Thank you NetGalley, Sara Raasch, and Tor Publishing Group for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I’m sorry to say but this series hasn’t been for me… I can understand the appeal and it’s really unique, but I wasn’t a huge fan. I still recommend trying it though because this could totally just be a personal preference! Rating 4 stars because I see the appeal.

I have truly had the best time with this series! go luck yourself picks up right where the nightmare before kissmas leaves off and gives us kris’s love story. coal and kris are my emotional support white boys with mommy and daddy issues. if you loved kissmas as much as i did, you should give it a go!

A satisfactory and fun sequel to Nightmare Before Kissmas. Well-written with characters who are all perfectly created.

This felt like The Nightmare Before Christmas, repeated. It was good... but the lenght of the chapters was insane. They dragged on forever and a day. Loch and Kris were cute but this was the slowest of slow burns and I wish they gave in sooner.

Really hoping that after two MM's in a row, Finn and Iris get their HEA because that's the story I am truly invested in now.

To say I loved this book would be an understatement. Never before have I related so strongly to a character as I did with Kris. The need to be useful, the panic attacks, it all hit home and watching him come in to himself and find happiness and love was absolutely wonderful. @sara_raasch has created such amazing characters in Kissmas and Luck, and I'm absolutely begging for more installments. I've reread so many parts of this book because I can't figure out how to let them go. It's beautifully romantic, hopefully and empowering to those who need it. And of course seeing Hex and Coal again through Kris' eyes was amazing.

Kris and Loch are the best embodiment of "I hate you... now kiss me, " and everyone needs to join me in loving and celebrating them!

This was so good! Kris was adorable and funny. I loved his character and the way he evolved as the book went on. The chemistry between Kris and Loch was so good! The banter, the angst, the spice! So good.

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

This story captured my attention right from the start, and I must confess that I initially judged it by its cover, which ultimately left me feeling a bit disappointed. To kick off this review, I want to emphasize the positive elements, beginning with the eye-catching cover. It boasts vibrant colors, an impressive font, and enchanting character illustrations, all beautifully designed to draw in readers like me. Moreover, the synopsis does a fantastic job of grabbing attention and prompting further exploration. I found the playful and intricate romance to be much more enjoyable than that of the first book. However, the political themes woven throughout the narrative didn’t resonate with me as much as I had hoped, making them less enjoyable than I would have liked. On a brighter note, I genuinely appreciated the characters, who added depth and development that helped offset the plot's weaknesses. Their portrayals and the overall ambiance of the book reminded me of "Rise of the Guardians," which I found quite charming. In conclusion, while this book may not have become a favorite, I am still excited to read more from this author and look forward to any future installments in the series.

First, thank you for the chance to read this early. Great follow up to the first book. Absolutely wanted to see Kris get his happy ending after realizing that he wasn't in love with Iris. Lochlann is so dreamy and a perfect prince (of St Patrick's Day) and may we all fall for someone who is so caring for all the people in their life. I want Iris's book next please and thank you.

Omg I need a book with every holiday! I love this series and can’t wait for the next one I need these to keep going

This was so fun! I was worried about the concept being overdone because this is such a niche world. But Sara gave a similar plot with a fantastic spin. I hope this series gets to continue and that we get some happily ever afters for other characters. I'd love to see a romance plotline that is not basically enemies to lovers.

I thought the Nightmare Before Kissmass, was cute and poignant. I did not expect the depth and imagination of Go Luck Yourself. I loved the banter between Loch and Chris. The connection and the chemistry was a treat to read.

When I heard Kris from The Nightmare Before Kissmas was getting his own book I was giddy. Kris is off to Ireland to investigate stolen joy from Christmas and he gets a bit more than he bargained for. Can it really be that the man that he can’t stand from Cambridge is the Prince of St Patty’s Day? After a prank goes awry Kris is spending the next few weeks in Ireland to smooth over his image and do some undercover work to find the culprit of who has been stealing Christmas’s joy.

I am so grateful to have been able to read the book in both the ebook from Bramble and audiobook from Macmillan Audio. I adored the accents in the audio, however my usual speed was lowered. Loch was an insufferable grump for most of the book. One might call him an onion though, he had layers underneath. We just didn’t get to see any of them until much later in the book. I was particularly protective of Kris after all he’s gone through and perhaps that’s why I didn’t love them together even through they did have great chemistry. Loch needed to get out of his own head and way so that he could be the person Kris needed. While this took a different route than I expected I really enjoyed it.

Go Luck Yourself is the sequel to The Nightmare Before Kissmas and follows Cole’s brother, Kris, shortly after the events of the first book. With both books, I feel like I got hung up on some of the details of the world building and wasn’t super interested in the political intrigue magic-stealing aspects. I also felt like the writing was a bit melodramatic for my taste and, as with many romance novels, we could have solved a lot by just being honest and with one another.

I do feel that Kris and Loch had good chemistry and I was glad to see Cole and Hex again (I’d say that Hex is my favorite character from the series).

Kris, one of the sons of Santa Claus, isn’t feeling very jolly at the moment. Kris doesn’t deal with stress well, and he has a paper due. In order to finish it with the fewest distractions, he has reserved one of the quiet, private study rooms — the same room he’s been trying to use for the past few days — only to find it occupied. Again. The first few times, sure, fine, he’s not the only student at college who wants to use this room. But today? This time he made a reservation on the app! Upset, angry, and flustered by the very attractive man who refuses to give up the room, Kris uses a bit of his holiday magic to fill the room with tinsel.

Needless to say, Kris gets his room.

While visiting his brother at home, Kris can’t help but boast, just a little, even showing Coal the video he took. Coal, needless to say, loves it. But that’s the last good moment for quite some time that Kris is going to get. First, his father steps down as Santa, leaving the position to Coal. While wonderful and deserved — his brother will make a wonderful Santa — it sets off a chain of events that leads to the discovery that someone has been stealing Christmas’ magic, and that someone happens to be from the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, which means they’ll have to send someone over there to take a look around.

Oh, and the guy Kris attacked with tinsel? Yeah, he’s the Prince of St. Patrick’s. Now, Kris has to apologize, play nice for the paparazzi, and find out who is stealing magic. Is it the annoyingly handsome Lochlann Patrick? Or his suspicious and cruel uncle, who usurped the crown after Lochlann’s parents died? Between drinking contests, races, and dancing, can Kris find the answer before his visit comes to an end?

Go Luck Yourself is the second book in the Royals and Romance series, which has holiday kingdoms, pun-filled politics, and magical machinations. It’s also easily read as a standalone, which is good, because I didn’t read the first book in the series, but after finishing this one, I might go back and correct that. This story spoils some details of the romance from book one, so if you’re interested in this series, while it doesn’t have to be read in order, you should probably still start with book one.

Kris is the second son of Santa, and has grown up knowing he’s the spare, the shadow to Coal’s bright light. He’s been made to feel replaceable and useless — not by his brother, never by his brother — but so much so that his whole identity is built on what he thinks he ought to be, what he thinks other people want of him. Even his desire for romance is more an expectation of a happy ending without ever asking if that’s what he wants. Kris is also prone to anxiety attacks, being easily overwhelmed when emotions get high, either due to violence and anger or by his own imagined failures.

When he was six, Kris’ mother left. No note, no conversation, nothing, and Kris seems to think it’s somewhat his fault. His mother always wants Kris to intercede with his brother, to make Coal talk to her, visit her, think of her, do things for her, and … he does. Of course he does. Because if he’s a good son, a dutiful son, his mother will come back, his father will stop being angry, Coal won’t won’t fight with their father, and everything will be nice and easy like it is in a book. The anxiety, the pressure, the self-inflicted burden weighs down on him, but in Loch’s castle, Kris begins to relax.

Loch and his two sisters have no servants in the castle and don’t use any holiday magic. They drive, they arrange things for themselves. They cook their own meals! For Kris, it’s novel, and seeing how much Loch loves his sisters and cares for them, cares for his people and his holiday, Kris begins to fall for him.

The night of their first kiss, they’re both drunk, high on alcohol as well as flirting and a fun day out. And Loch … pulls back. He calls it a mistake, and while he could be talking about the drunken kiss, or the being drunk while kissing rather than sober, Kris takes it as a slight against himself. Loch has to work — and work he does — to explain himself, to try to prove that he actually feels for Kris just as intensely as Kris feels for him. Kris is bright, vivid, full of hope and dreams and kindness in a way Loch hasn’t allowed himself to be. For Loch, it’s been a slow strangulation as his uncle takes everything from him, even threatening to take away the house he and his sisters live in.

When Kris has a plan to fix things, to turn things around, Loch doesn’t know what to do. It’s not that Kris is pushy, he’s just expecting Loch to be a hero, to face down his evil uncle and reclaim his holiday and his power and … have a happy ending! But it isn’t that easy because there’s more to the story than Kris knows. And Loch doesn’t want to be used by Kris as a project, as a temporary moment of pleasure and fun. Only, Kris doesn’t see Loch the way.

“I know what you’re trying to do. […] I will na be some cruel awakening for you once reason comes back in. Go to bed.”

“You aren’t an awakening,” I whisper. “You’re the whole dawn. And I can’t believe I ever thought I’d seen the sun before you.”

Both men have been broken by the expectations of other people. For Kris, it’s his mother and the obligation he feels towards her; the thought that if he’s good enough she’ll come back. For Loch, it’s his uncle who holds his sister’s lives over his head, who destroys his holiday — Loch’s birthright — for money. Kris can’t see past his own pain and Loch’s spirit has been all but whittled away. Together they truly are stronger than they are apart, balancing each other and supporting each other in a truly sweet and romantic way.

This book is charming. It’s cute. It’s fun. It’s Christmas candy with nuanced characters and a solid plot. The writing is good, the sense of humor worked for me, and while I found the pacing a little too quick, glossing over some of the moments I would have liked to have spent more time with, I still enjoyed reading this book. It’s light and it’s well worth the time. If you’re looking for something happy and fun, where the angst is rewarded with a soft and sweet romance, do consider giving this book a try.

A huge thank you to Bramble Romance and Netgalley for my early copy of this one.

I absolutely loved this book! 🍀⛄️
I will start by saying the first book in the series was not my favorite last year. I was going into this one hopeful, though, because I loved Kristopher. Something about him just grabbed me last book. He was so lovable, and I wanted to get to know him better.

So the premise of this one is that someone has been stealing Christmas’s joy, and there’s only one clue to the culprit—a single shamrock.🍀
Kris volunteers to be an ambassador for Christmas and goes to Ireland. This is when we meet Prince Lochlann Patrick, Crown Prince of St. Patrick’s Day,
I love him so much! All the fire, snark, and attitude from him infuriates Kris. This leads to a somewhat competitive feud between the two. They are always trying to one up each other, whether they are drinking or in a 5k. But we see the hostility for what it really is, unbridled attraction. Enemies to Lovers. Sexual tension!
Omg it's so good! I love the flirting and the banter so much that by the time you get to the spice, you are kicking and screaming! Their chemistry is off the charts!
Also, I love Kris and his growth as a character. I think so many people can relate to his issues with his family. I appreciated seeing him talk about his mental health. And Loch stole my heart. Everything about him. 😍lol He's so good for Kris!
So to say I like this one more than the first is an understatement! I absolutely loved this one and fully recommend it. Especially if you read the first one.
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I liked this one a lot more than the first one (even though I enjoyed the first one as well!)
I really like Kris as a character and he reminds me a lot of myself.
The romance was swoony and spicy which I loved. Cannot wait to read more from this author!

The two unluckiest holiday princes find themselves tangled up in a tabloid mess, and while trying to garner some good PR for their holidays, they uncover a plot to steal holiday joy and find love. Go Luck Yourself is a fantastically fun romance with banter, angst, and a sweet and steamy love story. This book sucked me in right from the start. I really loved anxious and hardworking Kris from The Nightmare Before Kissmas and couldn’t get enough of his story. Then we meet Loch and at first things are tense, then slowly as their walls come down, things begin to change. This enemies to lovers rom-com is filled with holiday humor and a fantastic love story.

However, I was not prepared for the angst of the story either. I went through my full range of emotions before the very satisfying ending. Kris’s character journey was amazing and I love how Iris and Coal (and Hex too) were all there for Kris when things all fell apart. Lock and Kris’s entire story and their HEA were so sweet and I absolutely devoured this story. I adored the slight silliness of the holiday aspects of this story and sincerely hope this series continues. Iris needs her HEA.

This series is so fun! I love the idea of holiday royalty and the younger generation taking over. Kris and Lochlan start off as rivals over the best study room at school. They had chemistry right from the start. Kris pulls a prank then has to do damage control . So he had to go to Ireland to Lochs castle to apologize.
They are very flirty and have lots of banter but it seems like they fight a lot. There is so much pressure on both of them. Their families were being a little corrupt and power hungry.

This book was so good! Kris and Loch were so easy to love and fun to watch form such a deep relationship. This book was so romantic and brought up a lot of emotions but it was also so real to show struggles that we all feel in real life. This book made me happy and giggle, then cry and think hard, and you know when a book makes you feel every emotion and back… it’s amazing! I loved watching the previous books characters grow more and that it was Coals turn to take care of his brother and help him the way Kris did in his book❤️ I’m so ready for Iris and her story!!!

Yes I loved it. Yes seeing Kris finally have to let go of this massive wall around him was adorable. Yes he needed someone to call him on his shit almost as much as Coal does, and Loch will give him that. I liked that this book was almost less about their romantic connection, and more about finally allowing themselves to be happy in their own body. I would've loved Loch's POV through some of these stretches because he was very much on his own growth journey too. The romance in this book was a hard-fought romance (at points too hard-fought tbh) because it had to break through both of their guards and hangups, in addition to the joy theft of it all and the suspicions and guilt therein. I think all the doubt and uncertainty around it led to them saying their I love you's WAY too quickly, but it also made it powerful to get to it and see them finally being able to be themselves with each other and not be on the defensive. There were so many strong positives in this book and Sara Raasch has gained a reader of her new adult romances for many to come.

This book did also have more things that I wasn't as big a fan of, I'll give them a quick bullet point list.
- The printed accent of the Irish characters was...... a lot. I think it would've been great in points, give a little "when his emotions are heightened his accent gets thick enough to chew" or whatever, but for every stretch of dialogue was a lot.
- Malachy wasn't interesting in the slightest. In the first book, Kris and Coal's dad was an interesting villain. He was greedy, and punitive, and manipulative, but at the core of it all, he was working toward a cause. It was a bad cause and his methodology was downright evil, but he had a point to him and his actions, and that made him more interesting to watch. Malachy was like generic capitalist villain, he could've been replaced by a cardboard cutout of a Wall Street banker.
- Sort of a subset of the last one, but one of the things I liked about Nightmare Before Kissmas was the holiday politics, not that it's the most fleshed out or logical world, but it was still an interesting aspect. Having the holiday politics be under the eye of the non-POV MC made it so all that was happening behind the scenes from us, we weren't in the meeting with the allies Loch had, we weren't having the interactions with the public that Loch was, we had no way of knowing the history of the holiday like Loch did, Kris was on the outside of a lot of it and as a result, so were we, so that whole political aspect of the book felt like it was told and not shown.

So yeah! Not as good as Nightmare for me, but still an incredibly solid book, I desperately want this series to continue. I feel like there's so much left in this world to experience.