MISTLETOE AND MISCHIEF by Debbie Macomber says it is a novel, but it is actually two stories: "A Cedar Cove Christmas" and "1225 Christmas Tree Lane." I requested this book after seeing that Macomber was the author and her fans will no doubt delight in the gentle romance that she crafts yet again. Overall, though, I did not think it was one of her strongest offerings, but I have not read many that include Cedar Cove characters so perhaps I was simply missing an assumed familiarity with the setting and its inhabitants.

I didn’t realize until I started reading this book that it was really a rerelease of two books that I’ve already read. A cedar cove Christmas and 1225 Christmas tree lane.. They are both good book and take place in Cedar cove so there is overlap of characters. I always enjoyed the Cedar cove books and just wished I’d realized this was a rerelease because I don’t like to reread books.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

Mistletoe and mischief by Debbie Macomber is the quintessential holiday romance this is a Hallmark feel good book I loved every moment of it this is cozy this is clean this is perfect for the reader who wants that quick holiday romance for the season!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

You can’t go wrong with two stories in one book. In the first book we get to meet Mack, an EMT, and Mary Jo, a woman going to Cedar Cove to find the family of the man who got her pregnant and left. We also need her very protective brothers. Upon arriving in Cedar Cove, Mary Jo quickly realizes that the townspeople are nice and accepting. Mack is there for her in her most stressful times and she is attracted to him but she doesn’t think there is a chance. Mack can’t figure out why he can’t seem to forget about Mary Jo. Her brothers bring funny moments to the story while trying to find her. My only wish for this story is for more of a conclusion with her baby’s paternal family and that the end didn’t seem as rushed.

The second book brought us the story of a divorced couple, Kent and Beth. When their daughters bring them together for a family Christmas they both realize they shouldn’t have divorced. Unfortunately, things seem out of reach when he shows up with another woman. The ultimate question remains to be seen: can they find their way back to each other.

I liked both books and enjoyed the holiday themes. I received an ARC and this is my honest, voluntary review.

I enjoyed reading Mistletoe and Mischief by Debbie Macomber. You will fall in love with all the characters. I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely. Happy Reading!

Mistletoe and Mischief by Debbie Macomber contains two previously published A Cedar Cove Novels. The two novels are A Cedar Cove Christmas and 1225 Christmas Tree Lane. While I read the books when they first came out, I definitely enjoyed reading them again. I found the two stories to be easy to read. I like the author’s writing style. She has a way of drawing the reader in. There are great characters in the two tales. I especially enjoyed the Wyse brothers in A Cedar Cover Christmas (they had me grinning often). I like that in 1225 Christmas Tree Lane we get to catch up with the characters from the series. I enjoyed the humor throughout both stories (which had me smiling and chuckling). Friendship, love, faith, and community are themes in the two stories. I enjoyed reading these heartwarming and charming stories. Mistletoe and Mischief had me humming Christmas carols and planning my front yard holiday display.

This is a cute duo of stories from the Cedar Cove series (which I have not read) set one year apart. In A Cedar Cove Christmas, Mary Jo is very pregnant and looking for the family of the father of her baby while her brothers (the three Wyse men) are looking for her. It's a sweet story of love and family.

One year later, in 1225 Christmas Tree Lane, Beth is surprised when, according to her two college age daughters, her ex-husband of three years wants to join them for Christmas. Everyone is surprised when he shows up with another woman. This story explores occasions when divorce is not the answer.

I enjoyed these stories, and fans of this series will love them.

Family friendly.

I did not realize when I received this ARC that it would be two short stores in one book. I believe this is my first Debbie Macomber book as well. Both stories take place in the same small town and have some overlapping characters in them. While our weather is still over 100 degrees outside, it brings anticipation of the holiday season. These are warm, wholesome, Christmas stories that are perfect for getting cozy with during the holidays when life is busy.

This review is based on an ARC from NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review.

I didn't realize it when I got this ARC, but this book is 2 short stories that are being re-released into a new book. After I started reading the first story I kinda remembered the story and had to go back and look at the series to see why. It was great re-visiting Cedar Cove and remembering the wonderful Christmas stories I read years ago.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This review is based on an ARC from NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher.

My fault probably, but shouldn't have started in the middle of this apparently very prolific series. There were too many names and family members and vignettes of everyone to keep track of. While I'm sure this was gratifying for fans of this particular series, I was mostly just confused and the plot lines tripped too fast over any one family to really have me invested in any of them.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the opportunity to read and review Mistletoe and Mischief in exchange for an honest review. This is a perfect book to read in anticipation of the winter holiday season! Debbie Macomber is always one of my go-to authors for the Christmas stories and these 2 fit the bill perfectly! Thank you Debbie!

Strong 3.75 ⭐️

Whenever I want to read a holiday book, I turn to Debbie Macomber for comfort. My mom has bought me her Christmas book for the past 5 years, and I consume it each Christmas Day. This book does exactly what I needed it to do, and although it is two holidays away, managed to make me excited for the season to come.

I loved the two stories, and how they represented true meanings of Christmas, love, and belonging. I specifically enjoyed the parent trap concept, and kinda wish ten puppies show up on my doorstep soon.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC!

Mistletoe and Mischief, by Debbie Macomber, consists of two holiday stories taking place in the fictional town of Cedar Cove. The first one, A Cedar Cove Christmas tells the story of Mary Jo Wyse, a young woman, pregnant and alone who ends up in Cedar Cove for Christmas. And what a place to be! This storyline allowed the delightful cast of Cedar Cove characters to show up and show Mary Jo what kind people they are. And it provided a chance to revisit so many wonderful characters in a romantic, holiday setting.

The second story, 1225 Christmas Tree Lane, tells the story of Beth Morehouse- owner of a Christmas tree farm and rescuer/trainer of many puppies. Beth is looking forward to the holidays and her daughters and even spending time with her ex-husband again. But all of her plans go awry when her ex shows up with a “friend”, much to the dismay of her matchmaking daughters! This was another heartwarming holiday story- with second chance romance (one of my very favorite plot lines) and a lot of puppies (another very favorite of mine!). It was also fun to meet the cast of Cedar Cove characters again, another year later. I definitely recommend these delightful holiday stories.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read an advanced reader copy of this charming story combo.

Such a fun read! Highly recommend.

Many thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Mistletoe and Mischief by Debbie Macomber such a beautiful Christmas story that takes place in Cedar Cove. You can picture the beauty of Christmas Eve with an apartment above a stable. The stable has all the memories and animals of Baby Jesus being born to Mary and Joseph. Mary Jo with the help of Mac and Grace deliver Mary Jo’s baby. 1225 Christmas Tree Lane is a beautiful story that takes place in Cedar Cove too. A basket of 10 puppies is left on Beth’s porch and she has to find homes for all of them by Christmas Eve. Her daughters try to get Beth and their father back together again. But they think their parents are involved with other people. This is a book filled with love, love of Christmas and belief that miracles happen at christmastime. Maybe they do. Read the stories.

I I absolutely enjoyed this read. I think this is going to be a perfect holiday read. I can envision someone cozying up by the fireplace and diving into this book.

The book started off slow for me and I started to get a little discouraged, but at about 35% and it picked up for me.

Know that these aren't new- this is a pairing of two of Macomber's Cedar Cove tales- but that doesn't mean it's not an enjoyable read, especially if you are unfamiliar with them. As always. Macomber goes high and hard in on the heartwarming. Thanks to the publisher for the ARC.

Another holiday season in Cedar Cove - actually, 2 since the book recounts the stories of Christmases one year apart. The first is a tongue-in-check retelling of the nativity story. Unmarried, very pregnant Mary Jos Wyse heads to Cedar Cove to locate the family of her baby daddy. She is followed by three Wyse men, her brothers. This was a fun read. The following year Beth Morehouse will be entertaining her daughters for Christmas, joined by her ex. Hmmm? What's that about? Oh, and she needs to find homes for 10 lab mix puppies by Christmas.

When I got this book, I thought it was a new one from Debbie Macomber. I was surprised to find it wasn't but was a tw0 in one book of two of her previously published books. I like her books so I wasn't disappointed to find myself rereading the two books. Book 1 was the Christmas story of the birth of Christ but set in real people's lives. Book 2 was about two girls getting their parents to remarry at Christmas time. Both were set in Cedar Cove and if you watched the TV show, you could see in your mind's eye the actors that played the people you were reading about. Both were good reads and ones I didn't mind rereading.

These were two wonderful Christmas stories and despite reading them in August when it was 100 degrees outside, they gave me all the Christmas emotions and feelings that are good in the season. It’s hard to say which was my favorite as they both were original and carried their own morals. I did like the light comparison A Cedar Cove Christmas had to the original Christmas story so it might have a slight edge over 1225 Christmas Tree Lane. Both have a bit of romance, but so much heart and warmth in true Macomber Christmas tradition. The latter did have a little something that was irksome but I’m a lenient reader and was over it and moving on. Each is perfect for a quick read and I would imagine they will be wonderful little morsels during the hectic rush of holiday preparations. In fact, I’m planning to reread them myself at that time.