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Once Upon a Christmas House Kindle Edition

by A.D. Ellis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 198 ratings
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Ivyrson is the quintessential Scrooge when it comes to anything having to do with the holidays. However, the chance to win a hefty chunk of money and free repairs on his old home is enough to entice the man to take part in a holiday-themed reality game.

Emory has had a crush on his older brother’s best friend for years. When the chance to help Ivy possibly win a reality game comes along, Emory doesn’t hesitate. After all, that’s what friends are for.

The two men have known each other forever, but living together and pretending to be a couple means getting to know each other on a whole new level. Can they convince the viewing audience their fake relationship deserves to win the grand prize? Or will Ivy and Emory get swept up in the holiday magic and find themselves falling in love for real?

Once Upon a Christmas House is a steamy, forced-proximity, fake relationship, M/M Christmas romance between a grumpy Scrooge and his best friend’s cheery little brother.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CKNT5R7B
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ A.D. Ellis Publishing (November 1, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3314 KB
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0CK3Q8RTV
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 198 ratings

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A.D. Ellis

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A.D. Ellis is an Indiana girl, born and raised. She spends much of her time in central Indiana as an instructional coach/teacher in the inner city of Indianapolis, being a mom to two amazing teens, and wondering how she and her husband of over two decades haven't driven each other insane yet. A lot of her time is also devoted to phone call avoidance and her hatred of cooking.

She loves chocolate, hot tea, sweet wine with friends, pizza, and naps along with reading and writing romance. These loves don’t leave much time for housework, much to the chagrin of her husband. Who would pick cleaning the house over a nap or a good book? She uses any extra time to increase her fluency in sarcasm.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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A Christmas Show + Fake Relationship
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A Christmas Show + Fake Relationship
✨ Book Review - ARC✨✨ "Once Upon a Christmas House" by A. D. Ellis✨ Overall: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ Am I a sucker for a grumpy/sunshine book set at Christmas time? Yes. Do I love fake relationships that turn into real relationships? Of course. Do I love a good brother's best friend?? Yes please. It's like this book was written for *me*✨ Ivy and Emory were so fun to read. The show as the backdrop was perfect for them to get to know each other outside of "brother's best friend" and "best friend's little brother". I do like that even though Em had a crush on Ivy, it was an all-consuming crush that ruined him for other people, you know?✨ The snow globe was so beautiful. That's all.✨ "Once Upon a Christmas House" was the perfect read to kick of the holiday season.✨ Pick up if you love: fake dating, reality shows with very little reality, a dash of Christmas magic, mistletoe EVERYWHERE, meddling brothers who just mean well, wearing the other's clothes, and two boys in love who bring extra cheer to the holidays
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K. Benjamin
5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas magic!
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2023
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Christmas magic is in the air. I absolutely loved this sweet holiday story. Ivy entered a reality TV show competition with his best friend Trevor so he could hopefully win the prize money to expand his shop and fix up his house. But days before the cameras start to roll, Trevor got hurt. His little brother Emory volunteered to help Ivy out, and if he can grow a little closer to his long time crush by living with him for eight weeks, what's the worst that could happen. Emory is adorably sweet, you can't help falling in love with him. I loved his Christmas spirit. Ivy knows in his grumpy heart that he will never fall in love and the whole Christmas season is the worst. Can an eight week TV competition be enough time to thaw his frozen heart? There were so many magical moments throughout this story. I enjoyed the TV show competition aspects and the challenges each couple had to do were fun. A wonderful Christmas story that I will absolutely read again every winter.
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Barbara Arrowood
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet,Spicy Goodness!!🔥🔥
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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I loved that a sweet nerdy and scared guy helped an emotionally damaged guy to fall in love with Christmas again and admit that he was in love with his fake boyfriend! A very sweet and definitely 🔥🔥🔥read!
And a magical house for a bonus!
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Lori R. Dunn
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023
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So cute it will make your teeth ache.
Ivy and his best friend Trevor Bell have signed up to do a reality TV Christmas game for a 500,000 dollar prize and a house remodeling. Trevor is in a car accident and can't participate. In steps Trevor's younger brother Emory. Em has been in love with Ivy for years

What follows is a wonderfully fun story filled with humor and Christmas magic as these two try to win the prize and maybe each other.

5/5 stars
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BarbC
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming Christmas story
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023
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Excellent read! The storyline was easy to follow and had some unexpected twists. Recommended for anyone that enjoys M/M and Christmas!
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Lora905
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good read
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
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My first read from this author and I really enjoyed it, even when it almost made me cry 😢

The best part was not leaving Ivy’s issues unexplained. I don’t understand how you can write a book based on someone not wanting a relationship or thinking they were unworthy etc., but never giving a reason why. I almost wish there was a resolution with Ivy’s brother, but I think the book was okay without it.
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Love2read61
5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas House
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023
There’s a contest to win $500,000 and Ivy wants to win it. His best friend agrees to do it with him as his “partner “. Everything was great until Trevor is in a car wreck and can’t do it. Emory, Trevor’s brother, who’s been half in love with Ivy since he was a kid, volunteers. Cameras are rolling. People are watching and voting. Emory and Ivy like spending time together. Sleeping in the same bed, eating meals, doing everyday activities help them look like a real couple and not fakers. But Emory’s crush develops deeper into love. Ivy really likes having Emory around and knows he’ll hate the end of the contest when Emory leaves. The last week of the contest, then it’s the night for finally voting and Ivy admits he loves Emory and can move from the hurt from his past.

This is a sweet HEA!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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BOL.D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting, entertaining, feel-good story
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023
While I prefer darker reads filled with drama, angst, and complex issues, I was utterly enchanted by the characters, the story, and the author's masterful writing in this feel-good romance.
This novel is an excellent pick for anyone who likes well-crafted, uplifting stories that are heartwarming and easy to read, leaving you with a cozy, contented feeling. Even if you're into drama and intense themes, you'll probably like it too.
The story follows the lives of Ivy and Emory, two individuals who couldn't be more different, as they navigate the twists and turns of their relationship, from friend to lovers, amidst the backdrop of a reality show.
Despite lacking heavy drama and complex issues, the author masterfully weaves excitement and suspense into the narrative, keeping readers hooked until the end. The vivid and witty descriptions of the characters, their doubts, misunderstandings, and flaws add depth and charm to the story.
This friends-to-lovers, grumpy-to-sunshine, fake relationship romance is told in a humorous and dynamic way, capturing the reader's attention from the first page.
The witty dialogues and monologues and the touch of Christmas magic create a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere perfect for the holiday season.
Look no further if you're looking for a heartwarming and enjoyable read. This story will leave you feeling uplifted and content, reminding you of the simple joys of life and the power of Christmas, love, and friendship.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Dmauritzen
4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2023
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I love a good Christmas story and this was one. Ivy and Emory are amazing characters and there story was perfect. Great vibes and wonderful characters with a HEA.
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Mark Lucas-Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars once Upon A Christmas House.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2023
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When Ivyerson Greggory and Emory Bell, Ivy & Bell agree to fake a relationship for the chance to win $500,000 in a reality show they have no idea just what they’re letting themselves in for.
Ivy is a grumpy Christmas hating supposedly straight guy and Em is a cute nerdy gay guy who’s totally into the whole Christmas Magic.
Add in a mysterious Snow Globe that contains the a replica of the very house, known locally as The Christmas House, which Ivy has bought that seemingly alters as changes are made to the real house, mistletoe that keeps appearing despite Ivy’s best efforts at removing it and Trevor Emory’s older brother and Ivy’s best friend since kindergarten and you have the ingredients for a sweet and sexy tale.
A. D. Ellis has written a convincing friends to lovers story that I could totally accept. I’ve always been a bit dubious of the friends to lovers trope which is ironic considering that my husband of eight years and my partner for twenty six started out as friends. This story was so well written that it is believable.
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Ms. Theresa M. Derwin
5.0 out of 5 stars Reality TV show and Christmas Magical Romance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2023
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This book is everything I love about Christmas rom coms with extra fun.
Ivy bought The Christmas House as a fixer upper despite not believing in the rumoured Christmas Magic of the building.
He's due to start on a reality TV show but his partner in bluffing and best friend Trevor breaks his leg.
Trevor's little brother - Emory ages twenty three - offers to take his place on the show and to fake date Ivy.
The show starts, and from friends to fake lovers to real lovers, the chemistry between the men is off the charts, and did Ivy it's bi-awakening time.
It has all the quirk and fun challenges of a reality show along with seasonal sweetness, laughter and emotional secret reveals.
Add in the literal hints of magic zipping through the story to the HEA, and this is a solidly built story with a great foundation.
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Sharing The Book Love
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute as expected
Reviewed in Australia on January 14, 2024
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Cute Christmas Magic read with best friends brother romance!

Emory and Ivy (My brain kept singing Ebony and Ivory) are cute but Ivy is totally clueless and the fake relationship definitely opens his eyes!
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