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The Holiday Affair (The High Cs Novels) Paperback – December 16, 2022

by Megan Alexandria (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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Katherine Holiday is traveling home for her sister's Christmas Wedding in Winter Haven, Michigan. Population: small. And with her surprise plus one, her boss and friend, Cal Parker.

Yes, that Cal Parker, the pop sensation and former boy band frontman. What starts as a bad joke quickly snowballs into a full-blown fake engagement, complete with lies, one bed, a bit of substance abuse, a jealous ex, and that special holiday magic.

This Dark Christmas Romance is a broody, friends-to-lovers comedy, but despite its themes, still promises a Happily Ever After.

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The Holiday Affair is Book 1 of the High Cs Novels. While novels can be read out of order, some may enjoy reading them as released to avoid minor spoilers.

READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED
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  1. Book 1 of 1
    The High Cs Novels
  2. Print length
    228 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    December 16, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.58 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-13
    979-8367654868
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BQ9FQ65S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (December 16, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 228 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8367654868
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.58 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Megan Alexandria

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Megan Alexandria is a Fantasy Romance and RomCom writer known for her love of making you ask 'How much worse can it get?' From werewolves and witches to historical, forbidden love, there's something for everyone who likes to hurt for their Happily Ever Afters.

When she's not writing, she's knee-deep in musical instruments, iced chai lattes, and her office, a.k.a. book trove.

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C.D. McKenna
5.0 out of 5 stars A Romance Read for Anytime of the Year
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2023
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This was an incredibly fun and refreshing read. With undertones of self-worth and resilience, it still held a very strong theme in the romance department.

It was fun to be whisked away with two characters with strong chemistry and even more rewarding to pick up a book that was so easy to read.

This is a good palate cleanser for readers of any genre who are looking to be whisked away. Alexandria had a blast writing this - it's obviously felt through each and every page, and that kind of passion is hard to come by from writer to reader.
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single mom
5.0 out of 5 stars I want a Cal of my own!
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023
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Seriously, I want a Cal. This book definitely had the 'Hallmark' traits of big-city to small-town return at the holidays - but Megan Alexandria switches things up and you can't read fast enough to take it all in! All the detail, all the scenes to make you want to laugh, groan, sigh, catch your breath and wonder if you can reach through the page and hug/kiss/punch a character or two. I read this in one sitting, even taking it with me as I wandered about the house to fix tea and let the dogs out because I could not put it down.
And I still want my own Cal for Christmas. Santa, make it happen!
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D. M. Sonntag
4.0 out of 5 stars A heartfelt Hallmark movie in book form with witty writing and fourth-wall-breaking
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
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Even though I'm not a big romance reader as of late, I absolutely loved this book. I’m not a Hallmark movie watcher either, but the author has such a natural wittiness about her way of writing that she makes a bit of fun with the cheesy tropes. There’s literally a scene making fun of the “oh no one bed whatever shall we do” and then the next chapter jokes that the Hallmark Gods had punished them. There were so many other hilarious scenes or lines that had me cackling.

It’s a fake engagement trope that follows the 11 steps of romance, and the Dark Moment had me so frustrated (in a good way!) internally screaming “you idiot don’t just make an assumption and run off just talk!” I couldn’t put it down after that and finished shortly after. Another part I was absolutely hooked, immersed, and forgot I was reading a book was two-thirds in. It was deep is all I can say.

My only critique was that the formatting threw me off in one scene. The author switches font styles during certain moments, and I think it works fine when the main character is on the phone as you get that “not physically there” aspect. In the scene that threw me, the speaker with a different font was physically in the room.
 
Overall it was a solid book that I very much enjoyed and would highly recommend! It’s a perfect book to read during the holidays (I was literally standing in line at the post office where everyone was shipping out Christmas gifts, myself included), though you can really read it at any time.

I cannot wait to meet the other C’s!!
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dapperdanWV
5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous, Witty, excellent debut for the HIGH Cs
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2023
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A GOOD read indeed! Cal and Katherine had an immediate chemistry and humor that drew me in, but the depth of the story is what kept the pages flipping. The trauma each had endured and adversity along the way piqued my curiosity as to how it would come together. Looking forward to reading more from the High Cs Novels.
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S.D. Pegram
5.0 out of 5 stars Edgy Hallmark
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2022
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I devoured this book while I was supposed to be working! Perfect for the holidays if you find Hallmark movies to be a bit _too_ saccharine.
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Taylor Reed
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2023
I absolutely loved this story. I was gasping at the remarks and falling in love with them before chapter 3, Its got chemistry, real emotions and of course some heated drama. I'll be waiting for book two for sure!
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SMW
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read any time of year!
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2023
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I was immediately sucked into this book. The chemistry and humor between Katherine and Cal was so natural. Both characters were likable, and their interactions flowed well.

Don’t let the winter setting and reference to Holiday throw you. This story is enjoyable year-round.

If you enjoy adult contemporary romance that’s also a tad dark, you’re going to love this one!
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L. Meredith
5.0 out of 5 stars Smart. Witty. Romantic. Spicy!
Reviewed in Canada on January 23, 2023
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To say I loved this book would be a massive understatement. Let me try to put my adoration for Megan Alexandria's debut novel The Holiday Affair into words.

Right from the first lines you can see the chemistry between the two main characters, and as a consumer of romance that's what I yearn for. I instantly couldn't wait to see where these two characters would go and how they'd pull of their fake engagement (SPOILER: Not without some major malfunctions that'll make you LOL!)

On top of producing a top notch plot, Megan Alexandria made sure to add special little touches to add to the uniqueness of the story, and give it a modern feel.

I'm normally not one to read Christmas romances feeling that often they are a little too cheesy for my tastes, however The Holiday Affair has made my feelings toward this sub-genre grow ten sizes today. The author offers such a unique twist that it was a novel I couldn't put down and found myself reading far too late into the night.

If you are looking for a romance, this is the one you should buy!

Don't let the holiday feel make you postpone your purchase, this truly can be read any time of the year!
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asfletcher
5.0 out of 5 stars Read it in one sitting
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2022
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Oh my goodness. Better than any Hallmark movie. Loved every moment of this. Cal is my new book boyfriend. I'll play Kat in the movie they need to make of this book, just so I can meet a fake version of him and fake kiss him. (I'm kidding... Or am I?) ... Anyways, couldn't stop reading once I started, and now it's 2:30am, and I need to be up in four hours. Whoops!
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