
Merry and Bright
by J. J. Hynd
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Summary
Ali won't make it home for Christmas. 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 Christmas Romance with fake dating, nerdy date nights, and some alien anatomy.TROPES:Fake DatingCountdown to ChristmasWhat is a kiss?Language barrierHe falls firstConsent KingFish out of waterPLEASE 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 -- ReviewerA 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