Stella Bloom's cherished Lovelight Farms, a Christmas tree farm inherited from her grandparents, is on the brink of collapse. Plagued by dead trees, a raccoon infestation in the Santa barn, and mysteriously missing shipments, the farm is far from the winter wonderland Stella envisions. Desperate to save her legacy, Stella enters a high-stakes contest hosted by influencer Evelyn St. James, hoping the $100,000 prize and publicity will alleviate their financial woes. There's just one major hurdle: her application falsely claims she co-owns the farm with her boyfriend. With no such person in her life, Stella finds an unlikely solution in her best friend, Luka Peters. What begins as an innocent stop for hot chocolate quickly escalates into a fake-dating scheme, thrusting Luka into the role of Stella’s romantic partner and co-owner. As they navigate the complexities of their fabricated relationship, pretending for the cameras and the contest, the line between performance and genuine affection begins to blur, making this holiday season a potentially life-changing one for both of them.
Critical Reception
"Praised as one of Amazon's Best Romances, "Lovelight Farms" has charmed readers with its festive spirit and heartwarming fake-dating trope."