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.

While I had already read these two Cedar Cove Christmas stories, it's always nice to revisit the characters. I love Debbie Macomber and her stories.

The holidays would not be complete without Debbie Macomber and a cozy revisit to Cedar Cove. This book offers just that. A re-visit of previously released novels but a fun-re-read nonetheless. The stories are both heartwarming and easy, so curl up with a comfy blanket and enjoy!

1st Book:
Mary Jo is a single mother trying to navigate what to do with her situation. Her three loveable but overprotective brothers, the Wyse Men, will do whatever they think is necessary for Mary Jo to have the ending they think she deserves. This book is a cute parallell to the Christimas Story complete with 3 men bringing gifts, a manger complete with animals and a heartwarming happy ending.

2nd Book:
Beth is still figuring out life as a new divorcee when Christmas comes, complete with her daughters coming to visit...with her ex husband and a basket of puppies! Will this be a holiday of their dreams or end with an oof?

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****Publishing October 1, 2024*****

Two heartwarming Christmas stories set in Cedar Cove. Both are entertaining and fun with lots of love and a bit of drama. When is there not drama when it surrounds the ones you love?

1st Story:
At 23, Mary Jo ends up pregnant by a man, David, who is 20 years older than her. He disappears before the birth. Mary Jo’s 3 older brothers are ready to track him down. Will she be able to convince her brothers that she is ready to have the baby without David? Will she be able to find David herself before her brothers cause trouble?

2nd Story
Beth Morehouse has two daughters in college who have returned home for Christmas vacation. The girls inform her that her ex- husband is coming for Christmas. Little did Beth know that the girls were the ones who were bringing them together. They could see that their mom and dad still needed each other. Will this reunion work out as the girls want, or will it end in disaster?

Sometimes you just need that book that is heartfelt, entertaining and fun! This book checks those boxes. Debbie Macomber writes wonderful stories about marriage, love, resiliency and friendships. I love how her characters are relatable and have a sense of humor. A fun and entertaining book to kick off your holiday reads!

Thanks to Harlequin Trade Publishing (MIRA), I was provided an ARC of Mistletoe and Mischief by Debbie Macomber via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Two stories sharing the same setting and many of the same characters are featured in this book by Debbie Macomber. They were an easy read, which in today's hectic world is needed, not every book has to be thought provoking and a cerebral experience. The characters of both of the stories are likeable and leaves the reader wanting the best possible outcomes for them. That being said, in A Cedar Cove Christmas, I did find that intentional connections to another familiar story (the Christmas nativity) to be predictable and overdone. However, as I had not ready any other books set in the Cedar Cove series, it did serve as a good introduction to many of the characters that are seen in the town. If you are looking for a light-hearted seasonal read, this just might be the book for you.