What happens when two online rivals are forced into a fake relationship for the holidays? Pure, festive mayhem. Ava Bell writes swoony holiday romances with cinnamon roll heroes. Soren Pembry is the reigning king of morally gray fantasy villains. When their onstage debate at a book signing turns into viral gold, their publicists hatch a fake date through Christmas, boost both their brands, and survive four bookish events side by side. Ava thinks Soren’s smirk is infuriating. Soren thinks Ava’s eye rolls are addicting. But as the fake flirtation starts to feel real—and secrets begin to slip to the surface—the line between content and connection starts to blur. She’s terrified of heartbreak. He’s done pretending to be heartless. And this Christmas, going viral might just mean falling in love. Perfect for fans of forced proximity, slow-burn rivals-to-lovers, and peppermint-scented tension that melts even the iciest hearts.