Spy and Christmas romance? Need I say more? It's playful, lighthearted, and a bit far-fetched, but with thrilling action truly knows how to craft a one-of-a-kind Christmas romcom! Get ready for a rollercoaster of fun!

this audio was perfect to listen to this time of year for a fun, different holiday romance. I loved the action element of it and Kortney's writing is always phenomenal!

A lighthearted Christmas rom-com. This book was entertaining, even if a little predictable. I enjoyed all the characters but most especially Mary Bradshaw! This book was a lot of fun to read! I always enjoy a split narrative and do I loved how you got to encounter both characters internal monologues as hilarity ensued.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced electronic version of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This one definitely had me suspending belief. A few times I couldn't suspend it that far!

I loved the banter between the two mains. And it was a fun read. But so much seemed so far fetched that I struggled a little.

Thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape for an ALC in exchange for my honest review.

3.5 rounded up.

A fun, fast-paced holiday romance filled with unexpected twists and sizzling chemistry. Lacee’s Christmas plans go awry when she meets the mysterious Park Bradshaw, who seems to have a few secrets of his own. What starts as a carefree fling quickly turns into a high-stakes adventure, with Lacee unsure whether to trust the man who’s captured her heart. This holiday version of "Die Hard" is packed with suspense, humor, and a touch of romance that will keep readers hooked until the very last page. Perfect for those who love a blend of mystery and festive charm!

This book had a lot going on the whole time.The overall premise of this book is interesting. Park's partner reaches out saying they are in trouble and need help but he can't tell anyone. When he goes to try to help her his mission gets entangled with a woman named Lacee and eventually her Christmas plans. That's a pretty cute plot and honestly a little action with a little romance a little Christmas what a perfect read.

The one element of this book I did not like (*SPOILERS TO COME*) is that we are supposed to be under the impression that Lacee and Park's partner are different people. I felt like that twist was so clear and I wish it wasn't the case because I wanted that to be a bit of a thrilling element to this book. I could tell they tried to hit it because the chapters from Park's partner are made to seem like they are from the outside looking in but it made the chapters feel silly like them asking "why does this random girl have Parks off his game?" when she is intentionally doing things to distract Parks. And he made her hot mess element to her character make a little less sense knowing how planned and calculated she was being.

I would recommend this book to anyone who was interested in a little more from their regular Christmas romance books. Thank youNetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

I liked this okay. It was fun and had humor. It was a fast little read. I liked the agent and espionage aspects of the story and that it was all tied into a holiday story. I will say that for most of the book I thought Park was the worst secret agent ever haha. But I did like the twist. If you want a lighthearted holiday rom com with a spy twist, give it a shot.

I truly enjoyed this book even though I had previously seen mixed reviews. The banter and hilarity had me laughing out loud multiple times throughout the book! I felt this book had a similar vibe to the Stephanie Plum books or the Finley Donovan series; lots of hilarious moments and mishaps. I would definitely recommend this book and read others by this author again.

A perfect addition to your Christmas collection! I loved the story and the twists and turns. The love story was so sweet and well done! Seriously, just loved!!

This story about a cia agent and Lacey(who is supposed to be not connected to the situation), but of course is was a unique listen! It was intriguing to know what would come next, while also having holiday traditions and family thrown in too was fun!

This was a fun holiday romance with a plot that felt new to me. It’s not often that holidays are tied up with heists and spies but this was a fun read that kept me engaged the entire time.

After enjoying Kortney Keisel’s Summer Ever After, I was excited to receive an ARC of this holiday audiobook from NetGalley. Read this book if you want a spy + romance + holiday mashup… like a Hallmark version of Die Hard. The plot is ridiculous and far-fetched so go in with an open mind. This is a fun read not to be taken seriously. There’s dual narration, which I appreciate. I had a pretty good idea of the twist early on. This book was fine but Faking Christmas is my favorite in the Christmas Escape series.

This holiday spy adventure stole my heart two years ago when I first read it and my audio reread won me over once again.

There is so much to love about Park and Lacee! Their chemistry screams loud and clear from the first time they meet and gets more and more fun every second.

I loved the balance of the romance, the action, the plot, and the humor all wrapped up in a fast-paced, festive package.

The audiobook narration is STELLAR with a duet performance that keeps the experience immersive.

This is a highly entertaining listen that you won’t want to miss!

🔥: Make-outs
CW: violence with the lens of humor

3.5 stars

Do you ever wish that a Hallmark Christmas movie would merge with a buddy cop movie? Then you MUST read this book!

Park Bradshaw is a CIA operative who needs the help of unsuspecting chemist Lacee after bumping into her at the mall. She now has something he desperately needs...and she has NO idea. What starts as mutual fake attractions turns into an endearing, madcap, subversive Christmas book that feels like a cross between Mission Impossible and every Hallmark movie. This book has more twists and turns than you can shake a stick at, and still finds a way to close as warm and sweet as a mug of Christmas cocoa!

I had the pleasure of listening to this audiobook, and it was SO MUCH FUN!! Andy Harrington did the voices for all of the male characters while Amanda Friday did the voices for all of the female characters, and they were tremendous! It felt like a fun, sweet, and zany radio show! I listened to this in two days and was endlessly entertained. It makes me want to read the rest of the Christmas Escape series, which features seven books written by seven different sweet/clean romance authors. There was plenty of romance while staying strictly in the sweet/clean vein of romance novels. I enjoyed their chemistry and banter!

At times it felt a bit too brutal for me (though "brutal" is a harsh word...gore was rarely mentioned). I didn't always connect to the characters' motives or thought processes. Additionally, I think this book could have wrapped at the 80-ish percent mark and still been a satisfying read. That being said, I think any fan of rom-coms and romantic suspense books will eat this story up!

Trigger warnings: mild gore/killing/fighting, visits to nursing homes, secondary character with dementia

I'd like to thank Dreamscape Select, Kortney Keisel, and Netgalley for the audio-ARC of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

This is a perfect holiday rom-com. It may be a bit cliche at times but it was charming nonetheless.
The book is full of twists and turns and the humour in here made me laugh a lot.
The spy part of the book made it not a regular romance, and made it very memorable.
The writing was really neat and witty. Just so easy and fast to read. A great holiday book to get into the holiday spirit.

This is a Christmas spy romance. Need I say more? I loved it! The MMC is a spy who is trying to help out a fellow spy he's never met, but feels obligated to help. Through a random series of events, he ends up getting FMC Lacee caught up in the intrigue.

The witty banter was enjoyable. The hijinks were hilarious! It was a great lighthearted read with a holiday theme. I listened to the audiobook version and I loved that the narrators worked together to voice their characters lines throughout the book, rather than alternating chapters and changing their voices. It was a much better experience, in my opinion.

Kortney can do no wrong, honestly. This story was hilarious and swooney and suspenseful and kept you guessing who really was Sienna Prime. She never fails with the perfect meet cute. Parks and Lacees was nothing short of comical. Park fit right into Lacees family and all of the great Christmas traditions.
The narrators once again did such a wonderful job bringing the characters to life. The dual narration is great because it really feels like you’re listening to a movie.

This book was such a fun zany ride. I enjoyed the characters and the twist and turns the story took the reader on. I loved the romance, and the main characters were endearing, and you wanted to root for them. There were a couple of spots where I felt it ventured into unbelievable territory, but I felt it worked for the type of story it was and found this book overall, very entertaining!

"Later On We'll Conspire" by Kortney Keisel is a thrilling and festive holiday romance that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Lacee's unexpected adventure with the enigmatic Park Bradshaw is filled with suspense, humor, and heartwarming moments. Keisel masterfully blends the excitement of a spy thriller with the charm of a holiday romance, making this book a perfect read for the season. The chemistry between Lacee and Park is electric, and their journey is both entertaining and heartwarming. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and exciting holiday read!

Spies! At Christmas! With a fake-dating vibe. There's lots of things to like! This book was a perfect little holiday season thriller (I'd call it cozy but there is some shooting and bad guys dying). I really enjoyed the integrated dialog by narrators Amanda Friday and Andy Harrington - meaning they read their dialog as it came instead of narrating individual chapters. For me, the narration felt more dynamic that way. There were some parts of the book I didn't necessarily agree with (I think other reviews also mention the 'acting' bit with an elderly person with dementia - like this could have been pulled off by just an old actress why did she have to have dementia this makes consent so dubious!!). Setting that aside, this was fun enough that I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a holiday romance (no spice) or fun spies. Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.