Series: None
Author: Katie Evergreen
Published October 6th 2025 by Choc Lit
Goodreads Synopsis
This Christmas, love is the best surprise of all . . .
Merry Sinclair used to adore Christmas — until heartbreak ruined her holiday spirit. Working in New York's famously festive Carroll’s Department Store over the holidays is not helping matters. Until she meets new employee Christian, whose easy confidence and deep chestnut eyes make her heart skip.
Estranged heir to a global empire, Christian Carroll hasn’t set foot inside his family’s store in years. But when his father tells him the company’s struggling, he reluctantly agrees to return, on one condition — he’ll work undercover as a janitor.
The last thing he needs is a distraction in the form of the charming and quirky store-greeter he can’t seem to stay away from.
As Merry and Christian grow closer, their connection becomes undeniable. But when Christian’s true identity is revealed, Merry must choose — can she trust him with her heart, or will past heartaches keep them from finding their own place under the mistletoe?
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Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.
When Merry Sinclair took the job working at the famous Caroll's Department Store, she thought it would be perfect. After all, she loves Christmas - or at least, she did - and nowhere does it better than at Caroll's. But the store is struggling, and staff are leaving in their droves. The only shining light is the new janitor, Christian, who she can't keep away from, and who is reigniting her Christmas spirit. But, he's leaving, and he's keeping secrets too.
This is my first Christmas book of the year, but it won't be my last. Merry and Christian had such a great love story, and though he was hiding the fact he was a Caroll, and heir to the store, he showed Merry his true self. There were some moments of angst which could've been taken out of the plot, but I do somewhat understand why they were added to pass the story along.
Dates Read:
October 18-19, 2025
Rating
3 Stars
