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My December Darling by Lauren Asher
5.0

🎄💉 Christmas meets Grey’s Anatomy vibes? Sign me up! This holiday novella delivers ALL the cozy drama and swoon worthy moments you could want from a small town winter romance. In true Lauren Asher fashion, there is the right amount of tension, drama, angst, romance, and spice. 

Catalina, our feisty and closed off nurse, is the maid of honor at her sister’s wedding—to her ex. Talk about awkward! Enter Luke Darling, the best man, who just so happens to be her ex’s charming and infuriatingly gorgeous best friend. The tension is instant, the banter is electric, and the forbidden romance? Chef’s kiss.

✨ Highlights you’ll love:

Luke Darling: Outgoing, determined, and so sweet he might melt all the snow in Lake Wisteria. He’s the perfect sunshine contrast to Catalina. Paging Dr. Darling, the hot but sweet doctor!
Catalina Martinez: Her sharp wit and guarded heart make you root for her as she navigates all the holiday chaos and the growing attraction to her ex's best friend while balancing being the maid of honor at her sister and ex's wedding (whew, that's a lot!).
Small town holiday magic: From twinkling lights to cozy fireplaces, Lake Wisteria feels like the perfect escape.
Drama with heart: The family dynamics, the history with her ex, and the moral dilemma of falling for Luke will keep you hooked.

📖 Favorite tropes:

Grumpy x Sunshine
Brother’s Best Friend (but make it her ex’s BFF)
Small Town Christmas Charm
Slow Burn with explosive chemistry
A LEGO nerd! 

With witty banter, heartfelt moments, and a swoon worthy romance that feels like opening the perfect gift on Christmas morning, My December Darling is a must read for fans of Lauren Asher and anyone looking for their next holiday romance obsession.

❄️ Warning: You may want to pack your bags for Lake Wisteria and accidentally bump into a Darling of your own. 😉