Review: Season’s Schemings

Title: Season’s Schemings
Author: Katie Bailey
Genre: Romance, Contemporary
Publisher: Eleventh Avenue Publishing Inc.
Source: Kindle Unlimited
Format: Ebook
Release Date: December 1, 2023
Rating: ★★★★★

Goodreads Synopsis:

‘Tis the season to get even… 

When Maddie Grainger’s longtime boyfriend dumps her on TV for the entire world to see, she thinks she’s hit rock bottom.Until her parents announce that they’re spending the holidays with her ex’s family… And he’ll be bringing the woman he left her for.All Maddie wants for Christmas is to stick it to her cheating ex. But how?Enter Sebastian Slater, the NHL’s most infamous player.On a drunken night out in Vegas, Maddie asks the superstar athlete to pose as her new boyfriend. She’s kidding, mostly. But Seb shocks her by making a counter he doesn’t want to date Maddie for the holidays… he wants to marry her.Show up at her ex’s cabin alone, or with a surprise new hockey-playing husband? Maddie opts for the ultimate level up.Because maybe, just maybe, revenge is a dish best served betrothed.

Sparks fly and Christmas cheer is abundant in this festive marriage of convenience rom com. Season’s Schemings is a closed door/fade to black romance that includes mild language, innuendo, and tons of sizzle without the spice.

Review:

When Maddie Grainger’s boyfriend dumps her on a cooking show, she thinks her life has hit rock bottom. Then her parents announce that they will be spending Christmas with her ex’s family and his new fiancé, and she’s expected to go with them. Maddie starts a new job for the NHL and meets star player Sebastian Slater. Sebastian gets the devastating news that his work visa has expired and he won’t be able to play hockey. Maddie asks Seb to be her pretend boyfriend for the holidays, but he suggests they get married temporarily so that he can keep his job. This revenge is even better since Seb is Maddie’s ex’s favourite player. As Maddie and Seb spend the holidays together, unexpected sparks start flying, which makes them wonder if this temporary marriage is meant to last. 

This story was such a great holiday book. It was funny, romantic, and a quick read. I loved the revenge that Maddie got on her horrible ex, by marrying someone else who was way better than him. Each of the characters were distinct and had their own quirks and subplots. I’ll definitely be checking out this author’s other books!

Seasons Schemings is a fun holiday rom com!

Have you read Season’s Schemings? What did you think of it?