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Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Kay Red

Format(s)

Ebook

Applications Close

Nov 2, 2025

Est. Publication Date

Nov 17, 2025

Romance, Holiday

Description

She writes his favourite books. He might just be her HEA.

Christina Hopeland is a fraud. Her devoted readers think she’s living her own happily ever after, but the truth is, her life looks more like the first chapter of one of her novels. She’s thirty-five, in the middle of a divorce, and fighting a brutal case of writer’s block. And worst of all—her useless husband left her without a plus one for her high-school reunion.

If Christina doesn’t want to relive the humiliation of her high-school years, she can’t show up in Hollyfields alone.

Enter Jake.

Jake Frost loves romance. His own love life leaves a lot to be desired, but he is not one to dwell on the negative. As he waits for his turn, he passes the time in fictional worlds.

When he meets a gorgeous red-haired goddess at a cozy cafe in New York, who also turns out to be his favourite author, Jake is desperate to keep the connection. And how convenient it is that she needs a replacement husband for a trip to her hometown right before Christmas.

Armed with his charms and her endless well of romance knowledge, Jake and Cristina are determined to make this an easy and fun Christmas adventure.

But they should know better than anyone that fake dating is the most dangerous trope of them all.

Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas is a steamy holiday novella featuring a romance writer and her biggest fan, a small town full of nosy neighbours, and some festive spicy good times. It’s a love letter to the romance community, its fiercely loyal readers and endlessly talented indie authors.

Tropes

Fake marriage, holiday romance, romance author and her biggest fan, small town, age gap (FMC is 9 years older), forced proximity, festive sexy times, romance and writing references (i.e., meta)

Content Warnings

Parental death (off-page), spousal betrayal (off-page), fertility issues (brief mention), bullying (nothing graphic, mostly subtle)

Spice Level

3 - Very Spicy

Bonus Content Included

Special Instructions

This novella is for 18+ who like spicy romance. If you notice a typo or a mistake, don't hesitate to message me @kayredauthor on instagram or email kay@kayredauthor. You don't have to but it will be much appreciated!

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Details

K.K. Alba

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Length:

166 pages

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