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.

These were such fun novellas!! Ali’s was def my favorite but I enjoyed all of them. Perfect for the holiday season and really put me in the festive spirit!!

This was the sweetest and most heartwarming collection of novellas! There were a couple of new-to-me authors in there whose stories surprised me and made me want to read more by them. I loved how each story was very different to the other but they were all in the same theme of the winter holiday period. I loved it!

These were all such a cute, short story. It was the perfect way to kick off the holiday reading season, or if you're like me, scrambling to fit in even one seasonal read, then you'd have successfully met your quota.

This has got everything I'd want in a romcom—tension, sizzle, romance, and absolutely hilarious banter.

This was fine! Some were better than others. I liked it but didn’t love it, but it did a great job getting me into the Christmas spirit!

This collection is an absolute must-read for the holiday season! I found myself captivated by "Cruel Winter With You," "Merriment and Mayhem," and "Only Santas in the Building." Each story brings a unique charm that perfectly embodies the festive spirit.

A fun Christmas short perfect for an evening of holiday cheer.

4.5 STARS

Cute story that sucks me in and makes me want to read more Ali Hazelwood.

I voluntarily read an early copy.

I loved this tooo much. ali hazelwood never stop writing, pls. I was very curious to read something by the other authors

I loved Ali Hazelwood's story so much! It was cute and charming. Tessa Bailey's story was okay, but it didn't really hook me. The other stories were cute and I enjoyed them, but they didn't enchant me as much as Hazelwood's story did. This was perfect for quick holiday reads and there was something for every romance reader in this collection. Overall-delightful!

This collection did its job, providing romantic and lighthearted holiday fun, but none of these stories made a huge impact. For me, Ali Hazelwood's story was the best of them, with actual depth and a backstory for the romance that just made sense. I love a best friend's brother story, and this was a good one, although the photo element came off as creepy. Still compared to the others it was a real treat. Dade, Bellefleur, and Daria's stories were are fairly middle of the road, although I hated the setup of Olivia Dade's, and thought that Bellefleur's was super fun up until the smut. I think I maybe just don't love smut and that's what these mostly are, but I don't seem to be the only person that disliked Tessa Bailey's. I've had horrible luck with her work before and should've known better than to try again, but I figured a story this short couldn't be this bad. I was wrong. This man is so big he needs custom jeans? They're madly in love after meeting twice? They're letting a 7 year old babysit a 4 year old so you can do the nasty? Yikes to it all.

Ultimately, this is what it'd said it would be. If you like romance and steam, these will work for you, but feel free to skip around. Ali Hazelwood, Alexandria Bellefleur and Alexis Daria's stories are worth the read, if you want quick, holiday fun!

Omg this book was a perfect collection especially with Ali Hazelwood and Tessa Bailey's stories. It was also fun reading something from the other three authors since they were new authors to me so thanks for letting me reading something written by them.