title: You Make it Feel Like Christmas
author: Sophie Sullivan
publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
publication date: September 23, 2025
pages: 320
peppers: 3 (on this scale)
warnings: on-ice injury
summary: Maisie and her siblings are finally getting the whole family together for Christmas at a quaint tree farm in a super-cute town. Surprisingly, the owner's brother turns out to be the man with whom Maisie had a one-night stand half a year ago and can't stop thinking about. Nick King is injured, struggling with anxiety, and nearing the end of his hockey career, so he is excited about having a relaxing holiday at his sister's new home, which is a Christmas tree farm in a super-cute town. (I bet you didn't see that coming.)
tropes:
- second-chance romance
- one-night stand is more
- family vacation
- everyone else has a special person
- cute kid
- holiday vibes
- my family doesn't respect my work
- mental illness
what I liked:
- cute family scenes
- super cute kid
- pining (get the tree pun?)
what I didn’t like:
- somewhat repetitive
- not much real conflict
overall rating: 3 (of 5 stars)