My Handsome Holidate

by Ellen Brooks

She’s happy with her busy life, it’s not always exciting but you can’t have it all, right? He’s going stag to his brother’s wedding, or at least he was until a bet changes that and more. How could one unexpected blind date possibly turn into forever?

Cassie
I’m single as a dollar and I don’t want to change. I’ve got a job I love and a sick mom who takes top priority.
When a delivery of Valentine’s roses to a morning show set turns into a blind date on national T.V., I don’t have high hopes—until I see my date’s handsome picture.
Then, I’m singing a different tune.
Chris is handsome and thoughtful, and we have a blast together.
I’m happy to enjoy a few hours of his company, even if cameras are watching us the entire time.
But it’s not like I’m going to fall for a stranger on Valentine’s Day, right?

Chris
I’ve got everything I want in life… except a woman by my side.
Which is why, thanks to a bet from my brother, I’m going on a blind date on national T.V.
I don’t expect much out of this, but from the minute Cassie and I meet things between us just seem to click.
Cassie is stunning, unexpectedly charming, and more down to earth than I could’ve hoped.
But can a blind holidate turn into forever, especially when I haven’t shared everything about me?

The romance and twinkle of Valentine's Day leads twelve passionate women to take a chance on a man who will make their Valentine wish come true. These blind date holidates are filled with roses and chocolates and are as unique as the valentines hidden in their mailbox. You won’t want to miss out on these heartwarming, instalove stories, perfect for celebrating all the feels this Valentine's Day. Go on a date with your next book boyfriend!
No cheating. No cliffhangers. Always a happily ever after.

57 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 8, 2023

About the author

Ellen Brooks pens sexy & satisfying stories. When she’s not dreaming up her next hero or plotting a happily ever after, you’ll find her absorbed in a novel, relaxing into śavāsana, or downing an iced coffee.

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Reviews

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

She's not looking for love, or a man...or even a date

But Cassie finds so much more than she ever thought possible!
Cassie and Chris are very sweet and totally in over their heads as The One takes over their date with crazy challenges.
A sweet Valentine's read on Kindle Unlimited.

[Suzanne Houser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ellen Brooks' contribution to Last Chapter Press' awesome Valentines and Holidates series is the fabulous My Handsome Holidate. When Cassie, a high-end floral designer, makes a weekly delivery, she gets roped into participating in a morning show's Valentine's matchmaking segment. Chris actually signed up for the app - The One - that is sponsoring the on-air segment on a bet, but the last thing the busy physician is expecting is to actually meet his One. But as Chris and Cassie meet and experiencing their "blind date" on live TV, neither can deny the sparks that are flying. But both have kept a pretty big secret from the other. Can a meet-cute this, er, cute, actually have a chance of leading to forever? An entertaining, steamy, and swoony Valentine's-themed novella that is definitely a must-read in this wonderful series.

I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[lf · Rating 5 out of 5]

She's as single as a dollar and doesn't want change

My Handsome Holidate by Ellen Brooks is part of the multi-author Valentines and Holidates series. This is the first book I have read by the author and I enjoyed it. Cassie is a florist who is single and happy with the life she has made for herself. When she is delivering flowers the day before Valentine's Day she finds herself be roped into filling in as a blind date for a TV program. Chris was bet by his brother and found himself being a contestant on a dating show. They find themselves going on a televised date on Valentine's Day but will cupid's arrow strike or will he miss.
I thought this was an interesting concept for a story-line and it was nicely executed. I liked the characters and the writing style. I will read this author again.

[Fran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cassie is delivering flowers to a morning tv show set when she is talked into being a blind date on the morning show. Chris is a doctor who did not tell the show he was a doctor. Chris actually had a bet with his brother to be on the show and when he meets Cassie they seem to click perfectly. Chris and Cassie both feel there could be so much more between them. I loved this story. Cassie and Chris are great together and both have those secrets but will those little secrets come between them. This is such a fun fast steamy read and just a feel good happy read throughout the story. I loved it.

I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Anna M_82 · Rating 5 out of 5]

An unexpected blind date followed by a new station between two people who are perfect for each other! Chris is signed up for a dating app’s blind date competition with a news station when he meets Cassie. A florist bringing decor for the set who’s roped into being a blind date when there is a no show. Although the app didn’t match them, they are definitely perfect together. Chris is thoughtful and incredibly sweet, wanting to show Cassie that he cares in the sweetest of ways. When the final day of the competition comes around, I melted at the sweetness of his words and feelings. There is some spicy to this book as well and an additional epilogue that can be downloaded. I really enjoyed Chris and Cassie and recommend reading this romance.

I read and reviewed with kindle unlimited.

[Jackie Ziegler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chris is going on TV to enter a blind date contest for a dating app. Cassie is the florist and is dropping off flowers when the producer asks her to fill in for a spot. Cassie agrees thinking nothing will come of it but when she meets Chris her heart skips a beat. Chris is instantly attracted and can't wait for this date. But when the truth comes out that Cassie wasn't his original match, will Chris give up or will Cassie have already won him over?


First read by this author and really enjoyed the story.

I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lindsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute and quick Valentine’s Day blind date.
Cassie was delivering flowers for a venue when she got asked to fill in as a contestant on a morning tv show.
Her role to fill was meeting a guy on tv and then decorate cookies together.
Chris and Cassie ended up hitting it off but Cassie didn’t actually know the whole truth about Chris or vice versa. Plus Cassie was taking care of her mother and wasn’t sure if she would have time to date.
I loved how well these two hit it off and ended up wanting to spend more time together. The ending was super cute and perfect for these two.

[Trixie · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was an enjoyable read, two people finding love while on a blind date and on national TV.

This is not insta-love but there is definitely attraction between the two. We read about them having fun while on a date. It was actually romantic when he searched for her after their date ended and finished their blind date, officially, with a bang. And his confession, that was a winning speech.

I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cassie is a florist delivering flowers to a tv studio when she gets caught up in a reality dating show. When Chris signed up for the reality show he never expected to find love on his first date but when he saw Cassie a spark was ignited. This is a short, sweet, instalove story with likable characters, unexpected love, and a happily ever after. My Hansome Holidate is a great addition to the multi-author Valentines & Holidate series. I look forward to reading the rest of the series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Aliama · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part of the Valentines and Holidates series. A cute read with two characters not looking for live but find themselves on a reality tv show going on a blind date for Valentine’s Day. Both Chris and Cassie are finding that their enjoying themselves and falling for the other. The problem is that they each haven’t been completely honest with the other. A fun flirty story with plenty of steam. I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chris and Cassie have a meet cute for rge best blind date ever. Their story is short but it is cute and sweet. They connect quickly. They are fun and their story us entertaining. The plot is well done and so is the writing.

I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Debbie Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. A very romantic story where a blind date on TV brings Cassie and Chris together which they continue later that day. They fall for each other right away and not even small secrets can stop it. I like how the proposal fits perfectly in the story.

[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has given us a wonderful Holiday Themed story that pulls us into the lives of Cassie and Chris and does not let go. The story keeps us turning the pages with connection, secrets and steam.

I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sarah Nielsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute blind date romance. It was a short read but it had a lot of warmth and humor. The pace was good and the story only had a little drama. Cassie and Chris had an instant connection and great chemistry. I enjoyed reading this one.

I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lacie Millard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute valentine's story that shows fate always has a plan. Chris and Cassie's insta-love connecting gets to burn bright and both these "not looking for romance" peeps hey exactly what they needed. Absolutely love the line "single as a dollar bill- and I don't want change".

I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute Valentine blind date book. Chris is set to appear on a morning show that is a dating service that matches folks up for Valentines day. Cassie steps in when Chris’ match can’t show up. Chris neglects to tell her he is. Doctor. The two are perfect together and things are going well until the truth comes out?

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review. I thought that this was a sweet romance with humor, surprises, chemistry and finally love. Cassie and Chris meet by chance and wind up with a blind date. Regardless of the feelings that grow, things aren't simple. Their story is short but it was a fun read and both of the characters relatable

[Manisha Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is part of the Valentine's and Holidates Series. This book is an blind date steamy instalove spicy holiday contemporary romance. The characters Cassie and Chris chemistry is on fire with a lot of heat.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Oriana Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cassie is a florist and has a delivery to a TV studio to make. She arrives and gets sucked into attending a blind dating show , where she meets Chris. They instantly felt and attraction and connection and fell hard and fast for each other. Instalove, short ,sweet, romantic and safe with a sweet HEA 😍😍😍

[Lizette Diaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love the newest book in the Valentines and Holidates series. Ellen has given us amazing characters and such a sweet story. Cassie is so adorable, and I love Chris for her. I'm such a huge fan of every book this author writes.

[Flavia Karina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and sweet.
Another cute Holidate. A blind date, and Chris and Cassie can feel the instant connection. A nice addition to the series, with super sweet characters.

I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book about Cassie and Chris. The premise of this story was a lot of fun and the coming of these together was great. This was a great story.

I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nate · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was Chris & Cassie’s story. I’ve got everything I want in life… except a woman by my side.
Which is why, thanks to a bet from my brother, I’m going on a blind date on national T.V. What will happen? Am voluntarily leaving my review.

[Shawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

cute and sweet

This quick Valenrine’s Day read is cute and sweet. It’s another great addition to this fun series. Cassie and Chris have great chemistry instantly. Good book for the holiday.

[Ali's In Literature · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet read

This was an adorable take on a blind date instalove story. I liked both characters a lot, although I personally didn't get the point of Chris's secrecy. Still, a sweet read.

[Debi Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Valentines’ Date

This was a great read. It was a tv show where they set up blind dates. Chris and Cassie were coupled up with each other for a Valentine’s date to see if they were The One. A great read with a happy ending

[Simone · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 stars

[Yvonne Nelson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three stars

Found this a bit slow going and far too cheesy. Characters were good but felt something was missing from the start

[Zondra.Hallyahoo.Com · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it.

[robert tabora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hopeless Romantic

Chris and Carrie's love story is so different. They are so cute the wHole they fall in love almost at first site. Great Characters and story line.