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𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁: Lauren you crushed it! If you want all the cute and cozy hallmark movie vibes but also want the naughty, nice and plenty of spice run and get this book now! Loved this one. It will hit all your Christmas wants and needs.

Fable just found her boyfriend cheating on her moments before her sister got engaged on Thanksgiving. The problem is her now ex boyfriend, is her sister’s to be groom’s cousin and will also be in the wedding party for their Christmas wedding. So the holidays this year are going to suck.

Wilder is a single dad and his Aunt keeps trying to play matchmaker; he is a successful man and he’s content and doesn’t need love. Fate worked in his favor this holiday season and put his best friend’s bride-to-be sister in his path. Fable works as a designer for his football team and when she walks into his office for a meeting, a crazy idea sparks.

What if this holiday season they pretend to date? That way for all the wedding activities he won’t be single and his Aunt can’t set him up and Fable can rub it in her Ex’s face that she’s moved on to a better man. Of course there would be ground rules so no feelings would be caught this was strictly an arrangement … but we all know how that goes.

Happy Launch Day! You can now read the book, ebook and audiobook.

𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅:

* Billionaire x Jewelry Designer
* Fake Dating
* Single Dad
* Only One Bed
* Workplace Romance
* Best Man x Maid of Honor
* Small Town Christmas Competition
* Dual POV
* Lots of Spice 🔥

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I am so happy I picked this one up. Outside of the humorous holiday referenced puns and setting, this was a fun and sweet romance with plenty of banter and tender everyday moments. Fable, the maid of honor for her sister’s wedding, asks the best man and billionaire boss, Wilder, to fake date so as to not be uncomfortable at the wedding her ex will also be attending. Wilder has secretly harbored a crush on Fable and wow, it was so endearing how he embraced their relationship and put aside his fears of falling in love. When he says “I’d very much like your ex to see how a man should treat a woman” my heart melted. The plot was cute, spicy, fast-paced and thoroughly enjoying. 4.25 stars

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Fake dating is one of my favorite tropes, so this didn’t disappoint me. I haven’t read a Lauren Blakely book, but I’m super happy to have received this arc and really enjoyed it. I absolutely loved Wilder and how he treated Fable and wasn’t a too over the top billionaire. This was a super cute read and I highly recommend it!

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Fake dating is such a hot trope right now. Obviously, for the author, it is their distinctive storytelling abilities and character development that are going to make or break the story.

I’m a sucker for a billionaire romance, and this one fit the bill with not only the fake dating, but also the sweet, sexy male lead character who makes a splash and a huge impression.

I love that he falls first and they have a wonderful time getting to know each other on a personal level. Humorous and fun, Blakely pulls out the stops and gives us everything we want. Sexy times with steam and sweetness. A beautiful story with a pre-teen stacking the decks and a wacky wedding buildup.

My Favorite Holidate doesn’t miss and I fell for this steamy and sweet holiday romance that begs for a re-read immediately! Make sure to check out this upcoming republished special edition.

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Fake dating your billionaire boss for a Christmas Wedding?! 4 stars!!

When Fable catches her slime ball of a boyfriend cheating on her, she's eager for a lil romantic revenge. Both in the wedding party for her sisters upcoming nuptials, she'll be forced to see the jerk pretty often. Enter Wilder Blaine, her hotshot billionaire boss whos also the bestman. Wilder is content with his single life, raising his daughter and running multiple businesses, but his family won't leave him alone about his love life. So when the perfect opportunity arises to pair up with Fable, who he's been a little obsessed with for a year, the two embark on the goal to be the best Christmas fake daters!

Thoughts and Spoilers:

This book scratched an itch I didn't know I had! 1 chapter in and I went full on ABC Family Christmas in July and I'm not mad about it! This was fun and spicy, with tons of holiday banter and cheer! The FIFTH?!?! book in a series and I had no idea, which is great because I wasn't lost, so it can easily be read as a standalone holiday romance!

From the beginning I knew it would be a little messy because Wilder already showed very clear attraction to Fable, but that lead us to a "he falls first" (though he doesn't want to admit it). There chemistry and connection was so sparky! And I love the way they form a family unit with Wilders daughter pretty seamlessly. For a fake dating book, it was almost comical how many people were actually in on the secret, which from the beginning made me nervous about when the secret inevitably got out, but it definitely took a little twist. The holiday role playing aspect got a little bit cheesy, but it also fit the playfulness of the characters really well so though things got a little repetitive a few times, I didn't really mind it! I'd definitely be interested in reading more by Blakely!

Thank you so much to Atria and NetGalley for the ARC!

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I love me a holiday romance!! This hit all of buttons I needed for it. It started off as Fable and Wilder needing each others help to convince people they are together. This book is full of witty comebacks some drama and a good amount of spice. I love that they first bonded over loading a dishwasher. This was everything I needed and wanted in a holiday romance. This was also the first book of Lauren Blakely that I’ve read. I will be reading more!!

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I DNF’d this book. I didn’t realize it was the 5th book in a series (according to Google) which may have led to some of my issues. To me the character development felt very short and forced. The chemistry didn’t seem to be there and it was very rushed. I felt like there was no tension or build up to the characters wanting to be together. The plot didn’t have enough plausibility if you will for me. It just wasn’t my vibe. I gave it two stars since some of it could be attributed me to not realizing it was series.

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This holiday romance is utterly charming, festive and delightfully entertaining. It has perfectly timed Christmas puns, idyllic Christmas atmosphere and slow burn chemistry with fantastic banter and word play.
I love the characters, they are endearing and clever. They’re generous, funny and adorable.
The secondary characters are just as amazing, they add heart and plenty of good times.
This is a spicy Christmas gift waiting to be unwrapped to take you away to a romantic, hilarious and adventurous holiday getaway.
There are real life challenges, big emotions and issues that the characters need to overcome, but it’s mostly lighthearted, s€xy fun with fantastic wordplay and characters with tons of charisma.
The spice is phenomenal, the way it plays into the holidays and is delightfully naughty, creative and is so satisfying.
I love the strong, caring and smart women in Wilder’s life, they play a big part in his story and the main story. They add so much heart, wit and love.
I absolutely adore this book, the characters and all the positive secondary characters.
It’s so engaging, fantastic fun and super spicy. There’s real emotions and connection between the characters. It’s a holiday treat that I devoured.

*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All opinions are entirely mine. Thank you so much for the arc!*

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This was my first Lauren Blakely book. I found it to be a cute holiday romance overall, but with a bit of surprising sass thrown in. I wasn't expecting the relationship between Wilder and Fable to be quite so steamy, especially as a 'fake' romance, but then again, fake didn't last very long. I loved the setting, and will look into more of Laurens books.

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Actually give it 4.5 stars….this was that “typical” romance book with holiday twist. “Typical” as in two people who shouldn’t be together get together, a conflict arises, they break up but they quickly learn they can’t live without each other. But just because it was “typical” doesn’t mean it wasn’t amazing!

The main characters have been burned by love and aren’t sure they can trust a relationship (who can’t relate to that?). I enjoyed all the holiday festivities they partake in, the inner conflict of what to tell their friends and family, watching their feelings for each other develop…it was a sweet (yet spicy at times) romance book that takes place during the most magical time of the year.

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Grab your coziest blanket and a hot cocoa, because we need to talk about Lauren Blakely's My Favorite Holiday! If you're anything like me and adore a good fake-dating trope, especially when it's wrapped up in a sparkly Christmas bow, then you are in for an absolute treat!

So, our fabulous heroine, Fable, is on a mission. Her "Wanted" ad basically reads: "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." I mean, relatable, right? We've all been there, or at least dreamed of it!

And who steps up to the plate? None other than her super-sexy billionaire boss, Wilder Blaine! He's a single dad, he desperately needs a plus-one for a Christmas Eve wedding where he's the best man and she's the maid of honor (and yes, her ex is also in the wedding party – the drama!), so it's a perfect fake-dating storm. They team up as a pair of instant lovebirds for the entire holiday season, even participating in a week-long Christmas competition leading up to the snowy destination wedding. How cute is that?!

What starts as innocent (or maybe not-so-innocent!) late nights crafting the best popcorn balls for the contest quickly spirals into a passionate night together, because, let's be real, the sparks between Fable and Wilder are impossible to ignore. Like, seriously, you could light up a Christmas tree with their chemistry!

But here's the big question that kept me turning the pages (or rather, listening intently!): when the holidays end, can their magical winter wonderland romance actually 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? You'll have to read (or listen!) to find out, but trust me, the journey is worth it.

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5 STARS.

I loooooooooooooooooved "My Favorite Holidate" by Lauren Blakely!! My god, this book is PERFECT. Fake dating to get back at a horrible ex-turned-real feelings, a single dad with an adorable daughter, endless loads of banter between characters, eventual spiciness all over the place, holiday games and sweaters.... I loved every single second of it! I got fully invested in the characters, I loved the settings, I love the holiday cheer and festivities, I loved the friendships and family dynamics, everything is just so good and so well written! I laughed, I cried, I swooned, I yanked at my collar, I fell in love while reading it. The main characters, Fable and Wilder, are a top-tier book couple! I also loved Wilder's daughter, Mac. Some of the stuff that happens in this book *is* super cheesy and borderline Hallmark-y, but I don't mind this during holiday novels. In fact, I encourage it! GAHHHHH, I was just enamored with this one. I'm talking kicking your feet, blushed-out, squeeeeeing the entire read! This is my first time reading a book by Lauren Blakely, but it certainly won't be my last. I will definitely revisit this book every single holiday season to get myself in the Christmas spirit. PLEASE READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Lauren Blakely, and Atria Books for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.

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as usual Lauren does it again!
If you looking for a fun holiday romance book, this is your go to.

If you love Fake Dating, Single Dad, Billionaire romance, Banter and lot's of spice. This book hits the spot.

I loved that it is wrapped around one of my favorite holidays and such an easy read. You don't want to miss the banter. Watch as two characters go through their own mishaps but in the end find the true love. As usual Lauren Blakely does it again.

a Fun holiday romance. I will be re reading this come Christmas time for sure.

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The character portrayals were particularly compelling, with Wilder Blaine standing out. His depiction subverted the traditional grumpy billionaire CEO archetype, showcasing him as an affectionate, considerate partner and dedicated father. Furthermore, Wilder's expressions of affection for Fable were notably endearing.

A highlight of the narrative was the couple's commitment to private practice to enhance their public believability. Early scenes, such as Fable's accidental sexting and Wilder's playful demeanor, were highly engaging. The incorporation of Christmas-themed humor and puns provided a delightful, festive element.
The aforementioned novel provided an engaging experience, and I found myself captivated by the romantic narrative. The characters' interactions were particularly compelling, and I completed the book within a single day.

Our sincere appreciation extends to Lauren Blakely, NetGalley, and Atria Books for providing the e-copy in exchange for an impartial review.

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A fake dating Christmas romance with oodles of holiday spirit and chemistry. It may have ruined my favorite seasonal beverage for me but I really liked Fable and Wilder and enjoyed their chemistry together. I do hate an overly contrived third act breakup and the one in this book was seemed even more pointless than usual. A cute read that will get you ready to break out your Christmas decorations and hang some mistletoe.

I received a copy in exchange for an honest review .

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What a great way to kick off holiday reading!

I love fake dating as a trope, and this one does a pretty decent job. I did start to get frustrated with both MCs when they wouldn't just TALK TO EACH OTHER ABOUT THEIR FEELINGS. Like just talk to each other, please.

The side characters really stole the show. I would like to know more about Aunt Bibi and her life, she definitely has a fun story to tell. And Mac was sassy and adorable.

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Cute holiday Rom Com. Enjoyed the chem here and the overall vibe was giving wedding scenes from The Materialists (iykyk).

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Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and author for letting me read the E-Arc for an honest review!

I literally read this E-Arc in a day because I could not put it down. The story had so many great moments. Sweet, cute, family oriented and spicy. This was my first time reading this author. I rarely read books about billionaires and fake dating so this was a first.

Basically what the vibe I got was sweet, cute, and spicy rolled all in one.

I enjoyed how Wilder interactions with his family, ex and with Fable. The chemistry and discussions between Wilder and Fable had such an amazing connection. It sizzled, it laughed and it had heartfelt moments. I loved the hot chocolate moment! You have to read the book to find out whatever that means.

The story combines romance, work, friends, family but also with a competitive side of events for the holidays. So to some readers (maybe) the plot might be all over the map but I felt the romance throughout the entire storyline. Plus there are a few surprises that pop up in the story as well. It’s a must read if you are looking for fake dating, billionaire, holiday events, and fun.

I am definitely getting a physical copy of this book for my collection.

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Lauren Blakely delivers another delightful holiday romance that perfectly captures the festive spirit, serving all the holiday vibes! This book made me eager for Christmas!!

I love how the characters were portrayed, especially Wilder Blaine. He breaks the typical grumpy billionaire CEO persona, revealing himself as a caring, sweet partner and devoted father. And don’t get me started on Wilder’s love language because that man was down bad for Fable. Like… we knew he liked her since before but watching him buy Fable the smallest, yet meaningful gifts had me melting for him.
One of my favorite parts of the book was their dedication to practicing in private to make it “believable” in public. The early scenes, including Fable’s accidental sexting and Wilder’s playful, mischievous side, had me fully engaged. The Christmas-themed humor and puns added a charming, festive touch.

Honestly, I have a lot of favorite scenes when it comes to this book, but one that had me laughing and loving Fable was her accidental sexting towards Wilder. The book had me giggling and loving how chaotic Fable could be. Also, how Fable and Wilder had feelings for each other and instead of telling each other, they would ask if they should practice, which had me loving how dedicated they both were to practice.

Overall, My Favorite Holidate is a heartwarming, fun, and festive read if you are looking to get into the holiday spirit.

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3.5 stars for my Favorite Holidate

Christmas in July arrived early this year as I was gifted a copy of My Favorite Holidate to review. This is a cute hallmark rom- com Christmas story with spice!

Fable just found out that her boyfriend was cheating on her, at Thanksgiving dinner worst of all. It happens to be that he is a groomsman in her sister’s wedding. Will he bring the girl he cheated with?

Wilder is the b o s s. Rich, her literal boss, owns everything and has a sweet daughter named Mac. Wilder is the best man in Leo’s wedding. Charlotte is Fable’s sister and she is maid of honor. This entire wedding week takes place in a hallmark town with Christmas game competitions. To take down the enemy— and to get matchmaking aunts off of their back, Fable and Wilder “fake date” for the holidays. But, when Heat turns up and things become too real, how will it end?

The book is so cute and wholesome. I loved the dynamic and fable was a perfect FMC. I have not read any other books by Lauren, but it seems each character and friend had their own story. I’d be curious to dive in! I loved how Mature Mac was, and how the family vibe felt so genuine. I enjoyed this story for what it was. Only criticism I had, it seemed a bit long at times for a holiday book. Otherwise, I did enjoy it and it got me into the Christmas spirit!

Thank you to Lauren Blakely, NetGalley, and Atria Books for this e-copy in exchange for my honest review! 🎄

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