Window Shopping

by Tessa Bailey
Window Shopping cover
Good Books rating 3.5
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  • ID: 9865
  • Added: 2026-01-04
  • Updated: 2026-01-05
  • ISBN: 9780063398306
  • Publisher: Harper Large Print
  • Published: 2024-10-01
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

In the heart of Manhattan, two weeks before Christmas, Stella finds herself standing alone outside a famous department store. A charming man asks for her opinion on the holiday decorations, leading to an unexpected job opportunity. Stella, with a difficult past, is determined to make the most of this chance, even as she tries to resist the temptation of her handsome new boss. As they work together to create the perfect holiday display, their undeniable chemistry threatens to turn window shopping into something much more real./n/nTessa Bailey, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, delivers a feel-good, sizzling romance that captures the magic of the holiday season. With a blend of humor, heart, and undeniable chemistry, 'Window Shopping' is a story about second chances, the power of opportunity, and the unexpected love that can blossom when you least expect it.

Reviews
Mom with a Reading Problem · Lillian · 2024-12-02
okay 3.00

The characters and storyline are enjoyable, but the spice level is too much for some readers. Overall, it's an okay read with some compelling elements.

Lillian found the characters and their storyline quite enjoyable, but she felt that the spice level was a bit too much for her taste. Despite this, she appreciated the compelling elements of the story and the engaging characters. She acknowledges that the book has its strengths, particularly in its character development and plot, but the excessive spice detracted from her overall enjoyment. Lillian suggests that readers who enjoy a bit of heat in their romances might find this book more to their liking.

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    Overall, Window Shopping was an okay read for me. I liked the characters and loved their storyline, but the spice was too much.

    The characters and their storyline are enjoyable, but the spice level is a bit too much for my taste.

    The book has its strengths, particularly in its character development and plot, but the excessive spice detracted from my overall enjoyment.

What is Quinn Reading? · Quinn · 2021-10-26
whimsical 4.50

This book captures the whimsical and cheesy feeling of a festive walk down Fifth Avenue. The characters and plot are charming and engaging, making it a delightful read.

Quinn absolutely loves the festive atmosphere that this book brings to life. They describe it as a whimsical and slightly cheesy romp through a holiday wonderland, much like walking down Fifth Avenue during the Christmas season. The characters are charming, and the plot is engaging, making it a delightful read that perfectly captures the holiday spirit. Quinn also appreciates how the author balances humor and romance, creating a story that is both heartwarming and entertaining. They highly recommend it to anyone looking for a feel-good holiday romance.

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    If you need a book that captures the frenetic, whimsical, and a little cheesy feeling of walking down Fifth Avenue around Christmas, you could do a lot worse than this.

    The characters are charming, and the plot is engaging, making it a delightful read that perfectly captures the holiday spirit.

    The author balances humor and romance, creating a story that is both heartwarming and entertaining.

Reddit - RomanceBooks · 2021-10-20
average 3.00

The steamy scenes are well-executed, but the overall story is just average. It's a good read for those who enjoy romantic tension and steamy encounters.

The reviewer on Reddit highlights the well-executed steamy scenes as a standout feature of the book. However, they found the overall story to be just average, rating it 3 stars. They suggest that readers who enjoy romantic tension and steamy encounters might find this book appealing. While the steamy scenes are a strong point, the reviewer feels that the rest of the story doesn't quite live up to the same level of excitement, making it a good but not great read.

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    Well, I rated it 3 stars overall. I suggest staying in for the steam because Tessa Bailey does that excellently.

    The steamy scenes are a strong point, but the rest of the story doesn't quite live up to the same level of excitement.

    It's a good read for those who enjoy romantic tension and steamy encounters.

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