Meeting Mr. Christmas by Ali Ryecart is all about Christmas in Colliers Creek. These best friends to lovers may not take the easy way to finding love, but when they do get there, they prove why they should be together. What happens when bff's grow up and their differences might outweigh the friendship?
From the blurb:
There’s never been a time when Noel’s not been in love with his best friend Jed. The problem is, Jed’s straight. Always has been, always will be. Yet, as the festive season descends on Collier’s Creek there’s only one gift Noel craves: for Jed to wake up and realise they are meant to be together. But that’s never going to happen — or not until too many beers and a Christmas movie marathon ends in a steamy make out session.
Jed’s world is turned up side down. He’s straight. He dates girls, not guys. So why did the taste of Noel’s lips on his send delicious tingles zipping along his spine?
As carols play and stockings are hung, can Jed embrace his newfound feelings? Or will Noel's dreams of love melt away like snow?
Discover the magic of the season in this heartfelt story of friendship, secret desire, and small-town romance.
Celebrate the holidays with the men of Collier’s Creek, where magic fills the air and irresistible romances are the highlight of the festive season. Six low-angst romances, each filled with heartwarming moments and swoon-worthy romance.
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Molly Otto's review:
Colliers Creek is all about Christmas celebrations and bringing loved ones together. For Noel & Jed, who have been best friends their whole life, and something feels off this year. When they decide to change things up for their normal holiday celebrations, their Jed starts to see some things in a new light. Noel had always been in love with Jed but doesn’t have the courage to tell Jed. These two are always together and seem to perfect together. When things get down, they have a few issues at first, and no one really can blame them. I just wanted a little fewer issues with the transition from best friends to more. When they are together, it's as beautiful as they wanted. I just wanted less drama to get there.
Reed Kaye's review:
Perfect small town holiday story.
Noel and Jed have been joined at the hip forever. There is only one problem. Noel is gay and has been pining for Jed, his straight bff, forever. He has watched Jed date and had his heart broken. Jed has watched Noel date and doesn’t understand why he doesn’t feel any of the dates are good enough for him. Then one night things change.
This is so heartwarming. Anyone having a bff can relate to that special relationship between them. It’s easy to remember growing up and having all the silly, fun and even the bad events mean more when shared with a bff.
This story is hard to put down. It moves right along and even though I knew where it would probably end, it was the journey that was so entertaining. This is the type of story I feel everyone needs to sit back and enjoy.
Angel's review:
Here are some of the tropes you can expect to find in this story; Best Friends to lovers, holiday romance, Small Town romance and dog dad's.
I thought this was an adorable Christmas romance, I loved how much Christmas stuff was packed into this story. From the tree lighting ceremony, to Jed and Noel decorating the tree together, to the mentions of snow falling, along with the Christmas feast Jed's mom prepared, it all helped bring out that Christmas holiday feeling.
Jed and Noel have been best friends since they were kids, and while Noel has been in love with Jed for years, Jed's straight and only interested in women. Or so he thought. I liked the pacing of this story, these two dances around their feelings for one another for the majority of the story, but once Jed realizes how he truly feels about Noel their relationship takes off. There is a little angst that occurs in the latter half of the story but it gets resolved within a couple of pages.
I love friends to lovers romances and this one was amazing! They are already so close and have such a strong relationship that once they admitted how they felt about one another, the romance just adds to the relationship they've had with one another. I thought their relationship and the build up of their feelings was written really well. Overall a great story to get you in the festive spirit!
Heather's Review:
Sometimes romance is right out there and other times it creeps up on you at just the right moment - and for besties Noel & Jed, the right time seems to be when Jed finally starts seeing Noel in a different light and having to take a look at what he wants and who he is. This book is a little mor angsty than others in the Colliers Creek series and one of the more angsty besties to lovers stories I've read lately. I personally would have loved a little more Christmas magjc and a little less angst, but I'm glad I read through until these guys get their HEA.
Meeting Mr. Christmas is currently available as an e-book and can be read as part of your Kindle Unlimited Subscription
Meeting Mr. Christmas is currently available as an e-book and can be read as part of your Kindle Unlimited Subscription
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