Holiday Ever After by Hannah Grace
on September 30, 2025
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / Holiday, Fiction / Romance / New Adult
Pages: 384
Format: ARC
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All Clara Davenport has ever wanted to do is climb the ladder at Davenport Innovation Creative, her family’s toy business. Everything was going according to plan, until the company was accused of stealing a doll design from an independent toy maker, creating a flurry of bad publicity. With a promotion dangled in front of her like a carrot to a reindeer, Clara is tasked with charming the locals of the small town to solve the PR nightmare, by any means necessary. Jack Kelly would be happy to never hear the name Davenport ever again. Less than a year after a guy in a fancy suit appeared on his doorstep with a sleigh-full of promises, the company that once falsely claimed they wanted to sign him to their small business program has copied his design. So when Clara prances into town hoping to convince Fraser Falls that her company is not the enemy, Jack is determined not to be fooled by Davenport twice. But Clara has a plan to win over the community only to realize that beneath Jack’s frosty demeanor lies the key to the town’s heart—and maybe her own.
This book is full of fluffy Christmas fun. It’s got spicy Hallmark vibes with slightly higher stakes (there’s even a dog). I found these characters to be interesting, well-written, and full of surprises. It’s a slow-burning kind of chemistry, but it’s a slow burn done right. Watching them try to overcome their initial issues while the holiday season surrounds them felt well-balanced. I also adore all of the townspeople who insert themselves into Clara and Jack’s space and eventual relationship.
I gave this novel four stars. I went into this novel with low expectations since I was not the biggest fan of her in the past. I did find the book slightly predictable, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy the ride to get to the end. Everything wraps up with a nice, neat Christmas bow! This book did not disappoint!
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for this advanced readers copy to get me in the holiday spirit!
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