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The Holiday Honeymoon Switch

Julia McKay
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The Holiday Honeymoon Switch

Julia McKay
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Overall rating: 4.1 / 5 from 10 reviews.

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A little Christmas joy

"I always read a Christmas romance every year as a way to escape the hustle and bustle for a few minutes each day and this one does not disappoint. Only halfway through but enjoying it very much."

— Joy C. (4/5)

100% Recommend

"An amazing feel feel-good little book. I loved it and gifted it to one of my friends. If you enjoyed the movie the Holiday this kind of had that vibes but more modern-day and fun!"

— Jadynk999777 (5/5)

Light, romantic, fun

"It is a story about 2 friends that swap their travel plans. The chapters are divided by each of them and I was always impatient to read the next chapter. Easy to read. Light, fun and romantic."

— Karine (5/5)

Good!

"Loved the plot! Was hard to figure out who was talking in the first few chapters sometimes."

— Ella (3/5)

A Typical Romance, outstanding friendship

"Very sweet relationship between friends. Great setting but ultimately a predictable romance."

— Lola (3/5)

Christmas rom com for the win

"This was a really cute Christmas rom com. It had a little more depth to it than your avg hallmark movie, so I enjoyed it."

— Nicole (4/5)

Great Holiday Romance

"Lovely Holiday romance read! I love a good romance read this time of year, and this one revolving around Christmas and Holidays was great!"

— SnowSparkles (4/5)

Entertaining and light

"Just a laid back holiday book, perfect for busy days when you don't want to have to think about a thing. It's entertaining and light."

— Jan W. (4/5)

Great book

"This book was great! It was well written and had the perfect romance!"

— Bcsmith (5/5)

Hopeful, romantic, and cosy!

"The Holiday Honeymoon Switch is a fresh, uplifting tale that takes us into the lives of both Holly Beech, a young woman who after recently being left at the alter heads to a cabin in the Hudson Valley to regroup and heal, and Ivy Casey, her talented best friend who, after giving up her planned painting retreat, heads to Kauai on the honeymoon that should have been to rest, relax, and perhaps paint more than just the beautiful scenery. The prose is light and witty. The characters are sweet, attentive, and sympathetic. And the plot is a delightful mix of life, love, family, introspection, support, drama, merry preparations, taking chances, new beginnings, and the power of friendship. Overall, The Holiday Honeymoon Switch is an amusing, festive, adorable treat by McKay that is brimming with sweet romance, idyllic locales, relationship drama, and a whole lot of holiday cheer."

— Zoe C. (4/5)

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  • Published date: Sep 02, 2025
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 416
  • Publisher: Penguin Canada
  • ISBN: 9780735248113
  • Dimensions: 4.13" W x 1.05" L x 6.87" H
TORONTO STAR BESTSELLER
GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLER

A Nerd Daily Swoonworthy Romance Book of the Year

One of:
Entertainment Weekly’s “18 holiday romance novels to tickle your mistletoe this season”
The Creative Muggle’s “35 Must-Read Christmas Rom-Coms to Cozy Up With in 2024”
Chatelaine’s “10 Sweet Christmas Romances With Just The Right Amount Of Spice”
SheDoestheCity's Picks for “The Perfect Read for Everyone On Your Gifting List”

“Not just one, but two gorgeously romantic and heartwarming love stories set in two of the most idyllic locations you could imagine. The perfect book to snuggle up to this winter.”
—Paige Toon, international bestselling author of Only love Can Hurt Like This

“A pure escapist delight that wholly captures the spirit of the season! Whether you’re sipping mai tai’s on the beach, or cozied up under a chunky knit blanket by a crackling fire, this book will make your heart sing with holiday cheer long after the last page.”
—Amy Lea, international bestselling author of Exes and O’s

“Full of sugar and spice, and comfort and joy, The Holiday Honeymoon Switch is everything I love about holiday movies in book form. Savor this one in front of a cozy fire with a warm drink. Delightful.”
—Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow

“McKay delivers a sweet holiday romance focused on two best friends and how their support of each other leads each to new romance... McKay makes both women’s romances heartwarming and the emphasis on their enduring friendship only enhances the plot. This charms."
—Publishers Weekly

“Dual love stories as well as a tribute to ride-or-die friendships… A delightful addition to the holiday romance subgenre.”
—Library Journal

“This book sucked me in immediately and never let go of my heart. Twice the swoon! Twice the romance! Prepare to be swept away on holiday by this funny and charming gem of a novel!”
—Kate Robb, author of This Spells Love

“A story of enduring love—of the BFF variety. Holly and Ivy were meant to be! How fun to then watch them stumble their way into romantic love, too.”
— Jenny Holiday, USA Today-bestselling author of Canadian Boyfriend

“Can’t choose between a sunny winter getaway or a classic small-town Christmas? You can have it all in Julia McKay’s delightful novel The Holiday Honeymoon Switch. Holly and Ivy are best friends who trade trips after a cancelled wedding, and both find love, adventure, and community in this heart-warming tale perfect for the holidays. A big-hearted story filled with ride-or-die friendship and swoony romance, times two…best enjoyed with a cup of cocoa!”
—Uzma Jalaluddin, bestselling co-author of Three Holidays and a Wedding

“Holiday romance? Beach read? Both! The Holiday meets Unhoneymooners in this fun, friends-swapping-places romance that has it all. Mistletoe and makeout seshes, plus sun, sand and swoony sex scenes that’ll make you want to read this book at the holidays and over and over all year long!”
—Chantel Guertin, bestselling author of It Happened One Christmas
JULIA MCKAY is the pen name of Marissa Stapley, 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. She is also one half of the writing duo behind The Holiday Swap and All I Want for Christmas by Maggie Knox, and co-author of Three Holidays and a Wedding. Many of her novels have been optioned for television and her journalism has appeared in The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Elle, Today’s Parent, and Reader’s Digest. She lives in Toronto with her family and a pre­cocious black cat named Oscar.

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