Joy to Noel by Tracy Baack: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

There’s an expiration date to their proximity. Is that enough to extinguish the explosive chemistry between them?

Madison Wheeler is the definition of a responsible adult, living and working in Kansas City—right up until her life implodes. Convinced by her best friend Clara, she retreats to the small town of Noel for a reset. If Clara’s Christmas spirit managed to save the town last year, maybe that same magic could rescue Madison’s unraveling future.

Liam Park is sent to Noel for a short-term work assignment, and he is not happy about the destination. When he crosses paths with Madison, he’s intrigued by the sassy woman who doesn’t back down from a good verbal sparring. But Liam refuses to truly open up to a temporary acquaintance. He refuses to open up to anyone.

Despite their attempts to maintain distance, the fiery tension between them only grows. Will they ultimately push each other away or embrace the pull they can’t deny?

Joy to Noel is a small town Christmas romance. Readers who enjoy sassy banter, holiday vibes, and a hefty dose of forced proximity will enjoy this story. You'll find all the swoon with no spice in this closed-door contemporary romance.

This is the second book in the "Christmas in Noel" series. While written as a standalone, reading the books in order will provide the best reader experience.

See Author's Note for minor content considerations.

The Author

Tracy Baack connects with readers through relatable romance. She enjoys writing character-driven contemporary romance novels with so much character depth and development, you just might think they're real people. Her books are always closed-door but full of heart-melting swoon, and they end happily ever after (after a little dose of angst).

Her books include Love and Other Goals, Love and Other Chances, Home Safe, and Saved by Noel (with more on the way because she just might be a writing addict).

Tracy lives with her husband and four children in Kansas, where she loves supporting local indie bookstores. Her primary love language is finding the perfect GIF for any moment.

Book Review

I so enjoyed last year's Saved by Noel, so I was more than a little excited to take another trip back to the little town of Noel this year! And this trip was every bit as enjoyable as the first! Liam and Madison were so cute together... I loved the back and forth between them. Neither was afraid to tell it like it is. I loved how very supportive Liam was of Madison and her business right from the very start, and how she encouraged him to open himself up, something that certainly did not come easily for him. Their story really felt like finding a home, and it kept me smiling from start to finish. Unlike many Christmas books, the bulk of this story doesn't actually take place over the holiday season, but over nearly a year. Still, there's plenty of Christmas cheer throughout the entirety of this story! I loved that this allowed us to see their relationship evolve a little more slowly over time... while still keeping all the holiday goodness I love. It's a perfect read for the holiday season... but also perfect for those readers like me who love reading Christmas stories all year long too! 

Joy To Noel is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language. It is the second book in the Christmas in Noel series. While it could definitely be enjoyed as a standalone, you might have a bit better understanding if you've read the previous book as well. 



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