I Really Can't Stay

A standalone holiday romance by A. R. Rose, this feel-good story follows a woman navigating her first Christmas after a personal loss by creating a fake dating profile to find companionship. As she attends various festive events and receives numerous offers to be someone's "holidate," her plans are pleasantly upended when she meets someone unexpected. Blending fake dating, found family, and charming moments, the story explores the joys and surprises of the holiday season.