Single & Ready to Jingle, by Piper Rayne * What I liked about this book: grump/sunshine trope, dual first person POV, NYC setting, Cara Carroll Single and Ready to Jingle Audiobook - Piper Rayne
Kenzie’s relentless festive energy clashes with Andrew’s stoic, "Scrooge-like" demeanor. Single and Ready to Jingle by Piper Rayne
As they spend time together, Kenzie discovers that Andrew has a legitimate, deep-seated reason for his hatred of the holidays. Single & Ready to Jingle, by Piper Rayne
by Piper Rayne is a standalone contemporary holiday romance that follows the "Grumpy/Sunshine" and "Brother’s Best Friend" tropes. Plot Summary Plot Summary Reviewers on Goodreads and other platforms
Reviewers on Goodreads and other platforms highlight the "hot cocoa vibes" and the balance of humor and emotional depth. While some readers found the ending a bit rushed, most appreciated the chemistry between the leads and the fun, pun-filled atmosphere. Single & Ready to Jingle, by Piper Rayne - Cara Carroll
The romance is complicated by the fact that Andrew is the best friend of Kenzie's brother.
The story centers on , an enthusiastic event planner who considers December a national holiday, and Andrew , a broody British lawyer who genuinely dislikes Christmas. Their connection begins with a disastrous blind date where Kenzie arrives dressed as an elf. Despite the awkward start, Andrew eventually hires Kenzie to plan his law firm’s holiday party to save his professional reputation. They strike a deal: she will plan the party if he agrees to attend three festive holiday events with her, allowing Kenzie to try and "cure" his inner Grinch. Core Themes & Tropes