Three festive stories in one.

Say No To Mistletoe by Sheila Roberts

🎄 small town
🎄 childhood crush
🎄 writer x school principal

🚫 clean romance

“Mistletoe is my kryptonite. One kiss under it, and I got weak in the head”

This was my favourite story from the anthology. Fast paced and sweet story. It did feel a little dated (references to the Beat Generation) and cliche at points. But a sweet story if you’re looking for a light holiday story.

“Living a happily ever after is so much more satisfying than writing one”

Return to Mistletoe by Kathleen Fuller

🎄 small town
🎄 childhood crush
🎄 dual PoV

🌶️ close door romance

Found the premise cute but a little slow. Has a sweet Christmas feel to it as they spend time together in town during all the Christmas festivities.

“They saw you and Kieran taking a carriage ride…how romantic”

The Mistletoe Prince by Pepper Basham

📚 Prince x commoner
📚 small town
📚 dual POV

🚫 clean romance

“At eight, she’d dreamed of a fairytale Prince coming to sweep her off her feet. But nearly twenty years later, she stared at a drunk, snoring, actual Prince”

Another cute concept where a rogue prince goes to a small rural town in the US to rebrand his image. Found it a little slow though although it does have some sweet moments.

Started off strong yet leaned heavily into the Insta love.

“It was a good thing she’s outgrown that pesky childhood fantasy, because one thing was certain. This prince was not for her”

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the authors for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

3.5 ⭐️

Return to Mistletoe Kathleen Fuller
Emmy runs an antique store in Mistletoe. Kieran is home from Ireland to surprise his mom for her birthday. The two of them attended prom together and Emmy had wished they’d shared a kiss all the years ago. Kieran and Emmy keep running into each other while he is home and that old flame starts to grow. I thought their love story was a cute and fun to read.

A Mistletoe Prince Pepper Basham
Prince Arran is sent to spend time in NC with his sister, Ellie, and her husband. He meets Charlotte who is leading the annual Christmas fundraiser and is happy to spend time with her and help her with it. Another cute Christmas love story but my least favorite of the 3.

Say No to Mistletoe Sheila Roberts
Hailey has had bad luck anytime she shares a kiss under the mistletoe so she has sworn off ever doing it again. She travels back home for the holidays where she runs into her childhood crush and the first guy to kiss her under the mistletoe. This story was short and sweet but I enjoyed it!

Thanks Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley for this arc!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Mistletoe Season includes three sweet Christmas stories by three wonderful authors. The first story begins with the reuniting of Emmy and Kieran. They went to high school together, but he left to travel the world. He has just sold a castle that had been in his family for years and is visiting for the holidays. Kiernan has plans to leave after the holidays, but changes his plans and leaves earlier. Will Emmy see him again? The second story is about a rogue Prince who is sent to live with his sister and her husband in the United States. He has to earn his own money, do some volunteer work and change his ways according to his royal family. After a horrible first impression, Prince Arran has to win the trust of Charlotte and help her with the fund raising activities for the MIstletoe Wish Foundation. The two of them are falling for each other, but the Prince has to go back to his royal life and Charlotte thinks she will never fit into it. Finally, the last story is about a quiet girl from a small town who moves to New York City and becomes a romance writer. She loves her family, but has some bad memories from growing up there. The only good memory is of her next door neighbor, Carwyn. She had a huge crush on him and now she may have a chance of love with him. He is the high school principal and his Dad is ill. There is no way that he can move to NYC to be with Hailey. Will Hailey give up her life in NYC to be with him? You will have to read these stories to find out if there is a happy ending for these three women.

Three short and sweet Christmas novellas
novellas are not really my preferred reading, but I enjoyed these.

My favorite was The Mistletoe Prince by Pepper Basham.
I especially loved these characters! Watching them interact and get to know each other was fun.
The setting, the story line, it all worked together well and was just a really sweet story!!

I also enjoyed the other two, and would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a good Christmas story (or 3) to read.
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Sweet holiday stories, just the perfect way to get into the holiday mood. 3 stories combined into one book. Can't go too terribly wrong.

I always love reading short stories. But I always get to the end and wish each story was longer lol.

I loved each short story. They were cute romantic stories and I enjoyed them lots.

a solid 3.75. Very quick listen. Broken up into three short stories. I think I prefer a full book vs. the short stories... I'm always left with questions that the author just doesn't get to. But overall, they were very sweet.

Get Ready for Mistletoe Season!

All three of these novellas will win your heart. Each is well crafted, complete and have an encouraging hero with a HEA ending.

Return to Mistletoe by Kathleen Fuller-
I am happy to see a story with a H and h in their forties.
The story is a plausible second chance, friends to lovers tale with an Irish heartthrob who said “lass” a little too often. Coming home after twenty-two years in Ireland is a little unsettling but Kieran and Emmy decide to spend time together during the holiday season in Mistletoe, Missouri.

The Mistletoe Prince by Pepper Basham-
I love having more to read in the Skymar series. We meet the youngest royal, Prince Arran St. Clare of Skymar, who is sent to Ransom, NC for a couple of months to get his act together. The first decisions he makes upon his arrival are not good ones at all and he ends up in an awkward meeting with Luke’s cousin, Charlie…AKA Charlotte. By the middle of this story, I was very enamored with said prince and wished for a Pepper Basham kissing scene and HEA…smile, sigh. I am hoping we see these two in future Skymar tales…Please and thank you.

Say No to Mistletoe by Sheila Roberts-
There is nothing better than a funny h written in first person. Especially one that is an author of romance when she has no real romance in her own life. I laughed at her antics and loved how she gained back her self confidence as the story developed. Shelia Roberts can always take what could be another cliche’ trope romance and make it great because her characters are so genuine and original.

The audiobook for this novella trilogy is average since some of the accents required for the first two stories (Irish, southern) were a bit meh. Listening wasn’t unpleasant, just not as consistent across the span of the story. By the end of the second story, Charlotte sounded southern and not like an uneducated redneck so that counted as redeeming value.

This narrator was perfect for “Say No to Mistletoe”! Witty and funny, Eby brought Hailey’s character beyond the pages and proved to give Carwyn a strong, caring voice. Well done.

This book is suitable for older teens with no inappropriate intimate scenes and no bad language.

I received this book from the author/publisher free of charge, with no expectation of a positive review. I also purchased the audiobook.

I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

I have to say these were cute romantic shorts stories and I enjoyed them a lot. My favorite was the last story with Hailey and Carwyn. I love a tough guy who stands up for the one he loves and is not consumed with looks but falls for someone that is kind, smart and beautiful inside and out.

Definitely pick this one up for a Christmas read!

Mistletoe Season is a combination of three delightful novellas that are perfect quick reads during the holiday season. Women will love curling up with all three stories of romance.
Kathleen Fuller' story "Say No to Mistletoe" is different from most romance as it's with two 40 somethings that a chance at love of a long-time crush for Emmy when her best friend's brother comes home again. My personal favorite is by Pepper Basham and returns us to Skymar characters when the prince has to spend time in North Carolina helping Luke in construction to help reform him. While there, he has a chance for love. Sheila Roberts is the most famous of the three authors and she gives a second chance for love in "Say No to Mistletoe" when Carwyn Davies comes back home after a broken engagement to find her high school crush is also back home!
When you need a break after a long day of getting ready for the holidays, you will get it with these sweet stories.
I received a complimentary copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing, but all opinions are my own.

Very cute and heartwarming Christmas stories! I really enjoyed this!

Thanks Netgalley, Sheila Roberts, Kathleen Fuller, Pepper Basham, HarperCollins Christian Publishing and Thomas Nelson Fiction for giving me an advanced reader's copy of this book!

If you are looking for clean romance novellas, give this collection a try.

Return to Mistletoe was delightful with a second chance at love for Kieran and Emmy. Who wouldn’t enjoy a story of an Irishman returning to the small town of Mistletoe?

The Mistletoe Prince has well-loved Skymar characters from a previous series that I was curious to learn about them. Prince Arron has a lot to change in his life, but with the love of his sister and help from Charlotte, his story leaves you with a smile on your face and a happy heart. This was my favorite of the three stories.

Say No to Mistletoe- Hailey Fairchild equates her failed romantic relationships with kissing under mistletoe. What if kissing Carwyn, the very first guy she kissed, can actually work this time? Trusting and taking a chance on love with a mistletoe do-over with the boy-next-door was a fun way to end the book.

I received a complimentary copy of the book. A positive review was not required and all opinions are my own.

3.5 ⭐️ Who doesn’t love a good Christmas novella this time of year? And in this case 3 of ‘em? Delightful! Sheila Roberts and Kathleen Fuller are both new to me authors, and of course, Pepper Basham is a well loved author of mine. I think it was a strong collection of heartwarming stories to get you into the Christmas spirit.

Return to Mistletoe: 3.5⭐️
I don’t typically love reading about characters in their 40s (with salt and pepper beards), because I am just not to that point in my life, but I did enjoy this one. When Kieran said lass, wow. It could make any woman weak in the knees. Ultimately, Emmy and Kieran were adorable. The third act breakup was not necessary, especially in a book that is less than 100 pages, but I still thought their story was cute. Also, the antique store just adds to that small town, cozy, Christmas charm that makes for a cute story.

A Mistletoe Prince: 4⭐️
I was not expecting this one to be about characters from her Skymar series, but it was a welcome surprise. Arran played basically no part in that series, he is mentioned, so I was glad to see he got his own redemption story. The meet-disaster was comical, the pie scene was so adorable to me, and Arran and Charlie were so cute! Pepper Basham does it again.

Say No to Mistletoe: 3⭐️
This one was obviously my least favorite and kind of a disappointing ending to this collection. I didn’t connect with the writing or the characters. The premise of the story was cute, mistletoe mishaps and all, but it fell a bit flat. I could not invest in Hailey and Carwyn’s relationship and mostly skimmed their story unfortunately.

Ultimately, I enjoyed these stories as a whole, and they got me very excited for Christmas!

*Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, and the authors, for the complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

What a wonderfully sweet Christmas read. There are three novellas in this book. I give the book 5* for sweet love stories at Christmas time, the characters are easy to fall in love with, the writing is descriptive and flows well. Definitely recommend!

Thank you to Sheila Roberts, Kathleen Fuller, Pepper Basham, NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for allowing me this arc e version in exchange for my opinion.

“Mistletoe Season” is a collection of three cute, clean Christmas novellas from three best-selling authors. I had only ever heard of Sheila Roberts, but not the other two. I was definitely blown out of the water with how cute they all were! Definitely giving Hallmark vibes for sure with the cute small town romance/second chance tropes 😍
I definitely am a sucker for smut, however clean romance is always a nice change from what I’m used to.

“The Mistletoe Prince” has that small town southern charm to it, with a faith element to it as well.

“Return to Mistletoe” was a Christmas romance between two older people (in their 40’s; which I don’t feel like we see a lot in romance books), with an Irish man (ooooh) who reconnects with Emmy, the antique shop owner. The rest is history after that 😉

“Say No to Mistletoe” Hailey Fairchild kissed her neighbor Carwyn Davies many moons ago under the mistletoe. It was definitely embarrassing for her & while she’s sworn off mistletoe ever since…he comes back into town when a second chance sparks between the two of them. This had all the vibes of a Christmas romcom + lightheartedness as well.

Thanks to NetGalley, the authors, & publishers for the copy of this eARC! I thoroughly enjoyed it! 🥰😊

I thought this was a delightful Christmas novel that was like being wrapped up in a warm blanket and watching the Hallmark Channel. I enjoyed the three different stories and I thought all of them were wonderful reads,

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book in exchange for my honest review!

Such a fun collection of novellas! I was not familiar with Kathleen Fuller or Sheila Roberts and really wanted to read the collection for Pepper Basham's story. I'm glad I read all three stories; they were very different from each other but all full of Christmas cheer and spirit set in small towns.

Return to Mistletoe by Kathleen Fuller brought Emmy and Kieran together after two decades as more than friends. Their friendship and walk down memory lane were sweet. Their rise above their greatest fear was rewarding and I also enjoyed the interesting secondary characters.

A Mistletoe Prince by Pepper Basham was everything I hoped for and more. Charlie Edgewood and Arran St. Clare had the perfect chemistry with banter, flirting, and same passion and vision. Charlie embracing her femininity and Arran embracing his royal purpose were truly delightful. A perfect Christmas rom-com indeed.

Say No to Mistletoe by Sheila Roberts was a fun romcom narrated in first person by a romance author named Hailey. Hailey was a little wonky with an imagination that took flight in all different directions. She was lovable, funny, self-deprecating and really such a complement to Carwyn whom she's had a crush on since forever. Their recounting of memories growing up next door to each other was endearing and their romance was heartfelt.

I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Thomas Nelson via NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Sweet and swoon worthy Christmas romances, all three are so very different.

Kisses only, no swearing, sweet stories that take you away and make you forget you’re reading.

I enjoyed them all but Return to Mistletoe was my personal favourite, I loved the antique shop and could picture myself browsing through the store and chatting to Emmy and Carina.

Mistletoe Season by Sheila Roberts, Kathleen Fuller and Pepper Basham - 4 Stars Overall
3 Christmas Novellas

Overall, these 3 novellas are charming and heartwarming holiday romances that perfectly show the magic of Christmas. I really enjoyed each of these, with Kathleen and Sheila being new to me authors! Looking forward to reading more by those authors. Pepper is one of my favorite authors and her's was my fav because we had Luke show back up! :)

Return to Mistletoe by Kathleen Fuller - 4 Stars

This was a unique Christmas romance between two characters in their 40s. I really liked that because you don't see those ages of characters portrayed much. In this one, we have Emmy Banks, who is fully rooted in her community with her antique shop. Set in Mistletoe, Missouri, the shop add an extra layer of charm to it. Kieran O'Neill has spent years abroad, renovating an old Irish castle, but returns to Mistletoe for his mother's 70th birthday. We see him reconnect with Emmy, his sister's close friend, and spend time helping her in the shop. A romance ensues and the rest is history. :) I really liked the characters and small town - a very cozy read. I loved that he was Irish too, added a nice layer to the story.

The Mistletoe Prince by Pepper Basham - 4 Stars

We are back with our Skymar characters and this time Princess Ellie's brother is getting his romance! Prince Arran St. Clare lost his fairytale life in exchange for a 3 month "punishment" in the small town of Ransom, North Carolina. He has to prove he is ready for royal life so he has to participate in the Christmas charity fundraiser, The Mistletoe Wish. The fundraiser not only forces Arran to get involved but also allows him to interact more deeply with the locals, helping him grow as a person. For anyone who LOVED the Skymar series like I did, this is a MUST read yall! (Specifically Loyally, Luke readers will love this the most!) We see Luke and Ellie again - which were lovely! Really enjoyed the faith elements in this too. A must read for those who enjoyed a mix of royalty, small-town charm, and a holiday romance.

Say No To Mistletoe - Sheila Roberts - 4 Stars

This one made me laugh out loud several times! I loved the mistletoe mishaps here. It's giving Christmas rom-com. We have a romance author, Hailey Fairchild, who always has a disaster under the mistletoe. Her handsome neighbor, Carwyn Davies, star of the basketball team, kissed her under the mistletoe many years ago and it was an embarrassing moment. Now, back home, she is determined to say no to mistletoe, until a second chance erupts between her and Carwyn. :) I really liked this one. I really needed the laughs and this one delivered!

Overall, this anthology is a great one to pick up during the holiday season. Very lighthearted, hallmark like novellas that are bound to be enjoyable!

Thank you to the Thomas Nelson for providing a copy to honestly read and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I loved all 3 stories in Mistletoe Season! Sweet romances set at Christmas time. All 3 are standalone and quite delightful, just the type of book to curl up with a cup of hot chocolate and a cozy blanket!
I highly recommend Mistletoe Season for pure enjoyment!

I was given a copy of Mistletoe Season with no expectations. All thoughts are my own!