Publishing date: 6 November 2023
Rating: ★★★.5 → ★★★★
Spice: none


Such a quick, fun, light read. The main characters Gwen and Logan are so similar but from “different worlds”. What I liked about this story was the teasing and banter between the characters and how endearing the nicknames they have for each other. The writing was great, easy to read and the author built the plot really well. I really enjoyed how Logan helped Gwen (with her business and with her confidence) it was lovely to see her believing him more and more instead of letting the little voice win. The parents of both main characters I instantly disliked I hate reading about parents who are awful especially when the kids don’t/aren’t able to defend/stand up for themselves, it just makes me so sad for the characters (which I guess the author is doing their job right then if it gives me feelings).
I didn’t like how her sister was making her do things for her mum even though she knows the bad blood between Gwen and their mother. I’m glad I got to read this story because if your only problem is shitty parents in a book you’re doing something right. I will be for sure checking Lucy’s other books because I do like her writing style a lot.

Thank you NetGalley and Lucy Day for gifting me an ARC for an honest review in return.

One Sweet Holiday is an easy and wholesome read full of likeable and relatable characters. Tropes galore including: instalove, forced proximity and fake dating.

If good intentions were a person, he would be called Logan Fyfe. This is what a green flag of a book boyfriend is.

Gwen is ridiculously relatable - who isn’t an over thinker? Who doesn’t let this over thinking get in the way of life? Who’s a isn’t a ‘yes’ person? Just me? Ok…

This book has basically everything you want: complicated family dynamics, good story, good character development.

At points, the writing felt a little long-winded, but was overall a fun read.

A sweet holiday romance but the story fell flat with a fairly one dimensional male lead. The book also introduced a ton of other elements adding to the drama which either were rarely mentioned after their big moment or never resolved.

Swoon worthy! Oh my, I loved this book so much! It didn't feel like just another holiday book with the same cringe hallmark concept. The characters had beautiful depth and the twist felt natural. It has an actual plot instead of the normal short holiday books. It is a slowww burn but has the happiest of endings.

This was such a sweet holiday read and I loved it!



This was such a sweet holiday read. I loved it!

Christmas season is always busy for Gwen Griffin, she owns a coffee shop in Jasmine Falls, South Carolina and is branching out to making cakes and treats for parties. This season is going to be even busier, her sister Victoria is getting married and Gwen is maid of honor and making the cake. Gwen is trying to do everything herself to prove to everyone that she can do it and is a success but her toxic mother thinks the bakery is just a hobby and is only focused on finding Gwen a date to the wedding. Logan knew Theo, the groom, in school and decided to spend a month before the wedding hiding from his dysfunctional Scottish family in order to make a decision about his future with the family company. He rented a house from Victoria that is next to Gwen's and from their first meeting sparks fly. Gwen introduces him to the holiday celebrations in Jasmine Falls. The more time they spend together the more Logan wants to help Gwen and take care of her. But Gwen struggles to accept help, no one has ever taken care of her, Will they find a way to trust each other and communicate what they truly want?

A story of having the courage to create the life you want and to find a way to believe in yourself,












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Thank you for the book in exchange for my honest review.

Initially, I had high hopes for this one, due to the unique plot, the cover, and the title. However, I slowly lost interest as the story went on — the plot lacked enthusiasm, for me at least. It’s cute if you like rekindled romance and family drama. I never rate a book less than one or two stars anymore, so I’m giving this one three stars.

Super cute Holiday Romance without beating you over the head with Christmas. It was satisfying and let me feeling warm and fuzzy. The descriptions painted an easy picture and added to the overall vibe of the story. I am not one to show much emotion while reading but this one made me chuckle in several instances. The main character was very relatable and made me feel like I was reading about myself at points. The main character was considered bigger than average, but she did not feel sorry for herself, and it wasn't a big deal made about it which I really liked. Overall, I would definitely recommend this, if you are looking for a quick Romance that will make you feel good inside.

this sweet holiday rom-com follows a baker and the towns new mystery man. i thought this book was very cute and definitely a sweet read. the characters all were very dynamic and even though the story was at times hard to get into it wrapped up very nicely. this book felt like a hallmark movie on a December day!

'One Sweet Holiday' follows Gwen Griffin as she attempts to survive the holiday season in her small town. Preparing for her sister's wedding, her mother's holiday party, and the town auction, Gwen is bombarded with her cafe as well as the town's rumor mill. Being single in the holidays is Gwen's worst nightmare. Enter Logan Fyfe, a Scottish millionaire who moves in next door and her sister's fiance's friend. Gwen and Logan end up in a fake-dating scenario while navigating whether the feelings go beyond fake. This was a quick holiday read that is perfect for a cozy, snowy day!

A classic rom-com custom-made for a Hallmark movie.

Logan, with his rippling muscles and Irish brogue, sweeps into Jasmine Falls to escape his family under the pretense of attending a college buddy's wedding. The Maid-of-Honor and next-door-neighbor, Gwen, is a baking extraordinaire that lacks confidence due to a failed engagement and less than supportive parents.

With class holiday themes events around the small town, Logan and Gwen's many tropes (fake relationship, different social classes, holiday fling) lead readers down a lighthearted, feel good path to finding true love. Aside from the many food based similes, there's not much about this book that I didn't enjoy...

Overall: 4.5 stars

I'll tell my students about: language, sex, alcohol, death

**Thank you to NetGalley and Blue Crow Publishing for the free ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.**

This one was super cute - I am not really a lovey dovey reader, not much of a rom com reader but i loved the main characters, the chemistry and everthing in between.

Would recommend

4 stars

I did not think I was a romance girlie, I read this to mark a space on my bookish bingo card. I can confirm now I am a romance girlie. I read this book in a day, I couldn't put it down. It wasn't until I was finished I discovered it's 3rd in a series but I feel like that doesn't matter here. I slept on it before rating and reviewing because first I thought wow 5 stars, then I over analyzed it and was like maybe it's 4 stars. Was it perfect? Who can say. Maybe the things I was slightly annoyed with are just par for romance books (I am new here after all). The use of full names and nicknames (Lancelot? Stop it.) Pet names (sweetheart, gorgeous) doesn't do much for me. Also the already tall FMC meets a man who towers over her and the he meets her friends who then tower over him. Does not compute. I know it sounds like I didn't like it but I did. I was giggling and smiling like a fool over how cute and cozy this was. There wasn't spice like I was expecting, just mild "almosts" so if you're looking for spice, this isn't for you. I also actually liked Gwen (FMC), I could relate to her, her family issues, heartbreak, not being able to ask for help, not wanting to be rescued. I loved the way Logan (MMC) spoke to her and about her. I love the he falls first trope. I also apparently like fake dating. This book didn't have any dramatic plot twists, if you think it's going to happen it happens pretty much.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I would have enjoyed the book more if the characters were more multi-dimensional. I found Logan to be unrealistic and way out there. I’m sure many readers will enjoy it but it wasn’t really for me.

Sometimes a holiday rom-com is a lovely way to sweeten up this sometimes stressful season.

In this story, the main character Gwen owns a bakery in her hometown of Jasmine Falls. Gwen suffers from some self doubt in business, and in love, as her ex-fiancé ended their engagement right before their wedding. When her sister’s upcoming wedding means that the wealthy, handsome Scotsman Logan Fyfe, an old college friend of the groom, shows up in town for a few weeks before the wedding, the story kicks off into high drive.

This story will appeal to fans of closed door romances and the insta-love trope. The story addresses the challenges of difficult family relationships which was very well done. I enjoyed one sweet holiday.

Thank you to Blue Crow Publishing and Netgalley for the electronic advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

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𝒪𝓃𝑒 𝒮𝓌𝑒𝑒𝓉 𝐻𝑜𝓁𝒾𝒹𝒶𝓎 ⭐️ 𝐿𝓊𝒸𝓎 𝒟𝒶𝓎
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Release Date: 6th November 2023
Page Count: 326
Stars: ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

𝘖𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘤𝘰𝘮—𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭-𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘯𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘣𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳?

If you are looking for a wholesome, warming, funny love story then look no further! This book was enjoyable and fun to read, with relatable characters and a great storyline full of positivity and enthusiasm.
I would definitely recommend it for your TBR lists. I am so glad I discovered this author and I can’t wait to read more of her books.

I appreciate the opportunity to read this ARC and give an honest review.
I was really excited to read a holiday book about fake dating, but found it lacking on both the holiday theme as well as the fake dating. However, if you are looking for an Insta-love story where a hot billionaire “completes” a female lead despite her endless self loathing then this is for you! This was definitely an easy read, but not at the top of my list.
Things that worked: doting male MC with a calming presence, the baking references, holiday vibes (although I do think this book could have used more scenes like the friend’s Christmas party), a lovely & supportive sister relationship
Things that didn’t work for me: the nicknames she game the guy (Lancelot, Bond, hot Scot.. sadly none of these did it for me), the fact they “loved” each other after just a few weeks with very little chemistry imo (I think I need at least one sex scene to fully enjoy a romance.. not just “steamy kissing”), the pointless side plots... ie the mom’s bullying, the grandpa dying/family business narrative, and the sister leaving her husband at the alter. I would have rather had less of the side stories and more material that helped me connect with the love story.

I’m usually not a fan of closed door romance but this was too cute, and was saved by the fake dating - one of my fav tropes. Add in a little Christmas spirit, and I’m here for it. It’s literally a hallmark movie and sometimes, that’s just what you need.

I really enjoyed this book, and am so glad I discovered this author. Looking forward to reading more from Lucy Day.
Both leading characters are so full of depth that you are drawn to keep reading about them. I liked how the romance developed and how Logan helped Gwen to learn to feel better about herself and her need to constantly put others first. He is dealing with his own family issues but doesn’t stop him from putting himself out in lots of little ways to show his love for her.

Give me all the Christmas Romances! I just love this cover. I just wanted to hug Gwen. I know she is super happy for her sister getting married but it is also hard on her since her wedding did not go as planned. Then her sister's husband to be thinks it's a good idea to invite Gwen's ex to the wedding. Why even!!?? Thank goodness for the hot guy neighbor Logan! He is just perfect for Gwen. I cannot wait to read more from this author. Thank you to NetGalley and Blue Crow Publishing for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

Give me alll the FAKE DATING tropes! I honestly love them and this book did it so well!!!! Throw in a Scotsman as well, then who am I to not love this book? It made me laugh and just generally gave me all the feels and it was just so cute!