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This novella isn’t just a story—it’s a vibe! 

Think cozy sweaters, fairy lights, and falling head over heels in Dublin with a sprinkle of sass and just the right amount of spice.

Meet Charlotte: A Florida grad student adjusting to Irish rain, bad roommates, and zero Christmas cheer. 
Meet Aoife: Gorgeous, confident opera singer who’s not-so-secretly loaded and knows how to sweep a girl off her feet. 

One dating app match later, and BAM—it’s a Hallmark movie with a spicy twist!🎬🔥

✨ Why You’ll Love It ✨ 
🐶 Puppy for Christmas (yes, please!) 
💸 Secret Billionaire Glam ✨ 
🎄 All the cozy holiday vibes 
🌟 Opposites Attract Magic 🔥 
Aoife calling Charlotte “Princess” (and oh, does it work) 
💞 NO unnecessary drama—just pure, heart-melting fluff and good communication.

It’s giving magical Christmas in Ireland, first-kiss butterflies, and swoon-worthy moments that’ll make you believe in love at first swipe. 

And that scene where Aoife whispers, “You’re going to be a good girl for me”? Oh, babe!🫠 Somebody turn the heat up because it’s getting steamy in this winter wonderland! 🔥

Favorite Moment: “Lay back on the bed properly, princess.” I don’t know about Charlotte, but I’d be writing my new title in cursive by now.👑

This book is everything—cozy, romantic, and impossible to put down. 

Perfect for fans of sapphic love stories, holiday romances, and billionaire sugar-mommy vibes (because YES, Aoife delivers).

✨Grab this novella, your coziest blanket, and some hot cocoa—you’re about to fall in love faster than Charlotte swipes right.🎄

Imagine being kicked out of your dream craft shop right before Christmas 😱—and then being forced to team up with the guy who crushed your heart into glittery shards a decade ago.

Yep, that’s Andi’s life right now, and she’s handling it like a total boss 💪... except for the part where her car breaks down in a snowstorm and she’s stranded with him. 

Enter Winchester Robinson, the reformed bad boy turned heartthrob lawyer 🕴️, who's got his own holiday mess to clean up.

🛷 ❄️ Trapped together, fake-dating to please Nana (cue meddling grandma energy 💅), and navigating sparks flying faster than Christmas lights on Black Friday.

Why you need this book under your tree:
🎄 Second-Chance Romance: Andi and Win’s love story is a decade in the making, and let me tell you, the sparks fly like holiday fireworks.
❄️ Forced Proximity: Snowstorm + one bed? Say no more.
🎄 Fake Dating: Because what’s Christmas without pretending to be madly in love with your ex?
❄️ Brother’s Best Friend: The tension, the angst, the forbidden vibes—it’s everything.
🎄 Meddling Nana: Win’s Nana is the real MVP, adding humor, charm, and a nudge toward true love.
❄️ Creative Holiday Decor Uses: Trust me, you'll never look at tinsel the same way again.

If you love a grumpy/sunshine vibe (but reversed 👏), a bad boy who falls harder 💘, and witty back-and-forths that’ll have you giggling in your Santa hat, this novella will be your new cozy go-to.

Fav quotes? Oh, we’ve got ‘em: 
💬 “There’s nothing I need more in this world than to call you mine.” 💬 “I’m sorry I wasted a decade not showing you how much I’ve always loved you.”
💬 “Who knew legal jargon could be this... effective?” 

Grab a mug of something warm, settle in, and let “Gnome One Like You” whisk you away into all the holiday feels—spice, snark, and swoon included. ✨

🔗 Add this to your TBR and prepare to fall for Win and Andi faster than a snowflake on a winter breeze. 🎅

Do you gnome what I mean? 😉

Six years ago, Brynn and Pierce shared a whirlwind weekend in London. Fast-forward to now: they’re competing for the same job, sharing a very cozy villa, and spending Christmas with her very nosy family. 🎅🏔️
Pierce isn’t letting Brynn slip away again—and this British charmer is bringing all the swoony, dirty-talking determination to prove they belong together. 💘✨

Expect:
❄️ Second Chance Sparks
❄️ Only One Bed (but WHY is there a couch?! 😩)
❄️ Holiday Competitions
❄️ Found Family Chaos
❄️ Reverse Grumpy/Sunshine
❄️ British MMC with a Heart of Gold

Why you’ll fall in love:
From sizzling banter and meddling family antics to holiday magic and heartwarming romance, "Merry Kissmas" is everything you need for a cozy, festive escape. Pierce’s swoon-worthy mission to win Brynn back will leave you smiling, swooning, and wishing for your own British Christmas miracle. 🎁💘

Favorite Line:
“I’ll give you a little bit of space, but I have an entire week to prove to you that we belong together. Get ready.” 😍

This novella has all the feels, the heat, and the holiday cheer—grab it, curl up, and let the Christmas spirit take over! 🎄💕

If you love forbidden romance, slow burns, and a whirlwind of emotions, Running Massen will have you sprinting straight into your feels!

This book serves up all the tropes you didn’t know you needed:
✨ Brother’s best friend? Check. ✨ Grumpy-but-obsessed coach? Double check. ✨ Age gap, small-town drama, and an underdog heroine? Oh, you better believe it!

Massen Miller isn’t just running laps; she’s running straight into her power, and boy, does it hit hard. Dubbed “Running Massen” because she’s always felt like a quitter, this small-town girl’s journey is as heart-wrenching as it is empowering. Years of bullying (from peers and her own family—seriously, her dad deserves a timeout) have left her doubting her worth.

But Elijah? Oh, Elijah is the guy. Her brother’s best friend, her coach, and low-key her #1 fan. His grumpy exterior hides a heart full of love for the girl he calls his "angel." 🖤

The slow-burn between these two? Torturous. 
Forbidden? Absolutely.
Worth it? A thousand times yes. 

From secret glances to stolen moments, their chemistry is off-the-charts. But just when you think things are heading for a happy ending, BAM—an ending so jaw-dropping you’ll want to throw your running shoes across the room. Seriously, what just happened?! I need book two like Massen needs a win.

Massen’s growth throughout the story is everything. Watching her rise above the toxicity, find her strength, and lean on her ride-or-die friends was chef’s kiss. And don’t get me started on Elijah—his protective streak, the mystery notes, and the tension between them are perfection.

This book is a rollercoaster of angst, love, and small-town chaos that will leave you breathless.
Grab it for:
🔥Forbidden love 🔥Coach vibes 🔥Slow burn 🔥Mystery notes 🔥Emotional growth 🔥A cliffhanger that’ll destroy you

I’m still reeling, still rooting for Massen, and still waiting for book two like my life depends on it. Fidda Kabir, you owe me a sequel, stat!🏃‍♀️💔✨

Fast-paced, high-stakes, and absolutely sizzling—Double Apex by Josie Juniper is a breathtaking ride through the world of Formula 1 racing and forbidden workplace romance.

Phaedra Morgan is a force to be reckoned with: a brilliant math prodigy and one of the best race engineers in the game. She’s fiercely dedicated, sharp-tongued, and totally over dealing with cocky drivers—especially Cosmin Ardelean. But Cosmin, with his smoldering charm and devil-may-care attitude, hides a vulnerability that’s impossible to ignore. When sparks fly and their secret “arrangement” turns into something deeper, Phaedra and Cosmin have to navigate forbidden love, their own messy emotions, and the relentless world of racing.

🔥 The Chemistry? Unmatched. The banter between Phaedra and Cosmin is electric from page one, with their fiery dynamic evolving into a tender and heart-melting romance. Cosmin’s Romanian endearments? Swoon. Phaedra’s guarded vulnerability? Relatable queen. Their journey from reluctant allies to lovers is as exhilarating as a last-lap overtake.

💔 The Emotional Depth? Gut-wrenching. This isn’t just a steamy workplace romance—it’s a story of grief, self-discovery, and healing. Phaedra’s struggles to prove herself in a sexist industry and Cosmin’s haunted past add raw, emotional weight that left me teary-eyed more than once. Their growth, both individually and together, is messy, real, and oh-so-rewarding.

🏁 The F1 Backdrop? Perfection. The high-stakes world of racing creates a vivid and thrilling setting that amplifies every twist and turn. From team dynamics to on-track drama, it’s clear Juniper knows her stuff. Fans of Lauren Asher or Cross the Line will feel right at home.

✨ Final Thoughts: Double Apex is more than just a romance—it’s a story of passion, perseverance, and the risks we take for love. With its gritty, flawed characters and unputdownable tension, this book is an emotional rollercoaster you won’t want to miss. Josie Juniper has delivered a masterpiece, and I can’t wait to see what she writes next.

📚 Read if you love: Women in STEM, forbidden romance, sports romance with heart, or F1 racing vibes.