I first read this a couple of years ago and really liked it at the time, but never got around to reviewing it. Since it's such a short read, and I wanted to continue the series, I decided to re-read it and finally give it a proper review. Unfortunately, I liked it less the second time around, but I'd say it's a solid 3.5-star read for me.

First of all, if you're looking for cheesy, unapologetically heavy-handed Christmas themes, look no further (and I'm not saying this as an insult, because that's what I like about this story!). The main character's name is Holly Mistletoe Winters, her sisters' names are Ginger and Noel, the entire story revolves around Christmas and related celebrations... you won't find a more Christmas-y story than this one, I think.

While I like the holiday elements and enjoy the writing and humor, Holly's character is a bit difficult to deal with. The novella relies pretty heavily on miscommunication and Holly being absolutely oblivious, and while she does grow as a character in the end, it's still a bit... annoying, to put it frankly.

That said, it's still a cute story, quick and worth the read, and I'll probably continue the series to see what happens with Holly's sisters.