The Nightmare Before Kissmas

Name: The Nightmare Before Kissmas
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781804951521
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By Sara Raasch

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Halloween and Christmas collide in the sweetest, sexiest crossover romcom of the year! Two royal princes, one fake competition - but will it be trick...or treat? Coal might be the Prince of Christmas but, honestly, he'd rather skip it this year. Wouldn't you when your father,... Read More

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Halloween and Christmas collide in the sweetest, sexiest crossover romcom of the year! Two royal princes, one fake competition - but will it be trick...or treat?

Coal might be the Prince of Christmas but, honestly, he'd rather skip it this year. Wouldn't you when your father, the reigning Santa, has turned it into nothing more than the family's latest PR stunt?

But even Coal couldn't predict his father's latest move - announcing Coal's engagement (much to his surprise) to his best friend, Princess Iris of Easter, to unite their families for the perfect holiday photo moment.

When a rival arrives to challenge for the princess' hand, Coal is suddenly face to face with a past mistake - Hex, the deliciously handsome Prince of Halloween.

As they spend more and more time together, Coal finds himself drawn to Hex. But scuppering Santa's plans and falling for Christmas's biggest rival would be a complete disaster... wouldn't it?

Featuring fun, fake dating, and plenty of spice, The Nightmare Before Kissmas is the perfect holiday romance to get you in the seasonal spirit!

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804951521

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 October 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 258g

Pages: 368

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Sara Raasch grew up among the cornfields of Ohio and currently lives in the historical corridor of southeastern Virginia. She is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books for young adults. In her debut adult novel, Raasch offers readers all the joy, irreverent wit, and crackling sexiness of your favorite sweet-as-a candy-cane holiday romp.

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