Book Review: Big Nick Energy by Morgan Elizabeth

Title: Big Nick Energy

Author: Morgan Elizabeth

Series/Standalone: Seasons of Revenge Series (Book #4)

Genre: Romance, Christmas, Contemporary, Adult

Pages: 294

Publisher: Self-Published

Year Published: 2023

Format: Ebook (Kindle Unlimited)

First Line: "'I'm going on a date tonight,' Connor says into the phone."

"When Connor Finch insists his one-time Tinder Match, Shae, comes to his dad's house for Thanksgiving with her two daughters, it's because he refuses to let them be alone on her first holiday post-divorce.

But when she arrives at the Christmas tree farm and ranch he grew up on, she meets his father- the crazy tall, built, golden retriever cowboy who tells her girls about the magic of the stupid elf on a shelf.

Of course, when she later corners him and tells him thanks a lot for nothing and that she's way too overwhelmed to have to deal with yet another responsibility, he feels terrible.

So terrible, he finds himself driving two hours every night just to deliver an elf, move him about, and create some Christmas magic for her girls. 

But what happens when he decides meeting her the way he did was some kind of Christmas miracle, and he needs to convince Shae to give him a shot?"

My Rating: 4.5/5

This was such a fun and sweet book, in comparison with Tis the Season (which I also really enjoyed). This had so many tropes that I enjoyed, and while I haven't read a slow burn that was this good in a while I loved it. I think the characters were super well written, the dual p.o.v was excellent and it was the perfect mix of hallmark and smutty. I would strongly recommend it for the holiday season. 

Thanks for reading,

Sidny

Book Review: A Wedding in December by Sarah Morgan

 Title:  A Wedding in December

Author: Sarah Morgan

Series/Standalone: Standalone

Genre: Adult, Romance, Christmas

Pages: 366

Publisher: HQN

Year Published: 2019

Format: Audiobook

"In the snowy perfection of Aspen, the White family gathers for youngest daughter Rosie's whirlwind Christmas wedding. First to arrive are the bride's parents, Maggie and Nick. Their daughter's marriage is a milestone they are determined to celebrate wholeheartedly, but they are hiding a huge secret of their own: they are on the brink of divorce. After living apart for the last six months, the last thing they need is to be trapped together in an irresistibly romantic winter wonderland.

Rosie's older sister, Katie, is also dreading the wedding. Worried that impulsive, sweet-hearted Rosie is making a mistake, Katie is determined to save her sister from herself! If only the irritatingly good-looking best man, Jordan would stop interfering with her plans...

Bride-to-be Rosie loves her fiance but is having serious second thoughts. Except everyone has arrived- how can she tell them she's not sure? As the big day gets closer, and emotions run even higher, this is one White family Christmas none of them will ever forget."

My Rating: 4/5

This was supposed to be a book club book for December, but my hold at the library came early and I started it early to make sure that I wouldn't let my loan go to waste. Well, it was by far a quicker read than I anticipated. This story follows three women, Maggie, Katie and Rosie, a mother and two daughters who are at vastly different times in their lives. There is Maggie who is entering a stage in her relationship that she never anticipated and we follow as she pretends to still be content in her relationship. We follow Katie after a traumatic event and deciding where she wants to go next in her life, and Rosie as she explores her doubts and independence. I enjoyed Maggie and Katie the most, I found them the most relatable. I will say that this story is very much hallmark Christmas movie with a few more sex scenes. So if that is what you are looking for this time of year I would strongly recommend. The men in these stories are also pretty good, although their traits do blend together a little bit (all nice, respectful dudes). 

Thanks for reading,

Sidny