Her Convenient Christmas Date

by Barbara Wallace

Their fake relationship……isn’t just for Christmas!Ex-footballer Lewis Matola urgently needs to clean up his reputation, and heiress Susan Collier is the only woman who can help. Their agreement’s they’ll be each other’s fake date for the holiday season—no feelings involved! But as Christmas Eve draws near, Lewis becomes intrigued by the side of Susan she keeps hidden from the world. Soon it’s more than just snow swirling between the unlikely pair…“I’ve read many of this author’s works and this is definitely one that I enjoyed the most! This romantic story included some unexpected twists that had me hooked from beginning to the very sweet conclusion. This one is a keeper to be read over and over!”—Goodreads on Their Christmas Miracle“Wow, this one was…fabulous. This will tug at your emotions and make you realize just how much you can feel. It’s descriptive without being verbose and lively without being overwhelming. Somehow Ms. Wallace had managed to play with your emotions in just the right key. This is an emotional but wonderful romance….”—Harlequin Junkie on Christmas Baby for the Princess

158 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2019

About the author

Bestselling author Barbara Tanner Wallace makes her living making up stories. When not writing, she's either reading, crocheting or bowing to her cats' whims.

She's a life-long New Englander with two hundred years of Yankee history behind her. She currently lives just outside of Boston with her husband. They have one son who lives in the middle of nowhere and apparently likes it.

Reviews

[Penny Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

So adorable! This is absolutely my favorite Barb Wallace romance. I have a soft spot for holiday romance, and this one was perfect. The hero was sexy with just the right amount of vulnerability, and the heroine was smart and savvy and finally realized how much she had to offer.

I like the "little bit" of magic from Nick, the bartender, too.

Precious story! Grade: A

[Stacey Houllis · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great Quick read. Read it overnight.

[Summer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in a trilogy and although there are some moments (one great one in particular involving Susan and her sister-in-law) that may be a little more rewarding if you’ve read the first book, this can still be enjoyed as a standalone novel.

While the fake-dating is as usual a fun trope, it’s the emotional depth of Susan and Lewis and their relationship that most stood out to me. I really liked the insight into their backgrounds and experiences so that you had a solid understanding of how their insecurities came to be, and more than that, I liked how frequently they confided in one another and that those conversations gave the sense that these two were truly getting to know one another.

With some romance novels everything happens in such a whirl that it can be hard to buy into the happily ever after, but even though this one also takes place over only a matter of weeks, their ease with talking to one another, the foundation that’s built through those conversations over the course of the novel made it pretty easy to see Susan and Lewis having a future.


I received this book through a giveaway.

[DonutKnow · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute. I wish I had a Lewis Matolo. Or a big family business 😭 Or sugar cookie- smelling hair... 😂

[Malvina · Rating 4 out of 5]

The same family as in ‘Their Christmas Miracle’, which I read and enjoyed this time last year. I didn’t realise it until I began reading, so that was a nice unexpected surprise. Love the way Barbara Wallace tackles the whole feeling of inferiority here - for both H&H - with a light but meaningful touch. A relationship of convenience turns serious. Nice and festive as well.