Friday 16 October 2020

*** Review *** IN A HOLIDAZE by Christina Lauren

In a Holidaze

One Christmas wish, two brothers, and a lifetime of hope are on the line for hapless Maelyn Jones in In a Holidaze, the quintessential holiday romantic novel by Christina Lauren, the New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…but not for Maelyn Jones. She’s living with her parents, hates her going-nowhere job, and has just made a romantic error of epic proportions.

But perhaps worst of all, this is the last Christmas Mae will be at her favorite place in the world—the snowy Utah cabin where she and her family have spent every holiday since she was born, along with two other beloved families. Mentally melting down as she drives away from the cabin for the final time, Mae throws out what she thinks is a simple plea to the universe: Please. Show me what will make me happy.

The next thing she knows, tires screech and metal collides, everything goes black. But when Mae gasps awake…she’s on an airplane bound for Utah, where she begins the same holiday all over again. With one hilarious disaster after another sending her back to the plane, Mae must figure out how to break free of the strange time loop—and finally get her true love under the mistletoe.

Jam-packed with yuletide cheer, an unforgettable cast of characters, and Christina Lauren’s trademark “downright hilarious” (Helen Hoang, author of The Bride Test) hijinks, this swoon-worthy romantic read will make you believe in the power of wishes and the magic of the holidays.

 

Maelyn Jones is with her family and friends enjoying their holiday tradition of getting together at a their family friend's house. This tradition has been in place for as long as Mae can remember. Unfortunately, the holiday celebration isn't as happy as Mae expected when she makes a mistake and kisses the brother of her secret crush. To make matters worse, Andrew sees the kiss.  Mae is devastated and seeks advice from her uncle.  

Her life is going no where.  She is in a dead-end job. She is back living with her parents.  This holiday tradition is the one bright spot in her life, and now she finds out that this tradition is coming to an end as he house is up for sale. 

What else can go wrong?  Never think that Mae you know it only means more trouble ahead.  On her drive home Mae is in an accident that causes the repeat of the recent events in a Christmas "Groundhogs Day" type replay until she gets her decisions right. 

I'm a fan of Christina Lauren's writing. She holds my attention with the story-line, and makes me cheer for the characters to find their HEA. There are laughs, a few teary moments, and a lot to love in this holiday rom-com. Around this time of year, I revisit my favorites. In fact, I enjoy reading than watching holiday shows. In a Holidaze will be on my list for the future repeats.


I'm grateful to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.  

4 STARS 


 

 

 


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