
His Holiday Pact
Manhattan Holiday Loves, Book 1
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Kai Kennicott
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Wen Ross
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Ayla Asher
About this listen
Who knew a fake holiday relationship could be so fun?
Kayla Summers has had enough of her mother’s insistence that she find a man and get married.
At 33, she’s a successful attorney and has a fantastic life. Knowing her mother will grill her constantly over the upcoming holidays about her single existence, she dreads the visits home.
Carter Manheim is a self-proclaimed bachelor, dead set on seducing every beautiful woman in Manhattan. And why not? His parents’ disastrous marriage and divorce proved that lifelong commitments just aren’t viable. As his mother’s health worsens, his only wish is to give her one last happy holiday, even if it entails bringing home a girlfriend.
When Kayla’s sexy neighbor proposes they take each other home for the holidays as fake partners, she’s floored. However, getting her mother off her back is her number one priority, and she agrees to the arrangement. Now, if she can only keep her heart from becoming emotionally entangled with the player of the century, she’ll be just fine....
This is a 40,000-word book filled with fast-paced fake-relationship shenanigans and steamy scenes designed to melt your listening device.
The main character’s mother has late-stage cancer, so please consider that before you listen.
Here’s hoping this funny, romantic story can give you a few hours of escape during the holidays!
Enjoy!
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Dual POV narration by Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross Only add to this wonderful story. Both narrators have great diction, add emotion to the story and draw you into what’s happening. Highly recommended!
Equal doses of steam and sweetness
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Wouldn’t normally pick an audiobook this length in audio as it’s a short story and we all know how expensive they can be. I like to get more hours for my money However, the audio format is done in my fave format of a duet by the fantastic team of Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott. So far I have enjoyed all audio books by the pair and this is no different. So if you’re looking for an easy read to take you away from the normal drudgery of everyday life it’s worth a read or in my case listen.
A short story to take you away from real life for a few hours.
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The story focused on Kayla, a smart, sexy attorney who unfortunately didn’t have the best view of herself because of her mother’s negative comments throughout her life, and Carter, the sexy playboy actor who lives right next door to her. Kayla and Carter team up to have a fake relationship for the sake of their families through the holidays.
The relationship between them progresses to a physical one and Kayla fears that she will lose her heart to her fake boyfriend.
I loved that the story was real and emotional sexy and really heartfelt. It was definitely worth taking a chance on.
Sweet sexy story
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It’s about Carter and Kayla, they have been neighbours for three years.
Carter doesn’t do relationships, but since this will be her very last Christmas he wants to make his dying mom happy and bring a girlfriend home for the holidays.
Kayla’s mom is nagging her for ages about not having a boyfriend. They decide to be fake boyfriend/girlfriend. How convenient! I absolutely loved this storyline!
The narrators, Kai Kennicot and Wen Ross, did an amazing job. This duet narration is so good!!
Great story!
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As for the narrators, they were fantastic! I could just eat Wen Ross up! That voice is great! Kai was also terrific. The editing with the chuckles, laughs, and other noises overlayed with the narration were well done!
Fake Date
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book 1 - holiday themed, heartwarming romance
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duel narration
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Love a fake romance!
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Fun fake romance!
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Taking a Chance on Love
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