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From New York Times Bestselling authors Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward comes a standalone holiday novella.Eggnog. Check. Roaring fire. Check. Hot romance novel. Check!Riley Kennedy’s emails keep getting crossed with her male colleague, Kennedy Riley. The infuriating man forwards them along with his annoying commentary and unsolicited advice. At least she never has to see him in person, since they work in different locations…until they come face to face at the office holiday party.As luck would have it, Kennedy turns out to be outrageously handsome…though still a jerk. Yet somehow he’s able to charm her out on the dance floor—and convince her to participate in his crazy scheme: he’ll go home with Riley for a Christmas party and pretend to be her boyfriend, if Riley agrees to be his date to a wedding. It sounds easy enough. Little by little, however, the act they’re putting on starts to feel like so much more than a Christmas pact—and Riley’s about to learn there’s more to Kennedy than she ever imagined.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ C. Scott Publishing Corp. (November 1, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 159 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1951045335
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1951045333
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.4 x 8 inches
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Customers enjoyed the book's fun and humorous premise. They found the writing entertaining and the banter between the characters witty. The characters were described as cute, wacky, and normal. Many readers described the story as sweet, heartwarming, and pleasant. They enjoyed the fake dating romance and how they met.

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173 customers mention "Readability"173 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this fun, sweet Christmas short story. They find it a quick and enjoyable read, with a predictable romantic comedy that warms up the winter season.

"...The authors do a great job of broadening the story so it doesn’t feel like an insta-love connection, but something you can feel grow between the MCs...." Read more

"How can you not love a super cute, sweet, and funny Christmas story! Smooches only, but the chemistry is smoking...." Read more

"Pleasant and predictable holiday romantic comedy...." Read more

"ADORABLE this was funny and cute and a fun ride! This was actually one of the better Christmas novellas I’ve read this year!" Read more

56 customers mention "Cute"56 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's cute premise and charming characters. They find it an engaging Christmas romance that doesn't drag on too long.

"...What an extraordinary healing and beautiful HEA for both of them. Thank you Penelope and Vi for a short and sweet feel good romance!" Read more

"...Will Kennedy survive the wedding he’s dreading? This is a cute, Christmas novella that only takes an hour or so to read...." Read more

"How can you not love a super cute, sweet, and funny Christmas story! Smooches only, but the chemistry is smoking...." Read more

"ADORABLE this was funny and cute and a fun ride! This was actually one of the better Christmas novellas I’ve read this year!" Read more

54 customers mention "Humor"52 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the witty banter between the characters. They find the writing engaging and entertaining enough to make them laugh and smile.

"ADORABLE this was funny and cute and a fun ride! This was actually one of the better Christmas novellas I’ve read this year!" Read more

"As always a fun loving story from these two authors. Great witty banter between the H & h along with passion and love. HFN ending." Read more

"...It’s spicy, it’s heartwarming, it’s hilarious, and I loved every minute of it." Read more

"...I loved this story, great characters, amazing situations! Funny, easy to read and very lovely story!..." Read more

37 customers mention "Character development"34 positive3 negative

Customers like the characters. They find the chemistry between the characters sweet and off the charts. There aren't too many side characters, and there's a female best friend for Riley. Kennedy is described as wacky and full of surprises, while Riley is normal. The characters have a sense of humor and confidence. Readers can relate to Riley on a few levels.

"This was a cute, short book. I really enjoyed it and loved the characters. I love these authors and look forward to reading more from them." Read more

"...I think what gets me the most is that I can relate to Riley on a few levels. The way she feels her life is not complete and boring...." Read more

"...I loved this story, great characters, amazing situations! Funny, easy to read and very lovely story!..." Read more

"...It was short but sweet. I loved the premise and the characters were great too...." Read more

35 customers mention "Sweetness"35 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's sweetness. They find it pleasant, humorous, and heartwarming.

"...Thank you Penelope and Vi for a short and sweet feel good romance!" Read more

"How can you not love a super cute, sweet, and funny Christmas story! Smooches only, but the chemistry is smoking...." Read more

"Pleasant and predictable holiday romantic comedy...." Read more

"This book was cute and sweet. I wish that it was longer, but it was very entertaining. Kennedy Riley and Riley Kennedy very cute !!" Read more

34 customers mention "Heartwarming"34 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it heartwarming, enjoyable, and uplifting. The book is described as humorous, sentimental, and entertaining. Readers say it absorbs them into the characters' reality and brightens their holiday.

"...Kennedy and Riley needed each other. What an extraordinary healing and beautiful HEA for both of them...." Read more

"...There’s no graphic scenes and otherwise pretty wholesome except a few spots talking about making out." Read more

"...Great witty banter between the H & h along with passion and love. HFN ending." Read more

"...relationship evolves is definitely interesting, and it's so heartwarming to read. "..." Read more

34 customers mention "Romance"29 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They find the way the characters meet interesting and the relationship evolves heartwarming. Readers appreciate the dynamic duo of romance writers' work together and find the book a feel-good read.

"...It’s not spicy by any means, but if you want to read a charming romance with an email-sent-to-the-wrong-recipient meet cute, a white horse, and a..." Read more

"I enjoyed this book as I love Christmas romances and it had so many twists and turns. I read it in one sitting and just loved it!" Read more

"...The way their relationship evolves is definitely interesting, and it's so heartwarming to read. "..." Read more

"...How good is that? This was the best kind of fake dating...." Read more

21 customers mention "Length"17 positive4 negative

Customers like the book's length. They say it's short, so if you don't like it, you won't. The length makes it easy to read with a great storyline.

"...Thank you Penelope and Vi for a short and sweet feel good romance!" Read more

"...It's short, it's very sweet and it makes you all warm and fuzzy inside. Which is kind of the point when it comes to Christmas, right? "..." Read more

"...This was exactly the holiday romance I was looking for. Short, fast, and a ton of fun. I was hooked from the very start...." Read more

"...So ultimately, it’s not great. But it’s short, so if you try it out and don’t like it, you won’t have sacrificed an entire day." Read more

Not my favorite holiday novella but it’s cute
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Not my favorite holiday novella but it’s cute
A short review for a short novel! Overall, this was a cute read with sprinkles of holiday vibes throughout. Riley and Kennedy cross paths in such a fun and unique way. From the moment these two officially meet, there’s a connection, an easy, yet intense chemistry. I absolutely loved how playful and teasing Kennedy was! And boy was this man smooth with their first kiss!FYI: This is a closed door romance. I wasn’t aware of this before starting the book but I personally wasn’t terribly disappointed by it. There were a few instances where I thought the characters were a little inconsistent in their personality, like Kennedy at the rehearsal dinner. Lastly, I thought their declarations at the end were a bit over the top cheesy to me.Favorite Quote:"if it will make you feel any better, we can go into the bathroom and join the Mile High Club during the flight. Then you won’t be lying when you tell your mom I’m the best thing that’s ever happened to you.” -Kennedy
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024
    These two are adorable! Couldn't put it down from the first word I read! Kennedy and Riley needed each other. What an extraordinary healing and beautiful HEA for both of them. Thank you Penelope and Vi for a short and sweet feel good romance!
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024
    Riley Kennedy works at a publishing house that has two Manhattan locations. At the other office? A man named - Kennedy Riley. When they finally meet, the very handsome Kennedy proposes a pact. Kennedy will accompany Riley to her family Christmas as her fake boyfriend and Riley will attend a family wedding with Kennedy, as his fake date. Will Riley step out of her boring life and live a little? Will Kennedy survive the wedding he’s dreading?

    This is a cute, Christmas novella that only takes an hour or so to read. The authors do a great job of broadening the story so it doesn’t feel like an insta-love connection, but something you can feel grow between the MCs. It’s not spicy by any means, but if you want to read a charming romance with an email-sent-to-the-wrong-recipient meet cute, a white horse, and a meddling advice columnist, this is the story for you.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2024
    How can you not love a super cute, sweet, and funny Christmas story! Smooches only, but the chemistry is smoking.
    Just short enough for an evening curled up under the Christmas lights with a warm cup of cocoa, a fire, and your favorite blanket.
    🌶, 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2020
    Pleasant and predictable holiday romantic comedy. About two co-workers who get their emails exchanged as one is Riley Kennedy; the other is Kennedy Riley.
    When Kennedy (the male co-worker) receives Riley's emails he indulges in some "constructive" commentary on the contents, Riley merely forwards his messages to him. This continues until Riley gets tipsy one night and writes to an advice columnist about her mother's yearly over-the-top Christmas letter, where she always feels the least significant and accomplished of her three other siblings. The columnists assistant writes back, but not to Riley, but to Kennedy. In the letter, the assistant essentially tells Riley "to get a life". To Riley's embarrassment, Kennedy contributes by agreeing.
    The two meet at the company's holiday party and after some initial hostilities, the realize they can help each other out by playing the role of boyfriend nd girlfriend for the other's family over the holidays. And with some humorous incidents at the perspective families holiday gatherings, the two actually realize they really like each other and sparks fly. Unfortunately, both are recovering from pain in previous relationships, and both will have to grow in order for a new relationship to work. Will that happen? And in this modern world, which one of the two will ear the burden of a double first-and-last name if they eventually marry: Riley Riley or Kennedy Kennedy?
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024
    ADORABLE this was funny and cute and a fun ride! This was actually one of the better Christmas novellas I’ve read this year!
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2024
    This was a cute, short book. I really enjoyed it and loved the characters. I love these authors and look forward to reading more from them.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
    I enjoyed this book as I love Christmas romances and it had so many twists and turns. I read it in one sitting and just loved it!
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
    Very enjoyable story that made me laugh out loud occasionally. This was not my typical read/listen as it has absolutely no spice as it was a closed door story and I didn't mind it. I thought the premise of two people who have the same named Riley Kennedy and Kennedy Riley who get each other's emails was priceless. Would I recommend this? Sure if you are looking for a cute rom com story. Could I recommend it to my mom? Yes.

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  • JLL81
    5.0 out of 5 stars Holiday Reading
    Reviewed in Canada on November 28, 2022
    This is a definite holiday must read! So funny! Loved it! Should absolutely add to you TBR list, a nice short read!
  • Kris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Très agréable lecture.
    Reviewed in France on July 17, 2024
    C’est léger, sympathique et les notes d’humour qui saupoudrent l’histoire sont les bienvenues après le pensum qu’était un autre livre que je viens de terminer à grand peine.

    C’est le typique roman feel good et cela fait du bien d’en lire un de temps en temps.
  • Cliente Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and lovely
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 27, 2020
    Loved it sooooo much! It's sweet and romantic, just the book I needed today🤣🥰
    Not my first book from these two incredible authors and I should tell you, they're amazing 👏
  • Neeru Rana
    5.0 out of 5 stars 👌
    Reviewed in India on March 7, 2021
    This is the first book I read from the duo authors which was amazing.
    Riley and Kennedy were incredible. They were funny together, adorable. They both had some heart breaking past. It would have been great if we could read more about them.
    It was a fun read.
  • Kathrin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christmas novel
    Reviewed in Germany on December 23, 2020
    I absolutely loved this Christmas novel and the themes it depicted. The chemistry between the main characters was fantastic and I loved side characters.