I was especially impressed with how Abby handled things toward the end of the book. So watching these two characters' "fake" relationship evolve was quite lovely. Nic was such a relatable character in many ways because she didn't have positive relationship role models (understatement) so didn't think she would ever have a healthy, loving relationship herself. And what a loathsome character Holly was! We could have a whole discussion of Holly and Abby's brother Aaron's relationship, but that's a topic for another day. I LOVED Abby, yet she had this distrust of herself when it came to her ex Holly. I think I've read all of her books (well - except for one or two) and this is a story unlike any she's never told with characters we've never seen. I'm especially appreciative that this was something entirely new for Gerri Hill. But there was a moment in an early scene that really skirted a line and I was kind of surprised about that choice. I have to believe Gerri more saw that more as a bit of bravado on Nic's part - that Abby wouldn't be able to resist her. Really - Nic is such a sweetheart that it almost seemed out of character once we got to know her. But ultimately I was happy with how all of that was resolved. I really enjoyed this! And let's just get it out of the way at the outset - yes, I had the same feeling as others did about the "payment" Nic required to participate in the ruse.
When an attractive stranger approaches her with the offer of a chance to get away for ten days, she agrees but with a counteroffer that brings both anxiety and excitement to the desperate Abby.Īmong the holiday lights and snow-covered grandeur, the lines between pretend and reality blur as the two women have the time of their lives while Abby learns it isn’t her ex she cannot resist and Nic learns what it means to be part of a family for Christmas.Ī proposition, a counteroffer, and a Christmas charade heal two souls and meld two hearts into one.
Nic Bennett’s life has been far from ideal and Christmas is her most dreaded holiday of all as she relives horrors from the past. Abby’s solution? A pretend girlfriend for the holidays would surely keep her ex away and in her own room at night, right? The same ex-girlfriend who last year at Christmas had lured her into bed. Abby Carpenter is in a tailspin knowing she is about to spend 10 days in the company of her ex-girlfriend - who is now engaged to her brother - for a family holiday gathering in Red River, New Mexico.
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