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by Honey Phillips (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars (2,848)

He’s wealthy, he’s mean… and he’s about to meet his match!

Life on the alien planet of Londria is difficult for humans, but Bobbi is determined to make the holiday season a special time for her fragile little brother, Tim. Desperate for funds, she’s even willing to take a job working for the coldest, meanest, most hard-hearted alien in the entire city.

Skruj is only interested in accumulating more wealth. He has absolutely no taste for social events—until they stand between him and a new source of income. Since his attendance requires a companion, he reluctantly decides to hire one. Unfortunately, the only female willing to agree to his meager terms is a pathetic—but unexpectedly alluring—human.

Three events. Three nights. How hard could it be?

As the snow begins to fall, neither one of them is prepared for an unexpected attraction and a dose of holiday magic!

This sweet and steamy holiday tale is part of the Holidate With an Alien collection, a collaboration of authors telling holiday tales with a science fiction romance twist. Each book is a standalone, containing its own Happily Ever After. They can be read in any order.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CK79PTGY
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.8 MB
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  • Best Sellers Rank: #169,732 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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USA Today bestselling author Honey Phillips writes steamy science fiction romance about hot alien warriors and the Earth women they can’t resist. From abductions to invasions, the ride might be rough, but the end always satisfies.

Honey wrote and illustrated her first book at the tender age of five. Her writing has improved since then. Her drawing skills, unfortunately, have not. She loves writing, reading, traveling, cooking, and drinking champagne - not necessarily in that order.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
2,848 global ratings

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Customers enjoy this holiday book as a fun retelling of A Christmas Carol with a spicy romance twist. The story features well-developed characters, with one customer noting how the FMC Bobbi is relatable as a main character. Customers find the book heartwarming and entertaining, with one review describing it as a beautiful revision of the classic tale.
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77 customers mention story, 73 positive, 4 negative
Customers enjoy the book's story, describing it as a spicy retelling of A Christmas Story with an old narrative entwined with twists.
A sweet story, actually. Count your blessings, not money. Let go of the past to see what's happening in the present. A slow build with substance.Read more
Such a great story! Something easy and sweet for the holidays. Love everything written by this author. This is just something extraRead more
I loved this story. I am not a super fan of “A Christmas Carol.” This book got to the heart of the original story & created a very modern romance....Read more
I enjoyed this story. The story was interesting without a lot of complications. I enjoyed the interaction of Timmy and Eben....Read more
62 customers mention readability, 62 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book entertaining and easy to read, particularly enjoying it as a holiday read.
...A great read and I cannot wait for the others in the series!Read more
This is a great book. It has all the feels without the drama. It’s a very simple love story with a slight portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge....Read more
...I could not put it down & read it in one sitting. It was totally worth losing sleep....Read more
...This book was somewhat like Ebenezer Scrooge or the Grinch. It was a fun read with the perfect length; looking forward to reading the next book in...Read more
42 customers mention romance, 41 positive, 1 negative
Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as sweet and spicy with an alien twist, and one customer specifically mentions it as a great Christmas alien romance book.
The balance between love and the back stories was really good and sweet. Skruj and Bobbi had great chemistry in and out of the love scenes....Read more
This was a simple story, but it got a higher rating because it was so sweet. I a glad I stumbled across this author.Read more
Great twist on the Christmas story, add an alien and some romance and this is a satisfying tale....Read more
...Everything was perfect. No kinkiness but good sexiness and romance. Eben never knew Bobbi was the Angel that guided him toward love....Read more
24 customers mention character development, 24 positive, 0 negative
Customers thoroughly enjoy the characters in the book, finding them likable, with one customer particularly appreciating the main character Bobbi's relatable personality.
...However, he's a great character. The storytelling in this book is phenomenal. I absolutely loved this holiday tale. It's a feel-good book....Read more
I couldn't put it down. I loved the characters! It even made me cry and I don't cry that easily....Read more
Some of the chemistry could have been better, but I enjoyed the characters and the sweet ending....Read more
I enjoyed the book soooo much. Characters were great, you want to be there to see everything happening. Just a delightful story....Read more
22 customers mention emotionality, 22 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the book's emotional content, finding it heartwarming and free of drama, with one customer noting it's a sweet retelling of a Christmas Carol.
...I enjoyed the retelling of a classic Christmas story. Not much angst and full of endearing characters. Would recommend for a sweetly quick read.Read more
...This reimagining of the Christmas Story, was timely, light-hearted, and full of good vibes....Read more
...Love finds a way.Read more
...Light hearted plot with low drama. A sweet read with a few steamy scenes. Easy to follow plot.Read more
19 customers mention christmas themes, 19 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy the Christmas themes in the book, appreciating its take on A Christmas Carol and how it serves as a lovely start to a new holiday series.
...This book is sweet, spicy, sexy and full of Christmas spirit! This is a grumpy/sunshine,boss/employee romance!...Read more
...This HEA story is perfect for the Christmas season.Read more
This is inspired by A Christmas Carol but without the creepy ghosts....Read more
That was absolutely adorable 🥺 I loved Timmy and his child-like enthusiasm for the holidays. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.Read more
19 customers mention cute, 19 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book adorable and sexy, with one customer noting it's a beautiful revision of A Christmas Carol.
...The redemption of Eben Skruj…this book is a fast easy read and it’s cute. You will easily recognize everyone.Read more
I loved this book by Honey Phillips, very sweet and sexy and warm. I look forward to reading more by this author.Read more
KU Grumpy sunshine Fake dating Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️ So cute, I love how hard he fell for her. Very cute holiday alien story.Read more
I like Honey Philips books. This was a cute read, with a warm HEA. Thus author never disappoints. I recommend this bookRead more
16 customers mention entertaining, 16 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book entertaining, particularly appreciating the fun retelling of the Christmas Carol and the characters Bobbi and Skruj.
...I love these Holidate series books because they are fun, touching, filled with love and laughter and happy endings. Great writing on this one also....Read more
...The details and characters made it unique and entertaining. Have yourself a merry Christmas with this story.Read more
“Skruj: Holidate with an Alien”was truly a fun retelling of a classic holiday story. Skruj has to learn that some things are more valuable than money.Read more
Skruj is an awesome read! Entertaining alien recreation of the Christmas Carol. Love a grumpy hero! Can’t wait to read other Holidate offeringsRead more

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  • Pink Velocity
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Gem
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I am like a child on Christmas morning whenever Ms. Phillips releases a new book. She has come such a long way with her writing, and I truly enjoy the newer ones. All of her books are wonderful, and even though there were a couple I didn't like as much due to a little more dark theme attached to them, all the stories had good structure and flowed smoothly. Plus, they all end in HEA. Very small number of grammar errors, and I honestly didn't care since they did not hinder the flow and story at all. I truly loved Bobbi and Skruj. So lovely. Thank you for another excellent adventure of love.
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  • Tammy Moldovan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great retelling of a classic
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023
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    This was a fun and heartwarming retelling of a Christmas Carol with an alien romance twist. Bobbi Cratchar is a human woman who has been resettled on an alien planet for five years. She works in a clothing factory and lives with her medically fragile brother Timmy. Eben Skruj is a rich but cold businessman whose recently deceased partner required him to attend three events with a companion prior to getting full possession of the company they co-owned . Bobbi is hired as Skruj’s fake girlfriend for the three events. The more time the couple spend together, the more Eben soften and the more connection the couple feel. Despite being short, the story was well written, the characters had dimension and the storyline was engaging.
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  • jamie wagnor
    5.0 out of 5 stars A new take on A Christmas Carol
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This was such a cute surprise! I got this book because I pretty much love all of Honey Phillips’s books but I had no idea it was a spin on A Christmas Carol until I started to read it. Everything about this was fantastic. From the Scrooge (Skruj) to his lady (Bobbi) and little tiny Tim. The story fit the theme of the famous tale really well, adding it’s own flare to the mix. I also became invested so quickly in the side characters and characters we only meet once.

    I wish I could give this story even more stars and I wish it had been longer because I didn’t want to leave this sweet little world. Great spin on a classic book!
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  • Bridget K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Skruj: Holidate with an Alien
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023
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    Honey Phillips, you are a genius! This SciFi adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" was meticulously & perfectly written. I could not put it down & read it in one sitting. It was totally worth losing sleep.

    I absolutely adored Roberta "Bobbi," her brother Tim & all of the wonderful characters. It took me a minute to see through Skruj & his horrible behavior & attitude. However, he's a great character.

    The storytelling in this book is phenomenal. I absolutely loved this holiday tale. It's a feel-good book. I read it on KU, but I loved it so much that I am purchasing it.
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  • PearlAnn SnowStarNosil
    5.0 out of 5 stars I got to get the actual book. Best story of your books in my opinion
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2025
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    I loved this Christmas Carol tale. Holidate with Skruj oh my Goddess. Bobbi Roberta Cratcher (Bob Cratchit) Tiny Tim God bless us one and all Timmy is so sick. And the ghosts of past present and future. The Academy School. The Awards ceremony Glad Skruj stopped the assault of Farn and future the hospital and the letter. And Skruj going to where Bobbi works and taking her away so to speak. And the sweet epilogue with them having a daughter and another on the way. LOVE this tale thank you. Everything was perfect. No kinkiness but good sexiness and romance. Eben never knew Bobbi was the Angel that guided him toward love. Forget the turkey. Love is all we need. Thank you
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  • Bibliofan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful In spite of the Trope
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024
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    I groaned to myself as I realized this yet another iteration of "A Christmas Carol". I would have missed out if I had followed my first mind and given this a pass. A sweet space up date that once again shows love can change you just in time for the holiday of the greatest gift of love .
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  • Barbara M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Skruj is a winner
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2025
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    This is a great take on the old Dickens story and I loved it! Bobbi is a gem and little Tim adds just the right touch. Skruj is hot and learns his lessons well. I love these Holidate series books because they are fun, touching, filled with love and laughter and happy endings. Great writing on this one also. Highly recommend.
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  • PhoenixDove1
    3.0 out of 5 stars Decent read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
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    *spoilers below*

    This was a decent retelling, and barring the things below that just aren't my preference I enjoyed this.

    The first event was a reunion (not sure if it was high school or college), the second was a networking event for work, the third was a ground breaking for a future hospital one of the H's company is going to build.

    The H was engaged while at the academy. His ex cheated on him with a D-bag she then started dating. Said D-bag made the H's last year at the academy miserable. Not sure how much the H actually loved his ex. Later he eventually thinks how he never wanted to live with anyone before the h but those memories are painful so it's hard to tell.

    At the second event his old school bully from the first event showed up again, and is apparently engaged to a 17 year old. The H stops him from forcing the girl to give him head that she didn't want to do.

    The pacing was good. The events were spread over several weeks (3 months I think), but because we only got to see them together for the events and because his feelings for her were so up in the air that when they did it (after the second event) I wasn't really into it at first. It was a decent scene and I eventually got pulled back in but I didn't like the fact that the h did it with the H knowing there wasn't likely to be a future with him. Not a fan of reading about h's who do this while thinking that, esepcially when they have thoughts that indicate they want a relationship and commitment.

    At the 3rd event, the way the author hit home ending up alone was impactful and made sense.

    The H is an alien but other than coloring and claws for nails there's not much else to describe how he's different from human men, or the reverse, how the h is different from female Londrians (his species).

    -Their ages weren't given. I kept going back and forth on whether it was an age gap or not. I think it was with the H being late 30s early 40s and the h being early to mid 20s?
    -I don't think the h is a virgin, it's never quite clear. The H isn't a virgin, he's had a 'few physical encounters' to 'relieve his physical needs'. Not a fan. I'm assuming he turned to casual sex after he and his fiance broke up but it's not specific. Turns out he never slept in the same bad as his ex, or anyone else.
    -No BC.
    -Spice is 3 fires out of 5. Would've been nice to know if the H's claws retracted at all considering he put them inside her. I'm going to assume they do, but I don't like assuming.
    -Along with the above from event 2 with the H's old bully, a random woman put her hands on the H's D during an interview to find a companion to go to the events with him. Spoken about briefly after the fact.
    -Epilogue 5 years later.

    Read on KU. Reviewed 5/20/2024.
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  • Sarah M
    5.0 out of 5 stars warm and happy glow inside
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2023
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    Just loved this book, very loosely based on Scrooge but with aliens, the story was wonderfully written and had me smiling all the way through, it left me with a warm happy glow inside. Honey Phillips is one of my favourite author and this book is one of her best.
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  • Gemma Honeyman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!
    Reviewed in Australia on December 18, 2024
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    I loved it!! This is an alien Scrooge inspired Christmas story, with amazing side characters, GrumpyxSunshine and found family and I couldn’t get enough of it!! It was so cute and funny and Skruj and Bobbi were so sweet together! So good!
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  • Cliente Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely holiday story
    Reviewed in Brazil on June 24, 2025
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    Alien love story, very hot, very heartwarming. I love the FMC, she's independent and leveled headed. He's cold but melts with time. Can't wait to read more of this series.
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  • Adama NIAMBELE
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and easy read
    Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2023
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    It was the perfect story to cheer you up and really well written. It doesn’t have a complicated story line but it provides what it promised.
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  • Krissreads
    4.0 out of 5 stars A little Christmas romance
    Reviewed in Australia on November 19, 2023
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    Basically a rich alien needs a date for some functions and ends up accepting the only human that applied for the role and ends up falling for her.

    Loved the story line, it had humour and emotion both which are always good in a short story!

    Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Heat: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
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