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Make the Season Bright
- Author
- Ashley Herring Blake
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Publish Date
- 1 October 2024
- Run Time
- 10 hours 26 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
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What to expect
It's been five years since Charlotte Donovan was ditched at the altar by her ex-fiancée, and she's doing more than okay. Sure, her single mother never checks in, but she has her strings ensemble, the Rosalind Quartet, and her life in New York is a dream come true. As the holidays draw near, her ensemble mate Sloane persuades Charlotte and the rest of the quartet to spend Christmas with her family in Colorado - it is much cozier and quieter than Manhattan, and it would guarantee more practice time for the quartet's upcoming tour. But when Charlotte arrives, she discovers that Sloane's sister Adele also brought a friend home - and that friend is none other than her ex, Brighton.
All Brighton Fairbrook wanted was to have the holliest, jolliest Christmas - and try to forget that her band kicked her out. But instead, she's stuck pretending like she and her ex are strangers - which proves to be difficult when Sloane and Adele's mom signs them all up for a series of Christmas dating events. Charlotte and Brighton are soon entrenched in horseback riding and cookie decorating, but Charlotte still won't talk to her. Brighton can hardly blame her after what she did.
After a few days, however, things start to slip through. Memories. Music. The way they used to play together - Brighton on guitar, Charlotte on her violin - and it all feels painfully familiar. But it's all in the past and nothing can melt the ice in their hearts . . . right?
Why readers love Ashley Herring Blake . . .
'A hot, frothy romcom with a relatable heart beating at its centre' Talia Hibbert
'A truly exquisite romance . . . I'm wildly in love with this book' Rachel Lynn Solomon
'A swoon-worthy, laugh-out-loud romp of a romance' Kosoko Jackson
'Snappy banter and seriously scorching chemistry; you'll need a very cold shower after this read!' Lana Harper
'Charming and entertaining . . . Blake's masterful blend of sexual tension and growing affection will have readers swooning' Karelia Stetz-Waters
'Snarky, steamy, and swoony in equal measure, I never wanted this book to end' Meryl Wilsner
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
The narrator absolutely nailed it. Every character sounded exactly how I pictured them in my head, and the accents? Smooth, natural, never once cringe. It felt like the voices were tailor‑made for this story, warm, charming, and perfectly in tune with the vibe.
🔥 Story & Spice
Ashley Herring Blake knows how to build a slow burn that keeps you dangling on the edge of anticipation. The tension simmers, the romance sparkles, and when the sapphic spice finally hits, let’s just say it was very, very good. The smut scenes weren’t awkward or overdone, they were hot, satisfying, and left me grinning (and yes, more than a little flustered).
🎄 Overall Vibe
This isn’t just a holiday romance; it’s a festive feast of yearning, joy, and unapologetic sapphic heat. Between the stellar narration and the sensational writing, this audiobook had me hooked from start to finish, and happily melted by the end.cursedandcraving 2025-12-16
Details
- Author
- Ashley Herring Blake
- Duration
- 10 hours 26 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 October 2024
- ISBN
- 9781405557153
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Genre
- Modern and Contemporary romance
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
A brand new queer holiday romance from the author of Delilah Green Doesn't Care - perfect for fans of Alexandria Bellefleur, Casey McQuiston and Rosie Danan.It's been five years since Charlotte Donovan was ditched at the altar by her ex-fiancée, and she's doing more than okay. Sure, her single mother never checks in, but she has her strings ensemble, the Rosalind Quartet, and her life in New York is a dream come true. As the holidays draw near, her ensemble mate Sloane persuades Charlotte and the rest of the quartet to spend Christmas with her family in Colorado - it is much cozier and quieter than Manhattan, and it would guarantee more practice time for the quartet's upcoming tour. But when Charlotte arrives, she discovers that Sloane's sister Adele also brought a friend home - and that friend is none other than her ex, Brighton. All Brighton Fairbrook wanted was to have the holliest, jolliest Christmas - and try to forget that her band kicked her out. But instead, she's stuck pretending like she and her ex are strangers - which proves to be difficult when Sloane and Adele's mom signs them all up for a series of Christmas dating events. Charlotte and Brighton are soon entrenched in horseback riding and cookie decorating, but Charlotte still won't talk to her. Brighton can hardly blame her after what she did. After a few days, however, things start to slip through. Memories. Music. The way they used to play together - Brighton on guitar, Charlotte on her violin - and it all feels painfully familiar. But it's all in the past and nothing can melt the ice in their hearts . . . right?Why readers love Ashley Herring Blake . . .'A hot, frothy romcom with a relatable heart beating at its centre' Talia Hibbert'A truly exquisite romance . . . I'm wildly in love with this book' Rachel Lynn Solomon'A swoon-worthy, laugh-out-loud romp of a romance' Kosoko Jackson'Snappy banter and seriously scorching chemistry; you'll need a very cold shower after this read!' Lana Harper'Charming and entertaining . . . Blake's masterful blend of sexual tension and growing affection will have readers swooning' Karelia Stetz-Waters'Snarky, steamy, and swoony in equal measure, I never wanted this book to end' Meryl Wilsner
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