I enjoy Meghan Quinn's humor so this book was really fun for me. The grinch style narration every few chapters takes a little getting used to but it feels nostalgic to the original grinch cartoon but make it adult. I like that Cole's best friends nickname was Max and their friendship is amazing. There are so many gentle nods to favorite Christmas movies, traditions and songs too. I would love to live in a town that's always christmas-y!

Meghan Quinn destinies how to write a book! This was laugh out loud funny, and such a fun holiday read with lots of spice! I absolutely loved the MMC

Well this was certainly unlike any other Christmas book I've read. This was the first book by this author that I've read, and after reading this book and browsing through the other books she's written, I think I can say her books are not the right fit for me. That's not to say she is a bad writer. I can fully see how others may love her writing.

I ended up requesting this book from Netgalley because I was in the mood for a holiday read, and I loved the cover. I have also been a huge fan of How the Grinch Stole Christmas ever since I was a child. The synopsis of the book sounded fun - an enemies to lovers in a Christmas themed competition.

I was kind of thrown off right off the bat with how many times the words nipple and copulate were used. It almost felt like you could turn the book into a drinking game where you have to take a drink each time one of the words were used. I enjoyed the enemies part of the book, but once it got to the lovers part, I nearly stopped reading. I am not typically a fan of spice in what I read, so I admit I skipped over most of the spicy scenes. And even without reading those parts, the book still felt pretty raunchy. (Not trying to yuck someone else's yum, it's just not my cup of tea.) I felt like the characters were overly sexual in casual conversation, to the point where it felt like the change in the characterizations felt too drastic. The book was also unnecessarily long. There was quite a bit that could have been edited out.

I took a look at other reviews before I started writing mine. It appears that many other readers enjoyed this book. Though i gave the book two stars, I wouldn't tell others to not read it. There's a market out there for this style of book, but it's one that doesn't include me.

This was exactly what my soul needed. This book had me laughing the whole way with the 4th Wall Break and just the cadence between the two MCs.

There’s very much a nod to the Dr. Suess Classic, but you still see great mentions to other Christmas traditions. And maybe some new ones…

A very fun & festive Grinch retelling! Very spicy and very Christmasy! My only complaint was that it felt a little too long, and there were too many "Christmas Kringle" competition tasks.

This just wasn't what I was expecting, and I think the premise would've served much better as a novella. Too long for what it was

Meghan Quinn and Christmas... need I say more? Loved this spicy holiday-themed novel. It was definitely slow to start, but overall a good Christmas romance.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an opportunity for the eARC.

Cole Black lives in Kringletown and has become a bit of a grinch since his parents died tragically 10 years ago. Storee Taylor and her sister, Taran, are visiting their Aunt Cindy to take care of her declining health. Unfortunately, Aunt Cindy is unable to compete in the town's Christmas Kringle competition this year and Storee enters instead. Cole can't possibly let an out-of-towner win the Kringletown competition so he enter too. What happens when each competition leads to fake dating, secrets revealed, and revenge...?

This was my first book by Meghan Quinn and I was delightfully happy! I absolutely loved the writing style and when any type of media breaks the fourth wall. I really enjoyed the banter and the revenge throughout the competitions. It was so hard to put this book down and it will be a book a re-read for sure during the next holiday season!

Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books | Bloom Books for the opportunity to read an Advance Reader's Copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest opinion/review. Since receiving an ARC, I have also purchased a physical copy of this book and the audiobook (Audible exclusive) for my personal collection.

Enemies-to-lovers has always been a favorite trope of mine, so I was excited to dive into this one. Cole and Storee’s rivalry in the Christmas Kringle contest was an entertaining rollercoaster of witty banter, fiery tension, and laugh-out-loud moments that kept me hooked. This truly lifted my spirits and left me with a big smile.

I also didn’t expect the story to include a second-chance romance angle, which added an emotional depth that I really appreciated. Meghan Quinn is known for her humorous romcoms with entertaining characters, and this one was no exception. Her ability to balance sweetness and spice shines here, creating a story that is both heartwarming and hilariously fun.

If you're looking for a holiday romance that delivers both laughs and feels, this is a great pick!

First, I want to extend my thanks to NetGalley, Meghan Quinn, and Sourcebook Bloom Books for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

I was so excited to dive into this one! I saved it specifically for the holiday season, envisioning myself cozy with hot cocoa, blankets, and cookies. Unfortunately, this book landed a bit more on the "meh" side for me.

Cole’s character was tough to like at first. He came across as quite awful in the beginning, and it took a while for me to warm up to him. While his arc towards the end showed growth, I struggled to fully reconcile his early behavior with his eventual transformation. I also felt like this story lacked Meghan Quinn’s usual laugh-out-loud humor. There were definitely moments that made me giggle, but it didn’t quite deliver the comedic charm I’ve come to expect from her.

On a positive note, I enjoyed some of Storee’s witty one-liners, though I would have loved to see more exploration of her job and how her expertise might have influenced her holiday competition strategy. It felt like an area ripe for development that could have added depth to her character.

Overall, I enjoyed this book and would give it 3.5 stars. While it wasn’t my favorite, I think fans of Meghan Quinn and readers looking for a light holiday romance will still find it worth their time.

There's nothing more I love than a good Meghan Quinn book and mix in a bit of one of my favorite Christmas characters - immediate read for me! This is a perfect holiday read. It's funny, filled with a ton of banter, and has all the spice we love! What a fun way to start off the Christmas season!

This will likely be one of my favorite holiday reads this year.
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It was a hilarious small Christmas town romance with some amazing characters that definitely brings some spice. You will never look at candy canes the same!

I had both an eARC and got the audio.
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The narration was amazing and fun and just perfection for this story. I couldn’t stop listening but also didn’t want it to end. Highly recommend grabbing the audio.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bloom for an eARC.

Oof, I’m a huge Meghan Quinn stan but this was not it. It was so boring and so un-Meghan like. Zero chemistry between Cole and Storee (🙄), plus they barely interacted in a huge chunk of the first part which totally lost me. I did not care about the Kringle thing and all the other characters. Nope, nope, nope. It’s okay tho, super excited about “The Path to Living Him” coming out soon, so I’ll be able to forget about this Xmas disappointment.

I absolutely loved this book. It was such a fun read. I loved the little rhymes at the start of each chapter. I loved all the Christmas aspects and how it brought so many people closer. The romance in this was so cute and I just loved their banter. I loved getting both of their perspectives and seeing their feelings grow and develop. Also that candy cane scene was insane!

I DNF'd at Chapter 7. I'm a huge fan of this author but this book just didn't hit for me. I'd put it down, then try again but just didn't get anywhere with it. I couldn't connect with the FMC, and she even annoyed me at times.

I'm giving 3 stars because Meghan Quinn has a solid track record with me. I'm a mood reader and I wonder if it was more of a "me" thing than a book thing.

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It’s been a while since I picked up a book but boy am I glad this was the one that I did because WOWZA!! 😍😍 I’m speechless yall! I mean the candy cane scene?? The heart felt moment on stage?!?! Maybe I’m just a softie but this man.. where can I get one? Im just joking I love my husband very dearly ;) I loved this book so much between the competition, betrayal, the lies, the love, I mean all of it! The town it’s based in even gives you the warm and fuzzies! The pacing is good, I didn’t feel like it was ever lacking at any point it just overall was a fun cozy read.

Meghan Quinn does not disappoint. At this point, if she writes it, I will read it. Her couples always have such intense physical chemistry that almost nothing else matters.
I always love an enemies-to-lovers moment, especially when one is a “grinch.” I’m not always a fan of a Christmas romance, but this was just so fun, it was hard not to love.
Overall I thought there was good chemistry and tension, which everything I need from two people who loathe each other!

How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn

My rating:
3/5
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This story was a spinoff on the Grinch which I loved! It was filled with lots of Christmas elements to get me in the holiday spirt and I enjoyed how it switched POVS from Storee and Cole.

I really enjoy the author’s books and her humor. It was cute but definitely a long one (almost 500 pages.) If you love the Grinch with a little healthy dose of competition, I think you’d really enjoy this one!

I did find myself getting a little bored as it was rather wordy and when the smut finally happened, it was almost overkill towards the end since it took so long to get there.

Thank you netgalley and Bloom books for the ARC! Read this one now before the holiday season is over!

Meghan Quinn NEVER fails to make me laugh out loud! Hands down, one of the funniest authors I’ve ever read. This book was no exception! Plus a huge helping of Christmas cheer. So much fun!! ❤️🎄🎅🏻

This will make a lot of readers happy but it just wasn’t it for me. I found I had to coach myself to pick it up and that’s a deal breaker. Wouldn’t dissuade someone from picking it up, but not something I’d recommend.