I enjoyed "Tis the Damn Season. Aspen Moore and Roman Torres were cute.

There were a few spots that dragged and a few spots I wasn't into the plot. Overall, this was a cute holiday read.

This is a great romance for everyone who is a Taylor Swift fan! Each chapter begins with a song, most of which are by Swift. This is perfect, because the female main character is a singer who is forced to return to her hometown, where she reconnects with her high school sweetheart. The narrative goes back and forth between past and present, which I don't usually love in a book, but this is definitely a sweet little YA romance. I may get a copy for my classroom! <3

This gave me all the sweet holiday vibes and was overall a cute story that captured me right away. It had all the Taylor Swift references and I enjoyed that it was a lighthearted read for me.

*thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review.

I picked this book up on NetGalley as a read now because I’m a big Taylor Swift fan and the title immediately pulled me in. The cover art was very cute, too! However, that was where the good feelings stopped for me, unfortunately. I made it about 5% before I had to DNF. The writing was very juvenile, which made sense, because of the author’s young age. It’s such an accomplishment to have published a book at such a young age, but I feel like the book should have been written for and marketed to the YA audience. It’s difficult for someone that is 16/17 to write adult characters and their experiences, and while the author tried, the writing was a little too juvenile for it to be believable. I would love to read another book by this author when she’s a bit older! I can she’s going places, even though this book wasn’t for me.

I got to about 33% and had to DNF it. The author has potential, but this should have been written as a YA book because it’s written by a teen who thinks they know how adults act. I was going to keep reading it, but I saw that there was no trigger warning for a scene with sexual assault that comes up later in the book, and I’m not in the mental headspace to read that.

this book was so cute!!! If you love Taylor swift you will love this book. The kids in here were cute. The romance between the two characters were amazing. Small town romance friends to lover.

Thank you for allowing me to read this book. I enjoyed the characters and their arcs, and found the plot interesting. I look forward to reading more from this author.

I enjoyed this book which I was not expecting! I adore the cover of the book and the blurb, it really drew me in. I can’t remember much about the book but I will be rereading it again!

3/5 stars

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishers, and Kimi Freeman for allowing me to read and review this book.

This is a holiday romance that has dual timelines. The main timeline is set in the present with flashback to seven years previously.

Although this wasn't one of my favorite romance books, it was very well written with interesting characters. I would still recommend this book to anyone looking for a holiday romance with right person/wrong time, Hollywood starlet/small-town boy, scandals, and small-town drama.

I loved this book, and fell in love with the characters. This is a new to me author but the reconnection between old lovers hits every single time.

This book is so sweet, packed with Taylor Swift references and a cozy setting. The dual timeline adds depth to Aspen and Roman's love story, giving off major "tis the damn season" vibes. It reminds me of Happy Place by Emily Henry, with its quick pace and short chapters. Plus, the playlist is perfect! My only gripe is that Roman's character needed more development and the "I love you" moment felt rushed. Overall, it's a cozy read, perfect for T Swift fans and those into second-chance romances.

'Tis The Damn Season sounds like a captivating contemporary romance that weaves together themes of fame, love, and second chances. With its dual timeline structure and inspiration drawn from Taylor Swift's evocative song, the novel promises to deliver a poignant and heartwarming story.

Aspen Moore's character seems to embody the classic tale of a Hollywood starlet who seemingly has it all but finds herself yearning for something deeper and more meaningful. The scandal that disrupts her glamorous life serves as a catalyst for her journey back to her Pennsylvania hometown, where she reunites with her first love, Roman Torres. The tension between their past connection and the reality of their present circumstances creates an intriguing dynamic, as Aspen grapples with the pull of her old life and the undeniable chemistry she shares with Roman.

The choice Aspen faces—between the allure of fame and the authenticity of her feelings for Roman—adds depth to the narrative, exploring themes of identity, self-discovery, and the pursuit of true happiness. The small-town setting juxtaposed with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood provides an interesting backdrop for Aspen's emotional journey and the rekindling of her romance with Roman.

Overall, 'Tis The Damn Season appears to be a captivating read that combines elements of romance, nostalgia, and self-reflection, offering readers a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and the power of second chances. Fans of contemporary romance, especially those who appreciate a touch of Hollywood glamour and heartfelt storytelling, are likely to find this novel both entertaining and emotionally resonant.

I received this ARC via NetGalley.

This was such a sweet read with low angst. If you're looking for a small-town second-chance romance this holiday season, look no further!

This was a cute festive book that I really enjoyed! Would definitely read this author again. There is a lot of Taylor Swift references, but not to a point where you think you're reading fan fiction, which can sometimes be the case!

Cute story. Unfortunately, you can tell that the writer is young. I looked it up after I finished and it made sense. Just a feeling throughout the book. I'm good with YA, this just felt young. The pacing of the book was a bit off and I struggled with the dialogue a bit. That being said, it's a solid first novel.

Thank you to net galley for the book! I had a great time and loved the whole thing. I would've wanted a bit more but other than that great book overall!

This is great as a surface level, "bubblegum romance" type of book.

Actress and singing sensation Aspen moves back to her small town in Pennsylvania after being caught in the middle of a cheating scandal. While at home, she reconnects with her best friend, and former boyfriend, Roman. The two are asked to direct the local's church kid's program. As the two spend more time together, they start to become closer and wonder if they're able to make a relationship work. The problem? Roman has expressed zero desire to live the celebrity lifestyle that Aspen lives.


This is great as a cute, YA, romance without any large conflicts.

However, because it was so surface level, there wasn't much character growth and it felt like the conflicts were thrown into the story just because.
There were issues within the book that I felt like could have been given more attention (SPOILER: Aspen's SA and the Parkinson's diagnosis for her dad). Both instances were blown over and it felt like those conflicts were thrown in strictly to have them in the book.

Overall, again, a great surface level romance book!
Thank you to Netgalley and Parsons Press for an eARC of this book! All opinions are my own!

I really enjoyed reading this book.
I read it over a few days, and couldn't wait till I got free time to read it more.

Any time of year is the time of year for a Christmas romance. If you're familiar with the Taylor Swift song 'Tis the Damn Season you may also enjoy this book. Like the song with the same name, this story follows popstar Aspen Moore's on-off relationship with her highschool sweetheart Roman Torres. She left her hometown and Roman behind with hopes of Hollywood stardom, but their connection could never be severed and the pair end up reuniting on her trips home over the years. But while home for an extended period of time in the midst of career pitfall, Aspen's goal for things to stay platonic may not be something the pair can follow.

If you're a fan of second chance romance, high school sweethearts romances, Christmas romances, or Taylor Swift, you'll enjoy this book. This was a cute story, but it reads very young. I think this is in part due to the young age of the characters (dual timeline of senior year of high school and 23 in the present) but also the writing itself. There's not anything explicit in the story so it would probably be best enjoyed by YA audiences. Thank you NetGalley, Kimi Freeman, and Parson Press for an ARC of this book.

Thank you to Parson Press and Netgalley for gifting me an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I gave this a 1.5 star, but rounded up to give the author some credit.

This book was a miss for me - the writing felt very juvenile and scattered. I wasn't surprised to find that the author is 16/17 - congrats to her on publishing a book at such a young age, but this was not my jam.

I don't usually go for friends-to-lovers, but I love Taylor Swift and I love a good yearn, so I thought this would be a fun read. I found the characters and their motivations to be quite flat, but I loved Roman as a MMC.

I was really uncomfortable with the handling of the SA storyline - it needing editing and a lot of work to make it feel like a real storyline and also to touch on the subject sensitively.

Another thing I couldn't get past was Fertsville as a town. The name took me out of the story every time and it is mentioned FIFTY times throughout the short book.