This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year, and it absolutely delivered! My heart broke for Charlotte from the start—her strained relationship with her mother hit close to home. By the end, I was so happy to see her find her own little found family.

I wasn’t sure about Brighton at first, but as more layers of her character were revealed, I completely understood her. This book brought so many feels—heartache, joy, and everything in between—but it also had so much fun and charm.

As always, Ashley Herring Blake’s side characters were fantastic and added so much depth to the story. This is a beautifully written, emotionally rich holiday read.