Mistletoe Christmas: An Anthology

I was gifted an ARC of Mischief & Mistletoe by Erica Ridley and this is the only story I read in this anthology. I am sharing my honest opinion of this book. It was very good, I'm interested in reading more of the books. Louisa and Ewan had all odds against them, society and secrets getting in the way of love. You need to read to find out if they overcome all the obstacles on their way to a HEA.

The annual Christmas party does bring loads of livelihood, the Duke of Greystroke seems like Mr. Grinch. These four ladies with different Mistletoe needs get swept up in its magic blossoming from feelings of romantic unhappiness into the warm glow of Christmastime and the twinkle in the eyes of their attentive gentlemen. All four are delightful and offer heartwarming experiences. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to read and leave a review.

Mistletoe Christmas An Anthology Manipulation in the extreme by a difficult dying older man sees four rather unhappy women achieve unexpected happiness in this holiday romance anthology. A MISTLETOE KISS by Eloisa James Cressida has been kept back and kept down by her father but manages to come into her own as she manages the Revelry and is “seen” as she truly is by Elias. I liked watching Cressida emerge from her cocoon and Elias become aware of her and what he truly wanted for his future. WISHING UNDR THE MISTLETOE by Christie Caldwell Isabelle and Cyrus have spent ten years apart after a broken betrothal in this scrooge-like holiday second chance romance. Both were in the wrong ten years before but thankfully it all comes right at the end of the story. COMPROMISE UNDER THE MISTLETOE by Janna MacGregor Caroline and Stephen have been apart for a year when it becomes imperative for them to appear to be happily wedded. I liked the chemistry between this couple, wished they had been able to better communicate earlier, and was happy with how they managed things in the end. MISCHIEF & MISTLETOE by Erica Ridley Louisa and Ewan are an unlikely couple though there is attraction between them. The trouble all who read it seem to have is “the secret” Ewan carries around with him – one that is rather unpleasant, actually. I am not sure I would be as forgiving as Louisa was but did enjoy the story. Did I enjoy this book? Yes Would I read more by these authors? Yes NOTE: I really REALLY did not like Greystoke…the manipulative dying older man pulling the strings. I am curious about Val and wonder if HE might show up in a book of his own and if so…which author will write it. Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the ARC – This is my honest review. 4-5 Stars