Jaded by love, Suzanna Simms has resigned herself to focusing on her art business. But with Christmas quickly approaching, she receives word that her family is returning to Marietta. And Suzanna failed to mention that her latest relationship had ended abruptly. Now she’ll have to admit to her family that she failed at love—again. Enter Sergeant Jake Hamilton, a new resident to Marietta and … and Suzanna’s next door neighbor. He’s not looking for anything permanent, he’s just passing through Marietta for the Christmas season, hoping to keep to himself. But when Suzanna’s family mistakenly assumes that Jake’s her boyfriend, he agrees to continue the charade.
Suzanna is certain she’s immune to his rugged good looks and sexy smile until they find themselves standing under the mistletoe. When Jake finds her kiss sweeter than her sugar cookies, he knows he’s in trouble. But it’s too late by then… the Christmas charade is on.
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Ex army man moves next door to a jilted lady. After pretending to be more than friends to please her family, they discover they are really in love. Good clean book.
Neighbors helping each other out. It’s a good read for the holidays.
Great seasonal story, I loved it
I couldn’t put this book down
A Christmas charade with a very happy ending
I really enjoyed this sweet love story – definitely a Hallmark Christmas movie type of story. Caring and meddling people and small town feeling at its best. A quick sweet holiday romance read that is well paced and fun, with interesting characters. Bonus is a cute cat and an entertaining dog.
This was a sweet love story. If you are looking for a story to put you in the holiday spirit, this is it. Loved the characters!
as always the happenings in marietta always bring enjoyment to the reader
Wonderful Christmas read.
Loved the storyline
I liked everything about this book. I love that different authors write about the same characters with other authors to carry on the series of Copper Mountain, Marietta, Montana and other a joining communities…loved it. Great read
Enjoyed the fast pace and page turning. I enjoyed this book thoroughly
Excellent book!!
Love is a journey
Suzanne has been left at the alter, boyfriend just disappeared, everyone saying poor Suzanne. Her ex fiancé shows up, then her sexy new neighbor becomes a fake boyfriend for her because she just can’t face the poor Suzanne at Christmas……this is The Very Basic Beginning….Smile ..I loved this story ….great characters wonderfully engaging romantic love story. I loved it. I was given this in a free book giveaway and I voluntarily leave this review.
Thanks for this enjoyable read!
This is a very sweet story. I totally get Jake. I totally don’t get the guys Suzanne has dated before. I love the various stories set in mythical Marietta, Montana. Amazing how the various authors keep the places in the town consistent. Makes me look forward to Marietta stories.
This was a very interesting book, I enjoyed the story and the characters! Will look forward to more of Jennifer Faye’s books
Light fluffy predictable fake relationship Christmas story with a sexy hero and adorably artsy heroine. Cute and easy to read if you need something during the hustle bustle of the holidays.
loved the story
Heartwarming love story.