Blogmas 2023: Audiobook Review: The Christmas Bet {Meg Easton}

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Today I have another holiday book review for you! Unfortunately the thing I liked best about this book was it’s ADORABLE cover (which I didn’t even get to appreciate in person because I listened to this one as an audiobook, lol).

Look how cute:

Goodreads Synopsis of The Christmas Bet {Meg Easton}:

Rachel Meadows has her dream job, a new lease on life after beating cancer last year, and extensive plans to make this the most merry, bright, and wonderful time of the year for her six-year-old son since she missed so much of it last Christmas. But all her carefully crafted plans fly off faster than a reindeer-pulled sleigh when her coworkers challenge her to a bet—say yes to every holly jolly and not-so-holly jolly thing that comes her way. Except there’s one thing she never expected to say yes to—meeting Nick.

Nick Stewart just moved to the small town of Mountain Springs, Colorado, hoping for some stockings, snow, and faces all aglow—but mostly a fresh start for him and his six-year-old daughter after losing his wife the year before. His late wife didn’t want him to wait long before remarrying, but he loved her with all his heart and isn’t sure he’s ready to jingle all the way to the world of dating again.

When Rachel’s son begs for help with his school Christmas program and Nick’s daughter asks for the same, both parents say yes. Neither of the two little first-grade enemies ever guessed that their begging would lead to their parents meeting—or that their competitiveness would turn into cooperation for what has become Operation: Christmas Matchmaker. Six-year-old style, of course.

My Review of The Christmas Bet {Meg Easton}:

Oh lord I read this not knowing it was book #2 in the series! THERE. IS. NOTHING. MORE. ANNOYING. THAN. THAT.

Ok so as a standalone, I thought it was…rushed. Like, this book should have been 200 pages longer (which is so opposite of more common thoughts of books being too long??). Every single thing about this book just felt so RUSHED and therefore just too unrealistic. Falling so deeply in love in what felt like no time at all ESPECIALLY considering all of the other life factors these 2 had going on…not buying it. The lack of character development coupled with a pretty basic (boring) story just made this one not my favorite holiday book.

Was some of this a result of me reading this book before the 1st in the series? I really don’t think so! From reading the synopsis of the first book, it’s mostly about other characters! These other characters do make crossover appearances in this book so for that reason, I would probably suggest reading them in order. Maybe this book will feel more “complete” and not so rushed with a more solid foundation from reading the books in order? I really don’t think so but someone…prove me wrong!

This was the shortest audiobook ever…5 hours! Totally easy background for you while doing other things. The story moved so quickly (too quickly…my biggest complaint with this one).

Book Coffee Happy Epilogue:

Eh. MUCH better holiday books out there.

Have you read this book? What did you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Blogmas 2023 Posts:

12/1 Blogmas 2023: Welcome to Blogmas {VIDEO}!

12/2 Blogmas 2023: Happy Birthday to ME {Sephora Gift Card Giveaway}!

12/3 Blogmas 2023: Book Review: All I Want for Christmas {Maggie Knox}

Xo,

Jenny

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