Beards and Holly

Dear Universe, I Holly Darling, have a Christmas crisis on my hands. We need a Santa and the only one who can help is the last man I want to owe a favor to.

The Grinch next door, Jenson Marks hates my Christmas spirit, so I'm shocked when he reluctantly agrees to play Mall Santa, but it comes with a catch.

He needs a fake girlfriend to fend off his matchmaking granny, so we make a deal.

But when a game of truth or dare melts our rivalry, things get merry and bright faster than Santa’s sleigh.

Acting starts to feel real and I’m torn between running away or embracing a Christmas miracle.

Because sometimes, the best presents come in unexpected packages – even if they’re wrapped in the arms of a charming neighbor who promised never to settle down.