Mistletoe, magic, and a little bit of make-believe.

There’s no place like home for the holidays…unless you’re with my family. Things are bound to be awkward this year with my older sister bringing a plus one—who also happens to be my ex.

And as if this Christmas couldn’t get any bluer, my boss is somehow mistaken for my boyfriend. Yes, John Barrington. The man who absolutely hates my guts.

To save face, and my dignity, in front of everyone, I must play along with this fake relationship. But something’s different away from work. Call it holiday spirit, or a change of heart, but I’m starting to think John was never the man I thought he was. Now suddenly, this ruse is feeling more and more real.

Things are about to get complicated—both in and out of the office—but what’s Christmas without a couple miracles?

Cozy up with this heartwarming and holiday-fueled romance from the bestselling author Melissa McClone, where a financial planner and her employer must pull off the ultimate Christmas charade. Tropes include fake dating, office romance, boss/employee, cheating ex dating her golden child sister, family drama, and a diva cat.

He thought he had the perfect plan…

When elite university professor Keaton Andrews walks into a meeting with the dean, he expects to hear that his tenure application is on track. Instead, his beloved department is cut. Regrouping in Silver Falls with family seems like his best option. One morning, he takes a risk and orders a pumpkin spice latte from the beautiful barista at the local coffee shop. Too bad she doesn't seem to find him nearly as intriguing as he finds her…

Raine Hanover is no longer swayed by a charming smile, especially by a nerdy—and distractingly handsome—academic. She's taking a break from romance and focusing on running her increasingly busy coffee shop. But when Raine is involuntarily put in charge of organizing the town's Halloween bash, Keaton jumps in to help, and it's not long before sparks, and kisses, fly.

As the leaves begin to fall, Raine wonders if she should risk taking another chance on happily ever after, especially with a man who has dreams and goals so far away from Silver Falls and her.