Christmas is a wonderful time for candy canes, presents, ice skating, and … love! It’s the time of year when magic fills the air and mistletoes work their irresistible enchantments. Imagine finding yourself under the mistletoe with the person of your dreams. Well, let’s make your Christmas dreams come true and fall in love with these seven romance books!
Blame It on the Mistletoe by Beth Garrod
Elle is a social media influencer who is always moving to different states. However, she lost her previous social media account because of toxic trolling. She is struggling to rebuild her audience and decides that she must switch up her content to gain new followers. So, Elle reaches out to a British fan, Holly, and they plan to swap lives during Christmas. Holly is also eager to get a fresh start on avoiding the mortifying mistletoe disaster with her ex. Although Elle plans to focus on her content, she can’t help but notice the cute boy across the street. Holly is surprised to meet Elle’s unexpectedly handsome brother. Christmas is full of surprises, what will transpire during this holiday swap?
Once Upon a December by Amy E. Reichert
Astra Noel Snow’s holiday spirits are through the roof. And her annual trip to visit the Christmas markets in Milwaukee is quickly approaching. She is ready to indulge in food, try festive drinks, and be merry. The Christmas markets get even more exciting when a handsome baker saves the best kringle for her. Jack Clausen is used to Milwaukee’s joyful Christmas markets but everything changes when Astra enters his life. She opens his eyes to the genuine beauty of the holiday festivities. As they go on a series of dates, they quickly fall head over heels for one another. However, they must decide if their connection is only magical under the Christmas lights or if it can withstand every other season.
Mistletoe Season: Three Christmas Stories by Sheila Roberts, Kathleen Fuller, and Pepper Basham
This book consists of three stories, each featuring a couple who find themselves under the mistletoe.
Say No to Mistletoe by Sheila Roberts
The mistletoe is Hailey Fairchild’s worst nightmare. Every time she kisses someone under the mistletoe, it results in a disaster. While in high school, she kissed her crush under the mistletoe. But Carwyn Davies kissed her as an embarrassing dare. As she heads home for the holidays she’s determined to steer clear of mistletoes. But this year might be different!
Return to Mistletoe by Kathleen Fuller
Kieran O’Neill spent years in Ireland renovating an old castle. But he returns to Mistletoe, Missouri to celebrate his mother’s seventieth birthday. This is when he reconnects with his sister’s friend, Emmy Banks. The two spend more time together in a charming antique shop and things between them start to heat up. However, what will happen as Kieran goes back to Ireland and Emmy stays behind?
The Mistletoe Prince by Pepper Basham
Arran St. Clare is a rebel and must prove that he’s prepared to begin his royal life. Therefore, he is sent to Ransom, North Carolina to face his three-month punishment. As Arran participates in the Christmas charity fundraiser, the Mistletoe Wish, he learns that Ransom doesn’t worship royalty. Fortunately, a beautiful woman walks into his life and helps him learn about the things that truly matter.
All I Want for Christmas by Maggie Knox
Sadie and Max are selected as contestants on a reality singing show. They both think they’ve achieved their big break but are unexpectedly paired up for a duet. Surprisingly, they shock the audience with their romantic onstage chemistry. Fans demand they remain as a duo or exit the competition. Therefore, they decide to fake a relationship until their final on-screen performance. However, Sadie and Max absolutely despise each other. They are fake dating to achieve their dreams but will they be able to handle the pressure? Sadie and Max are forced to go on an unexpected trip to Banff, Canada. Will this festive trip spark genuine feelings before the Christmas finale airs?
The Mistletoe Bet by Maren Moore
Quinn is forced to spend Christmas in her childhood hometown, Strawberry Hollow. She can’t imagine how she will survive a whole week in such a dreadful place, especially during her least favorite holiday. However, everything changes when she runs into her childhood crush, and her brother’s best friend, Parker Grant. Six years later he is completely different. Parker is a gorgeous doctor who’s completely off-limits. They find themselves underneath a mistletoe and decide to make a life-changing bet. Quinn hates Christmas but there’s nothing that Parker loves more. So, Parker bets that he can change her mind about Christmas within the next seven days. As the two spend more time alone together, their connection becomes more than just a silly mistletoe bet.
The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss
Kate Turner is thirty-four years old and she’s completely over relationships. However, she has found joy and fulfillment in her career. She works full-time as a designer and works part-time alongside Matt, her childhood friend, in his cafe. Blexford, England isn’t overflowing with romantic prospects but Kate’s best friend signs her up for a dating agency. The agency promises to help singles find love before Christmas Day. Therefore, Kate is set up on twelve dates with twelve different men. She is positive that the odds must be in her favor but her expectations are quickly destroyed when each date is more disastrous than the one before. As Kate begins to give up on love, she realizes that romance can appear unexpectedly, especially in a warm cafe!
The Mistletoe Motive: A Holiday Novella by Chloe Liese
Gabriella Di Natale and Jonathan Frost only have one thing in common – both work at the city’s beloved independent bookstore, Bailey’s Bookshop. However, the store’s owner reveals that the bookshop is in a dire financial state. They must minimize expenses, attract new customers, and hit record sales. Unfortunately, Gabriella and Jonathan realize that one of them will soon be cut from the payroll. This is when they decide to make a deal – whoever gets more sales in December will keep their job in the new year. Gabriella is sure she’ll win since she loves the Christmas festivities and Jonathan hates them. However, things take a romantic turn when Jonathan shows a different side of himself. She realizes that he isn’t as cold as he seems.
Make sure to kick off your holidays with a bang by reading these romantic and festive books! And plan to hang out underneath the mistletoe for a while. You’ll never know who you’ll bump into. Dive into the Christmas spirit by immersing yourself in these merry pages!
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