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His Holiday Pact

Manhattan Holiday Loves, Book 1

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His Holiday Pact

By: Ayla Asher
Narrated by: Kai Kennicott, Wen Ross
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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!

©2019 Ayla Asher (P)2020 Ayla Asher
Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy Heartfelt Feel-Good Funny Fake Relationship

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Wow, this is an awesome book, while the story is set around the holidays it can be enjoyed anytime of the year, it is so much more than a holiday story and romance. This is my first book written by Ayla Asher, she is a gifted author, the storylines she created are interesting and original, the book grabbed my attention right from the start and held it captive straight to the end. The characters are realistic, easy to relate and connect with. I adored Kayla Summers, she is a strong and successful career woman, her one weakness is her self image, her mother’s constant insults did a number on her self esteem. She actually got accustomed to writing things off as oh she is not pretty enough or he is out of her league. This included her hot and so swoon-worthy neighbor, Carter Manheim, she sees the type of women who parade in and out of his place and knows she does not stand a chance. Carter is a player and professes to never get into a serious relationship. When his mothers cancer returns he wants to do something to make her happy, that would be to show her he has someone special in his life. He and Kayla got to talking and come up with a pact, to be each others fake boyfriend/girlfriend for when they visit their family for the upcoming holidays. I loved these two together, the chemistry between them was undeniable and smoking hot. I loved how the story plays out, it is nicely plotted and there is never a dull moment with plenty of drama, a touch of angst, some great humor, some heartfelt and emotional moments, some sexy times and a wonderful romance. Ayla Asher, thank you for this great story, the laughs and the emotional rollercoaster ride.

Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross are fabulous narrators and voice artists. They do an awesome job portraying the characters, bringing them to life, humanizing them, giving each their own voice and personality. Their duet performance enhances the story another level, you could hear the chemistry between the characters as well as their emotions and passion. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another wonderful listen🎧

Wonderful Story & Narration🎧 A Heartfelt Delight!

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I was gifted an Audible code for this book and I LOVED IT! A sweet but steamy listen with perfect narration by my favourite couple Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott. Carter was a bit of man whore and hadn't ever paid attention to his neighbour, the wonderful Kayla. It wasn't long enough and I didn't want it to end!

Sweet but steamy

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I have loved this book so very much. considering that there is such a heavy topic going along side the main story i was surprised at just how beautifully this story works. The characters have been so very well written and the storyline clearly has been thought out.

I love fake relationships and this one has just hit the spot. It is a nice fast paced story with a fantastic dosing of chemistry.

all the stars

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I loved this story! Not too angsty I actually smiled through most of the book. I love the characters, their relationships, and the honesty between the characters. The narration was great! I always love anything that Wen and Kai does. I definitely recommend this book.

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Neighbors Fake Relationship

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Fake relationship. I love this trope. Yes, it’s totally predictable, but it’s such a fun journey. I love watching the confirmed bachelor fall from grace. Brought to his knees by an unsuspecting siren. That’s exactly what happened to neighbours Kayla and Carter when they make a pact to fake date for the benefit of their interfering parents, who want them to be happy and settled in love. My first read by Ayala Asher, and it was sweet, sexy and entertaining, I loved how Kayla never denied the possibility of falling in love, not so naive that she would think it an impossibility. Carter on the other hand was probably going to deny love and marriage to his dying day. I listened to the audio version which was narrated by that fabulous duet, Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross, both such relatable narrators.

Sweet, Sexy and Entertaining

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