THE CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN by Holly Cassidy is the perfect way to spend the day. Holly Cassidy is also known as Hannah Mary McKinnon. McKinnon writes stellar thrillers and has ventured to the lighter side of romance in her holiday rom-com, THE CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN.  Callie and her long-time boyfriend have recently broken up. All she wants to do is get in her pajamas and disappear over the holidays.  She can't go home because her ex lives next door to her parents.  She now lives with her sister.  Her sister makes her an advent calendar of tasks and treats to do. This is where Callie is going to come out of her comfort zone and I loved every minute of it.   THE CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN feels like a Hallmark movie.  When Callie is out buying a Christmas tree with her sister, she meets Marco, a baker. Their attraction happens fast and it's so much fun to watch them dance around each other. Since Callie's sister agreed to help her with the calendar and now has to leave for her job, Marco agrees to help Callie.  If Callie fails to complete all the tasks she will lose all of the treats Anita has given her.  So off they go, sledding, baking, making hot chocolate, and going caroling!  I wanted to be right there with them doing all of these things!   THE CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN is a beautiful book of family, friendship, and letting go. It is such a fun story, yes a bit predictable, but exactly what I was craving at the time. My emotions were all over the place while reading. Ms. Cassidy has such a talent for bringing the characters to life and making you feel as if they are your friends. You will experience all the feelings and struggles they are going through.  When they were sad, I felt sad. When they were happy I found myself smiling. I love it when an author can do that to me and Holly Cassidy did it perfectly.   I received a complimentary copy of this book from Fresh Fiction. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.