“From internationally bestselling Canadian author Hannah Mary McKinnon, writing as Holly Cassidy, comes a delightful enemies-to-lovers holiday rom-com set in the quaint town of Maple Falls, about a city girl and a small-town boy who compete in the town’s annual holiday games in order to win the right price for a Christmas shop, perfect for fans of The Hating Game and One Day in December.
One rivalry. Eight days until Christmas. Let the holiday games begin.
When LA-based real estate developer Bella Ross arrives in the sleepy, mountain town of Maple Falls, she has one mission: to acquire the local failing Christmas shop, Always Noelle, securing the promotion of her dreams. Nothing can get in her way. Except the shop owner’s stubborn grandson, Jesse Harrison.
Both refuse to budge, until an unlikely wager is struck: Bella and Jesse will compete in the Maple Falls Holiday Games, an annual tradition of eccentric feats of strength and skills. Winner decides the selling price. They’ll give each other a run for their money, but as the competition heats up, Bella and Jesse’s icy feelings toward each other begin to thaw. It’ll take a Christmas miracle for them to admit there’s a spark, but what if it’s just another game?”
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Hello, and welcome!
Maybe you glanced at my author photo and thought, “Wait a second, she looks familiar…” That’s because Holly Cassidy is a pseudonym. My real name is Hannah Mary McKinnon, and I’m the author of various internationally bestselling suspense novels including Never Coming Home, and The Revenge List. My first novel was a romantic-comedy, and as Holly Cassidy I’m returning to those roots while adding a sprinkle or ten of Christmas, my favourite holiday season.
Who is Holly Cassidy / Hannah Mary McKinnon?
I was born in the UK, grew up in Switzerland, and moved to Canada in 2010. I had a long career in IT recruitment before leaving the corporate world in favour of telling stories, and I love my second career. I live in Oakville, Ontario with my Canadian husband and our three grown sons. And when I say grown, I mean grown. At 5ft8 I’m officially the shorty-pants of the family!
What’s with the different names?
Writing suspense and romance under two different names makes it less confusing for my audience. We wouldn’t want you picking up a Hannah Mary McKinnon book expecting sweetness and light and instead finding murder and darkness between the pages – or vice-versa. While Hannah Mary McKinnon = darker stuff, pick up a Holly Cassidy novel and you’re guaranteed a happy ending. I promise!
Why Holly Cassidy?
There’s a story (of course there is)! “Holly” because I write holiday romantic comedies and it’s the epitome of festive. “Cassidy” because it means curly-haired (look at my photo and you’ll see how it fits), and “HC” stands for Happy Christmas. We thought it was cute and hope you do, too.
I hope you’ll enjoy exploring this site and my books, and that you’ll check out my suspense novels here.
Happy reading!
Holly Cassidy
(aka Hannah Mary McKinnon)
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Written By Holly Cassidy
Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews
First, I want to thank Holly Cassidy, Putnam, and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas-just don’t jinx the snow! Holly Cassidy’s The Christmas Wager read like a Hallmark Movie playing in my head! If you know me and how much I adore Hallmark Christmas Movies you know this is a huge compliment! This was such a cute, fun, easy read that will have you smiling!
The graphic designers did a fantastic job creating the book cover for the Christmas Wager! I loved how they captured the theme of the book in such a cartoonish way.
If Maple Falls is a real destination then sign me up for a road trip! I love how Holly made the small town so picturesque, warm and inviting!
I adored reading Jesse and Bella’s story!
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