The Humbug Holiday By Lane Hayes May 2026

Reviewers from Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words and LoveBytes Reviews praise the book for being a "feel-good," quick read with authentic, mature characters. It is noted for its low angst and "off the charts" chemistry between the leads.

Famous mystery author has escaped the hustle and notoriety of Los Angeles to hide away in a run-down Victorian mansion in the picturesque small town of Fallbrook, Vermont. His goal is simple: avoid his family, ignore the holidays, and finish his next book. The Humbug Holiday by Lane Hayes

: A reclusive, successful writer who is a "grumpy Scrooge" regarding the holidays. Reviewers from Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words and