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Meet Me On The Mountainside

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Alyssa, being the "grinch" of the family, always runs to the Briarwood Ski Resort every Christmas. While she isn't a fan of the green and red candy canes and gumdrops that the holiday season has become known for, she does love snow and the smell of pine trees while drinking a warm beverage by the fire. This year was no different. Arriving the day before Christmas Eve, she comes ready for two relaxing weeks. That is until a casual conversation with a hot man at the bar somehow snowballs into a fake engagement with a practical stranger, who happens to be everything she has ever wished for. Now she needs to figure out a way to not fall for her fake fiance while keeping up the lie from her nosy ex. It's crazy the people you meet on the mountainside.

120 pages, Paperback

Published November 26, 2024

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Profile Image for Bailey White.
49 reviews
December 18, 2024
Cute quick little book. Would’ve loved to know how Logan gets his money though lol
Profile Image for Jess.
532 reviews5 followers
December 4, 2024
Short and fun!
Was it completely unrealistic? Absolutely. But it was a quick escape from reality with a cute, fun plot line.
This is my second novella read from this author and both have made me smile with their “wouldn’t it be nice” feelings.
If you’re after a holiday novella to make you smile, with a bit of spice, this is an excellent choice!
Profile Image for Amanda Jenkins | smut.reader.
80 reviews11 followers
December 22, 2024
This was a cute lil Christmas novella about a fake engagement between Alyssa and Logan. Short and fun, definitely unrealistic but just enjoyed how quickly they moved through the wedding prep like within a week 😂
Profile Image for Lauren.
32 reviews
December 30, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was such a cosy, feel-good read - I absolutely loved it. Meet Me on the Mountainside had all the comfort-romance vibes and I flew through it.

I adored how caring and attentive the male lead was from the very beginning. He genuinely listened to her, noticed her, and made her feel safe - which honestly made the romance even sweeter. I also loved that she wasn’t swept away by money or status, actually wanted the opposite; it felt refreshing to see a connection built on emotional safety and understanding rather than flashiness.

The relationship moved quickly, yes, but in a fairytale, comforting way that just works for this story. It felt intentional - like two people who simply found their person at the right time. The communication between them was such a highlight, and I loved how open and honest she was about her feelings.

The whole book had such a cosy, wintery, small-town feel, and the spice was lovely - warm, intimate, and perfectly placed without taking over the story.

Overall, this was a comforting, heart-warming read that felt like wrapping yourself up in a blanket with a hot drink. Definitely a five-star read for me. 🎄⛷️
Profile Image for Michelle Peralta.
586 reviews7 followers
November 26, 2024
This Christmas novella was *everything* I needed—sweet, spicy, and full of holiday cheer! I instantly connected with Alyssa and her annual tradition of escaping to recenter herself, something I’d totally love to do. But this year, her plans take an unexpected turn when a random encounter leads to something much more. This book has that perfect mix of insta-love, one bed, and a touch of angst. It’s a quick, fun read that’ll leave you smiling and ready for the holidays!

Katie always delivers, and her novellas are the perfect palate cleanser between heavier reads. I loved the humor (especially Alyssa’s phone convos with her brother) and the spice was *chef’s kiss*. The story is short, sweet, with just enough drama and heat to keep things interesting. The only mystery left for me is what exactly *he* does for a living—still curious about that!

If you’re looking for a cute, spicy holiday romance that won’t take up too much time but will leave you with all the warm, fuzzy feelings, this is it. Grab your favorite cozy drink and dive in!

Profile Image for Morgan.
70 reviews
November 30, 2024
Meet Me On The Mountainside by Katie A. Perez was the perfect holiday book. I would give this infinity stars, but I will settle for 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. The spice was wonderfully written, tasteful, and so much fun.

Logan, the MMC is the man of my dreams for sure. Someone who puts his girl first and protects her even after just meeting her. He is a wealthy man of mystery who leads with his heart when it comes to Alyssa.

Alyssa, the FMC sweet woman who is a down to Earth, caring, thoughtful, and playful person. The relationship she left is the total opposite of the relationship and future Logan is offering her. Can she trust her heart?

This book all the way through made me think of how I hope to find a man who sees me the way Logan saw Alyssa. Is love at first sight only for books, or can it happen in real life?

If you have not put this book on your TBR, what are you waiting for? Go put Meet Me On The Mountainside on your TBR, and devour it this holiday season. You can thank me later.

Happy Reading! 😊
Profile Image for Rutuja.
138 reviews1 follower
November 27, 2024
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5/5)

Katie Perez’s Meet Me on the Mountainside is a delightful holiday novella that will warm your heart like a mug of hot cocoa. Alyssa, a self-proclaimed holiday cynic, and Logan, fresh from a broken engagement, come together in a charming twist of fate at Briarwood Ski Resort. Their fake engagement, born out of necessity, blossoms into a touching romance against the backdrop of festive lights and snowy peaks.

Perez masterfully combines humor, healing, and holiday magic. Alyssa’s wit and Logan’s vulnerability make their chemistry irresistible. While their insta-love might feel a bit rushed to some, it perfectly suits the novella’s format and festive theme.

A perfect read for fans of holiday romances and love stories with emotional depth. Meet Me on the Mountainside reminds us that love can mend even the most guarded hearts. Highly recommended for a cozy winter escape!
Profile Image for Dunbar Ria.
62 reviews8 followers
December 8, 2024
Thank you Katie A. Perez

ARC Read Review - A short Christmas Novella

" This is for those who would rather choke than read another holiday romance about gingerbread and hot chocolate. Happy holidays choke on a Billionaire instead."

This was such a fun and sweet comfy Christmas Novella. It's one of those stories that one don't have to overthink to enjoy.

It was amazing. Sweet and Short and had all the Holiday Season feelings.

" My family has lovingly called me ' The Grinch '."

" The engagement might be fake, but if she would give the chance , I would do it for real in a heartbeat."
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❄️ Holiday novella
❄️ Fake Dating
❄️ One Bed
❄️ Forced Proximity
❄️ Fake Engagement
❄️ Insta-love
❄️ " My Wife"
❄️ Insta-attraction
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Title: Meet me on the Mountainside
Author: Katie A Perez
Genre: Christmas Novella
Spicy: 🌶️🌶️
My Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Profile Image for Kitty.
173 reviews3 followers
November 25, 2024
Alyssa, girl, I get it. I also would rather be on a mountain during the holidays.
Alyssa’s just really lucky that the run-in with her ex ended up being totally chill, since you know, that really hot, really nice stranger was there.
Oh, Alyssa, you’re engaged now? Neat. Meet Logan. Don’t fall in love (yeah, right).
Logan is in love immediately, and I don’t blame him. It was really touching to see how caring and tender he was toward Alyssa even minutes after meeting her.
This book gives us fake fiancées, one bed, a bossy-in-bed man…
It all culminates in a steamy, sexy, sweet, insta-love novella I just couldn’t get enough of.
I enjoyed the references to the other books and characters; even this sweet holiday romance is tied to the rest.
Katie Perez continues to provide us with banger after banger, and I’m absolutely loving it.
Profile Image for Leigh.
163 reviews
November 25, 2024
Such a quick and cute read! I love the instant chemistry and the openness about what each of them felt on basically day 2. This gave me all the good christmas vibes as well as the romantic ones. This read will get you in the holiday spirit for sure!

Alyssa is spending her christmas in the mountains like so many years before, because she prefers the quiet and peace of actual christmas instead of the commercialized one. Logan had planned this elaborate proposal and elopement to his now ex girlfriend, but still decided to spend his christmas in the mountains. When Alyssa is met with her ex boyfriend who is now in town with his new girlfriend Logan steps in and starts a fake relationship so she can save face. A week later it's forever. Please pick this up and read immediately, you will not be disappointed!
Profile Image for Niki.
47 reviews2 followers
December 3, 2024
Katie Perez is a genius.

Katie Perez has done it again with her latest book, showcasing her incredible talent. Each of her works consistently impresses, and this one is no exception.

Alyssa and Logan's story is both charming and captivating. Alyssa is a character you can easily relate to. Logan, on the other hand, is the perfect book boyfriend. His treatment of Alyssa is filled with kindness, respect, and genuine care, making their relationship truly heartwarming.

Katies's writing style is engaging and immersive, drawing you into the world she creates. The dialogue flows naturally, adding to the overall charm of the story.

Overall, Katie Perez has delivered another outstanding book that showcases her incredible talent for storytelling. It's a must-read for anyone who loves a good romance. Highly recommended!
Profile Image for Jillian Fairfax.
270 reviews3 followers
November 19, 2024
Talk about insta-lust/ insta-love!

This was just the most wholesome (with some spice) book I’ve ever read.

Logan, the walking green flag, was seriously the most perfect man you could ever imagine. He was so kind and sweet and constantly making sure Alyssa was okay with everything that was going on between them. Ugh, I ate that up!!!

What started as a single woman wanting a vacation during the holiday week, turned into a fake engagement, thanks to a random stranger, when her ex showed up sporting his new woman.

This is such a good holiday novella and totally worth the read this holiday season! ❤️
Profile Image for Nanii’s Book Corner.
225 reviews26 followers
December 12, 2024
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I quite enjoyed this Christmas novella. Alyssa is so me, I’d love to get away from the noise for the holidays and go up to the mountains. I hated Bryan. I thought it was so weird for him to show up the way he did trying to get a reaction out of Alyssa, I’m glad she did not give him one. I love that Logan took the initiative to make up the fake relationship to help Alyssa. Now I need a full-length story for them, I need him to meet the parents and the brother who called him a “f*ckboy” on speaker lol.

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241 reviews
November 19, 2024
Oh such a cute book!!!! This is the perfect winter/Christmas sweet quick read. I could not put it down. An instant love, fake dating turned real, small forced proximity, one bed, romcom is the perfect mix. The sweet story of a MMC the comes to the rescue of the FMC. The love story that came from that one chance encounter was magical. Now, just because this is a sweet romcom does not mean there is no spice. The spice is hot even with staying on the cleaner side. I so enjoyed this read.

Overall rating 4 stars, 5 smiles, 2 peppers and 0 black hearts.
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238 reviews14 followers
November 25, 2024
This Is a very cute holiday novella, not my typical dark read at all, but this one was great to read. Logan, the good guy, helps out our beautiful Alyssa by being in a fake relationship so she can feel better after running into the ex and his new girlfriend. Things then start heating up from there and the spice really spices. Cute, smexy, wholesome, contemporary, and refreshing all describe this little slice of heaven. Pick it up because Katie Perez really did it with this one, you won't be disappointed.
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148 reviews16 followers
November 25, 2024
This was such a fun, cute Christmas read
Lovely short story that leaves you all warm and fuzzy inside… don’t we all just need a Logan

The way these to met by chance and in a short, short space of time fell in love. The chemistry between this two is super smexy

Going from a fake relationship to a real one was actually the sweetest thing I’ve read.

These two characters are absolute sweethearts and I’m pleased this is how things went for them.
Perfect Christmas read that will leave you with a full happy heart and a good, real good warm cosy feeling
Profile Image for Shelby Hill.
214 reviews5 followers
December 12, 2024
Meet me on the mountainside:
Stars: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Spice: 🌶️ 🌶️
So I had a few things that made me stumble while reading. The biggest three were the quote “We are a team” or “We were such a good team” used twice has an unfortunate duality the ex uses it and it’s gritty or forceful. When the new fiancé uses it and it’s happy and supportive. I wish there were more descriptors about the two main characters. I’d like to know what they both look like more when I picture them. Also no condom? Otherwise the smut was great, the book was exactly as intended short and sweet.
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164 reviews13 followers
November 18, 2024
FMC, just wanted to have a quiet holiday break away from her family and away from all the Christmas festivities and enjoy the snow and the mountains.. That is until her ex boyfriends shows up.

Now she’s engaged and sharing a room with a hot stranger?!

Hot right? It was this book is so sweet and so cute and ahh just loved this book! It was super easy to read and was able to read this in one sitting! 🖤

I’m loving all the the Christmas book and this one was by far the cutest! 🖤🎄
Profile Image for Denise DeLeon.
261 reviews1 follower
November 18, 2024
This one got me lol. I’m officially a sap! I’m not usually the Hallmark movie, love at first sight, cutesy holiday books type but I adored this from the start!! I do wish we would’ve found out more about Logan, like what he does or at least letting her know how much money he really does have but it was just a novella so I know it isn’t that deep. It was a sweet, quick little holiday read & definitely made me smile ❤️💚
Profile Image for Britney Chavez.
614 reviews20 followers
November 22, 2024
This was such a cute novella.
If you love Christmas time, strangers to lovers, insta love novella’s, then this is your book!

Logan and Alyssa were adorable but I loved Logan most of all. The swoon this man gives you is the best.
These two had such great banter between them. For being strangers, you can really feel that they were meant for each other.

I do need more of them though lol
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10/10 recommendation‼️
Profile Image for Tabatha Slagle.
405 reviews16 followers
November 23, 2024
If you're looking for a great book to curl up with for the holidays, this is the book for you!
I love forced proximity and fake dating, so this book really hit the spot.
I really loved Logan! He's that man we all wish our significant others had a little of in them.
Alyssa is such a great FMC. She's just out there trying to live her best life.
Of course, in typical Katie fashion, I need more. Definitely recommend grabbing a blanket and snuggling in to read this one!
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185 reviews4 followers
November 24, 2024
This is a cute little meet-cute story. Love at first sight (for the most part). One bed, crazy ex/Stalker, a few spicy scenes. I'm still super curious about what he does for a living. That was never mentioned. The phone conversations with her brother made me chuckle quite a bit. It's a short story that takes an hour or so to read. A little bit of angst/plot which helps the story. It's worth taking the time to read if you enjoy cutesy stories.
Profile Image for Olivia Sawyer.
104 reviews18 followers
November 25, 2024
🎄meet me on the mountainside ARC review 🎄

ok it's been a hot minute since i've read a fake dating / engagement novella! It is so cute and i love the "my wife" trope so much! I literally love anything that Katie writes and it pulls me out of the slump! If you're wanting a short fake dating/engagement novella, this one is for you! 🎄✨

rating: 4.5 ⭐️
spice: 🌶️🌶️

tropes:
🎄 fake dating/engagement
🎄 "my wife" trope
🎄 holiday novella
🎄 forced proximity
Profile Image for Kianna.
589 reviews5 followers
December 20, 2024
This book moved pretty quickly, and by that I mean, it was a quick read and it felt as such. It took me a bit to get into the book because it felt choppy in the beginning. This felt like a second draft that could have been better. The MMC was throwing green flags all over the place and I think this book felt very comforting for someone who has lost their faith in men. Also I know this review is all over the place... it's 630 in the morning and I actually finished this book like 5 days ago.
Profile Image for Katie Lou Nichols.
57 reviews1 follower
November 28, 2024
Great holiday Novella

Saw a post in a reading group by a PA. So glad that I immediately hopped over to kindle and downloaded. The characters are so sweet and straightforward. The plot a little predictable but still satisfying. Definitely what I needed to break up my latest dark romance binge.
78 reviews2 followers
December 2, 2024
Katie Perez did it again! This is a short but sweet story about love at first sight! The instant Alyssa and Logan meet you know there is more there. This is such a heartwarming story with such attention to detail and you don't feel like you are missing out since its a shorter story. Can't wait to read more from her!
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1,344 reviews37 followers
December 3, 2024
This was an absolutely beautiful story. This Christmas romance was everything you could want, it was cute, sweet and spicy. With some humour, healing and lots of holiday cheer.

The spice wasn’t over the top… it was written beautifully and tasteful.

What start out as a fake engagement, born out of necessity, blossoms into a touching romance. That really hit me in the feels.
Profile Image for Lotty Victoria.
195 reviews11 followers
December 9, 2024
3.5 ✨
This is a quick spicy christmas novella following the story of Alyssa and Logan.
After bumping into one another an apology turns into a fake engagement and their relationship rapidly progresses. There is drama, spice and all things nice.
This is a fab christmas novella without all the usual christmas themes and was a really enjoyable read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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65 reviews4 followers
September 13, 2025
absolutely perfect

This is the perfect novella for the holidays, it’s not Christmas threw up everywhere but instead the perfect cosy love story that makes you want to find a cabin on the mountains to escape to.

Katie wrapped the story up perfectly and truly knows how to write them 👏🏻
Profile Image for Brittany Hayley Fraser.
145 reviews4 followers
November 17, 2024
Just finished this novella. It was so sweet. Our MMC falls 1st and hard. Our FMC goes to the mountains for a quiet Christmas. Well when she sees her ex boyfriend she plays along with a strangers effort to save her from being solo on a trip while the ex is there with a new girlfriend.
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