⭐️Spicy
⭐️ Morally Grey Characters
⭐️Christmas
⭐️Cute Pets

Britt and Adrian are single parents. Britt used to be best friends with Adrian and his then wife Reese. I loved the banter and the spice but I don’t think the cheating but not really cheating trope is for me. Coupled with not being a girls’ girl and it’s your best friend and I’m out.

If none of that bothers you in a book and you can look at it as just a steamy holiday story, this is for you. It’s a prequel and I am going to read the other books since I really do like Chrissy Hopewell’s writing style. Super cute holiday cover too!

Thank you to Chrissy Hopewell, Fox Hollow Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC

I was sceptical as to whether I’d enjoy this one - since it features a best friend and ex-husband getting together, so mild cheating vibes.

The FMC Britt, however, won me over from the first chapter. She seemed genuinely remorseful about the betrayal of her best friend, and whilst mourning the loss of that friendship she’s allowing her space and distance. This is a level of maturity that is rarely seen in these types of romance plots, where the main characters don’t want to take responsibility for their actions and instead try to place blame on a failing marriage etc.

This seems like a unique situation, they met first and essentially fell for each other. Then reconnected years later when he was married - she then became best friends with his wife.

Overall I enjoyed this - I was sceptical as I hate cheating as a trope, but this was a different take. They regretted their actions and worked through the guilt, and I genuinely felt that they belonged together. A cute Christmas novella despite the circumstances of their relationship.

Now to go back and read the others in the series - as this got me invested in their stories.

ARC copy provided by Fox Hollow Publishing LLC & NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A really sweet, quick and steamy novella. I really enjoyed, I just wish it was a little longer and there was a little bit more drama
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this

I really enjoyed this book! It was definitely fast paced with a good storyline! The only thing is, in the one chapter, I NEEDED to know what Liz was going to say and we were left on a cliffhanger to decide for ourselves 😂😅

Chrissy Hopewell this is such a darling book! It gave all the holiday lights and just the most darling story. Loved the main characters and their honesty.

This novella follows Britt, a single mom who falls in love with her best friend’s husband, Adrian. The angst is palpable, making you wish you could fix it for her. Britt distances herself from her best friend and Adrian, focusing on her son—until Adrian shows up to help with a school dance party, reigniting their connection. Though I usually avoid this trope, the author handles it well, showing the complexities of their emotions. It’s a short read, but the backstory and inner struggles are well-developed.

One hundred lights is a novella set during the holidays. It's the prequel to the book If We Pretend (the first book in the Hart Sisters Trilogy).
You don't have to read the series first to understand this story, because the author did great introducing the characters in this novella.
I must say I'm not very keen on the whole cheating/best friend's husband trope, but Chrissy managed to give me the feeling that these two belong together (sorry Reese) and that's why I didn't hate it.
I did miss a bit more humor like there was in Since we're here, but I guess Chrissy spoiled me a bit too much with that one.
This novella was short and straight to the point, which i really liked. Perfect for people in a reading slumb.
I totally recommend this novella and the Hart Sisters series!


Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for giving me this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Okay this was the cutest holiday novella! I really enjoyed reading this and loved the authors writing!

I have not read any of the other books in the series but definitely will after this. I was also not confused at all while I read this.

I love a quick and easy read and this was that for sure and it left me wanting more. Falling for your best friends husband?!? I was all in and ready for the ride.

Adrian and Britt are meant to be and no one can tell me otherwise! (I do feel like the relationship was a little rushed but again this is a novella so it’s expected) Amazing job Chrissy Hopewell you’ve gained a new reader for sure!

Thank you to Net Galley, Chrissy Hopewell and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for my honest review!

I recently finished One Hundred Lights: A Holiday Romance Novella, and while there were definitely some positives, there were also areas that left me wanting more. The novella's length makes for a quick read, which is great for those looking to dive into something short. I enjoyed the authors writing style. There were moments where I felt a real connection with them, and I was curious to see how their stories would unfold.

However, the plot seemed to lack the complexity and depth needed to keep me fully engaged. The story had a lot of potential, but I think a bit more development in the plot and characters history would have really brought it to life.

If you're looking for a quick read and are open to a light story, it’s worth giving it a read.

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Very cute fast read, wish it was longer….loved the characters. Thanks for giving me an advanced cooy

I received an arc from netgalley for free in exchange for an honest review.
This book had potential but unfortunately was way too short. I felt like we didn’t get to know the characters very well and I didn’t feel their connection. Sadly this book was just mediocre to me. If it had been double the length it could have been great.
Thank you netgalley

I love Chrissy Hopewell['s writing, this is my second book of hers in a month, but I wish this was longer and that I hated the characters less haha - I couldn't put it down still, they're just not my favourite tropes

This story was cute and I would really like it under different circumstances. The backstory for the characters made them inherently unlikeable. This story could work and be really cute without the divorce/"cheating but not" aspect. Bring a novella it was a bit rushed, but the author's note made me want to read the regular series and see things work out better for Reese. I liked her character in this book.

The book tells a story about two people who fell in love with each other at a time they’re not supposed to. It’s a good book, well written with good storyline. But there’s no climax whatsoever.

Thank you to Chrissy Hopewell, NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

This Christmas novella definitely packed a punch! Falling for your best friends husband? CHECK!
Spice? CHECK! Cozy Christmas vibes? CHECK!

While this is a prequel to the series, it starts after the major fall out between two characters marriage. It was a bit tricky to follow for the first few pages but once the initial info dump/world building, happened it was a really fun ride! The "forbidden love" at christmas time was something I could read again and again!

This is a prequel novella but I think it needed to be longer.

Britt is friends with Reese, but falls in love with her husband Adrian. Even if he doesn’t cheat, they divorce and Britt tries to stay away from both of them.
So a friendship and a marriage are ended.

But after 6 months Britt and Adrian work together and help decorate their kids’ holiday dance.

I think the relationship developed really fast and everything seemed rushed.

This book is ok as a quick holiday read, but I would have liked more character development.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A slightly forbidden ‘almost cheating but not quite’ story. Britt has feelings for her best friend’s husband so distances herself from their family. The best friend and her husband divorce, and now Britt and Adrian are working together on their kids school Christmas dance.

This was a quick read and nice story. I did find myself rooting for Britt and Adrian and could tell they had chemistry, but it didn’t wow me. I am intrigued to know Reese’s story.

Thanks to NetGalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Si quieren leer sobre dos infieles descarados, este es su libro.

Britt es una madre soltera que se divorció porque su esposo le fue infiel. De niña, vio cómo su padre engañaba a su madre y juró que nunca sería la otra mujer. Por eso, cuando comenzó a sentir cosas por el esposo de su mejor amiga, decidió alejarse, pero no antes de contarle a su amiga la razón.

Adrian estaba casado con Resse, pero, en lugar de luchar por su matrimonio, se fue alejando y decidió divorciarse.

Todo parecía ir relativamente bien, hasta que ambos narran que, antes del divorcio, iban solos al gimnasio, se iban a tomar café todos los días, y sus toques y abrazos duraban más de lo que debían, sin ser nada inocentes. Sin embargo, se hacían los desentendidos, ya que llamarle infidelidad a sus acciones lo haría real, y en sus mentes no hacían nada malo porque no había sexo.

Para colmo, Britt insiste en recuperar la amistad de Resse, a pesar de que ella le dejó claro que no la quiere cerca y que debe dejarla en paz, porque ya consiguió lo que quería: a Adrian. La descarada no escucha y cree que, en algún momento, Resse la perdonará y volverán a ser mejores amigas. Incluso le dice al infiel que él también debería hacerse amigo de su ex, porque eso la haría muy feliz.

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

The plot and characters were great but I felt this story was just so undeveloped. This kind of story is best as a full length novel, which I would definitely read without question. It's not the best holiday read but it'll get you in the spirit,

This was ok - maybe I'm not used to morally grey characters or the "almost cheating" tropes - but I found there were a lot of issues presented that weren't seen full circle. The spice was ok - a little cringe - but the actual development left more to be desired.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Fox Hollow Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.