Synopsis:
Chronic people-pleaser Chloe Hollis is determined to finally learn how to get over her fear of rejection. Her unconventional solution? She must collect ten “nos” before Christmas Day by asking strangers for the most ridiculous favors she can dream up. But her plan goes hilariously off-track when she meets James Dutton.
James, a rule-following workaholic, has decided to do the exact opposite of he’s saying “yes” to every opportunity that comes his way in hopes of finally embracing life–and maybe a little Christmas spirit.
As they continue to get tangled up in each other’s wild experiment, Chloe and James find themselves in a whirlwind of festive, awkward, and delightful situations. But no one is more surprised than they are to realize they’re falling in love.
Review:
Chloe is a people-pleaser and cannot say no. When her boss asks her to do something, she realises that it is time to start saying no, and she gives herself until Christmas to work on 10 challenges that require her to ask people for things (however weird) that can only lead to them saying no to her. This obviously puts her in some uncomfortable situations, and when she asks James, a man she met five minutes ago, if he wants a ride from the airport, he surprisingly accepts.
It’s a cute story that felt a lot shorter because it is mainly driven by dialogue. It follows Chloe as she works on standing up for herself and James as he learns that there is more to life than work. Along the way, there is plenty of banter and many funny situations, all set during the Christmas season.
I would have liked a bit more context, especially when it came to getting to know James’s family. While we learn a few things here and there, overall it felt a little surface-level at times. Besides some kissing, this is something for everyone wanting a very low spice level.
Overall, it was an entertaining read with some genuinely funny and enjoyable moments.
🌙 Recension: The Christmas Yes List by Melissa Ferguson
📚 Genre: Christmas Romance
📅 Release Date: October 6, 2026
📖 Publisher: Thomas Nelson
📱 Read as: Kindle
📗 available in various formats
💸 I received an advance review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
🗣️ Language: English
📆 Pages: 252
⭐️ 3/5
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