In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren

holiday romance • time loop • childhood crush • slow burn • found family

What if the universe gave you one more chance to get it right? Set against a snowy Utah Christmas escape filled with family traditions, cozy cabin magic, and years of unspoken feelings, In a Holidaze is a sparkling holiday romance about second chances, unexpected magic, and finally finding the courage to pursue what your heart has wanted all along.

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️ 2/5

The Vibe

Maelyn Jones is having a particularly un-merry Christmas. Her career is going nowhere, her life feels decidedly off track, and the holiday tradition she treasures most is suddenly at risk of disappearing. But beneath all the holiday chaos is something Mae has carried with her for years, an undeniable attraction to Andrew Hollis, the son of her family's closest friends.

When a mysterious twist of fate gives Mae the chance to experience the holiday again, she begins to see the people, traditions, and possibilities around her through a new lens. Andrew is warm, steady, and very much at the center of the future Mae has always been afraid to imagine.

With its snowy Utah setting, close-knit families, playful holiday atmosphere, and deliciously slow-building romance, this is Christina Lauren at their most festive and feel-good. Expect laughter, heartfelt moments, plenty of Christmas charm, and a romance that makes the idea of second chances feel wonderfully irresistible.

Tropes & Tags

• Holiday romance
• Christmas romance
• Time loop
• Childhood crush
• Slow-burn romance
• Friends and family
• Found family
• Close-knit friend group
• Cozy cabin setting
• Second chances
• Fate and free will
• Romantic comedy
• Contemporary romance
• Magical holiday atmosphere