Title: The Christmas Contest

Author: Scarlet Wilson

Publisher: Tule 2019

Genre: Romance

Pages: 230

Rating: 4/5 stars

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When Ben Winters and Lara Cottridge hear that a Vermont radio station is hosting a Christmas contest with a $10,000 prize for a charitable project of the winner’s choice, they seize the challenge. Although strangers, they both are obsessed with all things Christmas and each has their own worthy pet project in mind.

News of the contest creates a lot of buzz, but most participants fall at the first hurdle – a timed online quirky Christmas quiz. The second, a stressful on-air quiz whittles the field down to two – Briarhill Falls residents Lara and Ben who are surprised that they have never met.

As the contest heats up with five further Christmas-themed challenges, the town and state become enthralled by the battle of wits and skill. Soon Lara and Ben realize they have far more in common than a love of Christmas. And far more at stake. Will their competition stand in the way of falling in love?

Such a cute little sweet romance story. The entire meet-cute was adorable and I loved seeing how Ben and Lara’s relationship progressed throughout the contest. The ending was incredibly predictably, but it was still entertaining. Lovely and cute. A great little story to read this holiday season.

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