Favorite Christmas Movies: A Christmas Kiss

Summary: "Wendy is an aspiring designer and assistant to her callous boss Priscilla. Unfortunately, Wendy's dreams of impressing her boss get complicated when she realizes that the mysterious man she kissed in a falling elevator is Priscilla's boyfriend, Adam. As Adam and Wendy's friendship grows, Priscilla is forced to take drastic measures to make sure her engagement goes forward as planned. Will Wendy and Adam connect before it's too late?"

Cheese Factor: 2/5

Working for a domineering boss is portrayed entirely too real, but the fact that Wendy spends so much time with Adam is a bit unrealistic.

Overall: A good movie to watch with your girlfriends.  You can swoon over Adam and Wendy's romance and commiserate over who has had the worst boss.

Where can you find this movie? Netflix is currently streaming it!

Wishlist Wednesday [1]

 Here's a book that I can't wait to add to my shelves:

Take the Key and Lock Her Up by Ally Carter

Embassy Row #3

Release Date: December 27

Published by Scholastic Press

"Centuries ago, the royal family of Adria was killed . . . or so everyone thought.

Now Grace Blakely knows the truth:

There was one survivor, and that survivor’s blood runs through her veins. This simple fact could cause a revolution — which is why some people will stop at nothing to keep it from coming to light.

There is only one way for Grace to save herself, save her family, and save the boy she loves. She must outmaneuver her foes, cut through the web of lies that has surrounded her for years, and go back to the source of all her troubles, despite the risk.

If she wins, she will inherit a throne.

And if she loses, she will inherit the fate of all the dead princesses who came before her." - From Goodreads

TTT: My Favorite Must Watch Christmas Movies

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  This week's theme a movie freebie.

I've decided to highlight my favorite must-see movies of the Christmas season.

Here we go!

Home Alone

A classic, especially for children.

Check when it's on TV

The Family Stone

One of those movies that makes you appreciate your own crazy family.

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It's a Wonderful Life

This movie makes you think about the best parts in your life.

Check when it's on TV

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

 Reminds us what is truly important about the holiday season by showing us everything that could ever go wrong.
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What are your must-see movies of the season?

Leave me a link or list in the comments!

Heartless by Marissa Meyer

Heartless by Marissa Meyer
Published by Feiwel & Friends in November 2016

"Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the yet-unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend and supply the Kingdom of Hearts with delectable pastries and confections. But according to her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for the young woman who could be the next Queen.

At a royal ball where Cath is expected to receive the king's marriage proposal, she meets Jest, the handsome and mysterious court joker. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the King and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into an intense, secret courtship.

Cath is determined to define her own destiny and fall in love on her terms. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans." - From Goodreads

Will you like it?
This was such a hard book for me to read.  I blame that fact on how I knew Cath was going to become bitter,  but I didn't want to know how she got there.  I loved the characters.  Cath was a dreamer, and had a hard time accepting that her parents wanted her to marry the King of Hearts.  It was also really fun to see all of the other characters that we have associated with Wonderland: the Caterpillar, Cheshire, the Hatter.  Everyone's fate was already decided.  I really hope that Meyer continues with her writing of origin stories; her take on the Queen of Hearts was splendid.

Disclosure: I received an ARC of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Favorite Christmas Movies: 12 Dates of Christmas

Summary: "A story that follows Kate, a young woman who after a horrible blind date on Christmas Eve, wakes up to find she is re-living that same day and date all over again."

Cheese Factor: 3/5

There are some moments where this movie becomes cliche.  During Kate's journey, of course she has to go and spend a bunch of money and give herself a major makeover.  

Overall: This is one of my favorite Christmas romantic comedies.  I love the chemistry between Kate and Miles.  The journey that Kate goes on is very important, and brings a smile to your face.

If you want a funny, lighthearted Christmas movie, this is for you!

Where can you find this movie? Netflix is currently streaming it!