The Wasatch County Library is offering Cindy Steel's romance novel "Faking Christmas" through its digital collections, providing readers with options to access the story via eBook or audiobook formats. The title, part of the "Christmas Escape" series, is currently available to patrons through the Libby app and Kindle platforms.
Plot and Narrative Details
The narrative of "Faking Christmas" centers on a protagonist who finds herself compelled to maintain a white lie to navigate a week-long family trip to a Christmas lodge in Vermont. This deception requires her to fake-date her work nemesis, Miles Taylor, a man she claims to be unable to stand. The plot explores the tension between her professional rivalry and the complications of her evolving emotions during the trip.
Character Dynamics
According to the book's description, the protagonist has extensive experience faking emotions, a skill she intends to use to manage the situation with Taylor. However, the story suggests that Taylor may be difficult to fool, noting that he is the one person she cannot seem to deceive. As the week progresses, the character begins to find his presence and company more comfortable than anticipated, leading to questions about whether Taylor has his own agenda regarding the relationship.
Digital Accessibility and Formats
The library provides the title in various formats to accommodate different reader preferences. The eBook version, originally published in 2022, is available for digital reading via Kindle and the Libby app. The Libby platform allows users to borrow digital media through a free app compatible with both Android and iOS devices, or directly through an online interface.
Audiobook Specifications
For listeners, an unabridged audiobook version of the novel was published by Dreamscape Media in 2023. This audio edition features narration by Justis Bolding and has a total duration of 9 hours and 59 minutes. This version is also accessible through the Libby app for library patrons.
Series and Library Placement
The novel is categorized under the genres of fiction, romance, and humor. It serves as a featured title in the "Christmas Escape" series by Steel. The Wasatch County Library has highlighted the book as a "Staff Pick" on Carrie's Book Shelf, a curated list within their digital collection.
Current Availability
As of September 5, 2026, the availability of the eBook version in the library's collection is listed as "Checked Out," with 309 holds currently placed via Libby. The audiobook version remains listed as "Available from Libby."
