This book is a quick read, hard to put down, and thoroughly enjoyable. Most of the characters are quite likable (except Frank, but every book needs a Frank for all the readers to "hate"), but the best ones in this book are the main girl and main dude, who happen to be rivals in their boss's competition for the yearly promotion.
Jeremy wants the promotion and commensurate pay raise because his teenage niblings are going to be needing cars, college funds, clothes, shoes, and groceries. Mackenzie's mom is in a memory care center and the costs are going up. Mackenzie needs the raise just as much as Jeremy does. Since the competition revolves around Christmas, Jeremy begins by pulling out all his stops and making pomander oranges for each member of the staff, but his next few efforts are less than stellar. Mackenzie's efforts are a bit more understated and subtle, but shows she knows her coworkers well and does all she can to recreate some of their best memories.
Sarah Monzon has written a completely entertaining book that will be a cozy read for the Christmas season, especially with a cup of hot cocoa in hand. The ending of the book is quite a surprise and quite satisfying. And I LOVE happy endings. Four Strong Stars.
Bethany House provided the copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
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