Bare Under the Mistletoe

Still reeling from a painful breakup and dreading another lonely holiday season, reserved architect Liam Forrester makes an impulse decision that will change his life forever: he books a two-week Christmas and New Year's cruise on the MS Odyssey. But this is no ordinary voyage—it’s a clothing-optional, nudist ship promising a celebration of freedom and authenticity. Seeking nothing more than an escape, Liam steps into a world where the only rule is to be yourself, and where the greatest journey is the one inward.

From the moment he steps aboard, Liam’s carefully constructed world begins to unravel. The initial shock of public nudity quickly gives way to an unexpected sense of liberation. He forms a fast friendship with Chloe, a witty and adventurous travel writer who becomes his guide and confidante. But it is his encounter with Mateo, a charismatic and soulful Spanish artist, that truly turns his world upside down. Mateo sees past Liam’s guarded exterior to the passionate, vibrant man hiding within.

As the ship sails through sun-drenched Caribbean days, Liam finds himself exploring long-suppressed facets of his bisexuality in a safe and welcoming environment. The cruise becomes a sensual playground of self-discovery. He and Mateo share intimate conversations in the ship's sauna, passionate kisses under the stars on private balconies, and exhilarating, connection-filled dances at glittering theme parties. Their romance blossoms amidst the magic of the holidays—a moving, non-denominational Christmas Eve service under the stars, a joyful and lavish Christmas Day feast, and the electric countdown to a New Year bursting with promise.

But this holiday fling is tested when a mysterious and wealthy passenger presents Liam and Mateo with a life-altering proposal: the chance to become the lead architect and artist-in-residence for a visionary, luxury nudist resort on a private Caribbean island. Suddenly, their shipboard romance is confronted with the realities of the outside world. Liam is forced to choose between the secure, conventional life he left behind and a wildly uncertain future built on a philosophy of liberation, love, and authenticity.

Bare Under the Mistletoe is a sweeping, heartfelt, and deeply sensual bisexual romance that celebrates the courage it takes to be your truest self. It’s a story about the families we find, the walls we tear down, and the transformative power of love in all its forms. Follow Liam’s journey from a lonely London flat to the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, where he learns that the greatest gifts aren’t found under a tree, but in the freedom to bare your body, your soul, and your heart to the right person.

Perfect for fans of sensual, character-driven love stories, this book is an uplifting escape that will make you believe in holiday magic, the power of new beginnings, and the idea that the most beautiful connections often begin when we dare to let go.