In a Holidaze
One Christmas wish, two brothers, and a lifetime of hope are on the line for hapless Maelyn Jones in this quintessential holiday romantic comedy by Christina Lauren, the New York Times bestselling authors of The…
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Length
- 336 pages
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In a Holidaze
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- Trapped in a Christmas time loop, Maelyn Jones must relive her holiday disaster until she finds her true love.
- Features Time Loop
- Strained dynamics
The Romance
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Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
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Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: unknown
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Maelyn Jones is having a miserable holiday season: she is dissatisfied with her job, living with her parents, and reeling from a major romantic mistake. During her final trip to her family's beloved Utah cabin, she makes a desperate wish to know what will make her happy. She suddenly awakens on the airplane heading to the same trip, beginning a time loop where she must navigate the same events repeatedly to identify what—and who—will lead to her genuine happiness.
Central Conflict
Maelyn is trapped in a holiday time loop and must correct her past mistakes and identify her true love to move forward with her life.
Setting
A snowy cabin in Utah.
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Last reviewed:
- October 4, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
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About the Author
Christina Lauren
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Gallery Books
- Length
- 336 pages
- ISBN-13
- 9781982123949
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In a Holidaze
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