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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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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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This is a sweet neighbour to lover story.
I enjoyed to listen to it.

The narrator Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross did a great job with this book.

First time a listened/read anything from the author Ayla Asher, not the last.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

His Holiday Pact!

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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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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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Main characters in this book are Kayla and Carter, read beautifully by Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross. Can I just say, Wen can read me to sleep anytime, that voice ......
The story although only 4 &1/2 hours on audio is short compared to most audios i listen to, but I didn’t feel cheated. It flowed really well, and I lost track of the time as I listened to the story unfold.
Carter has commitment issues, and I couldn’t really blame him. Watching his parents marriage fall apart, and then the divorce, it’s enough to put a man off for life. And Carter’s got enough lust to go around, why have one when you can have many?
Kayla has a great job and a pretty good life, but if she’s not married then her mother thinks she hasn’t really achieved anything!
Being neighbours and friends, they band together and pretend to be a couple for the Christmas season. But Kayla knows it’s not real, Carter never dates the same girl twice, and she doubts he’d date her anyway! And she’s only helping him out, it’s sad about his mother, so anything Kayla can do to help Carter make his mother’s life happy is ok with her. And anyway he’s keeping her mother off of her back.
It’s fun, it’s saucy, it’s sad in places, it’s saucy, and it’s a holiday romance (and did I mention it’s steamy?!)
I listened to most of the audio whilst walking to work (and I did stumble a few times at where the story went😉) but there were also a few moments I had to laugh.....
It’s a predictable Christmas story. But it’s well worth a listen too.
Have a feeling it’s going to a favourite on my Christmas list (yes I have a reading/listening list for most occasions)
And I think I’m going to have to get the book too.

Amazon read

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What a sweet and romantic holiday story! Kayla has a super hot neighbor, one that teases her and seems to have a revolving door. Carter has given up on true relationships. After bad news for Carter and too much pressure from Kayla’s mom they form a plan. I really enjoy the voices, they are both talented narrators who bring the joy, sexiness and love the author wrote about.

Carter and Kayla...

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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 loved the dual narrators of Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross, both of these narrators brought the characters to life.

This is a lovely listen to . A great romance story, with enough steamy scenes to please everyone. The characters will make you smile and want everything to work out.

We have Kayla and Carter who make a pact , to pretend to be in a romantic relationship, to please and keep their families off their backs.

Its Christmas and anything can happen.

A feel good and well written book

Joy

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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.

🎧Audiobook Obsession

Neighbors Fake Relationship

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ok here we have a new author ayla asher and shes amazing!!! where have you been all my life.a breath of fresh air a real change around no you 25yr old stick thin female character a woman in her 30s successful has amazing friends.a little on the curvy not much confidence but beautiful. great sexy time lots of laughs not boring no long drawn out drama just enough up's and downs.dont miss this book

100 stars

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Ayla Asher, where have you been hiding? This is my first listen of hers, and I loved it! Quick, easy fake romance, and I was invested completely in this couple. Kayla is constantly being bothered by her mother about finding a boyfriend. Her neighbor across the hall, Carter has a sick mother who would love to see her son settled before she goes. So what do these too do? They make a deal for the holidays. When the lines between real and fake begin to blur, what happens though? Will their love survive past Christmas? I love these two. Kayla is not the model perfect woman. She is ordinary which makes this so much more realistic and fun for me! Carter, even though his reputation proceeds him turns out to have much more to him than expected. The families are warm and friendly and interfering and it's one of the best Christmas in July listens I have had!

Brought to life by Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross, the story is pure entertainment. These two bring out the chemistry in the characters from the first time they speak. They give the listen that feeling of warmth as well as passion, giving their characters good foundations. I loved their performance.

Christmas in July!

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