Noell heads home for Christmas and runs into colt, her one-time love. she is divorced now, so will they get a second chance?

4.5*

Noelle and Cole are the perfect example of right person wrong time. This is a story of second chances, random flashbacks and the best type of banter.

Noelle is someone who’s been dealt hardship and needs a break. Cole is someone who’s been in love with her and her hardships since he first met her.

This story is beautiful, I throughly enjoyed this start to finish and will definitely be rereading it.

This is my first novel by Abby and it will not be my last, I adore the way she writes and how she managed to connect her characters with her readers. I cannot wait to see what else she has done and will do next!

Thank you for the eArc of this book from netgalley.

First of all thank you for approving my request!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The authors writing style had me hooked throughout this book.

I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down.

A Not So Merry Ex-Mas is a wonderful holiday romantic comedy that wraps you in festive cheer and sweet romance. The story follows a woman returning home for Christmas after years apart from the man she once loved. This story vividly portrays the blend of holiday magic and rekindled romance. I enjoyed reading it for its depiction of second chances and the holiday spirit, which made it a perfect escape into a cozy, feel-good world.

I’ve never read any books by this author before this one but now I fear I have been missing out all this time. This was such a cute short book and it had all the cozy Christmas feels to it!
Also absolutely love that our FMC is named Noelle!! She was such a sweetheart that has had a lot of hardships hit her all in a short time in life. But she is able to reconnect with Cole who is such a golden retriever cutie pie!! He’s genuinely so loving and sweet to her and knows when to give her the space she needs it’s adorable. Cole has also gone through some rough things in life but he’s ready to finally explain to Noelle everything. This was adorable and I’m so happy I was able to read it! Such a nice relaxing short book.

🎄✨ If you’re in the mood for a holiday romance that’ll make your heart do a merry jig, A Not So Merry Ex-Mas is your ticket to Christmas cheer! This book is like a cup of hot cocoa with extra whipped cream—sweet, warm, and totally irresistible. Cole and our heroine might have had their hearts broken before, but their Christmas reunion is pure magic. If you love a good second-chance romance with a sprinkle of holiday magic, grab this book and let it be the highlight of your festive reading list! 🎁💖

I originally picked it up to get a feel for the book (I do this often) and, from that first chapter, I knew I would love it.

It’s beautifully written and flows seamlessly allowing you to devour each chapter without realising it. The main characters, Cole & Noelle, are fantastic. They’re relatable, sweet and funny and I love their interactions together even the frostier ones! lol
I adore the other characters, Mel & Mike. It’s thanks to them and their meddling that Cole & Noelle can work through their heartbreak. And they are funny, too!
I love Cole’s cute nickname for Noelle, made me smile throughout.
And, of course, the backstory including how, two people perfect for each other, drifted apart.
There is some sadness, (as there is in life in general), but there is love, hope & friendship.

What more do you want from a romcom?! It even makes me smile thinking about it as I write my review. 🥰

Why only 4.5 stars? Well, there was a word over used to describe a facial expression and the epilogue. It was cute but I personally would have been happier without it but I’m just being nit-picky.

However, I adored this. It’s was the perfect cosy second chance romcom with the most gorgeous characters and idyllic setting. Pure heaven in a book!

FYI it’s a clean, sweet romcom so NO spice just adorable kissing scenes. These are my favourite kind of romcom. ♥️

Part of the Sweet Kisses Christmas Series (12 books by different authors) I’ll be checking out. 😘🎄

Thank you so much, BookBuzz.Net, for approving my request via NetGalley.

Noelle is going back home to spend Christmas with her best friend Melanie and husband Mike to meet her at the cabin. Melanie calls her to let her know that they won't be coming until the next day as Mike is working for one of the firefighters whose wife is having a baby. Noelle gets to the cabin and finds a surprise her ex boyfriend and the love of her life Cole. Noelle went through some hard times and now she is divorced. Cole asked Mike and Melanie if he could go early to be there when Noelle arrived. The last time they had seen each other was at Mike and Melanie's wedding and Cole was not nice to her.. His biggest regret. We know where this is going . Do Noelle and COle get back together or not!!. This is a VERY GOOD READ.

As I was reading this book, which I enjoyed so much, I kept thinking, this story is showing me what happens when you live life, like you think you should, and what happens when you just let life unfold and see the magic, that life has in store for you. What an amazing writer and story, thank you for writing it.
I received an ARC from Independently Published through NetGalley.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc!

This book was great! I loved the writing style and I loved the characters and their chemistry. I loved the Christmas vibes. Great book!!

This was a cute quick Christmas story. Noelle and Cole have a past but they both pushed each other away. Years later they are back together at Christmas time. They both share best friends Mel and Mike. They are all planning on spending Christmas together but Noelle doesn't know Cole will be there! She is in for a surprise. When they both see each other again, old feelings resurface. So cute! This is a great little Christmas read! It is beautiful!