Each story in this anthology takes place around Christmas. I found it interesting to read how differently the regency era, and the Highlands, celebrated the holiday. I generally do not read holiday-themed stories or anthologies. However, I made an exception because of Suzanne Enoch. She is a favorite author of mine, and I adore the series her novella belongs to.

GREAT SCOT! By Suzanne Enoch
Jane Bansil is the impoverished, spinster niece of a blue-blooded family. She is also Lady Aldriss’ paid companion. Jane accompanies her employer to the Highlands for Christmas. She meets the MacTaggert’s older cousin. The man not only notices her, but Brennan opens her eyes to new possibilities. Can Jane muster the bravado to be with Brennan? Or will she chicken out?
Brennan Andrews is the older cousin to the MacTaggert brothers. His is also a widower and an architect. Brennan agrees to design Lord Glendarril’s dream house. He encounters an intriguing Sassenach female in his cousin’s library. Jane is the first woman to stir Brennan’s interest since his wife died. Can Brennan convince Jane to remain in Scotland? Or will he lose her too?
I am so happy that Jane received her happily-ever-after. She is one woman who deserves it. At one time, I wanted Jane to end up with Gavin, the MacTaggert’s groom. However, I will admit that Brennan is the better man for her. What I adore the most about Jane is the sacrifice she willingly made for her younger cousin. She would rather have Amy happy than stuck in a loveless marriage, even at the price of her job.
Brennan is an absolute love. Honestly, he is every bookworm’s dream man. Who in their right mind would not fall for a man with the capability of designing their dream library? What I adore the most about Brennan is his patience with Jane. He found a kindred spirit in her, especially one who shared his scholarly interests. So, Brennan took the time to coax the true Jane from her shy shell.
GREAT SCOT is book 3.5 in Suzanne Enoch’s historical romance series, WILD WICKED HIGHLANDERS. I recommend reading the prior three books before starting this one, especially book one, since that is where Jane is first introduced.
I still hope Gavin gets a story, even if it is another novella. I just think he needs a lass to tame him.

CHRISTMAS AT DEWBERRY HOLLOW by Amelia Grey
John “Gate” Gatestone is the grandson of a quarrelsome duke. He offers to help his ailing grandfather find a particular tree that bears his and his late wife’s initials. Gate crosses paths with a saucy female in the forest. Isabelle makes him want to abandon his family’s code of conduct. He asks for her assistance in finding his grandfather’s special tree. Will Gate find the tree before Christmas? And will he be able to leave Isabelle behind after?
Isabelle Reed is the great-granddaughter of a viscount. She helps her mother run their family inn. On the side, Isabelle teaches the local village girls how to read and write. She has one rule: never to fall for any of the men who stay at her inn. However, Gate tempts Isabelle to break that rule. She agrees to help him in his search for a certain tree. Can Isabelle give Gate up once he accomplishes his mission? Or will she risk heartbreak?
Gate charmed me from the start of the story. He had this mischievous air about him that made him fun. I love how Gate wanted to have the kind of love that his grandparents shared. He refused to marry out of duty, instead he waited until he found the right woman who stirred his heart. What I adore the most about Gate is his willingness to help his grandfather achieve his last wish. He understood how important this was to his grandfather, so he defied their family to give the old Duke peace.
Isabelle steadily grew on me. She may be related to nobility, but she never put on airs. Isabelle prefers her provincial lifestyle than the active social life of the ton. I love how Isabelle is no stranger to menial labor. She does not make the inn’s staff do all the work. Instead, Isabelle can be found doing some of the chores to help the inn run smoothly. What I like the most about Isabelle is the care she gives to their permanent borders. She treats them as family.
This is my first foray with Amelia Grey’s works. CHRISTMAS AT DEWBERRY HOLLOW is a standalone novella. While reading, I never got the sense it belonged to a series. I am tempted to explore the author’s other stories.

MY MISTLETOE BEAU
by Anna Bennett

Jack Hardwick, Earl of Frostbough, is the heir to a dukedom. He has a reputation of being cynical and cold-hearted amongst his peers. Jack happens upon a mysterious lady pawing through his underwear drawer. Eva proves to be the answer to his vexing problem. Jack promises to return her father’s watch if she agrees to a fake courtship. Will Jack and Eva’s fake courtship turn into the real deal?
Miss Eva Tiding is the only child of a widowed viscount. She plans to get back her father’s pocket watch from the earl who swindled him. Eva reluctantly agrees to pretend to a fake engagement to the Earl of Frostbough, a man she detests. Or does she really? The infuriating man brings out the worst, and the best, out of Eva. Can Eva resist Jack’s temptation? Or will she fall madly in love with the jaded earl?
Jack is simply swoon worthy! I never could resist a broody, sardonic man. Jack is a man who let a childhood disappointment twist his outlook on life. He starts off indifferent and aloof. However, Jack begins to soften around the edges the more he interacts with Eva. What I love the most about Jack is his verbal spars with Eva. He never says anything outright cruel; he just knows the right things to get a rise out of her.
I liked Eva from the start. She is not a simpering, timid miss. Eva toes the line of the limitations set to her sex and station. What I love the most about Eva is her ability to stand up to Jack. She refuses to allow the man to intimidate her. Eva continues to prove that she is an even match for the detached gentleman.
Anna Bennett is a new-to-me author. MY MISTLETOE BEAU is a standalone novella. This story made me smile (hugely) at the end. I could not help but be swept up in the wonderful storytelling.

KISSING UNDER THE MISTLETOE is a series of delightful and warm-hearted stories. I like how each author focuses on the characters and the storyline over the festive season. The holiday is more of a backdrop, like a setting.

A sure Christmas romance treat for regency book readers.

Susan Enoch’s Great Scot is the story of the Amy’s companion Jane Basil who is now in the highlands after being dismissed by Amy’s mother. Fortunately the countess, Lady Aldriss employs her and thus her trip to the highlands during Christmas. Jane’s life has not been a bed of roses since she turned 17 having to live on her own finding a position amongst her relatives none too kind to her either. She meets a Scottish cousin and this begins a budding romance with a good holiday gift to both the Jane and her Scot.

Amelia Grey’s Christmas at Dewberry Park is different holiday romance. Isabelle and her mother run a lodging house under difficult financial constraints after the new Viscount cuts off their funding to lead a moderately indecent life. Isabelle has no illlusions of marriage. But all change when she accidentally shoots one of the entourage of a visiting Duke, thinking the later was a stag, ( owning to his grey fur etc) and once again the holiday magic weaves its romance.

Miss Eva Tidings breaks into the room of the Earl of Frostbough to retrieve the watch her father looses at the gaming table to the Earl, as it has special meaning as it was a watch gifted my her late mother to her father. This begins an adventure of deception and revenge romance in Anna Bennett’s My Mistletoe Beau. All good when the misunderstanding are sorted out snd apologies are accepted. It’s always the season of Yuletide that brings love back into the lives of the protagonists.

4 stars all around.

Very entertaining book! was quit the book many turns of adventure. Some interesting twists? Guess most of us missed the stolen moments!

This is a great collection of romances with a Christmas theme. I enjoyed all three of the books, however, the second story was my favorite - I just loved the idea of a lady in most unladylike circumstances.

All three books are set at Christmastime, but, also, each book focuses on a lady who doesn't want to be constrained by society's rules. This made them likeable and engaging.

If you enjoy the genre, you will love this book. Put this one on your TBR list - it's the perfect read for being curled up by the fireplace.

Kissing Under the Mistletoe is a historical romance anthology with heartwarming and smutty stories.

I really enjoyed this anthology! Each story was unique but they all fit well together with the holiday theme. I connected with each couple from the stories, but I think the first one was my favorite. Jane is just such a sweet heroine, and Brennan really brought out the best in her.

Highly recommend for fans of historical romance!

I picked this one up because Anna Bennett is my favorite one-click historical romance author. And for Christmas novellas, this collection did not disappoint!

Great Scot!
*Suzanne Enoch
4*
Brennan and Jane made a great couple. They had all the same likes and quality. Two lonely people, thinking they’d never fine someone to live. I enjoyed this extra short story from one of my favorite series.
Christmas at Dewberry Hollow
*Amelia Grey
4*
Isabelle and Gate, what a lovely story of romance and heartbreak. I don’t know if this is part of a series but it definitely was a good short story.
My Mistletoe Beau
*Anna Bennett
What a fun read! This book has some great banter and terrible singing. Jack and Eva both had issues to work through.

These are 3 stories which are absolutely perfect for a romantic Christmas holiday.

Suzanne Enoch tells of a lady who never expects to marry. Surprisingly, she finds a gentleman who thinks she is the most perfect of creatures.

Amelia Grey also writes about a young lady who feels sure she will never find perfect love. She is wrong because perfect love finds her.

Finally, Anna Bennett tells of a third young lady who has committed to a life which would not allow her to marry. She is completely mistaken.

Each of these authors write wonderful stories populated by characters who make us hope for the best for them. The women are lovely and caring and smart. The men are strong and heroic. All of them find that romance is right in front of them.

All 3 of the stories have romance, humor and lust. There are Christmas celebrations which make the reader wish to participate. I am sure I could almost smell the greenery.

Most of all there are 3 happily ever afters which remind us that true love has a way of appearing even when we have no expectations.

A perfect anthology for a Christmas holiday.

What a beautiful read. Kissing under the Mistletoe, published by St. Martin's Press, is part of the WW Highlands series.
It contains stories by three outstanding authors, published for the first time.
Amelia Grey with Christmas at Dewberry Hollow
Anna Bennett with My Mistletoe Beau
Suzanne Enoch with Great Scot!
Three stories about the highlands, ladies and their knights in shining kilts, highly entertaining,
5 stars.

Great Scot! was a very sweet story about a on the shelf spinster who meets an architect and falls in love. However Jane was a little too passive for my tastes. I liked the hero Brennan but this lacked a spark for me because of Jane's passive self doubts which seemed to be repeated in her head over and over. I felt the frustration of the supporting characters at times.

Christmas at Dewberry Hollow was nice but I felt the pacing was a little off.

My Mistletoe Beau was my favorite of the three because the characters sparked off each other. I liked their banter and the pacing felt on point.

Three hot and lovely short stories that make me wish it was Christmas already! Each one was fun in its own way, but the last was my favourite. Somehow, it felt of that everyone fell in love so quickly in the first two stories, but felt just right in the final story. Although it might have been because it was the longest of the three. But, I did enjoy reading this so very much.

Three sweet stories about love during Christmas for those who thought their chance had passed was just and enchanting way to spend a day in June. I was transported to these stories and forgot that it was 94 degrees outside. That’s definitely saying something. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romance or just wants to be taken away from reality for a little while.

The first novella was enjoyable, but I think the next two fell flat for me. Thank you for the ARC to read and review.

I recieved a free copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
There isn't much you can say about a Christmas romance anthology.
3 books that a quick paced, instalove, and a guaranteed HEA.