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How My Neighbor Stole Christmas Kindle Edition

by Meghan Quinn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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A new winter holiday, enemies-to-lovers romance, from the undeniably funny and always spicy, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Meghan Quinn.

Living in a year around Christmas town has it's drawbacks. The caroling, the decorations, the insanely cheery spirit, it never disappears. It's why I like to hibernate away in my cave--I mean house--keeping a healthy distance from the holly jolly spirits.

And all was going according to plan until my nemesis, Storee Taylor, moved in next door to care for her Aunt Cindy. Without blinking, she turned my simple world into a real nightmare-before-Christmas, especially when she decided to enter the town Christmas Kringle contest - which she was determined to win.

Well guess what? Over my cold-hearted body.

There was no way I was going to let her win, not after the history we'd shared.

So despite my promise to myself of never participating in the sickening Christmas season, I entered the competition as well. That's right, I planned on beating Storee at her own game by pretending this grump’s heart grew three sizes this season.

And it was working until feelings between us started heating up.
We pretended to date.
We kissed.
And well, sparks flew from there.

Which led to one explosive night involving Christmas lights, the competition, and a ladder. Don't let me convince you who stole Christmas, I think you need to find out for yourself . . .

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#1 Amazon and USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CX82WQ5Q
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 15, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2681 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 482 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #8 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1 in Holiday Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #1 in Holiday Romance (Books)
- #1 in Holiday Fiction (Books)

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Customers enjoyed the humor, bantering, and laughter in this lighthearted holiday rom-com. They found the book delightful, sweet, and perfect for readers who love their holiday reads. The story was described as cute, sweet, and uplifting. Readers appreciated the spice level and the chemistry between the characters.

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397 customers mention "Humor"360 positive37 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find the banter funny and the story lighthearted. The book puts them in the mood for Christmas stories and Meghan Quinn's writing style.

"...It’s a festive, laugh out loud, spicy, sweet, and dreamy romance. The Candy Cane scene did me IN it was 🥵 (iykyk) 😉..." Read more

"...Whether they’re naughty, funny, or downright cute, they added a whimsical touch to the story that I absolutely loved. Another delightful surprise?..." Read more

"...another Meghan Quinn book bc not only did this book put me in the mood for Christmas stories but also for more Meghan Quinn...." Read more

"...The story is cute. It made me laugh. I giggled a TON. My daughter actually complained I kept her up one night with my giggling...." Read more

376 customers mention "Readability"348 positive28 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and lighthearted. They describe it as a perfect holiday read. The audiobook enhances their enjoyment.

"...I can’t even begin to put into words the amazingness of this book, of Cole and Storee. I was laughing my rear off the entire time I read this book...." Read more

"...Overall this is a festive, flirty, and fun romance perfect for readers who love their holiday reads with some extra heat! 🎄♥️..." Read more

"...Definitely worth reading with audio, obviously for educational purposes. Never for the spice, and the male narrators voice...." Read more

"...This was a very interesting and unique take on The Grinch. It felt like I was watching the movie...." Read more

334 customers mention "Story quality"285 positive49 negative

Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find it cute, heartwarming, and uplifting. The storyline is sweet and the characters are endearing. Readers appreciate the allegory and the switch in storytelling style. The journey is heartbreaking, hysterical, spicy, and lovingly touching. Overall, the book is a delightful blend of romance and holiday cheer, perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit.

"...It felt real, it felt like I was reading about my husband and I. We love to rib on each other, get on each other's nerves just because...." Read more

"...I liked the allegory and I liked the switch up in her typical story telling...." Read more

"...The book moved at a quick pace following Storee, and Cole as they meet again after many years apart from childhood...." Read more

"...It was such an adorable holiday rom-com. There was friends to enemies to lovers, small town, fake dating, second chance and forced proximity...." Read more

164 customers mention "Cute book"164 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's cute and festive tone. They find it a fun, sweet read with a romantic candy cane scene. The book has a good balance of sweet, sassy, and spicy elements, with unique Grinch tie-ins.

"...It’s a festive, laugh out loud, spicy, sweet, and dreamy romance. The Candy Cane scene did me IN it was 🥵 (iykyk) 😉..." Read more

"...Whether they’re naughty, funny, or downright cute, they added a whimsical touch to the story that I absolutely loved. Another delightful surprise?..." Read more

"...At the end of the day it was cute and a good romcom...." Read more

"...This book is, funny, steamy, and cute. It is a book that has you addicted with its fantastic banter, and simmering romance." Read more

120 customers mention "Spice level"107 positive13 negative

Customers enjoy the book's spicy tone. They find it humorous with a playful twist on the classic story. The book is described as a good balance of sweet, sassy, and spicy elements that make it delightful.

"...It’s a festive, laugh out loud, spicy, sweet, and dreamy romance. The Candy Cane scene did me IN it was 🥵 (iykyk) 😉..." Read more

"...story dragged on a bit, but the chemistry between the leads and the spicy scenes (I’m looking at you candy cane scene 👀) kept me turning the..." Read more

"...friction moments and the perfectly crafted tumble in love and lots of spicy moments..." Read more

"...I recommend if you like rom coms, Christmas joy and just enough spice to make it fun, but it doesn't take over the story." Read more

117 customers mention "Character development"96 positive21 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters and their banter. They find the chemistry between them to be intense and romantic. The narrator is praised for his performance, as well as the supporting cast.

"...I loved how real the characters felt from the way they portrayed themselves, their emotions, their feelings, and how they handled things thrown at..." Read more

"...this spicy Grinch inspired romcom is packed with snarky banter, lovable characters, and major Hallmark vibes...." Read more

"...And this book was no different. She built the characters nicely, you could tell the end from the beginning, but you loved them and wanted..." Read more

"...The dialogue and banter between the characters are just perfect, capturing the spirit of the season with a blend of humor and wit that kept me..." Read more

106 customers mention "Writing style"83 positive23 negative

Customers enjoy the writing style of the book. They appreciate the cute narration and banter between the narrator and Cole. The dialogue is snappy and hilarious, with good relationships built. The female narrator is also well-written. Overall, readers find the book well-written and enjoyable.

"...🎧 The first half of the book had me hooked with its snappy dialogue and hilarious antics, though I found the pacing a bit slower in the..." Read more

"I like Meghan Quinn, she does a good job of writing romcoms with spice and good spice mind you- not that calm quiet spice you might get in a typical..." Read more

"...The banter between the MCs was so good and I love Max/Atlas. This was a very interesting and unique take on The Grinch...." Read more

"...I just though some of the language was not meccsst." Read more

73 customers mention "Pacing"23 positive50 negative

Customers have different views on the book's pacing. Some found it engaging from the start and enjoyed the humor and wit. Others felt it started slowly and dragged on, with too many details. The ending was also rushed for some readers.

"...its snappy dialogue and hilarious antics, though I found the pacing a bit slower in the latter half...." Read more

"...But it didn't read well to me. And again, added very little value to the story but also took away from the character development that Quinn had done..." Read more

"...The spice in the second half of the book is fairly frequent, and descriptive...." Read more

"...Yes, it’s a little cheesy. Yes, it’s a little predictable, but that’s almost the appeal of the book...." Read more

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Amanda Brown
Festive spicy romcom
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024
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Rating: 5/5⭐️ Spice: 4/5🌶️

Tropes/what to expect:
❄️ Holiday romance
🎄 Enemies/rivals to lovers
❄️ Small town
🎄 Fake dating
❄️ Forced proximity
🎄 rom–com

This should definitely be on your TBR for the holiday season, it is the perfect book to get you in your feels and into the holiday spirit. Tons of holiday activities, competitions, lots of love and Christmas is everywhere. This book was quite literally the spicy Hallmark version of The Grinch and I loved every single page. I literally ate it up! Meghan did an amazing job incorporating The Grinch into the story. The Dr. Seuss-like openings to every chapter were brilliant, it added so much to the Christmas vibe of the book, and they were hilarious!!

OMGG the banter, the angst, the tension, and the CHEMISTRY!! I can’t even begin to put into words the amazingness of this book, of Cole and Storee. I was laughing my rear off the entire time I read this book. The sassy comebacks by Storee, the sarcastic ribbing of Cole, it was entertaining. It felt real, it felt like I was reading about my husband and I. We love to rib on each other, get on each other's nerves just because. I loved how real the characters felt from the way they portrayed themselves, their emotions, their feelings, and how they handled things thrown at them. The way their relationship developed was natural, enemies/rivals to lovers.

The slow burn with the slow heat which Meghan Quinn always does a fabulous job with, was on fire. There was so much tension between Cole and Storee you could feel it through the pages.

Cole and Storee needed each other after, they helped each other overcome their pasts and traumas and find that Christmas Spirit again. I loved watching the growth and development of both characters. And the side characters of the whole town are amazing.

I highly recommend adding this to your holiday TBR list! How My Neighbor Stole Christmas is honestly the perfect holiday read. It’s a festive, laugh out loud, spicy, sweet, and dreamy romance.

The Candy Cane scene did me IN it was 🥵 (iykyk) 😉

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amandareadsforfun
Fun and festive read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
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If you’re looking for a festive read with humor, spice, and a sprinkle of Christmas chaos, this is the perfect holiday read for you! 🎅🏻

Set in a year-round Christmas town, this spicy Grinch inspired romcom is packed with snarky banter, lovable characters, and major Hallmark vibes. From the start, Storee (FMC) and her grumpy neighbor Cole (MMC) clash in a rivalry that evolves into a swoony fake-dating scenario sending plenty of sparks flying.

One of the book’s standout features is the unique Christmas-themed poems that open each chapter. Whether they’re naughty, funny, or downright cute, they added a whimsical touch to the story that I absolutely loved. Another delightful surprise? The gorgeous illustrations throughout the paperback - total bonus points for that!

I also listened to the audiobook while reading, and it was fantastic! The narrators did an amazing job of capturing the chemistry between the characters. It brought the story to life in a way that made the already hilarious banter even more enjoyable. Highly recommend pairing the audiobook with the physical book if you can! 🎧

The first half of the book had me hooked with its snappy dialogue and hilarious antics, though I found the pacing a bit slower in the latter half. At times, the story dragged on a bit, but the chemistry between the leads and the spicy scenes (I’m looking at you candy cane scene 👀) kept me turning the pages.

Overall this is a festive, flirty, and fun romance perfect for readers who love their holiday reads with some extra heat! 🎄♥️

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OlafvonSnowman
A Cute Christmas Romcom to Kick off the Season
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2024
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I like Meghan Quinn, she does a good job of writing romcoms with spice and good spice mind you- not that calm quiet spice you might get in a typical romcom (which has its place too!). And this book was no different.

She built the characters nicely, you could tell the end from the beginning, but you loved them and wanted it to happen. They had the perfect friction moments and the perfectly crafted tumble in love and lots of spicy moments (one with a candy cane that I'm not soon to forget ... It was ... Well you tell me.) And it had just enough Christmas to be in the mood but not over the top.

At the end of the day it was cute and a good romcom. It wasn't Meghan's best, but it was a nice way to ease myself into the silly world of Christmas and romcoms mashed together (the only kind of romcoms I watch anymore are Christmas ones OR the millennial aged ones bc I grew up on those and have great memories.)

I loved in CO for years and Meghan had me wishing I was in Kringle, I could imagine the small mountain town and where I'd live (might've looked like Vail or Eagle but who's telling).

So if you like the sound of all of that, if you sound like me, go ahead and read it. It'll put you in the Christmas mood, or at least start to.

That said, it wasn't Meghan's best. Which to be fair, she writes a lot, she has a formula that works. And so they all can't be good.

She changed up her formula slightly and took a page out of The Grinch and Twas the Night Before Christmas. I liked the allegory and I liked the switch up in her typical story telling.

I didn't love the narrator to character talk (the break of the fourth wall) It was weird and a little unhinged and lacked the injection of humor she was going for. I didn't mind the rhyme she built throughout but it didn't add value to the overall story. However, she did a good job building it. I can't imagine that was easy.

I also hated the twist at the end. I will not spoil it. But it didn't read well to me. And again, added very little value to the story but also took away from the character development that Quinn had done throughout. I understand it's meant to evoke sympathy but she'd done a great job garnering that from the audience throughout the twist was unnecessary. The outcome would've been the same without it. And if anything it made me angry at the individual who pulled it. So many book on focus on that lack of communication skills, someone keeping something from someone else instead of just asking or explaining. And a lot of it is for the plot, so I can deal. But in this case, it made me sad and mad.

And with that I'm off to read another Meghan Quinn book bc not only did this book put me in the mood for Christmas stories but also for more Meghan Quinn. Be on the lookout for more reviews about ridiculous falling in love stories! I do hope you enjoy How My Neighbor Stole Christmas.

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Ashley
Cheesey Christmas story with sauce
Reviewed in Canada on December 3, 2024
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A good fun Christmas story that makes you laugh out loud. The added spice makes all more intriguing. Great read

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How my neighbour stole Christmas
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Madeline Hill
Hallmark movie in book form
Reviewed in Canada on December 20, 2024
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Absolutely loved this book, I was howling with laughter all the way through. The connection between the main characters is so well done and I loved the author's writing style, as well as the addition of the narrator to make it feel more like the various movies of the Grinch we've seen in the past.

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Kate Tovey
Very smutty
Reviewed in Australia on December 24, 2024
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It was a good book but I feel the story was taken away by the intense smut.

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Carrie M
Touch and Go
Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2024
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It took me a bit to get into this one. The characters drove me a bit crazy, then I started to love them, then others would drive me crazy. It, of course, turned out okay, and love was found, but it was a bit of a battle getting there. The premise was cute, the “battles” were on point with what would be expected of a “Christmas Town” and I liked that the author didn’t “play favorites” with the winners of each competition.
It was a good reminder of The Spirit of Christmas and family and working together. There were some touching moments, moments that had me a little choked up.

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