Miranda Liasson's sweet holiday novel <i>Take Me Home for Christmas</i> is a sweet, coworkers, fake boyfriend romance.

This was an adorable tale and I enjoyed the characters.

The audio version is nicely performed by Marni Penning and Noah Cumberland.

This book is a real gem, standing out even among a crowd of great reads. It’s packed with so much heart and emotion, and you can’t help but get swept up in it. From the tender moments to the laugh-out-loud scenes, it has a perfect balance that makes you feel everything the characters go through. The author really knows how to tug at your heartstrings, and I found myself tearing up in several spots. It's one of those stories that pulls you in deep, and you can't help but fall in love with every page.

It’s a feel-good, lighthearted romance that you’ll want to revisit year after year. Imagine the perfect Hallmark movie in book form, with a sweet dog, strong family bonds, and a solid happily-ever-after. Not only does this story bring the Christmas spirit, but it also leaves you with a warm, fuzzy feeling that sticks with you long after you finish it. I can’t recommend this book enough—whether you're looking for an uplifting tale or a cozy read to snuggle up with, this one’s sure to hit the spot.

Book Review: Take Me Home For Christmas by Miranda Liasson
A Whimsical Holiday Romance
Miranda Liasson's "Take Me Home For Christmas" is a delightful holiday romance that captures the essence of love, family, and the unexpected twists that life can bring. The story revolves around Mia D’Angelo, a third-year pediatric resident who finds herself tangled in a web of white lies spun out of desperation.
Liasson's narrative is filled with humor, warmth, and the quintessential holiday spirit. Mia’s internal conflicts and her evolving relationship with Brax are portrayed with depth and relatability, making readers root for their happy ending. The Christmas backdrop adds a magical touch, enhancing the romantic and cozy atmosphere of the story.
"Take Me Home For Christmas" is a heartwarming tale that will leave readers smiling and believing in the magic of love and the holiday season. Miranda Liasson beautifully weaves a story of love found in the most unexpected places, making it a perfect read for those looking to get into the festive spirit.
Overall, this book is a charming and engaging holiday romance that readers will find hard to put down. It’s a testament to the power of love, family, and the holiday season's magic.

This was a charming book. I enjoyed the narrator, that was probably my favorite of the book. In my opinion it was the typical love story of guy and girl. Guy isn’t interested in a permanent relationship, girl fell for guy and then he falls for her.

A lighthearted romance that plays on everyones natural fear, the fear of being rejected. The main characters have been in a relationship and obviously care about each other. Everyone can see it but themselves. The situation is one which is very relatable. To what lengths are you willing to go for a "friend". And what will it take to make them brave enough to take that next step.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the audio version.

Perfect Hallmark Christmas plot. I would said the female voice I didn't mind but the male voice sounded completely AI. I would suggest reading the acute book than listen too. His voice in particular just sounded so fake and AI how it was read out and sounded. His voice was way too weird...very distracting.
Besides that it was all and all a cute novel. If you are looking for a fast read rom com that takes place during Christmas time!

I've read several books by Miranda Liasson, so it was great seeing a new series starting off with a Christmas book. Mia D’Angelo, is a third-year pediatric resident. She shared with her mom how she finally met the perfect guy and how happy she was. Then, they found out that they would be working together, and were competing for the same position. He broke it off, and there she was, dumped again. Her mom had been so happy for her that she couldn't tell her yet. Her mom was undergoing treatment for cancer and Mia was worried stress would cause her to have a set back. Now it's Christmas and her family is expecting her to bring her boyfriend home. Mom's health crisis is over, but she still hadn't told her the truth. She asked every eligible guy she knew if they would go with her and pretend, but with no luck. When Dr. Braxton Hughes gets wind of what is going on, he says he will go with her. The problem is, Braxton is the ex. She has to keep it professional while they are there, but it is harder than she thought, especially when she sees a totally different side of the hard working doctor.

This was a fun forced proximity/fake dating story. Mia is so insecure about a lot of things. Her twin sister died when she was young and the guilt that she didn't save her was buried deep inside. That was why she wanted to become a doctor in the first place. Brax is a wonderful, swoon-worthy character. He was kind, charming, handsome her whole family loved him, even her dog. Brax has a painful past and lots of secrets that kept him from commitment, but as he gets to see Mia with her family and learn more about her past, he begins to thaw. Can the fact that they are still both after that coveted job in the pediatric practice in town keep them apart? This was a fun story, full of festive moments, family times and sweet growing care and affection. It had lots of warm, fuzzy moments and I highly recommend this one if you enjoy Christmas romance. I enjoyed the audiobook narrated by Marni Penning and Noah Cumberland. Having two narrators when a book is told from dual POVs is perfect and this was a great story to listen to.

A life canvas that speaks volumes. From over the top to sentimental, Liasson takes emotions on a tempting rollercoaster that the heart won't soon forget. Take Me Home For Christmas reads like a holiday card. A reminder of humor, heart and hope that captivates the senses and touches the soul.

Take Me Home for Christmas: A Heartwarming Small-Town Holiday Romance (The Amazing Doctors of Oak Bluff #1) by Miranda Liasson
Narrated by Marni Penning and Noah Cumberland
Publisher: Hawthorne House Press
Genre: General Fiction (Adult), Romance, Women's Fiction
Published: October 4, 2024

Take Me Home for Christmas is the first book in the The Amazing Doctors of Oak Bluff series by Miranda Liasson and I am here for it!!!!

I don't even know where to start, I loved all of this book! I thought the characters were fantastic and I loved them! They had so much depth and felt so real! I thought the story was beautiful and magical!

I loved the narration by Marni Penning and Noah Cumberland! I thought they brought this story to life in such an incredible way!!!

I highly recommend this book!!!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

🎄 Audiobook Review 🎄

Title : Take me home for Christmas
Author : Miranda Liasson
Genre : Christmas Romance
Rate : 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Thanks to @netgalley for an ARC copy of this audiobook. This was published 4th Oct 2024.

When one small white lie gets you tangled up in a web you can’t see a way out of.
Mia D’Angelo a third year paediatric resident was telling her mam how she has meet the man of her dreams. Until she finds out he is her coworker and competitor for a spot in the best practice in town and finds herself dumped.
She couldn’t pluck up the courage to tell her mam the truth as she was going through a health crisis and just kept the story going of having the perfect boyfriend.
Once her mam is better the whole family wants her to bring him home for Christmas, oh dear.

Brax Huges is the one person she doesn’t want to bring home, as he is the guy who started it all.
They work well together and she can rely on him in a crisis but outside of work, he is a commitment phobe.

However once he hears Mia needs a fake boyfriend to take home with her, he volunteers. However Mia doesn’t think her heart would survive falling for him again. But with the car packed and with no other options available to her, she takes Brax up on his offer.

I loved listening to this book so much. Such a heartwarming story of family, misunderstanding and realising what people show the world doesn’t always mean that is who they are.

I adore both Brax & Mia, they both have reasons for minding their hearts but maybe loving each other might be worth the risk.

I don’t want to say anymore as I don’t want to spoil it for anyone. But I do highly recommend.

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A heartwarming fake dating second chance romance centered around colleagues who find their way back together when he accompanies her home for Christmas to appease her sick mother. Mia told her mother about Brax when they first started getting close, but when he pulled away she couldn't bring herself to break the news to her mother. She convinces him to come home with her for the holidays and they find themselves rekindling the flames of the past. I loved that they both worked through trauma to find their way together again.

This a cute Christmas romance with fake dating with a unique twist that they were previously a FLING! Until they realized that they would be co-workers and broke things off. Only problem? The FMC fell hard and fast and told her Mother about him and could not bring herself to tell her Mom that they were not longer together in the midst of her cancer battle.

"Take Me Home for Christmas" by Miranda Liasson is a rom-com. It's a friends to lovers trope and fake boyfriend trope.

Mia D'Angelo is a third year pediatric resident, and she is going home for the holidays. The problem is that she told her mother she had a boyfriend and then never told her when that relationship ended. She needs to bring him with her.

My biggest issue with this book is how unrealistically perfect Mia's family and family home are. Trigger warnings for childhood cancer and adult cancer.

The audiobook is narrated by Marni Penning and Noah Cumberland. They did a nice job with it.

Characters - 4/5
Writing - 4/5
Plot - 3/5
Pacing - 3/5
Unputdownability - 3/5
Enjoyment - 3/5
Narration - 4/5
Cover - 3/5
Overall - 27/8 = 3 3/8
Rounded to 3 stars.

Thank you to Netgalley, Hawthorne House and Victory Editing Netgalley Co-op, and Miranda Liasson for providing me with this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

Oh my heart, I loved this book so so much. This is a second chance novel about Mia who needs a fake boyfriend for the Christmas holidays at home. Brax will come home to visit her family. I loved the protagonists so much. Also the dynamics with friends, family, Mias's parents and brothers. It was also quite funny. I listened to the book on audio and simply loved the narrators.

A big thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the audiobook ARC.

First a big thanks to NetGalley, the Author and the Publisher for this ARC.

This was a sweet and cozy Christmas read. Very loving and cute.
I got the audiobook Narrated by Marni Penning and Noah Cumberland and their voices where just perfect. Calm, steady and a blessing to listen to.

This is a second chance romance with a likable, intelligent female protagonist, an engaging, kind and caring male protagonist, wit, a touch of humor, small town charm, a loving family, supportive friends, some first and a lot of snow.

I enjoyed the growth both characters went through and loved how they learned about their self's, their loved ones and their significant other.

For me personally the time skip wasn't completely necessary although I did enjoy it and understand why she gave Gracie her name, I had expected something different I guess...

I loved the preview of the next book though and would love to be able to listen to that audiobook as well.

Audio Book Review - when story telling is all about atmosphere and positive and lighthearted the narrators can make or break the atmosphere. This time around Marney Pennington carried the cause beautifully. Her soft and light tones indulges the listener to immerse oneself in the story. I found Noah Cumberland (male hero) to be a little too deep and less appealing. Would have preferred just the one narrator.
The story itself was charming, easy going and nonthreatening making it an easy listen especially whilst wrapping Christmas presents!

If you only read one holiday-themed book this year, let it be this one!

This book had everything I have been looking for in a Christmas book this holiday season - a heartwarming family, a picture perfect home for the holidays, great chemistry between the two MCs, and just enough holiday cheer.

Take Me Home for Christmas was my first Miranda Liasson book, but it won't be my last! Thrilled to be getting another book in this series in 2025.

As a nurse, this book is an auto-recommend from me for coworkers and fellow festive book lovers!

This book has so much humor and sweet, clean romance. Told from a dual POV (Mia and Brax,) this book moves quickly and and keeps the readers engaged. With just enough spice but not too much, this book can be shared with all your girlfriends, mothers, aunties and grandmas without having to worry about blushing. I will definitely be looking forward to reading more by Miranda Liasson!

Thank you, NetGalley for this fantastic ARC!!!

What a wonderful holiday read. A closed door hallmark type book. The narrators for the audiobook were wonderful and engaging.

What a wonderful story! There is no way you don't root for Mia and Brax right from the start. As an oncology nurse, this book hits all the feels. It had me yelling, crying and laughing! I really did not want it to end. It was such a well-rounded book that even the supporting characters had an important role to play. I will definately be continuing this series!