Holiday Homecoming Series by Whitney G.

I can’t believe that I pulled my boss’s name for our company’s annual Secret Santa tradition…. As the devil incarnate, this infuriating, cocky bastard never gives us the holidays off, and he honestly expects us to be grateful for his generous alternative: The Office Party. It’s a mandatory, all-expenses trip for two weeks at a surprise luxury resort—where we still have to work twelve to fifteen hours a day. I’m so over this…. So, I put zero percent effort into his gift... moreI can’t believe that I pulled my boss’s name for our company’s annual Secret Santa tradition…. As the devil incarnate, this infuriating, cocky bastard never gives us the holidays off, and he honestly expects us to be grateful for his generous alternative: The Office Party. It’s a mandatory, all-expenses trip for two weeks at a surprise luxury resort—where we still have to work twelve to fifteen hours a day. I’m so over this…. So, I put zero percent effort into his gift. I tear the tag off whatever my sister gifts me, add a five-dollar amazon gift card, and hand it off to him. It’s not until my sister sends me a text that I realize how terrible of a decision that was. Georgia: Why haven’t you sent me a 'LOL' about the brand-new vibrator I got you? I really do hope that you use your boss’s face as a muse, like my note says. :-). If that’s not bad enough, this year’s "luxury trip" will be in my hometown--the place I've avoided for years. At the resort that my grandmother owns. .. If the universe gets me out of this, I will never ‘regift’ anything ever again…. less

This could possibly be the worst holiday season ever…. My ex-boyfriend just booked the best suite at the resort where I work (with his new girlfriend, not me), half of the staff has called in sick with the flu (they’re lying so they can attend a huge festival in town), and my sister is driving me crazy with her incessant wedding planning. These things wouldn’t normally be a big deal during any other season, but “Christmas” changes everything... moreThis could possibly be the worst holiday season ever…. My ex-boyfriend just booked the best suite at the resort where I work (with his new girlfriend, not me), half of the staff has called in sick with the flu (they’re lying so they can attend a huge festival in town), and my sister is driving me crazy with her incessant wedding planning. These things wouldn’t normally be a big deal during any other season, but “Christmas” changes everything. And this Christmas, my “little big lie” about a non-existent fiancé is finally in danger of being exposed to my family …. To prevent that from happening, I decide to download The Office Guest. It’s an app for anyone who needs to hire a “fake & attractive businessman” to impress close family and friends. At least, that’s what I was hoping for. When the guy I selected bails on me at the last minute, the app promises to send me “an even sexier replacement. ”. They must’ve meant “the devil wrapped in red,” because this guy is not some random actor. And he’s definitely not a “fake” businessman…. He’s my former boss. The asshole who fired me four Christmases ago. Okay, now it’s officially the worst holiday season ever. .. This is the second standalone novella in The Holiday Homecoming Collection. less

All I wanted for Christmas was for my most-loathed coworker to get hit by a bus. Unfortunately, Santa decided to give him a promotion: my BOSS…. I couldn't afford to quit, so I suffered through his egotistical reign and hoped that my wish would be granted next season... moreAll I wanted for Christmas was for my most-loathed coworker to get hit by a bus. Unfortunately, Santa decided to give him a promotion: my BOSS…. I couldn't afford to quit, so I suffered through his egotistical reign and hoped that my wish would be granted next season. Does Santa even read our lists anymore? Between an ice storm for the ages, getting arrested for “breaking and entering,” I wind up trapped inside his car for a never-ending road trip, and any time I think the journey home can't get worse, the universe throws me another wicked curveball. The games are just beginning. .. less