Bluebird Day

by Rye Cox

There's always something to look forward to after a shitstorm.

David Liu
I thought nothing could be worse than being cheated on, then my ex proves me wrong by parading around his affair partner at our cousins' wedding.

It's a week and a half long event at a ski lounge, and I'm stuck watching their sickening PDA. Not only that, my ex is set on rubbing his new relationship in my face at every chance he can get.

As if things aren't complicated enough, my ex's other cousin offers himself as a buffer.

Jensen lives abroad and is the free spirit of his family. I'm warned against him. He's known as a bit of a Casanova, and I allegedly fall in love with any man who can make me laugh (which I do not! I vow never to love again).

But Jensen's more than just the funny guy who's helping me keep my ex off my back. The more time we spend together, the more I want to dive straight into complicated and forget all about my vow of singlehood.

Even if it's all fake, I know he's mine to keep.

Bluebird Day is a standalone fake dating MM holiday romance featuring endless banter, one nosy family, an MC who swore off love (who's he kidding?), stranded on a ski lift ;), and a slow burn that ends in the sweetest happily ever after.

262 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication November 16, 2026

About the author

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Rye is an M/M Romance author who is a romantic at heart. She believes that love conquers all, and that's why her stories are guaranteed to always have an HEA. When she's not writing, she escapes to the world of books or daydreams about becoming a future cat lady.

Reviews

[Edga · Rating 4 out of 5]

Following a bitter breakup, David Liu finds himself stuck at a week long wedding ski lounge event with his cheating ex, who is deliberately flaunting a new partner. To save face, David accepts help from the ex’s charming cousin, supposed casanova Jensen, who agrees to act as his fake boyfriend.

The two instantly click, the following romance made me smile, and the presence of a nosy (if loving family), makes for a cute slow burn romance, resulting in lots of happiness. The story is a sweet read, with an incredibly precious happily ever after. I also enjoyed the character development, it's handled so well by the author. Also, a lovely bonus, Cheater gets his comeuppance. Nicely written, with a satisfying epilogue.

[Molly Otto · Rating 5 out of 5]

David's bestie/cousin Dahlia is getting married and unfortunately for him his best friends fiancé is cousins with his cheating ex. Jensen moved across the Atlantic to chase the next great slope, not realizing how much family madness hes missing until he comes to celebrate his cousin griffins wedding. To avoid conflict or at least looks David agrees to fake date Jensen. The two have a great chemistry and their banter is so dang palpable. Their humor plays right off the other, mix in a bunch of crazy relatives and this is to be sire a holiday no will forget. This one just has that right balance of heat, humor and ridiculous family shenanigans!

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advance listening copy from Neon Rainbow ARC Reviews / The Author Agency for my honest review.

I picked this book up because I have loved every Rye Cox book I've listened to, and I'm also obsessed with Zachary Zaba's narration.

Zachary and Rye both hit it out of the park again with this one. The story takes place over the span of a few weeks. David and Jensen are at a ski resort for David's cousin's wedding. Jensen steps in to save David and pretends to be his fake boyfriend.

I loved all of this but my favorite parts were Jensen teaching David to Ski, the wedding fixes, the seafood obsession, and the lines.

I listened to this in less than 24 hours, so easy to eat up.

[Amanda Walker · Rating 4.25 out of 5]

What a fun, quick read. It has fake dating, instant attraction and overly invested family. Terry will forever give me laughs and I really love both MMCs.

I really enjoyed the setting, relationship development and you find yourself genuinely rooting for them to succeed.

Overall, great book and looking forward to seeing what's comes next.

[Betzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blue Bird day was actually really, really cute and such a fun chaotic read. It is a fake dating situation between David and Jensen and let me tell you something about them. Their chemistry is so good, they both have their situations going on. Jensen is known as the one who can't hold a relationship. While David is known to fall pretty quickly and very easily for funny guys. Which eventually ends up to him getting cheated on by none other than jensen's sh*tty cousin, Clark(I hate cheaterssssss).

I love it when cheaters get their karma handed to them and what's better than Clark getting his karma while David and Jensen fall madly in love during their fake relationship. I mean, to me, there's nothing better than that.

I mentioned the chemistry, but the banter, the jokes, just the entire situation between Jensen and David had me just turning the page and wanting them to finally admit their feelings for each other because as much as they tried to say, "oh, this is fake, this is fake, this is fake" I could very clearly see that their feelings were rapidly changing. They showed each other their insecurities, they embraced each other, they felt like the other had been missing from their life, and I love that part so much. Another thing that really struck my heart was when Jensen would peel shrimp for David and as a fellow shrimp enthusiast, I think that is just like one of the biggest gestures of love, and I very much appreciated that. I want that😭

The family aspect was also something that I really enjoyed, seeing the different kinds of cultural differences was rather nice. It just added another layer to the story and felt a little relatable since my family is nosy af too😂 David's family over all had me in tears at times, I love them.

If you want something cute, short, hot and steamy, I would say go ahead and read this. It is so cute and David has a little surprise. A.k.a. his nipple piercings and I love how much Jensen is absolutely obsessed with them. This man will do literally anything for David and especially his piercings😂😂

[ButtonsMom2003 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audiobook Review:
Overall – 5
Performance – 5
Story – 5

I adored listening to this audiobook! It features a fake relationship with forced proximity. David is attending his best friend/cousin’s wedding, unfortunately, so is his cheating ex. Jensen is the cousin of David’s ex and he steps up to help David when the ex starts belittling him.

I loved the chemistry these two have together. What starts out as a fake relationship gradually turns into something neither of them can deny. The biggest sticking point is that Jensen lives in England but they are determined to make it work.

I loved the secondary characters in this story. They are all family/extended-family members and they are a hoot at times. David’s family is Chinese and I liked that representation. I haven’t read many books with a Chinese MC. I almost forgot to mention the inventive way that Jensen came up with to save the day for Dahlia and Griffin’s wedding. Not saying what that way because it would be too spoiler-y. 😊

Zachary Zaba did a great job performing this audiobook.

A review copy of this audiobook was provided to me at my request. I voluntarily left a review and it was not influenced by the author or narrator.

[Chloe · Rating 4.25 out of 5]

Bluebird Day by Rye Cox

💙 Fake Relationship
💙 Instant Connection
💙 Chinese MC
💙 Winter Romance
💙 Family Shenanigans
💙 Low Angst
🔥 Nipple Piercings, Intercrural S*x, Semi-Public S*x, Outdoor S*x, Hot Tub S*x, Facetime S*x, Rimming

Mini review:
This book was so cute, I really enjoyed David and Jensen's story. Even with the Fake Dating set up, their romance was relatively low angst and I loved all the sweet and tender moments between them. There were definitely some very cringy moments in the book, however I found myself laughing and enjoying all the crazy family shenanigans regardless. Overall, a really sweet holiday read 😊

Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.25
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Humour: 🤭🤭🤭
Intimacy: 🫂🫂🫂🫂
Angst: 🥺.5

First person dual pov 👀

Content Warnings
On page: mild violence, sexual content
Mentioned: infidelity, toxic relationship, alcohol consumption

[Mary Lohorn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this one!
David and Jensen were such a fun pairing, and I loved watching their fake relationship turn into something so much more.

The banter, chemistry, holiday chaos, and a family that has no problem getting involved in everyone else’s business made this such a fun read. Jensen stepping in to help David deal with his ex was great, but Jensen teaching David to ski and the whole stranded-on-a-ski-lift situation were definitely some of my favorite moments. 🤭

I loved watching David let his guard down and seeing these two fall for each other. Such a fun, swoony winter romance with plenty of laughs, heart, and the sweetest ending. I highly recommend this one! It was my first read by this author but it definitely won’t be my last.

[Heather Brocklehurst · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

I always love a good fake dating book & this had all the right things. I did get a bit confused with all of the family members & cousins & ex & chaos, but it was an enjoyable read.
I was lucky to receive an arc of this from Neon Rainbows and this is my honest review.

[Holly Deacon · Rating 5 out of 5]

💙 Bluebird Day by Rye Cox 💙

David and Jensen completely stole my heart with this one! This book was just SO sweet, so full of warmth, laughter and those little moments that make you fall head over heels for a couple. I enjoyed every single minute of it and honestly didn't want it to end.

David's journey from being hurt by his ex to slowly opening his heart again was such a lovely thing to read. And Jensen? Oh, I absolutely adored him! His humour, his charm and the way he became David's safe place had me smiling like an idiot. Their fake dating turning into something real was everything I could have hoped for. The chemistry, the banter and the tenderness between them were just beautiful. I loved watching them fall for each other and seeing David realise that maybe love wasn't something he needed to give up on after all.

This was such a feel good romance with the perfect balance of funny, romantic and heartfelt moments. It gave me all the warm fuzzy feelings and left me with the biggest smile. Sometimes you just need a book that makes your heart happy and this one absolutely delivered. 💙

I also had the ALC audiobook copy of this book and WOW! Zachary Zaba did an absolutely amazing job with the narration. He brought David and Jensen to life so beautifully, capturing the emotions, the humour and all those sweet little moments perfectly. His performance made an already wonderful story even more enjoyable and I loved listening to every second of it.

And Rye Cox… honestly, what a fantastic author! Rye has such a lovely way of creating characters you genuinely care about and romances that leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. I absolutely adored this book and will happily keep coming back for more.

A beautiful, sweet and heartwarming MM romance that had me smiling from beginning to end. A definite favourite! 💙

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Jeanette Waters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fake boyfriends and fake dating for the holidays (yes, they are different) are two of my favorite tropes. I absolutely look forward to that lightbulb moment when they realize it isn't fake anymore. Rye Cox's "Bluebird Day" has everything for a delicious holiday celebration. David's villainous ex was family. David's best friend, his cousin Dahlia was marrying Griffin. The ex, Clark (a properly stuck up villain name there) is a cousin of Griffin. Jensen, David's fake, is both Clark and Griffin's cousin.
Both the Reed's (Jensen) and the Liu's (David) have large families. Which is why the Thanksgiving holiday is a week long fest. Seafood grilled outside and lot's of skiing. The Liu women take over a ground floor conference room for mahjong. They are a terrifying group who enjoy gossip.
David and Jensen were wonderful together. The relationship is from Thanksgiving week to Christmas. David just wants someone to love. Jensen is based overseas, living the life. But he's not sure he wants that life any more. And only David realizes that. There's some pining, with long distance phone calls. There are also a lot of laughter and fun. Family banter is crisp. The bunch of them are delights. And I hope that Rye Cox has more plans for them.
I received an advanced copy of this ebook from the author and this is my review.

Audio review.
I don't know which is the better way to go. Read first? Or listen first? In this case it was listen. I enjoy Zachary Zaba's narration so much. Audio just enhances the experience. Although reading adds to my spelling ability. Either way, the experience was sublime. And I really hope more of the cousins and Clark's current boyfriend get their HEAs.
I frceived an advanced copy of this audio from the author and this is review.

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fake-dating romance that snuck up on me and had me laughing out loud more than once!

"Bluebird Day" took a little time to pull me in, but by the end, I was completely charmed by Jensen and David's sweet, funny, and surprisingly natural romance.

Apparently, I'm on a fake-dating binge lately, and I'm not complaining! What I loved about these two was that even though their relationship started as pretend, it felt like something more almost immediately. Their connection was effortless, and it was easy to see why they fell for each other.

Jensen was definitely my favorite of the two. He felt more mature and grounded, while David had a little bit of that "pick-me" energy going on. But honestly? Maybe that was exactly what Jensen needed! Their personalities complemented each other in a way that just worked.

And the HUMOR! The way standing in lines was culturally significant, the hilarious truth bombs after the wedding, and THE BUFFET! I was cracking up because my stepdad is forever reminding me that bread is "filler food" and that I should head straight for the seafood and steak. I felt that scene in my soul!

Zachary Zaba narrates this audiobook, and his performance helped bring the characters and their playful dynamic to life. The comedic moments were especially fun in audio, making this an enjoyable listening experience. That said, I would have much preferred a Duet narration to help me discern between the characters.

A charming, feel-good romance with plenty of laughs, lovable characters, and a fake relationship that never stood a chance of staying fake!

📖 Bluebird Day
✍️ Rye Cox
🎙️ Zachary Zaba
🎁 Provided by The Author Agency
📅 11/16/26
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Brenda · Rating 3 out of 5]

ARC/ALC review

“There's always something to look forward to after a shitstorm.”

The story follows David, who is still dealing with the heartbreak of being cheated on by his ex, Clark. To make matters worse, he has to spend a week and a half at a ski resort for his cousin's wedding, with Clark and his new partner right there to rub salt in the wound. Enter Jensen, Clark's other cousin, who offers to pretend to be David's boyfriend and help him get through the family gathering. What starts as a fake relationship to keep an annoying ex at bay slowly turns into something real. Between family chaos, snowboarding, teasing and plenty of time together, David and Jensen begin to realize that maybe this arrangement isn't so fake after all.
I liked David and Jensen together. Their banter was entertaining and I enjoyed seeing their connection grow. The family dynamics also added some funny moments, and the ski resort setting gave the story a cozy holiday feel. There were definitely moments that made me smile.
This was a fun and entertaining read, but unfortunately, I also found it a little boring at times. I enjoyed the characters, the banter and the overall setting, but I kept waiting for something more to happen. Everything felt a little too smooth, with very few real obstacles or unexpected twists to keep things exciting.
Audio book – 4 stars
Zachary Zaba did a good job bringing Bluebird Day to life, and I especially enjoyed the voices he used for the male characters. They felt natural, distinct and suited the characters well.
Unfortunately, I wasn't as keen on his female character voices. They felt a little too forced and unnatural to me, which sometimes pulled me out of the story. I understand that portraying a range of characters with one narrator isn't easy, but those voices just didn't quite work for me.
That said, I still enjoyed listening overall. The narration was engaging and his male character voices were a definite highlight. Despite my issues with the female voices, I had a good listening experience.

[Bill Bottomley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy. This review is submitted voluntarily.

David Liu is at a ski resort for a wedding and is trying to avoid his ex who takes great pleasure in inflicting his new love on everybody, specifically David. Jensen Reed witnesses the nastiness and goes in to save David by pretending to be his new boyfriend. This infuriates the ex, Jensen’s cousin Clarke, which is a great side bonus. Jensen and David head to the latter’s room and agree to be fake boyfriends for the slightly over a week they will spend at the resort. Of course they fall in love, despite the fact that Jensen is working in England.

The author has become one of my favourites. His books tend to be fairly low angst with humour injected throughout. For example, his description of David’s mother marshalling the Chinese extended family for Thanksgiving dinner seafood is a hoot. David’s nosy cousin Terry could have been a pain in the posterior but I the hands of the author he becomes innocuous and funny, not to mention his falling in love with Uncle Victor. The two MCs are virtual strangers (they’ve met a few times over the years) but still mesh really well. They communicate quite well other than when it comes to their feelings for each other. The supporting cast is huge and great, from Jensen’s two mom’s (The Moms) to his sister Helena to David’s cousin the bride, Dahlia. All bring serious elements as well as humorous ones. This was a book that I read in about a day because I couldn’t put it down.

I highly recommend this one.

[Angel_2822 · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

I received a free ALC. This review is submitted voluntarily.

The audiobook narration by Zachary Zaba really helped bring the characters and their playful dynamic to life. The funny moments were even funnier in audio. It was a very enjoyable listening experience.

“But you’re a free spirit. You do things to the beat of your own drum, which isn’t a bad thing, but it’s hard to be in a relationship with someone who’s always on the move. Aren’t you always joking about how your relationships never last longer than a month because of this?”

Bluebird Day is a fake-dating romance set in a ski resort at Thanksgiving (and a few more days). Jensen and David are sweet and funny characters. What I loved about the book is how Jensen stepped in to help David in front of his ex, pretending to be his boyfriend. Also, that even though their relationship started just for pretend, it felt like something more almost immediately. Their connection was effortless and it was easy to see why they fell for each other. Their personalities fit together in a way that just worked. And what to say about the secondary characters and the extended family (soooo many relatives), hilarious.

It’s a charming, feel-good romance with lots of laughs, lovable characters, and a fake relationship that never stood a chance of staying fake. I recommend it. I read it in less than one day!

Thank you, Rye Cox for this free ALC in exchange for an honest review.

[Sabrina · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was bad enough that his ex of five years cheated on him, but now David has to see his ex and the guy he cheated with at his best friend’s wedding. In front of a lot of family. Talk about a nightmare. And just as Clark is rubbing it in David’s face, David gets a surprise when someone wraps an arm around him and calls him babe. It’s Jensen to the rescue. Jensen can’t stand his cousin, Clark, and when he sees how he is treating David, he doesn’t hesitate to step in. Fake boyfriends for a wedding week? What can go wrong? Turns out it is really hard to be fake boyfriends with someone you are actually attracted to in more ways than one. Because the chemistry between David and Jensen is great and the more they actually spend time together, the harder these two are falling. But can they really fall that fast? Especially with their pasts? For David, opening his heart again is scary and he thought he wouldn’t again. But Jensen is threatening that at every turn. And for Jensen, he’s never been in a serious relationship. Not because he didn’t want to, but no one sticks around thanks to Jensen’s love of adventures and travel. But maybe these two just need to find that one person who wants to stick around for each other. Loved their story! This was a fun and cute holiday romance!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Katie Wells · Rating 3 out of 5]

David and Jensen's story is very sweet, and filled with so much serendipity and family hilarity. I think Rye Cox does a good job of portraying the chaos of an Asian family event and how everyone is all up in each other's business.

David is at a ski resort for his best friend's wedding -- but his ex, who is a cousin of the groom, is also there... flaunting his new relationship in front of David. In an effort to help, Jensen (another wedding guest), swoops in and suddenly pretends to be David's boyfriend to lessen the blow. It's such a kind gesture on Jensen's part (and in no way motivated by attraction hahaha)... but to me, this was very sudden and not entirely believable.

As the two enter into their fake relationship, of course they both start to catch feelings -- and for *reasons* they both believe something long-term can't work. But of course, they've got to have a little spicy fun along the day. However, it annoyed me that none of the spicy fun was happening IN THE ROOM THEY WERE BOTH SHARING!!! It felt like all of their "moments" were happening in the most inconvenient places at the most inconvenient times. Was this for effect? It grated on me more than anything.

Overall a sweet story, but I wasn't able to overlook everything in favor of the feeling.

[Sneta Sarkar · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a prime example of if he wants he will. David started to date Jensen to piss his shitty ex off. Something which started mundane slowly turned into something deep. David is sweet, sunshine and has infectiously bright smile who love to stay close to his family. In other hand Jensen a green forest man with a wanderlust. He fell first and harder but his previous experiences made him believe that he isn't worthy of being with David. He hides his pain behind his jokes but David saw through it. They both are imperfect,messy but somehow they got each other's back. I love the ending and specially the chaotic family David has. They love each other immensely. David's piercing is something hot and cute together. There is no third act breakup and they communicate so well. The spice is really good. The chemistry, the slow burn everything fell in place. It's an absolute 5 ⭐ read from my side.

[Felecia Rodney · Rating 4 out of 5]

ALC Review:
Narrated by Zachary Zaba

Tropes:
MM Romance
Fake Boyfriend
Chinese MC
Sworn Off Love
Stranded Together on a ski lift
Slow Burn
Holiday Romance

David never expected to face his cheating ex at a week-long family wedding event, let alone have to watch his ex parade an affair partner around. Enter Jensen—the charming, nosy, yet incredibly supportive cousin who steps in as a buffer. What starts as a fake relationship quickly turns into something much deeper, especially after a frosty incident gets them stranded together on a ski lift.

Zachary Zaba does an incredible job with the single narration, smoothly distinguishing between David (our wonderful Chinese MMC) and Jensen. The family dynamics add a fun, chaotic layer to the plot, and the slow burn is entirely worth it.

Huge thank you to Rye Cox and The Author Agency for this ALC!

[Nicole Reads Romance · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

I read via audiobook, narrated by Zachary Zaba, and had a great time!

At only five hours long, this is a fast listen and the plot moves quickly, taking place mostly over a week-long ski resort destination wedding. Yes I 100% grabbed this one for the setting! Technically it does take place over the Christmas holiday, but that's not at all the focus and I would not call this a holiday romance - which worked for me as I'm always looking for more winter set romances. And this absolutely delivered that with plenty of skiing, some lift shenanigans action, and an outdoor hot tub at night!

An enjoyable contemporary romance, I appreciated the short length but some readers may be looking for more fleshing out of the emotional aspects of the relationship.

Thank you to the author for an ALC via The Author Agency. All opinions are my own.

[Angel_2822 · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

I received a free eARC. This review is submitted voluntarily.

“But you’re a free spirit. You do things to the beat of your own drum, which isn’t a bad thing, but it’s hard to be in a relationship with someone who’s always on the move. Aren’t you always joking about how your relationships never last longer than a month because of this?”

Bluebird Day is a fake-dating romance set in a ski resort at Thanksgiving (and a few more days). Jensen and David are sweet and funny characters. What I loved about the book is how Jensen stepped in to help David in front of his ex, pretending to be his boyfriend. Also, that even though their relationship started just for pretend, it felt like something more almost immediately. Their connection was effortless and it was easy to see why they fell for each other. Their personalities fit together in a way that just worked. And what to say about the secondary characters and the extended family (soooo many relatives), hilarious.

It’s a charming, feel-good romance with lots of laughs, lovable characters, and a fake relationship that never stood a chance of staying fake. I recommend it. I read it in less than one day!

Thank you, Rye Cox for this free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Jen Wycech · Rating 4 out of 5]

MM Romance
Fake dating
Slow burn
Stranded on lift
Sworn off love

Solo narration - Zachary Zaba
Zach is an amazing narrator. You really cannot tell there isn't two narrators.

A sweet, winter time, MM romance for all romance lovers. This is my first time reading a book by Rye Cox and I enjoyed it. The story is short but is well written and developed. David & Jensen are an adorable couple to read. This book is set at a ski resort during David's cousin's wedding when Jensen steps up to help David out by pretending to be his boyfriend. We all know this usually turns into real feelings, and this was an entertaining way of getting there.

Overall, a lovely book to enjoy.

Thank you Rye Cox & The Author Agency.

[CatOnABlueBackground · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

Super cute, cozy romance - a fun read.

The Liu family and the Reed family converge for Dahlia's wedding at a ski lodge over Thanksgiving. Both families are large, full of lots of cousins. David Liu is confronted with his ex (& the new boyfriend he cheated on David with) while at the lodge. The ex is a cousin of the groom-to-be. Jensen, yet another Reed cousin, immediately takes on fake boyfriend duties with David to keep the ex away. Over the week of holiday/wedding festivities, Jensen and David fall in love and become real boyfriends.

Lots of real family (so many relatives!), medium amount of spice, no real 3rd act breakup (a hesitation that is quickly overcome), and little angst.

[Allison Wells · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an adorable and sweet book! I just absolutely adored both of these MMCs. Jensen was so freaking amazing, and I loved how he swooped right in to save David at the beginning, while David kind of returned the favour and saved him in the end. 😍🤷🏻‍♀️

Parts of this book were absolutely hilarious and had me laughing out loud. David’s family at the buffet was a complete hoot! 😂🦞

I found the piercing worship to be extremely hot. 🥵🥵 Also, their communication was sexy as fuck. I just love seeing men actually say what they feel and go after what they want.

I NEED a Terry and Uncle Victor novella, please. 👀😂

Thank you Rye Cox and The Author Agency for the ARC.

Title - Bluebird Day
Author - Rye Cox
Star rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spicy Rating - 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Overall - Autistic Allie Approved ✅

[Sassy Southern Book Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this one!
David and Jensen were such a fun pairing, and I loved watching their fake relationship turn into something so much more.

The banter, chemistry, holiday chaos, and a family that has no problem getting involved in everyone else’s business made this such a fun read. Jensen stepping in to help David deal with his ex was great, but Jensen teaching David to ski and the whole stranded-on-a-ski-lift situation were definitely some of my favorite moments.

I loved watching David let his guard down and seeing these two fall for each other. Such a fun, swoony winter romance with plenty of laughs, heart, and the sweetest ending. I highly recommend this one! It was my first read by this author but it definitely won’t be my last.- By Mary

[Jennifer Laber · Rating 4 out of 5]

These two were adorable right from the beginning, completely Investing me in their fake-dating scenario. Their chemistry was great, and you could feel how much they enjoyed each others’ company. So many of their exchanges gave me a huge grin on my face. As their relationship ventured more to real than fake, I especially liked that “The Monthly Special” fell first, even if David made it happen.

The other characters and crazy family took this story to a whole other level. They were truly entertaining and I’d read a spin-off any day.

[Just_wanttoread · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to the Author Agency for this arc.

David is dreading the upcoming week at a family wedding, where his cheating ex is also a guest with his new partner. Luckily Jenson swoops in to help him save face by becoming his fake boyfriend in this very sweet, low-angst story.

This is a fake-dating, instant connection story that is funny, cute and full of embarrassing extended family. It’s a super quick read that I generally enjoyed (after a clunky start) but it just didn’t have the something extra in it to really grab me and make me invested.

[Raven and Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bluebird Day is such a sweet story. David has had his heartbroken and his ex is determined to rub it in his face. To make matters even worse, he really can’t avoid him because their families are too intertwined. Enter Jensen with his plan to help David…fake dating never truly stays very fake does it? We know how this goes! Honestly though, David is one of the only people who truly sees how Jensen is struggling with how he has isolated himself in the process of “living the dream.” These characters are easy to love. Their families are also pretty cool too, minus the cheating ex of course.

[K-Me · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can say I never thought Skis and Shrimp would go together so well! Poor David was such a genuine guy, and he just wanted a real and honest relationship. I was happy when Jensen who was his ex's cousin attached himself to David as a fake boyfriend. Since this story is told over the Thanksgiving/Christmas season I could feel all the family vibes and connections. David and Jensen were cute but also had a fun chemistry. I actually listened to this and Zacharay Zaba did an outstanding job voices everyone.

[Tanya Blue · Rating 4 out of 5]

David is fresh a nasty breakup, think cheating ex parading his cheating partner around a family wedding. Jensen's friends gave the miserable nickname of Monthly Special because he can't seem to have a relationship last longer than a month.
What can you expect. Loud nosy relatives who have way too much interest in David and Jensen's private lives. David and Jensen have off the charts chemistry if they can only get over their pasts and embrace a future together.