But there was a moment in an early scene that really skirted a line and I was kind of surprised about that choice. I have to believe Gerri more saw that more as a bit of bravado on Nic's part - that Abby wouldn't be able to resist her. Really - Nic is such a sweetheart that it almost seemed out of character once we got to know her. But ultimately I was happy with how all of that was resolved. I really enjoyed this! And let's just get it out of the way at the outset - yes, I had the same feeling as others did about the 'payment' Nic required to participate in the ruse.

When an attractive stranger approaches her with the offer of a chance to get away for ten days, she agrees but with a counteroffer that brings both anxiety and excitement to the desperate Abby.Īmong the holiday lights and snow-covered grandeur, the lines between pretend and reality blur as the two women have the time of their lives while Abby learns it isn’t her ex she cannot resist and Nic learns what it means to be part of a family for Christmas.Ī proposition, a counteroffer, and a Christmas charade heal two souls and meld two hearts into one. Nic Bennett’s life has been far from ideal and Christmas is her most dreaded holiday of all as she relives horrors from the past. Abby’s solution? A pretend girlfriend for the holidays would surely keep her ex away and in her own room at night, right? The same ex-girlfriend who last year at Christmas had lured her into bed. And Nic learns what it means to be part of a family for Christmas.Abby Carpenter is in a tailspin knowing she is about to spend 10 days in the company of her ex-girlfriend - who is now engaged to her brother - for a family holiday gathering in Red River, New Mexico. Soon Abby learns it isn't her ex she can't resist. Among the holiday lights and snow-covered grandeur, the lines between pretend and reality blur as the two women have the time of their lives. But with a counteroffer that brings both anxiety and excitement to the desperate Abby. When an attractive stranger approaches her with the offer of a chance to get away for ten days, she agrees. solution? A pretend girlfriend for the holidays would surely keep her ex away and in her own room at night, right? Nic Bennett's life has been far from ideal and Christmas is her most dreaded holiday of all as she relives horrors from the past.

Abby Carpenter is in a tailspin knowing she is about to spend ten days in the company of her ex-girlfriend-who is now engaged to her brother-for a family holiday gathering in Red River, New Mexico.

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