Things That People Say

By Holly Wallace Smith

This Christmas, Hollywood's brightest star wants to disappear...until an irresistible ski instructor tempts her into a whirlwind holiday fling. But when the world comes knocking, will their secret romance survive the glare of the spotlight-or melt away with the snow?

The whole world knows her face and her name-but Giovanna Voss just wants to melt into the mountainside. After the tabloids drag her through the mud, Gia escapes to idyllic Alpine Lake, craving nothing more than a quiet holiday with her closest friends. The last thing she expects is for the hotel's annoyingly handsome and rigid owner to challenge her every step of the way-or to be the one man who just might steal her heart.

Drake Fincannon wants nothing more than to run his ski-in, ski-out resort in peace. He's used to catering to high-profile guests, and he's more than happy to fill the Black Diamond Suite-especially for three full weeks. But when a famous actress waltzes in with her entourage and a stack of NDAs, the last thing he wants is to spend his holiday catering to her every whim.

Yet, from the moment Gia arrives, Drake finds himself taking on roles that are far beyond his job description. What starts as frustration quickly turns into something far more dangerous, especially when he realizes he can't keep his eyes, mind, or hands off her. From Christmas tree hunting to ski lessons, from a tense encounter with a wild animal to dodging recognition in town, Gia and Drake navigate an unexpected holiday romance. But when the world comes knocking, will their love survive all the things that people say?

Author's Note: Things That People Say is a standalone full-length holiday romance with sizzling chemistry and spicy bedroom scenes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FRZBK2MY
• ISBN13: 9798266354357
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.0"