Matched With My Christmas Crush by Francesca Spencer: Book Review

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

The Book

A classroom teacher. A swoony single dad. Undeniable tingles spark at The Christmas Spectacular.

James

Santa’s helper at this year’s community Christmas show? My son, Alfie.

The unexpected bonus to Alfie’s theatrical debut? Seeing his teacher, Miss Flo Simmons, at rehearsals.

When she’s around, I light up like a Christmas tree.

It could just be the effects of tinsel and glitter but I’m feeling something I thought was lost.

Flo, however, is strictly off-limits. Even if I wanted to date again, my priority is being Alfie’s dad.

Flo

It’s possibly the holly-jolly time of year, but James Hadley, the attractive dad of one of my students, is turning my insides to Jello.

On the stage, we get stuck behind a plywood snowman. Close together in the dark, my pulse races when we almost kiss.

But romance is a no-no. This fluttery crush won’t last.

Like melting snow, it’ll be gone, unless some mistletoe magic happens.

Matched With My Christmas Crush, an off-limits novella, is book 11 of the Letters to Mrs. Claus multi-author series—a kisses-only romantic comedy collection bursting with holiday cheer. Each story is linked through Mrs. Claus’s Operation Mistletoe Match, where she receives a letter from a meddling friend or family member about someone lonely, heartbroken, or closed off to love. With her timeless wisdom, Mrs. Claus pens a tailored message to the subject of the letter, offering an inspiring note that tackles their romantic roadblock. Packed with hilarious mishaps, flustered blushes, and courageous adventures as they chase their happily-ever-after in this no-spice, swoon-worthy series!

The Author

*Award-Winning RomCom* If you love clean sweet heartwarming romantic comedy that makes you want to rush through to a gorgeous tingly HEA, then you will love my books.

I write stories that are perfect to curl up with on a wet Sunday afternoon, where boy meets girl, and after some hilarious hurdles, they end up, happily, together.

You can get a taster of my romcom style by going to francescaspencerauthor dot com and downloading 'Mr Off-limits Grump'.

I'm all about light, entertaining, well-written escapism that'll put a smile on your face. You won't find anything dark or heavy.

​I'm a digital nomad and compulsive traveller. To fund this expensive hobby, I've worked as an international primary school teacher in a number of countries, for a number of years, which has supplied its own rewards and serviced a mountain of writing material.

​When I'm not teaching or having marvellous adventures, I'm visiting friends and family and writing fun-filled romance.

Global Book Awards 2024 (Christmas, Gold Medal for 'Stuck With My Christmas Crush')

The Incipere Awards 2024 (Clean Romance, 2nd Place for 'Mr Billionaire Boss Grump')

Book Review

While I enjoy ALL of the letters that friends and family send to Mrs. Claus in this sweet series, I have to admit, it's those from children that absolutely get me every single time! Alfie's letter was truly the cutest. And let's just be honest... James and Flo might have technically been the main characters in this story... but Alfie was absolutely the star and truly what made this story so much fun! I loved his enthusiasm and unpredictability. He certainly kept things interesting for his dad and teacher. Beyond that though, these two had a really sweet chemistry and I enjoyed seeing them get their chance at a happily ever after. It was a super short read, easily read in just a sitting or two... with just the right amount of holiday cheer. This was another really cute addition to this fun series! 

Matched with My Christmas Crush is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language. It is part of the Letters to Mrs. Claus series- a multi-author series of holiday novellas that can be enjoyed as standalones or in any order.


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