Book Review - All I Want For Christmas by Maggie Knox

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Title: All I Want For Christmas

Author: Maggie Knox

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Publication Date: 13th October 2022 

Rating: 5 Stars

When Sadie and Max are selected as contestants on the famed reality singing show STARMAKER's special festive season, Sadie thinks she's finally gotten her big break - and Max sees a chance to step out of his megastar father's shadow. But then they're paired up for duet week and stun the world with their onstage chemistry...

With fans going wild for #Saxie, the judges demand they remain a duo - on and offstage - or exit the competition. Faking a relationship shouldn't be too hard, except for one small problem: Sadie and Max can't stand each other.

But with their dreams just within reach, they agree to the ruse. Will their relationship lie be exposed before they can win? Or might their fake connection turn real by the Christmas finale?

A pitch-perfect festive rom com, perfect for fans of Sally Thorne's The Hating Game and Beach Read by Emily Henry

I am really loving Maggie Knox's writing. They have once again produced a completely irresistible Christmas story that I couldn't get enough of. 

There is something about a Nashville setting, plus music that makes me go weak at the knees, especially when you have good looking men involved.  Add in a clear chemistry between Sadie and Max even if it is allegedly fake at first as they can't stand each other and so many ups and downs between them, set to a backdrop of a TV talent show and this was 100% my sort of book. 

There is a whole will they, won't they get together for real sort of vibe, after #Saxie becomes an online sensation with the public, as their chemistry when performing is off the charts. 

They are also both dealing with things in their private lives which effects how they react to each other, and I enjoyed getting to know both Sadie and Max really well. 

There is a great cast of characters to support them, along with a sleazy music producer who made my blood boil.  But on the whole I loved the rest of characters and thoroughly enjoyed my time spend in the pages of this book. 

It's just pure romantic escapism at its very best, with a festive feel, but overly Christmassy, but it does add an atmospheric time of year setting for the story.  Just a all around easy, quick read which was right up my street. 

Thank you to Hodder & Stoughton and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.