Possible Spoilers:
I finished this book because it was fast-paced and a quick read, but it left me feeling conflicted. Hunted in Holly is a dark romantic fantasy with a Christmas vibe, set in a world where supernatural beings like saints and gods exist. Caroline, the new queen of the South Pole, is out for revenge after her family is annihilated. She suspects Saint Nicolas, the King of the North Pole, and sets out to kill him.

What follows is a deadly game of hide and seek in the Arctic, where Caroline must use her powers, survival skills, and knowledge of the icy terrain to escape Nicolas. If he catches her, she’s forced to marry him—and endure some very spicy consequences.

While the concept had potential, I struggled with the execution. Nicolas’s character felt more power-hungry and violent than passionate, and I found some of his actions, particularly involving Caroline while she was unconscious, deeply unsettling. While I can appreciate dominance in dark romances, this crossed a line for me.

Additionally, there’s more spice than substance in this story—if you’re here for plot-driven fantasy, you won’t find much of it. The book also ends on a lackluster note, which left me feeling underwhelmed. If you’re into heavy spice with minimal plot and don’t mind darker themes, this might be for you. Personally, it wasn’t my cup of tea.