I Really Can't Stay

A. R.'s Holiday Standalones

By: A.R. Rose

Narrated by: Angelina Rocca, TJ Clark

From author A. R. Rose comes a STANDALONE feel good holiday romance with fake dating, found family, and a cat named Potato....

A wise woman once told me no one should have to spend the holidays alone, and with my first Christmas after losing my family quickly approaching, I decide to take her advice to heart.

My plan is impulsive, but simple: create a dating profile and attend a few Christmas parties throughout the month to combat the loneliness.

Never in my wildest dreams did I expect an avalanche of messages full of men eager for me to be their "holidate." From office parties to family gatherings, there's no shortage of festivities to fill my calendar. And with my no strings rule, it should be simple, right?

That's what I thought, too. Until I meet someone who piques my interest in ways I never imagined, and I single-handedly redefine what it means to 'make an entrance.'

Now I can't help but wonder if the term falling in love is more literal than it seems.

Contains mature themes.

©2024 A.R. Rose (P)2025 Tantor Media

Such a cute holiday novella!

This was such a sweet and spicy holiday novella. I loved all of the cozy holiday and Christmas vibes.

Z is grieving such a tremendous loss. She is trying to get through the holidays the best she can when she runs (literally) into Miller.

Miller is just the sweetest guy! He cares so deeply for the people he loves.

The narrators did such an amazing job! I absolutely loved it.

Love it

This holiday romance is cozy, heartfelt, and full of charm. The “holidate” premise is fun and fresh, blending fake dating, found family, and festive magic with real emotional depth. The heroine’s journey through grief is handled with care, while the small-town hero who falls first delivers all the swoon. Add laugh-out-loud moments, holiday cheer, and a scene-stealing cat named Potato, and this story becomes impossible to resist.

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A sweet, emotional holiday romance that proves love can show up when you least expect it. 🎄❤️

Angelina Rocca and TJ Clark deliver a warm, emotional performance that perfectly captures the heart and charm of this holiday romance. The chemistry between them shines, balancing humor, vulnerability, and swoon-worthy moments with ease. Rocca brings depth and relatability to the heroine’s journey, while Clark’s performance as the small-town hero who falls first is pure holiday magic. Together, they elevate the fake dating, found family, and festive romance into an unforgettable listening experience.

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A cozy, heartfelt audio that makes you believe in love, laughter, and second chances—especially at Christmas. 🎄❤️