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About The Book

A holiday romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, with spice and fake dating that follows a fiery designer who teams up with her charming billionaire boss for a week-long Christmas competition, and their pretend holiday romance soon starts to feel all too real.

“Wanted: hot billionaire to pose as my Christmas boyfriend. Must be willing to make my cheating ex jealous by kissing me under the mistletoe at holiday parties. Bonus if you make him cry.”

To Fable’s surprise, her billionaire boss, Wilder Blaine, is more than willing to take on the challenge of playing her holiday boyfriend. The sexy single dad desperately needs a plus one for a Christmas Eve wedding, where he’s the best man and she’s the maid of honor. With her ex also in the wedding party, the two team up as a pair of insta-lovebirds for the holiday season. Their partnership includes participating in the annual week-long Christmas competition leading up to the snowy destination wedding.

What starts as late nights crafting the best popcorn balls for the contest soon turns into a passionate night together, where the sparks between them are impossible to ignore. But when the holidays end, can their winter wonderland romance turn into something real back at the office? Or are they destined to go the way of a Christmas tree on New Year’s Day?

About The Author

Lauren Blakely

A #1 New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good, and witty. Lauren likes dogs, cake, and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party. Find out more at LaurenBlakely.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Atria Books (October 7, 2025)
  • Length: 352 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781668208502

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Raves and Reviews

"This romance will put you in the holiday spirit!"—Meghan Quinn, New York Times bestselling author

"The ultimate holiday rom-com, wrapped up in mistletoe and mischief!"—Alina Jacobs, author of Good Elf Gone Wrong

"Fake dating, single dad, a Christmas wedding extravaganza, plus mistletoe shenanigans? This book doesn't miss!” —Lucy Score, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Fix

"Holiday magic, but make it spicy."—Tessa Bailey, #1 New York Times bestselling author

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