A review by rebmay
Holiday Hoax by Nichole Greene

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Ian and Mia are easy to like and want to cheer on to a happily ever after. Their age-gap, fake relationship romance is very entertaining and enjoyable. I loved their  banter, their white-hot chemistry and their effortless connection. Mia is sweet, funny and unassuming with an independent streak. Though she is struggling financially, Mia doesn’t want to ask for help. She is agreeable to the fake relationship plan because it will benefit Ian too. She will get a chance to garner new clients in his wealthy social circle that she can bring in to the gallery, and Ian will be able to show the board that he meets their unspoken requirement for being CEO, being in a committed relationship. The board won’t know their relationship is fake. It doesn’t take long before Ian admits his deeper than friendship feelings, and tells her that he wants their relationship to be real, not fake. He doesn’t try to hide his feelings or wait for her to admit her feelings first, and he doesn’t push her into deciding if she wants a relationship too. I really like that. Their story just makes me smile.

I will happily recommend this book.