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Stephanie Rose
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Jennifer Peel
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Nothing says I love you like a merry little hate note.
Holly:
A woman does her very best to avoid at least one of the following people in her life: an annoying coworker, her brother’s best friend, and her first kiss. Unfortunately, for me, all three happen to be the same person—Brandon Cassidy. I’ve done my best to avoid the man, even if it means working in the ladies’ room whenever he visits the main office. Sadly, my days of hiding are coming to an end because I’ve been assigned to assist Brandon through the end of the year. The holiday season is already hard for me, but this . . . this is just the icing on the fruitcake that is my life. To add insult to injury, Brandon resurrects our old childhood game—the hate note game. I’m trying to resist the urge to engage, because do I ever have some hateful things to say to him. But that’s only because I really used to love him. Ugh. Please don’t repeat that. Like ever.
Brandon:
Sometimes you want something so badly, you do things you regret. Like kissing your best friend’s little sister on her sweet sixteen and then letting her believe it was all a dare. I’ve tried my best to move on from Holly St. James over the years, but how do you forget the girl you fell in love with before you even liked girls? When the opportunity arises to work closely with Holly, I jump at it. Unfortunately, the woman does her best to ignore me. So, I devise the only plan I can think of to get her attention—the hate note game. Anything to get her to talk to me. Because there are things she needs to know. First, how sorry I am. Second, I’ve never stopped loving her.
USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Peel presents a swoony holiday romance that proves when it comes to falling in love, sometimes all it takes is a little hate.
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All newly minted pediatrician Jamie Malek wants is to borrow a roasting pan for Christmas dinner. Unfortunately, that requires her to interact with Marc—her best friend’s troublemaking brother, who’s now a tech billionaire. He’s the one who got away. She’s the one who broke his heart. Outside, a howling blizzard. Inside, a crackling fire. Suddenly, being snowbound with the man she never expected to see again might not be such a bad way to spend a winter’s night.
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- By 🔥 Phx17 🔥 on 11-12-24
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Five Years Earlier: Henry Dunne knows three things: that agreeing to host this raucous house party was a terrible idea, that he absolutely cannot show up to his nursing shift tomorrow with a hangover, and that the beautiful redhead in the corner will be sleeping in his bed tonight.
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Evie Crowe is starting over in a strange town with her newborn, and men are the furthest thing from her mind. If only the quiet, hulking farmer, Luke Ward, would stop coming into the thrift shop and piquing her reluctant interest. Evie wants to stay single all the way—she can’t trust anything more than friends-with-holiday-benefits. But Luke is in it for the long haul. He’s fixed on making this a Christmas Evie will remember forever. If she gives him a chance.
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I ain’t afraid of no ghosts
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Nocticadia
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After watching my mother succumb to a mysterious illness, I promised myself two things. I'd find the cure for what ravaged her and leave the godforsaken city where she abandoned me. Four years later, I received an acceptance letter from Dracadia University, one of the oldest most prestigious schools in the country. Nestled on a secluded island off the coast of Maine, it's rumored to be haunted by the souls of the mental patients exiled there centuries before, those whose bones are said to make up the island's white sandy shores. And restless ghosts aren't even its most daunting peculiarity.
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Mr. and Mrs. Christmas
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There's no place like home for the holidays ... especially for Lesley Carver. Life in the big city just wasn't her jam and now she's back in Hickory Falls, working at the family diner and helping her mom after she took a tumble. Lesley longs to build a life here, working at the cafe, selling her handmade ornaments and ... er, apparently reviving her high school crush on her best friend’s older brother. Only one problem, her mom wants her to leave Hickory Falls far behind.
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Loved the book!
- By Amazon Customer on 11-15-24
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All by My Elf
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Nina and William are underpaid adjunct professors at the same university, where winter break is no break at all: ’tis the season to make extra money. When their holiday side hustle has them stranded by a blinding blizzard in the middle of nowhere, there’s nothing to do but cuddle up for warmth and play a game of Never Have I Ever to pass the time. But in the game of love, secrets never stay secret for long…
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A cool, considerate romance
- By 🔥 Phx17 🔥 on 11-13-24
By: Olivia Dade
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- Mel- Fairy Snarkmother
- 09-24-24
Lots of laughter and a few tears
Any book that teams this author with these narrators is an absolute joy.
Jennifer Peel has a talent for breaking your heart and then putting it back together piece by piece as the characters grow and heal together. Enemies to lovers can fall flat when there isn't a significant reason to keep the couple apart, but these two have a backstory that is layered deep.
Brandon and Holly need each other.
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I may never get over that TED Talk.💗
I love Stephanie Rose and Stephen Dexter together.💞 No one else would have done this story justice.
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- Julie C
- 10-04-24
Your Next Favorite Listen!!!
This is the Christmas rom-com story you need in your life! The perfect balance of laughter, emotions, hatred (think enemies-to-lovers), healing, swooniness and love!!! Seriously it is the BEST!!! And these two narrators together are perfection! I loved how they brought the story to life and created more chemistry between these two characters!!! Give me books narrated by Stephanie Rose and Stephen Dexter any day!!!
I was dying to enjoy this one with all of the teasers that Jennifer Peel was sharing for it. And let me just tell you that I squealed and did a happy dance with lots of giggles when it was available!!! Oh! My! Heart!!!! It's adorable! That prologue will have you all kinds of cheering for Holly and Brandon! But be warned...you might want to give Brandon a talking to, cause hello!!! How could he ever walk away from Holly?! There are some circumstances that cause them to go their separate way but oh la la to when they finally meet up again. Holly is a tough nut to crack but Brandon is not walking away from her again. Be still my heart!!!
The Merry Little Hate Notes are the icing on the cake! I was cracking up listening to them. So clever! I loved Holly's spin on the sticky note messages. It was the best watching her come out of her shell.
Things I absolutely loved:
The TED talk *swoon*
Working in the bathroom *giggling*
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Work Forced-Proximity (no hiding this time Holly)
Workplace Holiday Cheer Activities *Good job sidekick*
Best sidekick EVER!!!! *You're going to love all of the conversations/thoughts about this*
That kiss *the first one and each one after*
Allllll of the Christmas vibes
Everything!!! *Seriously, I loved it all*
The cover is absolutely adorable and is a great portrayal of the cuteness you'll find within the pages. I will definitely be relistening to this one again here soon and getting a copy for my bookshelves!
I'm going to recommend listening this one with a cup of hot cocoa, a comfy blanket, some twinkle lights and some soft holiday music in the background. Just make sure you pause in your reading to drink your hot cocoa because you don't want to be spitting it out when you laugh. Fair warning! ;-) Maybe you'll even start your own little sticky notes messages with someone special out there! <3
Content: Some kisses and nothing more. The characters share a hotel room but nothing happens between them. There are a few mild swear words. ****Trigger warnings: Death of a relative and talk of a secondary character who is an alcoholic****
Happy Listening and Note Writing and Giggling and Swooning!!!
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- Suzan
- 10-11-24
Perfect Holiday Story!
This is the perfect story to read this holiday season. It’s a captivating journey filled with the essence of Christmas, and a lovely second chance romance.
I love books that blend poignancy with lightheartedness, and this one does it incredibly well. It was funny, romantic, and had a lot of depth to it. I’m sure I had a goofy grin on my face most of the time I was listening to it, but there were a few scenes that had me teary eyed. it was a more emotional read than I was expecting, and I absolutely loved it.
What I loved:
Second chance romance
Brother’s best friend
Forced proximity
Slow burn
Tangible chemistry
The TED talk
HS flashbacks
Holly’s sweetness
His mom is his wingman
Christmas Tree Hunting
Hate to love notes
Healing for both MCs
Christmas vibes
Bonus chapter & epilogue
This is a book that I can honestly say I loved everything about it. Jennifer’s skillful balancing of lighthearted moments and emotional depth made for a fun, engaging and uplifting read. Don’t miss out on this enchanting tale this holiday season!
🎧 The narrators did an amazing job, and made it a joy to listen to. They were outstanding!
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- Southern chick
- 10-21-24
Best Holiday Romance of 2024
Merry Little Hate Notes is Jennifer Peel’s newest stand-alone Christmas romantic comedy. Like all of her books, this story contains no sex scenes or profanity.
Holly is approaching her thirtieth birthday, which occurs on December 21. Holly enjoyed a nice childhood, raised by loving parents who had successful careers, and an older brother. Holly’s first bit of sadness occurred on her sixteenth birthday, when her next-door neighbor, Brandon Cassidy, kissed in her in a closet at her birthday party. However she found out from her brother, Christian, that he did it on a dare. Then a few months later, Holly discovered something terrible about her mother. She wanted to discuss it with Christian, but he was killed in a skiing accident before they got to talk. Her parents’ marriage imploded and her father drowned his sorrows in the bottle, losing his professorship at a nearby university. Holly went to college but didn’t pursue law school, instead going to work at Mr. Cassidy’s business so she could support herself and her father. Holly’s father has been sober for almost a year now, and he’s teaching at a local community college.
Holly is very successful at her job at Mr. Cassidy’s company, but she’s not working at her full potential. She is an introvert who is a master of spreadsheets. When the open office concept gets too much for her, she works from the sofa in the women’s restroom, where she overhears the office gossip. Holly’s plan is to get ahead financially enough so she can move out of the home she shares with her father (she has been the breadwinner), and share an apartment with her lifelong best friend, Carmen. There are many Friends references.
Brandon Cassidy feels guilt about what happened with Holly, Christian, and their family. Brandon considered Holly to be a playmate/sister until she was in her teens, when he developed a crush on her. He fought it until her sixteenth birthday party, knowing it would cause problems between him and Christian. So when Christian found out, he lied and said it was a dare, not anticipating that it would get passed back to Holly. He knew that Brandon had consumed beer before going skiing and regretted that he didn’t try harder to stop him. After college, Brandon took a job with his father’s software company, Elevate Technologies, but worked in their North Carolina office.
When Holly’s supervisor, Marisol, resigns her job to become a stay-at-home mom, Brandon comes to the Colorado headquarters to help out temporarily until her replacement can be found. Holly is then assigned to work with Brandon, which makes her want to move into the women’s restroom. Mrs. Cassidy decides that Brandon needs help to win Holly’s affection and insists on being his wingman. Holly and Brandon always had a thing where they left each other insults on Post-It notes; Mrs. Cassidy fixes up a goody bag for Holly and includes some Christmas-themed sticky notes for her to use. Mrs. Cassidy devises a workplace competition of Christmas activities and with her husband’s agreement, sets up Brandon and Holly as partners.
Now the reader knows that Holly and Brandon belong together, but they have multiple obstacles to overcome. Holly has a good job in Colorado but wishes she could someday attend law school. Brandon has some guilt about Christian, and he lives in North Carolina. If he moves to Colorado and permanently replaces Marisol, then Holly would have to change positions. Additionally, Holly isn’t trusting enough that her father can function without her assistance. So the reader is trying to figure out how they’re going to make everything work out to arrive at a happy ending.
This is the best Christmas romantic comedy that I have ever read, and my favorite of the author’s stories. Although they have a shared tragedy in their past, both Holly and Brandon are people who adapt and move forward with their lives. The shared tragedy is not the focus of the story; it’s explained but the story takes place in the present. The characters are engaging; the story is well-written; the family and workplace dynamics are realistic; and the plot and pacing are spot-on. Everything about this story is perfect.
These are what make Merry Little Hate Notes special (in no order):
• Spectacular chemistry between Holly and Brandon
• Many pop culture references, particularly Friends and shopping at CostCo
• The witty Post-It notes, both past and present
• Love between family members
• Strong, successful female characters
• Carmen, Holly’s Latino ride-or-die best friend
• Jason, the annoying co-worker who wears Axe body spray
• the Joel-Amy-Rita gossip in the women’s restroom
• description of workplace Christmas competition activities
• realistic story with minimal angst
• no profanity or sex scenes; can be read by readers of any age
In case you missed it, this is the first story that you should enjoy this holiday season. While I normally prefer reading to listening to audiobooks, the audio version was released first. It was superbly narrated by Stephanie Rose and Stephen Dexter. I recommend the audiobook first, because hearing Holly and Brandon’s innermost thoughts is very powerful. On the flip side, the reader actually views the hilarious Post-It messages at the beginning of every chapter in the book. I have already contacted the author, requesting that she write Carmen’s story.
I purchased an audiobook from Audible and a paperback from the author’s online store, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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- Aimee Brown
- 10-12-24
Oh wow! Fantastic Story, Fantastic Narration!!
Oh wow. I knew I loved this story because I read the physical copy first. Author Jennifer Peel is a master at creating characters with depth and character that you can relate to and root for. The whole hate note writing may or may not have inspired me to buy my own sticky note collection. 😂
Listening to this fun story brought a whole new dimension. The dual narration was FANTASTIC! Brandon and Holly came to life like Christmas magic. So, so good.
I loved everything about this listening experience. Now I need this to be made into a movie. That's the obvious next step, right?
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- ACS
- 10-22-24
🎄Holly Jolly🎄
Best holiday rom com of the year! I can’t step foot into Costco without thinking of Brandon and Holly. Mangos anyone? Their love-hate relationship spans decades and brings all the feels. The narrators brought their characters to light perfectly! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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- KJ's Book Nook
- 09-27-24
Christmas has come early this year!
When life gives you lemons, throw them back, and curl up with a good book. After the last couple of weeks I've had, I could not wait to do just that. I woke up early this morning, did all the things I needed to do, put my pajamas back on, and just read the day away. Best. Day. Ever. 😍
What can I say about Holly and Brandon. *dreamy sigh* Oh holy swooniness with a side of all the feels Batman. These two were made for each other. Between their banter, merry little hate notes, smokin' hot kisses, sweet moments, and seeing each other in a way no one else has before, had me rooting for them throughout their entire journey. And oh what a journey it was! There's a lot of hurt and guilt they had to wade through to get it, but if ever anyone needed a HEA, it would be Holly and Brandon.
Now, don't let the mention of hurt and guilt fool you. While this book has some heartachingly beautiful moments, it had even more hilarious ones. Y'all. I just can't with everyone in this book! Between Holly and Brandon, and the rest of the crew I may or may not have snort laughed a time or two... or five. Gah! I loved this book and did not want it to end!
I've read this book twice so far. But y'all. When you listen to the audiobook it's a total game changer. Ms. Rose and Mr. Dexter due a phenomenal job bringing these characters to life which makes it that much better. They definitely add to all the feels you're already feeling. It's perfection!
It always feels like Christmas morning whenever I get my hands on one of Ms. Peel's book babies for the first time. I swear they just keep getting better and better! I can't wait to see what she has in store for us next!
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- Ally Bowser
- 10-15-24
Such pleasant narrators!
I love this story. It’s so festive, swoony, and lovely. The story is funny and romantic but it also has a depth that I thoroughly enjoy in all of Jennifer Peel’s books. Have the tissues handy if you’re prone to crying. I read this on kindle first and listening to it was incredibly enjoyable too. The narrators did an excellent job and I want to listen to it every Christmas now. Holly and Brandon are just the loveliest couple and I love their banter with each other.
CW: mild language, innuendo, closed door (makeouts only)
*possible spoilers*
TW: talk of death of relative, alcoholism in family, divorce, cheating.
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- Marilee
- 10-10-24
All the Christmas stars for this holiday romance!
There are only a few things Holly doesn't like: Christmas traditions that remind her of what she has lost, and Brandon, her brother's best friend who ghosted her years ago after the best kiss of her life. And now she has to suffer through both when she is assigned as Brandon's partner at work and the office holds daily challenges aimed at spreading Christmas cheer.
There are only a few things that Brandon truly regrets and ghosting Holly is near the top of the list. He has never forgotten her, or their kiss, and his biggest Christmas wish is for her to give him another chance...or at least not hate him so much. His plan? Bring back the hate notes, a secret tradition from their teenage years that will hopefully rekindle the spark between them.
What you'll love:
Second chance at first love
Brother’s best friend
enemies to lovers vibe
Dual POV
forced proximity
THE NOTES
holiday challenges
Brandon's wingman
slow burn
soooo much chemistry
grieving and healing
kisses that are worth the wait!!!
cutest bonus chapter and epilogue
AHH, this book is so incredibly sweet! It captures all the magic of Christmas and all the emotions of a second chance at love. There was so much tension and chemistry between Brandon and Holly, even in the flashback to high school, and I loved watching their romance rekindle! And sigh, is there anything swoonier than man who falls first and is willing to do whatever it takes to win back the love of his life? I think not!
I really loved that even with the lightheartedness of the hate notes and the fun holiday challenges, there was a lot of depth to this story. Brandon and Holly are connected by shared grief and I loved the way they helped each other work through it and begin to find healing and peace. It added a depth and dimension to the story and their characters but never made the book feel too heavy.
Narrators did a fantastic job and this is the perfect story to read this holiday season - just don't forget a cup of cocoa and a cozy blanket because once you start listening, you won't want to stop!
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- amielovestoread
- 10-11-24
Swoonworthy Christmas Romance
This is the perfect book to start the holiday season off. I absolutely loved the story, and was hooked from beginning to end!
Jennifer has a knack of writing stories that can make you laugh, cry, swoon, yell, and smile! This one is no different! I love the tropes enemies to lovers, brother's best friend, and second chances and this had all three! To me it was the perfect combo!
The characters chemistry was incredible, and I loved their hate notes! What a fun idea to bring lots of humor and laughter to the story! love how sassy Holly is and Brandon is truly swoonworthy! It was a lot of fun watching these two come together. I also loved Brandon's wing woman.
The narrators did an incredible job of bringing the characters to life!
I love when stories leave you feeling good and smiling and this one definitely did that!
I highly recommend listening and reading this book to bring some love, laughter, and fun into your holiday season! You won't be sorry!
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