A festive read with mystery and intrigue, and forbidden attraction.

When Juliet receives a chest and letters from her deceased grandmother, she doesn't know what to believe? And the fact that she comes from the secret village of Yule, and the handsome man she met at a hotel bar is infact a Guardian sworn to protect its secrets... even harder to believe. That is until an accidental ringing of a bell necklace catapults her straight into it.

Family secrets emerge, and Juliet's presence must be kept a secret, all whilst resisting her attraction to the dashing Will.

I enjoyed this a little more than the first book, but there was still something missing for me.

Juliet has never fit in with her family and longs for one that holds a place for her at the table, instead of just bringing her out to showcase for the holidays. When she meets Will, it turns out he has connections to a place she never knew existed, but one she belongs in. Will he be able to entrust her with his secrets, and can Juliet trust that he will be there for her? These are questions they both face, but more importantly can Will help her uncover her truth? For this book, I found myself wanting more of a complete conclusion, like a present wrapped in a bow: it felt unwrapped, with some questions that still needed answered. However, reading this story felt like watching an early 2000s Christmas movie. The lore that went into this town and its legends was so unique, especially with the 26 year old rule. It was well thought out and a magical read. I am hoping for more of this series.

This return visit to the super cosy and Christmassy village of Yule hasn't let me down. Snuggle down with a hot chocolate and immerse yourself in another fantasy romance with a festive theme, The characters are all likable and being set at Christmas makes it easy to suspend disbelief in order to fully embrace the story. It's what Ms. Callaghan does best, and it shows!

Return to Yule in this follow up to Kate Callaghan's The Naughty or Nice Clause! In 'Tis the Season for Secrets", Juliet Frost is about to learn her connection to the secret Christmas village and why her father was banished from the place years ago, that is, unless Will can intervene in time to protect the secrets of the real life North Pole. When the two find themselves snowed in and eager for a one night stand, everything that follows is understandably complicated.

I love the world of Yule that Callaghan has created in these books. It's a unique take on the Christmas town trope with some real stakes at play in protecting Yule's discovery from the outside world. Julia and Will were delightful main characters and I always enjoy a book that provides a found family to fill in the gap for the real one that is missing (either by circumstance or choice). Will and Juliet's Chemistry is wonderful and their "forbidden love" is definitely put to the test. While I tend to be partial to the "slow burn" as opposed to the "one night stand" trope, (and thus enjoyed book one a little bit more) this still fit the bill as an enjoyable feel good holiday romance. Getting to see Mason and Lyla from book one in their new happy life was simply icing on the cake for me! You can certainly read this as a stand alone, but I highly recommend the full series if you what some heartwarming ,romantic, north pole drama complete with snow, sleighs, reindeer and a nice helping of holiday spice.

Loved being brought back to the village of Yule! Kate has an amazing way of writing that makes you feel like you've been transported into the book. The village of Yule is the perfect setting for a Christmas book and I was so happy to return for a second time.

I will say that I definitely preferred The Naughty or Nice Clause to this one. I was so excited to read this one but I felt like it didn't quite captivate me as much as the other books I've read by the author. I think for me the main characters lacked a bit of chemistry, I don't know, I just struggled to feel the connection between the two of them.

Regardless, I still had a good time reading it and I will forever recommend reading Kate Callaghan's books as I think she's a fantastic author!

Tis The Season For Secrets is book #2 in the Village of Yule series by Kate Callaghan.

This was an enjoyable read following after The Naughty or Nice Clause. The descriptions of Yule make it feel real. This was a good Christmas story to read while staying warm and cozy by a fire.

Thank you to the author, CallaghanWriter, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Tis The Season For Secrets was a much anticipated follow up to The Naughty or Nice Clause (Village of Yule #1) and it did not disappoint. I enjoyed the story and watching Juliet's character develop as she learned more about her family's past. The chemistry between Juliet and Will was perfect and I really liked how characters from the first book were brought into the story without taking away from the main plot.

I loved going back to Yule with Mason and Lyla and seeing how their lives have changed and the important roles they play with Juliet's family. This book was another wonderful visit to Yule and I hope Kate Callaghan continues with a third book next year.

This is the perfect holiday romance book with just the right amount of spice and Christmas magic!

Thank you Net Galley and Kate Callaghan for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.
4.5 stars

Juliet has never gotten along with her family--and when a handsome stranger enters her life she finally begins to understand the decades of secrets that explain the strife. Will seems to know a lot about her--and when she accidentally transports them to the magical town of Yule, she finally gets those answers, as well.

There were times I was confused or found the story a bit hard to follow, and I wish we'd spent more time in Yule and more time getting details on backstory--it almost felt like two different stories. That being said, the premise was fun, I loved seeing the characters from the first book and getting hints at what the next book may be, and did enjoy it overall!

It's a cute story that'll put you in the holiday spirit ❄️
This story hooked me from the first lines, as the main character is doing everything she can to get promoted and become an editor for the publisher's she's working for. We meet her when she's reading some manuscripts, and that's also how she meets Will - when she's reading a manuscript at a bar. After the night she doesn't think she'll ever see him again, but their paths seem to be intertwined, and they keep bumping into each other. Her head is also preoccupied by trying to figure out a family secret but she has no idea Will has the answers for her!
This book will transport you to beautiful snowy New York, and the Village of Yule where the Christmas spirit is up all year 😁
There are two explicit scenes, and for me it was a bit too spicy, as I'm not a fan of ONS and going that fast to a physical relationship, but this book is well written overall and if themes like that don't bother you (or you'll just skip them ;)) then it's great!

How can a family chest cause so much festive trouble?

Tis the Season of Yule..

One enchanted festive village creates such a good festive read - Juliet alongside the other characters spread the perfect amount of festive cheer, mystery, comedy, sarcasm’ and family moments.

Initially I was a little lost with the characters connections but I shall be reading the first book to gain background knowledge of this.

Thank you to author Kate Callahan and Netgalley for the e-Arc in exchange of an honest review.

This is book 2 in the Village of Yule series. This the Season for Secrets makes me want to visit Yule, for real. Again, I wish this were a real place. One of the things that keeps bringing me back to Kate Callaghan's writing is how descriptive she is. Each book I have read by her, I feel immersed in the land that she has described. The characters are not always lovable at first, but I usually come around to them!

Thank you for the copy, this is my honest opinion.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!

Gifted an old family chest, aspiring editor Juliet Frost stumbles upon closely guarded family secrets... and her tranquil holiday season transforms into a whimsical circus of revelations. For starters, how is she supposed to process the fact that she is the outcome of a forbidden love affair - let alone that she has connections to some kind of magical Christmas village called Yule?

To complicate matters, the mysterious Will Duncan, whom she never thought she’d see again after a night of passion, reappears with the answers she seeks about her past. It swiftly becomes clear that he has plenty of secrets of his own. Is their chance meeting fate, or the result of a carefully laid plot? Juliet will have to battle her heart and her head to discover who she is... and where she truly belongs.

Review: This was such a cute read!! I recently read the first book in this series and absolutely loved it and when I saw book 2 I knew I had to read this one as well! A fun spin on the tale of the Frost legend, I love the idea behind the story. I do wish there had been more of a climax scene since there was so much buildup. I wish we could’ve seen Juliet and her mom stand up to the Frost family and see their reactions.

A great read to get you in the holiday mood!!!

I loved it so much! Kate Callaghan really knows how to write a seasonal and magical love story. Interconnected series have a special place in my heart - you get to go back to a place you love and see how your other favorite characters are doing, and I just love seeing them randomly pop up and interact with others. I was happy to see Lyla and Mason (and the whole Klaus family) again.

The only problem I had with this book was Juliet constantly running off without telling anyone and worrying everyone. I think it was around the fourth time that I was like “She seriously needs to stop doing that.” But other than that, I don’t have anything negative to say. I loved the book, and I especially liked the parallel between Juliet’s love story and her parents’. The confrontation with her father was very heartbreaking, but at the same time it allowed her to break away from her parents’ story and decide that she wasn’t going to give up on her love like her parents did, and protect the people she cares about even if she can’t go to Yule at all. In the end, everything concluded very nicely, and I’m glad that the Frost family didn’t get to go back to Yule. Mr Frost needs to sit down and set his priorities straight before even thinking about going back home.

The village of Yule is such a magical place. It makes me so happy to be back there and watch other characters fall in love with each other and the village. I cannot wait to go back to Yule again.

“Happy Christmas, your family comes from a mystical winter wonderland that’s kept secret from the rest of the world!”
Tis the Season for Secrets is book two in the Village of Yule series. The magical village of Yule is a secret village in the North Pole that has all the holiday goodness you could want! But when keeping secrets it’s important to only trust those who can keep the secrets, otherwise you could be kept out.

Juliet Frost didn’t have the best childhood with her father and stepmother. She was always on the outside unless there was a public event she needed to attend. So to finally discover information about her mother everything changes for her.

Will Duncan is tasked with protecting Yule’s identity. As a guardian he makes sure no one spills the beans about his hometown but when he is set to guard Juliet it’s difficult to not cross the lines.
“Everyone worth having comes with its challenges, but I’d give up everything I have just to spend my days with you.”

Juliet and Will were an unlikely pair but they were entertaining together. It’s difficult when everything is built of secrets but as things were slowly revealed their relationship became stronger. A lovely trip to Yule!
Thank you @katecallaghanwriter for the ARC!
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My rating: (4.5) ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
Spice level: (2) 🌶️🌶️

I really enjoyed the book; it’s the kind of Christmas story I was hoping for when I opened it. The story is infused with holiday spirit, mysteries, and a touch of magic. I haven’t read the previous book, but I assure you, I will fix that. This is a unique story that I haven’t encountered in other books before.

This story is about Juliet Frost, who one day discovers that her family history is shrouded in secrets, and the key to those secrets is the charming Will Duncan. The book is a blend of the story of "Romeo and Juliet" and Christmas story from Netflix at their finest. This is exactly the kind of story you want to read on Christmas Eve.

Tropes:
- one night stand
- winter wonderland
- family secrets
- found family
- forced proximity
- forbidden love
- holiday romance
- bodyguard & editor
- dual POV

I recommend this for everyone who loves movies in the spirit of "The Princess Switch," "The Knight Before Christmas," and "The Grinch."

Thank you to NetGalley and Kate Callaghan for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.

Cute Christmas read which was easy to dip in and out of during the busy period. Characters were fantastic but found the plot hard to follow during certain chapters

When Juliet is gifted an old family chest, her world is turned upside down. Not only is she the outcome of a forbidden love affair, but there is a magical Christmas village. Will keeps appearing in her life with answers about her past. Juliet has to figure out where she truly belongs.

This is the second book in the series. This is more spicy than the first book, but gives all the Christmas vibes like the first.

Thank you to Kate Callaghan, CallaghanWriter, and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second book in a series so I wasn’t sure how this was going to go since I did not read the Village of Yule #1. Thankfully, I don’t feel like not reading book 1 really had an impact on my understanding and enjoyment for book #2. I did notice that there were supporting characters from the first book and knowing how their story went is probably going to have a bigger impact when I finally get around to reading book #1.

With that out of the way, I will say that I typically find these holiday type books a little cheesy and heavy on the eye rolls for me. So…I was very shocked to quickly realize that I liked this one from the very start. This is a magical realism Christmas story. It had a very “Hallmark movie” feel without being totally corny. I think that it helped that the dialogue between characters felt very natural. Sometimes with these types of books the dialogue feels forced and unnatural which is a complete turn off for me. These characters were very well written with lots of emotional depth and loads of chemistry. The setting was dreamy and really tapped into that inner child…the one who wants Santa and the North Pole to be real forever. I could picture the little Village of Yule and I wanted to go there. This is a holiday romance and there was a mild amount of spice but I felt that it was tastefully written and not too over the top. My only complaint is that I feel like I didn’t quite get the closure that I wanted at the end. There are some things about certain characters and relationships that felt unfinished. However, this is definitely one of the better Christmas novels that I have read and I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes a good holiday romance with a little magic

"Tis The Season For Secrets" is a holiday book that gives you a good mix of excitement, romance, and Christmas spirit. The story of Juliet discovering family secrets in the magical village of Yule brings drama and fun to the story.

The book brings out the holiday spirit with its descriptions of Christmas traditions and small town charm. It feels like you're there, right in the middle of all the magic.

The romance between Juliet and Will is intense and adds an extra kick to the story. Even though their relationship develops quickly, it fits well with the dramatic plot. The spicy scenes are also well-written and add a little extra spice to the story.
Juliet's journey to uncover family secrets and find her own identity is both touching and relatable.

All in all, "Tis The Season For Secrets" is a book that combines Christmas magic with romance and drama. Perfect for cozy winter nights when you want to escape into a story that warms your heart. If you enjoy a bit of spice and a lot of holiday spirit, this book is worth reading.

I rate this book 3.5 stars.

A fun sequel to the Naughty or Nice Clause.

In Tis the Season for Secrets we meet Juliet Frost. Juliet has had a less than ideal existence raised by a disinterested father and a grandfather that dislikes her. The only member of the Frost family who looks out for her is her grandmother.

Following her grandfather's death Juliet receives a chest from her grandmother.

At the same time she meets the hunky Will Duncan, who after a one night stand keeps popping up everywhere she goes.

But when Juliet accidently wishes herself to Yule, she finds out Will is a guardian charged with keeping the secret of Yule safe...and that her whole family is exiled from the magical village.

A great sequel to a fun series.