The Book:
The Holiday Honeymoon Switch by Julia McKay
Published: October 8, 2024 by G.P. Putnam’s Sons
Date read: November 6, 2024
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The Characters:
Holly and Aiden
Ivy and Oliver
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The Plot (from Goodreads):
Holly Beech and Ivy Casey are bury-the-body besties. They’re so in sync, they even look alike. So when Holly’s fiancé jilts her, leaving her in shock and with a nonrefundable honeymoon, Holly convinces Ivy to switch places. Ivy will go on the Hawaiian honeymoon her best friend can’t bear to take alone, while Holly escapes to Ivy’s rented Hudson Valley cabin to binge-watch holiday movies and heal.
But Holly’s wallowing is interrupted when her rugged Airbnb host turns out to be her high school academic rival who’s had a major glow-up. Meanwhile, Ivy’s (now Hawaiian) annual solo art retreat is upended when Holly’s ex-fiancé checks into the honeymoon suite—with a new woman. Raging and bedless, the last thing Ivy expects is for the hot hotel bartender to come to her rescue. Against all odds, this Christmas might prove the most magical yet.
My Review:
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This vacation swap storyline was an absolute blast. Holly is left at the altar and convinces her best friend Ivy to go on her honeymoon in her place. In return, Holly takes Ivy’s cabin in upstate NY for a quiet place to lick her wounds.
This is a quick, easy read that is sure to leave you loving all four main characters. I loved both settings: the beaches of Hawaii compared with the snowy cabin in the woods. Holly and Ivy have such a sweet, dedicated friendship.
I do have to say that insta-love isn’t my favorite, and I didn’t find these relationships to be that believable outside of vacation flings. Especially in Holly’s case–you’re probably not going to fall in love just a few days after being left at the altar. Regardless, it’s a fun read and both men are sweeties.
This book doesn’t scream Christmas or holiday, so if you’re looking for a rom-com with just a hint of holiday vibes, this one is for you.
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