A review by katiedermody
The Holiday Switch by Torie Jean

I had fully intended not to read any more holiday books right now but then was reminded that this one released at the new year and I'd been looking forward to it, so I decided to sneak it in. I'm glad I did! It's a novella, college romance, some sport involved (love interest is a hockey player, MC was a competitive figure skater until she couldn't be anymore, LI's brother is a gymnast, etc.), and it does take place over winter holidays from school. But what I was most interested in was the story: girl has a bit of a meet disaster with a guy and then gets friend zoned but is in love with him and when he agrees to come home with her as her fake boyfriend she hopes it'll turn into more. But then his twin brother ends up coming in his place, the one she can't stand because he hates her. But as they spend time together (some snowed-in only one bed, close proximity, fake dating beautiful time), she realizes how much she had wrong. There's also a tiny magical realism aspect. It was really good! The tension between them is great, and I figured out what was going on before she did, so that made it fun for me. The book is closed door up until the epilogue, which doesn't need to be read if that isn't your jam. Also, she has Endo and adenomyosis and the period (as impacted by these conditions) rep is great. Glad I decided to read it now!