Wreck the Halls: A Novel by Tessa Bailey

holiday romance • friends-to-lovers • forced proximity • rock star romance • opposites attract

A quiet book restorer. A charming rock star heir. Two legendary mothers who haven't spoken in decades. And one wildly ambitious plan to bring them back together for a Christmas Eve concert.

Wreck the Halls is a sexy, hilarious holiday romance about stepping outside your comfort zone, finding the person who truly sees you, and discovering that sometimes the most unexpected love stories begin with a little bit of chaos.

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The Vibe

Melody Gallard has spent most of her life staying safely out of the spotlight. As the daughter of one half of a legendary rock duo, she's accustomed to the stories surrounding her famous mother, but she'd much rather restore old books than make headlines herself. Then an irresistible offer gives her a reason to revisit a person and a chapter of her past she'd never quite forgotten.

Beat Dawkins is everything Melody isn't. He's effortlessly charismatic, completely at ease in front of a camera, and impossible to ignore. The two have known each other since they were teenagers, but working together to reunite their famously feuding mothers brings their long-buried attraction roaring back to life.

As Mel and Beat navigate a madcap mission involving rock star drama, cameras following their every move, holiday mayhem, and an increasingly undeniable attraction, Mel begins discovering a side of herself she never knew existed. With Beat encouraging her every step of the way, their connection becomes something deeper than either of them anticipated.

Packed with Christmas chaos, laugh-out-loud moments, sizzling chemistry, and the glamorous messiness of rock-and-roll royalty, Wreck the Halls is a festive romance for readers who love a confident hero, a heroine finding her voice, and a love story that knows exactly how to turn up the volume.

Tropes & Tags

• Holiday romance
• Christmas romance
• Friends-to-lovers
• Childhood connection
• Second-chance romance
• Forced proximity
• Opposites attract
• Rock star romance
• Celebrity romance
• Famous family
• Grumpy meets sunshine energy
• Introverted heroine
• Charming hero
• Workplace partnership
• Holiday chaos
• Romantic comedy
• High-heat romance