So This Is Christmas: A Novel

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USA Today bestselling author Jenny Holiday concludes her beloved royal Christmas series with an unforgettable romance about a confident American woman and the strait-laced royal advisor who falls hopelessly in love with her.

Matteo Benz has spent his life serving at the pleasure of the Eldovian crown. His work is his life and his life, well...he doesnt have much of one. When he is tasked to aid a management consultant who has been flown in to help straighten out the kings affairs, he is instantly disturbed by her brash American manneras well by an inconvenient attraction to the brainy beauty.

Cara Delaney is in Eldovia to help clean up the kings financial affairs, but soon finds herself at odds with the very proper Mr. Benz. As intrigued by his good looks as she is annoyed by his dedication to tradition for its own sake, she slowly begins to see the real man behind the royal throne.

As they work together to return Eldovia to its former glory during the countrys magical Christmas season, Matteo discovers he is falling hopelessly in love with the unconventional American. But a man who has devoted his life to tradition doesnt change easily. Can he become the man Cara needs, or will their love be another sacrifice to the crown

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"Witty banter and sizzling love scenes played out against the backdrop of a dazzling winter wonderland make Holidays latest sparkle. Series fans are sure to be charmed." Publishers Weekly "With So This Is Christmas, Holiday delivers a holiday delight full of banter and wintry magic." Popsugar "Fans of Holidays A Princess for Christmas series will enjoy being whisked back to Eldovia in this latest. The book stands on its own, with appearances by characters from earlier installments." Library Journal "It is refreshing to see two successful people admiring each others competence in Holiday's slowly evolving, gentle romance." Booklist "Holidays knack for writing witty banter is on full display here, with Dani and Max's escalating text messages and phone conversations showing a deepening friendship between them... This slow-burn romance will appeal to readers who enjoy the friends-to-lovers trope. The novel carefully builds trust and a deepening emotional attachment between Dani and Max." Kirkus Reviews on Duke, Actually "Holidays follow-up toA Princess for Christmashits all the right notes as the heir to a dukedom discovers love during the holidays...Holiday cleverly draws parallels toLove, Actuallythroughout this witty, emotionally charged holiday tale. Readers will delight in the strong heroine seeking love on her own terms." Publishers Weekly on Duke, Actually "RITA-nominated Holiday follows A Princess for Christmas with another splendidly entertaining romance that offers just the right dash of holiday cheer and delectably droll wit." Booklist on Duke, Actually A Princess for Christmasis a confection of a holiday plot with more steam than a perfect cup of hot cocoa. Given her surname, Holiday was virtually obligated to write a book like thisand she delivers with a sexy, sugary delight full of her signature delectable banter. Entertainment Weekly A modern fairy tale thats perfect for reading with a warm cup of cocoa. USA Today Yes Shopper on A Princess for Christmas "This delightful charmer is the ultimate escape." BookPage (Starred Review)

Author Bio

Jenny Holiday is a USA Today-bestselling author whose books have been featured in The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, andThe Washington Post, and on Buzzfeed. She grew up in Minnesota and started writing when her fourth-grade teacher gave her a notebook to fill with stories. When she's not working on her next book, she likes to hike, throw theme parties, and watch other people sing karaoke. Jenny lives in London, Ontario, Canada. > >