: Working on the house repairs and shared holiday tasks forces them into each other's orbits.
Reviewers from Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words and LoveBytes Reviews praise the book for being a "feel-good," quick read with authentic, mature characters. It is noted for its low angst and "off the charts" chemistry between the leads.
: Features mature protagonists who bring life experience and perspective to their relationship. The Humbug Holiday by Lane Hayes
: Unlike the traditional grumpy/sunshine pairing, both leads are initially cynical about the holidays.
by Lane Hayes is a heartwarming M/M contemporary holiday romance released in December 2022 . It tells a low-angst story of two "grumpy bears" who find love while trying to avoid the festive chaos of the season. Plot Summary : Working on the house repairs and shared
: Set in a cozy New England village where everyone knows each other.
: Both characters learn to confront their past emotional pain to embrace a future together. Reader Reception : Features mature protagonists who bring life experience
Famous mystery author has escaped the hustle and notoriety of Los Angeles to hide away in a run-down Victorian mansion in the picturesque small town of Fallbrook, Vermont. His goal is simple: avoid his family, ignore the holidays, and finish his next book.