The Christmas Algorithm: A Heartwarming Fake-Date Romance (The Christmas Romance Stories #3)

What happens when a data scientist who lives by the numbers hires a charismatic actor to solve the one variable she can’t Christmas?

Dr. Evelyn “Evie” Reed finds comfort in logic and predictability. Her world is a neat, orderly place of code and calculations. So when she’s unexpectedly tasked with hosting her company’s high-stakes Christmas gala, her perfectly calibrated life short-circuits. To Evie, mingling is a nightmare, and small talk is a foreign language. Her solution? To treat it like any other by hiring an expert.

Leo Vance is a master of playing parts, but his own life is falling apart. Out of work and desperate to please his powerful father, he takes on a strange, high-paying a “holiday social coach.” The job seems simple enough, until he realizes his brilliant, refreshingly honest new client is the lead scientist at his father’s biggest corporate rival. This isn’t just a coaching job anymore—it’s a secret mission.

The plan is Leo will be Evie’s fake boyfriend and coach, teaching her the art of charm through a series of scripted festive dates. But their lessons in fake chemistry soon produce very real sparks. Amidst clumsy ice-skating lessons and chaotic “meet the parents” drills, Evie’s witty, analytical mind captivates Leo, and his genuine warmth begins to breach her carefully constructed walls. The lines of their contract begin to blur with every shared laugh and lingering touch.

But Leo’s secret hangs over their blossoming connection, threatening to shatter the fragile trust Evie is finally learning to give. When the truth of their arrangement comes to light, will it lead to a total system crash, or can they debug their relationship and find a love that’s anything but calculated?

Escape into this sparkling, witty, and heartwarming holiday romance about finding the one variable you can’t live without. It’s a story where the heart has its own algorithm, and love is the most logical conclusion.

Perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood, Tessa Bailey, and anyone who loves a good fake-dating story with plenty of Christmas cheer.

Tropes you’ll love in The Christmas Algorithm:Fake Dating / Fake RelationshipGrumpy-Sunshine (with a nerdy, brilliant heroine!)Corporate Rivals / Forbidden RomanceHe Falls FirstForced Proximity & Witty BanterA Cozy, Snowy Christmas SettingA Swoon-Worthy, Happily Ever After