Season of Love

By: Helena Greer

Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik, Emily Lawrence

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Miriam Blum has no choice but to face the past she thought she’d left behind when she inherits her great-aunt’s Christmas tree farm in this witty, glittering, heart-filled romcom with “all of the warm, queer, Jewish holiday vibes you could possibly want” (Jen DeLuca, USA Today bestselling author of Well Matched)

“A warm, cozy holiday romance . . . a vibrant exploration of embracing that which is most unexpected in life . . . and in love. Best read under the glow of rainbow twinkle lights with a cup of cocoa.”
—Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green Doesn’t Care

Thanks to her thriving art career, Miriam Blum finally has her decoupaged glitter ducks in a row—until devastating news forces her to a very unwanted family reunion. Her beloved great-aunt Cass has passed and left Miriam part-owner of Carrigan’s, her (ironically) Jewish-run Christmas tree farm.

But Miriam’s plans to sit shiva, avoid her parents, then put Carrigan’s in her rearview mirror are spoiled when she learns the business is at risk of going under. To have any chance at turning things around, she’ll need to work with the farm’s grumpy manager—as long as the attraction sparking between them doesn’t set all their trees on fire first.

Noelle Northwood wants Miriam Blum gone—even if her ingenious ideas and sensitive soul keep showing Noelle there’s more to Cass’s niece than meets the eye. But saving Carrigan’s requires trust, love, and risking it all—for the chance to make their wildest dreams come true.

Critic reviews

“[This] love story is by turns heartbreaking and delightful.”—Library Journal

“SEASON OF LOVE uses the magic of the holidays to do what romance novels do best: convince its main characters (and its readers) that the healing power of love is something every single person deserves. This heartwarming debut has everything you want in a holiday romance—and I can't wait to recommend it to my friends.” —Therese Beharrie, author of And They All Lived Happily Ever After

“SEASON OF LOVE is a warm and witty romance with characters that leap straight off the page and a setting so cozy readers will ache to visit Carrigan's for real. Greer's writing is vibrant and she handles grief and complicated family dynamics with tenderness, treating her characters with the utmost care and affection. Readers will be absolutely smitten with Noelle and Miriam!”
—Alexandria Bellefleur, bestselling author of Count Your Lucky Stars

“A warm, cozy holiday romance, SEASON OF LOVE is a vibrant exploration of embracing that which is most unexpected in life . . . and in love. Best read under the glow of rainbow twinkle lights and a cup of cocoa.” —Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green Doesn’t Care

"Stepping into this book is like stepping into an eccentric winter wonderland—exactly the kind of holiday escapism I crave. Come to Carrigan’s for the loveable cast of kooky characters, but stay for the meaningful reflections on grief, family relationships, and identity. At turns a holiday confection and a deep character study, SEASON OF LOVE filled my heart. I can't wait to visit Carrigan’s again and again!”—Alison Cochrun, author of The Charm Offensive

“If you need the cozy feel of a Hallmark holiday movie in book form, visit Carrigan's! SEASON OF LOVE has all of the warm, queer, Jewish holiday vibes you could possibly want. It's a cup of cocoa with the perfect amount of marshmallows, it's a sweet kiss under the mistletoe. Helena Greer creates characters and settings that I never want to leave behind.”—Jen DeLuca, USA Today bestselling author of Well Matched

“Greer has crafted an idyllic setting I want to whisk away to for Christmas (but then stay all year) and a charming cast of characters I want to befriend. Readers are going to lament that Carrigan's isn't a real destination they can jet off to.”—Sarah Hogle, author of Just Like Magic

“Satire and romantic holiday magic in equal measure, SEASON OF LOVE is a sly, big-hearted book that will have you laughing even as it makes your heart grow three sizes.”—Jenny Holiday, USA Today bestselling author of Duke, Actually

“A heartwarming and inspiring story about letting go of the past to find your joy and being open to love.”

—Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author of Part of Your World

Amazing

A great, heart-warming story that has just enough drama to keep you engaged. I loved the inclusivity and levity of this beautiful queer little world

Lesbian Love!

We need more holiday love stories like this! I loved this book! Great story! More please!!

Good story, but god do I hate dual narrator

I enjoyed the story and the narrators did a good job, but I really, really hate dual narration. It was so jarring to jump between the two narrators who could not have been any more different. One of them was warm and fun and the other sounded like an AI bot. I don’t understand why anyone would do dual narration but then not have them voice the lines of their characters in the other chapters. Also this was written in 3rd person ??? What’s the point ???

Omg what a group of characters.

Story wise I absolutely loved it. The idea that of someone taking over a Christmas farm is delightful. The character growth, family secrets, and the passion for art really made me love this book.

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Okay I’m sorry but what the heck was up with Noelle. The whole book I was waiting for her to redeem herself and I don’t think she did. I understand that she has flaws and trauma. I get it we all have issues. I didn’t think she deserved Miriam at all. I think Miriam did her best as a person and when she needed to setup up she did. I think Noelle was let off so easy and I was honestly upset she was forgiven so easily. UGH these characters are written so well if I’m so angry!

What a sweet story!

This was such a cute and addictive read! I ended up listening to the audiobook and the narrators fantastic! Miriam and Noelle meet when Miriam’s aunt Cass passes away and Miriam arrives for the funeral. Cass was an amazing character and I wish we’d gotten to meet her! I loved how Miriam, Noelle, and Miriam’s cousin Hannah join in to save Cass’ tree farm. Cass and Miriam’s affection was a little fast to me and I’d like to have seen more of it instead hearing of it, but otherwise I adored this whole book.
There were so many sweet moments between Miriam and Noelle, but they still seemed to challenge and really work on communicating with each other. The ending was so sweet and I kept hoping there will be another book in this world!