Being voluntarily set up with my best friend has its perks.

Mak

When my roommate Heck invited me to his family’s Christmas celebrations, I was hesitant. They were notorious for setting him up with literally anyone, and I was allowing myself to be served up on a silver platter.

What I didn’t expect was Ace, Heck’s cousin who offered me his warmth on the porch swing in the winter cold, complete with kind eyes and a sinful smile.

Was it just flirting? Or could this actually be my Christmas gift?

The Christmas Setup is a 2,500k-word MX LGBTQ+ short romance with a meddling best friend, banter, and instalove at first sight. It’s a great read if you want a quick dash of queer joy on Christmas Day.