This is the BEST holiday romance I have ever read! the tension, banter, rom-com feel felt so realistic and allowed me to binge read it so easily (this is one you definitely won't want to put down) I definitely will be reading tons more from Catherine Walsh!

4.5 ⭐️
Can’t believe it took me so long to get to this!!! I had read Catherine’s first release which I loved and this was just the perfect holiday romance and cutest story. Absolutely loved our mcs and the premise. Read the second book in this series as well which I also loved!!! Highly recommend

Thank you so much for the copy netgalley and Bookouture!

Catherine Walsh can do no wrong. This adorable festive romance is a friends to lovers and forced proximity trope and is super cute. I loved both characters and their families (who were so relatable).

The story follows two friends who catch a flight together back to Ireland every year, interspersed with flashbacks from previous flights they've taken, it explores the awful trek of a journey they take to get to Ireland when the planes are grounded due to a snow storm.

My only complaint about this story is I would have loved it to be dual POV.

I would recommend this book to anyone that needs a little christmas boost. It makes you feel warm, fuzzy and festive with no real third act break-up (total win!).
Spice level: 🌶🌶🌶/5

Snowed in for the holidays? So is our couple. This is is a super cute, yet predictable, holiday rom-com. This slightly over the top story line will have you laughing in stitches while dreaming of far off travels and love songs.
So grab some cocoa, find a fire, or just a cozy blanket, and dive into your next favorite holiday romance. #bookboyfriend #christmasromcom

Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh is a charming and heartwarming tale perfect for anyone who loves a festive friends-to-lovers story. Molly and Andrew have shared a quirky holiday tradition for a decade, sitting together on the same flight home to Ireland. But when a snowstorm threatens Andrew’s cherished Christmas plans, Molly takes on the mission to get him home—no matter how many taxis, planes, and trains it takes. Walsh captures the magic of friendship and the spark of romance beautifully, making this a delightful read for the holiday season that will leave you cheering for love and adventure.

I absolutely loved this book!!! Start to finish!! It was one of the best romances I have read in a long time! The kind where you constantly smile because yeah, the couple is just that cute. I could go on and on about Molly and Andrew, but really readers you just need to pick this one up!!

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

“Holiday Romance” is a holiday treat! A creative take on the typical holiday rom com. Readers might find themselves wanting to also be stuck in a snow storm… Highly recommend as a book for your holiday getaways!

I absoloutely loved this from Catherine Walsh. Brilliant characters, fab story - just an all rounder. Love a Christmassy book too.
Ticks all my boxes!!

Holiday romcom… say less!! 😍😍 hilarious and wonderful. Perfect for the holidays… or anytime for that matter!!!! Gives me all the hallmark vibes

A fun holiday romcom that can be read anytime of year. The characters have depth and you will fall in love with them. A great pick me up!

You can’t go wrong with a Catherine Walsh book. This one is no exception. It’s fun and romantic but also has a lot of depth. I liked the concept of this book a lot with the two main character’s friendship developing over the years. It genuinely felt realistic how they started to have feelings for each other and not one of those insta-love storylines. This book felt like one of those feel good Christmas movies you put on to get in the festive spirit. If you’re a fan of friends to lovers you love this. I really liked the fact the author decided to jump from past to present so we as readers got more of an understanding of how the two became friends and how it blossomed. I also enjoyed that the characters had other things going on in their lives, with work and family, not just the romance element of the book. It made it a lot more interesting to read. Definitely pick this up if you’re looking for a new Rom-com to read!

I devoured this in one sitting on my plane ride home for Christmas break and loved it! It was a mix of People We Meet on Vacation meets CLo vibes and was the perfect plane read! I can’t wait to read Snowed In! You can find this one on KU!

Meh. I couldn’t get past the main characters and their interactions from the beginning. I wasn’t a fan of them and I think that ruined the book for me.

My favorite holiday read this year, I LOVED it! Walsh always writes such relatable characters, perfection!

I do love a holiday romance, and this was such a cute concept, I really enjoyed it! Romance with holiday magic, yes please!

Easy reading romance between friend. Cute and uplifting with holiday magic. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher.

It took me a few tries to get into this book but once I got past the beginning, I couldn't stop reading. Loved the characters and the plot and looking forward to reading another book by Catherine Walsh!

A great friends to lovers tale. Molly and Andrew take the same flight every year at Christmas, heading home from Chicago to Ireland. This year, storms ground their flight and Monlly stops at nothing go get Andrew home for Christmas. Their journey had my head spinning and I was tired just reading it! It was lovely to watch their relationship develop in flashbacks to previous flights, and watch it blossom into something new on their mammoth journey! Great writing, well rounded characters and a happy ending! Lush!

This was a really engaging and entertaining book. I immediately liked Molly and Andrew. They are sympathetic characters and the writer does well to create individual portraits of them, their lives and values whilst developing an undeniable chemistry and affection between them. I loved the timelines, which incorporated an opportunity for us to see how their slow burn romance has developed. I appreciated that the bedroom action was kept mostly private as I'm a bit of a prude for full blown steam! The ending, where we got a better glimpse into their lives, traditions and heritage in Ireland was really heartwarming. This book has some really touching moments, some really funny moments and some really twisty moments. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can't wait to read more by this author!

10 years and 10 flights together... Molly & Andrew accidentally started a tradition of getting the Chicago to Dublin flight home at Christmas together, and gradually are great friends after a rocky start! I really enjoyed this rom-com, a bit of Christmassy spirit without being overly predictable or too cheesy! They have a great chemistry and are well-developed characters with their own flaws, issues and classic bad timing that evolve throughout the story. I liked the way the story is interspersed with the flashbacks to each flight to explain how we have got to flight 10 and the disastrous situation the storm puts them in for their Christmas at home. I liked the wider characters, especially the families in Ireland. A definite bit of Christmas Cheer!