Alison Cochrun's latest, Kiss Her Once For Me, checked all the holiday rom-com boxes for me! The loveable characters, awkward moments, angst and winter cozies had a direct line to my heart. The flashbacks to last Christmas (cue music) were effortless and helped to provide more insight to the characters.
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I seriously loved all the characters (well except Ellie's mom and Andrew's dad - puke toxic). Ellie with her big ideas but small backbone, general anxiety disorder and so much love to give. Andrew, the typical (or not so) financial fuck boy who adores his family. Loud, stubborn and sweet Jack, with her questionable music tastes. Dylan, the blunt protector with soft and squishy insides. Plus all the rest of the Prescott-Kims!

The whole premise is about meeting that one special person who you just click with (yes, basically instalove) and how hard it is to let that go, even if you're demisexual and it scares the crap out of you. The plot wouldn't work if it wasn't meant to be love, but just be aware if that's not your bag.
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The rep: bisexual, nonbinary, demisexual⁠, general anxiety disorder⁠.
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Read if you like:⁠
- meant to be⁠ head over heels love⁠
- love trapezoids⁠
- artists & bakers⁠
- snow days & snow storms⁠
- fake engagement⁠s
- ridiculous grandmas
- open door scenes (two)