We Met in December is a warm, cozy, and quietly charming slow-burn romance that perfectly captures the magic—and frustration—of falling for someone who seems just out of reach. Jess moves to London to chase her dreams and ends up in a quirky, slightly crumbling Notting Hill house-share with four strangers. From the moment she meets Alex, her floor-mate with an easy smile and kind energy, she feels an instant spark. But life has other plans: after returning from a holiday visit, Jess discovers that Alex is already dating someone else, and suddenly she’s stuck spending the next year living just a few feet away from the man she’s secretly falling for.
The beauty of this story lies in its simplicity and sincerity. Rosie Curtis lets Jess and Alex’s connection unfold slowly over the course of a year—walks through London, late-night conversations, shared breakfasts, and quiet moments that feel beautifully intimate even when nothing is happening. Jess’s internal struggle is painfully relatable: wanting to be supportive, wanting to be happy for others, yet quietly nursing feelings she can’t quite shake. Meanwhile, Alex’s kindness and emotional depth reveal themselves gradually, making it easy to understand why Jess can’t help falling for him.
Curtis captures the charm of London, the comfort of shared routines, and the sweetness of a romance that builds brick by brick. We Met in December is less about dramatic grand gestures and more about the everyday moments that slowly change everything. It’s tender, hopeful, and wonderfully human—a perfect feel-good holiday read for anyone who loves slow-burn longing, house-share dynamics, and love stories that feel grounded, relatable, and real.
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