Holli Jolly by Freesia Woodley

Part of the Merry Elf-Mas multi-author series

Book overview

Christmas is coming early for these Santa's helpers.

Holli

Who knew returning a toddler to her dad would turn my world upside down? Now I'm pretending to be the fake boyfriend of the richest guy in town. Between school and work, my life is messy enough. As Jack and I get closer, though, I find myself falling for him and his gentle guidance. Maybe my cousin was right and I need a Daddy after all.

Jack

Since turning forty, I'd all but given up on finding my dream boy. Then fate dropped Holli into my lap. He says he doesn't have time for a relationship, but I can see he needs me. My sister's gala is the perfect excuse to get closer to this stubborn boy. I'll win him over and we'll have a Holli Jolly Christmas.

This book is part of the Merry Elf-Mas multi-author series. Each story can be read as a standalone, but why not come along for the ride as each of Santa's elves finds love during the holidays?

Trigger Warning: Mentions of past parental abuse, on page gaslighting by a sibling

My Review

5 stars

Welcome back to Frostdale Mall and their elf squad with this sweet daddy boy relationship. Holli, Jack, and his daughter Flora are just so right together from the first meeting that you can feel the instant family bond. It's just one of those sweet stories that you can not help but smile and read. Jack is the prefect daddy in showing his boy you can and should be appreciated for who exactly who you are and protects him even from both their families. Holli was raised by his aunts and Nana, who are the best, most joyful family to ever exist, making you see where Holli gets his joy from even when his parents were not good.

Not gonna lie. This is the one I was apprehensive to read cause not my usual tropes, but so glad I decided to give it a go, so it's worth the read!

Would have liked to see more of the elf squad but loved getting to see more of Billy and really looking forward to reading his book!

Holli Jolly: A MM Holiday Novel https://a.co/d/6RTWnoF