Mobility Mom Book Shelf: Hers for the Holidates By: Irene Bahrd(Audio Review)

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Book Description

The holidays are stressful enough for Andrea, but discovering her boyfriend cheated makes them unbearable. Showing up to Thanksgiving solo is not an option.

With the family gatherings mere days away, Savannah—the gorgeous local coffee shop owner who’s starred in one too many of Andrea’s daydreams—offers to pose as her girlfriend. It’s the perfect solution to dodge both of their family’s dreaded questions about when they’ll be settling down.

What begins as a simple plan to get through the holidays together soon turns into an entire season of shared traditions, laughter, and stolen glances. But pretending to be in love is a lot harder when their feelings are quickly becoming anything but fake. Now Andrea has to figure out if she was only Savannah’s for the holidays… or if she’s found a love that lasts beyond fake dates and matcha lattes.

About Irene Bahrd

Irene Bahrd is a feisty Capricorn and one of the most avid readers you will ever meet. Her favorite genres to read or write include romantic comedies, political romance, romantasy, and the occasional contemporary or dark romance.

She started her writing journey as a dare from a friend, after recounting dating stories from her early twenties. They inspired her to write spicy romantic comedies and parodies that feature a variety of book boyfriends—though most are cinnamon roll golden retrievers. Many of her stories contain LGBTQIA+, disabled, and neurodivergent characters.

Irene can be found on Instagram and TikTok under @irenebahrdauthor

My Thoughts

Hers for the Holidates by Irene Bahrd is a warm, cozy, slow-burn sapphic romance with the perfect blend of humor, heart, and holiday heat. This feel-good story delivers everything I want in a holiday rom-com—fake dating, forced proximity, chaotic family gatherings, and two women who have no idea how obvious their chemistry is. The wonderful narration by MK Blackwood and Paige Reisenfeld truly enhances this charming holiday read.

The holidays are stressful enough for Andrea (Andi), whose heartbreak from a cheating boyfriend makes showing up to Thanksgiving solo simply unbearable. Enter Savannah (Savy), the gorgeous local coffee shop owner who has starred in one too many of Andrea's daydreams. Savy offers to pose as Andi’s girlfriend, the perfect solution to dodge both of their families' dreaded questions about settling down. Little does Savy know that Andi likes her too.

Andrea’s heartbreak sets the stage, but Savannah’s charm steals the show from the moment she offers to be her "holiday girlfriend." What begins as a simple plan to get through the holidays together soon turns into an entire season of shared traditions, laughter, and stolen glances. Their dynamic is sweet, flirty, and packed with those delicious little moments that make you grin: late-night confessions, accidental touches, and all the slow-building tension of two people trying (and failing) not to fall for each other.

I loved watching their “for now” arrangement blur into something tender, hopeful, and real. This FF novella is very fast-paced and a must-read, delivering a great holiday escapism with just enough spice and all the emotional payoff you want. The captivating performances of MK Blackwood and Paige Reisenfeld really bring the intimacy and humor to life. Now Andrea has to figure out if she was only Savannah’s for the holidays, or if she’s found a love that lasts beyond fake dates and matcha lattes. If you love fake dating, cozy vibes, and two lovable heroines who stumble into the real thing, this one will warm you right through winter.