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A delightful enemies-to-lovers holiday rom com set in the quaint mountain town of Maple Falls, Colorado, about a city girl and a small-town boy who compete in the town's annual holiday games in order to win the right price for a charming, local Christmas shop, perfect for fans of The Hating Game and The Twelve Dates of Christmas. One rivalry. Eight days until Christmas. Let the holiday games begin. When L.A.-based real estate developer Bella Ross arrives in the sleepy mountain town of Maple Falls, she has one mission: to acquire the local failing Christmas shop, Always Noelle, securing the promotion of her dreams. Nothing can get in her way. Except the shop owner's stubborn grandson, Jesse Harrison. Both refuse to budge, until an unlikely wager is struck: Bella and Jesse will compete in the Maple Falls Holiday Games, an annual tradition of eccentric feats of strength and skills. Winner decides the selling price. They'll give each other a run for their money, but as the competition heats up, Bella and Jesse's icy feelings toward each other begin to thaw. It'll take a Christmas miracle for them to admit there's a spark, but what if it's just another game?Review Quotes
"The perfect holiday romp full of laugh out loud shenanigans amid a delightful small town loaded with wintery charm. Bella and Jesse are simply magical...in this swoon worthy Christmas romance that will warm the coldest of hearts." --Jenn McKinlay, author of Wait for It and Summer Reading
"Full of wit and charm, The Christmas Wager is better than a hot cup of cocoa after a fresh snowfall. I was smitten!" --Karma Brown, author of Recipe for a Perfect Wife "A delightful Christmas story, sure to envelop you in holiday cheer." --K.A. Tucker, author of The Simple Wild
"Hilarious, warm and romantic...With a charming setting and a lovable cast of supporting characters, readers will root for Bella and Jesse in more ways than one. Let the games begin!" --Elyssa Friedland, author of The Most Likely Club and Last Summer at the Golden Hotel
"Sweetness and spice blend perfectly in this rivals-to-lovers story....Idyllic, snowy Maple Falls is a town you'll never want to leave and Bella and Jesse are characters you'll love to root for....Pure swoony, escapist fun. This book deserves to be on your classics shelf, reopened and savored every Christmas." -- Ashley Winstead, author of The Boyfriend Candidate and In My Dreams I Hold a Knife
"Romance readers are the winner in this spirited holiday romp that turns love into sport in all the best ways." --Jean Meltzer, author of The Matzah Ball
"A delightfully witty romcom that will have you laughing and cheering as the holiday antics and romance rev up! Holly Cassidy's talent for setting a scene shines from the first to the last page, sucking you in and bringing all the feels with her charming characters and heartfelt moments. Read up, Brinches! Your new favorite holiday romcom has arrived!" --Codi Hall, author of Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist
"As delicious and comforting as a warm cup of cocoa with cinnamon, The Christmas Wager is sure to delight!"--Uzma Jalaluddin, author of Ayesha at Last and Hana Khan Carries On
"A sweet and witty story with all the warm comfort of your favorite holiday rom-com movie!...Full of holiday hijinks, hilarious side characters, and the perfect cozy small-town setting....A complete delight!" --Farah Heron, author of Kamila Knows Best and Accidentally Engaged
"This book is for you if you love a good tussle, a spark of romance, and a competition of wills and skills. This isn't your typical Rom-Com, it's a Rom-Competition, and I'm here for it." --Ann Garvin, author of I Thought You Said This Would Work
"An absolute treat! Like a hot cup of cocoa laced with a shot of Irish cream, it has all the small-town charm of a Hallmark movie and so much more. I laughed, I cried, I swooned. With a clever twist on the rivals to lovers trope, this is one of those cozy rom coms I'll read again and again--perfect for a cold winter day, long flight, day at the beach, or anytime at all!" --Meredith Schorr, author of As Seen on TV
About the Author
Holly Cassidy is the pen name for internationally bestselling author Hannah Mary McKinnon. Her suspense novels include The Neighbors, Her Secret Son, Sister Dear, You Will Remember Me, Never Coming Home, and The Revenge List publishing May 2023. McKinnon was born in England, grew up in Switzerland, and now lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and three sons. The Christmas Wager is her first novel writing as Holly Cassidy.Dimensions (Overall): 8 Inches (H) x 5.19 Inches (W) x .72 Inches (D)
Weight: .59
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Romance
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 352
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Format: Paperback
Author: Holly Cassidy
Theme: Holiday
Language: English
Street Date: September 26, 2023
TCIN: 88439671
UPC: 9780593544051
Item Number (DPCI): 059-04-9836
Origin: Made in the USA
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Akbaird - 2 years ago
Bella lives in LA and works for a real estate developer. She is offered a promotion of a lifetime, to move to Denver, to lead the sales/ marketing team at the new location, but there is a catch. In order to get the promotion, she has to go to Maple Falls to negotiate a property the company is looking to buy. If successful, more than likely, she would be offered the promotion. Jesse is an electrician and the grandson of Clarence, the owner of the Christmas Shop, Always Noelle. His grandfather is ready to sell as it is not doing so well. When Jesse is confronted with Bella and Clarence going over the contract for the sale, Jesse is offended and upset that his grandfather never consulted him. Jesse feels Bella is trying to take advantage of Clarence, as the sale price she offered is too low. Maple Falls Holiday Games is an annual tradition where four teams compete in a top secret challenge. Clearance decides, since they couldn’t agree on a selling price, that Bella will compete against Jesse in the games. Depending on who won, would determine the selling price. Can Bella win and get the bid she is hoping for or will she have to ask her boss to raise their bid by 150,000 dollars to go with Jesse’s price? Will Bella be able to impress her boss in order to get her promotion? The clever storyline, the humor, the drama, and the entertainment definitely check all the boxes for a fun holiday read! Plus, the banter and dynamics between Bella and Jesse make for an entertaining read!