The fake relationship plot is nothing new, but somehow Isley makes it feel fun and fresh. Her book delivers some laugh-out-loud moments and leaves you rooting for the former lovebirds from the onset. It's a great, quick read to get you into the holiday spirit. — USA Today Favorite rom-coms of 2021: The books that made us laugh, swoon and root for love — USA Today There are two types of relationships: fake and real. Chuck and Kate’s used to be real, oh-so-real. But after she broke his heart four months ago, leaving him, it became all just pretense for the sake of their entwined families. With parents who are best friends and business partners, it’s not easy for Chuck and Kate to announce they’ve split up. But with the holidays looming over them, they can no longer keep pretending. They head home for Christmas, determined to tell the truth—and end up accidentally engaged instead. The more they try to pull apart, the more the Universe seems to push them back together, shortening the road to the altar. And when just-for-show kisses stir up forgotten feelings, things get even more complicated. Now, with the midnight hour approaching, will Chuck and Kate’s relationship turn out to be fake or real?
