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Chloe Dasher has spent years saving for the honeymoon of her dreams—private hot springs, silk kimonos, and five-star room service in Kyoto. The wedding? A disaster. The groom? Gone. But she’s not giving up the trip she worked so hard for… even if she has to take it solo, with a broken heart.
What she doesn’t expect at the world’s most luxurious hotel? Kit —her once-upon-a-time college fling turned maddeningly handsome, self-made billionaire—checking into the same romantic resort, also nursing a freshly broken engagement.
Neither expected a trip down memory lane with the one that got away, but old sparks ignite instantly…. So why not have a little fun and agree to enjoy a week-long holiday fling with a side order of payback on their exes! The only rule – keeping their hearts out of it. Chloe and Kit are absolutely not looking for love. Yet sometimes, the road to happily ever after starts with a no strings fling in paradise.
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This is a short, holiday-set second-chance romance that delivers exactly what it promises: a quick, spicy escape with familiar tropes and a touch of emotional baggage. After separate breakups, billionaire Kit and Chloe both decide to take their planned honeymoons to Kyoto alone—only to discover they’re staying at the same hotel and happen to be exes from college.
McKellen’s writing is smooth and easy to read, and the novella format works well for readers wanting something light and fast-paced. There are genuinely funny moments, and the setting adds a romantic, escapist charm. However, the brevity also limits deeper character and relationship development. While Kit and Chloe are likeable enough, their chemistry feels muted, and the romance doesn’t quite have the emotional pull of a full-length novel.
The billionaire trope feels somewhat unnecessary, though fans of the trope may still enjoy it. Compared to I Do, For Now, this story feels less essential, relying on the characters’ shared past to move things along quickly.
Overall, this is an enjoyable but forgettable read—best suited for readers craving a short, spicy romance without heavy emotional investment.
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