A sizzling, standalone, feel-good holiday romance from Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer. Two weeks before Christmas and all through Manhattan, shop windows are decorated in red and green satin. I'm standing alone in front of the famous Vivant department store, when a charming man named Aiden asks my opinion of the décor. It's a tragedy in tinsel, I say, unable to lie. He asks for a better idea with a twinkle in his eye. Did I know he owned the place? No. He put me on the spot. Now I'm working for that man, trying to ignore that he's hot. But as a down on her luck girl with a difficult past, I know an opportunity when I see one—and I have to make it last. I'll put my heart and soul into dressing his holiday windows. I'll work without stopping. And when we lose the battle with temptation, I'll try and remember I'm just window shopping.
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I loved this book so much! I’m not even sure I have words to express how much I adored this book. Aiden was the kind of guy I aspire to meet, and Stella kept me on my toes. It was a great Christmastime read!
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Aiden
- starts as annoyingly perky and very golden retriever vibes
- "freak in the sheets" = spicy but realistic? Two Faced?
- I appreciated seeing into his family's BS and his baggage, it was hot when he stood up to them
Stella
- goth girl? Strong Grump at the start and then mellowed out
- I wanted more backstory/ prison Talk?
- I appreciated the dynamic with Nicole and discussing unhealthy relationships and healing/changing over time, and setting boundaries
But this conflict was quickly and easily resolved in one single conversation? Nicole just sighs and agrees to not be toxic anymore? And they continue to be distant friends?
The sex was steamy but felt somewhat forced on page to make Aiden this real dirty boy-- felt like too much of a flip
'I matching robes love you' was weird / dumb to me
Did not discuss protection / stds/condoms that first time!! ugh
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