Snow Strings Attached: A Fake Dating Christmas Romcom

Gia Stevens

Oct 2026 · Mount Holly Christmas Book 2 · Gia Stevens

About this ebook

Fake dating my firefighter best friend was supposed to solve my holiday problem—not ignite a new one.

Getting dumped in front of the entire town at the Holly Jolly Festival tree lighting was not on my Christmas bingo card. Neither was showing up to my family’s annual cabin week single… especially when my parents were expecting Dr. Perfect.

Instead… I arrive with Mason Carter.

My best friend. Mount Holly’s hottest firefighter. And the last man I should be sharing a bed with for a week.

When Mason hears about my situation, he volunteers to be my fake boyfriend—apparently rescuing damsels in distress isn’t limited to burning buildings.

Pretending to date my best friend should be easy. Smile for my parents. Cuddle next to the fire. Kiss under the mistletoe.

Except Mason doesn’t pretend halfway.

He touches me like I’m the only person that matters.

Looks at me like nothing else exists.

And kisses me like he’s been waiting years.

Waking up next to him every morning makes everything—harder.

The only thing more complicated than fake dating your best friend…

Is realizing you might actually be in love with him.

Ratings and reviews

ARC Review: I always love a friends-to-lovers/fake dating trope, and Willa and Mason delivered. They had a great friendship, and I loved watching it blossom into love. It had the perfect amount of spice. Mason's coworkers were a fantastic addition, and it would be fun to read about them in future books. I also loved that Brad was up to his usual antics and that the Gigis made an appearance. The fire scene broke my heart and I was happy to see Willa's family accept her chosen path in the end.

From beginning to end, I laughed, smiled, and loved every word of this enchanting, entertaining love story. Ms. Stevens has once again written a captivating friends-to-lovers, fake-dating, small-town romance that is impossible to put down. Easy to read and easy to get lost in. Mason and Willa's story is filled with witty banter that has me laughing and feeling the chemistry between them. She's owned his heart for what seems like forever but she had no idea. The perfect fake relationship romance

Okay, but a firefighter best friend who’s been pining for you and gets to fake date you for Christmas? Mason Carter, sir, you had ONE JOB. Pretend. I had such a fun time with this one! The chemistry between Mason and Willa was SO good, and I absolutely love a man who is down bad for his best friend. The way Mason shows up for Willa had me swooning, and watching their friendship turn into something more was just *chef’s kiss*. The fake dating, the holiday getaway, the forced proximity, the only