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Bartender River Lundqvist has a damn good reason for hating Christmas. Bangers Tavern is the perfect place to lay low over the holidays—until Charlie walks in. His first encounter with the saucy server nine years ago was utter humiliation. Her reappearance stirs up powerful desires and hopes for a new start. But the timing is all wrong.
Back in Tacoma to care for her estranged dad over the holidays, freelance web designer Charlie Khoury braces herself for the suckiest Christmas ever. A temporary job at Bangers Tavern gives her a chance to escape Dad’s criticism and blow off some steam. But why does the hunky bartender seem to hate her?
A pretend girlfriend is just what River needs to keep his family off his back—until a kiss under the mistletoe flares hot enough to melt the North Pole. When greedy developers threaten Bangers Tavern, River and Charlie must team up to save it. Their sizzling chemistry feels like the real thing—but everyone knows rebound relationships don’t last.
Come to Bangers Tavern for an enemies-to-lovers tale of reconciliation, found family, holiday cocktails, and the steamiest Christmas miracle ever.
Amazon reviewer Redi44Crew says:
Christmas Rekindled by Sadira Stone is a funky Christmas tale with the little spice of gingerbread men. This contemporary romance is for those who like their wassail spiked with romance, heat, and endearing characters. Charlie is trapped in her protective father’s house after his injury brings her home for the holidays. The web designer takes a stroll down memory lane and ends up with a temporary gig in her old haunt, just to get some time away from her cranky patient.
I loved how the bar, Bangers, in this story is a third party to the main character’s romance. Just as Charlie must make the decision between her high-flying life back in Portland versus her down-to-earth options in Tacoma, Sixth Street is at a crossroads. The story wouldn’t be the same without the war against the gentrification of “proud to be weird” sixth street with its dive bars, retro shops, and vintage boutiques. My little Millennial heart was bursting at the seams with references to gourmet tater tots, mom & pop coffee shops, vintage gift shopping, and ugly sweaters. An updated, trendy holiday story sure to become a classic!
However, I can only give a 5-star review to a story with a swoon-worthy hero and River is everything you could want in a perfectly grinchy, pretty boy. A rich kid squashed by his parent’s expectations, River rebels by being the best bartender in the area. This book has so many yummy cocktail descriptions, I started taking notes – only to be surprised by the recipes at the back of the book! River’s dedication to Bangers, Charlie’s father, and Charlie’s need for personal space won me over. Throw in his Swedish features, motorcycle, designer wardrobe, and passion for staying in shape, wowsa! No wonder all the females at Bangers get in line for his smiles. However, behind the easy-going demeanor is a wounded heart whose honesty and vulnerability will make you want to “just cuddle” and make him feel better.
Overall, Christmas Rekindled is a holiday romance that brings the heat, the heart, and the funky vibes to capture the Millennial Christmas with 100% accuracy. It will pull your heartstrings, give you the giggles, raise your temperature, and reimagine your drink order with every chapter.
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