Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for Santa Maybe by Carla Luna  – a contemporary romantic comedy. Sit back and have yourself a merry little fauxmance—with a dashing Santa who just might make it real!

232 pages, Kindle Edition

November 19, 2024

Moon Manor Press

About the Book:

Rosie Gonzalez isn’t having a wonderful Christmas time. Not when she’s at risk of losing her job as assistant manager of the Duchess—Victoria’s oldest boutique hotel. If she and her team can’t bring in more guests by the end of December, she’ll be let go. Adding to her stress is a calendar filled with family gatherings where her mom will inevitably nag her for still being single. 

Drew Richardson isn’t faring much better. As if working alongside his ex at Northlife Fitness wasn’t bad enough, now she’s invited him to her December wedding. And since all his coworkers will be there, bailing isn’t an option. To get through it, he’ll need a plus-one for moral support. 

So, when Rosie recruits him to play Santa for her hotel’s activities, he also proposes a fake-dating scheme to benefit them both. Just for the holidays—nothing more. But as things between them turn from nice to naughty, they’ll have to decide whether a real relationship could be the best Christmas gift of all.

My Review:

If you’re looking for Christmas themed romantic comedies to add to your TBR, look no further than Santa Maybe by Carla Luna. This was such a fun, easy read that I gobbled up in a day. I only wish I could have read it by my Christmas tree, but our Thanksgiving decorations are still up!

This was such a charming take on the fake dating trope (which is a favorite of mine). Rosie and Drew have sparkling chemistry that they practically leap off the page! The cast of side characters round out the story and bring in a lot of humor. While this is open-door romance, it’s not too spicy. The setting of the old hotel was clever and vivid. And I adored the scenes with Rosie’s family. This is the first in the Duchess Hotel series which is set at a struggling boutique hotel in beautiful Victoria, B.C. (Canada). I can’t wait to read more!

About the Author:

Carla Luna writes contemporary romance with a dollop of humor and a pinch of spice. A former archaeologist, she still dreams of traveling to far-off places and channels that wanderlust into the settings of her stories. Her books have been called “escape reads,” ideal for perusing during a beachside vacation, a long flight, or a relaxing weekend at the lake.  When she’s not writing, she spends her time reading, baking, and taking long walks while listening to pop culture podcasts. Though she has roots in Los Angeles and Vancouver Island, she currently resides in Wisconsin with her family and her feisty Siberian cat.

Author Links:

Website:  https://www.carlalunabooks.com/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/casacullen

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/CarlaLunaAuthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlalunacullen/

Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3temHlw

BookBub Page: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/carla-luna

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