A Banging New Year: A steamy, holiday, military romantic comedy

I really enjoyed this second book in the Hot Holidays series. Once again, it is about Ellie and Adrian and there extreme attraction to each other and their chemistry with each other. Trying to get over her past relationship and it's problematic ending, Ellie continues to try to deny Adrian a chance with her. The communication between the two characters was steamy and funny. I really love reading about these two characters and am rooting for them whole heartedly. I can't wait to read the next book in the series and hope for them to have a happy ending. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This book is every bit as good as the Mistletoe Game, but it is also a little sad. The dialogue is still witty and sharp especially when Alison is involved and there is a new character Harker who adds to the dynamic and looks like he might become involved with Alison. The sexy is red hot between Adrian and Ellie, but Ellie has this preconceived notion that all alpha males will cheat and poor Adrian is doing everything he can to show her he is a good guy, even going so far as to defend Ellie’s honour and fighting Marc, but every time Ellie starts to concede she pulls herself back even against her better judgement. This is a fast read but oh so good.

Loving the back and forth between Adrian and Ellie! New Years Eve comes in with a bang when fate brings Adrian and Ellie back together. I feel for Adrian’s frustrations yet love his persistence to fight Ellie’s brick wall around her heart and her bad thoughts about men in general. When her ex is above and beyond mean, it is Adrian and his friends who rescue Ellie in her time of need. With Ellie’s best friend nudging Ellie, will Ellie take Adrian up on his offer? You’ll have to read to find out and wonder how Adrian’s hopes and frustrations will manage!