Holiday Hideaway

A Short Story

By: Mary Kay Andrews

Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky

From New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews comes a charming holiday romance about a newly single thirtysomething whose unauthorized vacation rental turns into a hilarious game of hide-and-seek when the new owner unexpectedly shows up.

Tilly Farriday isn’t feeling very jolly this season. Recently divorced and broke, she’s squatting in one of her rental agency’s properties until her new home is ready. The sprinkles on top of the burnt Christmas cookie that is her life? The new owner shows up early, forcing Tilly to hide in the attic to save her job…and what remains of her dignity.

George Holloway is here to sell his granduncle’s house—and to reconsider whether he and his fiancée are right for each other. Amid home repairs, George notices strange noises and missing food, but as much as he gets his rental agent on the phone, Tilly dodges every invitation to meet. He’s sure that someone’s here with him, and it’s certainly not the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, or Future.

As Tilly and George circle each other, they both wonder where their lives are headed and if, maybe, meeting each other is just the Christmas miracle they need.

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Critic reviews

“Narrator Eva Kaminsky provides great character differentiation in this second-chance romance, and her energetic delivery enhances the comedic aspect of the story.… Kaminsky's pace is excellent, and her acting range is displayed even among the small cast of characters.”—AudioFile Magazine

Very enjoyable way to spend two hours!!

I really enjoyed listening to this clean, sweet short romance… and I’m sure you will too!! Narrated very well!!

Fun!

This was a fun quick listen! wish it had been longer and more fleshed out!

Fun little quirky story

Wasn’t really much of a Christmas theme but it was cute storyline. The feel good ending without too much drama was great.

Quick and Cute ❤️🎄🥓💙

This was a cute story that has Tilly hiding out when George unexpectedly shows up to get the house ready to sell. It’s comical to see how she hides out, until she has to reveal herself.

George is good example of a man who had put himself into a life he wants out of, and eventually gets to where he wants to be.

A cute, quick read.

Narrators do a good job.

Castaway meets Prince charming

Delightful! A temporarily homeless divorcee hides our in a vacant vacation rental only to be surprised by the heir moving in to renovate. She manages to keep her presence secret, but then something happens that changes everything.