I didn’t get to read as many holiday books as I had planned over Christmas.  BUT.  This book.  It made up for all of the ones I didn’t get to.  I was completely drawn into this delightful book!  

 

Duke Actually was exactly what I wanted in a holiday read… a bit of a fairy tale, enemies-to-friends-to lovers story that referenced Love Actually and Dirty Dancing.  Need I say more?  

 

Dani never expected to invite Max into her world.  She had sworn off all men, and her focus was on her career.  Plus, Max had quite the reputation as a playboy, and Dani had no use for men like that.  But after a spur of the moment invite, Dani quickly realized that Max could make a great ally…and maybe even a good friend.  

 

What I loved most about this book was how Dani and Max cultivated such an enviable friendship.  First and foremost, they were friends.  And when that friendship bloomed into something more, it made that slow build 100% worth it.  

 

The holidays may be over, but I wouldn’t brush this one off just because it’s holiday themed.  It’s a story worth reading any time of year.  But if you’re determined to keep festive reads in the November-December timeframe, make this book top of your 2022 holiday list!  

 

Thank you Jenny Holiday, Avon, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an advanced copy of this book.