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First Impressions
I love reading cheesy holiday romances this time of year -it's so nice to cozy up with an easy read that isn't too demanding intellectually, so I figured this book would be a nice pick!
Book Summary from Amazon:
When chef Charlie Goodwin gets hit on the head on the L.A. set of her reality baking show, she loses a lot more than consciousness; she also loses her ability to taste and smell—both critical to her success as show judge. Meanwhile, Charlie's identical twin, Cass, is frantically trying to hold her own life together back in their quaint mountain hometown while running the family's bustling bakery and dealing with her ex, who won't get the memo that they're over.
With only days until Christmas, a desperate Charlie asks Cass to do something they haven't done since they were kids: switch places. Looking for her own escape from reality, Cass agrees. But temporarily trading lives proves more complicated than they imagined, especially when rugged firefighter Jake Greenman and gorgeous physician assistant Miguel Rodriguez are thrown into the mix. Will the twins' identity swap be a recipe for disaster, or does it have all the right ingredients for getting their lives back on track?
My BOTM Pick for December
The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox - Paperback Retail Value $17.00 (On sale for $13.30)
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This book was so easy to get into and I was thankful for a fun holiday escape. This is a classic switcheroo tale of two sisters, both of whom are bakers, but while one works in L.A. as a glamorous television host, the other still lives in their small hometown helping to run their family bakery. Although both girls have seemingly decent lives, when they swap lives, they realize that they might be missing out on more than they knew. Each twin discovers herself in the process and figures out what they want their lives to look like in the future, but of course, there are some snafus along the way seeing as both of them have been living a lie for the past week.
This book was just the right mix of cheesy romance and holiday spirit with some delicious baked goods thrown in for good measure. It had the perfect Christmas vibe with plenty of heartwarming moments and likable characters. It really was a very tame and mild book, nothing too deep to reflect on here, but it was entertaining and exactly the right book for me to enjoy while escaping from the hustle and bustle of the holidays going on around me!
If you picked this book this month, please let me know what you think of it!
Each month they send us a bookmark and this month they also included this fun set of seasonal stickers as a bonus!
Value - Was This Box Worth It?
The Cost: $14.99 + free shipping
Value Breakdown: This box costs $14.99, but the book I chose retails for $17.00 for a paperback so even though I couldn't verify the hardcover cost, I am sure that the value is there!
Key Takeaways
This was a great holiday pick that was perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit. If you're looking for a light and easy read to curl up with next to the fire, this one might be just what you need!
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