It's time to say goodbye to Christmas Falls with this grumpy sunshine holiday romance. Brigham has paired with James Edward Jones in bringing Scrooge You! to audio life.
From the blurb:
Joel McArthur thought he knew everyone in the small town of Christmas Falls. He’s been running Ginger’s Breads bakery for more than a decade, after all.
But who is the mysterious runner who’s been passing by his shop every morning?
Hayden Bradley’s post-college plans fell through, landing him in this stupid small town he can’t get out of fast enough.
He hates Christmas and he’s tired of the endless holiday cheer.
But as Hayden finds himself spending more and more time at Joel’s bakery, he’s forced to admit that he’s developed a taste for the ginger-molasses cookies and the handsome ginger-haired baker who makes them.
Christmas Falls is a multi-author M/M romance series set in a small town that thrives on enough holiday charm to rival any Hallmark movie.
Content Warning: Discussion of a past death of a parent/missing them at the holidays.
Molly Otto's review:
Audio update: James Edward Jones does a brilliant job in bringing these characters to life. He does a great job in separating the characters so you know who is talking when, never taking you from the enjoyment of the listening experience.
A great conclusion to this multi author universe. Bringham brings us the perfect balance of snark and heart in this grumpy sunshine holiday romance. Whereas some books in this series were too sweet for me, this one hit that balance just right.
What starts off as a miscommunication the pair keeps being brought back to each other until they just give in and give it a go. The pair balance each other out beautifully even when life gets in the way you can see their draw to each other. Overall, it is the perfect closing book to this series.
Lesetiger's review:
For me, it's the first book in the Christmas Falls series, which has been written by various authors. It's the ninth book in the series.
Joel is a likeable baker who has been running Ginger's Breads bakery in Christmas Falls for a long time. He gets up early every day and actually thought he knew everyone in town. But the jogger who passes by his shop every day is new to him. When the jogger falls and Joel takes him into his bakery, it is the beginning of a wonderful friendship. Hayden is forced to stay in town after burying his college plans. He lives with his mother, but wants to leave quickly. Oh, and he hates Christmas, while Joel loves Christmas. Opposites apparently attract!
I loved seeing how Hayden slowly grows to like Joel's cookies and, over time, the red-haired baker himself.
I found the story sweet and funny. This Christmas story, which I listened to in the middle of summer, spreads good cheer with its sweet encounters, sweet pastries, and hot moments. The story is fast-paced, and I not only liked the main characters, but also found the supporting characters very interesting.
The love story develops slowly, and I liked how Hayden and Joel's relationship evolved.
As always, James Edward Jones did an excellent job as the narrator and conveyed the emotions superbly! I really enjoyed the Christmas setting.
Scrooge You! is currently available as an audiobook, e-book and paperback, and can be read as part of your Kindle Unlimited Subscription
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