THE PERFECT BOOK FOR ALL THE 'BER MONTHS! I am obsessed with this book. 

If cozy, small-town romance with a side of healing and a dash of bakery magic is your vibe, If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia is going to be your next feel good read! This book brings the heat of a slow burn romance along with the warmth of a holiday story, all set in the charming town of Copper Run, Vermont. It's seriously a perfect homage to Gilmore Girls and I love it so much. 

Meet Michelle, who is freshly divorced and maybe a little lost, trying to run her mom’s B&B with questionable baked goods and even more questionable small talk. Enter Cliff, her ruggedly hot single dad neighbor who wears flannel like a dream and knows his way around a kitchen (yes, his baked goods are that good!). Cliff is the ultimate small town golden boy, and let’s just say he’s hard to ignore—even though she’s only in town for three months before she heads back to her big city life and job in Seattle. 

The chemistry between these two is chef’s kiss, and the banter is equal parts awkward and adorable. I especially loved how both Cliff and Michelle were told they were either "too much" or "not enough" in their lives but found their perfect match within each other. I absolutely adored Cliff's girls; hilarious and sassy and the perfect addition to this story. Cliff’s fatherly moments with his daughters only add to his charm, and despite her best intentions, Michelle can’t help but fall for him. 

The book captures that small town holiday vibe so well you can practically smell the baked goods, but the looming deadline to leave adds a twist of bittersweet tension. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a swoony, small town romance that feels like a warm blanket and hot cocoa. But be ready for all the feels when these two finally let their guards down! 🥰

The epilogue is seriously one of the cutest things I have EVER read and I'm so happy that Julie Olivia decided to write it that way. It was PERFECT.