Acting Merry by Martha Keyes: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

She brought him to save her pride, but what if he steals her heart?

When Reese Cameron learns that her annual friend’s Christmas getaway will include her ex coming as her friend’s plus one, she considers a few options:

1. Stay home and nurse her pride
2. Break her leg skiing for a rock-solid excuse not to go
3. Ask someone to come as her fake boyfriend

Enter Cole Bradley. He may be a contractor rather than an actor, but he’s convincing enough at the boyfriend gig to make Reese question if it’s really all an act. But Cole has a strict two-date policy, and Reese’s heart isn’t built for casual. Which means she may leave this holiday getaway with her pride intact—and her heart broken.

Acting Merry is a closed-door holiday romcom novella filled with fake dating, festive banter, and all the swoony vibes—without the spice.

The Author

Whitney Award-winning author Martha Keyes hails from Utah and received a BA in French Studies and a Master of Public Health.

Her route to becoming an author has been full of twists and turns, but she’s finally settled into something she loves. Researching, daydreaming, and snacking have become full-time jobs, and she couldn’t be happier about it. When she isn’t writing, she is honing her photography skills, looking for travel deals, and exploring foreign countries with her family.

Book Review

It's no secret that I LOVE a fun meet-cute... and this one certainly fits the bill! I won't give anything away, but trust me, it's a fun one that you'll want to see for yourself... and one that had me smiling right from the start of the story. And it only got better from there! Cole and Reese were the absolute cutest together! Right from that very first meeting, they just seemed to have the most effortless dynamic between them... from their fun banter to the way they both just rolled with the unexpected fake dating with a basic stranger--twice-- there was just a lot to love about these two. And that chemistry? My goodness! They may have been playing the part, but that chemistry was undeniable. Their story was a perfect blend of holiday cheer and tradition with tender moments that will make you swoon, and I was here for all of it. This was definitely a quick read, but a perfect one for the holiday season... I loved it! I've enjoyed every one of Martha's holiday reads... but this one might just be a new favorite! 

Acting Merry is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language. 


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