T'was the night before Christmas.... And Ali's parents are about to gatecrash. She can't get the time off work to travel back to Earth. The forensic lab already has a backlog, and with only two weeks til the big day it's not happening. Her parents decide to surprise her with a festive family visit instead. They want to see Callisto at Christmas, and meet her mystery man she's told them about. Only problem is Ali's man is fictional. Fabricated to appease her parents and stop them worrying. What Ali needs is a boyfriend for Christmas. This is a standalone festive romance with fake dating, nerdy date nights, one bike, and some fun alien anatomy. TROPES: Fake DatingCountdown to ChristmasWhat is a kiss?Language barrierHe falls firstConsent KingFish out of water PLEASE NOTE: This book is intended for readers 18+ PRAISE FOR MERRY & BRIGHT: Perfect Christmas read! Festive and upbeat throughout the book yet also believable and relatable with family expectations during a holiday visit. My fav parts were the hilarious & spicy cultural misunderstandings- where he tries so hard he doesn't care about whether he looks stupid or not. The alien is so down bad for our FMC & I was so here for it. The way he made it hot AF too tho took me out -- Reviewer A Glow Stick Review! The most perfect Christmas romance. Pacing, characters, spice scenes - chef's kiss . Absolutely adored this book and will be reading it every Christmas ! -- Reviewer I found myself giggling more than once, swept up in the charm and warmth of their connection. It's the kind of read that leaves you glowing, with just the right mix of cozy holiday vibes and interstellar heat. - ARC Reader I thoroughly enjoyed this quick festive read. With just as much humour as romance, It certainly gave the warm feel good fuzzys. I just wish their was more to devour. JJ Hynd knows how to tell a beautiful tale within a short time frame and I'm here for it. - ARC Reader I adored this spicy alien romance novella, it had inter species confusion hilarious moments, cute and tender gives you the fuzzies moments, and of course scorching hot spicy moments with interesting... anatomy! - ARC Reader
T'was the night before Christmas.... And Ali's parents are about to gatecrash. She can't get the time off work to travel back to Earth. The forensic lab already has a backlog, and with only two weeks til the big day it's not happening. Her parents decide to surprise her with a festive family visit instead. They want to see Callisto at Christmas, and meet her mystery man she's told them about. Only problem is Ali's man is fictional. Fabricated to appease her parents and stop them worrying. What Ali needs is a boyfriend for Christmas. This is a standalone festive romance with fake dating, nerdy date nights, one bike, and some fun alien anatomy. TROPES: Fake DatingCountdown to ChristmasWhat is a kiss?Language barrierHe falls firstConsent KingFish out of water PLEASE NOTE: This book is intended for readers 18+ PRAISE FOR MERRY & BRIGHT: Perfect Christmas read! Festive and upbeat throughout the book yet also believable and relatable with family expectations during a holiday visit. My fav parts were the hilarious & spicy cultural misunderstandings- where he tries so hard he doesn't care about whether he looks stupid or not. The alien is so down bad for our FMC & I was so here for it. The way he made it hot AF too tho took me out -- Reviewer A Glow Stick Review! The most perfect Christmas romance. Pacing, characters, spice scenes - chef's kiss . Absolutely adored this book and will be reading it every Christmas ! -- Reviewer I found myself giggling more than once, swept up in the charm and warmth of their connection. It's the kind of read that leaves you glowing, with just the right mix of cozy holiday vibes and interstellar heat. - ARC Reader I thoroughly enjoyed this quick festive read. With just as much humour as romance, It certainly gave the warm feel good fuzzys. I just wish their was more to devour. JJ Hynd knows how to tell a beautiful tale within a short time frame and I'm here for it. - ARC Reader I adored this spicy alien romance novella, it had inter species confusion hilarious moments, cute and tender gives you the fuzzies moments, and of course scorching hot spicy moments with interesting... anatomy! - ARC Reader
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