This is a collection of Christmas short stories.

The main and much larger of the three is The Mistletoe Prince, part of Pepper Basham’s fictional world of Skymar and is thoroughly enjoyable. Arran, the younger prince of the Skymar royal family, has been sent to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina for a time to work with his brother-in-law Luke (from Loyally, Luke) in an effort to regroup from a recent series of unfortunate escapades at home. There he meets Luke, Penelope, and Izzy’s tomboy cousin, Charlotte. It’s really a sweet story and a terrific addition to the Skymar storyline.

The other two short stories were much, much shorter and therefore felt rushed.
In Say No to Mistletoe by Sheila Roberts, Hailey is a romance novelist home for Christmas but dealing with lingering childhood insecurities. While home, she reconnects with her childhood crush, who long ago kissed her under the mistletoe on a dare, a mortifying memory for her.

Return to Mistletoe by Kathleen Fuller is a charming story set in the town of Mistletoe, Missouri, at Christmas. Prom dates from years past, Emmy and Kieran, see each other for the first time in years.. Emmy now owns a little antique store in town; Kieran left MIstletoe right after high school for Ireland but is home to celebrate his mother’s 70th birthday. Could she leave their small town for him? Would he ever leave Ireland for her?

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for the ARC of Mistletoe Season.

Mistletoe Season is a delightful set of 3 Christmas novellas! I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook which brought the characters to life! The narration was great but the accents were the best! I would highly recommend this book!

Return to Mistletoe is an amazingly romantic novella! I absolutely loved it!Emmy is owner to a Christmas shop. Kieran has left his hometown and never looked back. The two bump into each other and old feelings ignite. This novella was so romantic and sweet. The chemistry between these two was perfect! I adored Kieran and his Irish accent!

A Mistletoe Prince
Prince Arran leaves his royal life to volunteer in a charity fundraiser in a small town. His bad boy reputation as well as his striking accent makes for a wonderful story! This one had many humorous moments between him and Charlotte as their romance grows.

Say No To Mistletoe
Hailey has had some bad experiences after being under mistletoe. She vows this holiday season to avoid it! But then enters her childhood neighbour who once kissed her under mistletoe. This was a cute novella!

I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in trade for my honest opinion. My thoughts are my own.

Started this before Christmas and now it’s April so maybe it’s partly right book, wrong time? The stories were cute, but seemed to lack depth. I also struggle with instalovey stories and prefer more build up. Overall, a fun read!

This series of novellas was a great listen. The narration was easy to understand and added to the stories. I loved each one of the stories and would definitely read the book or listen to them again. Pepper Basham's prince falling in love with a commoner was such a fun story. Sheila Roberts' and Kathleen FUller's stories are the perfect ones to read if you like a great second chance at romance story. I enjoyed both of the couples reconnecting just in time for Christmas. I definitely recommend this collection for a fun Christmas read (or listen).

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Mistletoe Season: Three heartwarming, low-spice Christmas romances perfect for a short escape this holiday season by Sheila Roberts, Kathleen Fuller, and Pepper Basham is a fun Christmas collection. While all three novellas were great, the novella by Pepper Basham was definitely the largest and shone brightest in the collection. It was my favorite and I would love a sequel to it in the future. It is a great collection overall. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

3.5 stars

Mistletoe Season is a set of three romance stories featuring old loves, opposites, and royalty that make you feel like you're living on the set of a Hallmark movie.

In Say No to Mistletoe, by Shelia Roberts, Hailey Fairchild's love life has been a disaster. She's a romance writer, for goodness sake! Shouldn't she be good at romance? Nope! And now she's home for the holidays, and so is her former crush - Carwyn Davies, the hot basketball star from high school.

In Return to Mistletoe, by Kathleen Fuller, Emmy Banks LOVES Christmas. She lives in an adorable town called Mistletoe, Missouri. When Kieran O'Neill returns home to Mistletoe from spending time in Ireland, he reconnects with Emmy - his sister's bestie. Will the closeness he feels with her be enough to make him stay?

In The Mistletoe Prince, by Pepper Basham, Prince Arran St. Clare is being sent from his royal life to the small town of Ransom, North Carolina as a punishment. Part of the agreement is that he must participate in the Christmas charity fundraiser - and prove his worth to the people in the town. Will he learn what matters most at Christmas?

If you like quick, sweet, kissing only romance and Hallmark movies, you will enjoy this trio of Christmas themed stories. They were all so cute that I didn't mind the insta-love aspect, even though I would have prefered a little more character development.

Thank you to the authors, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. I found these holiday stories to be just okay. Nothing overly exciting.

A delightful collection of three Christmas stories with charm, love, second chances, and self discovery all wrapped in the cozy glow of the holiday season. The stories have warmth and holiday cheer.
Many thanks to HarperCollins Christian Publishing and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Such a fun Christmas collection! Really enjoyed these stories and the characters represented. The stories were well developed in spite of being short and sweet, which made it an especially enjoyable holiday read as time is limited and the season is short.

When I first saw this book it was the title that grabbed my attention. I wasn't paying to much to anything else because I was looking for Christmas themed books. I'm so glad that I picked this one out to read. What I didn't realize until I actually began to read it is that it has three authors, none of which I've read before. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed each one of the three stories told. They were unique in their own ways and different which gave me like three books in one.

I happen to love a second chance romance and that's just what Kathleen Fuller gave me with Return to Mistletoe. Emma Banks is the female protagonist in this story and a lovely Irishman, Kieran O'Neill. Kieran's mother is turning 7o so he's coming back to Mistletoe to celebrate with her after spending time in Ireland. Little did he know that Emma has had a major crush on him this whole time. They had chemistry for sure and I loved reading their story and the romance that came with it.

The second author, Pepper Basham, whose name I love gave us the cute story of Prince Arran St. Clare titled The Mistletoe Prince. I mean who doesn't love a prince love story? He's gotten in trouble so for his punishment he's been booted to Ransom, North Carolina to live with his brother-in-law, Luke. Sounds iffy, right? Because he's royalty, his punishment includes the requirement to prove he's worthy of his royal title and position. So, how does he do that? In part by helping with the annual fundraiser. But, of course, he meets the beautiful Charlotte (aka Charlie) who is a carpenter. Arran takes a liking to her immediately and as you read how he is able to grow her confidence you can't help but to like this worthy prince. I loved Prince Arran and his heart of gold so I loved this story a lot.

Last, but not least, is Shella Roberts' Say No to Mistletoe. I fell for this one. I also love stories about authors and those with aspirations to be authors. Hailey Fairchild is a romance writer (check!) who, for very good reason, hates mistletoe. Without spoiling her story of the mistletoe, suffice it to say her experiences with it weren't good. She's now an adult and she's coming home for the holidays and she's going to run into her crush from her high school days, Carwyn. I got all the feels from this story. I reminisced about MY first crush...well, I was in 1st grade so it was cute. lol I relived the awkwardness of "loving" a boy and not wanting him to know because OMG how embarrassing! So what does one do at that age? Maybe ask someone to casually drop the hint and/or just have a friend ask him directly if he likes you. lol Those were the good ol' days. Hailey and Carwyn were an adorable couple I rooted for all the way.

Mistletoe Season is a delightful holiday read that captures the warmth and charm of Christmas in three heartwarming novellas. Each story brings its own unique twist on love, from an awkward high school kiss to rekindled relationships and a royal romance. The characters are relatable and endearing, making it easy to root for them as they navigate love under the mistletoe. Sheila Roberts, Kathleen Fuller, and Pepper Basham each bring their own style to the collection, delivering sweet, feel-good stories that are perfect for cozying up with during the holiday season. If you're a fan of Hallmark movies, this one is sure to make you smile!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It was a refreshing and captivating experience, and I found the writing to be both engaging and accessible. The story flowed smoothly, making it easy to stay connected to the plot and characters without feeling lost or overwhelmed. The author struck a perfect balance, keeping things interesting while still making the content feel approachable. Overall, it was a wonderful read, and I would definitely recommend it to others who are looking for an enjoyable and easy-to-digest book.

A fun read of a few shorter novellas in one. Giving the spirit of love at Christmas and of happy endings meant to satisfy the longings for romance.

Classic Christmas hallmark stories perfect to get you in the mood for the season. I love the concept of various authors writing stories for the same book.

If there’s one thing this book delivers, it’s Christmas romance in every flavor. “Mistletoe Season” brings together three holiday love stories, each packed with small-town charm, festive mix-ups, and enough mistletoe to make a florist jealous:
* “Say No to Mistletoe” by Sheila Roberts – Hailey Fairchild, a romance author with a deep-rooted mistletoe phobia (because one embarrassing high school kiss will do that to a girl), heads home for the holidays. She’s determined to avoid the dreaded plant at all costs, but her meddling family—and one very familiar, very charming neighbor—have other ideas.
* “Return to Mistletoe” by Kathleen Fuller – Emmy Banks has always loved Christmas in her hometown of Mistletoe, Missouri. But when Kieran O’Neill, the one who got away, returns for the holidays, old sparks start flying faster than a sleigh on Christmas Eve. He’s been living abroad, she’s planted firmly in town—so the big question is: Can this holiday romance last longer than the season?
* “The Mistletoe Prince” by Pepper Basham – A runaway royal? Check. A small-town Christmas? Check. Prince Arran St. Clare gets shipped off to Ransom, North Carolina, to learn some humility and prove he’s got what it takes to be king. But between volunteering for a Christmas charity fundraiser, getting tangled up in small-town traditions, and meeting a woman who couldn’t care less about his title, he might just find love in the most unexpected place.

Each story has its own sweet and snowy charm, whether it’s the swoon-worthy second-chance sparks or the unexpected royal romance. Some plot points are a little predictable, but let’s be real—that’s part of the fun with holiday romances! The cozy settings, warm-hearted characters, and festive feels make this a perfect fireside read. Is it breaking new ground? Not really. But is it as comforting as a cup of hot cocoa on a cold night? Absolutely.

I’m giving “Mistletoe Season” 4 out of 5 stars! It’s warm, festive, and full of mistletoe magic, perfect for Hallmark movie lovers, small-town romance fans, and anyone who enjoys a happily ever after wrapped up in twinkling lights. If you’re looking for feel-good Christmas romance with a little something for everyone, this one deserves a spot on your holiday TBR!

This is a really fun novella collection! Each story is unique but goes along with the mistletoe connection. I enjoyed the characters in each. The different settings, the plotlines, the relationships, everything. I also very much enjoyed the humor. I found myself giggling aloud several times. It's just a really sweet, funny, feel good Christmas novella collection! Very well done!

I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

A fun collection of three Christmas rom-com novellas. Each novella can be read alone and individually tells a story of a Christmas romance.

Return to Mistletoe by Kathleen Fuller
Emmy has always had a crush on her best friend's brother, Kieran, but shortly after high school, he fled to Ireland and has been renovating an old castle that belongs to his family. Surprising everyone, Kieran comes back to the sleepy town of Mistletoe for his mother's 70th birthday. Emmy hasn't seen or heard from Kieran in decades. Will Kieran stay this time or will he flee back to Ireland? Will she ever be able to tell Kieran how she really felt about him back in high school? A sweet Christmas novella great for those who enjoy second chance romance.

The Mistletoe Prince by Pepper Basham
Continuing with the Skymar series, this novella focuses on Prince Arran St. Clare who is sent to the mountains of North Carolina to help with their annual Christmas fundraiser to prove that he is ready for royal life. It's great to go back and visit these beloved characters, this time in the States! Sent to stay with his sister and her husband, Arran is forced to not only hang out with the locals, but to do some of his own introspection as well. Will Prince Arran be able to get his good name back or will he return to Skymar in shame? A fun Christmas romance that can be read alone, but will mean so much more to lovers of the Skymar series.

Say No to Mistletoe by Sheila Roberts
Hailey is convinced that anything involving her and mistletoe is cursed. After an initial experience with mistletoe in high school and several other instances since, romance writer Hailey is determined that nothing good can come from mistletoe. When Hailey comes home for Christmas, her mom sets her up with several public appearances. Due to a looming deadline and the worst case of writer's block, Hailey just wants to lay low, but when she runs into Carwyn, her initial kiss under the mistletoe, will she be able to stay focused or will she be forced to face the mistletoe? A cute book that lovers of contemporary romance will especially enjoy.

This is a great collection of novellas. Each story is a heartwarming well written story that holds your attention.
LOVED this collection!
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required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

I haven’t read anything by the other two authors, so I initially requested this book because of Pepper Basham and Christmas. I mean, what more could one want in a book? As I read, I realized there was a lot more! Each story was so sweet, and I just kept getting more and more drawn into the stories. It was a quick read, and reminiscent of a Hallmark movie with masculine men, swoony romance, and clean romance. I definitely recommend this book for anyone looking for any of the above! 🤍