How to Survive a Holiday Fling by Isabel Jolie

Ten Reasons to Have a Holiday Fling…
That’s either the title of a holiday listicle I’ll be submitting in the hopes of strumming up extra cash…or it’s the mental game I’m playing during après ski.

Take a guess. (Hint: You can’t get it wrong.)
My first impression of the snowboarder balking at the top of the ski run wasn’t the greatest. But a couple of drinks in, with his ruffled hair, whiskey eyes and southern twang, Oliver transforms from just another vacationer to sizzling dreamy Texan.
This is the year I’m supposed to turn my life around. This is the year I’m supposed to live my life for me. What better way to kickstart my new life than with a holiday fling?

Plus, it’s my first Christmas without my family. And Oliver’s alone at Christmas too. No one should be alone at Christmas, right?
That’s my logic.
Those hot jingly nights keep us warm and toasty through my most unforgettable holiday ever.

And then it’s goodbye.
A sane, healthy, mature parting of ways and the kick off to the Year of Me.
But when an impulsive text rekindles the holiday spirit, it’s clear the fireworks didn’t end at New Year’s…