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A Very Grumpy Christmas (Arcadian Falls Christmas Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jerica MacMillan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 1,864 ratings
My neighbor is a Grinch.

Since I run the Christmas Emporium and sometimes moonlight as an elf, that's kind of a problem for me.

No surprise, though. When I brought over cookies to welcome him to the neighborhood this summer, he slammed the door in my face.

Until he brings his kid to visit Santa one of the days I'm working as an elf, and I realize there are key parts of their story I'm missing ...
  • The little girl is his much younger sister, not his daughter.
  • He's her guardian since their parents died in a tragic accident.


Now all of his handsome, broody glares make so much more sense. As one of Santa's elves, I make it my mission to make this Christmas as special for them as possible. Which somehow includes trespassing on his property to hang Christmas lights and braiding the little girl's hair regularly.

Despite his glares and grumpiness, I discover the soft underbelly of the beast. Will this Grinch's heart grow three sizes as well? And if it does, will it have room for me?

A Very Grumpy Christmas is a standalone, small town, neighbors to lovers romance featuring a grumpy single dad and the sunshiny neighbor who's determined to make his Christmas better. Full of heat and heart with an HEA guaranteed!
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My grumpy neighbor wants nothing to do with me
But I've made it my mission to make sure he and his kid have the best Christmas ever
What could go wrong?
A Very Grumpy Christmas (Arcadian Falls Christmas Book 1)
Merry Kissmas to Me (Arcadian Falls Christmas Book 2)
The Grumpiest Elf (Arcadian Falls Christmas Book 3)
The Christmas Cookie Crush (Arcadian Falls Christmas Book 4)
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09K52D456
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (November 22, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 22, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 373 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Jerica MacMillan has been reading romance since she stumbled into the paperback section of the library as a middle schooler. And it's been an ongoing love affair ever since!

You can frequently find her sipping coffee out of snarky mugs while dreaming up stories and trying to bring them to life on the page. Join her Book Club at www.jericamacmillan.com/book-club and get a free book!

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Customers enjoy this light romantic holiday read, praising its emotional depth and hopeful tone. The book features well-developed characters, with one review highlighting its realistic portrayal of a child, and customers appreciate the witty banter between characters. Customers find the book emotionally packed and smacks them right in the feels, while also appreciating its hot, steamy romance elements.

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40 customers mention "Story quality"40 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this Christmas story, describing it as a light romantic holiday read, with one customer noting it's a beautiful tale about the healing powers of the holiday season.

"Great to read. The character s are funny and engaging. Story was a new and incredible tale. Great book be sure to read" Read more

"...is often sad and heartbreaking, but also hopeful and filled with many joyous moments and the theme to appreciate the past, the here and now, and..." Read more

"Good story about a young man who became a parent overnight to his sister...." Read more

"...Add in some very hot sexy time-a winner! 4 stars because the whiplash was still annoying!" Read more

30 customers mention "Readability"30 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and describe it as a cute quick holiday read, with one customer noting that the author really got it right.

"Great to read. The character s are funny and engaging. Story was a new and incredible tale. Great book be sure to read" Read more

"...It’s a cute little Christmas read." Read more

"...Friends to Lovers Grumpy Sunshine Holiday Super cute book. It had me laughing crying and hot & bothered...." Read more

"Such a cute will they won't they in a town that loves Christmas...." Read more

14 customers mention "Character development"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting the many layers to the hero and another mentioning how realistically the child is portrayed.

"Great to read. The character s are funny and engaging. Story was a new and incredible tale. Great book be sure to read" Read more

"...There are many layers to our hero and I loved watching their friendship, trust, and physical relationship grow day by day...." Read more

"...I loved that she portrayed the child so realistically-kids can be little a-holes, add grief & pain, yeah they can be out of control monsters, and..." Read more

"...With a touching story and such wonderful characters, A Very Grumpy Christmas is a five-starred read." Read more

14 customers mention "Humor"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, particularly the witty banter between characters, with one customer noting the fantastic interactions between Sarah and Shane.

"...Grumpy Sunshine Holiday Super cute book. It had me laughing crying and hot & bothered...." Read more

"...Wit and humor are very much present as well...." Read more

"...Jerica writes these two with chemistry off the chart, witty banter, vulnerable moments and the sweetest little 6 year old girl...." Read more

"...The story was sweet, fun, romantic and hot!! I did not want this book to end it was so good! It's definitely something I'd read again and again." Read more

8 customers mention "Emotional content"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, describing it as emotionally packed, with one customer noting how it handles the struggle of losing a loved one.

"...The grief, the guilt of “living” not just surviving!..." Read more

"...This book hits you straight in the feels with heavy themes dealing with grief and parental loss, while learning to find a balance of life after loss..." Read more

"...the best thing I can say is that the author had a decent handle on the overwhelming grief that arises from the sudden loss of both parents and the..." Read more

"It was a sweet story about love and grief, I loved Sarah’s persistence and Shane’s strength...." Read more

7 customers mention "Cheer"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's cheerful and hopeful tone, with one customer noting Sophie's positive attitude.

"...This story is often sad and heartbreaking, but also hopeful and filled with many joyous moments and the theme to appreciate the past, the here and..." Read more

"...in a non-preachy way, therapy, parenting books & classes, bad days & good days, feeling the feels. Add in some very hot sexy time-a winner!..." Read more

"...This book has plenty of holiday cheer, humor, romance and steam! I definitely recommend!" Read more

"...and so many holiday scenes of kindness and good cheer. but I do wish we didn’t have to wait a whole year for Ty and Olivia’s story. Seriously???..." Read more

6 customers mention "Heat level"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the heat level of the book, with one describing it as a steamy rom-com and another noting several hot spicy scenes.

"...Holiday Super cute book. It had me laughing crying and hot & bothered...." Read more

"...4.5 stars! This book is an emotionally packed, steamy rom-com. The grumpy neighbor and the sunshiny Christmas elf...." Read more

"...The story was sweet, fun, romantic and hot!! I did not want this book to end it was so good! It's definitely something I'd read again and again." Read more

"...Some sweet, s9me heat and a lot of tugging at my heartstrings. This was adorable, Sophie was the star, and I’m excited to see what happens next!" Read more

5 customers mention "Feel"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one mentioning it tugs at their heartstrings.

"...way, therapy, parenting books & classes, bad days & good days, feeling the feels. Add in some very hot sexy time-a winner!..." Read more

"...This book hits you straight in the feels with heavy themes dealing with grief and parental loss, while learning to find a balance of life after loss..." Read more

"This one smacks ya right in the feels. Yep, the words got a bit blurry in some bits, and there was laughter and steam right along with it all...." Read more

"...Some sweet, s9me heat and a lot of tugging at my heartstrings. This was adorable, Sophie was the star, and I’m excited to see what happens next!" Read more

A Very Grumpy (but so good) Christmas
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A Very Grumpy (but so good) Christmas
This was my first read from Jerica, and I can definitely say, I loved it. 4.5 stars! This book is an emotionally packed, steamy rom-com. The grumpy neighbor and the sunshiny Christmas elf. Jerica writes these two with chemistry off the chart, witty banter, vulnerable moments and the sweetest little 6 year old girl. This book hits you straight in the feels with heavy themes dealing with grief and parental loss, while learning to find a balance of life after loss and overcoming obstacles to find your way through the fog back to something, or someone, that brings you joy. He's grief stricken from the sudden loss of his parents six months prior, which thrust him in to pseudo-parenthood by becoming his 6 year old little sister's guardian. She's sassy and full of Christmas cheer and wants nothing more to make the sad little girl next door have the best Christmas she can given it's the first Christmas without her parents. Sarah and Shane decide to have a Christmas, no-strings attached fling. As they explore their sizzling chemistry and mutual attraction, will Shane let Sarah in? Or will he push her away to protect his already tattered heart.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
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    Great to read. The character s are funny and engaging. Story was a new and incredible tale. Great book be sure to read
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  • Read Me Romance
    4.0 out of 5 stars Small town opposites attract holiday romance filled with tears, laughs, and steam!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2021
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    This is my first book by Jerica Macmillan as the title and storyline caught my attention. I try and read as many holiday romances as possible in December, and was pleasantly surprised by this little gem. I love when people meet by chance and these two polar opposites aren’t very neighborly at first especially since he moved in right next-door and wants nothing to do with being social.

    Sarah is such a kind soul and is filled with the Christmas spirit. She runs her family business, a Christmas Emporium and is smart, giving, and such fun to be around. She meets Shane and Sophie officially as they were in her store visiting Santa and Sarah was a cheery elf.

    Shane’s parents died leaving him to raise his six-year-old sister on his own. I could personally relate because my father and his three siblings were all in their 20’s when their baby sister was born. Grandma thought she was going through menopause and nope, it was baby number five.

    There are many layers to our hero and I loved watching their friendship, trust, and physical relationship grow day by day. This story is often sad and heartbreaking, but also hopeful and filled with many joyous moments and the theme to appreciate the past, the here and now, and that it’s ok to look forward to the future. I just loved their journey together, meeting his siblings, and especially her family who are so warm and welcoming.

    I admired Shane from the beginning trying to do right by his sister and being both a dad and big brother. Sophie was so positive and I loved how she just wouldn’t take no for an answer and injected herself into their lives. Sophie just adored her and grumpy Shane slowly succumbed to her charms and because of her kind heart and spirit, began to live life again. And readers will appreciate the bonus epilogue which was my favorite part!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book review
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025
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    Good story about a young man who became a parent overnight to his sister. He doesn’t believe he’s able to have a relationship and be a parent at the same time until a sassy little elf comes into their lives
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars cute.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2022
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    BahhhhhHumbug. This grump has a valid reason, he’s not really grumpy, just… well I won’t spoil it. It’s a cute little Christmas read.
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  • Tammy Eastlick
    4.0 out of 5 stars This one had me in all the feelings!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2022
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    Small town
    Friends to Lovers
    Grumpy Sunshine
    Holiday

    Super cute book. It had me laughing crying and hot & bothered. Their attraction had a rocky start but once they gave in, man did it get heated.

    After losing his parents in a car accident, Shane assumes guardianship of his 6 year old sister. Learning how to navigate her loss, his loss and the unexpected father role has him grumpy.

    Enter in Sarah the town elf. Her family owns and she runs the Christmas Emporium as well as run the Christmas Fest every year. She is also Shane and Sophie's neighbor.

    After hearing Sophie's heart felt wish to Santa, Sophie is determined to make this first Holiday without her parents a happy one, whether Shane wants her help or not.
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    Tammy Eastlick
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    This one had me in all the feelings!!

    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2022
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    Small town
    Friends to Lovers
    Grumpy Sunshine
    Holiday

    Super cute book. It had me laughing crying and hot & bothered. Their attraction had a rocky start but once they gave in, man did it get heated.

    After losing his parents in a car accident, Shane assumes guardianship of his 6 year old sister. Learning how to navigate her loss, his loss and the unexpected father role has him grumpy.

    Enter in Sarah the town elf. Her family owns and she runs the Christmas Emporium as well as run the Christmas Fest every year. She is also Shane and Sophie's neighbor.

    After hearing Sophie's heart felt wish to Santa, Sophie is determined to make this first Holiday without her parents a happy one, whether Shane wants her help or not.
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  • Laura Earle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sarah & Shane (&Sophie)
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024
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    Such a cute will they won't they in a town that loves Christmas. Poor Shane's parents have passed and he's stressing out caring for his baby sister Sophie, wanting to do right by her but also falling for Sarah.
    3/5 spice
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  • QueenELBH
    4.0 out of 5 stars Despite the Whiplash GREAT Christmas Story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2021
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    So I’m pretty judgmental, let’s get that out of the way, and I read ALOT! Like at least 1 book a day, not an exaggeration! Which makes me pretty picky-I needed a feel good book because this was the first Christmas without my father, and this story was perfect! Like my title-despite the endless back & forth by Shane, the author really got it right!!! The grief, the guilt of “living” not just surviving! I loved that she portrayed the child so realistically-kids can be little a-holes, add grief & pain, yeah they can be out of control monsters, and she didn’t shy away from that. She also gave good advice in a non-preachy way, therapy, parenting books & classes, bad days & good days, feeling the feels. Add in some very hot sexy time-a winner! 4 stars because the whiplash was still annoying!
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  • Jen Valencia
    5.0 out of 5 stars A 5-starred read from a new-to-me author
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2021
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    I admit it: There was a point in this book where I couldn't help but shed a few tears! There's a fair bit of angst, but don't let that dissuade you from reading this holiday romance. Wit and humor are very much present as well. I loved seeing Shane slowly let his guard down, and Sophie relishing in being with her three older siblings made my heart squeeze in my chest. Having Sarah in their lives was like a necessary spark for the twosome. Speaking of Sarah, she's now one of my favorite female main characters this year. She was a good person with a giving spirit. With a touching story and such wonderful characters, A Very Grumpy Christmas is a five-starred read.
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  • Mrs S J Goodley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Has it all
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2023
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    I loved this book had me tearing up at times as well as laughing. My only gripe was the way the ending kinda jumped missing out on the really important part being a conversation between the two adults and the little girl for that it kinda disappointed me that that was glossed over.
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  • Marshmallow
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet holiday romance with grumpy x sunshine
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 25, 2021
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    Grumpy x sunshine trope lovers will LOVE this one. These two are too cute.
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