'A Very Merry Bromance' in the 'Bromance Book Club' series by Lyssa Kay Adams tells the story of Colton, a music superstar, and Gretchen, an immigration lawyer from a dysfunctional family. After a one night stand, Gretchen avoids Colton until her family's whiskey company wants him as a brand ambassador. To win him over, Gretchen agrees to go on holiday themed dates with Colton, leading to drama, heartache, and eventual romance. The book features a slow start with a grumpy sunshine trope dynamic between the characters, and highlights the support of the Bromance Book Club members in navigating their relationship.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with distinct personalities that contribute to their romantic and personal arcs.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is characterized by humor and warmth, making it lighthearted while managing to convey emotional undertones.

Plot/Storyline:

The story follows Gretchen and Colton navigating their relationship after a past encounter, involving themes of family and personal growth.

Setting:

The story is set during the Christmas season, which enhances the festive and romantic atmosphere.

Pacing:

The pacing is brisk, combining humor with deeper emotional explorations.

Notes:

The book features a steamy one-night stand that leads to complications between the characters.

Gretchen's family is quite dysfunctional and impacts her relationship with Colton.

Colton is a country star who loves Christmas, contrasting with Gretchen's grumpy lawyer character who dislikes it.

The story incorporates a charity campaign involving a whiskey company, adding a business angle to the romance.

Colton and Gretchen go through humorous and adorable holiday-themed dates throughout the book.

The Bromance Book Club series has a strong theme of friendship and support among the male characters.

The book addresses themes of personal trauma and family dynamics, particularly through Gretchen's backstory.

The audiobook is narrated by Andrew Eiden, who has narrated the whole series, but reviewers wish for a female narrator for the female perspectives.

The storyline includes a 'grumpy sunshine' trope, making it appealing for fans of this genre.

Many readers find the series to bring warmth and joy, especially with its holiday setting.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

There are mentions of family trauma and dysfunction, which may be triggering for some readers.

Has Romance?

The romance is a major focus of the book, driving the narrative and emotional engagement throughout.

explicit steam level

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'Tis the season for a Bromance Book Club matchmaking mission! This time, they're pulling out the mistletoe for everyone's favorite country music star, Colton, and his second chance at love.

Country music's golden boy Colton Wheeler felt the most perfect harmony when he was with Gretchen Winthrop. But for her, it was a love him and leave him situation. A year later, Colton is struggling to push his music forward in a new direction. If it weren't about to be the most magical time of year and the support of the Bromance Book Club, he'd be wallowing in self-pity.

It's hard for immigration attorney Gretchen not to feel a little Scrooge-ish about the excess of Christmas when her clients are scrambling to afford their rent. So when her estranged, wealthy family reaches out with an offer that will allow her to better serve the community, she's unable to say no. She just needs to convince Colton to be the new face of her family's whiskey brand. No big deal…

Colton agrees to consider Gretchen's offer in exchange for three dates before Christmas. With the help of the Bromance Book Club, Colton throws himself into the task of proving to her there's a spark between them. But Gretchen and Colton will both need to overcome the ghosts of Christmas past to build a future together.

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