bookstore and her unwavering belief in the magic of literature make her instantly relatable. From quirky townspeople to loyal friends, the secondary characters in "A Novel Christmas" are well-drawn and add depth to the narrative.

Shane's prose is like a warm cup of cocoa on a snowy day: comforting, inviting, and impossible to put down. She effortlessly transports readers to Evergreen Falls, making us feel like part of the community. Her descriptions of cozy book nooks, twinkling lights, and snow-covered streets evoke the holiday spirit beautifully.

"A Novel Christmas" explores the idea that love can bloom even in the unlikeliest of circumstances. Emily and Nicholas's relationship is a testament to the magic of serendipity. The townspeople of Evergreen Falls rally around Emily, reminding us that the holiday season is about more than just gifts, it's about coming together and supporting one another.

Do you adore heartwarming holiday stories that tug at your heartstrings? Do you believe in the transformative power of books and the magic of Christmas? Are you looking for a cozy read to curl up with by the fireplace? Then this book is your must-read, and dare I say, the perfect choice.

"A Novel Christmas" is a delightful blend of romance, mystery, and holiday cheer. Shane's storytelling is like a twinkling string of Christmas lights: bright, warm, and utterly captivating. So grab a mug of hot cocoa, snuggle under a blanket, and lose yourself in this enchanting tale. You won't be disappointed!

Thank you to NetGalley and Black Odyssey Media for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.