Unsubscribe from Christmas

By: Shari Malin

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

She’s doing it for the likes. He’s doing it for the money. The internet is falling in love, but they’re about to fall apart.

Chloe Vane is the queen of the "Clean Girl Aesthetic"—until a hot mic catches her mocking her own followers, turning her from internet darling to Public Enemy #1. Desperate to save her imploding career, she accepts a lifeline: a sponsorship to livestream a "perfect, rustic Christmas" off the grid.

There’s just one problem. The cabin is double-booked.

Sam Thorne doesn’t care about algorithms or engagement rates. He just wants to finish renovating his family cabin, sell it to escape the ghost of his past, and disappear. But when a blizzard traps him with the high-maintenance influencer, he’s stuck.

When Chloe’s followers spot Sam in the background (wearing nothing but a towel), the internet goes wild for the mystery "lumberjack boyfriend." Seeing a chance to fix her reputation and his bank account, they strike a deal: Sam plays the part of the devoted handyman partner, and Chloe splits the sponsorship money so he can fix the roof.

But as Chloe trades her ring light for a flashlight, the lines blur. She discovers that Sam’s calloused hands are surprisingly gentle, and Sam realizes that beneath the beige filters, Chloe is smarter—and messier—than she lets on.

But secrets don’t stay offline forever. Sam is hiding a broken heart, and Chloe is hiding a recording that proves she hasn’t changed at all. When the truth buffers, they’ll have to decide if their connection is real, or just another filter to swipe away.