This is not a holiday love story. No holiday vibes and minimal romance… just a speeding train of instant attraction/love that completely derails this from the story I thought it’d be. I feel like Beat and Melody’s moms aren’t the only ones being tricked (yes, those are their names and it’s supposed to be a “coincidence”).

I was interested enough to keep reading, but mostly because of the premise of two adult children of rockstars’ attempting to reunite their mothers’ band by Christmas Eve. However, this quickly becomes the backdrop to a connection that feels more like straight up lust than actual love. This would be fine, if the reader weren’t expected to believe that the MCs are somehow destined to be together.

I feel like this would’ve been a crazy reality show to watch, so it’s easy to see why some people are entertained by this story. But for me, it was more like a wreck that I kept looking back on (ok, I’m done with the puns 🤭). I’m starting to think I won’t like any of Tessa Bailey’s books as much as I loved her Bellinger Sisters duology…

Anyway, if you’re looking for a spicy novel with ridiculous twists and reality show vibes, then pick up this quick read any time of year. Any format will do, but I suggest the audiobook if you’re going to read this. 

Honestly, I think the only reason I finished reading this is because I was listening to the audiobook and could multitask. The narrators, Brooke Bloomingdale and James Gloucester do an excellent job of keeping the reader engaged and able to distinguish between the many characters.