Gnome One Like You (The Wordplay Series #3)
The Author:
Tobie Carter
The Guest:
MK McFadden
The Synopsis:
She’s his best friend’s little sister. He’s the boy that got her sent away…
After being unceremoniously evicted from her craft shop right before Christmas, ambitious carpenter Dandelion Johnson must pick up shifts at her grandparents’ bakery to earn enough to sue her slummy landlord. Just trying to make it through the holidays, the last thing Andi needs is a distraction in the form of her brother’s best friend—the man who stole her heart years ago only to crush it in front of the entire high school. When her car breaks down in the middle of a snowstorm, she has no choice but to accept the ride home he offers.
Reformed bad boy and cutthroat lawyer Winchester Robinson’s grandmother refuses to retire and make him a partner at the family law firm until he convinces her he values something more than just his win-loss streak. Discovering his old flame stranded on the side of the road could solve his problem but facing down her protective big brother and his own feelings of unworthiness might be too big of a roadblock for him to overcome.
As the storm worsens, they’re forced to seek refuge at Win’s family’s house, where his Nana is staying for the holiday. Win seizes the opportunity and begs Andi to pretend to be his girlfriend for the weekend to appease Nana’s worries, offering to take on her lawsuit in exchange for the favor. Realizing it could be a Christmas blessing, Andi agrees. But Christmas cheer brings back old feelings neither want to face. This holiday season could bring the gift of a second chance…if they can move on from the past.
Show Notes:
- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- What if Frosty the Snowman was... hot?
- A small town romance trope we need to retire (00:07:15)
- Introducing today's book pick, Gnome One Like You (00:09:19)
- The story behind weird character names
- When the characters match each other's freak... *fans self*
- A few steamy sexcerpts
- Penis jokes keeping love playful in 2024 (00:33:48)
- Emotional maturity FTW
- The definitive Christmas Die Hard debate
- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:42:47)
- The 4th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin
Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:
- Kelly's picks: Santa Monica Baby by Kelly Reynolds, Snowed in with the Player by Rebecca Jenshak, Gigolo All the Way by JN Welsh
- MK's picks: The Holidays in L.A. series, "Nightmare Before Christmas"
- The Nashville Neighborhood series by Nikki Sloane
Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!
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