'Tis the Season to be Grumpy
(2025)(The second book in the Christmas on Myrtle Drive series)
A novel by Cara Berry
"A guy needs an erect vegetable he can be proud of, not a sorry-looking, droopy one that’s of no use to anyone."
Noelle Browning loves Christmas. She loves the food, the lights, the cheesy songs, the magic…and she fully intends to spread festive joy all the way from Kent to Derbyshire.
Ed Edwards, on the other hand, would rather chew tinsel than spend four hours trapped in a car with Captain Christmas herself. But when a mutual friend convinces them to share a car home for the holidays, the grump and the glitter-ball have no choice but to survive one long chaotic Christmas Eve road trip together.
What with forgotten mince pies, overcrowded back seats, emergency outfit disasters, a door that won''t open without witchcraft, and a turkey the size of a small planet, they’re both questioning their life choices.
But somewhere between the bickering, the banter and a few unexpected sparks, Noelle begins to suspect that under Ed’s frosty exterior is a man who might actually need Christmas more than anyone.
She’s determined to make him smile. He’s determined not to fall for a woman who sings carols loudly and horribly off-key.
This Christmas, one of them is going to crack.
And it might just be the grump…
Tropes:
Noelle Browning loves Christmas. She loves the food, the lights, the cheesy songs, the magic…and she fully intends to spread festive joy all the way from Kent to Derbyshire.
Ed Edwards, on the other hand, would rather chew tinsel than spend four hours trapped in a car with Captain Christmas herself. But when a mutual friend convinces them to share a car home for the holidays, the grump and the glitter-ball have no choice but to survive one long chaotic Christmas Eve road trip together.
What with forgotten mince pies, overcrowded back seats, emergency outfit disasters, a door that won''t open without witchcraft, and a turkey the size of a small planet, they’re both questioning their life choices.
But somewhere between the bickering, the banter and a few unexpected sparks, Noelle begins to suspect that under Ed’s frosty exterior is a man who might actually need Christmas more than anyone.
She’s determined to make him smile. He’s determined not to fall for a woman who sings carols loudly and horribly off-key.
This Christmas, one of them is going to crack.
And it might just be the grump…
Tropes:
- Grumpy/Sunshine Banter
Opposites Attract
Forced Proximity Road Trip
Curvy Girl Romance
Found Family
Small Village Christmas
Perfect for fans of Sophie Cousens, Beth O’Leary, Emily Henry and Christina Lauren, this is a sparkling festive romance full of heart, heat and humour.
Genre: Romance
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