Wreck the Halls
by Tessa Bailey
Melody Gallard and Beat Dawson are the children of a famously feuding rock duo. To reunite their parents for a holiday TV special, they team up over Christmas in New York, and fall hard. A steamy holiday romcom.
About This Book
Wreck the Halls is a contemporary romance novel by Tessa Bailey, first published in 2023 by HarperCollins Publishers. It runs 368 pages. Readers can expect forced proximity, opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Forced Proximity
- Published
- 2023
- Length
- 368 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- The children of feuding rock stars join forces over the holidays to stage a reunion, only to find themselves falling for one another.
- Fans of holiday-themed romances
- Readers who enjoy rock-star settings
- Festive
- Features Forced Proximity
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romcom
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: neutral
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult romance readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Melody Gallard and Beat Dawson share a complicated history linked to their parents, a legendary rock duo known for their public feuds. Tasked with reuniting their parents for a high-profile holiday television special, Melody and Beat must work in close proximity throughout the Christmas season in New York City. As they navigate the demands of their parents' volatile dynamic, their own connection shifts from professional to deeply romantic.
Central Conflict
Reconciling their parents' long-standing feud while managing their own growing romantic feelings in a high-pressure holiday environment.
Setting
New York City during the Christmas season
Strengths
- High-concept holiday premise
- Strong character motivations
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?
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Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
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How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Tessa Bailey
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Published
- 2023
- Length
- 368 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780063308299
Wreck the Halls: quick answers
- Who wrote Wreck the Halls?
- Wreck the Halls was written by Tessa Bailey.
- When was Wreck the Halls published?
- Wreck the Halls was first published in 2023 by HarperCollins Publishers.
- What genre is Wreck the Halls?
- Wreck the Halls is a contemporary romance novel, with forced proximity, opposites attract.
- How many pages is Wreck the Halls?
- Wreck the Halls is 368 pages long.
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