I really like this book.
Let me start by telling everyone-- DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE TITLE! The story wasn’t what I expected at all. Yes it starts at an office Christmas party but it isn’t a Christmas story per
se. What it is, is a very HOT quick read
that happens to start with a meeting at the Christmas party but it isn’t the
predictable story that we often see this time of the year.
Olive Harper is tasked with organizing the office Christmas
party for the law firm where she works.
She wants everything to be different this year. The biggest difference is not having the party
at a hotel where rooms are readily available for office hooks-ups at the end of
the night. She also invites spouses and
significant others, making the party more family friendly. At the end of the night, the party is a big
success except one guest becomes very drunk and is found passed out after
everyone, except Olive left. The
interaction between the country club manager and Olive is funny. The passed out guest is Murphy Scott, the
brother of the new partner that Olive doesn't know. Olive can’t get in touch with anyone with the
new partner’s phone number and takes Murphy home to sleep it off on her
couch.
I really, really love the main characters in this story. Olive Harper is the type of heroine that
really appeals to me and makes me want to read more. She is strong and secure in her career and
her life. She isn’t into committed
relationships but she knows how to have fun and be a good friend.
Murphy Scott! This is
one hot, hot, hot alpha male with a great sense of humor. He is a good friend and the kind of boss
everyone wants. I just loved everything
about this guy. He is a loving son and an
attentive date. I can’t think of
anything negative to say about him.
The story switches from Olive’s to Murphy’s point of view. This
is becoming a favorite technique for me.
We learn a lot about these two characters as we get in their head. For me, switching the pov makes the story
real and allows me connect emotionally with each character.
It is commendable that Ms. Benson didn’t take the story down
a predictable path. (I can’t really say too
much because it will be a major spoiler.)
It suffices to say you will not be disappointed in the way the story
plays out. The couple runs into ups and
downs as expected because they need to work through a long distance
relationship. The distance is fun
because they have some really hot and fun sexting and skyping. It is most enjoyable, sometimes funny and
sometimes sexy but all the time entertaining.
This is my first Jennifer Benson book. I enjoyed it so much I will definitely look
for some more. Secret Santa is a
standalone book but I hope Ms. Benson writes some more about Murphy and Olive
and/or the other members of the law firm.
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