Who in St. Patricks Day is stealing Christmas joy? It’s time for Kristopher to investigate and find out. But what he finds is more than simple answers as he is confronted with his own fears and has to figure out who he is.

When I read ‘A Nightmare Before Kissmas’ I enjoyed how simple it was, how the story flowed and moved effortlessly. I had that same feeling reading ‘Go Luck Yourself’, but in a way it felt more serious. That’s probably because of all the weight our main character is carrying. I felt like I could really relate to a lot of the stuff he was going through which made the reading experience much easier. There was also something poetic about certain scenes. I highlighted a lot scenes and the book made me tear up once, so that’s something to say. I’m really enjoying Sara Raasch books and can’t wait to see what else she writes.

This was funny, sexy, and heartfelt! Lots of recovering from trauma, and a self-growth arc that is so relatable. I was definitely crying then immediately laughing (or vice versa) at many points. I definitely enjoyed it as much as the previous Nightmare before Kissmas, and highly recommend reading that first. I hope Sara Raasch continues this series! I need more!

I loved The Nightmare Before Kissmas, but I loved this book even more. The plots of both books were equally good in my opinion. What made this book better was the romance and the characters. For the romance, I just really liked the dynamic of dom/sub that Kris and Loch had. I also liked their constant bickering. It really worked for their characters.

As for the characters in this book, I like Coal a lot more in this book, and it is because of the character development he had to go through in his book. He was such a great brother, and I'm glad he is Santa now. I continued to love Iris, and I really hope we get her book. Which leads me to talking about Loch's sisters, Finn and Siobhan. I loved their characters from the moment we met them, and they just got better and better as the book went on. I hope Finn is going to be Iris's love interest because I really want to see more of the sisters.

Finally, I want to talk about Kris. He was my favorite character in the first book, so I was really excited when I found out he was getting his own book. I relate a lot to Kris, especially his feelings of not being good enough for anyone and trying to be perfect so that he won't be left alone. It was really inspiring seeing Kris' character growth in this book.

Sara says she wrote these books to find joy, and she found that joy. I hope she continues to write in this world with these characters because they bring me joy too.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to Dani @daniallreads for coordinating this traveling ARC and to @BrambleRomance & @SaraRaasch for sending an advanced copy so we could do so! Also, thank you @NetGalley for the advanced digital copy and to @BrambleRomance for sending me an advanced physical copy as well.

While I felt like the ending to the first book in the Royals and Romance series wrapped up a bit too quickly, this sequel filled in all of the missing pieces perfectly.

With that said, I LOVED the first book in the series, so my expectations were very high with this one. I was NOT disappointed! There was so much that I loved!

And I thought the chemistry between Coal and Hex in the first book was intense … They don’t have ANYTHING on Kris and Loch.

If you enjoyed “The Nightmare Before Kissmas,” you’re going to love this one! If you haven’t read it yet, I do recommend reading it prior to picking this one up.

Read this if:
- you can’t get enough of Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day
- you love a sexy, artistic red-head & a tattooed, romantic poet
- you enjoy when enemies turn to lovers … and when they realize it’s not hate … its lust!

I think I know which holiday couple we are getting next — we are getting another one, right?! — and I’m so here for it! 🐰🍀

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!