This holiday season, there’s more than gingerbread in the oven.
I was always a type-A kind of girl— and that’s exactly what got me into trouble with Sterling Ahren.
Having a baby before thirty didn’t work out, so I took some time off to sort out my life. Sterling’s my new landlord… and he doesn’t plan anything.
He’s a billionaire playboy who can’t stand the holidays. A recluse of the worst kind, … holidays. A recluse of the worst kind, Sterling makes Scrooge look like a generous soul… except Ebenezer was never this sexy.
He doesn’t want a family— until the night we have a spontaneous one-night stand, and forget to use condoms. I can’t have a baby with a disorganized, free spirit like him. Between my overprotective brothers and his crazy fans, I already know this isn’t going to work out.
Except Sterling isn’t willing to let me go. He wants me home for the holidays… and this is my last chance to make a Christmas miracle happen.
One thing I know for sure: when Sterling and I collide, it’s going to be anything but a silent night.
Funny, touching, and delightful, this smoking hot billionaire holiday rom-com by Claudia Burgoa will make you feel the magic of Christmas.
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June Spearman is a successful, well-organized, 33 year old woman whose life is carefully planned and detailed. She rarely veers from her “lists” as she goes through life. She’s happy, but something vital is missing. She’s always wanted to be a mother but, so far, she hasn’t met a man who would be a good candidate as a husband and father. Sterling Ahern is a talented, world class artist whose fans can be so crazy that he needs personal security. He is a free spirit who lives life by the seat of his pants without lists, plans or anything that pins him down. His life is his art and he doesn’t have much need for socializing. He’s never thought about having children, doesn’t like celebrating holidays and is somewhat reclusive. But when he and June come across one another, life takes a turn that neither of them could have predicted. Fate takes hold of them and there is no turning back. Their conversations, or lack of them, are so witty and cute but they’re going to have to start communicating better. Oh, how life will change for June and Sterling…Structure, meet Chaos! The HEA is heartwarming and the epilogue truly special!
Oh my goodness I loved this adorable story! Juniper “June” and the way she plots and plans out her life down to the finest detail. Lol spur of the moment hooking up with the hottie, she definitely makes no plans for anything like Sterling. He’s hot, and kinda cynical, but totally free spirited! That’s bound to be a good story right?!?!
Juniper “June” Spearman is sister to the Spearman men you may have read about in some of Claudia’s other books. If you haven’t no big, she tells who belongs with who. Anyway, June is in her early thirties, beautiful, has a wonderful family and is a great person all around. She has built a successful business and should feel fulfilled right? She doesn’t. She wants to be a mother. After many “it’s me not you” failed relationships, she has made the decision to become a mother on her own. On a night out ,Thanksgiving-eve before she has to see her family and just a month before she begins that process to become pregnant via IVF she meets this gorgeous god of a nameless man and has the most amazing one night stand. Even though it’s out of character for her what could it hurt right? It’s not like she’s ever going to see him again. She doesn’t know his name or anything about him. And she already knows she can’t get pregnant without medical intervention so she throws caution to the wind and goes for it. BEST.NIGHT.EVER! What will June do when she finds herself falling hard for the nameless man a month later when she meets him again? What will she and Sterling do when they find out they unknowingly made June’s biggest dream come true that night? Will June be able to make Sterling realize how much he has to offer her?
Sterling Ahern is this hot, brilliantly talented artist. He’s Uber rich but keeps himself away from friends and family as a protective measure because of crazy fans. He never has plans to marry, settle down or have children. None of it’s in the cards for him. He doesn’t like holidays or celebrations. But after his One night with June, he finds himself suddenly rethinking everything. Things he never thought he wanted he suddenly is dreaming of as a part of his future. But with his fame comes crazy fans, is it worth the risk to the people he cares about?
This is a fantastic sweet holiday story. The Insta-lust is great, but even better than that is we get a slow build to a great friendship and relationship after that. The dynamic between June and her family and June and Sterling is incredible. Their witty banter and delicious chemistry is off the charts hot. Don’t miss out on this one.
*I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book!
My cr8zysockbookblock blog wrap up for this book!
-Five Christmas Tree Stars. This sweet and sassy holiday story gives you everything you could possibly want. Feisty and sweet heroine, Insta-lust with a one night stand baby romance. Hot anti-love hero, that has a change of heart. Yes please!!
– This has just the right amount of hot and sweet. So it’s just plain PERFECTION!
Cliffhanger Warning- No cliffhanger. I’m in love with this ending! #Happyendingforall
I enjoyed reading this holiday romance. June was the perfect match for Sterling. Great storytelling.
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Review Goodness Gracious! This book had me pinned to my kindle! I couldn’t get enough of it. Sterling was the Playboy turned into a Whipped man so hard and so lovely. Juniper taught him something he never expected. She taught him about true love and the amazing parts of himself. She helped him define his identity and allowed him to finally see the truth. He was so worth it and the chemistry between them was so beyond and beautiful it surpassed oir Galaxy. This couple is such an amazing reprenstation of what true love and true destiny reprensents.
5+++ STARS
This has the perfect balance of fun, frustration, determination, miscommunication, falling in love and meddling families. June and Sterling are complex people with hearts of gold trying to find there place in life and due to kismet they find each other but they are still going to have to work at it and decide they are worth it for it to work out. Get comfy because you wont be putting this book down until the end!
I don’t typically read holiday stories. But when one of my favorite authors writes one I decided to give it a try. And I’m so glad I did. I enjoyed this story so much. It takes place around the holidays, but so do a lot of other books I read. Lesson learned. Once Upon A Holiday is the story of June Spearman and Sterling Ahren. I had “met” each Of them in different books written by this author.
June is a thirty year old single, successful woman who is ready for a family. She’s decided she can try to do it on her own and heads to Colorado with a strict thirty day plan in mind. Sterling is a successful artist who prefers to be alone. June & Sterling have an amusing meeting at a restaurant and they have an instant attraction. After a hot night together, Sterling decides he’s not ready to let her go. I won’t give anything away, but this story was really good, funny, sexy, and held my attention until the very end. I think everyone who enjoys romance will enjoy this book.
This was a fun and light-hearted read. If your looking for a great holiday read, I would definitely recommend this magical Christmas rom-com that will leave you entertained and delighted!
Between Sterling’s attitude and June’s penchant for ridiculous and embarrassing situations, this holiday romance is a riot. It isn’t hard to figure out where this story was going, but it sure is fun getting there. If you’re looking for an angsty, slow-burn romance, this is not it. This one isn’t a slow-burn anything, and once these two get together, it’s like a whirlwind. In the end, I suppose June and Sterling do the whole relationship thing a bit backward, but it somehow works for these characters. This one isn’t as angsty as some of the books I’ve read by this author. It’s more lighthearted, and it is definitely laugh out loud funny. This one is totally a fun bit of escapism for the holidays.
Absolutely loved this book! June has a plan, one that doesn’t include a man. She’s always wanted a family, so going alone to try and get pregnant seems like the best option. All of that is thrown into the wind when she meets Sterling. These two are so afraid of getting their hearts broken that their communication skills go out the window. I loved how Sterling was all for not wanting a family, but as soon as June told him she was pregnant, he was nothing but excited. Didnt even question it. I loved him. Such a great Christmas read with plenty of familiar faces reappearing!
Sterling and June….so hot they could thaw the polar icecaps!!
June has plans she isn’t sharing with her siblings and her plans land her directly in the path of Sterling. He is instantly struck by her. After quite the ‘meet HOT’, they have an amazing night. Sterling finds himself thinking of her and realizes she is tenant for his property.
June finds herself in a bit of a situation and is rescued by the hot man she had the one night stand with. Little does she expect to find out he is so much more!
Both of them have their issues, June feeling like she is the one who is always left and Sterling feeling he isn’t worthy of a relationship or capable of sustaining one.
Their fling leads to so much more for both of them. She warms Sterling’s cold, lonely world. And Sterling brings some much needed chaos into June’s obsessively planned life.
I received a review copy. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Gah!! Totally adored this story!
“Sparks fly between us. Electricity flows in my bloodstream from the shock.”
Juniper Spearman and Sterling Ahern meet under startling circumstances. June was embarrassed and Sterling was…cocky! LOL. Even though June tries to shake him off, Sterling is not willing to let such an intriguing woman out of his sight. When June throws caution to the wind to have one last fling before her life changes path for good, the consequencee are not part of her plan. They weren’t part of Sterling’s plans either, but the more time he spends with June, the less he wants to let her go. Unfortunately, insane chemistry is not enough for a planner like June, so Sterling has his work cut out for him convincing her to share his chaotic existence.
“Somewhere in this house is my common sense. I can’t find it. I could’ve misplaced it when I first saw June.”
This story was such a fantastic push-and-pull read. June makes Sterling behave completely out of character. He’s so hard on himself yet June sees him in a very different light. I loved how worthy she made him feel even though he’s smart and talented and has made millions in his right. He’s a man at the top of his game, yet June brings him to his knees. I loved his vulnerability around her.
“I feel her sunshine fill my lungs each time we kiss. She’s more than air. She’s all I need to survive.”
June is an amazing woman. The baby of the family, she’s always treated as such, therefore, she’s been keeping her plans close to her chest. She never counted on Sterling to throw them into disarray but what a sexy and compelling intrusion he is! She’s a pretty tough cookie and I admired her moxie in her plans to do things on her own, but these two people totally needed one another. The connection and sexual attraction between was a tangible thing.
Such a fabulous festive read filled with humour, chemistry, and tenderness. Adored it!
This is a great holiday story.
I’ve been so excited to read Sterling’s story and here it is! This heartwarming story was everything I needed and more, especially after reading a few darker books lately.
Claudia Burgoa’s writing style is so captivating and flawless, throw in my favourite time of year which is Christmas and perfection!! This was just pure magic! I loved it!!
June is close to her family and has found professional success but her dreams of romantic love and children of her own have never been realized. She has come to a point in her life where she wants to be a mother and is making arrangements to have this experience solo.
Sterling has achieved professional success beyond his dreams but that has only made him more determined that love and relationships are not for him. When it comes to relationships, they are casual and short term which has suited him and his lifestyle perfectly.
From the moment that June and Sterling meet the chemistry between them is electric. What was supposed to be one night has turned into something more but is it enough to turn their fling into forever?
These two couldn’t have been more different both in personalities or lifestyle or a better match. Sweet and sexy their journey wasn’t without its challenges but that only made the outcome that much better and is sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
So enjoyable and entertaining.
Hot and sweet romance with chemistry of the chart.
What happens when a quirky girl meets a artist billionaire?
They are completely different but this doesn’t mean anything when fate interferes.
He wants to,she needs…would be better if June and Sterling could communicate…
Hot one night stand leads to more they expected but maybe they will need more.
I so enjoy this book. Is lightly connected to other sisters stories but is standalone .
If you don’t have too much time on your hands don’t start reading. The story will suck you in,so make a coffee or grab some wine and start this crazy journey with Juniper and Sterling
This is my volunteer review
Five Merry stars for Claudia Burgoa!!!! I don’t normally read holiday books, but when it’s Claudia Burgoa, you MUST!!!!! Sterling and June’s story and journey in this book was top notch!!!! Brilliant!!!!
Who is Juniper Spearman? Why is she trying to find a rental for a month in Denver? Who are Jeanette and Tegan? Who is Sterling? Where does Juniper run into him at? What happens when Juniper gets to the rental, calls the Art of Real-State about getting into her rental? What happens after that was nothing but a serious bit of hilarity and some heartbreak in a manner of speaking. Who is behind the realty company? You have to read this story to see how lives are changed.
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I love anything written by this author and this one was absolutely no different. In fact its probably one of my favorites so far. June and Sterling were just amazing and I absolutely adored them so much. Really loved this holiday story quite a bit and just could not get enough of them.
Once Upon A Holiday by Claudia Y. Burgoa was such a fun and charming opposites attract holiday romance. June is a practical, smart and determined. Sterling is sexy, cocky and loves his life as it is. He may be a celebrity of sorts and needs to be guarded, but life is good. Then they meet and though neither saw the other coming, their chemistry is steamy and undeniable. Even when both want to deny it! This was a quick and charming read full of all the best feels!
Happy reading!
Loved this rom-com book! It was outstanding; it was such a great read!! Claudia Burgoa delivers a sweet, sexy, and fun tale for Christmas. It will have you laughing and you won’t be able to put it down. The storyline is quite unique, and the characters portray combustible chemistry, together and individually, that makes them feel genuine, natural, and heartfelt. You will swoon over Sterling Ahern who is 37 years old and has been deemed the wealthiest and most eligible bachelor is also a famous artist and owns real estate. Juniper (June) Spearman is 33 years old, and she lives by being extremely organized—devised a 30-day project to restart her life, but she soon finds that sometimes things do not go as planned. June rents a house from Sterling, and she finally meets Sterling, the recluse billionaire who is handsome, sexy, cold, demanding, and arrogant after an incident that occurred by his rental house. Sterling finds that he likes the feisty, sassy, and obstinate beautiful woman. Opposites don’t always attract, or do they! Destiny seems to have brought them together—and their story is one you will want to read about. This comedic and flirtatious relationship between the characters exudes sincerity and openness. And correspond those qualities with the ever sweltering romance budding between them, and this is one story you don’t want to pass up. This is entertaining and fervent, with a dash of dreams coming true. Once Upon A Holiday is the ideal holiday romance to get your fire roasting!