*`Release Blitz & Review: Sugar Nookie by Marika Ray`*

Title: Sugar Nookie

Author: Marika Ray

Genre/Tropes: Christmas Rom/Com; Small Town; Nanny; Single Dad; Snowed-In; Age Gap

Release Date: October 29, 2024

I have one job as a nanny—watch the kiddos while their parents attend a fancy celebrity wedding at a remote ski lodge. What I don’t expect is to go on a candy finding mission and run smack into famous country singer Hutton Calder—a scorching hot single dad. And my old hall pass.

When an early snowstorm strands us together, I find myself playing hostess to America's most eligible bachelor and his adorable five-year-old son. I try to play it cool, but there’s no ignoring the smokin’ hot chemistry between us as we bake dozens of sugar cookies to make his son’s holiday memorable. Hutton proves to be more than just his public persona—kind, thoughtful, and surprisingly down-to-earth. As we dig out from the snow, Hutton not only stays with me longer, he boosts my confidence and encourages my artistic dreams, all while charming the entire town of Snowhaven with his impromptu Santa appearances and involvement in the local Christmas festivities.

But as Hutton's presence in town draws unwanted attention, including from my nosy ex-husband, I have to navigate small-town gossip, growing feelings, and the fear of losing my heart to the man who has no plans on staying past Christmas. With Christmas approaching, I face my biggest challenge yet: convincing Hutton that the magic of small-town life is exactly what he and his son need.

5 Stars

This is a delightfully fun holiday read. First off I can't get over how adorable the cover is. Then little Henry Hutton's son is going to steal your heart. He is such a cutie and the way he says words melted my heart. A snowstorm leads to Hutton spending the holiday season with Rae. I loved Rae so much. I wish she believed in her artistic talent like others do. Rae and Hutton also make this holiday a steamy one. They have great chemistry. One of my favorite parts of the book is the humor and banter between characters. I loved that we caught up with the characters from Grumpy Little Christmas. It made me so happy to see them living their HEA. This small town sure has won my heart. I loved all the Christmas themed activities and I watching through the joy in Henry, but especially Hutton experiencing it with his son. This is a perfect read to get into the holiday spirit. The epilogue was the perfect touch to end this book on. 

Marika Ray is a USA Today bestselling author of steamy and sweet RomComs, spending her time behind a computer crafting stories, walking any beach she can find, and making healthy food for her kids and husband whether they like it or not. Prior to writing novels, Marika held various jobs in the finance industry, with private start-up companies, and then in health & fitness. Cats may have nine lives, but Marika believes everyone should have nine careers to keep things spicy. All her books come with a money-back guarantee that you’ll smile at least once with every book.

More information can be found at www.marikaray.com

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