There was a moment where Charlie thought she and Nathan would be able to stop the shelf's trajectory, both of them putting their hands out to try and brace the metal unit. . What is better than a love story? TWO LOVE STORIES. --Chantel Guertin, author of, The International Bestseller--A feel-good, holiday rom com about identical twins who swap lives twelve days before Christmas--perfect for fans of Christina Lauren's, is the pen name for bestselling Canadian writing duo Karma Brown and Marissa Stapley. All they want for Christmas is a different life. Twins Charlie and Cass no longer regularly switch places like they did as kids. Then she saw Nathan sitting against the wall, a bandage on his forehead and a sling on his arm. to read read. I know some identical twins and Im pretty sure theyve never actually done this, but the idea sells doesnt it? Title: The Holiday Swap. Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2021. They are both up to host a new baking show solo, and Charlie is determined to win that job. Sasha said to grab a few." 352 pages. She lives just outside Toronto with her family and a labradoodle named Fred. Please use a different way to share. is the internationally bestselling author of three commercial women's fiction novels, including, . We are sorry. "Nothing caramelizes like cast iron," Charlie said, putting a hand under the pan until the assistant reset his grip. Paperback Large Print, December 8, 2021, "A feel-good, holiday-themed romantic comedy about identical twins who switch lives in the days leading up to Christmas--perfect for fans of Christina Lauren's In a Holidaze and Josie Silver's One Day in December"--, "Princess and the Player (Strangers in Love)" by Ilsa Madden-Mills, FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon, utterly adorable, pitch-perfect romance with just the right amount of Christmas cheer, is a pure delight, I couldn't stop from smiling. G.P. Today, she had been so distracted by him she'd delivered her lines in the wrong order-something that never happened-and just before she'd escaped to the stockroom to get her thoughts together, he had pounced on her momentary lapse. --Karen Schaler, author of, "I devoured this delightful romantic comedy in two nights. Please review your cart. I average at about one a year and usually I read it in December. Truthfully, she should never have switched places with Cass to begin with. The Holiday Swap was their first novel writing together as Maggie Knox and is a Canadian bestseller. Twins who could both use a reset decide to revive their childhood habit and swap places. I feel badly about the review I'm about to write, because it betrays a cynicism I like to squash when possible, but I feel like this book was published (and picked by Book of the Month) because publishers knew it would sell, and not because it was anything special. --Chantel Guertin, bestselling author of Instamom, Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. She was the better pastry chef, and it was no secret that, of the two of them, she was easier to work with. "What happened?" With only days until Christmas, a desperate Charlie asks Cass to do something they haven't done since they were kids: switch places. Just a gentle, enjoyable and Christmassy read. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. ISBN: 978-0593330739. Priya swatted gently at Charlies full skirt, trying to rid it of the pixie dust. Description The International Bestseller--A feel-good, holiday rom com about identical twins who swap lives twelve days before Christmas--perfect for fans of Christina Lauren's In a Holidaze and Josie Silver's One Day in December All they want for Christmas is a different life. Good to know Happy Quirky Love triangle Foodie Why I love it Christina Lauren Author, In a Holidaze delicious fun, perfect for rom-com fans in need of some Christmas cheer. Sasha asked.Charlie tried to recall any sort of memory about why she was on the floor in the stockroom. This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 at 8:00 AM and is filed under Book Reviews, Fiction, Romance. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 December 2021. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Holiday Swap: The perfect heartwarming and cosy festive romance by Maggie Knox P at the best online prices at eBay! Go to review page. 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I am a twin(fraternal, not identical) and ever since I saw the first Disney version of "The Parent Trap" I have enjoyed reading stories about twins swapping places. Books to Look Out for in February and March. Charlie wanted the job, and she deserved it. She had noticed Sasha's eye rolls at Austin's arrogance on more than one occasion. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2022. She hadn't touched champagne, or really any alcohol, since that day. I enjoyed this book a lot and it brought about many smiles and laughs along the way, Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2022. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Cass is happy to get out of town and away from her ex and is hoping that Charlie will be able to convince him they are done. You're really funny, too, you know? --Christina Lauren, author of, "It's double the treats and double the trouble as twins swap holidays and dramas in this delightful yuletide romance from KnoxThere's both tenderness and comedy as the sisters rediscover their priorities and sibling bond while hilariously struggling to draw the line between their roles and reality. Its a perfect recipe for a cheesy holiday romance!As a long time Food Network fan, I loved the baking competition aspect of the story and as a bread fan I loved the bakery aspect. Charlie and her identical twin sister, Cass (who handled alcohol much better than she did), had drunk two bottles of champagne the night before Charlie left for L.A. This book is guaranteed to blast away any humbugs one . Charlie has found success on reality TV cooking shows, and is co-hosting a holiday baking show with a super ambitious and totally obnoxious co-host. After school Charlie headed to Paris for a coveted internship with a celebrated Parisian pastry chef, and Austin went to New York City and, really, she hadn't thought of him again.Charlie had been "discovered" by the formidable television producer Sasha Torres-who was now her boss . With small-town gossip and reality-TV drama, Maggie Knox serves up a treat that will have foodie fiction fans begging for seconds. literally all i needed at this time and i cannot be happier to have chosen this particular book to read this month im definitely picking up more books by Maggie Knox ! It's like Gilmore Girls meets The Parent Trap meets Cake Wars. such a joy! Third parties use cookies for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalised ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. She and Austin's new assistant, Nathan (she made it a habit to learn everyone's names, no matter what their role on the show), stared at each other for a moment, the melodic voice coming from the meditation app on her phone the only sound in the room. If you are looking for a cute and sweet Romance that can be funny with a Winter/Christmas setting this is the book for you. This book talks about the struggles they face trying to keep their true identities hid, the guys they meet, and the obstacles that they must overcome to help the other during this time of need. No real surprises here, just a sweet Christmas romance which worked for me. When chef Charlie Goodwin gets hit on the head on the L.A. set of her reality baking show, she loses a lot more than consciousness; she also . It was rare to meet someone who wasn't hustling a few jobs at least, hoping for their big break. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Warm cozy bakeries, cold snowy nights, holiday traditions and two-TWO!-romances to steal my heart--what's not to love? "Before Charlie could respond, let alone brush his hand away, the bottle of peppermint extract-which Austin was supposed to have capped after measuring out a tablespoon for the candy cane truffles they were making-tipped over, emptying quickly across the stainless-steel worktable and soaking into Charlie's skirt. Maggie Knox is the pen name for writing duo Karma Brown and Marissa Stapley. Free shipping for many products! Charlie Goodwin is a co host on a show called Sweet and Salty. . I will not be reading more from Maggie Knox. Kindle Audible . Maybe even have her own line of cookbooks. Free shipping for many products! --Chantel Guertin, author of Instamom, The International Bestseller--A feel-good, holiday rom com about identical twins who swap lives twelve days before Christmas--perfect for fans of Christina Lauren's In a Holidaze and Josie Silver's One Day in December. So, reading it in what ever time you have to spare, like I had to, feels very disloyal. He was always getting on her case, then laughing it off and saying it was all part of his "Salty" persona. Try again. --Amy E. Reichert, author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake, "This debut from Maggie Knox about twins who swap places for 12 days at Christmas is twice the fun, double the trouble and all the feels. this was such a cute read !! Brown is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author of five novels, including the #1. --Colleen Oakley, author of, is the cozy holiday rom-com you crave, complete with double the swoony meet-cutes, scrumptious desserts, and happily-ever-afters. What a surprise this book turned out to be! Marissa's journalism has appeared in magazines and newspapers across North America, including. I should have known this wouldnt work for me because a book based 100% on deception has to be PERFECT to earn my buy-in. Some of these items are dispatched sooner than the others. It was a lovely way to while away a few festive hours. Many of her novels have been optioned for television and her journalism has appeared in. I'm sad to say that I feel I didn't do this book justice, it's a book that deserves for you to sit down and completely commit to it. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price. The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox 35,641 ratings, 3.61 average rating, 5,181 reviews Open Preview The Holiday Swap Quotes Showing 1-8 of 8 "Time heals all things. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Austin Nash wasn't there.Suddenly, the storage room's overhead fluorescent bulbs lit up with a flash. , Paperback Brown is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author of five novels, including the #1 national bestseller. Charlie opened her eyes and glanced down to see what Priya was doing, which was to remove the swaths of fake holly and branches of snow-crusted cranberries that lay across her skirt. It was very predictable but that was kind of expected. . And it didn't hurt that, according to Sasha, Austin looked like a young Rob Lowe. " The Holiday Swap is the cozy holiday rom-com you crave, complete with double the swoony meet-cutes, scrumptious desserts, and happily-ever-afters. Plus, with a one-hundred-thousand-dollar grand prize, a recipe featured in a celebrity chef cookbook, and professionally trained participants, Bake My Day was going to make Sweet & Salty look like amateur hour.No co-host to have to share the spotlight with; no grating or witty banter between two people who really couldn't stand one another; more freedom to spread her creative wings; and a lot more money because Bake My Day had an impressive budget. The Holiday Swap is written by Maggie Knox and published by G.P. The enhancements that you chose aren't available for this seller. Charlie quickly pushed off the wall, dropping her phone to the ground. Cass has a long time boyfriend who is pushing her to get married, but she realizes that over the years they have grown apart, so she tells him she needs time to think. The Holiday Swap is a pure delight, I couldn't stop from smiling." If holiday baking championship and a Hallmark Christmas movie had a baby, this would be it. Maggie Knox is the pen name for writing duo. "One more minute of boiling and that pt choux would have been sublime, Charlie. Enough ranting about a blurb the book was good despite my dashed expectations. Full of sisterly love, big city and small-town hijinks, two love stories, and descriptions so delicious you'll practically smell the gingerbread. You can remove the unavailable item(s) now or we'll automatically remove it at Checkout. --Jennifer Robson, author of The Gown, "The Holiday Swap dishes up a double dose of fun-loving, feel-good, Christmas cheer, with a recipe for love that's deliciously irresistible." Awwww, this was the cutest read I have read this whole year. I really liked the baking show setting and the characters. I really liked Charlie and Cass, and the story really gives cheesy Christmassy vibes which is exactly what I want for a December read! When chef Charlie Goodwin gets hit on the head on the L.A. set of her reality baking show, she loses a lot more than consciousness; she also loses her ability to taste and smell--both critical to her success as show judge. She smelled like a giant candy cane-and she wasn't feeling very festive about it.Her phone buzzed in her hand and she cracked an eye, glancing at the screen. How tacky! and Austin's. But all that did was bring the sharp scent of peppermint extract further up her nose and into her throat. Charlie asked. Weve seen it so many times in so many movies and books - take Erich Kstners Lorrie and Lisa - which you may know as the movie The Parent Trap - one of my favourites. : By using The StoryGraph, you agree to our use of cookies. What day is it, Charlie? Monday. Whats the name of the show? Sam asked. Once the soothing voice began, she closed her eyes and took another deep breath, trying to slow her frantic heartbeat. Come on, Priya said. It's like Gilmore Girls meets The Parent Trap meets Cake Wars. The Holiday Swap By: Maggie Knox Narrated by: Stephanie Cannon Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins 4.2 (640 ratings) Try for $0.00 1 title per month from Audible's entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. None of the contestants were on set; they were filming B-roll so the timeline was more flexible-although Sasha always ran things like they were trying to beat the clock. Sighing with frustration, Charlie leaned her head back against the wall. Stapley is a former magazine editor and New York Times bestselling author of Reese's Book Club Pick Lucky, as well as international bestsellers Mating for Life, Things to Do When It's Raining, and The Last Resort. --Publishers Weekly, "Knox assembles a memorable cast and whips up inventive switched-lives scenarios filled with a host of mishaps that double the fun. The Holiday Swap Paperback - Large Print, December 8, 2021 by Maggie Knox (Author) 1,830 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $13.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Paperback $26.05 3 Used from $26.04 4 New from $26.05 "It's double the treats and double the trouble as twins swap holidays and dramas in this, from KnoxThere's both tenderness and comedy as the sisters rediscover their priorities and sibling bond while hilariously struggling to draw the line between their roles and reality. Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021, Time heals all things. When an accident causes baking show judge Charlie to lose her sense of taste and smell, she desperately asks her identical twin sister Cass to swap places with her. Charlie wanted the job, and she deserved it. Lindsay Wong tells us pleasant things about di Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (Personal Data Opt-out). Priya sounded panicked. This light romantic romp is delicious fun, perfect for rom-com fans in need of some Christmas cheer." What a surprise this book turned out to be! Format: Digital. Please try again. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Las mejores ofertas para Maggie Shipstead GRAN CRCULO tapa dura con sobrecubierta estn en eBay Compara precios y caractersticas de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artculos con envo gratis! She should be checked out at the hospital-she took a pretty big bump to her head. CHAPTER 1CharlieMonday: 12 Days to Christmas . I have serious doubts that Robson even read it. Help me up," Charlie said, grabbing clumsily for her friend's hands. Maggie Knox $11.99 eBook Details Penguin Publishing Group Release Date: October 5, 2021 Imprint: G.P. Did you know that Maggie Knox is the Pen name for Karma Brown and Marissa Stapley? It was unfortunately really just not a book for me and I bummed as heck. Save up to 80% versus print by going digital with VitalSource. When chef Charlie Goodwin gets hit on the head on the L.A. set of her reality baking show, she loses a lot more than consciousness; she also loses her ability to taste and smellboth critical to her success as show judge. "Stay down a minute longer, Charlie," a male voice to her right said. With small-town gossip and reality-TV drama, Maggie Knox serves up a treat that will have foodie fiction fans begging for seconds." You need a United States address to shop on our United States store. Normally she loved the smell of peppermint and all Christmas-related things. Weve seen it so many times in so many movies and books - take Erich Kstners Lorrie and Lisa - which you may know as the movie The Parent Trap - one of my favourites. Theres no tent, no contestants helping each other out, no Lorelai & Rory, no Kirk, no Taylor, no Luke! The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. With only days until Christmas, a desperate Charlie asks Cass to do something they haven't done since they were kids: switch places. She lives in Toronto with her family and a precocious black cat named Oscar. And then, the trees they were looking at to cut down for the Snowy Ball were all terribly cheap artificial trees sitting in the "forest!" , Dimensions Both are accomplished bakers and when Charlie hits her head, perhaps endangering her try out for a new reality baking Read full review, Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features, Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's identified. I especially enjoyed the small town atmosphere of Starlight Peak which I found to be the parts I looked forward to more. This seemed to be the perfect choice because of the holidays and I wanted a cozy vibe. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Okay, my last notable gripe with this novel: Cass sabotaging Austin Nashs cake in order to make herself look better. The romance wasnt steamy, but it was definitely cute! Twins Charlie and Cass no longer regularly switch places like they did as kids. But it was soon clear Austin Nash had changedand not for the better. Why was she on the ground, under a blanket of Christmas decorations? I wanted Christmas romance fluff, and thanks to. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission. cute and festive but quite repetitive. There were a lot of voices adding to the confusion. Someone was crying, but she couldnt figure out who it was because she couldnt make her eyes focus. The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox | eBook | Barnes & Noble The International BestsellerA feel-good, holiday rom com about identical twins who swap lives twelve days before Christmasperfect for fans Uh-oh, it looks like your Internet Explorer is out of date. Language: English . Looking for her own escape from reality, Cass agrees. Meanwhile, Charlie's identical twin, Cass, is frantically trying to hold her own life together back in their quaint mountain hometown while running the family's bustling bakery and dealing with her ex, who won't get the memo that they're over. Like our favorite holiday recipes, there are specific ingredients that go into creating the perfect holiday romance: humor, a cozy location, wacky but lovable family, copious amounts of sugar, and a swoony love interest under the mistletoe. Maggie Knox is the pen name for bestselling Canadian writing duo Karma Brown and Marissa Stapley. more money because Bake My Day had an impressive budget. 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