The Book:
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren, 2020
The Characters:
Mae
Brothers Andrew and Theo
The Plot (from Goodreads):
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…but not for Maelyn Jones. She’s living with her parents, hates her going-nowhere job, and has just made a romantic error of epic proportions.
But perhaps worst of all, this is the last Christmas Mae will be at her favorite place in the world—the snowy Utah cabin where she and her family have spent every holiday since she was born, along with two other beloved families. Mentally melting down as she drives away from the cabin for the final time, Mae throws out what she thinks is a simple plea to the universe: Please. Show me what will make me happy.
The next thing she knows, tires screech and metal collides, everything goes black. But when Mae gasps awake…she’s on an airplane bound for Utah, where she begins the same holiday all over again. With one hilarious disaster after another sending her back to the plane, Mae must figure out how to break free of the strange time loop—and finally get her true love under the mistletoe.
The Ending:
Mae and Andrew end up together. Benny buys the cabin and Andrew proposes there.
The Review:
In a Holidaze has made the rounds on Bookstagram, and I’m definitely glad I got my hands on a copy. What a cute little Christmastime rom-com! My Christmas was (like many people) unnaturally quiet this year, and this book made me nostalgic for our normal crowd. Also for a white Christmas! I love nothing more than a good holiday romance.
The Groundhog Day aspect had me a little skeptical going into it, but man did they pull it off. In fact, I found myself wishing for more restarts just to shake things up again! I loved all of the characters–the authors really nailed the quirks of a family (chosen or otherwise) and how everyone’s personalities just work together.
This quick, entertaining read was exactly what I needed in the wake of the holidays.
Love Christmas romances? Check out my holiday book master list here.
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