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Kissing Under the Mistletoe

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A sure Christmas romance treat for regency book readers.

Susan Enoch’s Great Scot is the story of the Amy’s companion Jane Basil who is now in the highlands after being dismissed by Amy’s mother. Fortunately the countess, Lady Aldriss employs her and thus her trip to the highlands during Christmas. Jane’s life has not been a bed of roses since she turned 17 having to live on her own finding a position amongst her relatives none too kind to her either. She meets a Scottish cousin and this begins a budding romance with a good holiday gift to both the Jane and her Scot.

Amelia Grey’s Christmas at Dewberry Park is different holiday romance. Isabelle and her mother run a lodging house under difficult financial constraints after the new Viscount cuts off their funding to lead a moderately indecent life. Isabelle has no illlusions of marriage. But all change when she accidentally shoots one of the entourage of a visiting Duke, thinking the later was a stag, ( owning to his grey fur etc) and once again the holiday magic weaves its romance.

Miss Eva Tidings breaks into the room of the Earl of Frostbough to retrieve the watch her father looses at the gaming table to the Earl, as it has special meaning as it was a watch gifted my her late mother to her father. This begins an adventure of deception and revenge romance in Anna Bennett’s My Mistletoe Beau. All good when the misunderstanding are sorted out snd apologies are accepted. It’s always the season of Yuletide that brings love back into the lives of the protagonists.

4 stars all around.

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Very entertaining book! was quit the book many turns of adventure. Some interesting twists? Guess most of us missed the stolen moments!

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This is a great collection of romances with a Christmas theme. I enjoyed all three of the books, however, the second story was my favorite - I just loved the idea of a lady in most unladylike circumstances.

All three books are set at Christmastime, but, also, each book focuses on a lady who doesn't want to be constrained by society's rules. This made them likeable and engaging.

If you enjoy the genre, you will love this book. Put this one on your TBR list - it's the perfect read for being curled up by the fireplace.

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Kissing Under the Mistletoe is a historical romance anthology with heartwarming and smutty stories.

I really enjoyed this anthology! Each story was unique but they all fit well together with the holiday theme. I connected with each couple from the stories, but I think the first one was my favorite. Jane is just such a sweet heroine, and Brennan really brought out the best in her.

Highly recommend for fans of historical romance!

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I picked this one up because Anna Bennett is my favorite one-click historical romance author. And for Christmas novellas, this collection did not disappoint!

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Great Scot!
*Suzanne Enoch
4*
Brennan and Jane made a great couple. They had all the same likes and quality. Two lonely people, thinking they’d never fine someone to live. I enjoyed this extra short story from one of my favorite series.
Christmas at Dewberry Hollow
*Amelia Grey
4*
Isabelle and Gate, what a lovely story of romance and heartbreak. I don’t know if this is part of a series but it definitely was a good short story.
My Mistletoe Beau
*Anna Bennett
What a fun read! This book has some great banter and terrible singing. Jack and Eva both had issues to work through.

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These are 3 stories which are absolutely perfect for a romantic Christmas holiday.

Suzanne Enoch tells of a lady who never expects to marry. Surprisingly, she finds a gentleman who thinks she is the most perfect of creatures.

Amelia Grey also writes about a young lady who feels sure she will never find perfect love. She is wrong because perfect love finds her.

Finally, Anna Bennett tells of a third young lady who has committed to a life which would not allow her to marry. She is completely mistaken.

Each of these authors write wonderful stories populated by characters who make us hope for the best for them. The women are lovely and caring and smart. The men are strong and heroic. All of them find that romance is right in front of them.

All 3 of the stories have romance, humor and lust. There are Christmas celebrations which make the reader wish to participate. I am sure I could almost smell the greenery.

Most of all there are 3 happily ever afters which remind us that true love has a way of appearing even when we have no expectations.

A perfect anthology for a Christmas holiday.

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What a beautiful read. Kissing under the Mistletoe, published by St. Martin's Press, is part of the WW Highlands series.
It contains stories by three outstanding authors, published for the first time.
Amelia Grey with Christmas at Dewberry Hollow
Anna Bennett with My Mistletoe Beau
Suzanne Enoch with Great Scot!
Three stories about the highlands, ladies and their knights in shining kilts, highly entertaining,
5 stars.

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Great Scot! was a very sweet story about a on the shelf spinster who meets an architect and falls in love. However Jane was a little too passive for my tastes. I liked the hero Brennan but this lacked a spark for me because of Jane's passive self doubts which seemed to be repeated in her head over and over. I felt the frustration of the supporting characters at times.

Christmas at Dewberry Hollow was nice but I felt the pacing was a little off.

My Mistletoe Beau was my favorite of the three because the characters sparked off each other. I liked their banter and the pacing felt on point.

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Three hot and lovely short stories that make me wish it was Christmas already! Each one was fun in its own way, but the last was my favourite. Somehow, it felt of that everyone fell in love so quickly in the first two stories, but felt just right in the final story. Although it might have been because it was the longest of the three. But, I did enjoy reading this so very much.

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Three sweet stories about love during Christmas for those who thought their chance had passed was just and enchanting way to spend a day in June. I was transported to these stories and forgot that it was 94 degrees outside. That’s definitely saying something. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romance or just wants to be taken away from reality for a little while.

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The first novella was enjoyable, but I think the next two fell flat for me. Thank you for the ARC to read and review.

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I recieved a free copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
There isn't much you can say about a Christmas romance anthology.
3 books that a quick paced, instalove, and a guaranteed HEA.

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