Love in Sunshine

Santa came early this year, and he brought me a big lump of coal. When I asked for volunteers to help with our small town Christmas festival, I should have been more specific. Griffin McBride-the arrogant blast from my past who barges in like he's taking over the project-isn't who I had in mind. I want my gossip-fueled town to whisper about my successes instead of my failures for a change. To do that, I need someone to build my dream of a life-sized Christmas village in the town square, not push all my buttons until I totally lose my cool. Griffin has always had a talent for getting under my skin, though. Back in high school, every conversation we had turned into an argument he needed to win. He even has the trophy to prove it. Now? He's more than just the cocky guy I remember. He's loyal, protective, and he defends me and my festival like he truly believes in me. I always hated losing to Griffin, but this year, it will take a Christmas miracle not to lose my heart. Mad About Yule is a rivals-to-lovers rom-com with sizzling kisses but no spice.

I started this pretend romance to save face, not to lose my heart. I'm indoorsy with a capital I, but I need to fake a little outdoorsiness to get a promotion. A five-day hike sounds like my nightmare, but after upending my life and moving from the city back to my small hometown, I need a win. I didn't expect to find someone like Grant Irwin in the wilderness with me. A cinnamon roll in mountain man form, he's freakishly competent out here, and endlessly patient with my missteps. But after everything with my critical ex-fiancé fell apart, I'm not looking for love. Especially not with someone who's only here on vacation. So when we get back to town and run into my ex, why do I pull Grant in as my fake boyfriend? And why does he go right along with my play-acting? He's been burned by love as badly as I have, but he looks at me like I'm the only thing he sees. I just can't tell if his heart eyes are real or for show. It's all supposed to be fake. But falling for Grant? Nothing could be more natural. Just Act Natural is a fade to black rom-com with no third-act breakup. It includes mild language, sizzling kisses but no spice. The Love in Sunshine books can be enjoyed in any order.