I am loving the Bromance Book Club series and was delighted to curl up by the fire with A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams, the fifth novel in the series. A scrooge heroine and sunshine hero delivered a swoon worthy holiday tale with friends and family.
by Lyssa Kay Adams
Series: Bromance Book Club #5
Genres: Contemporary Romance
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'Tis the season for a Bromance Book Club matchmaking mission! This time, they're pulling out the mistletoe for everyone's favorite country music star, Colton, and his second chance at love.
Country music’s golden boy Colton Wheeler felt the most perfect harmony when he was with Gretchen Winthrop. But for her, it was a love him and leave him situation. A year later, Colton is struggling to push his music forward in a new direction. If it weren’t about to be the most magical time of year and the support of the Bromance Book Club, he’d be wallowing in self-pity.
It’s hard for immigration attorney Gretchen not to feel a little Scrooge-ish about the excess of Christmas when her clients are scrambling to afford their rent. So when her estranged, wealthy family reaches out with an offer that will allow her to better serve the community, she’s unable to say no. She just needs to convince Colton to be the new face of her family’s whiskey brand. No big deal…
Colton agrees to consider Gretchen’s offer in exchange for three dates before Christmas. With the help of the Bromance Book Club, Colton throws himself into the task of proving to her there’s a spark between them. But Gretchen and Colton will both need to overcome the ghosts of Christmas past to build a future together.
Country music star Colton Wheeler and Gretchen Winthrop had a one-night stand at a wedding. It was magic, and Colton wanted more, but Gretchen didn’t look back. Colton’s career is in a funk, and he hasn’t been interested in anyone since that wedding night. When the two meet years later, the fates may finally have aligned, or at least Colton hopes for a second chance.
Gretchen’s family wants him to sign a deal endorsing their product, and Gretchen’s been tasked to pitch it to him. He agrees if she goes on a few dates with him. Can he woo her and show her the magic of Christmas?
The tale that unfolds was delightful but also tugged at my heartstrings as the author gave us Gretchen’s story. Colton is wonderful, sweet, grounded and all about family. His love for Christmas and efforts to show Gretchen the magic of Christmas held me enthralled.
Of course, the Bromance Book Club, romance books, and their wives all stepped up to help. I loved getting updates and seeing them share moments together around the holidays. They stick up for one another, offer sound advice and go to bat for you. I laughed, cried, and read way past my bedtime.
We see the cheese man, and I am hoping we get his story. I loved the focus on family, trust and holiday traditions. Adams also reminded up to count our blessings and that just because a cake looks gorgeous with layers of icing and decorations doesn’t mean it tastes good.
While this works as a standalone, I highly encourage you to read this series in the order of their release. I have loved them all, and this motley book club gave me plenty of laughs and swoons.
A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams delivered a wonderful standalone holiday romance with swoons, laughter, and romance books. #NewRelease #holidayromance #bookreview #BromanceBookClub Click To TweetAbout Lyssa Kay Adams
Lyssa Kay Adams is the pen name of an award-winning journalist who gave up the world of telling true stories to pen emotional romances. She’s also a diehard Detroit Tigers fan who will occasionally cheer for the Red Sox because her husband is from Boston. Lyssa lives in Michigan with her family and an anxiety-ridden Maltese who steals food and buries it around the house and who will undoubtedly be a character in a future book. Things Lyssa loves: Baseball pants, mashed potatoes, and that little clicking sound that scissors make on the cutting table at fabric stores. Things she doesn’t love: Mean people, melting ice cream cones, and finding food in her underwear drawer.
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Carla
Great review, Kimberly. I just read this one last week and also loved it.
Kimberly
So happy to hear that!
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
I really want to start this series, but the first one doesn’t sound like I’ll be that into it because it is a married couple. But I gave in and got the audiobook of the first one and am going to give it a try.
Kimberly
I love, love, love this series!
Rolé @ Hooked By That Book
This is on my list for sure.
Kimberly
These are such fun!
MarthaE
This sounds like a fun series. I’ll have to take a look.
Thanks for sharing.
Kimberly
I have been having fun with these characters.
Cassie
I’m not a huge Christmas book reader but this one does lovely and I’m completely intrigued at the sound of the Bromance book club, so I’ve added the first book in the series to my TBR
Kimberly
Yay. Happy reading. I look forward to hearing your thoughts, Cassie!
Rachel @Waves of Fiction
We’re review twins! Yes, I loved this one too! It was a fun grump vs. sunshine romance and I laughed at their push and pull. Fab review, Kimberly!
Kimberly
Everyone is reviewing this series today…but it is wonderful.
Sophia Rose
We’re review quadruplets today (you, Rachel, Anne and I). I thought Colton was a teddy bear and he made a good balance to Gretchen who certainly had a horrid family situation. Yes to a Cheese Man book.
Kimberly
LOL, this is a must read series…*grins*
Nadene
I hope to pick up this series someday. Good to know it needs to be read in order.
Kimberly
You are in for a treat!
Anne - Books of My Heart
And we are review twins again. There is something special about this series and I’m really enjoying it. Great review Kimberly!
Kimberly
We are. Love this series 🙂
Debbie Haupt
Yessss I love this series. Super review Kim. IT’s on my list 🙂
Kimberly
Happy reading Debbie 🙂
Wendy
I have this one on my TBR. Looks like I need to get to this sooner than later! I need to read the entire series too. Terrific review, Kimberley.
Kimberly
Happy reading!!
The Book Junkie Reads . . .
I love this series. I look forward to each new addition she makes to the series.
Kimberly
Me too!
Melliane
It’s always nice to have a good christmas story
Kimberly
Agreed.
Lover of Romance
I know everyone seems to love these books, how do the heroines treat the heroes? I have the first book that I need to read but this one sounds really interesting. Good to know it’s best to read this series in order.
Kimberly
Each book is different, but they act like adults, so they are respectful even if they disagree. If you have a particular concern, you can email me.