Christmas Games and Candy Canes

Glenwood Harts

De: C. P. Cabaniss

Narrado por: Madison Brunoehler

She has something to prove.
He doesn’t understand why she hates him.

When high school rivals Georgie and Eoin find themselves back in town for Christmas, the newly minted Glenwood Christmas Games draws them into a new competition. One Georgie is determined to win.

As the week of competition unfolds, the two discover that rivalry doesn’t have to mean war. Sometimes the best person to fall for is the one who pushes you the hardest.

©2024 C. P. Cabaniss (P)2025 C. P. Cabaniss

Fun Christmas story

- Narrated by Madison Brunoehler
- 1st Person, Dual POV (Georgie & Eoin)
- Christmas Romcom
- kisses only romance

Christmas Games & Candy Canes was an ALC Audiobook listen for me. It was narrated by Madison Brunoehler.

I want to start off by saying, sometimes I have a hard time connecting with characters in an audiobook when there's only one narrator for two POVs. However, that was not the case here. I thought Madison did a wonderful job bringing both characters to life. Her narration kept me pulled in and I really enjoyed this listen.

The story was also well written. I loved the characters and their connections with each other. Especially the fun and sometimes hilarious sibling banter and antics. The storyline was amusing and I really enjoyed following along with these characters, their rivalry, and their journey throughout the towns Christmas games.

I also really liked how they spoke about their faith and how going to church was just a normal event that flowed into the story at the appropriate times.

I know Christmas is technically over but it's definitely still worth the listen or read if you want to stay in the festive spirit a little while longer.

A Christmas story for all year!

This book was so much fun! I loved the fun of the games of all types during Christmas. Then Georgia runs into Eoin and they have a bit of a past from high school competitions between them. Now they are both dealing with the challenges of college. As they keep meeting in & out of the Christmas games will Georgia & Eoin move forward or be stuck in the past? This story was so much fun. It had such a wide variety of moments, we had serious, laughing, & giggling times! This book maybe at Christmas time but I honestly will pull it out when I need a truly enjoyable book.

The audiobook is just as fun, as the e-book. The narrator made the book fun a second time! Enjoy this in either physical, e-book, or audiobook, anyway you do you can't go wrong.

Awesome Christmas romance

This book was so much fun. I was laughing the entire time and loved the competition. I loved the idea of the whole Christmas festive season doing different things to help out all the local places and charities and making it a fun competition for those that wanted it to be. I loved the romance that developed it felt organic and well timed, and I’m pretty sure that if I had someone who loved to go running and my body could tolerate the running, I would be excited to see them every morning. Madison did a great job voicing the characters in this book. She totally captures the characters and makes it so much fun to enjoy this book.

cute Christmas rom-com

Christmas Games & Candy Canes is the second book I have read written by C.P. Cabanis. This story was a cute Christmas rom-com read.

I had the pleasure of listening to the audiobook version. The narrator, Madison Brunoehler, did a great job bringing this story to life.

Georgie and Eoin are high school rivals, and they find themselves both home during the holiday season in the middle of the town's Christmas Games. The more they do together, the more they find in common. As romance begins to unfold between Georgie and Eoin, we also find out the root of their rivalry. There were a lot of fun side characters, and this story made me laugh.

This rivals-to-more romance was kisses only, with a few make-out scenes.  
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. A positive review was not required. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

A Great No Spice Christmas Read

The narrator did a fantastic job! All the voices for each character were distinct and the Irish accent was so good! And when the twins speak in tandem it was so cool to hear it!

I had already read the book and couldn’t wait to listen to the audio. It was even better the second time around! Somehow it was even flirter this time around and the text conversations were so swoony! I just love the small town, romance, and character development.

No Spice (just kisses)
No Explicit Language
No Violence/Gore