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The Accidental Love: Holiday Novella

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After calling off her wedding, Willow Brooks escapes to Vail, Colorado, for a quiet Christmas. But when she runs into her ex — and his new girlfriend — she makes one impulsive move that changes everything… Sliding into a stranger’s booth, she asks him for a favor. What’s supposed to be a quick cover-up might just turn into something real. Under the glow of Christmas lights and fresh snow, willow learns that sometimes heartbreak leads you exactly where you’re meant to be — straight into the arms of the right person.

117 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 22, 2025

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376 reviews25 followers
December 31, 2025
4.75⭐️ Vail, Colorado was def the place to get new d**k! I loved this holiday novella soooooooo much!

The storyline was different & something I haven’t read before. Luca “Snow Bae” was everything Willow needed 🥰 Garrett who? He def fumbled & is for sure somewhere punching the air LMAO I love these two together. Their situation moved quick but the chemistry between them felt like they’ve known each other for a long time.

Read it guys! It’s sooooo good!

There was some minor grammatical errors but the story was so well written!
Profile Image for Cheonica Jordan.
244 reviews
December 29, 2025
This book was warm in that quiet, healing way. Not loud. Not chaotic. Just tender. It reminds you that life has a way of breaking you down before it rebuilds you the right way.

Willow’s five years weren’t wasted they were a lesson. Two months of crying, regrouping and choosing herself led her exactly where she needed to be. I loved how the story showed that heartbreak isn’t the end of the road, it’s a redirection. She dodged a bullet imo it's no way she would have kept her sanity dealing with that woman!!

Imagine trying to wooosaaah and seeing the group of people you wish you never met. The moment she slide into a stranger’s booth was impulsive, yes but also perfectly timed. That whole scene had me giggling... be nice Princess.

The holiday setting worked beautifully here. The snow, the lights, the stillness of Vail it all mirrored Willow’s emotional reset. Saying goodbye to a cheating fiancé and hello to being loved properly felt earned, not rushed. This wasn’t about revenge or proving anything. It was about relief. Safety. Being seen without having to beg for it.

This was a genuinely good read soft, affirming and comforting. The kind of story that reminds you that even after disappointment, love can still find you gently and right on time. Cheers to getting your back blown out and new beginnings 🥃
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448 reviews11 followers
January 2, 2026
This story really hits for me because she really lost herself in her relationship. I think if Willow hadn't walked in on what she did, she would've gone through with the wedding. Her ex's mama was a B****. I loved the scene where her husband apologized for her behavior but also checked her. He should've been done that, to be honest. Willow leveled up in Luca. That man didn't play about her from day one and the way his family welcomed her with open arms, I loved it. Luca knew Willow was it for him and made sure she knew he wasn't letting up off her no matter the distance. This book gave me all the feels and I couldn't get enough. I will definitely be back in this authors catlog.
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37 reviews
December 31, 2025
“If you love somebody, protect them. But don’t lose yourself tryna prove it to strangers.” ❤️

First of all, Mrs Langston, you need to take a seat. Secondly, thank you, Garrett, for dropping the ball and giving Princess and Snow Bae an opportunity to find each other.

From the very beginning, Willow found a ride or die in Luca. He stepped into his ‘boyfriend’ role 🤣 without hesitation, which led to them quickly falling in love. The ending gave me all the feels. 🥰

My only criticism would be the grammatical errors, which could be a Kindle issue. However, they don’t take anything away from the story and characters.

As my final Christmas read of 2025, I think I picked the perfect book.🎄
Profile Image for Rachel Pitts.
15 reviews
January 17, 2026
cute! definitely could be a hallmark movie.

Cute little love story. Heartbreak that leads to rebirth. Didn’t take 24 hours to read. Easy read and lifts some of the heavy from previous reads.
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371 reviews6 followers
December 26, 2025
Sooo Good

I loved both characters. He didn't play about her which was great because her ex-fiance completely fumbled the bag. The exes mother was a complete nightmare & needed to be dealt with. The book makes me want to go to Vail, CO to find me a "Snow Bae". Ooohhh wee was he hot!
Profile Image for Destanie.
97 reviews1 follower
December 28, 2025
Love

Loved everything about this. It was short it was steamy. I love the setting. Great job can’t wait to read more.
5 reviews1 follower
December 28, 2025
Such a great read

This was so good from start to finish!!! I love be a good bounce back story!!! Great read Bravo!! Highly recommend!!!
Profile Image for Courtney.
54 reviews
January 3, 2026
This was such a cute Christmas story. Willow was going through a tough breakup from her raggedy fiancé and wanted to get away only to run into her ex and his new girl. In comes Luca to help save the day. I have a special place in my heart for MMCs named Luca and this one was no different! I did struggle a bit because as the characters talked back and forth the dialogue wasn’t on separate lines which made it a bit harder for me to follow. Once I adjusted to that I was able to really enjoy the story. Luca and Willow were a good time and I love how he did what needed to be done to make sure he got his girl!
3 reviews
December 26, 2025
Good Quick Read

It was a great read and definitely leaves you wanting more. I want to see their happy unfold even more because I'm so in love with the characters lol
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146 reviews7 followers
December 24, 2025
Cozy Read

Whew…Did Willow accidentally upgrade? This was such a cute read. She goes through it a little bit, but the mountains, the snow, and that snow bae helped her find her glow again. Cozy & sweet!
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183 reviews7 followers
January 13, 2026
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS ONE. 10/10 - no notes! Pick up now.

It had all my favorite tropes: holiday novella, fake dating, FLEXING ON YOUR EX and HIS TERRIBLE MAMA, beautiful setting, finding oneself & getting better. This one starts off with such strong drama and Willow is one of those women you admire for picking herself up. I love a come up! I also really loved Luca - he was steadfast, confident, a good lover, and dreamy. #NEEDDAT for myself!

Short, sweet, to the point, spicy, and EVERYTHING I needed for my last book of 2025.
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