Romance

“<p>There are triggers so be aware. When I started reading the book I was a little lost. After the first few pages I was hooked. The story made sense the reasoning made sense the ending has you waiting patiently for the next chapter in the characters lives. </p>”

“<p>Just as hooked this time around! Got questions from the first book answered but ended with just as many! Such good character development with twists and turns I never saw coming. I need the next book yesterday!! Can’t wait to continue the story! </p>”

“<p>This book is a great concept and I love the plot. This was way too short. I adored the characters and enjoyed the journey. I just wish that it did not feel so rushed at times and that there was more details and depth because it was really fun to read. It was a big step to help me get into the holiday spirit. The spicy scenes were engaging and I enjoyed reading them. I love Klaus and felt sorrow for his struggles. He really is a good guy and it broke my heart how he felt about what used to be his favorite holiday. I felt a little confused when he first confronted Sugar. He was all over the place and I felt like things may get a bit dark which of course is ok but it felt out of place in the end. Sugar is like her name, super sweet. She is a good encompassment of Christmas and my heart ached for her and the loss of her mother. Survivors guilt is a real thing that good people suffer from. Sugar ends up fighting this mental/emotional fear and possibility of losing Klaus whom she is falling for. The ending makes sense and is a fair way to be. </p>”

“<p>Arc review </p><p>This was such a fun time! It reminded me of The Santa Clause mixed with Scrooge but make it spicy. Klaus has been cursed to be Santa for the last 700 years by one of Sugars ancestors. She’s his only hope to break the curse! </p><p>I loved the healing that was happening in this story. It wasn’t just a cutesy Christmas story at all. There was healing, yearning and some really fun spice! I definitely giggled a bit because the chemistry between these two was just so great! </p><p>Overall a definite must add to your Christmas TBR! </p>”

“<p>A cute Christmassy novella </p><p>grieving bookshop owner. A grumpy, centuries-old Santa. And a curse that refuses to let either of them walk away.</p><p>Sugar's tiny, festive bookshop on wheels is meant to be a fresh start—a soft place to land after loss. Instead, it becomes the exact place Christmas Magic finds her and sends her on a romantic and moody holiday adventure.</p><p>Klaus is bitter, guarded, and carrying far more than holiday cheer. For seven hundred years, he's been searching for a Christmas Witch to break his curse, and now that he's found her, he is surprised by the connection binding them together.</p><p>As the season unfolds, what starts as reluctant proximity turns into something deeper—something that just might heal the wounds they’ve both been carrying for far too long.</p><p>The Curse Before Christmas is a cozy, emotional holiday romance filled with warmth, longing, and a spicy twist on Santa Claus.</p><p>🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲</p><p>The Curse before Christmas was such a lovely read. </p><p>Scary Santa meets angelic Sugar. </p><p>Santa has a curse which needs to be broken after 700 years and he thinks Sugar holds the key to breaking it. </p><p>After a rather abrupt meeting it seems they both have electricity and feelings to each other which could rather complicate things. </p><p>Do they come the spell to break the curse?</p><p>Does Santa disappear like snow dust or does he become human?</p><p>Will there be a HEA ?</p><p>Guess you’ll have to pick up this cute read to find out !!</p>”

“<p>If you’re looking for a Christmas read with a little extra spice, this one is perfect! It definitely got me into the holiday spirit. It’s sweet and spicy like hot chocolate with a little chili added in. ☕🌶️</p><p></p><p>I loved the deeper characters and the fun twist on Santa’s story. The journey to break the curse was such an entertaining addition and made this feel like more than just a holiday romance.</p><p></p><p>If you’re looking for a spicy Christmas read to get you in the festive mood, add this one to your list! 🎅</p><p></p><p>Thank you to Inside Story App for providing me with this eARC for review consideration. All opinions are my own.</p>”