* NetGalley Review *
Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake
Ashley Herring Blake has crafted a truly heartwarming holiday story with Make the Season Bright. The ups and downs of the characters’ journeys are incredibly easy to connect with, pulling me in from the very beginning. The storyline of finding yourself and your place in the world with the right people by your side was not only touching but deeply resonated with me.
Blake’s talent for developing rich, relatable personalities shines through, and I found myself rooting for the characters as if they were old friends. The balance of heartfelt moments and lighthearted cheer made this a thoroughly enjoyable read. It’s a story that stays with you long after you turn the last page, leaving you with a sense of hope and joy.
While it didn’t reach a full 5 stars for me, I think that’s only because I wanted even more time with these characters and their world. Still, this book is an absolute gem and a perfect addition to your holiday reading list. I can’t wait to see what Ashley Herring Blake writes next!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 4.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/ 3
Blurb:
Two exes find themselves stuck at the same house for Christmas in this holiday romance by Ashley Herring Blake, USA Today bestselling author of Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date.
It’s been five years since Charlotte Donovan was ditched at the altar by her ex-fiancée, and she’s doing more than okay. Sure, her single mother never checks in, but she has her strings ensemble, the Rosalind Quartet, and her life in New York is a dream come true. As the holidays draw near, her ensemble mate Sloane persuades Charlotte and the rest of the quartet to spend Christmas with her family in Colorado—it is much cozier and quieter than Manhattan, and it would guarantee more practice time for the quartet’s upcoming tour. But when Charlotte arrives, she discovers that Sloane’s sister Adele also brought a friend home—and that friend is none other than her ex, Brighton. All Brighton Fairbrook wanted was to have the holliest, jolliest Christmas—and try to forget that her band kicked her out. But instead, she’s stuck pretending like she and her ex are strangers—which proves to be difficult when Sloane and Adele’s mom signs them all up for a series of Christmas dating events. Charlotte and Brighton are soon entrenched in horseback riding and cookie decorating, but Charlotte still won’t talk to her. Brighton can hardly blame her after what she did. After a few days, however, things start to slip through. Memories. Music. The way they used to play together—Brighton on guitar, Charlotte on her violin—and it all feels painfully familiar. But it’s all in the past and nothing can melt the ice in their hearts…right?
XOXO, Courtney
Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake
Published on October 1, 2024
Genres: Romance, LGBTQ+
Pages: 368
Rating: 4.5 Stars
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