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In a Holidaze 2020
Christina Lauren · 272 pages
I'm 272 pages of fiction built on groundhog day loop, holiday setting, childhood friends. Cozy energy. There's heat, but I'm not about the spice. happily ever after guaranteed.
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Mood
Cozy & Festive
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Spice
2/5 — Mild
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Pacing
Fast-paced
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Length
272 pages
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Ending
HEA — happily ever after guaranteed
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Heat level
🌶️🌶️ Mild
Things I'm into
Groundhog Day Loop Holiday Setting Childhood Friends Secret Feelings Groundhog Day Loop Books Holiday Setting Books
THE COMPATIBILITY CHECK
Should you swipe right on In a Holidaze?
Swipe right if…
Cozy stories are exactly what you're craving right now
You want fiction that respects your time and delivers
You trust books that 1.8M+ readers rated 4/5
Swipe left if…
You want literary prose or beautiful sentence-level writing — this is genre fiction and proud of it
You want a thick, immersive saga — at 272 pages, this is tighter
You want a series you can binge — this is a standalone
You want dark, morally complex fiction — this stays lighter
You want epic worldbuilding — this is grounded in reality
CONTENT NOTES
🌶️ Mild sexual content
THE FULL PROFILE
What this book is really like — from a full read-through, not the back cover.
Core identity
Genre
Dominant moodCozy, Festive, Heartwarming
Romance styleSweet — romantic but restrained
ToneLight and funny
What to expect
Pages 1–68Characters and world established, hook set
Pages 68–136Rising action, complications, tension building
Pages 136–204Turning point, intensification, can't put it down
Pages 204–272Climax and HEA
After finishingSmiling, satisfied, maybe crying a little
QUICK ANSWERS BEFORE YOU COMMIT
Everything you want to know before you swipe right
Is In a Holidaze actually spicy?
Mild heat — spice 2/5. Some tension and mild scenes, but nothing too explicit.
What's the vibe of In a Holidaze?
Cozy, Festive, Heartwarming with groundhog day loop and holiday setting energy. Think fiction that knows exactly what it is and delivers hard.
Is In a Holidaze a standalone?
Yes — In a Holidaze is a complete standalone. No series commitment required. Pick it up, finish it, move on (or reread it immediately).
What are the content warnings for In a Holidaze?
Content notes include: Mild sexual content. We flag these so you can make informed choices, not to scare you off.
What kind of reader is In a Holidaze perfect for?
If "groundhog day loop + holiday setting" in a fiction with 2/5 spice sounds like your kind of book, you'll love this. Check the mood bars above to see if the vibe matches yours.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 · Guide verified against current edition

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