4 best holiday reads for fans of cheesy rom-coms
Looking for a good holiday read?
Bestselling author and avid reader Chantel Guertin joined Annette Hamm on Morning Live with four suggestions to gift yourself.
The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox
This Christmas rom-com tells the story of twin sisters: one owns a bakery and the other sister is on a reality food show.
The sister on TV loses her sense of smell, prompting her to call her twin sister and ask to swap places to save her spot because she is vying to be the solo host of the show.
However, no one is aware that the sisters have swapped lives.
The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer
This romantic novel revolves around a Jewish woman who secretly loves Christmas and writes romantic books about the holiday.
One year her publisher asks her to write a Hanukkah romance. But she doesn’t think Hanukkah is as magical as Christmas is.
Seeking inspiration, the woman attends an annual event called the Matzah Ball where she meets her childhood nemesis: “They’re enemies but will they become lovers?” Guertin asked.
Meet Me in London by Georgia Toffolo
This holiday read focuses on a female fashion designer who dreams of having her own clothing shore.
She meets a man who runs a successful family-owned store in London. However, his parents want him to settle down.
The man and woman make a pact, agreeing she will pretend to be his girlfriend for the holidays and he will put her clothing in his store.
Eight Perfect Hours by Lia Louis
This winter-themed novel takes place in January when a woman gets stranded in a snowstorm because her car breaks down.
A man comes along and they spend eight perfect hours together.
Thinking they will never see each other again, serendipity gets involved: “It’s this idea of chance and if you’re meant to be together, you’ll find a way,” Guertin said.
