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Austin Rising
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Melissa Moran
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Katie Bailey
About this listen
When Maddie Grainger’s longtime boyfriend dumps her on TV for the entire world to see, she thinks she’s hit rock bottom. Until her parents announce that they’re spending the holidays with her ex’s family…and he’ll be bringing the woman he left her for.
All Maddie wants for Christmas is to stick it to her cheating ex. But how? Enter Sebastian Slater, the NHL’s most infamous player. On a drunken night out in Vegas, Maddie asks the superstar athlete to pose as her new boyfriend. She’s kidding, mostly. But Seb shocks her by making a counter offer: he doesn’t want to date Maddie for the holidays...he wants to marry her. Show up at her ex’s cabin alone or with a surprise new hockey-playing husband? Maddie opts for the ultimate level-up.
Because maybe, just maybe, revenge is a dish best served betrothed. Sparks fly and Christmas cheer is abundant in this festive marriage-of-convenience romcom.
Season’s Schemings is a closed-door/fade-to-black romance that includes mild language, innuendo, and tons of sizzle without the spice.
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My name is Caroline "Candy" Cane, I own a country inn, date a man who runs a Christmas tree farm, and my mom's peppermint fudge wins first place at the Reindeer Corners' festival every year. Basically, I'm living every romance-loving girlie's small town dream. Until a last minute trip to New York City leads to catching my boyfriend banging a Rockette (in full elf costume). So, when I'm offered a chance to star in a hospitality-themed reality show, I jump at the chance to serve hot cocoa in roller skates on national television.
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Holiday Twist
- By BrieWhale on 12-30-24
By: Lili Valente
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Merry Little Hate Notes
- By: Jennifer Peel
- Narrated by: Stephen Dexter, Stephanie Rose
- Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins
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A woman does her very best to avoid at least one of the following people in her life: an annoying coworker, her brother’s best friend, and her first kiss. Unfortunately, for me, all three happen to be the same person—Brandon Cassidy. I’ve done my best to avoid the man, even if it means working in the ladies’ room whenever he visits the main office. Sadly, my days of hiding are coming to an end because I’ve been assigned to assist Brandon through the end of the year. The holiday season is already hard for me, but this . . . this is just the icing on the fruitcake that is my life.
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Such pleasant narrators!
- By Ally Bowser on 10-15-24
By: Jennifer Peel
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The Holiday Stand-In
- By: Kortney Keisel
- Narrated by: Helen Laser, Walker Williams
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
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When my boyfriend says he's too busy working—again—to spend the holidays with me and my family, I'm sure Christmas is ruined. Not only will I be alone, but my family is convinced he doesn't love me. When his identical twin comes to town, I realize a swap could be the perfect way to reassure my family and give me a date for the holiday season.
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Cute, Clean, Christmas Romance
- By S Guffey on 12-07-24
By: Kortney Keisel
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The Christmas Letters
- A Sweet Holiday Romantic Comedy
- By: Jenny Proctor
- Narrated by: Lidia Dornet, Philip Alces
- Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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When Tess Ravenel gets herself stuck inside a bathroom stall in one of Charleston's most historic buildings, she isn't exactly thinking about her dating life. But then the paramedic who comes to her rescue has a voice that sounds like butter and enough charm to make her forget she's seconds from having a panic attack.
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Great Christmas “You’ve Got Mail” story
- By Renee Kunkel on 12-05-24
By: Jenny Proctor
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The Proximity Factor
- By: Jennifer Peel
- Narrated by: Stephanie Rose, Stephen Dexter
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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So . . . I signed up for something. Not a gym or Costco membership, which probably would have been wiser. Oh no, I signed up for a social experiment. You heard me right. I, Lanie Davenport, am going to be the subject of a scientific study. Do I know what this study is for? Not exactly. But I know it means I have to live with a stranger for twelve weeks and do a video diary once a week, answering the researchers’ questions.
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Romance Perfection!
- By Valerie S. on 06-17-24
By: Jennifer Peel
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Once upon a Christmas Tree
- A Valentine Nook Chronicles Prequel
- By: Lulu Moore
- Narrated by: Shane East, C.J. Bloom
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
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Alexander, Lord Burlington, hates the holidays. But duty calls. This year he’s willing to set his feelings aside for the sake of his eldest brother who’s just been left at the altar—sending shockwaves through British high society—as they escape London for the snow capped mountains of Aspen. However, it soon becomes obvious that Colorado in December wasn’t the best place to go for someone who usually out-grinches The Grinch.
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Book & Audio Review
- By Antonette Macindoe on 02-05-25
By: Lulu Moore
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A Cross-Country Christmas
- By: Courtney Walsh
- Narrated by: Reba Buhr, Will Collyer
- Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins
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Lauren Richmond isn’t a fan of Christmas. Which is why she rarely makes the trip home to the Midwest for the holidays. After all, she has plenty to keep her busy—namely, her duties as a set decorator on a TV sitcom. But this December, Lauren‘s brother and his wife are expecting a baby, so her brother arranges a ride home for her with his good friend, Will. Unfortunately for Lauren, she’s been trying to forget college baseball coach and childhood crush Will Sinclair for more than 10 years. Now she’s stuck in a car with him from California to Illinois.
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Absolutely one of the best Christmas romances ever!
- By MB on 11-01-22
By: Courtney Walsh
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The Very Holiday Series Box Set, Books 1-3
- By: Kayley Loring, Connor Crais
- Narrated by: Connor Crais, Mackenzie Cartwright, Dane Anderson
- Length: 18 hrs and 40 mins
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Fake date a grumpy boss for Christmas. Enjoy some forced proximity with a flirtatious best friend for Valentine's Day. Wake up married to an Irishman in Vegas for St. Patrick's Day. Every day is a hot and hilarious holiday with this family.
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Connor's Irish brouge
- By Dawn B. on 03-26-25
By: Kayley Loring, and others
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Love Redesigned
- A Sweet Romantic Comedy (Some Kind of Love)
- By: Jenny Proctor
- Narrated by: Amanda Stribling, Andrew Gibson, Blake Lockheart
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
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Going home to her twin brother’s house in Charleston with her tail between her legs is the last thing Dani wants to do. But when she walks out on her fashion house dream job, she doesn’t exactly have a choice. Living in New York City is anything but free. But going back to Charleston...Alex is in Charleston. And facing down her ex? Her ex who just happens to be stepson to her former boss?
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Delightful! I enjoyed the characters a lot!
- By Julie C on 08-17-21
By: Jenny Proctor
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Five Stolen Rings
- By: Gracie Ruth Mitchell
- Narrated by: Rylee Kuberra, John Rogers
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
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Stella Partridge never expected to move back to her hometown. She never expected to be a house-sitter for the twelve days leading up to Christmas as a desperate bid to earn some extra money. And she definitely never expected to recognize the thief that breaks into the house she's watching: Jack Piorra, her childhood best friend, the one who turned cold and distant overnight and never told her why.
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Story was ok. Enjoyable enough.
- By Tracey Coykendall on 12-25-24
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A Groom of One's Own
- An Appies Hockey Romance
- By: Emma St. Clair
- Narrated by: Emily Ellet, Rock Engle
- Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
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Eli Hopkins has it all—almost. A hockey career with the wildly popular Appies. Teammates who are like brothers. The only thing he's missing is someone to share it all with. Oh, and correctly filed visa paperwork. Due to administrative error, Eli is about to lose everything. Unless he can find someone to marry him in the next thirty days. He might have the perfect woman in mind. The only problem? He'd like to marry her for real, not simply for legal purposes.
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I Loved This Marriage of Convenience Story!
- By Britt98 on 09-11-24
By: Emma St. Clair
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The Golden Goal
- More than a Game, Book 1
- By: Annah Conwell
- Narrated by: Kim Churchill, Oliver Clarke
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
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Shaw Daniels is the bane of my existence. Always has been. Always will be. When we were kids, he annoyed me to no end by being good at everything. He didn’t have to study or really even try. Meanwhile, I tried too much and still lost to him. Then when we were teenagers, our rivalry became twisted. He started sabotaging all my relationships. I retaliated by doing the same to him. Now, we’re adults and we should be able to move on. But when I become a physical therapist for his professional hockey team, it seems as though we can’t let go of our rival tendencies.
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Absolutely Wonderful!
- By Britt98 on 11-22-24
By: Annah Conwell
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Christmas Baggage
- Christmas Escape, Book 1
- By: Deborah M. Hathaway
- Narrated by: Jaren Cerf, Geraldo Côrtes
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
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Tired of spending the holidays throwing up on cruises with her parents and, you know, being dumped by ex-boyfriends, Claire Frost is determined to change her luck this Christmas. Taking time off from her flower shop, she follows her friend to London, ready to enjoy all-things England. And boy, does she. The frost-covered flowers. The frozen green hills. The bright red telephone boxes. The festive Christmas markets.
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Sweet Christmas Happiness
- By Kayla Stewart Klas.favorite.reads on 11-24-24
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Second Down Scrooge
- By: Lisa Suzanne
- Narrated by: Kelsey Navarro Foster, Tor Thom
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
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I never planned to give Austin Graham, the tight end for the Vegas Aces and the father of my little girl, a second chance this holiday season. After all, he messed up. Big time. But the shimmering decorations on the Christmas tree cast him in a totally new light—especially when I get home from a disastrous blind date and find him on my couch with our sweet baby asleep on his chest. He's not the villain he so easily plays, but coming in second to everyone his entire life has pushed him to act like a Grinch.
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Loved this second chance!
- By Michelle Doll on 12-11-24
By: Lisa Suzanne
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Forbidden Devil
- Nashville Devils Series, Book 1
- By: Melissa Ivers
- Narrated by: Chris Chambers, Monica King
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
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Rule number one of hockey team ownership: Don't sleep with the players. Growing up Oliver Benson's daughter, I've known this rule all my life. And when I unexpectedly inherit the Nashville Devils, his hockey team, all eyes are on me - waiting for me to fail.
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forbidden devil review
- By Lauren Brooke on 01-22-23
By: Melissa Ivers
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- Lindsay
- 01-05-25
Season’s Schemings
This was really cute! Maddie is dumped on a TV show by her long time boyfriend. Sebastian is a hockey player who is a part of the team Maddie is working for now. When they find out they can help each other? All bets are off. He needs a way to fix his visa and she wants to make her ex jealous. I loved this book and it was the perfect Christmas read in December.
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- Chris hillock
- 12-03-24
no spice, but so much fun
If I'm honest I don't do books with no spice, but this book had me interested the whole way and no 3rd act break up with the most cutest ending ever. Yeah count me in with this cute holiday book!
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- Danielle
- 12-30-24
This book was amazing!!
I enjoyed this book so much! It was the most perfect little romance book!!! But be careful I might make you want to break up with your boyfriend or husband and find an NHL player!!😂
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- Carrie
- 12-22-24
Very Cute
My first Katie Bailey book, and I really enjoyed it! Easy read, cute and fun— loved the revenge plot. Definitely heading right into the second book and will likely pick up her other connected books.
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- AlyssaM
- 12-19-24
Fun Holiday Romance
Great, quick listen, feel good book. Cheating, but not between MC’s, heat but no smut, no 3rd act breakup. Just a cute & funny holiday romance. I laughed out loud multiple times and ended the book with a smile on my face.
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- Mel- Fairy Snarkmother
- 06-03-24
Voodoo cookies for anyone who upsets Seb's wife!
I have read and loved every single Katie Bailey book.
For me, no one else compares to the quick pace of her heartfelt humor, and each book gets better and better. But THIS is the one that pushed me from looking forward to her books to being obsessed with them.
I laughed until tears poured over Seb and Maddie and developed a curious obsession with Jax at the same time.
Did she do that intentionally? I think so.😉
This book is closed door, but there's a lot of hysterical innuendo and quite honestly, it's my favorite. If you hate laughing or might be offended by heated moments in a pantry or hot tub between a technically married couple- this isn't for you.
But what a pity.😊
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- Robin
- 12-31-24
Seb & Maddies
Absolutely adore this one! Seb is totally the man that Maddie deserved all along. Even when they were “faking it” they were so real with each other. I love Maddie’s brother and all of Seb’s teammates. I definitely want to see more of them! This one leaves me feeling happy!!
Hearing this story narrated absolutely brought the story to life. Their voices just made them that much more real to me. So good!
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-13-25
Giving all the feels
Such a cute heartwarming story. I found myself laughing all thru this holiday hit. Loved it!
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- CB
- 11-16-24
Cute
Basically a Hallmark movie in book form. It was cute, but very predictable, and not much happened. Started out strong, but then it was very slow and dragged on.
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- Stephanie McClure
- 12-18-24
“Seasons Schemings” by Kate Bailey: A Missed Opportunity
This book follows Maddie, a talented chef whose life takes a dramatic turn when her long-term boyfriend dumps her on a televised cooking competition. The kicker? Their families are practically inseparable, and she’s still expected to spend Christmas at his family’s house. In the midst of this mess, Maddie lands a new job as the chef for the Atlanta NHL team. While navigating her new role, she has a series of awkward encounters with Seb, one of the team’s star players whose Canadian work visa has expired. Their unexpected connection leads to a drunken night in Vegas, culminating in a marriage of convenience that might solve Seb’s visa issues—but could it also be something more?
On paper, Seasons Schemings had all the right ingredients for a story I’d love: marriage of convenience, hockey romance, workplace dynamics. It gave me strong Jacksonville Rays vibes (Emily Rath fans, you know what I mean), so I was primed to devour it. Unfortunately, the execution left me cold.
First, this is a closed-door romance, which isn’t usually my preference, but I was in the mood for a low-steam palate cleanser. That said, even without explicit scenes, I wanted to feel the romantic and sexual tension between Maddie and Seb. Instead, their chemistry felt forced and one-dimensional. They talk about wanting each other a lot, but I never felt it. There was no spark, no heat—just a lot of telling instead of showing, which made their connection feel hollow.
Maddie, as a character, grated on my nerves. For someone portrayed as successful and independent, she often acted immature and naive. For instance, during a key scene where she bumps into her stepdad and her ex’s dad at a hockey game, she admits she wants to stick her tongue out at them like a child because they question her whirlwind wedding. It’s not an outrageous reaction, but when paired with her other behavior, it made her seem juvenile in situations where I expected maturity.
Seb, on the other hand, had potential as a love interest, but his struggles with his visa and hockey career didn’t translate into compelling stakes. The plot repeatedly circled bureaucratic discussions about visas and marriage legitimacy that dragged on and felt unnecessary. Sure, those are real concerns, but they didn’t add much emotional weight or tension to the story.
Even moments that should have been ripe with conflict fell flat. When Maddie and Seb arrive at her ex’s family home for Christmas to announce their marriage, the tension is barely a blip. Instead of diving into the inherent awkwardness and drama of the situation, the narrative glosses over it in favor of their love bubble. Every time Maddie’s ex is in the picture, there’s a passing acknowledgment of how “weird” things are, but it’s all surface-level.
Ultimately, the story suffers from telling instead of showing. The emotional beats lacked depth, the chemistry felt forced, and the tropes that drew me to the book weren’t executed in a way that resonated. It wasn’t a terrible read—it’s a quick, light romance that might work for someone looking for a breezy holiday story. But for me, it was just…meh.
Rating: 2/5
If you’re someone who loves closed-door romance with minimal conflict and light holiday vibes, this might be your cup of tea. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t mine.
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