A Not So Merry Ex-Mas

Sweet Christmas Kisses Series

De: Abby Greyson

Narrado por: Lexi Balter, Zach Young

This is a Dual POV kisses only, sweet holiday romantic comedy.

For years I've been dreaming of a real Christmas back home. Tree trimming, decorating, Christmas carols. What I wasn't expecting was Cole.

If I was to dream up the perfect man even my wildest imagination would have fallen short compared to Cole Nichols.

Tall, broad shoulders, smile to die for and dreamy green eyes that held a mischievous glint.

Add in a heart of gold, always helping others in need.

We had planned out every detail of our lives together…including his dream of becoming a major league pitcher.

So when my gran got sick and I needed to take care of her, I gave him the push he needed, breaking my heart, and his, in the process.

A decade, and a divorce later, I'm heading back home to start my life over.

That new start begins with Christmas at my best friend’s cabin…and the man I’ve done everything to leave behind.

Is Christmas past here to haunt me, or to bring a future I stopped letting myself dream of?

This is a sweet, kisses only, holiday romantic comedy with a second chance, close proximity, enemies to lovers, opposites attract, slow burn, and happily ever after.

WELCOME to the Sweet Christmas Kisses Series!

Experience the enchantment of these twelve standalone kisses-only romance novels, where love sparkles brighter than holiday lights.

Each tale is filled with heartwarming swoony moments, festive cheer, and joyous holiday miracles. Let these happily ever after's make your Christmas season unforgettable!

We hope you enjoy each one!

©2024 Abby Greyson (P)2024 Abby Greyson

Cole and Noelle

This is part of the 12 author series, Sweet Christmas Kisses. This is book 5 in the series.

Cole and Noelle were together in their school age-time, but they were separated. When Noelle's gram gets sick, they have a moment that they don't recover from right away. Fast forward almost a decade later and they are stuck together in a cabin with a snow storm keeping their best friends stuck at home.

I liked the characters in the story, but I think the way their story progressed is not very timely. Overall, I think the characters would have gotten there, but as the short time they were stuck, didn't seem like enough time to hash through all they would need to.

I enjoyed Lexi Balter's narration a lot. She is very good and quickly becoming someone I pick up often. Zach Young still sounds like someone I don't like. He is good at portraying his characters, but I just can't with his bruh sound.

I always enjoyed Abby Greyson's spice free romances and am so glad to have been able to read this one.

I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

A not so Merry Ex-MAs

This was a cute and whimsical story of two people that went from enemies to lovers! I really enjoy Abbey Greyson’s stories the characters are fun and entertaining! 5 ⭐️

Sweet and Romantic

The team of narrators do an amazing job of telling Cole and Noel’s story. Being a huge fan of DPOV, listening to this book definitely put me in the mood for warm fireplaces, hot cocoa and lots of snow!.

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Blizzard

This is a sweet, cozy, Christmas love story. It was entertaining and a fun read. A blizzard causes forced proximity. This gives Cole and Noelle a second chance to get things right, and realize they are meant for each other. The author did a good job with details, which made it easier to envision the story as it unfolded. The narrator did a good job, and voice enhanced the story. I received a free copy of the audiobook, and am voluntarily leaving my review.

A Great Christmas Cozy!

A very cute Christmas cozy! Forced proximity, snowed in, & overcoming heartbreak. There is great humor & sweet kisses. This book almost made me, who absolutely loves Halloween, say “let’s skip it & move to Christmas!” lol. This a great quick cozy read. Makes me want beef stew & hot chocolate. I definitely recommend to those who just like hugs & kisses, cozy reads, Christmas reads, young adults. The narrators are perfect for this book. They definitely bring Noel and Cole to life, and I really really enjoyed listening to it.

Super Cute!

If you want a cute Christmas story this is for you! I loved that it was clean and had a happy ending. I really enjoyed this!! Would definitely recommend.

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Clean Standalone Rom-Com Interconnected Series HEA

Newly divorced she's looking forward to spending time with her best friend. What happens when she discovers her friend will arrive late and her ex boyfriend has already arrived? He regrets the last time they saw each other. When he has the chance to make things right due to mutual friends he takes it. They didn't plan on mother nature getting involved. Will she listen to him and take a chance?

I received a copy of this book from the author. Review voluntarily given.

Being able to enjoy this story again through Audible improved it. Having dual narrators reading it helps so much with the flow back and forth.

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Abby Writes the Perfect Story to Get You in the H

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 🌶️

If you look at my profile page on any social media site or list of read authors, Abby Greyson is a consistent repeat author. Everything she writes, I adore and devour. When she announced she was collaborating with 11 other authors to bring readers a 12 book series, I knew I would read it the moment I could and was so excited for a holiday book by Abby.

Cole and Noelle haven’t spoken in years. They dated in the past, but once they broke up, contact stopped. Noelle made some poor choices, married quickly after, but that marriage ended in divorce. Now thanks to their friends and a planned getaway (in which they don’t know the other has been invited) they are forced together and have to decide to wade through their past or make the trip awkward as possible.

Even the weather doesn’t want to give them a way to separate. As a blizzard keeps them from being able to leave, they begin to let their defenses down and get to know each other again. As they open up to each other feelings begin to churn as wildly as the blizzard outside. Did Noelle ever get over Cole? Will Cole be patient with Noelle as she opens back up to him? When the blizzard lets up, what then?

Abby always delivers characters you find yourself rooting for. Her books guarantee swoony moments, all the sizzle without the spice, and heartwarming storylines. This book was no different and a great book to get ready for the Christmas season. With festive holiday activities, fun banter between friends, and meddlesome friends who want the best for you, this story was a very fun read.

As always, review any author notes before reading.

Tropes:
🎄Second Chance Romance
🎄Firefighter MMC
🎄Matchmaking
🎄Clean Romance
🎄Holiday Romance
🎄Forced Proximity

Cole and Noelle

Part of the Sweet Christmas Kisses, Cole Nichols and Noelle's second chance Christmas story. The story is well written with a very good storyline, great characters and a happy ending. I want to read the next book. I enjoyed listening to Lexi Balter, Zach Young narrate their story.

Sweet, fun, and heartwarming!

This is the fifth book in the Sweet Christmas Kisses Series, a romantic comedy. I liked this sweet, fun, and heartwarming short story. Lexi Balter and Zach Young did a good job bringing this story to life. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.