Release Blitz + Review: "His for the Holidays" by Samantha Chase

I'm happy to take part in the release blitz celebrating "His for the Holidays" by Samantha Chase.

 

Interior designer Hannah Christy and cybersecurity specialist Gage Lawson have lived in the same apartment building for some time, but they never talked until they were trapped in an elevator together during a power outage shortly after Thanksgiving. They got to know each other pretty well in those few hours, sharing wine, cookies, and even a few kisses just before they were rescued. They left without exchanging phone numbers or making plans to see each other again, but when they run into each other in the lobby a few days later and Gage invites Hannah to his apartment for waffles, she accepts. A surprise visit from Gage's mother and one of his older sisters ends in Hannah pretending to be Gage's girlfriend for the holidays. Their fake relationship quickly turns into a real fling, but with Hannah planning to take a job in another state in the new year, their time together is limited. Will they really be able to say goodbye to each other when the time comes?

Hannah and Gage made a cute couple, and even though they were only dating for a short time, their relationship didn't feel like insta-love to me at all. I really liked how protective Gage was of Hannah, ensuring that his mother and her neighbors didn't monopolize her time with their decorating projects and prevent her from enjoying her vacation. As a self-admitted workaholic, Hannah really needed someone like Gage in her life who could help her find a better work-life balance. While I was, at times, frustrated with Hannah's tendency to run away when things got tough, I empathized with her feelings of not fitting in with her family and her disappointment in not receiving the promotion she had worked so hard for (and clearly deserved). 

Overall, "His for the Holidays" was a sweet story and I recommend it for all contemporary romance fans. I look forward to whatever Samantha Chase writes next.

*Review copy provided by the author via Valentine PR. All opinions expressed are my own.     

 

About "His for the Holidays"

What better way to unwind from the stress of a family Thanksgiving, than escaping with an armload of Christmas cookies?

Hannah Christy was eager to head home and devour her treats in solitude, while doing some prep work for the promotion she was vying for. Those plans came to a screeching halt... along with the elevator.... trapping her inside with her sexy neighbor.

After being trapped with his match-making family over Thanksgiving, getting stuck in an elevator was a welcome reprieve for Gage Lawson.

If it was up to him, he would gladly stay stranded well into the new year. Especially since his neighbor has a whole treasure trove of ideas on how to pass the time. The best Christmas cookies he's ever tasted. Delicious spiced wine. Fun getting-to-know-you games. It's the most holiday merriment he's had in a long while.

Somewhere in the midst of it all, Gage comes up with the perfect plan. A fake romance to help make both their family get-togethers more jolly! To his surprise, Hannah agrees to be his for the holidays. Yet with the mistletoe in full bloom, and her on his arm, Gage soon realizes their little Christmas show isn't enough. He wants her for real... and forever.

Roast the chestnuts and hang the stockings, Gage has a plan! With the help of the 55 and over residents, magical flurries, and a never-ending supply of hot cocoa with extra marshmallows, he's determined to show Hannah that Christmas is the most wonderful time of year to fall in love.