Well, it's snowing outside but warm an cozy inside with this book. I just love anthologies, and this is the time of year to expect the best. When I saw the names on this one.... woowee... I just grabbed a glass and got settled in. Enjoy this one from some of the best. Eloisa James never disappoints, and Christi Caldwell had a wonderful story also. I am a new fan of Janna MacGregor and Erica Ridley now. The premise... a Christmas house party where inevitable scandal makes it rain special licenses! Oh to have been a fly on those walls. Don't miss this lovely collection!

An absolutely perfect romp of a read for Christmastide (to borrow the term from the book itself). Four talented romance writers show off their chops in four short stories/novellas that are interlinked but feature distinct MCs (and their own tropes to go with). Can't recommend enough for the holiday season!

4 authors, 4 HEA all taking place at one Christmas House Party.
Each story was unique and offered very different paths to the HEA.
I loved that all of these characters existed during each story. They were all written by different authors but characters crossed over and it worked really really well. The stories didn't feel disjointed or odd together, they were woven together nicely and fit in a perfect anthology of love, passion, dreams, and joy.
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I have to admit my favorite story was Compromise Under the Mistletoe by MacGregor- a bit of second chance romance mixed with enemies to lovers for this estranged but married couple and of course some Mistletoe kisses!
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Definitely recommend for those who love histrom!!

My favorite type of anthology is one where the setting s common to each story and the characters are interwoven through each author's offering. Mistletoe Christmas is such an anthology. The setting is the Duke of Greystoke's annual Christmas Revelry. Invitations are held in so high a premium that the invitees are listed in the newspaper. Unfortunately, the duke is very ill, and will not make a appearance. In fact, bets are being made as to whether he will last the entire party. The duke sees the Revelry as his legacy, and bribes his heir to continue it after he is gone. Fortunately for his nephew, the heir, the brains behind putting it together is Lady Cessida, the duke' s unmarried daughter. Although sometimes it seems the couples in each tale will never see eye to eye in order to find their HEA, a little guidance makes it possible. Valentine Snowe, the heir even plays matchmaker a time or two. My one disappointment with this anthology is that Val did not find his lady love. Maybe in another tale.

A perfect book to cozy up with during the winter. Fans of James, Caldwell, MacGregor, and Ridley will not be disappointed in this Christmas collection of short stories.

I thought this was a fun read. This book contains four novella length stories that are written by four different authors. I enjoyed the blend of emotion, drama, heat, humor and heart that flows smoothly as each tale is told.

The stories came together quite well which isn't always the case with an anthology; though Eloisa and Janna's pieces were my favorite. Overall an enjoyable Christmas read.

Mistletoe Christmas is an anthology of holiday not quite novels by Regency period authors Eloisa James (A Mistletoe Kiss), Christi Caldwell (Wishing Under the Mistletoe), Janna MacGregor (Compromise Under the Mistletoe), and Erica Ridley (Mischief and Mistletoe). Each story is set at the Duke of Greystoke’s annual Christmas Revelry at Greystoke Manor in Cheshire the Christmas of 1815.

A Mistletoe Kiss is about the Duke’s youngest daughter, Lady Cressida. Older than the customary marriageable age, Cressie is not concerned. For the last 10 years, since she was 15, she has planned and orchestrated the most sought after revelry in all of England, not that anyone would know as her father takes all the credit. And to be certain he doesn’t lose her from this task he chooses unappealing clothing, makes disparaging remarks to the single men that might seek her hand, and changes his will so that the Scottish Estate that had been promised as her dowry will go to his nephew instead as a bribe to keep the Revelry going after the Duke’s impending death. With no male heirs, the dukedom and the manor will go to Cressie’s male cousin, Valentine Snowe, Viscount Derham. Also at the Revelry is Derham’s good friend and neighbor, Elias, Lord Darcy de Royleston. What happens is definitely not to the Duke’s plan!

Wishing Under the Mistletoe is about Lady Isabelle Wilkshire, niece of the Duke, and her lost love Cyrus Hill. Cyrus came from lowly roots but his mathematical ability took him to the heights of the royal realm as one who could improve their monetary positions. However, Cyrus became driven, Scroogelike even, and Isabelle broke their engagement. In his position as heir to the dukedom, Derham puts the two together to orchestrate the pantomime, but will it?

Compromise Under the Mistletoe follows Caroline Whitmore, granddaughter of the Duke, and her estranged husband, Lord Stephen Whitmore, as they attend the revelry pretending to be a happy couple. Caroline has petitioned for her trust fund a bit early and the Duke has stated they must present as a happy couple. Can their acting fool others? Can it fool themselves?

Mischief and Mistletoe is the only story not about a relative. Rather it is about Miss Louisa Harcourt of a neighboring estate. Louisa is also a bit past the marriageable age and her mother is determined to make this revelry the occasion where Louisa’s hand is claimed. Her mother, a baroness, determined that Louisa marry well, and reveals her personal reasons for this. But Louisa, a poet, has other ideas. And when she meets another supposed poet, her heart is a flight.

My disclaimer, this genre isn’t usually my cup of tea! However, with that said, I did very much enjoy this book! I loved all the strong female characters although I have doubts as to how many there would have been in this time period. In fact, I did enjoy this entire anthology and I do recommend it!

I mean, did you expect this book to be anything but a delight? It is written by the best. It starts off already at a high with Eloisa James , who can pull off complicated descriptions of a Revelry, and also a hot and sweet romance. Sometimes I worry about compilations like this that you won't get to spend enough time with the characters to really believe their story arcs, but these authors all do it well. I loved the smart and sassy women. I loved that they were hard to woo. Of course, I loved all of the Christmas and winter settings. This book is exactly as advertised: if you're looking for something to get you in the mood for the season, and maybe also just in the mood, this is for you! (And as a bonus, you'll get a great sense of what these writers are all about in one book!)

Mistletoe Christmas is a delightful historical romance anthology! The stories take place at a large house party and it was such a fun concept for an anthology. Eloisa James, Christi Caldwell, Janna MacGregor, and Erica Ridley are already well-loved and known historical romances authors and this collection is perfect for their fans. It's also a fun way for new readers to try the historical romance genre. Mistletoe Christmas has definitely earned a spot on the holiday romance shelf!

A fun collection of stories written around a Christmas time house party thrown by an ailing duke. I enjoyed how each author wrote about a different couple finding their way, yet the characters overlapped, so we saw them again in different stories playing slightly different roles. The characters were all well developed and unique in their individual tale; these were not formula stories. I enjoyed how the authors did write some different twists into the plots. Again, not just following the standard formula. There was great consistency between the four stories as well, almost like chapters of the same book, adding to the pleasure of reading this mini anthology. I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. This is my freely given, honest review.

Mistletoe Christmas is an anthology written by four authors of romantic historical fiction. All of the stories are set during the Duke of Greystoke's annual Christmas reverly: a well known celebration of plays, dances, and scandals. Particularly the scandals that lead to marriages. This hilarious setting provides the perfect backdrop for some good ol' holiday mistletoea kisses and seduction.

The first story is A Mistletoe Kiss by Elosia James. Cressida is the Duke of Greystoke's youngest daughter and secretly she had been the mind behind the Christmas reverly. With her father on his death bed, she plans on this being her last Christmas reverly. She has never been given credit for her work and is further devastated when she finds out her father has given away her beloved family home. Cressida is such an intelligent and creative character who deserves so much more than what she is given. Even with the romance in this story, she deserves better. Elias is a little over the top with his sudden interest and instant feelings regarding Cressida. He does defend her to her abusive father but overall, the romance is just meh.

Wishing Under The Mistletoe by Christi Caldwell is such a fun second chance romance. Isabelle and Cyrus were engaged for three years before she abruptly broke it off when he became obsessed with the idea of obtaining a fortune for their future. Ten years later, they are both at the Christmas reverly and as much as they try to ignore it the sparks are still there. Yet there are still things they need to work out before they officially get back together. I found to be such a satisfying Christmas reunion story. Both characters are well thought out and had good chemistry together.

Compromise Under The Mistletoe by Janna MacGregor is another second chance romance. This one did not work for me though. I felt myself cringing as the characters Caroline and Stephen pretended to be together in order for Caroline to have access to her trust fund before her uncle died. The whole idea seemed selfish to me as did the reason as to why they were separated in the first place. Caroline just seemed immature as a character and who was not ready for marriage especially to someone like Stephen. Honestly. I was glad things didn't work out exactly as planned for them.

Mischief and Mistletoe by Erica Ridley is the final story in the anthology. Louise Harcourt is attending the Christmas reverly in order to find a marriage partner. According to her mother this will be her last opportunity and this is why she's willing to even consider these matches. None of them strike her fantasy at all - they are appalling. She would rather just stay single and write poetry than be with one of them for the rest of her life. At the reverly Louise encounters a fellow written and Sparks fly between them forcing her to question why she just settling. I really like this one because it explored woman's desires outside of marriage. Plus Ewan is so supportive of Louise, it made them easy to root for.

Mistletoe Christmas was a mixed bag for me. While I liked the setting of the Christmas reverly two of the stories missed the mark for me. There was seduction and scandal under the mistletoe but, the characters and romance just didn't entice me. All of the stories do transport the reader to the Christmas season in 1815 though so if you are looking for some historical romance this holiday season, this one may work for you.

The Duke of Greystoke's Revelry is famous or infamous depending on your point of view but it's definitely the perfect setting for love to blossom. After all Lady Cressida has outdone herself. There is mistletoe and kissing boughs aplenty. Thanks to the four talented authors this anthology is filled with romance and the Christmas spirit. The setting and hard work of the Duke's youngest daughter have made it a haven for love. I enjoyed seeing how the Lady Cressida found true love in Eloisa James Mistletoe Kiss. It made my heart happy. Christi Caldwell brought two estranged lovers together again after a ten year separation. Will they take advantage of this second chance and get their HEA? I hoped so. In Compromise Under the Mistletoe by Janna MacGregor Caroline Whitmore needs help from her estranged husband to obtain her inheritance. Can they convince her uncle that they reconnected? I could see that they loved each other. They needed to speak with their heart. Erica Ridley certainly scandalized the Ton with her story Mischief and Mistletoe. Louisa Harcourt has a secret. She writes poetry. When she meets Ewan, he's pretending to be a brooding poet, she's infatuated as he is. What will happen when she learns his secret? I was enthralled with the love and passionate romance that filled this holiday book. I enjoyed each story. The Mistletoe definitely worked it's magic on me.
I received a copy of this book which I voluntarily read and reviewed. My comments are my honest opinion.

This book is an anthology consisting of four short historical romances settled around the same exclusive Christmas party. The four are very different, with very different love dinamics and very different heroines.
I adored the first story, it hooked me from the very beginning, I really liked the development and the heroine was a badass. The second story bored me a little, I didn't connect with the characters nor the story and it never managed to caught my attention. I liked the third story well enough, althought I'm not really a fan of romances about married couples, they are just not my cup of tea in this moment of my life, so it left me a little indifferent. The fourth and last story, I liked it very much, even if the development of the characters and ow they changed and accepted each other felt a little too rushed.
Overall, a really nice and christmassy anthology to start with my seasonal readings.

Centered around a ducal time-honored holiday tradition called the Revelry, these four tales by prominent Regency authors follow the unfortunately single ladies who are at the periphery of the ailing duke's household: his daughter, granddaughter, niece, and neighbor. None of these ladies have any real desire to be married or part of the Revelry, but as the duke proclaims, so one does. But these unacknowledged yet talented women may find more than just mistletoe as a surprise this Yuletide. Their authors' voices blend nicely, but it is easy to discern one from the next; and for a cheerful holiday bit of fluff, MIstletoe Christmas does nicely.

As a side note--the second story, "Wishing Under the Mistletoe" is a play on Dicken's The Christmas Carol.

This was a long book to read with all of the different stories but I loved every story. I loved how each story was tied into the next. I thought the Duke was just disgusting for treating his daughter the way he did. It almost turned me off from reading further but I’m so glad I kept reading. I look forward to hearing from these authors in the future

Christmas, England, 1815. The Duke of Greystoke is on his deathbed but it won’t stop him from hosting his infamous Christmas Revelry. The week long house party brings together the most powerful families each year if they are lucky enough to receive a coveted invitation. At this event fortunes, careers and marriages are made.
This book is a compilation of four novellas telling the love stories of four very different couples who are all attending the Revelry. “A Mistletoe Kiss” by Eloise James and “Mischief and Mistletoe” by Erica Ridley are standouts as the best stories. If you like your period romance with a side of holiday cheer these are all sweet and satisfying.

The Duke of Greystoke’s Christmas Revelry is THE Christmas house party to end all Christmas house parties. Fortunes and marriages are forged at his annual gathering. Sometimes, they're destroyed, too. IThis year, the Duke is on his death bed and the stakes are higher than ever before.

In this anthology, four noted romance authors each tell one of the tales of the Revelry. Each author has her own voice, has made their own mark, and yet the stories meld together beautifully.

All in all, this was a very well done and enjoyable set of Regency romances. Each one is short but complete.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the opportunity to read a digital ARC in return for an honest review.

Misteltoe Christmas is a wonderful collection of stories centered around the annual Christmas Revelry at the Duke of Greystone's manor. It is a spectacular not to be be missed with amazing decorations and performances, and a lowering of inhibitions. These four stories take place during the event and feature notable guests. The stories are succinct and wrap up nicely, and even though short never feel rushed. I want to read more of a couple of the guests as well, especially the heir.

I love a good Christmas collection novella! And Mistletoe Christmas had a great assortment from some of my favorite authors! A perfect start to the Christmas season!