How My Neighbor Stole Christmas

4 4 out of 5 stars | 45,627 ratings

Price: 5.99

Last update: 01-14-2025


About this item

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 . . .

Top reviews from the United States

  • Amanda Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Festive spicy romcom
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024
    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) ????
  • Justina
    4.0 out of 5 stars so fun
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024
    I saw a lot of traction on social media for this so decided to add it to my TBR. I didn't read the reviews and only had a small idea on what it was about. I can honestly say I was pleasantly surprised.

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

    The banter between the MCs was so good and I love Max/Atlas. This was a very interesting and unique take on The Grinch. It felt like I was watching the movie. I don't what it's called when it happens in books but in tv/movies it's called breaking the fourth wall. I loved those parts.

    The ending felt a little rushed after such a good story. It's like it was just cut off and we got a super short epilogue. I would have liked to see a little more there. Also, I hope it's hinting at a continuation with one of the side characters.

    Overall 4 stars and 2 .
    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.
  • Audrey-Lynn
    3.0 out of 5 stars Seasons Read????
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️/????️????️????️
    Storeebrooke and Cole “Connor” Black- what to say except how cute and funny their story was. I absolutely loved the twist with the Grinch and the laughs were jolly and eyes were teary. We love and iconic man in lederhosen like we love an iconic women with a heartfelt great aunt. The candy cane scene was a spectacle but definitely not the only one in the book. I had a holly jolly time with this marvelous book- get the joke- haha. ????❄️

    With all seriousness this book was very funny and very festive. Had me laughing and smiling throughout. With Cole’s grumpiness and Storee’s terrible comebacks compared to Cole’s, it was an all around joy to read them get cozy(very cozy) around each other. There were some cringey moment where I had to put the book down for a second- laugh it and shake it off and then read more. Max was definitely the star of the show- though he still showed his dog side of his true self, which was a sight to read. The bickering between the narrator and Cole was almost definitely my favorite and a very nice touch. Definitely a bright and shining read for this Christmas season ????????????????
    (I have a personal grading system- take my opinion with a grain of salt ????)

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