A very sweet love story between Keegan and Sammi. They were friends and then Sammi wanted more but Keegan was not . They kept in touch as friends but nothing more. I like the plot and characters along with the family situations I recommend this book for all romance readers..

Very sweet!

Sam and her friend Keegan are voted as the queen and queen for the promotional events Junebug animal shelter are doing to raise funds and awareness during the Christmas period. With unshared feelings for one another between them, Sam and Keegan go about their duties as the queens but with volunteer Mia doing all she can to get them together because they seem clueless on their own, will the magic of Christmas and the loving animals they are helping bring them the romance they deserve.

This was so unbelievably amazing and cute! It had all the magic of a Christmas romance with a bit of a set up and some very cute furry companions to make it all the more special. There was an awkwardness between Sam and Keegan that could have resulted in the whole promotion of Junebug becoming a disaster but I admired their willing to try and overcome all of that to do what was right for the animal shelter and the community. In each other they found support and their friendship only grew, with each of them using their strengths to help each other get through their commitments and enjoy them.

Then there were these turning points where it was obvious they were meant to be together and that Mia’s assumptions and plan to put them together was the right thing to do. They melted my heart having fun together, taking care of one another, and developing a relationship that was envious because of how cute it was, but there was something else between them, that thing stopping them from crossing that line. However when it comes down to it and they admit to others in their lives that there might be something there we really learn the truth, and suddenly everything makes sense.

I loved every second of this story! It was packed with emotion, sentiments that were completely heart-warming and cute little furry friends. It’s a must read to get you all cosy and ready for Christmas.

This has all the parts for a cute Christmas romance. Junebug Farms, the local animal shelter, is looking to increase donations and adoptions with a social media campaign. When they announce a contest for a pair to take part in activities promoting the shelter and getting to ride on the float in the Christmas parade. When the two winners are both women it becomes a Queen and Queen royalty. Sam and Keegan are happy to take the spots. They are friends and enjoy the planned activities. Lots of cute doggos get spotlighted as well.

I love that Beer’s works in Junebug Farms, which was the setting for her previous Puppy Love series. A couple of those MC's make brief appearances. And a careful reader will catch a mention of a character from her Swizzle Stick series. I love when author’s include little easter eggs like that for their fans. And it shows a consistency in their world building. What is missing in this book is the connection between Sam and Keegan. From the first scene we know that they know each other. But it is never filled in on whether they have known each other for years or a few dates. Without the beginning of them it is hard to connect to them as a couple. Especially as one is involved with someone else during the part of the story.

I love Beer’s books and hers are one’s I often pull from my shelf (or iPad) and read again for a quick comfort or to pick me up. This is a cute story with sweet main and side characters. (3.5 Stars)

This book had me hooked the second I saw the title, the content made it even better!! I highly recommend!

Sweet adoptable dogs and the Christmas theme made this a very cute book. I fell in love with precious little Beckett. I’ve read other books by Beers’ and didn’t love this one quite as much, the pacing of the book wasn’t my favorite. The plot developments between Keegan and Sammi started as a nice slow burn but for me, things escalated way too fast at the end. I loved reading about Junebug Farms and would’ve loved to hear more about Mia, Sammi’s grandma. Even though it wasn’t my favorite Georgia Beers book, it’s still a cute, cozy read for the holidays!

This was such a cute Christmas story and I loved it. The side characters, as usual, always make a Christmas story special and these ones did not disappoint. And also dogs, cute dogs!

This was a very cute read! What immediately drew me to this book was the blurb talking about dogs which I love dearly so I had to give this a read. It was cozy, comforting, a little emotional, and just everything I wanted in a book right now. I haven’t read many sapphic stories but this one gave me all the feels. I loved Sammi and Keegan and their journey to each other. I was rooting for them from the beginning. I truly enjoyed their story and the acceptance and support they had.
Sammi’s grandma was my favorite character besides the dogs lol. Mia was funny and she had me tearing up a little towards the end.
I really enjoyed the plot including an animal shelter and how Sammi and Keegan helped spread the word for it. Animal shelters are near and dear to my heart and this book was just perfect in capturing the sad reality some animals face being in a shelter. Beckett and Hulk had me wanting to adopt them so badly.

This was a very cute, Christmas read! Cozy, low stakes, with a loveable cast of rescue dogs. What I really appreciated is that this book features a whole cast of cool women outside of our two FMCs. Mia (Sammi's grandma) was particularly endearing and I was pleasantly surprised that we got to hangout with her as much as we did throughout the story. I also appreciated that the book took place mainly from October until New Years (with short bookending scenes dating a year before and a year after) as it made Sammi and Keegan's story feel much more relatable than it all taking place during December, for example.

If you're looking for something fluffy to get you into the holiday spirit, I recommend!

A great cozy Christmas story not as spicy as I hoped but very enjoyable none the less. I recommend.

Thank You Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley.

Great Christmas romance. The characters were well written and really fun to get to know. The grandma was hilarious and the main characters were made for each other. I liked that there's some characters from previous books making an appearance, it just made this a much more fun book to read and get insight into how those previous characters are fairing in their relationships. If you like second chance romances with loveable dogs and a meddling grandma then this would be the book for you. I would recommend this book to my friends and family and I look forward to what's next from this author.

This was a cute story. Not much spice, but the dogs were a big bonus. I would like to have read more about the dog treat store ownwe. She sounded like a great woman. Mia was adorable. Such a sweetheart and sneaky as well. Nicely done.

A cute fluffy Christmas novel, I really loved the focus on the animal shelter and the grandmother's pov. I thought the reason they became distant was a little weak but probably realistic. Could've added a little more drama with Jules just for some excitement but all in all this was a cute fun Christmas read, and would make a cute hallmark movie!

Thank you Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books, Inc.

Keegan and Sammi nearly started... something, then Keegan bolted. Now a year later, the two of them, due to the interference of Sam's Granny, find themselves elected King and Queen (Queen and Queen?) of Junebug Farms Christmas Parade.

Sammi is still wondering why Keegan fled, and isn't sure the Queen and Queen thing is a good idea. As they do the various events her feelings for Keegan get more intense, but she's not sure how the other woman feels.

Good fun light read. The characters are sweet, the plot moves along well and it was nice catching up with the animal shelter.

Two mild gripes: Keegan just having a semi random panic attack just seemed odd. It's kind of explained later, but not in a satisfying way IMHO.
We also don't hear if the fundraising was actually successful. I know it's there to just drive the plot but....

3.5 stars out of 5

i came in expecting a silly hallmark christmas novel, and i got exactly that. this was a cute, feel-good read that will put you right into the holiday spirit, with lots of mutual pining and involves the most adorable characters (iykyk). my biggest gripe with the book, though, was that i kept thinking the romantic conflict was a bit too unserious even for the genre, or perhaps just badly presented? it’s revealed from the get-go, so maybe placing it there made me side-eye some of the more tense scenes bc i kept thinking ...Really? 🧍‍♀️ still, this is the perfect book to read around this time of the year!

Q. What do you get when you cross the Christmas season, an animal shelter with lots of very cute dogs, a spunky matchmaking grandmother and two MC's (Sammi and Keegan) who can't see that they're just meant for each other?

A. You get all the feels…..in the best possible way.

Georgia Beers brings us another feel-good installment in the Puppy Love series set around the Juneburg Farms animal shelter and it was an absolute joy to return to this chaotic but lovable organisation. With the shelter struggling for funds due to the cancellation of a significant source of funding, a grand plan is concocted to run a holiday fundraiser including the community electing a 'King' and 'Queen' to represent the shelter at a number of events in the run up to Christmas. This provides the perfect opportunity for Mia Sorenson, the spunky 81 year old grandmother of Sammi to fiddle with the vote results ending in Sammi and Keegan being appointed joint Queens instead. After mostly avoiding each other for the past several months following a disasterous first makeout session, the two MCs are required to spend time together as they represent the shelter at several local community events. Can this time spent together help them to overcome their initial hiccup and get their second chance? You'll just have to read the book and find out.

Thank you to Georgia Beers, NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book. I am providing an honest review and all opinions are my own.

At Junebug Farms animal shelter, the holiday spirit is alive as the shelter sponsors its Christmas parade to raise funds and find homes for pups. The parade’s king and queen will film festive vignettes to promote the cause.

Mia Sorenson, a volunteer and matchmaker, rigs the voting so her granddaughter Samantha and her friend Keegan win, hoping to spark their long-delayed romance. But a big embarrassing secret stands in their way.

I really had a hard time with this one; I think primarily because I really struggled to get into either of the main characters. I do enjoy the work of Georgia Beers, but as of late her books seem to be very hit or miss with me and this one unfortunately had me skimming from disinterest--something I almost never do because I actually prefer slow burns and slow paced novels.

2.5/5
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was cute but odd.
The first chapter threw me off. And made me question Keegan through out the book until about 3/4 of the way through the book.
Unfortunately that made the chemistry between the two mains strained. I know they were supposed to be attracted to each other but I never felt it.
There is tons of "cute" with the dogs and Grandma and mom.
A light holiday read.
I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review

Cute, feel good Christmas read. The characters were cute but I didn’t feel particularly invested in their story. That being said, there were so many cute elements to this cute romcom. Im a sucker for a story with pups!

A light, feel-good read if you’re just looking for something to get you in the holiday spirit without too much emotional investment. Not groundbreaking for me, but it does the job

Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this ARC for an exchange for a review

This Christmas by Georgia Beers

This is a feel good sorry with a friend's to lovers/ second chance.

Everything is better at Christmas. The sights, the snow, the magic. And when forced proximity comes into play putting Keegan and Sammi together to help raise awareness for the local shelter things are bound to get toasty.
You'll be rooting for this match.

This Christmas is unlike any Christmas themed book you will read! Sammi (a dentist) and Keegan (a kindergarten teacher) had something once a year ago, and when Sammi found herself kissing Keegan, Keegan pulled away. A year later, they meet up again because of Sammi's grandma's scheming at an animal rescue farm. Both these women find themselves the Queens and have to go to events set up around the city to help raise money for the animal rescue. Sammi and Keegan found themselves inseparable again and feelings have come back. Will Keegan find herself a girlfriend whom adores her or will she go running for the hills again. Will Sammi's grandmother get what she wanted out of this Christmas debacle or will her grandmother find another way to get Sammi a girlfriend (preferably keegan) after all?

This book was really sweet and one feel good book to read during the holidays. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC for an honest review. I thoroughly enjoyed this book because the theme was very different compared to all the other sapphic holiday books I've read. Georgia Beers knows how to pull at your heart strings and with a sapphic romance and adoptable dogs during the holidays, who wouldn't want to read this novel.