I’ve been reading Lauren Blakely books for years, and for me, she is such an entertaining author. I have enjoyed every one of her stories.
It has been a while since I’ve read one, so I saw this reprint with special binding and all kinds of fancy stuff coming out, and I wanted to share it with you.
Check out my review on this fake dating hot billionaire trope.
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My Favorite Holidate by Lauren Blakely
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication date: October 7, 2025
ISBN-13: 978-1668208502
OVERVIEW:
“Wanted: 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.”
To Fable’s surprise, her billionaire boss, Wilder Blaine, is more than willing to take on the challenge of playing her holiday boyfriend. The sexy single dad desperately needs a plus one for a Christmas Eve wedding, where he’s the best man and she’s the maid of honor. With her ex also in the wedding party, the two team up as a pair of insta-lovebirds for the holiday season. Their partnership includes participating in the annual week-long Christmas competition leading up to the snowy destination wedding.
What starts as late nights crafting the best popcorn balls for the contest soon turns into a passionate night together, where the sparks between them are impossible to ignore. But when the holidays end, can their winter wonderland romance 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?
My Favorite Holidate by Lauren Blakely Review
Fake dating is such a hot trope right now. Obviously, for the author, it is their distinctive storytelling abilities and character development that is 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.
5 STARS!!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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