Reading a Christmas romance when it’s 97° out seems a little funny. But honestly, it’s the perfect time to escape the heat and read a satisfying romance story.
Nothing screams Christmas more than a Christmas tree farm, and this is exactly where this story is set. Fun and wonderfully romantic, this is what a Christmas romance should be like. Read my full review below.
You Make It Feel Like Christmas by Sophie Sullivan
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin
Publication date: September 23, 2025
ISBN-13: 978-1250910639
OVERVIEW:
Maisie Smart doesn’t look back. Not on the choice she made to be a photographer, and not on the one-night stand she had six months ago. But sleeping with a professional hockey player who bolted the morning after is a whole new level of embarrassing. Now she’s about to spend the week at Tickle Tree Farms with her family this Christmas―and then the universe throws a Grinch in her festive plans.
Nick King is a mess. After a significant injury benches him, he has more time to dwell on his anxieties and the one-night stand he can’t get out of his head. With the holidays around the corner, he figures visiting his sister and nephew at their Christmas tree farm will be a good way to sort himself out. That’s impossible when he learns Maisie is there, still beautiful and justifiably angry about the way he left. But Christmas is the time for second chances, and the forced proximity may help Nick and Maisie unwrap feelings neither of them can walk away from twice.
You Make It Feel Like Christmas by Sophie Sullivan
I am usually not the type of person who reads a hockey romance story. But because this was by Sophie Sullivan, I made an exception. I’m so glad I did.
Not only because I love her writing, and that heartfelt connection which she does so well. But this had hardly anything to do with hockey. Amen.
What this was about was a reconnection of two people who met one explosive night, and meeting again under very interesting circumstances for Christmas makes your heart full.
Sullivan tells a story with beautiful descriptions and intense situations that show compassion, growing love, emotion, and straight-up romance. She knows how to put the romance into a heartfelt story.
She truly has developed the perfect couple. What I love the most is was there was no third act demolition of their feelings and connection.
This was a beautifully written, clean, romantic story that honestly left my heart happy. I loved it so much, and this is why I love Sullivan’s stories.
5 STARS!!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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