Rebel Without a Claus by Katana Collins -review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 15, 2025

Eve Winters lives for Christmas—the twinkling lights, the festive music, the over-the-top holiday magic.

So when her parents need help running their Christmas-themed inn, she’s all in.

The only problem? Luke Dawson—the town’s broody, flannel-wearing reindeer farmer who hates everything merry and bright.

Unfortunately, he’s also the one providing the reindeer for the town’s biggest holiday festival, which means Eve is stuck working with Mr. Bah Humbug himself.

Luke has no patience for Christmas or the chaos that comes with it—especially when it involves Eve, the walking, talking embodiment of holiday cheer. He spent years trying to forget her, but now that she’s moved back to town—with her sharp tongue, city-girl attitude, and an unfortunate talent for getting stuck under mistletoe—forgetting her is impossible.

But between meddling townsfolk, mischievous reindeer, and a snowstorm that leaves them stranded together, Luke is starting to wonder if maybe Christmas—and Eve Winters—aren’t so bad after all.

She’s all sparkle and Christmas spirit. He’s one grinchy cowboy. But when the festive sparks turn into a full-blown holiday inferno, will this rebel without a claus surrender to the season’s greatest surprise—falling head over boots in love?

Packed with sizzling chemistry, witty banter, and laugh-out-loud holiday chaos, Rebel Without a Claus is the perfect Christmas rom-com for fans of grumpy sunshine, small-town meddling, and holiday magic.

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REVIEW: “Rebel Without a Claus” is a fun holiday read that captures the magic and mayhem of Christmas in a small town. With its witty banter, charismatic characters, and festive charm, Katana Collins writes a tale that’s both heartwarming and hilarious.

The story follows Eve Winters, the epitome of Christmas cheer, as she returns to her hometown to help her parents run their Christmas themed inn. Her enthusiasm for the holiday season is all encompassing, filled with twinkling lights and joyful music.

However…. her blissful Christmas spirit clashes with that of Luke Dawson, the town’s grumpy reindeer farmer who loathes everything merry.

This classic enemies-to-lovers trope is spot on, with Eve’s sparkling personality providing a sharp contrast to Luke’s broody one!

As the plot unfolds, the author has fun developing their relationship. Luke’s initial disdain for Christmas gradually softens as he spends more time with Eve, especially when they find themselves stranded together due to a snowstorm, laugh out loud moments, especially with the fun antics of mischievous reindeer and well meaning, meddling townsfolk. The setting of the town’s holiday festival adds festive chaos, creating the perfect backdrop for their blossoming romance.

The chemistry between Eve and Luke is brimming with sizzling tension that kept me turning the pages. The trademark ‘grumpy sunshine’ dynamic is done well, creating moments that had me smiling. Eve’s determination to melt Luke’s icy exterior is entertaining. 😂

It’s perfect for fans of small town romances, holiday magic, and those who appreciate a dose of grumpy/sunshine in their books 😉

So whether you’re cozied up by the fire or looking for a festive escape, this book is sure to ignite your holiday spirit!

🦋 Reviewed by Julie

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Katana Collins is a USA Today bestselling author of over twenty novels, novellas, and comic books in a variety of genres. She is most known for her sensual contemporary romances and her wildly popular comic book— Batman White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn with DC Comics.

When she was younger and stole her mother’s Harlequins to read beneath the covers with a flashlight, she wanted to read about the tough as nails heroine. The perfectly imperfect girl with quirks and attitude and sass. And the anti-heroes who were anything but “Prince Charming.” Forget the knight on a white horse … she wanted the bad boy on a motorcycle.

An avid animal lover, she lives in Portland, Maine with her kind of mean cat, derpy lab-pitt mix, mellow chihuahua, and very not mellow cairn terrier puppy. Oh, yeah… there’s a husband somewhere in that mix, too.

She can usually be found in a coffee shop with her nose buried in a laptop wearing fabulous (albeit sometimes impractical) shoes.

She loves connecting with book lovers like herself, and fellow sassy storytellers, so feel free to drop her an email, visit her on her website. She also loves connecting on Instagram, Facebook or in her reader group, Kat’s Kittens!