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The Wake-Up Call

by Beth O'Leary · 384 pages · Published November 2023
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3.52 / 5 across 25K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️ (2/5)

A funny, sweet Adult contemporary romance built around enemies to lovers, hotel, christmas. 384 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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Funny. Sweet. Holiday.

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Content notes

Sexual Content
Enemies to Lovers
Hotel
Christmas
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
40%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
2/5
Core elements
Genre
Contemporary Romance
Holiday
Moods
Funny
Sweet
Holiday
Key Tropes
Enemies to Lovers
Hotel
Christmas
Ending
Satisfying
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Is The Wake-Up Call spicy?

Low heat (2/5) — some tension and mild scenes.

Who would enjoy The Wake-Up Call?

Readers who love funny and sweet stories with enemies to lovers and hotel. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is The Wake-Up Call?

A funny, sweet Adult contemporary romance built around enemies to lovers, hotel, christmas. 384 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for The Wake-Up Call?

Content notes include: sexual content. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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