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One grumpy city veterinarian. One hot single dad. And a winter cabin full of naughty decisions just waiting to happen, in this holiday novella by bestselling authors Kels & Denise Stone.

After walking in on her boyfriend mid-thrust with someone who wasn’t her, Joy Winters is labeled an emotionally unavailable workaholic. One too many wines later, she drunkenly books a last-minute getaway as far from New York City as her dignity will take her. The reindeer sanctuary on the property needs a veterinarian. Joy is desperate for a distraction.

Enter Jamie Wilder: mustache-haver, reindeer wrangler, and Joy’s host in Cranberry Hollow, Maine. He’s just trying to keep the sanctuary running and his twins happy through another chaotic holiday season—not fall for the snappy city vet. But as Joy throws herself into helping his animals, Jamie starts to feel that warm feeling he hasn’t felt in his heart (or other places) for a very long time.

Review

Overall, A Cozy Holiday is exactly what the title and description allude to, a cozy holiday novella. Although the characters could be overly quirky and a bit childish (specifically Jamie’s sister), it is undeniably charming, cute, and enjoyable. The strongest aspect of this novella was the relationship between Jamie and Joy. They completely sell the book with their comedic, heartfelt, and chemistry-filled moments.

The weakest point lies in Joy’s relationship with Jamie’s kids. The development there felt rushed and superficial. Additionally, I also didn’t love that Joy moved to Cranberry Hollow. The small town lacked any distinct personality, and I would have loved for her story to end differently, perhaps with her moving back to the city with Jamie and his twins. But this is a holiday novella, so I can’t complain too much.

Final Thoughts

A Cozy Holiday delivers exactly what it promises: a cute, cozy holiday novella with plenty of charm. Although some aspects of the story feel undeveloped and unsatisfying, Jamie and Joy’s romance carries the story.

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