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The Billionaire Scrooge Next Door Kindle Edition

by Olivia Hayle (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 4,537 ratings
Adam Dunbar was once the boy who never gave me a second glance.
Now he’s the hot billionaire next door who can’t look away.

I go home to Fairhill for the holidays to escape my cramped city apartment and failed career.
My to-do’s are spending time with family, eat turkey, and watch bad Christmas movies.

Reigniting my crush on my brother’s former best friend was not on the list.

Adam is back in our small town after a decade away. He’s older, richer, and more of a Scrooge than ever. Christmas is commercialism, and he won’t have any of it. Me? I start listening to holiday music in October.

But our clashing opinions on the season can't stop the attraction growing between us. Could this grumpy billionaire actually be my perfect Christmas gift in disguise?

And if so... Do they accept returns?


This is a steamy, heartwarming, low-angst Christmas novella about a cynical billionaire and the woman who’s determined he learn to enjoy the holidays. Read with hot cocoa on standby!
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 20, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
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Olivia loves billionaire heroes despite never having met one in person. Taking matters into her own hands, she creates them on the page instead. Stern, charming, cold or brooding, so far she's never met a (fictional) billionaire she didn't like.

A voracious reader of romance, Olivia picked up the pen a few years back and what followed was nothing short of a love affair of her own. Now she spends her days giggling at the steamy banter she's writing or swooning at their happily-ever-afters.

Smart and sexy romance—those are her lead themes.

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Customers enjoy this delightful Christmas story, describing it as a sweet romantic read with endearing characters. The book is well-written and longer than a novella, making customers feel warm and fuzzy throughout. They appreciate the humor, with one customer noting it made them grin throughout, while another mentions the realistic feelings that drive the narrative.

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53 customers mention "Story quality"53 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a delightful Christmas tale that's a sweet read from start to finish.

"...book I’ve ever read but what you would expect—short and sweet with a cute story." Read more

"What a fun , sweet read. The characters were developed and genuine. It was a quick read about falling in love on the holidays...." Read more

"Loved, Loved, Loved..." Read more

"...Great book. I totally enjoyed it from start to finish...." Read more

41 customers mention "Romance"41 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this romantic Christmas book, describing it as sweet and enchanting, with one customer noting it's a cute holiday friends-to-lovers story.

"What a sweet and sexy Christmas treat! Longer than a novella but not quite a novel, this low angst holiday romance had me smiling by the end...." Read more

"...Christmas In A Cup some might say. The perfect mix of comfort and sexy...." Read more

"Sweet and tender. Reunited old friends and neighbors. Sometimes it nice to see love regrow again. I love the banters...." Read more

"Cute, fun, lovable and just the right touch of steamy..." Read more

22 customers mention "Character development"22 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly Holly and Adam, with one customer noting their engaging banter.

"Great characters, they felt real, like I did live down the cul de sac, and knew them growing up. Please Olivia make this full length." Read more

"...He's a refreshingly likable guy, honestly, not a major Scrooge...." Read more

"...This is a novella, but I still felt like I got a good grasp of both Holly and Adam...." Read more

"...Olivia writes such memorable character’s and you just can’t go wrong picking up any of her books, including this one." Read more

12 customers mention "Readability"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well-written and easy to read, with one mentioning it can be finished in one sitting.

"...one of those stories that make you feel warm and fuzzy and it is a quick read and the story progressed right along. Great book...." Read more

"This story is well written and keeps us wanting to turn the page even though we know where it will end up...although we aren't completely sure. Bravo!" Read more

"This is such a cute book! It’s perfect to read curled up in your favorite reading place, preferably with a cozy blanket and a warm drink...." Read more

"...Overall, it is written well and there is mostly fade to black romance - one actual spice scene included." Read more

11 customers mention "Warmth"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book makes them feel warm and fuzzy, with one customer noting it has just the right amount of steam to heat things up.

"This book just FEELS warm and cozy. Christmas In A Cup some might say. The perfect mix of comfort and sexy...." Read more

"...Adam and Holly are super sweet together, and there's just enough steam to heat things up...." Read more

"...Their relationship is comfortable, engaging, deep conversations, humor and secrets revealed...." Read more

"...to read curled up in your favorite reading place, preferably with a cozy blanket and a warm drink...." Read more

9 customers mention "Length"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's length, noting it's longer than a novella and not too short.

"...and I need them to continue forever Other than that it was very good. It was a cutesy...." Read more

"What a sweet and sexy Christmas treat! Longer than a novella but not quite a novel, this low angst holiday romance had me smiling by the end...." Read more

"...Not the best book I’ve ever read but what you would expect—short and sweet with a cute story." Read more

"...Also the book is nice length to finish the story but not be so drawn out it gets tiresome." Read more

7 customers mention "Humor"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with one mentioning that Olivia makes them laugh throughout.

"...Their relationship is comfortable, engaging, deep conversations, humor and secrets revealed...." Read more

"A different twist, a fun read with some laugh out loud moments, and some sad. The ending was HEA, but the not approached in the usual.way." Read more

"This was the sweetest read from start to finish and made me grin throughout! Loved Holly & Adam especially but the whole family as well...." Read more

"...I love the banters. This author always makes me chuckle. Please continue to write more! ☺️" Read more

6 customers mention "Heartbreakingness"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, with one noting how realistic the feelings are, while another mentions there is no excessive angst.

"Great characters, they felt real, like I did live down the cul de sac, and knew them growing up. Please Olivia make this full length." Read more

"...Time changed many things but in the end, realistic feelings take the lead. Insecurity also plays a part." Read more

"A different twist, a fun read with some laugh out loud moments, and some sad. The ending was HEA, but the not approached in the usual.way." Read more

"Sweet and tender. Reunited old friends and neighbors. Sometimes it nice to see love regrow again. I love the banters...." Read more

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I LOVED THIS BOOK 🫶🏻
I LOVED THIS BOOK 🫶🏻 I know we are past Christmas but we still have a few days before the new year to get this read in! It’s a short novella set in a small Christmas centered town. Holly and her family look forward to Christmas traditions every year, and all about the warmth, spirit and joy the season has to offer. This year is different though, her childhood neighbor (now a successful billionaire) Adam, moves back home for the holiday and is a bit of a Scrooge when it comes to Christmas. But Holly and Adam find themselves connecting and that may or may not have swayed him to change his Scrooge-like habits. It’s such a cute book, I loved it so much I’ll be purchasing the hard copy to read every year, we need more Adam and Holly! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  • Jennie Golden
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not long enough!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2025
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    Great characters, they felt real, like I did live down the cul de sac, and knew them growing up. Please Olivia make this full length.
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  • Clara
    4.0 out of 5 stars good but
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2023
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    I have this book 4 starts instead of 5 because:
    1. I have an extreme dislike for cringy pet names. If Adam did not refer to Holly as “Little Holly” this would get a five
    2. WAYYY TOO SHORT. I have an issue with stories, and I need them to continue forever
    Other than that it was very good. It was a cutesy. Holiday romance, and had be kicking my feet and smiling. I’d recommend to anyone who loves a good romance but is in a reading rut.
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  • Jeeves Reads Romance
    5.0 out of 5 stars Holiday fun
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2021
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    What a sweet and sexy Christmas treat! Longer than a novella but not quite a novel, this low angst holiday romance had me smiling by the end. It has a little bit of a slow start, but once our Scrooge of a hero shows his sweeter side, it was a whole lot of fun. It's light and sexy with plenty of Christmas spirit, and I loved the small town feel, complete with a rich history between our couple. Adam is the guy Holly crushed on in her youth, and now he's back home - older, successful, and still just as swoony. It didn't give me second chance romance vibes (which I appreciate), because their 4-year age gap means that Adam never considered her an option back in the day. But now that they're both adults, there's no one else he sees.

    The story follows Adam, a guy who has let work overtake his life for the last decade. He's built a successful company from the ground up, and that's taken a toll on his personal life. When a spur of the moment decision has him purchasing a home in the small town he grew up in, he doesn't know what he's getting into. Adam no longer loves Christmas - why would he, when it hasn't been good to him in years? But there's one upbeat, Christmas-loving woman in town who won't leave him be, and Holly is no longer the girl next door that he once knew. Holly has Adam rethinking everything, and she might just bring the joy of Christmas back into his life.

    This was a quick, lighthearted read that flew by. I'm not sure if the beginning is weaker than the rest or if it just took me a little bit to get my bearings, but I was loving this before long. Adam and Holly are super sweet together, and there's just enough steam to heat things up. He's a refreshingly likable guy, honestly, not a major Scrooge. I love a good brother's (former) best friend romance, and this is one that's executed without much angst or emotional baggage. These two have great chemistry in the present, and there's plenty of Christmas cheer to liven things up. The small town feel and family moments make it such a fun, festive read, and the short length makes it easy to binge in one sitting. Just what I like in a holiday romance!
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  • Rachel C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute, sweet, quick read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
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    Olivia Hayle has quickly become one of my favorite authors! I found her with How to Honeymoon Alone, and I’ve been reading everything of hers since.

    This is a novella, but I still felt like I got a good grasp of both Holly and Adam. I loved their sweet moments, the spice was done just right, and I of course loved Winston! Lol!

    I definitely recommend if you love holidays reads, and are looking for something quick.
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  • Kathleen
    3.0 out of 5 stars sweet!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2025
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    Sweet book with a Christmas theme, which is always a win-win. First book I’ve read from this author. A number of editing errors, which always surprises me. Not the best book I’ve ever read but what you would expect—short and sweet with a cute story.
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  • Nancy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
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    I loved the wit and banter between Holly and Adam. Adam went from being the boy next door, her brother’s best friend, to a tech billionaire. When he buys his childhood home and returns for Christmas, Holly can’t believe her teenage crush is home. Their relationship is comfortable, engaging, deep conversations, humor and secrets revealed. Even though their worlds seem far apart, they are drawn together by their commonalities, trust and friendship. Great characters and storyline make this book a wonderful holiday read.
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  • letsreviewtoday
    4.0 out of 5 stars Warm and cozy
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2022
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    This book just FEELS warm and cozy. Christmas In A Cup some might say. The perfect mix of comfort and sexy.

    When Holly comes home for two weeks to Christmas-in the states Christmas capital nonetheles- she never expected her childhood crush to live across the street again.

    Adam, now a billionaire techy, bought his family home filled with bad memories. Being a scrooge is his go to, but when his former best friends little sister comes into the picture can she help get him in the spirit?

    If you like:
    ⛄Christmas
    ⛄childhood crushes
    ⛄sexy billionaires
    ⛄grumpyish/ sunshine
    ⛄one bed

    Then this book is for you!
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  • Tiffany McQuay
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sugar and Spice and everything Nice!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
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    This is such a cute book! It’s perfect to read curled up in your favorite reading place, preferably with a cozy blanket and a warm drink. I love the premise of falling in love with a childhood friend and reconnecting as adults. This is a great Christmas time read, but out of season it’s still just as good. You get the true meaning of Christmas and how it’s not necessarily about gifts, but the people and time you choose to spend the season with. Adam and Holly are just so sweet and I was so happy to read their HEA . Olivia writes such memorable character’s and you just can’t go wrong picking up any of her books, including this one.
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  • InuYasha
    5.0 out of 5 stars A heartwarming Christmas story
    Reviewed in Germany on November 25, 2021
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    This is one of the sweetest stories I have ever read. The billionaire next door is a grumpy old friend and childhood crush of Holly - what a fitting name for the main character. Adam was best friends with her brother but after an unfortunate event he left town and has lost connection for the last 10 years. Holly is back in her hometown for Christmas and with a little help of the holiday's festivities and a severe snowstorm they get together.
    There is some mild angst but in the end they have a beautiful HEA.
    It's such an easy read, with likeable and real characters that you could even relate. I highly recommend it for the holidays reading list.

    I have received an advanced readers copy and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • Susan Armstrong
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Bullionsire Sxrooge Next Door
    Reviewed in Australia on February 10, 2024
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    A quick book about Holly and Adam. Both growing up in a small town in Michigan. Holly comes home from Chicago two weeks before Christmas to find Adam living in his old house next door. They haven't seen each other for 10 years when Adam's father disappeared facing bankrupt and embezzlement charges leaving Adam and his mother to face the hatred of the community. Their house is repossessed and they are forced to leave in disgrace. Adam comes back without knowing quite why when the old house becomes available. When Holly arrives for Christmas early she connects with Adam again and they fall in love. Adam now has a computer company and is very rich. He pays back all his father's creditors. And then returns to Chicago. Holly returns there as well and they become boyfriend and girlfriend.
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  • Johir Suresh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Christmas
    Reviewed in India on November 24, 2021
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    It's a fantastic and a beautiful present 🎁 from Olivia.... As an Indian, I don't know what a Christmas 🎄 looks like and she had given a great view into it. She makes things come alive.. I hope she gives all her best in her forthcoming writings 🥰🥰
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for the holidays
    Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2021
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    The story is about Holly who comes home for the holiday and Adam (her teenage crush) who happens to be at the house across the street after a long absence.

    The book is narrated by the two main characters: Holly and Adam. The backstory of the characters was well developed, and I got very attached to those two + Winston.

    It was an heart felt book! It gives you all the feel of when you meet someone and the sparks are there (with the awkwardness, excitement and laughs!) during the wonderful time of Christmas. The descriptions weekend spot on!

    It is a must read for the holidays!

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • Cliente de Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love it
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 4, 2024
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    This is so good, it made my laugh, smile like crazy and also cry with happiness, God I hope I get to have a love like Holly and Adam
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