Blog Tour + Review: "Tis the Reason for the Season" by Laurelin Paige and Kayti McGee

I'm thrilled to participate in the blog tour celebrating the release of "Tis the Reason for the Season" by Laurelin Paige and Kayti McGee, a standalone prequel to the Dating Season series.

 

This funny, sweet novella was a perfect introduction to the series. Main character Chloe was just as amusing (and dramatic) as ever, and I loved the flashbacks from when she and her future friend/crush Austin were first getting to know each other back in college. The college flashbacks also included the early stages of Chloe's friendship with her hilarious best friend Charlotte, as well as a few fun Easter eggs for readers already familiar with the series. My favorite was the invention of the term "porching," Charlotte and Chloe's code for needing to go outside to have a private conversation.

 

The events of this story filled in a few gaps and answered some questions about the series that I didn't even realize I had. For example, I never realized that Chloe and Austin had been friends just as long as Chloe and Charlotte were. I originally thought they met when Austin and Charlotte became roommates, when in fact they had all gone to college together (along with Mr. Charlotte, aka James). Further, I appreciated the background on how Austin met his girlfriend, Lucy.

I highly recommend "Tis the Reason for the Season" for all fans of chick lit, contemporary romance, and romantic comedy. I hope Paige and McGee plan to collaborate again soon! Their stories always make me laugh.

*Review copy provided by the authors via Candi Kane PR. All opinions expressed are my own.

 

 

About "Tis the Reason for the Season"

There’s only one thing I want to unwrap this year… my best friend’s roommate.

I’ve known Austin for years now, and crushed on him just as long.

He’s smart, funny, and hot enough to melt an ice cap.

I’d really like to stop fantasizing and finally visit his North Pole.

So tonight’s the night.

Charlotte and Austin are hosting the costumed Christmas party to end all costumed Christmas parties. Or perhaps the first to start the trend? Regardless, this is my chance to finally confess.

This year, I’m going to hang my stocking on Austin’s door… and hope it’s not just his heart I convince to grow three sizes bigger.