Claus and Effect by Piper Rayne

This is the Christmas romance I've been waiting for. It's sweet but funny and spicy, too. Honestly, it needs to be made into a Christmas romcom. The story centers around Tessa, the former New York bakery owner, and Tre, an army ranger. They meet on a plane headed for Portland, Tre to see his family and Tessa because a psychic said she'd find her love if she did. I don't want to ruin anything for you but suffice to say things happen on that plane that land these two stuck together for the rest of their trip. 

I adore Tessa and Tre! She's so cute and funny but with a little attitude, and he's this grumpy alpha that's really a little bit of a cinnamon roll. The grief they give each other is hilarious, and the banter between them made me laugh more than a few times. The chemistry is palpable, and I loved seeing the journey these two went on that made their relationship even better. And then everything they went through to get to Portland? The slapstick humor coupled with the more emotional moments made this holiday romance exceptional. 

Also, I had the opportunity to review an audio copy of this book, and the narrators did a fantastic job! Lee Samuels brought Tre's broody but sweet nature to life, and the growly nature to his voice works for what I envisioned this army ranger to sound like. And Brooke Bloomingdale was the perfect Tessa. Let's just say I think she was so amazing in the role that she's now my favorite audio book voice actor. The way she gave depth to Tessa makes her character feel so familiar in the best way. 

So, if you're in the mood for a holiday romance with all of the humor and fun, look no further. Claus and Effect is just the book to get you laughing and seriously wanting a sugar cookie. Read the book to find out what I mean.