MISTLETOE COWBOY * Diana Palmer
Horse whisperer Parker doesn't drink, smoke, or gamble, and he doesn't have much to do with women, either. Until he meets winsome widow Katy, and her sweet child. Could Christmas kisses under the mistletoe bring the handsome wrangler the gift of his very own family?

BLAME IT ON THE MISTLETOE * Marina Adair
To claim his slice of the family ranch, Texas Ranger Noah is forced back to Tucker’s Crossing. All he expects to find is a tractor load of painful memories—until a holiday storm, a power outage—and perhaps the magic of Christmas—deliver him to rescue an intriguing woman named Faith. But just who’s rescuing whom?

MISTLETOE DETOUR - Kate Pearce 5Stars
When Morgan Valley garage owner Ted Baker gets out his tow truck to pick up a snowbound driver, he doesn’t expect to find his old school friend Veronica had run out of petrol so he took her, her pet pig & her car back to Morgansville. It's nearing Christmas & Veronica's uncle is on a Hawaiian cruise with Ted's father so Ted invites to stay in his apartment until they return.
A lovely second chance romance, Ted was sweet on Veronica in high school but she moved away but is now back although she’s definitely hiding something. Well written, with strong characters & I read it in a sitting. I loved this novella about another inhabitant of Morgansville finding love, of course there are appearances from characters from other books which builds up a beautiful picture of the town & whole valley
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

A trio of Christmas novellas that are sweet and quick reads. Three great authors share cowboy holiday stories sure to get you in the Christmas season.

I received a free ARC eBook from Net Galley and the publisher in exchange for my honest opinions.

CHRISTMAS KISSES WITH MY COWBOY by Diana Palmer, Marina Adair, Kate Pearce.

Three Christmas stories (novellas) that were heartwarming and quick and easy to read.

MISTLETOE COWBOY by Diana Palmer. This tells the story of Parker and Katy. Katy, a single mom, is hesitant to start a relationship and Parker doesn't think he is ready for one. Together they traverse the ups and downs of falling in love. And bring into the mix Katy's daughter and the holiday spirit and how could they not fall in love! I enjoyed this one.

BLAME IT ON THE MISTLETOE by Marina Adair. This was my favorite story included in this book. I loved Faith - trying to make up for her family's sins, she broke my heart a bit. And Tucker, although a tough Texas Ranger, is a doll! I loved him! I enjoy Ms. Adair's writing style, and despite being short, I didn't feel I missed out on anything. This one certainly had the Christmas spirit and filled with the warmth the season brings.

MISTLETOE DETOUR by Kate Pearce. This is Veronica and Ted's story. Veronica arrives in town, on the run and afraid, looking for her uncle for help. When she learns he is away, Ted steps in to help. I liked these two - I even liked the pig!

All three stories were fun and light, and brought the Christmas spirit out in the reader. Each is filled with love, romance, the warmth of the season. (received NetGalley ARC for honest review)

All three of these stories were so sweet. Very heartwarming and enjoyable. Definitely a wonderful set of stories to read. Loved them all!

Mistletoe cowboy by Diana Palmer
I very sweet heartwarming story. Once you start reading it you won't put it down.

Blame it on the mistletoe. Marina Adair
Aww this story was so sweet! Loved it. So heartwarming and brought tears at time. And now I want to make Ginger Bear cookies!

Mistletoe detour Kate Pearce
My favorite place to be Morgantown. A pet pig named bacon! Wait, while continuing to laugh, too funny! I enjoyed this book the most out of the three. I think because I was familiar with the characters in the book from Kate Pearce's series that take place in Morgantown.

Who doesn't want a cowboy for Christmas?

This mixed trio of Christmas cowboy romances has something for everyone. Two of the three were absolute winners in my book, so I highly recommend this set.

MISTLETOE COWBOY by Diana Palmer

Parker and Katy chart a predictable path to their HEA as he helps her daughter learn about horses while Katy gets them settled on her late husband's family ranch. There's an abundance of social commentary in this story, unencumbered by subtlety and with a clear directive to educate. There were a couple details that had me shaking my head, but all-in-all, it's a decent romance with a solid HEA.

BLAME IT ON THE MISTLETOE by Marina Adair

This amazing story had me laughing out loud many, many times. Noah and Faith cross paths again after barely knowing each other in high school, and their chemistry is off-the-charts and guaranteed to change their lives.

The writing was so much fun to read, with amazing phraseology that not only capitalized on the holiday theme but effortlessly established the characters' personalities. I'll never look at a stocking stuffer the same way again!

The obstacles they face are deeply emotional and thought-provoking, yet handled in an authentic manner that made the whole story feel genuine. I truly enjoyed the fabulous "HEA in a Stetson."

This is the first I've read by this author, but it won't be the last. I'm already delving into her back catalog. This story alone is why I'm giving the set five stars.

MISTLETOE DETOUR by Kate Pearce

I loved this wonderful return to Morgantown. Local mechanic Ted heads out to help a stranded motorist, only to find it's the girl he crushed on in high school, Veronica. She's back in town to stay with her uncle, who is currently on a cruise with his buddy who happens to be Ted's dad. Ted offers to let her stay with him until they get back, and their friendship becomes the foundation of a sweet, tender romance. We're treated to Ry and Avery's wedding and an assortment of small-town holiday cheer, along with a bit of a mystery surrounding Veronica's flight from LA.

These are both beautifully-developed characters who gently work through their emotional baggage as their romance takes shape. I was drawn in right away and loved every bit of this story. Their HEA is the stuff of small-town legends.

If you're a fan of any of these authors or have read others in the series, you'll definitely want to snag this delightful collection. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

This book consisted of three short stories. An easy read when time is short. I have read books by Diana Palmer but have never read anything by the other two.

This is the perfect Christmas stories by three very talented authors.

MISTLETOE COWBOY- Diana Palmer
This story by legendary Diana Palmer , centers around a widow, Katy, her child, and classical of this author, a Native American. As always, touching and heartwarming.

BLAME IT ON THE MISTLETOE- Marina Adair
Once again, this talented author gives the reader a touching, heartbreaking, thought provoking as well as heartwarming story.
This story belongs to Texas Ranger Noah Tucker and Faith, a young woman whose life has been filled with hardships, but she’s determined to be the best example for her young brother. A boy she took custody of when she was only 18. Both Noah and Faith have emotional scars and trust issues. The characters were perfect in their imperfections and the story another winner from this storyteller.

MISTLETOE DETOUR- Kate Pearce
The author takes us back to Morgan Valley. Rancher and garage owner Ted Baker, is called out to tow a snowbound driver. Imagine his surprise when he realizes it’s Veronica Hernandez, a school friend. As he rescues her and her pet pig, and gives her a place to stay , the sparks fly. But she’s keeping secrets and both have trust issues.
Will the spirit of Christmas and the truth give them a chance to find their HEA?

I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Zebra Books. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

CHRISTMAS KISSES WITH MY COWBOY will bring you a little bit of everything you need to relax before and during the coming holidays. You have holiday fun, the type of romance that only cowboys can offer, intrigue, a bit of danger and - yes - things that happen under the mistletoe.

Annetta Sweetko, Reviewer for Fresh Fiction

Complete review may be found at: https://freshfiction.com/review.php?id=71723

I only read the novella by Kate Pearce in this anthology, “Mistletoe Detour”. I love Kate’s writing. It flows well and the dialog is perfect. In this story, Ted was a great guy but he fell flat for me. I also liked Veronica and her pig, Bacon, but her backstory needed to be told in more depth (as did Ted’s). I would have loved this story in a full length book. It went too fast and not really the emotions I am use to in Kate’s books. She does write wonderful stories and I will continue reading her books.

This collection is three Cowboy Christmas Romance Novellas by three different authors, Diana Palmer, Marina Adair and Kate Pearce.

Each and every novella in this wonderful box set was well written with characters that were so well created that I was totally captivated as I read each page of all 3 novellas in this must have collection!

I love the Diana Palmer story. She is the Queen of Western Romance. The other two stories I did not care for.

Mistletoe Cowboy by Diana Palmer-
Parker and Katy's story is a slow burn kind of romance. These two go from being neighbors, to friends, to a hea. Mistletoe Cowboy was a sweet romance. Mrs. Palmer brought us another good story.

Blame It On the Mistletoe by Marina Adair- Noah and Faith's love story was a cute Christmas story. These two were cute together and entertained me. Blame It On the Mistletoe was a nice read.

Mistletoe Detour by Kate Pearce-
Ted and Veronica's story was a quick romance. This was a cute story with a pig. Mistletoe Detour was an enjoyable read.

Fans of Kate Pearce’s Morgan Valley series will love this new novella that includes the wedding of a favorite couple. Ted and Veronica are the perfect cold winter afternoon escape, complete with a pig.

If you are looking for the perfect book to enjoy a tender love story during the magical Christmas, then Christmas Kisses with My Cowboy by Diana Palmer; Marina Adair and Kate Pearce is more than the perfect choice for you. Three stories that masterfully capture the sweet anticipation of true love intertwined with the magic of Christmas. A storm of emotions, sweet and bitter situations, and a true fireworks of passion and love are a sure combination to keep your attention to the very end.
You are guaranteed to enjoy the fabulous Mistletoe Cowboy by Diana Palmer where two souls, marked by the loss of their loved ones, overwhelmed by the heavy burden of loneliness, slowly venture into the unknown, in the desire to find the other, the twin of their soul who will warm their souls in a gentle embrace, who will feed them with love, who will cherish them with all virtues and flaws. Little Teddy is the part of the story that will cocker you to tears, and you will enjoy in the moments filled with childish innocence and ideals.
Blame it on the Mistletoe by Marina Adair will cheer you up and make you smile with its unique blend of humor and outwitting between the two characters Noah and Faith, who in a such an interesting way start the game of cat and mouse, fighting to accept and reject, fear to indulge and desire to not lose the chance. The gentle words of the powerful ranger will spoil your senses, and the fighting spirit and sacrifice of his Christmas angel will make you see the world around you from a slightly different angle.
A gentle story for two souls who meet after a long time, Mistletoe Detour by Kate Pearce is guaranteed to relax and make you smile. You'll just enjoy reading about Veronica Hernandez and Ted Baker, the secrets that threaten to separate them, and the trust that is slowly deepening between them. The piggy, called Bacon, has an important part in the whole story.
Definitely, the style in which all the stories are written, as well as the fact that all are short novellas, contribute to fact that the storyline is quite rapid and do not allow the reader to get bored.

My favorite story was by Diana Palmer but all the stories are good. Great book with Christmas stories and holiday spirit especially if you like cowboys. Don't miss this one.

Always love holiday stories, especially with cowboys. I originally read this book for Ms. Pearce’s story, but enjoyed the other two as well. In Mistletoe Cowboy by Diana Palmer, we meet Parker who comes across as ‘just’ a cowboy when in fact, he is so much more. He has a reputation as being a ‘horse whisperer’ as he has a special bond with animals. But he has this sorta secret life as a government…let’s call it agent, if you will…as he is absolutely brilliant. He meets up with Katy, and her daughter Teddie. He actually meets Teddie first and they bond over her abused (new) horse. The intrigue around Bartholomew (that’s the horse’s name) brings these three together and working thru all that goes on is the rough road they must travel towards an HEA.

In Blame it on the Mistletoe by Marina Adair, Noah is home for an uneasy holiday and his first foray into town he runs into an elf…who is just adorable as she secretly decorates a tree in front of the Sheriff’s station. And that’s the first of her Christmas good deeds! Faith, the Elf, and Noah have to navigate personal histories and trust issues but they keep working towards that holiday HEA.

In Mistletoe Detour by Kate Pearce, I have always enjoyed her Morgan Ranch stories so a holiday return trip was fun to read. Ted Baker is the quintessential good guy. He owns the local garage and bails out a stranded motorist, Veronica Hernandez. They actually went to school together but she’s been gone a while. The sparks are immediate. There is a little kicker to this reunion – Veronica is hauling around a pig, in a bad snow storm, and things get a wee bit complicated. Annnnnnnnnd the pig’s name is Bacon. Veronica is keeping secrets from Ted (and yeah, you can assume it revolves around Bacon), but until they learn how to navigate the way to mutual trust, they won’t have an HEA. But this is a holiday story and I loved the ending.

What a great collection of novellas. If you enjoy Christmas stories you will not want to miss this well written collection. I enjoyed each selection. What’s not to enjoy cowboys, children and a pet pig!
I received an advance ebook from the publisher and this is my unbiased review.

I enjoyed reading all three stories in the anthology Christmas Kisses with My Cowboy. Katy Blake and sweet little Teddie won over the heart of Parker in Diana Palmer's Mistletoe Cowboy. Faith Loren bravely opens her heart to Texas Ranger Noah Tucker in Blame It on the Mistletoe by Marina Adair. In Mistletoe Detour by Kate Pearce Veronica Hernandez and her pet pig, Bacon are rescued by Ted Baker when Veronica runs out of gas on her way to Morgantown, California. Veronica and Ted find being friends is good but falling in love is better. These stories are filled with lots of love and Christmas cheer. Very entertaining.

Two of my favorite Authors and a new to me author in one book? HERE FOR IT! I ended up loving all three short stories and am looking forward to exploring the new to me author. I love it when a story gives you a taste of authors writing and you love it so much that you find a new favorite Author!

A trio of sweet romantic western tales by talented authors
Diana Palmer's Mistletoe Cowboy pairs Katy, a recently widowed mother of a young girl with Parker, a Native American horse wrangler. She develops her characters fully, with backgrounds that explain their action/reactions and weaves a sweet story of love at first sight, between all three.
Parker help them both with their adjustments and problems, and he just wants to be with both...always.
Marina Adair's Blame It On the Mistletoe brings a good man to overworked Faith Loren. She gave up much to care for her younger brother and lives down her parent's infamy daily.
Texas Ranger Noah Tucker is fascinated by her and becomes determined to date her...at the least. She's wary and skittish, he wants to know why, and she's also generous and sweet. They overcome the barriers and survive some misunderstandings to become a solid couple.
Kate Pearce's Mistletoe Detour pairs former classmate Ted Baker and Veronica Hernandez together. Ted never married, he had a crush on the younger Veronica, but was insecure and she married badly. He tows her from the side of the road when she runs out of gas returning to stay with her uncle. They are thrown together over the holidays and he helps her over her mistrust of men...him in particular to have a happy ending.
I requested and received a NetGalley Arc and recommend to fans of cowboys and sweet romances. I offer my opinion freely.