- What were your thoughts on Holly and Ivy’s friendship? Do you have a friendship like theirs?
- We meet Holly and Ivy the night before Holly’s wedding, and everything comes crashing down when Matt breaks off the wedding. Let’s discuss Holly and Ivy’s reactions to this news.
- Why did Holly insist on Ivy going on the nonrefundable honeymoon? What would you have done if you were Ivy?
- On the same note, why did Holly want to go to the Hudson Valley retreat instead?
- While Holly hopes to get away from everything, she is shocked when the Airbnb host is her once high school rival, Aiden. And he’s definitely grown up. What did you think about their first interaction after all these years?
- Ivy sets off to Hawaii, and is shocked with Matt arrives with his new girlfriend. She then takes up Oliver’s offer for a place to stay. Should Ivy had confronted Matt early? And should she have told Holly right away?
- Despite wanting to be alone, Holly finds herself drawn to Aiden. What did you make of their budding romance? Was it a rebound for Holly, or do you believe he really is the one for her?
- Holly realizes that when she was with Matt, she was simply checking off boxes and doing what was expected of her. Have you ever felt something similar with a relationship?
- Ivy is falling for Oliver but doesn’t want anything to get in the way of her creating art. What was Ivy scared of when it came to her feelings for Oliver?
- Let’s talk about the climax when Aiden finds out Holly was about to be married.
- In the epilogue, we learn that Ivy and Oliver are getting married. And Holly is committed to Aiden but not yet ready for marriage. Do you think both relationships are in it for the long haul? What makes each couple a good fit?
- What did you think of the settings in Hawaii and New York? Do you prefer a snowy or warm-weather Christmas?
The Holiday Honeymoon Switch by Julia McKay
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