Merriment and Mayhem -
This was super cute! Alexandria is one of my favorite authors so I was really excited to listen to this book. I’m looking forward to listening to the other books in this collection also.

I really want to check out more books with firefighters now. 😏🥵🔥

This was narrated by Amelie Griffin and I really enjoyed her narration.

A merry little collection of holiday themed love stories written by fan favorite authors. An easy read for a fun escape.

Under the Mistletoe collection.
Holiday novellas to cheer in the season.

Cruel Winter by Ali Hazelwood
Part of the Under the Mistletoe holiday stories.
Contemporary romance novella. Best friend’s brother troupe.
Jamie Malek has known Marc Compton since the day he was born. She vows to protect the ugly little baby and be his friend forever. And she kept that vow. At least until she broke his heart. They avoid each other now. When Jamie’s father sends her to the neighbor’s house for a pan, she doesn’t expect Marc. She doesn’t expect a snowstorm or that he’d take care of her. She doesn’t expect they’d talk about their lives, dreams and misses.
A fortuitous snowstorm for the win.

Sentimental and swooning in the end. The perfect romance novella for a lunch time read.
5*

Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey
Part of the Under the Mistletoe series.
Contemporary romance novella. Steamy.
Evie Crowe is a single mother starting over in a small town. She’s found a job at the local thrift store where she can also design and sew clothes. Luke Ward has gone into the thrift shop a couple times trying on jeans that don’t fit his large frame. Evie sees him a pair to fit and walks to his house with the baby to drop them off. Luke is impressed with her caring and generous nature. Evie wants to stay single, so after Luke makes his interest clear, she offers a friends with benefits scenario.

Very steamy with little prelude. Maybe because of the limited page count. It didn’t resonate with me. The Daddy vibe is not a favorite but I liked the epilogue years later proving their relationship is happy and continuing.
3*

All by My Elf by Olivia Dade
Part of the Under the Mistletoe series.
Contemporary holiday romance novella.
Nina and Willam have agreed to promote and drive the university rehabbed Mincemeat (aka wiener) mobile for Mrs Claus Mincemeat Treats. Nina thinks William is there for her friend but he actually has a crush on Nina. When they get stuck in sudden traffic overnight because of a snowstorm, it’s the perfect time to clear up the misunderstandings and see if they can have a future together.

Lots of funny puns and two high level nerds finding romance.
3.5*

Merriment and Mayhem by Alexandria Bellefleur
Part of the Under the Mistletoe series.
Contemporary holiday romance novella. HFN
Everleigh Dangerfield is staying her her grandmother’s house for the Christmas holiday. Trying to make cookies ends up a disaster as flames bring the Fire Department. Griffin Brantley is smitten and makes his interest clear but Everleigh doesn’t do casual. A ladder slip trying to put up holiday lights brings Griffin back to the house. More cookies and another fire and rescue takes both Griffin and Everleigh into the inevitable merriest of times.

Gotta love those fit firemen. Flirty, and fun until it gets steamy and happy.
4*

Only Santas in the Building by Alexis Daria
Part of the Under the Mistletoe series.
Contemporary holiday diverse romance novella.
Evie Cruz moved into a new apartment three months ago and while she’s met and liked the other building tenants, she’s also had a work deadline drawing and writing a comic book and hasn’t had any time to get to know anyone very well. Except maybe Theo Winters who lives above her and helped drag up her Christmas tree and then changed a lightbulb for her recently. The building Christmas party is after her completed story and Evie is ready to party. She has eyes only for Theo at the party where they both decide to continue the celebrations privately. Wink wink.

Enjoyable story from flirty to sexy and steamy.
4*

My two favorites were “cruel winter with you” and “only santas in the building”. But overall, I did enjoy this novella collection, it was a good winter time read!

This was such a cute compilation from all of your favorite romance authors, perfect for the holiday season!

I highly enjoyed the Ali Hazelwood (no surprise) and the Alexandria Bellefleur stories the most. They were cute and fleshed out just enough for a novella. The Tessa Bailey story was a miss for me big time with the dialogue but the Olivia Dade and Alexis Daria stories were decent. I would definitely read another compilation like this again. Maybe a Halloween one! Just a suggestion!

Thank you so much to Amazon Original Stories for gifting me this eARC in exchange for an honest review!

A fun collection of holiday-themed novellas. Highly suggest if you are in the mood for a romance but don't want to commit to reading a full book. Each story is quirky and different while endearing you to the characters.

This collection of holiday novellas were an absolute treat to read and I definitely recommend them for anyone looking to get into the cozy, holiday spirit!

These are all very different and varying degrees of enjoyable.

- I enjoyed the Ali Hazelwood, she does a great job getting you connected to characters during a very short story. Loved the friend’s brother, growing up together vibes.
- I didn’t love Merry Ever After because there wasn’t much plot or character development. I wished I got to know more about the characters.
- The other 3 were cute and easy reads.

Thank you for this ARC!

The book was full of greats stories, I loved some more than the others but in general it was so good and funny and easy to read in Christmas

As a whole, this collection of holiday novellas was pretty solid - I would definitely recommend if you're looking for short, light hearted holiday reads. The highlight for me was the Ali Hazelwood contribution (everything you can expected from an Ali Hazelwood story - if it works for you, it works for you!), the Alexandria Bellefleur and Alexis Daria contributions were solid. The Tessa Bailey and Olivia Dade contributions were fine (which kills me, because I love both of them).

I now know that short stories are not for me. Most of these were fine. I have discovered that I can't get attached to characters or invested in their relationship this quickly. Absolutely a it's me not you situation. Someone who likes short stories would probably enjoy these. With the exception of one story, which I skipped. It was pretty bad to not have the ability to finish a short story. But after the third time the MC made a dangerous decision for a 4 month I couldn't keep reading.

These were such cute novella's, perfect for the busy holiday season when you don't have much time to read but you do want to read.
My favorites were written by Ali Hazelwood and Alexandria Bellefleur.

This was a cute and fun series. I enjoyed some more than others, but overall it was worth the listen.

Honestly, these were the perfect little christmas rom coms i needed to get through the holidays. My favorites were from ali hazelwood and tessa bailey but still loved them all. I hope there are more like these in the future!

Beautiful collection of novels, all adorable, and all by writers I adore! Unfortunately I did the review late, because they are stories set during the Christmas period, but if you love super romantic novels, they are good all year round!

Holidays can get busy with little time to spare for reading. These short stories made it possible! Thank you!

Under the Mistletoe is a heartwarming and festive collection of holiday romance stories that delivers everything you could want in a cozy seasonal read—charming characters, swoon-worthy moments, and the perfect touch of holiday magic.

Each story in this collection brings a unique take on love during the most wonderful time of the year, whether it’s rekindled romances, unexpected connections, or the magic of mistletoe-induced confessions. With a mix of tropes like second chances, small-town charm, holiday weddings, and even a touch of Christmas magic, Under the Mistletoe offers something for every romance lover.

The writing is engaging, the holiday settings are beautifully immersive, and the characters are full of warmth, making this an ideal book to curl up with by the fireplace. Whether you enjoy lighthearted rom-coms, emotional love stories, or festive happily-ever-afters, this collection will leave you with a smile and all the cozy holiday feels.

Perfect for fans of Hallmark holiday movies, Under the Mistletoe is a delightful escape into the magic of Christmas romance. Grab a cup of hot cocoa, snuggle up under a blanket, and get ready to fall in love—one story at a time.

These were all SO GOOD.

The Ali Hazelwood one was my favorite, hands down!

It actually really surprised me how good it was!

Under the Mistletoe is a heartwarming holiday romance collection featuring stories by some of today’s most beloved authors: Ali Hazelwood, Tessa Bailey, Olivia Dade, Alexandria Bellefleur, and Alexis Daria. This delightful anthology serves up a perfect blend of holiday magic, swoon-worthy moments, and second chances that will warm even the coldest hearts.

Each story brings its own festive flair, whether it's rekindling a romance with a former enemy or finding unexpected love with a neighbor. The writing is cozy, witty, and filled with that irresistible holiday charm. The collection has something for every romance lover: steamy chemistry, sweet moments, and the joy of rediscovering love during the most wonderful time of the year.

The magic of the season is felt in every page, with each author adding their unique voice to create a diverse and engaging reading experience. Whether you're curled up by the fire or listening on a snowy evening, Under the Mistletoe will make you feel all the holiday cheer—and maybe even leave you hoping for a Christmas romance of your own.

Perfect for fans of heartwarming, festive reads, this anthology is a delightful escape into a world where the season’s magic brings love, joy, and plenty of heat.

I was SO excited to see the Under the Misletoe collection hitting Amazon, especially as I enjoyed the Valentine's stories published earlier in the year. While some of these stories got me in the holiday mood (Ali Hazelwood and Alexis Daria), the others felt like fluff that were written without the holiday magic in mind.