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Holiday Hollow #2
Crushes and Confections
Whoever said you can’t have your cake and eat it too, obviously never visited Holiday Hollow.
Life can be tough when you’re secretly pining for your best friend and your arch nemesis is a brooding hot alpha chocolatier. To make matters even sweeter, a new alpha in town has taken up shop in Claire’s cafe with a determination to make her his.
While their pasts may be bittersweet, there’s something about the men that she just can’t ignore. Can Claire open herself up to her own taste of Holiday Hollow magic and claim the pack she deserves?
It’s sweetheart season in Holiday Hollow and love is definitely in the air.
The Holiday Hollow Omegaverse features standalone stories that are a blend of sweet and spicy with a HEA guaranteed!
Life can be tough when you’re secretly pining for your best friend and your arch nemesis is a brooding hot alpha chocolatier. To make matters even sweeter, a new alpha in town has taken up shop in Claire’s cafe with a determination to make her his.
While their pasts may be bittersweet, there’s something about the men that she just can’t ignore. Can Claire open herself up to her own taste of Holiday Hollow magic and claim the pack she deserves?
It’s sweetheart season in Holiday Hollow and love is definitely in the air.
The Holiday Hollow Omegaverse features standalone stories that are a blend of sweet and spicy with a HEA guaranteed!
290 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 10, 2023
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Jarica James
105 books498 followersJarica is an American author. She prefers writing paranormal and fantasy books. When she isn't writing she is playing her xbox with her husband and fellow nerd. She has two crazy boys who make writing a challenge, but one she gladly accepts.
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February 12, 2023
4.2 stars.
So. I liked it. But it was missing…some Thing.
So. I liked it. But it was missing…some Thing.
February 14, 2023
A Sweet, romantic return to Holiday Hollow. After Falling For Autumn, I couldn't wait to get another story from the authors and get the chance to experience Holiday Hollow again. This time, we have a Valentines themed story focusing on our omega Claire, her BFF beta Riley, mysterious alpha Vance and the sexy but closed off chocolateire Adrien. I absolutely loved how the relationships were written: the friends-to-lovers situation between Claire and Ri, the previously frowned upon alpha-alpha relationship between Vance and Ady and how all four of them fit perfectly together. A beautiful story, made me happy and mushy, and angry that I in am not an omega living in Holiday Hollow. The heat and spicy was surprisingly hot, these alphas do have a dirty mouth on them. 😏
Four and a half chocolate loving stars (Goodreads, where's the half stars?) , because although I absolutely did love this book, the pacing felt a bit off at times. The characters I love, the world even more. Authors, more Holiday Hollow stories, pretty please! 🙏
Four and a half chocolate loving stars (Goodreads, where's the half stars?) , because although I absolutely did love this book, the pacing felt a bit off at times. The characters I love, the world even more. Authors, more Holiday Hollow stories, pretty please! 🙏
October 19, 2023
I want to start by saying that I feel bad giving this a low review because the problem is with me and not the story. I really like the light airy feeling of this series and the author's writing style fits that vibe very well. I am a big fan of RH stories and have recently been getting into Omegaverse stories. The problem? I am not a fan of M/M within RH Stories. I don't usually mind if there are a few M/M scenes where it's clear it's just sexual and it's just when the FMC is around, but this story it's a full relationship between all members of the pack. Both alphas, Claire and Riley are all in romantic relationship together.
I just prefer for my RH stories to be all focused on the FMC. I'm not a fan of multiple relationships within the harem because then it's a polyamorous relationship and not a RH. I read most of the story, though I will admit I skipped around a bit once I realized that it wasn't just going to be Riley with one of the alphas only.
Wish that I could get more into poly stories, but they just aren't for me. Probably won't read the rest of the series because it seems like that is the trend that the next book is setting too. Shame, I loved the first book.
I just prefer for my RH stories to be all focused on the FMC. I'm not a fan of multiple relationships within the harem because then it's a polyamorous relationship and not a RH. I read most of the story, though I will admit I skipped around a bit once I realized that it wasn't just going to be Riley with one of the alphas only.
Wish that I could get more into poly stories, but they just aren't for me. Probably won't read the rest of the series because it seems like that is the trend that the next book is setting too. Shame, I loved the first book.
November 10, 2024
Chloe is in love with her bestie who we briefly meet at his job in the first book. But she firmly believes he is only into dudes. Well he is, But dudes and her. Just her. But secretly. She insta falls for a hottie in town while hating on his mate, the French chocolatier. Of course that lasts aprox 2 minutes before she starts falling for him too. His parents are dicks but that stress arc resolves again in 2 minutes.
These books are super low angst and instant hottie love. The spice is GREAT and really fun to read.
I read the first book about Autumn and I was so enthralled. I really got into the story and loved the characters. So when I realized there was another stand alone, I got super excited!! |
I almost felt like Chloe's story was a multi part one. There was her relationship with her bestie and her relationship with her Alphas. I almost felt like while they did run at the same time, That they didnt connect to each other? Or maybe I didnt connect to the characters all that well.
I totally plan on reading the next book though! Maybe the mood was off. Maybe it wasnt the right time in my life for Chloe and thats ok. The writing is good, the story is good. It just didnt hit a home run for me.
These books are super low angst and instant hottie love. The spice is GREAT and really fun to read.
I read the first book about Autumn and I was so enthralled. I really got into the story and loved the characters. So when I realized there was another stand alone, I got super excited!! |
I almost felt like Chloe's story was a multi part one. There was her relationship with her bestie and her relationship with her Alphas. I almost felt like while they did run at the same time, That they didnt connect to each other? Or maybe I didnt connect to the characters all that well.
I totally plan on reading the next book though! Maybe the mood was off. Maybe it wasnt the right time in my life for Chloe and thats ok. The writing is good, the story is good. It just didnt hit a home run for me.
February 18, 2023
Holiday Hollow has wholly stolen my heart
This was such a sweet, cozy read that I needed in the worst possible way. I kept putting it down because I wanted to savor it and never leave the town, which is the complete opposite of my usual inhalation of all things reading. Truly cannot explain how much I loved this. 🥺♥️
It’s a candy read; a delectable chocolate bon-bon, if you will, given the theme. It feels almost like a guilty pleasure but there is no guilt or shame in immersing yourself into such a beautiful world with amazing characters that bring you genuine joy. My face hurt from smiling, if you can believe it. I absolutely adore the Holiday Hollow’s empowered omegas, sassy betas, firm but soft alphas… the power dynamics and omegaverse tropes that were turned on their heads and/or improved. Just a really stellar read and I can’t wait to see what the duo does next. They’ve got a lifetime fan now!
This was such a sweet, cozy read that I needed in the worst possible way. I kept putting it down because I wanted to savor it and never leave the town, which is the complete opposite of my usual inhalation of all things reading. Truly cannot explain how much I loved this. 🥺♥️
It’s a candy read; a delectable chocolate bon-bon, if you will, given the theme. It feels almost like a guilty pleasure but there is no guilt or shame in immersing yourself into such a beautiful world with amazing characters that bring you genuine joy. My face hurt from smiling, if you can believe it. I absolutely adore the Holiday Hollow’s empowered omegas, sassy betas, firm but soft alphas… the power dynamics and omegaverse tropes that were turned on their heads and/or improved. Just a really stellar read and I can’t wait to see what the duo does next. They’ve got a lifetime fan now!
February 8, 2023
And we are back in Hallmark town. Oh wait, sorry, Holiday Hollow. This time, it’s Claire’s story. We first met Claire in book one. she owns the local cafe. Her best friend is Riley, the partner of the apple orchard that Autumn owns. This kicks off the friends to lovers trope. This book gave all the adorable moments, and makes you feel all cozy and warm. Another feel good Hallmark type moment.
Riley dreams of a pack, one he can share with his best friend Claire. Unbeknownst to her he’s been in love with her for years. But Riley is oblivious as well, she’s been in love with Riley for a long time too. There’s a new alpha in town and he makes it known right away he wants Riley and Claire. Another great book and I can’t wait for the next installment. I’m not ready to leave Holiday Hollow.
Riley dreams of a pack, one he can share with his best friend Claire. Unbeknownst to her he’s been in love with her for years. But Riley is oblivious as well, she’s been in love with Riley for a long time too. There’s a new alpha in town and he makes it known right away he wants Riley and Claire. Another great book and I can’t wait for the next installment. I’m not ready to leave Holiday Hollow.
February 10, 2023
It is Valentine themed this time and giving me all the good vibes I want. After reading Falling for Autumn I'm happy to read another gem by these two authors. Claire is the omega we follow in this book. There is BFF Riley and two alphas Vance and Adrien. I love the relationship building here and how well it works together. Riley is a beta and is the friends to lovers and then there are the alphas who are together as well and that is frowned upon. Riley is dreaming of a relationship where he can be with Claire except Claire doesn't know he's secretly in love with his bestie. Then an alpha comes new into town shaking things up declaring he wants Claire and Riley. Things get interesting!
February 10, 2023
I’m ADORING these collabs, and this entry is no different. Claire and her best friend Riley have finally found their chance at love with Vance and his husband, and they’re about to have their hearts wooed right out of them. Vance and Ady are absolute perfection, and seeing the pack grow together, be vulnerable and embrace what all that opening themselves fully means warmed my heart. These books make you want to take up residence in Holiday Hollow, knowing there’s no sweeter place to settle down.
February 13, 2023
When I started this series I wasn’t sure what to expect as was a new genre for me but but the end I was hooked and has continued into this instalment of the series. Seamlessly written by two talented ladies they take us in a journey that is both sweet and sassy with plenty of spice. The story is woven with twists that keep you turning the pages as you become invested in the outcome of journey you are taken on. Full of small town charm with plenty of side characters that are main character worthy that will keep you coming back to holiday hollow to find out who’s story is next
February 10, 2023
We are back in Holiday Hollow. Claire story is amazing. What can go wrong with setting up your best friend who your secretly in love with the new alpha in town? Well if you want to know the answer you'll have to read this book. I am loving the town of Holiday Hollow. The small town loves it Holidays and its now Valentine’s day. Love is the air for Claire and her guys. This is a quick read because you don't want to put it down. I can't wait for the next couple!
February 14, 2023
This was so amazing!!! I loved Claire and Riley and Vance and Adrien!!! Omg was this book so sweet and so well done!! It gave me such warm and fuzzies and was the perfect book to get me out a slump! Sometimes all we need is a sweet book with low angst and a good relationship building plot!
I love books that have bakers and they make the story even more sweet! The spice in this is also perfect and I can't wait for more from this world!!!
5/5 Plot
5/5 Spice!!!!!
I love books that have bakers and they make the story even more sweet! The spice in this is also perfect and I can't wait for more from this world!!!
5/5 Plot
5/5 Spice!!!!!
February 24, 2023
Amazing
I adore this series! They are well written and so sweet. What I particularly enjoyed about this book was that all the relationships were equal, I sometimes find with MM books that the FMC feels incidental to the relationship or the MM feels a little forced, however in this book everyone loves everyone and it just flows together naturally. My only gripe is I would have loved to have had more one on one time with Riley and his Alphas !
I adore this series! They are well written and so sweet. What I particularly enjoyed about this book was that all the relationships were equal, I sometimes find with MM books that the FMC feels incidental to the relationship or the MM feels a little forced, however in this book everyone loves everyone and it just flows together naturally. My only gripe is I would have loved to have had more one on one time with Riley and his Alphas !
August 31, 2023
what a cute book! i really loved the dynamic that the 4 of them had going on. on some places, i kinda lost interest in parts of the book but just bc i WASNT interested in those plot points (even though the whole thing was cute by the end of the book, and the whole town was just being a bit annoying 😂)
the spice is good, i've read spicier, but yea, its like a palate cleanser after reading some dark shit
the spice is good, i've read spicier, but yea, its like a palate cleanser after reading some dark shit
February 7, 2023
So freaking adorable! I absolutely love Holiday Hallow. I kinda wish it were real. I’d move there in a heartbeat. Definitely on the sweeter side of Omegaverse, Crushes gives us a few tropes. Best friends to lovers. Grumpy/Sunshine. (He’s not really grumpy… more misunderstood.) Kind of fated mates. Chosen family. All the d’awwwwwws.
February 10, 2023
Another fantastic five star addition to this super sweet Omegaverse series.
I loved everything about being back in Holiday Hollow.
Claire , her bestie Riley and their Alphas. Are just everything I love and more in an omegaverse.
I swooned so much throughout this book.
I loved every last second of this book and i can't wait for more in this series.
I loved everything about being back in Holiday Hollow.
Claire , her bestie Riley and their Alphas. Are just everything I love and more in an omegaverse.
I swooned so much throughout this book.
I loved every last second of this book and i can't wait for more in this series.
February 11, 2023
Holliday Hollow
I wish I lived in Holiday Hollow. It reminds me a lot of stars hallow but with ABO biology. I love this series so much and with all the holidays there are this series could go on and on and I would love that. This book in particular got me in my feels everyone should feel accepted by their families and I am glad our Alpha’s found theirs.
I wish I lived in Holiday Hollow. It reminds me a lot of stars hallow but with ABO biology. I love this series so much and with all the holidays there are this series could go on and on and I would love that. This book in particular got me in my feels everyone should feel accepted by their families and I am glad our Alpha’s found theirs.
February 11, 2023
So Sweet I Have a Cavity
This book had me swooning with the sweetness. I couldn't get enough of these characters and how cute the whole story is. I love omegaverse, and this book just reminded me why I like the sweeter side of it. I can't wait for the next in this interconnected series.
This book had me swooning with the sweetness. I couldn't get enough of these characters and how cute the whole story is. I love omegaverse, and this book just reminded me why I like the sweeter side of it. I can't wait for the next in this interconnected series.
February 12, 2023
another sweet bite to enjoy
If you liked the first one you will love this one (heads up it is MM with the 3 MMC being bisexual). There is a little one turmoil but nothing that stops the sweetness of the story. Love that there are no lost in communication moments. Also Riley and Claire’s personalities jump off the page. Definitely a nice fluffy read with that OV spice!
If you liked the first one you will love this one (heads up it is MM with the 3 MMC being bisexual). There is a little one turmoil but nothing that stops the sweetness of the story. Love that there are no lost in communication moments. Also Riley and Claire’s personalities jump off the page. Definitely a nice fluffy read with that OV spice!
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February 16, 2023This was a sweet story of a pack coming together, set in a wonderfully quirky town. The town was like a whimsical main character. The humor, sexiness, and differing personalities working together. I love the unique careers, chocolatier, baker, and author. Each character had their own goals, motivations, and baggage.
March 6, 2023
I want to live in Holiday Hollow
This one was so cute! This town is so much more then I expected. It is like the Omegaverse version of Stars Hallow. As a Gilmore girls fan I can’t get enough. Sometimes you just need a low drama feel good read and this is that. I loved the characters and story.
This one was so cute! This town is so much more then I expected. It is like the Omegaverse version of Stars Hallow. As a Gilmore girls fan I can’t get enough. Sometimes you just need a low drama feel good read and this is that. I loved the characters and story.
February 7, 2024
I loved this! This was a super cute and fluffy read! I loved it! The date auction to the courting gifts, this has the perfect small town Omegaverse vibes!
I love the group dynamic! The grumpy french chocolatier , the smart and sweet alpha and then the best friends, the golden retriever beta!
This was a perfect read for the Valentine’s Day mood!
I love the group dynamic! The grumpy french chocolatier , the smart and sweet alpha and then the best friends, the golden retriever beta!
This was a perfect read for the Valentine’s Day mood!
February 11, 2023
So dang cute!
If you need a super adorable, just sweet as pie omegaverse then definitely pick this up! This friends to lovers, found family romance just brought a total smile to my face. This was exactly what I needed to brighten my day. The characters were all great! I loved Riley from Autumn's story and seeing him and Claire get their HEA was awesome. I can't gush enough about it so just pick it up!
If you need a super adorable, just sweet as pie omegaverse then definitely pick this up! This friends to lovers, found family romance just brought a total smile to my face. This was exactly what I needed to brighten my day. The characters were all great! I loved Riley from Autumn's story and seeing him and Claire get their HEA was awesome. I can't gush enough about it so just pick it up!
February 18, 2023
Awesome
Loved this story! Watch Claire grow in the person she always should have been, sharing in her journey as she finds the place she'd prefer to be in was absolutely beautiful. Great read.
Loved this story! Watch Claire grow in the person she always should have been, sharing in her journey as she finds the place she'd prefer to be in was absolutely beautiful. Great read.
February 21, 2023
A feast of baking, chocolate, love, nests, knots, best friend to lovers and found family!
I love our omega fmc Claire. She is sweet, successful and full of life. Her best friend Riley, is hot, glamorous and sexy. When 2 smoking Alphas find their way into their lives, life gets turned on its head, for the better.
This book is like the sweetest, special box of truffles-mouthwateringly satisfying!
I love our omega fmc Claire. She is sweet, successful and full of life. Her best friend Riley, is hot, glamorous and sexy. When 2 smoking Alphas find their way into their lives, life gets turned on its head, for the better.
This book is like the sweetest, special box of truffles-mouthwateringly satisfying!
March 4, 2023
Loved the sweet return to Holiday hollows, this time for a lovely Valentine’s Day celebration. This time we followed Claire and her journey of growth alongside everyone’s favourite beta, Riley. Add in our alphas it all makes for a super sweet omegaverse book.
March 8, 2023
I want to move to Holiday Hollow!
Omg I can’t even deal with how much I love this town. It’s like OV meet Hallmark and I am here for it!
Claire is a bombshell omega, one of my favorite FMCs ever!
Omg I can’t even deal with how much I love this town. It’s like OV meet Hallmark and I am here for it!
Claire is a bombshell omega, one of my favorite FMCs ever!
May 1, 2023
Sweet with sweets
A sweet omegaverse book. Besties whose love for each other was hidden in a way. It took the two alpha males to get them to open up about their feelings. Adrian’s family were rats. Nuff said. Cute story.
A sweet omegaverse book. Besties whose love for each other was hidden in a way. It took the two alpha males to get them to open up about their feelings. Adrian’s family were rats. Nuff said. Cute story.
January 20, 2024
my fave of the series so far
I loved riley in his camo in book one. I love how the stories are their own but connect with the others, Claire was an amazing omega and I love the alphas this story was super sweet and I’m now onto book three!
I loved riley in his camo in book one. I love how the stories are their own but connect with the others, Claire was an amazing omega and I love the alphas this story was super sweet and I’m now onto book three!
October 25, 2024
This was a sweet Omegaverse story. No dark themes and no major drama.
I loved Claire and Riley. They were quite simply adorable together. I love a good friends to lovers story and this one delivered. Holiday Hollow is such a unique town and this story really showcased that.
I loved Claire and Riley. They were quite simply adorable together. I love a good friends to lovers story and this one delivered. Holiday Hollow is such a unique town and this story really showcased that.
February 8, 2023
If you're looking for a sweet and low angst book this is what you need. Chloe and Jarica wove a story that will give you the best book hangover. Claire is one lucky Omega.
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