Posted on Romancing the Books blogReviewed by RachelReview Copy From the PublisherI fell in love with Aidan immediately Rich bad boy meets country Christmas Tree farm in hopes to escape the pressures of being the “Pasta Kings,” famous son. He’s the most sought after bachelor in New York and he’s sick of his lifestyle.I probably wouldn’t have chosen a Christmas Tree farm, but it works. It makes him appear masculine and hard working, which is exactly what Isabella thinks when she first meets him. Sparks fly when she starts bartering with him to give her the Charlie Brown tree for a steal.He gives it to her for free…This story continues on in a similar fashion to most novellas. The characters can’t stop thinking about one another mainly b/c they are both HAWT. Wonder of all wonders they end up at the same party.That’s all it takes for Isabella to realize she’s into Aidan, but Aidan has a secret…For a novella it was actually put together quite nicely! It’s unfair to wish for a short story to be longer or to compare it to a full fledged novel. Given what it was, I thought Miss Probst did an excellent job with the character development. I loved the character of Aidan, I thought he was super masculine and a really great hero to root for. Isabella was the same way, she didn’t have the typical girly hormonal-like response when she figured out who he really was. I mean, she did, but it was brief and then she was over it. I can appreciate a female character who doesn’t automatically assume her life is over with the minute it hits the fan.All in all a great little Christmas novella! I would recommend it to anyone who wants a brief read by the fire. 2.5 starsA very short novella. I read this only about 25 minutes while waiting for my friend. So typical of Harlequin books. Rich/eligible/good looking man who looked for an ordinary woman and an ordinary woman who looked for an ordinary man. Since it is very short story, I can't feel the emotions completely. The characters seem to be one dimensional. But hey, what do you expect from a very short novella? But after all, I like holiday story. This book is quite good one. Especially when you didn't expect anything.
What do You think about The Holiday Hoax (2012)?
Short and sweet. ....... Could have been . expanded but was good for a quick read
—coltonwickland
cute storyline. I like the banter and hate at the first sight. :)
—nik307
