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I really enjoyed all 3 of these stories! All of them had such heart and a great message. I really liked all of the characters and would love to read more stories set in each location. Highly recommend!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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I loved all of the stories. Perfect for the season! It’s hard to pick a favorite, but I am a huge fan of Sheila Roberts!

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These three short Christmas romance stories are heartwarming and cozy, perfect for bringing a little festive cheer into your day. They’re feel-good tales that brighten the season and remind you that love might just be around the corner.

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Return to Mistletoe by Kathleen Fuller is a heartwarming second-chance Christmas romance that I absolutely loved! Emmy and Kieran, both carrying the scars of their pasts, reconnect and form a sweet, deserving love story. A perfect holiday read filled with hope, healing, and romance.

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A Mistletoe Prince by Pepper Basham is a lovely Christmas romance that’s both sweet and uplifting. Charlotte, the relatable and self-doubting everyday girl, and Arran, a prince struggling to find himself after heartbreak, make a charming couple with undeniable chemistry. Their journey toward love is one you can’t help but root for.

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Say No to Mistletoe by Sheila Roberts Is a charming holiday romance with a nostalgic small-town setting and a festive vibe. Hailey, a former bullied girl turned romance writer, reconnects with her high school crush Carwyn, now a sweet, family-oriented man who proves to be more than just the town heartthrob. While their chemistry is sweet, the story feels rushed, leaving little room for deeper emotional development.

(Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)

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Return to Mistletoe by Kathleen Fuller
Emmy never married, but she raised an adopted daughter all on her own. Now her daughter is grown, and a chance encounter with a familiar face, has her wondering if love didn't pass her by after all.

A touching tale with a sweet, sweep you off your feet romance. I found it even more enjoyable because Emmy is a woman who has never been in love, and placed raising her daughter before everything else, thinking love had passed her by. Kieran is a thoughtful man, and I liked how Emmy's daughter encourages her to take a leap of faith. Well done read!

The Mistletoe Prince by Pepper Basham
Prince Arran St. Clare is serving his penance for his wild ways, working with Luke Edgewood in North Carolina, and helping them pull together the Christmas fundraiser. While there he meets Charlotte, Luke's cousin and coworker at his contractor business, a brilliant young woman who doesn't see how wonderful she is.

A heartwarming Christmas fairy tale set in small town North Carolina, I liked the interaction between Charlotte and Arran, as well as their shared foundation of faith. A charming romance, with witty banter, redemption arc, and a heartfelt love story. A wonderful bonus to the beloved Skymar series from Pepper Basham.

Say No to Mistletoe by Sheila Roberts
Romance writer Hailey Fairchild has never had good luck with mistletoe kisses, and each one has lead to disaster. Back home for Christmas she is doing her best to avoid her first mistletoe disaster, Carwyn Davies, high school jock, now a high school principle.

A heartwarming and hilarious, first person POV rom-com, with a plucky heroine, and a dashing hero there when she needs him most. Great chemistry, and a cast of colorful characters.

Overall, a wonderful collection of heartwarming romances, sure to put you in the mood for the holiday season!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Since we're approaching to Christmas I though it was the right time to read these three short stories - and I thank the publisher for the chance to read this ARC.
Even if I the writer's style wasn't always my cup of tea, I enjoyed the reading, perfect to prepare to holiday season for sure! The winter vibes and the cheerful atmosphere they transmitted really helped.

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Say No to Mistletoe was a quick, light read and it was just okay. I didn't feel like you really got to see the two fall in love it was just told that they did. I also really hated at the end when she didn't want to move back to her small town as she lives in NYC that it was like she didn't love the guy enough to give up her life which...yeah for it to work out one of they would have to, but like the way everyone was talking about it was super problematic for me.

Return to Mistletoe was really cute and I enjoyed it. Loved watching these two fall for each other and have a good holiday season.

The Mistletoe Prince I didn't read as I started it and the Prince was not for me (I am not really a royalty fan in my books)

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Three novellas by three popular writers make up the entertaining MISTLETOE SEASON. Kathleen Fuller's tale is a traditional story of unrequited first love reunited years later, with a bit of an Irish twist. I liked the antique store setting (which I am suddenly finding in several books). Pepper Basham fine tunes her Cinderella-like story with lots of humor including a prince who needs to mend his ways. Kathleen Fuller tops off the trio of stories with a heroine who as a child was a shy, bookworm, but as an adult has become a successful romance writer. But as she tells it, she may write romance, but she has struck out three times beneath the mistletoe. Will this Christmas season be more successful? I think you already know that answer! This would be a great stocking stuffer or exchange gift for someone who likes clean romance stories.

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The Mistletoe Season collection is delightful! All 3 stories of small-town Christmas romance are cozy, swoon-worthy, and festive. I particularly enjoyed The Mistletoe Prince by Pepper Basham, where we got a glimpse of the Edgefields of the Skymar Series for another royal romance with an Appalachian twist! It is a perfectly paced romcom in a small novella-sized package, and Arran is quite the hero material for the tomboy Charlotte! I also loved the second chance romance and Hallmark holiday vibes of Return to Mistletoe by Kathleen Fuller, and the hilarious hijinks and sweet love story in Say No to Mistletoe by Sheila Roberts! This is the perfect collection to dive into for some quick holiday reading that can make you snort laugh AND reach for the smelling salts! Don’t miss it!

I received a copy from the publisher for review purposes. My thoughts are my own. I really did love it!

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Thank you so much to netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this one in exchange for an honest review!

Mistletoe season has three different holiday romance stories that has different tropes. These stories have no spice and they’re overall just cute holiday romance stories.

I really enjoyed this book! All of the stories were cute and had no spice. I’m not a big fan of spice so I appreciate a romance that isn’t full of spice. I loved all of the characters and the Christmas atmosphere.

I do think the stories were just a bit too cheesy at times for me and that’s why it was a four star instead of a five.

Overall, I had a good time and I would recommend!

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Each story featured hs who were interested in the Hs, but obstacles stood in their way. One was a playboy prince, another was only in town for athe Christmas holidays, and the last was the high school crush of the h.

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If you're looking for Hallmark movies in written form, these are for you. They are sweet and predictable but warm and satisfying and guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit. I enjoyed all three stories.

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Return to Mistletoe by Kathleen Fuller

Can you imagine living in Mistletoe, Missouri? How fun would that be? Well, Emmy Banks absolutely loves living in Mistletoe and never plans to leave. She loves everything about Mistletoe including her antique shop.

Emmy hasn't seen Kieran O'Neill in many years. He's been away renovating an old Irish castle. How romantic does that sound now? Just sigh worthy! But, he's back in the town of Mistletoe for his mother's surprise seventieth birthday party. And he's her best friend's brother.

Some in Mistletoe believe Emmy and Kieran belong together. Read to find out if they're right!

The Mistletoe Prince by Pepper Basham

Prince Arran St. Clare of Skymar has not been behaving as a prince should. His heart was broken and he's been a bit of a disgrace to his title. His parents have decided to send him to Ransom, North Carolina where his sister, and her husband live to work as a commoner for three months. He must also participate in the Christmas charity fundraiser, The Mistletoe Wish. His arrival in Ransom doesn't get him off to a very good start as far as good impressions or getting his life on the right track. But, he does have time to get it together. As luck (or fate) would have it, one of his first impressions is with his brother-in-law's cousin, Charlotte, aka Charlie. He will be working with her, physically as well as with The Mistletoe Wish. Can the Prince change Charlie's first impression of him? He's got his work cut out for him.

Say No To Mistletoe by Sheila Roberts

Hailey Fairchild is convinced that mistletoe is her kryptonite. Every single time she has been kissed underneath it, it has lead to disaster. She is determined there will be no kiss under any mistletoe this season. And, to top it all off, she is an author, of romance of all things!

It all began in high school when her oh, so hot neighbor, Carwyn, kissed her on a dare under the mistletoe. Her breath smelled like garlic and she was so mortified! She had been crushing on him for so long, and now this! She quickly ran away from him!

Now, after a failed romance, that began with a mistletoe kiss, she is going home for the holidays without a 'plus one.' How humiliating! And, if that wasn't enough, she comes home to discover her brother is now dating someone who had bullied her in high school. He is totally smitten with this woman. And, Hailey's mother's hair is bright red! What other surprises are there?

Three totally wonderful adorable Christmas stories that made me want to put up my Christmas tree in the first week of November!

I was given an advanced ecopy by the publisher, Thomas Nelson, through Netgalley. I was under no obligation to write a positive review.

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This collection of Christmas novellas was a sweet treat during the busy holiday season. The stories captured the Christmas spirit perfectly and were short enough that I was able to actually finish them despite the holiday craziness. I don't normally read novellas, but these convinced me to try them again and gave me some new authors to explore.

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OMG, Mistletoe Season: Three Christmas Stories is like the ultimate cozy Christmas treat, and I am SO thrilled I got both the eBook and audiobook ARCs thanks to HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Thomas Nelson Fiction, and of course, NetGalley! 💗✨ Seriously, the eBook had me hooked, but the audiobook narrated by Tanya Eby? TOTAL HOLIDAY MAGIC! 🎧☕ If you want to feel like you're wrapped in a blanket with hot cocoa, you NEED this in your life!

✧ Second Chance Romance 💕
✧ Small Town Charm 🏘
✧ Royalty / Commoner Romance 👑
✧ Friends to Lovers 💕
✧ Mistletoe Magic 🌟
✧ Holiday Cheer 🎄
✧ Swoon-Worthy Hero 💘
✧ Christmas Rom-Com 🎬
✧ Quick & Cozy Novella 📖

First up, Return to Mistletoe by Kathleen Fuller—OMG, my heart! 😍 Emmy and Kieran’s second chance romance totally had me feeling ALL the emotions. 💖 Mistletoe, Missouri, is SO cute, and Kieran’s swoony Irish accent? Swoon🍀 While I would’ve loved a lil' more character depth with Kieran, the chemistry between these two was absolute perfection! 💋 Plus, the holiday magic was SO real, I was wrapped up in it like a holiday gift! 🎁

Then we’ve got The Mistletoe Prince by Pepper Basham, and let me tell you, I couldn’t put it down! 😍✨ Prince Arran, sent to a small town to prove himself? YES, PLEASE! 👑 The way he grew and found out that love isn’t just about crowns—it’s about the heart—had me feeling all the feels! 💓 And the romance with Charlie? ADORABLE!! I was all heart-eyes for these two. 😘

Lastly, Say No to Mistletoe by Sheila Roberts—this one had me laughing so much I had to put my book down! 😂 Hailey, a romance writer who swears off mistletoe after a cringe-worthy teen disaster with her neighbor, Carwyn? Holiday rom-com gold right here! 🎬 Their awkward charm was SO FUN to read, and their second-chance romance was full of heart! 💕 Plus, Hailey’s self-doubt added that extra depth that made it more than just a typical holiday read. ✨

Overall, this collection is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! 🎄🎉 It’s light, fun, and packed with all the festive vibes you could ever want. BUT, Pepper’s story was definitely my fave! If you’re in the mood for quick, sweet holiday reads, this is YOUR vibe. 📚🎁

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Mistletoe Season: Three Christmas Stories contains three different stories by different authors. I have read books by Pepper Basham but have not read anything by Shelia Roberts or Kathleen Fuller. This book was a fun an easy read.

Return to Mistletoe by Kathleen Fuller:
I enjoyed the story. It had a great hallmark Christmas feel to it. The character development was not that deep, as to be expected in a novella. The storyline was cute-second chance love story.

The Mistletoe Prince by Pepper Basham:
This was my favorite out of all three stories. It is a spin-off of the Skymar series. So, if you have not read it, you would probably not appreciate this story as much. Pepper Basham does a great job sucking you into her stories. Obviously, being a novella, she did not have the space to weave the stories she typically does, but I loved getting to continue the story and see what Luke was up to.

Say No to Mistletoe by Sheila Roberts:
I had the hardest time getting into this story. I reread a few different sections. I am not sure; it was just a really hard one to get into.

All three was a kisses only story. Which I always apricate. I am all for low spice.

The Christian element was light.

*I received a complimentary copy from the author and voluntarily chose to review it. All opinions are my own.

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A nice compilation of Christmas stories! The little novella about the Christmas prince was the best of the 3 for sure

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Mistletoe Season is a collection of 3 Christmas novellas , Return to Mistletoe by Kathleen Fuller (which was my favorite), Say No to Mistletoe by Sheila Roberts, and A Mistletoe Prince by Pepper Basham. I usually love these novella Christmas books but this one for me was just okay. I did love Return to Mistletoe but couldn’t get into A Mistletoe Prince, could be because I have never read any of her other Edgewood books. Say No to Mistletoe was cute. Thank you to Harper Collins Christian publishing, the authors and NetGalley for the ARC book. This is my honest opinion

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A trio of holiday stories sure to delight and invite the seasonal cheer. From second chances under the mistletoe to delightful family celebrations, there's something for everyone. These short stories will certainly provide some holiday cheer to start the season.

Although I received a free ARC ebook, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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I loved these stories! Each story was so unique! From a refurbished Scottish Castle to a Skymar prince to a High School Principal! These authors nailed it! I enjoyed each storyline and found a couple new authors!

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3 cozy holiday themed novellas to get you into the Christmas spirit!

With 3 separate authors writing each story you get a completely different taste which as a reader can be really refreshing! These were all new authors to me and I’d definitely be interested in reading some of their individual works.

I personally struggle with novellas a bit because I feel like by the time I’m invested in the story it’s over. The way it builds a bit too quickly. But had these been individual stories where the conflict can be drawn out a bit more before it’s resolved would lead to some perfect Hallmark movie style stories!

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