Love After Ho Ho Ho Ho'in

by Tyla Walker

She needs her bakery saved. I need a wife to keep my company.

Maya Thompson doesn’t know it yet, but she’s already mine.
Sweet. Hardworking. Desperate.

Perfect.

When the board demands I play the part of a devoted husband, I make her an offer she can’t one year of marriage, enough cash to save her bakery, and my protection from the world that’s crushing her.

No feelings. No distractions. Just a deal.

But every time she smiles, every time she fights me with that fire in her eyes, the rules I set start to crack. She’s becoming an obsession I can’t control.
By the time this year is over, she won’t just be my wife.

She’ll be the mother of my child.

Read on A Christmas romance between the perfect girl next door and a cold hearted commanding billionaire who is hot as sin! Watch how this lighthearted enemies to lovers grumpy sunshine fake marriage holiday romance brings this grump and girl's girl together for a sweet and spicy Christmas treat! Escape the stress with Miss Tyla in this book! HEA guaranteed!

Genres: Romance, Holiday

218 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2024

About the author

Tyla Walker has always been a writer, ask anyone who’s ever met her. Growing up in Georgia, she spent every summer barbecue weaving wild stories. Her momma always encouraged her, and she couldn’t have done it without her.

Tyla writes hot and fun romances, inspired by her own relationship. Her husband reads all her stories and helps her figure out the spice and action.

Reviews

[Brownskinnedreader · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF’d the book. I did count it as finished because I stopped at 90%. I was really trying hard to finish this book 😩 but I couldn’t take it anymore.

My notes are visible enough said.

[Aisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

it’s ok

Now I will start out by saying that I actually like the story, but I do feel that it moves very slowly. Basically the timeline for me feels like so much time has passed, but when you’re reading only a day has passed, but it feels like a month. I will also say I feel like the FMC did not give the MMC the benefit of the doubt ever I feel like if you’ve been friends with somebody from college, you would definitely give them the benefit of the doubt. I feel like it was petty at the FMC to basically ghost her husband without even taking the time to confront him about what people were saying he was doing actually particularly only one specific person. This book does have a HEA but I will say the ending is very abrupt and I did not appreciate that at all.

[Disgusted Reader · Rating 2 out of 5]

The lack of chemistry between the two main characters made this a very dull book for me.

[Annette · Rating 5 out of 5]

The characters are great, their history, mutual attraction, career drive and their attempt at faking it has a steady, engaging pace, great relationship build-up are all very well balanced.. Heartfelt emotions, some steam and such a sweet and charming group of supportive family and friends plus her food sounds delicious made this a fake deal worth breaking and reading. I haven't read them all but this was a joy to read and I think this is one of the best stories that this author has written. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Simone · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5

There was no continuity between the chapters. End of chapter 12 they’ve stated although it started out as an act, it no longer is. The beginning of chapter 13 and beyond it’s all an act. As though chapter 12 never happened. Also she kept over reacting and not letting him speak. It irritated me. So 2.5

[PurpleLadi · Rating 4 out of 5]

The title, Love after the Ho Ho Ho'in is a pleasantly misleading play on words, Maya and Henry, were good friends who during college, but lost touch as they developed their individual careers. They rekindled their friendship, during a corporate event and soon after, develop a plan to assist each other with their respective businesses. They agree to a temporary "fake" marriage, but the two start to develop romantic feelings towards each other. Unfortunately, poor communication, fear, and the constant harassment of Marcus, an evil coworker, threaten to drive a wedge between Maya and Henry and destroy their respective businesses.


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[Cherryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Be careful of the trap you set

Marcus Steele found out the hard way how he was caught in his own trap trying to expose Maya and Henry's arranged marriage. Both Maya and Henry had an undercover thing for each other since their college days. When Henry feared the possibility of losing his CEO position in his late father's company, he jumped at the opportunity to persuade Maya to marry him for a much needed financial infusion in her bakery. Little did they expect that their marriage was more real than they both realized especially after Marcus tried to chop a chink in their relationship. It made them see how much each other meant to them and that their HEA was real and worth fighting for.

[Julie Ashley-Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

we knew

how could you not tell that these two were destined to fall in love. they were college friends on the border of being more then. and when fate brought them together for an event, it sparked again. it started as a business arrangement and just one kiss, turned into two, into a memorable night. and was being ruined by a spiteful, jealous man, but Henry redeemed himself. he was not letting his woman get away from him. she was his. and he was set to remind her of that. this wasn't about business anymore. it was about them. another one down and enjoyed every bit of it.

[Mylene Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Henry proposes a solution to his college friend Maya, that should solve all their business problems. It would be great if others didn't start meddling. Can Maya and Henry save each other in the long run? A good seasonal read.

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[JLH · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maya and Henry need to get it together to make it sunny and bright! funny, bantering, intense to light drama with two different definitions of family. Is it really fake is the question? What you say and do are two different things. Good read.

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[Stephanie Jynelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Its the real deal

There is a underlying truth of attraction in friendship no matter how you wrap it. Sometimes the fake is in the denial of real deep feelings. I enjoyed their reconnection and drive to succeed. To thwart the villain that was weak and hateful.
A good story that had just enough spice to balance out the sweet.

[Nelle B. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointed

This book reads as if two separate people wrote it and didn’t bother to read each other’s work. It caused everything to feel disjointed and me to feel as if I was reading about a different Maya and a different Henry in each chapter. It wasn’t horrible, just a poor effort.

[Gemma · Rating 3 out of 5]

There was love there but it wasn’t LOVE

[Ejatu Bah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this story I loved Henry and Maya you could tell that they really have history. This book was a great quick read for Christmas time it could even be a Hallmark movie.

[Ashley Majchrzak · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a great concept but poorly executed. I feel like there was an outline of what happened in each chapter and a different writer wrote each one without reading the prior. There was a lot of times I’d skip a paragraph because we’d already covered it. Or there was one chapter where something happened in the bakery (her pov), then the next chapter (his pov) started by mentioning a stressful day in the bakery making it seem like she already told him about it but the next page is when she tells him. I was confused, if she hadn’t already told him about her stressful day in the bakery, how did he know about it? Again, I loved the concept just think it could have used an extra round… or four… of editing.

[The Bourbon-Sipping Bibliophile · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love After Ho Ho Ho’in is a delightful holiday romance that’s both heartwarming and steamy. It’s the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of drama.

The story follows Maya, a hardworking baker with a big heart, and Henry, a grumpy billionaire with a hidden soft side. Their fake marriage agreement is a hilarious setup that leads to some truly adorable and swoon-worthy moments. I loved the way their relationship evolved from a business arrangement to something much deeper.

One of the things I appreciate most about this book is the author’s ability to create such relatable and engaging characters. Maya and Henry are both flawed and lovable, and their chemistry is undeniable. The supporting characters, like Maya’s quirky family and Henry’s loyal assistant, add depth and humor to the story.

The plot is well-paced, with plenty of twists and turns to keep you hooked. The holiday setting adds a cozy and festive atmosphere, and the author’s witty banter and steamy scenes will leave you wanting more.

If you’re looking for a feel-good romance that will put you in the holiday spirit, I recommend Love After Ho Ho Ho’in. It’s the perfect book to curl up with on a cold winter’s night.

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