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What happens when two people who might be right for each other meet at the wrong time?
5 stars!
This standalone Christmas novella by J. Saman is a fantastic read! A celebrity, fake-relationship romance with romance, heart and epic chemistry, and I adored this little story.
Cian and Vivian meet in an airport bar while waiting out delays on their flights. He’s a rockstar who’s instantly captivated the moment he spots her, while she—having no idea who he is—is immediately drawn in by his good looks, Irish accent, and effortless charm. They flirt and banter over drinks and their shared flight, and the intensity of their attraction take them both by surprise. When Cian offers to drive Vivian from the airport to her parents’ house, she can’t bring herself to say goodbye. And with a snowstorm rolling in, she invites him to stay the night.
The fun twist comes when they arrive to find that Vivian’s ex—who also happens to be her brother’s best friend—is staying with her family for the holidays, determined to win her back. Cian is unexpectedly furious and, without thinking, blurts out that he’s Vivian’s new boyfriend. Caught in the moment, they agree to keep up the ruse for the ten days until Cian has to leave for his world tour.
It’s a fun set up, made all the more awesome by the absolutely sizzling chemistry between them. Neither of them have ever experienced anything like it, and they cannot get enough of each other. And as they spend time getting sucked into family Christmas shenanigans with Vivian’s fabulous family, their connection becomes undeniable. Luckily, all of the sweet touches and hot looks all contribute to their story, and the tension is absolutely fantastic!
“This is insane to do with a stranger.”
“Vivian, I don’t know what it is about ye, but ye don’t feel like a stranger to me. I’m not sure ye ever did.”
The sexual tension is sizzling, and the sense of anticipation just waiting for something to happen is so freaking good. And when they can’t resist anymore, ‘fake’ gets thrown out the window, and we get a fast-paced yet sexy and emotionally intense love story that completely swept me up.
“I want ye, darlin’, I want ye like mad. I don’t want anyone else. I think yer it for me. I know that might sound crazy, but it’s where my heart and mind are.”
They’re both at a bit of a crossroads in their lives, and they have some personal dramas that they’re dealing with, and they’re open and honest about all of it, which only draws them closer. And as the end to their time together draws near, they both have a lot of soul searching to do to figure out what the future holds, and I loved watching them figure it all out.
“I’m not giving up on us. And my heart will never let you go.”
It’s a short read, but it’s a beautifully heartfelt journey, and I was completely sucked in from start to finish. I laughed, I swooned, and I loved every moment of this one. It’s such a great read.
5 stars.
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