Sebastian Fox's plans to spend Christmas relaxing on a Caribbean beach are disrupted when his grandmother Ivy calls to ask for his help. The town of Snowsly is counting on her to help organize its annual Christmas market, but she's out of commission with a sprained ankle, so she'd like Sebastian to take her place. Even though Christmas brings back painful memories from his childhood, he can't ignore a plea from his beloved Granny, so Sebastian reluctantly delays his flight and heads to her small village in the Cotswolds. As soon as he arrives, he's swept into the preparations by Celia Sommers, his grandmother's deputy on the planning committee. Christmas lover Celia is determined to help Sebastian rediscover the magic of Christmas and make this holiday the best one ever for herself at the same time. Sebastian is equally determined to resist her efforts - as well as his growing attraction to Celia - but that may prove to be more of a challenge than he thinks.
I loved this story so much! I'm certain it will be one of my favorite holiday romances of the year, as well as one of my favorite Louise Bay books ever. There was a perfect balance of humor and heart. Celia and Sebastian were both struggling with painful memories associated with past holiday seasons, though they chose to deal with their hurts in different ways. Grumpy Sebastian tried to ignore the season altogether, while sunshine Celia threw herself into it and tried to soak up as much joy as she could. At first, they both seemed to be keeping their feelings bottled up, but I loved that they slowly opened up to each other as the story progressed. I also enjoyed the sweet matchmaking efforts of Sebastian's grandmother and her friends. Finally, the rival town's shenanigans were funny and came complete with a hilarious twist at the end I never saw coming.
I highly recommend "The 14 Days of Christmas" for all fans of contemporary/holiday romance and romantic comedy. I look forward to returning to the town of Snowsly next year for the sequel, featuring Sebastian and Celia's best friends Griffin and Lemon.
*Review copy provided by the author via Candi Kane PR. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "The 14 Days of Christmas"
I hate Christmas.
As CEO of my company, I’ve banned decorations from the office, festive music from the lobby and any kind of secret Santa gifts between employees are strictly forbidden.
I’m heading to the airport, away from the Christmas lights and the mulled wine, heading for sunshine and margaritas when I get a call from Granny. She’s sprained her ankle and needs my help filling in for her as head of the village Christmas Committee. Snowsly is the Christmas Capital of England and the last place I want to be in the lead up to Christmas.
But there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for Granny.
When I arrive in Snowsly, I’m introduced to Celia Sommers who is Christmas’ biggest fan and therefore my own personal nightmare before Christmas. Worse than that, I have to work with her to make Snowsly’s Christmas market a success.
Celia is determined to get me in the festive spirit. It’s not going to work.
It doesn’t matter if she’s smart and funny and easy to flirt with—if she doesn’t stop looking at me with her sparkling eyes and pouting her completely kissable lips, Celia is going straight to the top of my naughty list.
It doesn’t matter if she’s smart and funny and easy to flirt with—if she doesn’t stop looking at me with her sparkling eyes and pouting her completely kissable lips, Celia is going straight to the top of my naughty list.
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