{"product_id":"not-home-alone-a-spicy-forced-proximity-enemies-to-lovers-romance-paperback","title":"Not Home Alone: A spicy, forced proximity, enemies to lovers romance - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKayley Loring\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShe just walked into her dream Christmas rental... and found her worst enemy already unpacked.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEternal optimist\u003cstrong\u003e Merrily Tucker\u003c\/strong\u003e is excited to spend Christmas in the most beautiful house in town; a twinkly, tinsel-lined rental that's just hers for the holidays. But inside is one big problem... the man who once turned her down in front of the whole of Holly Grove, irritatingly handsome, certified Grinch \u003cstrong\u003eGrant Moody\u003c\/strong\u003e. He says he's the owner. \u003cstrong\u003eAnd he's planning to spend Christmas here too.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe town might think he's a playboy, but Grant Moody is determined to spend his Christmas nights \u003cem\u003ealone\u003c\/em\u003e. Zero decorations, a ban on baked goods, and \u003cem\u003edefinitely\u003c\/em\u003e no holiday spirit. A mix-up with the rental company isn't going to get in his way. Even if the woman at his door is the irresistibly gorgeous one-who-got-away Merrily Tucker...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMerrily and Grant are both too stubborn to leave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBattling for control over what music plays on the speakers and heaving Christmas trees in and out of the house, they find themselves all tangled in tinsel. But Merrily's \"when I think about you, I touch my elf\" t-shirt has Grant's candy cane tingling in a way that begs the question...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecretly, do they actually want to be home alone \u003cem\u003etogether\u003c\/em\u003e this Christmas...?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity Christmas romance perfect for fans of Meghan Quinn, Lucy Score and Ali Hazelwood. Holiday cheer in female form + the six-foot grump she loves to hate = the perfect festive read. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTROPES: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForced proximity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnemies-to-lovers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFake dating\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003cem\u003eNot Home Alone\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eAll the holiday feels!... Filled my heart with all of the Christmas cheer! I couldn't get enough\u003c\/strong\u003e of Merrily and Grant... \u003cstrong\u003ehad me snort-laughing and blushing at the same time\u003c\/strong\u003e... The spicy, undeniable chemistry between Merrily and Grant was hot right from the start... \u003cstrong\u003eDownright swoony... I LOVED this book... Will make merry in your heart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eI absolutely LOVED this book...\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eI haven't read a book this good in a while \u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026amp; I think it will be a repeat read come Christmas time! \u003cstrong\u003e10\/10!\u003c\/strong\u003e\" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eI loved this.\u003c\/strong\u003e So much fun... I smiled SO much reading this book. And \u003cstrong\u003eI highlighted every word... *swoon*... Had me laughing. I loved it\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eI would absolutely read it again\u003c\/strong\u003e, and now I want to continue the series despite having never read Kayley Loring before this... \u003cstrong\u003eEasily up there with my top 5 favorite Christmas romances I've ever read\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eEverything I want in a cozy Christmas romance\u003c\/strong\u003e... Funny, warm and full of heart and I loved the \u003cem\u003eHome Alone\u003c\/em\u003e references... \u003cstrong\u003eKeeps the laughs coming\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eSuch a fun Christmas romance! \u003c\/strong\u003eI loved the grumpy\/sunshine dynamic between Merrily and Grant, and their banter was easily \u003cstrong\u003emy favorite\u003c\/strong\u003e part... All the cozy small-town Christmas vibes I wanted, with \u003cstrong\u003eplenty of spice\u003c\/strong\u003e mixed in. Such a cute, quick, festive read that would be \u003cstrong\u003eperfect to pick up during the holiday season!\u003c\/strong\u003e\" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 308\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67893801680986,"sku":"9781807223663","price":24.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6698\/3258\/files\/16vo9AVrn39781807223663.webp?v=1793318556","url":"https:\/\/preppypeacock.myshopify.com\/products\/not-home-alone-a-spicy-forced-proximity-enemies-to-lovers-romance-paperback","provider":"Preppy Peacock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}