The Holidate

by Riley Long

When single-dad Jackson literally runs into his high school crush years later, he has a decision to stay in the closet and stay unhappy, or come out and risk everything, including falling in love.

The Holidate is a low-angst Christmas short story with coming out, sweet kisses, a single dad, and lots of feels.

This title was previously available as a part of the 2022 Rainbow Advent Calendar.

Genres: M M Romance, Holiday

65 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 6, 2023

About the author

Riley lives in central Virginia with her husband, son, and very silly dogs.

Reviews

[Shelia · Rating 4 out of 5]

So sweet

This is a sweet holiday second chance romance. While they knew each other on high school, neither knew the other was gay but they each harbored a crush. Several years later, they literally run into each other again. Jackson and Spencer are a sweet couple that could develop into a family of three including, Colton, Jackson's son. Read this quick story and keep the holiday feeling going.

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

When a man is too scared to be gay and forces himself to marry a woman the consequences can cause a lot of pain. Years later Jackson is living a quiet life with his son, Christmas is around the corner, all is well but he's lonely. A very touching, cozy tale as a man finally becomes what he always should have, sweet, no angst, a nice holiday read.

[Showarst · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet, short Christmas story about two former high school classmates who fall in love. It was very sweet but the length hindered any real deep connection between the two. I do wonder why Jackson never once went out with someone after divorcing his wife because he was gay. Very low-angst and the epilogue was a great ending.

[Simone · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 stars

[Amanda Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a sweet, short, no angst holiday read about second chances. Wonderful characters and the story keeps your attention start to finish.