Once Upon a December
"An absolutely perfect holiday hug."--New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren
"This feel-good novel brings tidings of joy."--Woman's World
A one-of-a-kind Christmas market offers holiday magic in this new romance from the author of The Kindred Spirits Supper Club.
With a name like Astra Noel Snow, holiday spirit isn’t just a seasonal specialty—it’s a way of life. But after a stinging divorce, Astra’s yearly trip to the Milwaukee Christmas market takes on a whole new meaning. She’s ready to eat, drink, and be merry, especially with the handsome stranger who saves the best kringle for her at his family bakery.
For Jack Clausen, the Julemarked with its snowy lights and charming shops stays the same, while the world outside the joyful street changes, magically leaping from one December to the next every four weeks. He’s never minded living this charmed existence until Astra shows him the life he’s been missing outside of the festive red brick alley.
After a swoon-worthy series of dates, some Yuletide magic, and the unexpected glow of new love, Astra and Jack must decide whether this relationship can weather all seasons, or if what they’re feeling is as ephemeral as marshmallows in a mug of hot cocoa.
"This feel-good novel brings tidings of joy."--Woman's World
A one-of-a-kind Christmas market offers holiday magic in this new romance from the author of The Kindred Spirits Supper Club.
With a name like Astra Noel Snow, holiday spirit isn’t just a seasonal specialty—it’s a way of life. But after a stinging divorce, Astra’s yearly trip to the Milwaukee Christmas market takes on a whole new meaning. She’s ready to eat, drink, and be merry, especially with the handsome stranger who saves the best kringle for her at his family bakery.
For Jack Clausen, the Julemarked with its snowy lights and charming shops stays the same, while the world outside the joyful street changes, magically leaping from one December to the next every four weeks. He’s never minded living this charmed existence until Astra shows him the life he’s been missing outside of the festive red brick alley.
After a swoon-worthy series of dates, some Yuletide magic, and the unexpected glow of new love, Astra and Jack must decide whether this relationship can weather all seasons, or if what they’re feeling is as ephemeral as marshmallows in a mug of hot cocoa.
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âIt's always Christmas in the Julemarkedâthe best month of the year.â
âHow do you know if you've never experienced a different month?"
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This book is essentially a readable Netflix Christmas movie, and I donât hate it! Itâs very different than my normal aesthetic (re: the second picture, which is two different images of me and Mabel put together that I used for this yearâs Christmas card) but âtis the damn season and all that jazz!
Jack Clausen lives in a magical alley that houses a never-ending Christmas market, which is all fun and games until he meets a girl from âourâ world who has a special connection with him: Astra Snow, a librarian who with a fun friend group and a dog sheâs trying to get sole custody of from her ex-husband.
This felt a bit like a Christmas adaptation of âOutlanderâ (which is also alluded to in the book) but it was overall a cute & charming read. Some of it was silly and unrealistic, but I didnât grow up watching Hallmark movies without learning to suspend my disbelief for long stretches of time. Iâd easily recommend this book for anyone in search of some escapismâalthough it did make me miss the German Christmas markets in Shanghai â¨
âHow do you know if you've never experienced a different month?"
âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸
This book is essentially a readable Netflix Christmas movie, and I donât hate it! Itâs very different than my normal aesthetic (re: the second picture, which is two different images of me and Mabel put together that I used for this yearâs Christmas card) but âtis the damn season and all that jazz!
Jack Clausen lives in a magical alley that houses a never-ending Christmas market, which is all fun and games until he meets a girl from âourâ world who has a special connection with him: Astra Snow, a librarian who with a fun friend group and a dog sheâs trying to get sole custody of from her ex-husband.
This felt a bit like a Christmas adaptation of âOutlanderâ (which is also alluded to in the book) but it was overall a cute & charming read. Some of it was silly and unrealistic, but I didnât grow up watching Hallmark movies without learning to suspend my disbelief for long stretches of time. Iâd easily recommend this book for anyone in search of some escapismâalthough it did make me miss the German Christmas markets in Shanghai â¨
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