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See You Next Winter by Holly June Smith
5.0

đź“– Title: See You Next Winter
đź–‹ Author: Holly June Smith
🌶️ Spice Level: (5/5, extreme holiday heat!)
✨ Tropes: Friends with benefits, second-chance romance, childhood friends to lovers, holiday reunions
📏 Length: 236 pages (perfect for a cozy winter weekend!)

I was BEYOND excited to receive this ARC because I absolutely loved Can I Tell You Something? and I needed Kayla and Ryan's story! Let me just say, it did not disappoint. I am obsessed with this book! Thank you SO much, Holly June Smith! ❤️

Since childhood, Kayla and Ryan have spent their Christmases in a picture-perfect snowy village in the Alps. Fast forward to their teen years, and they decide to “upgrade” their holiday friendship to a seasonal friends-with-benefits situation—two weeks a year, no strings attached. But after one particularly intense winter, Ryan suddenly stops coming to the Alps, leaving Kayla with her heart frozen over and wondering what went wrong.

Now, years later, Ryan is back, and he’s ready to thaw out all those unresolved feelings. He thought he could get over Kayla by cutting her off, but spoiler alert—he can’t. This time around, he’s hoping they can make more than just winter memories. Will Kayla take a leap of faith on a future with Ryan, or will her heart remain guarded? Will they finally have more than just next winter?

You know the kind of chemistry where every glance, every touch, every single brush of fingertips has your heart racing? Ryan and Kayla have it. This book will keep you on the edge, begging for these two to get out of their own way and just admit what’s so obvious to everyone around them. THEY NEED TO BE TOGETHER! FOREVER! None of the seasonal, once a year only stuff. But alas, they are stubborn and don't realize that each feels the same way and they could make it work! 

Imagine a setting that’s a mix of cozy cabins, twinkling lights, and snowflakes drifting down over mountains. Holly June Smith has written the ultimate holiday dreamscape, perfect for nights curled up under a blanket. It’s Hallmark vibes but with WAY more spice and emotional depth. There's angst, there's tension, there's a tug of war called love, but there's also Christmas and snow and winter!

If you’re in the mood for something bittersweet yet heartwarming, See You Next Winter has that blend of holiday nostalgia, regret, and new beginnings. It’s just the right length to devour in one weekend, with plenty of hot chocolate on standby!. 

See You Next Winter delivers all the cozy, heart-tugging, and passion-filled moments you want in a holiday romance. It’s perfect for anyone who loves friends-to-lovers, second chances, and the magic of snowy, wintry nights spent with the one who gets away... every end of winter. 🌌💖

Seriously, if you’re looking for your next winter romance obsession, Holly June Smith has you covered! Grab your mittens and let yourself get swept away. 🧤✨