Holly Bennett thought Christmas would be magical this year—her boyfriend of five years was finally going to propose, and she couldn’t wait to share the news with her family. But instead of a ring, she found Ryan in bed with another woman. Heartbroken and furious, she still had to attend a family dinner with a fiance, especially with her father wanting her to get married before he succumbed to the cancer in his body. Enter Ethan Blake, her ridiculously gorgeous new neighbor who just moved into the estate. Ethan is the last person Holly expects to help her out of her predicament. But Ethan has his own reasons for stepping in. An enthralling proposition and a chance to act normal considering his family's dangerous ties which he's trying to distance himself. When Holly and Ethan strike a deal—a fake Christmas relationship that helps her save face—it seems like the perfect solution. But there are rules: Sell the story of their whirlwind romance Share an apartment for the holidays (because newlyweds don’t live apart, obviously). Absolutely no falling in love— The arrangement quickly spirals out of control when Holly's father slowly gets better instead. Ethan’s devilish smirks and stolen kisses leave her questioning whether their act is as fake as she planned. But when Ryan tries to worm his way back into Holly’s life, and secrets from Ethan’s past threaten their fragile bond, they’re forced to confront the truth: what started as a Christmas arrangement might just be the most real thing they’ve ever had.