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A Holly Jilly Christmas by Emma St. Clair

themoonphoenix's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

janeykath318's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

kphmitten's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It was quick and cute closed door romance. 

mbarkley's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

thereallu_'s review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

slmbrowning's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted

5.0

jcwlib's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This novella was a sweet side story to the Graham Brothers series. Small town life and an unexpected romance - just perfect. Christmas is present in this book but as a side plot and not the main theme

hollyplayer's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

Super fast pace book but very cute Hallmark Christmas special vibes.

gem_reads_too's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

shankl's review against another edition

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4.0


This single point of view, closed door romance is my favorite trope - enemies to lovers. Case has pined for his co-worker since her first day on the job when she literally ran into him on the elevator. Their meet-cute has him stripping off his shirt off after he spills hot coffee all over him but not before utters a rude comment to her. Oops somethings should be left unsaid!

Case is indecisive, taking literally years, before he takes actions so needless to say he’s still secretly adoring her from afar. An overnight work trip has these becoming fast friends after Jillian admits his persona is uptight in the office.

Their forced proximity ignites feelings they both never knew they harbored as each showers the other with “tiny” grand gestures - served breakfast in bed, giving up their coat to keep someone else warm to name a few, and sharing little tidbits about each other like Case’s IBS. Yes, ladies this man is not afraid to share this so he doesn’t look a fool when ordering off a menu. Go ahead and say “AWE POOR GUY”