The Trouble With Christmas

**The Trouble With Christmas** is a fake relationship romance book that was released on December 1, 2022.

## Timeline

### Preceded By:

Rejected: The Alpha's Obsession(November 28, 2022)

## Summary

Suzanne St. Michelle

Suzanne wants nothing more than to find herself as an artist and step out of her mother's shadow this Christmas. She's fun, driven, talented, and ready to prove herself. When rugged, handsome Joshua Grady literally rides up on horseback through the Colorado snow, all her best-laid plans fly out the window, especially when she needs to conjure up a fake boyfriend ASAP.

Joshua Grady has lived in small-town Colorado his entire life and he doesn't take kindly to strangers, especially strange women driving busted-up 70s vans down his country road. Rugged, gruff, and built more for ranching than decorating Christmas trees, Grady is in for a surprise and a lot more ugly sweaters than he would like this holiday season.

Chiseled, stony Joshua Grady rides up on horseback through a flurry of snow and shakes up all your Colorado vacation plans. When you tell your mom a little white lie about your amazing new boyfriend — who doesn’t exist — can you keep your fake love fake under the mistletoe with this rugged hunk?

#### **Chapter 1: Welcome To Credence**

> *Chiseled, stony Joshua Grady rides up on horseback through a flurry of snow and shakes up all your Colorado vacation plans. When you tell your mom a little white lie about your amazing new boyfriend — who doesn’t exist — can you keep your fake love fake under the mistletoe with this rugged hunk?*
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#### **Chapter 2: Two Muses**

> *Joshua Grady may be a gruff rancher who you're constantly arguing with, but when his face also becomes your new painting inspiration, can you keep your art under wraps?*
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#### **Chapter 3: See You At Lumberjack's**

> *You and Grady seem to be locked in a constant push and pull, but when you head to Lumberjack's to blow off some steam, things somehow get steamier than you planned.*
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#### **Chapter 4: A Modest Proposal**

> *Your parents are expecting to find you in Colorado with a cozy Christmas boyfriend. The only trouble is, you don't have one. Will Grady take you up on your unusual offer... and will kissing be involved?*
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#### **Chapter 5: The Practice Run**

> *You and Grady will soon have to convince your parents that you're a couple in love. You know what they say, practice makes perfect!*
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#### **Chapter 6: Winter Games**

> *Your parents are here and it's time to lay your fake relationship on thick. But are matching ugly holiday sweaters and three kisses a day enough?*
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#### **Chapter 7: News Travels Fast**

> *Your parents have fallen under the spell of your love lie, but news in Credence travels faster than a herd of angsty reindeer. Will the wrong people get the right idea?*
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#### **Chapter 8: You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinsh**

> *Meet Credence's most unpopular resident, Mr. Grinsh. He's ready to buy and destroy the town. Can you and Grady find a way to prevent it?*
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#### **Chapter 9: Sky Full Of Stars**

> *You and Grady, left alone in a snowy forest, have to make your way back to the cabin alone. But in the meantime, will you fall under the spell of a starry sky, and Grady's stormy gaze?*
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#### **Chapter 10: Hot And Cold**

> *You've got a lot to prove. Grady's aunt wants to know exactly how you feel about him, and Mr. Grinsh wants to bulldoze right over you. Can you stand up to the scrutiny of all of Credence, Colorado?*
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#### **Chapter 11: Fantasy Fulfilled**

> *You and Grady are about to do something you can't take back. Will your time under the covers change everything?*
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#### **Chapter 12: The Bethany Situation**

> *Grady's aunt just dropped a bombshell in the form of a mysterious stranger named Bethany. What does she have to do with Grady and will she destroy your holiday plans?*
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#### **Chapter 13: The Bachelor**

> *Grady needs your help to prepare for the big Credence Bachelor Auction! But the question of the day is... who will make the winning bid?*
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#### **Chapter 14: Snowed In**

> *A blizzard is enveloping Credence. Will the winds of change force you and Grady to get closer than ever?*
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#### **Chapter 15: Just Us**

> *The world outside is frozen and chaotic. Inside the cabin with Grady, things are just heating up. But is that a good thing?*
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#### **Chapter 16: Christmas Eve Miracles**

> *Time to stuff your stocking with a bit of confidence, because telling the truth is the only way forward.*
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#### **Chapter 17: Ice Queen**

> *Joshua Grady, standing in the snow, just confessed that he has feelings for you. Can you prove yourself as an artist with Grady on the brain?*
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#### **Chapter 18: Turn The Tables**

> *Can you turn the tables on the devious Mr. Grinsh and convince Grady that your relationship is worth the risk?*
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#### **Chapter 19: The Whole Truth**

> *It's time to tell the truth, hear the truth, and face the Christmas music. Are you ready to confront it all, including Grady?*
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#### **Chapter 20: Forever Credence**

> *With your art career and your future with Grady uncertain, will you stay or will you go?*
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## Trivia

* It's the second book of the Credence, Colorado Series.