The Humbug Holiday: By Lane Hayes

: Unlike the traditional grumpy/sunshine pairing, both leads are initially cynical about the holidays.

: Both characters learn to confront their past emotional pain to embrace a future together. Reader Reception The Humbug Holiday by Lane Hayes

Reviewers from Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words and LoveBytes Reviews praise the book for being a "feel-good," quick read with authentic, mature characters. It is noted for its low angst and "off the charts" chemistry between the leads. : Unlike the traditional grumpy/sunshine pairing, both leads

Famous mystery author has escaped the hustle and notoriety of Los Angeles to hide away in a run-down Victorian mansion in the picturesque small town of Fallbrook, Vermont. His goal is simple: avoid his family, ignore the holidays, and finish his next book. It is noted for its low angst and

by Lane Hayes is a heartwarming M/M contemporary holiday romance released in December 2022 . It tells a low-angst story of two "grumpy bears" who find love while trying to avoid the festive chaos of the season. Plot Summary

: A reclusive, successful writer who is a "grumpy Scrooge" regarding the holidays.