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His Holiday Pact

Ayla Asher

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Who knew a fake holiday relationship could be so fun?

Kayla Summers has had enough of her mother's insistence that she find a man and get married. At thirty-three, she's a successful attorney and has a fantastic life. Knowing her mother will grill her constantly over the upcoming holidays about her single existence, she dreads the visits home.

Carter Manheim is a self-proclaimed bachelor, dead set on seducing every beautiful woman in Manhattan. And why not? His parents' disastrous marriage and divorce proved that lifelong commitments just aren't viable. As his mother's health worsens, his only wish is to give her one last happy holiday, even if it entails bringing home a girlfriend.

When Kayla's sexy neighbor proposes they take each other home for the holidays as fake partners, she's floored. However, getting her mother off her back is her number one priority and she agrees to the arrangement. Now, if she can only keep her heart from becoming emotionally entangled with the player of the century, she'll be just fine...

This book is filled with fast-paced fake relationship shenanigans and steamy scenes designed to get your heart racing. The main character's mother has late-stage cancer so please consider that before reading. Here's hoping this funny, romantic story can give you a few hours of escape during the holidays! Enjoy!

GenresFictionRomanceContemporary

168 pages

English edition · First published 2020 by Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp · ISBN 9798671430882

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Kayla hates when her mother asks when she's going to find someone. Her mother wanted her married by 30. She's 33 and there's still no one. Carter is a bachelor and is planning to stay that way. Since Kayla knows her mom won't stop bugging her to find someone and Carters mom needs a good Thanksgiving they both decide to help each other out and pretend to date. What could go wrong? I always thought I would hate the fake dating trope but I actually love it! Kayla is upset because her mom thinks she's a loser. Carter has never had a girlfriend before or even cuddled with a woman. He's not sure why he's finally noticing more about Kayla. I feel so bad for how her mom treats her. Why would anyone want someone, especially their mother, to talk down to them. Carter caring about how she looks was so sweet. He has smooth words. His mother, brother and sister-in-law were so sweet to Kayla. She loves his family. The end was hurtful and funny and beautiful. I can't believe that I loved this. What a great ending.

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