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this was the worst book i have ever had the misfortune of reading and i am upset with everyone who recommended it
This book was simply wholesome and comforting. We follow Stella Schmidt and Aiden Cook. Stella is a newly released ex-con who is trying to navigate through the norms of society after four years. We also have Aiden who is a die hard people pleaser because his father and his paternal Grandmother never accepted him as a child but he runs Viviant, an essential Christmas Shop, that father and Grandmother are board members in. With the aspirations of Stella and the gravitating presence of the Viviant, we watch as their story goes from grumpy to the intimate matching robes couple that they become. Some lines and references were cringy, but in a laughable way. The banter is top tier also. Aiden Cook is a wonderful book boyfriend
A total guilty pleasure read. Get ready for a spicy winter holiday read! This author is a must-read for me, always leaving me blushing and giggling.
In this story, ex-convict Stella Schmidt is trying to rebuild her life when she meets Aiden while window shopping. He asks for her opinion on the displays, and she gives it honestly, only to find out he’s the general manager of the department store. Suddenly, she is their new window dresser, and she needs to make it a hit or risk shattering her dreams. Does she have what it takes to repair her inner doubts and demons or will her family be right to think she is nothing but trouble who can't do anything right?
Told from both Stella’s and Aiden’s perspectives, we get to see their minds inside. Aiden is all about being nice, starkly contrasting to Stella’s “cynical girl” attitude. Do not let the bow tie fool you. You can be a nice guy and still be a tiger between the sheets, on the desk, or anywhere in a dark corner of a room.
The chemistry between Aiden and Stella is undeniable—hot and passionate. Aiden loves a challenge and helps soften Stella’s jaded outlook on life. He’s charming and fun, while she’s brutally honest with a no-holds-barred attitude.
Looking for a fun holiday gift for yourself? Pick up this book! It hits the shelves on October 1, 2024.
Plot: Easy to read and feel-good vibes.
Pace: A slow burn but it does get steamy!
Characters: Fun to read.
Rating: 3.5 stars but rounding it up to 4 stars
In this story, ex-convict Stella Schmidt is trying to rebuild her life when she meets Aiden while window shopping. He asks for her opinion on the displays, and she gives it honestly, only to find out he’s the general manager of the department store. Suddenly, she is their new window dresser, and she needs to make it a hit or risk shattering her dreams. Does she have what it takes to repair her inner doubts and demons or will her family be right to think she is nothing but trouble who can't do anything right?
Told from both Stella’s and Aiden’s perspectives, we get to see their minds inside. Aiden is all about being nice, starkly contrasting to Stella’s “cynical girl” attitude. Do not let the bow tie fool you. You can be a nice guy and still be a tiger between the sheets, on the desk, or anywhere in a dark corner of a room.
The chemistry between Aiden and Stella is undeniable—hot and passionate. Aiden loves a challenge and helps soften Stella’s jaded outlook on life. He’s charming and fun, while she’s brutally honest with a no-holds-barred attitude.
Looking for a fun holiday gift for yourself? Pick up this book! It hits the shelves on October 1, 2024.
Plot: Easy to read and feel-good vibes.
Pace: A slow burn but it does get steamy!
Characters: Fun to read.
Rating: 3.5 stars but rounding it up to 4 stars
All the Christmas stars!
How does Tessa Bailey do it to us? Give us the cutest setting and wonderful script between two leads?
Also the guy has a bubble butt and the female lead just got out of prison. Yes, its amazing.
How does Tessa Bailey do it to us? Give us the cutest setting and wonderful script between two leads?
Also the guy has a bubble butt and the female lead just got out of prison. Yes, its amazing.
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