Grumpy Little Christmas - by Marika Ray (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

My country music career is going downhill fast, and my very public breakup isn't helping. All I want is to hide away at a cozy ski lodge this Christmas, avoid anything festive, and figure out what to do with my life. Is that so much to ask?

Aksel Lund is a modern-day Viking who should be gracing magazine covers with his smoldery frown, not running the Havenkirk Ski Lodge like a tyrant. Unbeknownst to me, this map-dot town in Idaho doesn't have a spa or know how to be chill about Christmas. Aksel's eight-year-old daughter drags me to every single Snowmass celebration because I don't have the heart to tell her no.

Her grinch of a father though? He has no heart. When he's not criticizing my music, or saving me from hurtling down the slopes, or arguing with me over my excessive luggage-it's only five suitcases, calm down-he's dodging my questions about why he's a single dad and who keeps calling about his debts.

I may be a celebrity- which basically makes me a scrooge in his eyes-but I know a thing or two about hard times. And it looks like Havenkirk will be sold to some rich developer the minute the tinsel comes down. If only Mr. Tall-Dark-and-Brooding would let me help save the lodge.

And if only Aksel didn't make my heart twist painfully in my chest and leave me panting whenever he turns that glower on me. If only I truly loved the season and could pull a Christmas miracle out of my guitar.

Turns out a miracle is what I need to get Aksel out of my heart, too.

Review Quotes

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I enjoyed the absolute heck out of this! It was such a fun Christmas romance! The definition of a feel good romance." - Romance Book In Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "These two have amazing banter, dialogue and passion...wow...they burn up the pages once they finally give into their feelings. This book will definitely get you in the holiday spirit." Kristie Reads Books

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Are you looking for an adorable, yet steamy, book to get you in the mood for the holidays? Then look no further than this one by Marika Ray! This was fast paced (thank goodness no slow burn!) and I loved every second of it." Booked.Up.With.Emily