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The Christmas Crush by Noelle Douglas

Noelle Douglas delivers a delightful holiday rom-com with The Christmas Crush. Set in a charming small town, the story brims with cozy vibes, witty humor, and banter that will have you laughing and swooning. The enemies-to-lovers romance between Elana and Lawrence is full of sparks and heart, with both characters proving to be endearing and relatable.

Elana’s big-city ambitions collide with Lawrence’s small-town charm, leaving readers wondering—will he stand in her way or open the door to a whole new dream? And we can’t forget Sugar, the adorable dog who steals every scene she’s in. She’s the perfect addition to this sweet, festive tale!

While some parts felt a little predictable, the warmth and joy of the story more than made up for it. If you love small-town romance with plenty of laughs and holiday cheer, The Christmas Crush is the perfect read to cozy up with this season.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 4

🌶️/ 1

Blurb:

A small-town baker and a career woman working for a cookie conglomerate get all mixed up in this small town Christmas romcom, perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey and Maggie Knox.Career focused Elena is climbing the corporate ladder all the way to the top; so when Sparkle Cookie, the cookie manufacturer she works for, opens a new branch, she jumps at the opportunity to impress her bosses. But the townsfolk in New Hope, Pennsylvania aren’t exactly thrilled about a large company coming in to ruin their small town feel with factories and truckloads of Sparkle Cookie products on their roads, yet Elena is determined to prove herself and make the new branch a success.  Local baker Lawrence–and his dog Sugar–have been a beloved staple in New Hope for the past two years. Their bakery specializes in cookies, but with Sparkle Cookie coming in, he’s worried their market will be quickly squashed by franchise locations selling mass-produced (and, in his opinion, terrible) cookies on every street corner. Elena and Lawrence immediately butt heads at a town hall meeting, and Lawrence is determined to drive Sparkle Cookie from town at all costs–but Elena is just as ruthlessly determined to make the New Hope location a success and win over the townspeople. When a cookie competition makes them join forces, sparks fly, and they’re both forced to decide just what price they’re willing to pay to reach their goals.

XOXO, Courtney

The Christmas Crush by Noelle Douglas
Published on October 8, 2024
Genres: Romance
Pages: 304
Rating: 4 Stars

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