Smutty ski holiday fun!

This book is one of those that feels like it has ALL THE TROPES but actually manages to do it really well. Nick arrives for an annual holiday with his family and his best friend's family. Two slight issues. The best friend Chance isn't there, but Chance's annoying little sister Charlie is. For once, though, she wants to put differences aside and team up to stop both their mothers' horrible matchmaking plans.

So, yes, we have brother's best friend, enemies to lovers (she pranked him basically their whole childhood), fake dating (to avoid matchmaking), forced proximity (made to share a room) and only one bed (because of course there would be).

The sexual tension between them was off the charts. The dual POV worked really well here, as it gave chance to experience bits of the interactions from each side. I loved how Nick went all in with 'proving' to both families that he was serious about Charlie. And once the tension broke, the steam factor was HIGH. Shout out to Charlie's shameless attitude to her toy collection.... and Nick's enjoyment of it too.

Content warning that Charlie has a very bad relationship with her parents, and her mother in particular treats her cruelly. I thought this was handled really well, and was obsessed with Nick's reaction whenever someone was mean to Charlie, but please take care if this is a trigger for you.

This was my first book by this author and I'm excited to read more. Definitely one to try if you want a steamy winter read.

Thank you to the author for the free review copy. All thoughts are my own.