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!

the setup…
Mia D’Angelo is a third-year pediatric resident vying for a spot in a coveted practice. Her top competition is Braxton (Brax) Hughes, the chief over the interns. They dated briefly but long enough for her to share that information with her mother. Unfortunately, she didn’t have the heart to tell her about their breakup during Mom’s health crisis and embellished the so-called relationship even more. Now that the crisis has ended, her family wants to meet the wonderful man in her life and has invited him home for Christmas. Mia’s attempts to find a friend to be her fake boyfriend fail but Brax steps up and agrees to be…her boyfriend?

the heart of the story…
On the surface, this feels quite lighthearted but both Mia and Brax have some serious histories. She was dumped by her previous boyfriend, her home town love, right before he eloped with someone else. It’s why she hasn’t returned home to face the town. Brax may look like the all-American dream but his childhood was anything but. Both are letting this baggage get in the way but the charm of the season and her family goes a long way to bridging those gaps.

the narration…
Marni Penning was delighful as Mia, capturing all of her angst nicely. Noah Cumberland’s baritone made me swoon. Both were great storytellers, too.

the bottom line…
While so much of this may feel like the traditional Hallmark movie, there are some serious issues underlying the lightness. Mia’s residency is in the pediatric oncology unit and she brings her own personal experience. I loved how they added authenticity and weight, providing layers that made this substantive and more interesting. I’m thrilled this is the beginning of a new series as there’s some unfinished business and I’m all in.

This book was so cute and I loved it. I read it super quickly and have already told a few friends that they should check it out

“Take Me Home for Christmas” is a delightful holiday romance that captures the spirit of the season. The story follows Mia, a hardworking pediatrician, who finds herself in a predicament: she needs a fake boyfriend to impress her family during the holidays. Enter Brax, her charming and brooding colleague, who agrees to step in and play the part.

What follows is a heartwarming tale of love, loss, and second chances. The author skillfully balances the romantic elements with the challenges of medical careers and family dynamics. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and their chemistry is undeniable. The supporting cast, including Mia's endearing family and friends, adds depth and humor to the story.

While the plot may be predictable at times, the charming writing style and the cozy Christmas setting make it a delightful read. The audiobook narration is well-done, enhancing the listening experience thanks to the dual narration provided by Marni Penning and Noah Cumberland.

Overall, Take Me Home for Christmas is a perfect holiday read for those seeking a heartwarming and feel-good story. It's a cozy and comforting escape that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside.

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This is a cute, cozy Christmas read that’s very Hallmark-esq. Mia, the FMC, needs to bring a fake boyfriend home for Christmas after lying to her mom to get her through her cancer treatments. It’s honestly not my favorite trope because lies just get too big and stressful, but once the MCs were together it was actually pretty cute. The story itself gets 3.5 stars from me, but it’s one book that I would have preferred to read instead of listen to the audiobook, because the female narrator was extremely hard to listen to, her dramatization was just too over-the-top and became annoying. The male narrator was good though, but his parts are less frequent. Thank
You to Netgalley for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you publishers and Netgalley for this audiobook.

I tried listening to it but I couldn't get into it for some reason. So right now it's a DNF but maybe I'll pick it up later.

Beautiful and Inspiring story, perfect for the holidays . A second chance friends to lovers story , Fate bringing Christmas to two souls who are meant to be together.

I really liked this sweet Christmas story. I have never listened to or read a Miranda Liasson book, and Marni Penning and Noah Cumberland really brought the characters to life. I look forward to reading more of Miranda's books, including the next book in the Doctors of Oak Bluff series.

Mia D’Angelo hasn’t quite got over Dr Braxton Hughes. Their brief fling ended once they became colleagues, but the chemistry still sizzles between them. When her mum was diagnosed with cancer, Mia couldn’t bear to tell her how her heart had been broken, again. So one little white lie led to another and now the D’Angelos are expecting a fantasy ‘Brax’ boyfriend for Christmas. Mia asked a friend to be her festive date, but when he backed out, the unthinkable happened… Braxton stepped in. Could he be ‘the one’ after all?

This is a super sweet romance, without too much of the raunchy stuff. It contains some tough subject matter against a realistic backdrop of work in a hospital, dealing with illness in the family, and heartbreaking loss and grief. Despite all of that, it is a very heartwarming and optimistic story. The first of a series too! Thanks to NetGalley for my review copy.

Miranda Liasson is a new author for me. Thanks to NetGalley I received an advanced copy of the audiobook versus of this story. I love to read holiday books during the seasons. This story was a super cute Hallmark like story. Mia and Brax are both doctors at a hospital, they dated previously and Mia needed a boyfriend to take home for the holidays. So Brax volunteered for "the job". The two go back to a very cozy Christmas town in Wisconsin. The background characters added a lot to the story. I will definitely be looking for other books by Miranda Liasson. The narrators for this story were great!

This was my first book by Miranda Liasson, but it will definitely won't be my last. Take Me Home for Christmas was such a well-written, heartfelt and entertaining story. It is a second chance/ fake dating/ workplace romance full of wit, lovable characters and small town charm.
If you love a feel-good romance with a happily ever after- this is the perfect addition to your holiday reading! I couldn't put this one down and highly recommend it.

I listened to the audiobook of Take Me Home for Christmas and the narrators, Marni Penning and Noah Cumberland, were amazing story-tellers.

Thanks to Netgalley and Hawthorne House Press

This book was sweet, heartwarming and gave me all the Christmas feels. The narrators did an amazing job bringing this book to life. This book was well written and held my attention from start to finish. It’s a second chance, fake dating story about two doctors that had two many hang ups the first time around. The heroine, Mia, just couldn’t tell her family that she wasn’t dating the guy she told them about. Between her mom’s health scare and losing her sister, she just didn’t think they could take the heartbreak. She brings Brad home for Christmas and this is where the fun begins. With humor and heart, this story will steal heart this holiday season. Huge thanks to the audiobook publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to listen and review this romance.

This was just the most heartwarming audiobook to listen to in preparation for the holidays! Mia and Brax are residents in a pediatric hospital who've had a fling, but he's said he doesn't want to get serious and just to be friends. Mia is heartbroken because Brax seems like the perfect guy! In fact, she didn't tell her mom, a cancer patient, that they broke up. Now it's Christmas and Mia's trying to figure out how not to disappoint her mom. Her friend Gabe had agreed to pose as her boyfriend for the holidays, but now he has a conflict. When Brax hears about it, he volunteers to go instead (thus the book title) and pretend to be her boyfriend. It's gonna be hard, because he still is very attracted to her.

The first thing I loved about this book was the narrators, particularly the voice of Brax, which could make anyone fall in love with him! But, I also really liked the story, which also incorporates the struggles of childhood cancer, the demands of a medical career, and all the family drama that comes with the holidays. The supporting characters are interesting and add lots of depth to the story (and provide foundations for a sequel, too!) I'd highly recommend this holiday read/listen!

Thanks to Hawthorne House Press and NetGalley for providing an advance review copy of this audiobook. My opinions are my own.

I was hooked from the beginning with this book! It's a heartwarming story of second chance romance, with some fake dating thrown in. Mia and Braxton make the perfect couple. I can't wait to read the next book in this series, along with other books from this author. This is a definitely a fast read so grab your favorite warm beverage, cozy blanket, and enjoy!

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

Take Me Home For Christmas is the first in a series from Miranda Liasson called The Amazing Doctors of Oak Bluff.
If you love a Christmas romance then you'll love this book. I listened to the audiobook and thoroughly enjoyed it. The main characters are two doctors, Mia and Brax that work with children with cancer. They had at one point been in a relationship but it was ended by Brax and he ends up doing Mia a favour by going home for Christmas with her to pretend to be her boyfriend in front of her family. The story unfolds from there but it's not all plain sailing.
This was a really easy book to listen to with a good narrator and I am looking forward to reading or listening to book two when it comes out.