

It was a bit humorous at times, and the romance was sweet.

Otherwise, Window Shopping was a pleasant read that kept me engrossed in the story. I am chalking this up to the fact it was self-published. I am used to seeing one or two in a book, but there were a few more here.

However, I will note that there are some typographical errors that distracted me. I found Window Shopping to be an easy, quick read. Tessa Bailey ticks both the naughty and nice boxes with this one! The sexual tension and steamy scenes in Window Shopping is enough to make you sweat while reading. To quote my friend Rachel, “This had no business being this damn spicy.” If you are looking for a clean romance read, keep looking. Tessa Bailey is known for writing spicy contemporary romances, and Window Shopping is no exception. If I had to categorize this book into any romance tropes, I would say it fits into the grumpy/sunshine trope. (I may be a bit biased.) Most of the book revolves around a Fifth Avenue department store called Vivant. This all takes place in New York City, arguably one of the best cities to spend Christmas. Window Shopping is Tessa Bailey’s self-published, stand-alone holiday romance book about a woman newly released from prison finding her feet and some unexpected love. I’ll try and remember I’m just window shopping. I’ll put my heart and soul into dressing his holiday windows.Īnd when we lose the battle with temptation, I know an opportunity when I see one-and I have to make it last. Now I’m working for that man, trying to ignore that he’s hot.īut as a down on her luck girl with a difficult past,

He asks for a better idea with a twinkle in his eye.ĭid I know he owned the place? No. It’s a tragedy in tinsel, I say, unable to lie. When a charming man named Aiden asks my opinion of the décor. I’m standing alone in front of the famous Vivant department store, Shop windows are decorated in red and green satin. Two weeks before Christmas and all through Manhattan, Publisher’s SynopsisĪ sizzling, standalone, feel-good holiday romance from Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer. But with her difficult past and an instant attraction to the manager, Stella must watch her step to make sure she does not stumble and fall while she puts her life back together. After a conversation, he encourages her to apply for a job as window designer. Stella has recently been released from prison when she is seen scowling at a department store window display by the manager.
