One Small Secret

Gift-Wrapped Romance, Book 4

De: Esther Hatch

Narrado por: Noah Wall

Ruben Palmer is on every woman’s Christmas wish list. Except mine.

I grew up with him and bested him in practically everything we did together–debate, grades, mini-golf, you name it. So I’ve built an immunity to his boy-next-door charm. Sure, sometimes I might accidentally type his name into my search engine, but his dimples, hotel empire and thirst-trap photos don’t tempt me. I’ve got my sights set on earning my way to the top of the Palmer Hotel empire, and nothing is going to get in my way.

Until my step-sister leaves her secret toddler with me before skipping town for three months. Now suddenly everyone thinks he’s mine, and instead of powering my way to the top, I’m struggling to not get fired. And instead of Ruben staying on the executive floor where he belongs, he’s invading my apartment, breaking dates with starlets, and looking disappointed that I decided to settle down with anyone except him.

But I know Ruben, and Ruben doesn’t settle down. So there's no way I’m giving him my heart. Not even for Christmas.

**One Small Secret is inspired by the classic films Bachelor Mother and Bundle of Joy, and is part of the Gift-Wrapped Romance series. All five cozy Christmas novels can be listened to in any order.

Cabin Crush by Kasey Stockton

Merry Kismet by Anneka R. Walker

Solo for the Season by Martha Keyes

One Small Secret by Esther Hatch

Jingle Bell Jilt by Mindy Burbidge Strunk

©2023 Esther Hatch (P)2023 Esther Hatch

Such a sweet story

I’m thrilled I found this story! I really enjoy this author and definitely a big fan of the narrator. It’s almost Christmas and wanted a lighthearted romantic story. That’s exactly what this is. It’s hot but without the sex which is what I prefer. The other added bonus is it’s roughly based on the 1956 versions of the movie Bundle of Joy. If you have not seen this movie you definitely need to. Growing up my mom would have us watch it at least once a year. She still watches it and calls to let me know how much she loved the movie and recites some of the lines we used to call out during the movie.
Definitely give this story a try it was definitely worth it.

I love everything Esther Hatch writes!

I love everything Esther Hatch writes: her sense of humor, and her ability to describe the kiss. It's a fun book.

Darling book

I enjoyed the book very much.
The banter is very snappy and fun.
The premise is familiar and reminds of an old movie I always enjoyed. I won’t say the name because I don’t want to spoil the book for anyone. I enjoy smart sexy heroines and hero’s that are kind and good. I love a clean, closed door romance. I would like a sequel to this book

SOOO FUNNY, I laughed out loud so much!

I really enjoyed this book, no stress or angst really and such a really sweet story! Noah Wall is perfect with her delivery and she did a superb job overall! Such a fun listen while prepping for my Christmas brunch!

so so sweet!

I couldn't stop smiling through this whole book. I read it the day it came out and was thrilled to discover it as an audiobook. sweet swoony romance with a hint of Christmas charm, with the tropes I love without being predictable. definitely recommend!

Charming and hot!

I am loving this series, and this book is no exception. Esther Hatch’s Regency romances are among my favorites, and I always knew she’d do well with the contemporary genre. I just didn’t realize how well! Wooo, this one is hot! I love that this book delivers on the romance, and there is some heat, but it’s still a closed-door, clean romance. I also love that we don’t have miscommunication, or endless pining. The characters have conversations with one another and solve their problems together, and I loved that. Would I be sad to see a continuation with Moira’s story? No, no I would not.
Anyway, if you want a stellar Christmas romance, where the door stays closed but you get heat and excitement, and it’s a shorter, quick read, then pick this one.

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Noah Wall is one of my favorite narration voices, and, per usual, she rocked this one.

Swoon worthy

Esther Hatch does it again. I have read a lot of romance novels but there is no author I have read that consistently creates a romance that puts butterflies in your stomach at some point in each book. And, makes you laugh a few pages later. Well done!