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    A Fake Boyfriend For Christmas
    A Fake Boyfriend For Christmas
    A Fake Boyfriend For Christmas
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    A Fake Boyfriend For Christmas

    By Suzanne D. Williams

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    It'd seemed so easy when she'd planned this. She'd hire a boyfriend, make sure he understood the story she'd concocted, and they'd pretend to be a couple for two weeks. Nothing could go wrong with that as long as they had a mutual understanding first. When she got back, she'd say they'd broken up. No more Donald. No more lies.

    Carley Schaeffer ran from home at age nineteen, trying to escape a bad memory. Now, twenty-four, she's returning for Christmas. But there's a problem. She's spent all that time creating a boyfriend who doesn't exist. He's perfect, successful, smart, and kind. He's also sexy, with a heart-stopping smile and two sky-blue eyes.

    But maybe she's over-dramatized him a bit. Because now, her mom wants to meet him. Not possible. Or is it?

    She could hire someone. One fake boyfriend to smile and act real for two weeks, a couple gifts she's purchased in advance, and she'll make it through Christmas with her lie intact. Except, she didn't count on her imposter being Brice Vaneck or a miracle changing her heart.

    A sweet Christmas novella sharing the romance of the season by best-selling author, SUZANNE D. WILLIAMS.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSuzanne D. Williams
    Release dateFeb 13, 2022
    ISBN9781386629566
    A Fake Boyfriend For Christmas
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    Suzanne D. Williams

    Best-selling author, Suzanne D. Williams, is a native Floridian, wife, mother, and photographer. She is the author of both nonfiction and fiction books. She writes a monthly column for Steves-Digicams.com on the subject of digital photography, as well as devotionals and instructional articles for various blogs. She also does graphic design for self-publishing authors. She is co-founder of THE EDGE. To learn more about what she’s doing and check out her extensive catalogue of stories, visit http://suzanne-williams-photography.blogspot.com/ or link with her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/suzannedwilliamsauthor.

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      A Fake Boyfriend For Christmas - Suzanne D. Williams

      SUZANNE D. WILLIAMS

      Feel-Good Romance

      © 2015 A FAKE BOYFRIEND FOR CHRISTMAS by Suzanne D. Williams

      www.feelgoodromance.com

      www.suzannedwilliams.com

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the publisher.

      This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. Any similarity to actual people, organizations, and/or events is purely coincidental.

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      CHAPTER 1

      CHAPTER 2

      CHAPTER 3

      CHAPTER 4

      CHAPTER 5

      CHAPTER 6

      CHAPTER 7

      CHAPTER 8

      CHAPTER 1

      She could do this. She could do this. She could do this because no way was she showing up at home, single and alone. Her mom would promptly foist Justin Tidwell off on her, and that meant hours and hours of conversation about stocks and investments.

      Plus, she’d have to admit she’d lied. The fallout from that would be horrific.

      This way, she solved everything. Her mom would be happy to finally meet her significant other. Justin would have to leave her be. And she’d have somebody warm to cuddle with. Even if he wasn’t real.

      The elevator halted on the fourth floor, and the doors opened to a puff of metallic air. Carley paused briefly, dried her palms on her skirt, and patted her hair into place. Professional, she needed to act professional. These people did this all the time, no need for her to look pathetic.

      Darling’s Companions, she read on the door. She gulped, what little confidence she’d gained, slipping.

      No. I’m going to do this, she said, rebuilding it. I am. I will.

      She dashed forward, flinging the door open before she could change her mind.

      The waiting area could have been a doctor’s office. Padded chairs circled a low-seated coffee table stacked with women’s magazines. An enormous vase of Christmas-themed flowers hid the face of a middle-aged woman seated behind the front desk.

      The woman caught her gaze and smiled. Good morning. Welcome to Darling’s Companions. How can I help you?

      Carley stepped up to the counter, placing one hand atop. I need to hire someone to take a trip.

      A trip? the woman asked, her manicured eyebrows lifting.

      Carley nodded. I have to go home for two weeks and ... She paused. I guess there’s no way to do this except by telling the truth. You ... you probably hear these crazy stories all the time ....

      The woman smiled, curving red-rouged lips. I’ve heard some unusual ones. Why don’t you tell me yours?

      Her mouth dry, Carley swallowed. My mom thinks I’m dating a guy named Donald Monahan. He’s six-foot-one, sexy as all get out, with the most amazing eyes. I figured if I’m going to invent the guy, I might as well make it good.

      Her pulse sped, the throb of it swishing loud in her ears.

      I guess ... I shouldn’t have done that because now ... I’m in a pickle. If I go home by myself, I know me, I’ll end up admitting it, and that means an entire Christmas holiday with Justin. Not ... not that he’s horrible, but he’s boring. You ... you get the picture.

      The woman released an amused laugh. I do. Perfectly.

      Donald ... he’s an ad exec, or I said he was ... runs his own company. He’s very successful. I ... I even made up some of the ads he’s done. I may have embellished too much. Anyhow, I need to hire someone to play the part, and you came recommended. I know it’s last minute, though, so maybe you don’t have a right guy ... or maybe they’re all busy ... Aware she was babbling, Carley snapped her mouth shut.

      The woman tapped on several computer keys and appeared to study the screen. We are busy, yes. This is, in fact, our busiest time of the year next to Valentine’s Day. Most of our escorts don’t take trips either.

      Carley’s hopes plunged. Hadn’t she told herself that? What were the chances they’d have someone willing to go somewhere and live a lie for two weeks? Someone who looks like the guy in her dreams.

      But ... The woman spun the screen around. This is Brice Vaneck. He’s available and seems to fit your description.

      Carley stared, stunned, at the cutie on the screen. Light brown hair, chiseled features, broad shoulders, and two of the most stunning blue eyes. He’s ... he’s ... wow.

      A new thought struck her.

      Why’s he free? If he’s been rejected ... and I can’t see why ... there’d be a reason and ...

      The woman laughed. Nothing as dramatic as that. He’s simply untested.

      Untested? What’s that mean?

      The woman turned the screen forward again. He’s new. He hasn’t any experience. A lot of young men sign up, but find they can’t follow through. Many of our clients are older woman, past sixty, with a penchant for thirty-year-olds. That often proves to be ... distasteful.

      Oh.

      That made sense. It also made her wonder about people. She set it aside.

      If you’d like to speak with him, then I’ll set a meeting up.

      No. No need to talk. Carley pushed her credit card across the counter. I have to have a boyfriend for Christmas or eat crow for two weeks. I can’t. I won’t. He looks perfect. Sign me up.

      The woman took her card and flashed her another smile. Wonderful. I just need a little information to get you started ...

      Carley dropped the glossy flyer beneath her friend’s nose and took a seat, her purse falling at her feet. She shrugged her coat off and stuffed her gloves inside a front pocket.

      The warmth inside the coffee shop had driven more than the usual number of people off the frozen Chicago streets. Customers sat elbow-to-elbow, the air fragrant with a multitude of scrumptious scents.

      She sipped her own cup, savoring the richly-brewed liquid.

      You did it? Violet asked.

      I did it. She slid a four-by-six photo overtop the flyer. Meet Brice Vaneck, aka Donald Monahan.

      Violet released a long, low whistle. Geez Louise, he’s fine. Good choice.

      Well ... Carley extended the word.

      Violet’s forehead wrinkled.

      "He was the only guy available to take the trip."

      Violet leaned back, one arm falling into her lap. You mean, they have more like him?

      Carley laughed, jittery. Apparently. Except they’re all taken up by sixty-year-old women.

      Violet’s eyes widened. Wish I was sixty.

      Carley took another swig of her coffee. Anyhow, he’s bought and paid for. I’m supposed to hear from him tonight.

      Concern rose on Violet’s face. You didn’t get to meet him first?

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