Candy Cane Challenge

Christmas in the City, Book 2

By: Melody Tyden

Narrated by: Giancarlo Herrera, Hannah Schooner

One year ago, Holly and Jackson met when their best friends Gemma and Cole got together. There was an instant spark between them, but they were looking for different things. Holly wanted a fling, and Jackson was after love. When it came time for him to return to New York, they parted as friends, and Holly stayed behind in London.

Now, Holly has come to New York for Gemma and Cole's wedding and to spend Christmas with the happy couple...and their best friend. It doesn't take long for Holly and Jackson to realize the electricity between them is still there, but the problem they had before hasn't gone away either. Holly thinks they should just have a good time, while Jackson's looking for a long time.

In the spirit of the season, they agree to a challenge. Jackson will try to win Holly's heart while she does her best to get him into bed. Whoever gives in first is the loser–though as the challenge heats up, it seems less about winning and more about enjoying the game.

When Christmas morning dawns, who will come out on top?

This book contains content unsuitable for listeners under the age of 18.

©2021, 2023 Melody Tyden (P)2024 Melody Tyden

Holiday Fun

This was a fun & entertaining story to listen to during my daily walks.
Jackson & Holly have undeniable chemistry and there were plenty of steamy moments. But they were also emotionally vulnerable with each other - which helped strengthen their growing relationship.
This was my first book by this author and I found it to be just the right mix of sexy & sweet.
Although this is part of a series I had no problem enjoying this story without having read any of the others.
The narrators did an amazing job bringing this story to life.

Amazing!!!!

I didn’t think it was possible to love Jackson and Holly’s story any more but I do!!!
I highly recommend Candy Cane Challenge!

Sweet with steam

This super sweet holiday romance pairs a previously rejected FML with an inexperienced ML who has been burned before too. The story involves them overcoming their insecurities and a light miscommunication trope that does it’s job without leaving the characters too uncomfortable for long.

The narration is done wonderfully- the actors were both able to bring the characters to life with distinct voices for each character that are different than the voices they gave the couple’s friends in book one.

loved the story and the narration!

Jackson and Holly
I absolutely loved this book! Jackson had been burned by women who used him to get to his rich best friend. Holly was always cast aside for something better and stopped putting herself in situations that would only hurt her. When the two of them met again after not seeing eachother for a year, Jackson knew he needed to do something to get Holly to see him as more then a night of fun. Who can resist a good challenge? Especially when there is so much fun to be had!
I haven't read alot of books where the guy is a virgin and knowing everything was new to him made each experience even more special and so hot to read! I think it would be hard to write a scenario where that would be believable but Melody nailed it!
Don't skip the audio version! Giancarlo Herrera and Hannah Schooner were amazing and I couldn't help but look forward to hearing his laugh! I couldn't resist going back and listening to it twice!

I Loved It!

I loved Jackson and Holly's story. it was a different twist which was refreshing to hear for a change. I liked the slow burn challenges. This allowed them to be themselves and be vulnerable. The steamy scenes were perfect. The narration was on point because the male lines were read by Giancarlo Herrera and female parts voiced by Hannah Schooner. They were able to voice American and English accents well.