Can a kiss under the mistletoe save Christmas?Holly has always loved Christmas, but this year is different. As a school teacher, she’s worried about her students, her dad, and her entire town. All of them are poised for a terrible Christmas, and there’s nothing she can do about it. The only bright spot in her life is the mysterious man she meets at the holiday party.Nathan has always hated … party.
Nathan has always hated Christmas, but this year is different. As a billionaire, he’s excited about his new plans for his company, but as always, it’s all about the money. When he meets the bubbly woman who doesn’t care about his wealth, love blossoms under the mistletoe.
It almost seems like magic.
But their lives are more intertwined than either of them originally thought. It turns out that Nathan’s plan for the future of his company is the very thing that’s destroying Holly’s community.
Holly begins to understand why everyone refers to Nathan as a Scrooge, and she thinks that the wonderful man she shared a passionate weekend with was nothing more than a lie. Will Nathan be able to prove that she saw the real him?
Will Christmas magic prevail, or will their love vanish like a kiss under the mistletoe?
NYT Bestseller Krista Lakes brings you this brand new heartwarming holiday romance. This standalone novel will convince you that love can make the magic of Christmas real.
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I couldn’t put Love Under the Mistletoe down. It’s was a sweet and heartwarming tale. The perfect holiday read. I loved how much Holly cared about her family and friends. The fun and flirty nature between Holly and Nathan put a smile on my face. They really brought out the best in each other. I’m happy that they found their happy ending.
Can’t wait for the next book.
An entertaining lighthearted fun well written romance. It has lots of humor, sweetness and drama. A great romance for the holidays with relateable, engaging characters.
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Holly Jones graded her 2nd grade students’ class papers while she and her friend, Aliyah Jameson, were driving the snowy roads to the fancy Blue Aspen Ski Resort. The purpose of this trip, aside from a mini-vacation, was for Holly to receive the Educator’s Award for being the “best teacher in the nation”, a special honor since her students had nominated her! Aside from the award, the party held there would raise funds for scholarships. As they drove, Aliyah asked Holly if her dad was still closing his business. The biggest employer in town, Elements Computer Technologies, had been bought out by a large tech firm and was relocating to San Francisco. This would be devastating for many of the businesses in town as people would be moving and their customer base would drastically drop. It was not a happy event for the town.
As they rounded a curve, the lodge before them made both women gasp in awe! It was beautiful and the magic of Christmas came alive. As they checked in, they were given their tickets to the award ceremony and the information about the hot springs available to them. Holly turned quickly and ran into a handsome man. This might be a very good trip indeed! Merryweather agreed with that assessment – magical love was popping up all over and Holly and Nathan would be good for each other.
Nathan Reed, CEO of Paradigm Technologies and a billionaire, will be presenting the teacher award at the ceremony. His current mindset that “money was everything” had taken him from the joy of being creative and innovative and caring about the success of the companies to merely managing the technology they gathered with a sole focus on profits. He meets the small town school teacher, Holly, who has a very different vision of life, seeing money as a means to generously share with others to make their lives better. They spend time together and the laughter they share brings him comfort. Drawn to each other – and with a little touch of magic – can Nathan find Christmas and love again in his heart? Or will Holly end things when she finds out that Nathan is the man uprooting the lives of everyone she loves.
This book was such a delightful read, perfectly paced and enjoyable. I love the interspersed humor since it clearly shows the reader the character’s personality through the teasing banter among friends. The story line is reminiscent of Scrooge having his life turned around as he questions his values and is reminded of what really matters. I think the reader will fall in love with this story, an easy and memorable reading experience.
This one lost me. I was at 86% through the story and I just didn’t care anymore.
I think adding the Lucy character changed the dynamic. The constant pounding of “money is everything” just got too exasperating. It would’ve been best to leave that to the father’s voice in Nathan’s head.
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Just a fabulous story of finding your soulmate, the one person that makes things click, you don’t have to worry about what to talk about next and there is no silence between, jus comfortable pauses. My heart melted I just didn’t want to put down.
This is a very enjoyable holiday romance. The entertaining story provides readers with lots of humor, sweetness and drama. I loved Holly, the kindhearted, sassy school teacher and grinchy Nathan, the billionaire. A very lighthearted and fun romance will really help you get in the holiday mood.
I never would have considered mixing Cinderella with A Christmas Carol, but that’s exactly what this felt like. The story is witty and charming, a bit silly and oh so sweet. Holly’s an award-winning teacher whose students are her life. Nathan’s a computer genius who’s allowed his position as CEO to take over his life. A chance encounter at a ski resort sets some special holiday magic in motion. Are these two the answers to each other’s holiday dreams? With a little nudge they just might be. I loved watching this pair together. They brought out the best in one another. It was almost painful for me when things weren’t going right in their relationship. I was sad to close the cover on this book when it was over. I was enjoying it that much.
This is a sweet and heart-warming story that will put you in the mood for the holiday season and a delightful reminder of the magic of Christmas.
This is a feel-good, small town romance
A great book.
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This story is very simply one of the better ones I have read that happen around Christmas time. What beautiful story and actually a really great romance of the best kind. The story line is there, the characters are beautiful, both the main characters as well as all those on the sides, but probably one of the ones i liked the most was the old owner who was selling his company. Why I liked that guy, well, he has a clear view of life, don´t vaste it on only money, people matter and I love that. Of course the money will not keep you happy and surrounded by nice family when older… This story is actually on the longer spectrum but it could have been longer and I would have kept reading just as much a happy camper as I was while reading this one.
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This is a really sweet Christmas romance. Holly and Nathan are very different. Holly is a second grade teacher and Nathan is a billionaire business man. Holly loves Christmas but Nathan hates it, they meet at a ski resort.
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A Compilation of Contemporary Romance
A lovely book containing diverse holiday love stories. My absolute favorite story is LAST HOPE by author, Sandra Carmel. This is a touching story about a man facing his mortality by turning his back on the woman he loves. How he comes to terms with his life differently is touching and a must read.
Overall, I’m recommending this book for your reading pleasure and enjoyment.
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This reminds me of one of those Xmas TV movies however a bit more on the R rated side though. Holly, a very appropriate name, is the nice sweet teacher who meets our grinch Spencer on a weekend getaway. He’s the rich billionaire motivated by money, which of course means nothing to her. There are a few conspiring for this couple to have their HEA but of course true love doesn’t always run smooth.
Will Nathan come to his senses & see that money is not all it’s cracked up to be? A great book with a lot of touchy feels.
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Love Under the Mistletoe is a heartwarming holiday story that will remind you there is good in this world, and that hope still exists.
Holly is a lovely, caring teacher who adores Christmas; Nathan is not a fan of Christmas, and is responsible for the demise of Holly’s small town. When the two meet and share the best weekend of their lives, one has to wonder if the ice in Nathan’s heart might start to melt.
A loving, romantic story that will melt your heart.
A beautiful story of a teacher who has a gift of making everyone feel special.
Nathan, a CEO of a very large company finds his soul mate on vacation.
Holly, had won the educators award, that her students have nominated her for.
She gets put up at the Blue Aspen Ski Resort, which is a swanky ski resort, where the award ceremony is going to be held.
She meets Nathan, as they were checking in.
When they meet again skiing, they find an attraction that is hard to deny.
One problem, his company has bought out the company that’s keeps her little town afloat.
They are planning on moving it to California, which means the town businesses can’t make it without the people who keep them going.
Holly’s, children in her class are devastated as they will have to leave their life as they know it for California.
This is a feel good story of love and finding the path to true happiness.
Another great story by a wonderful author.
This book makes you believe in power of Christmas Magic!! It’s heartfelt, sweet and magical all wrapped into one. Holly and Nathan are so perfect together. They help each other so much and makes each of them realize what’s important in life. I loved every minute of this book!! I could so read it again and again. Pick this book up if you believe in love and Christmas Magic!
Ms. Lakes has written a wonderfully cheesy Christmas romance that follows the classics. As the Grinch, you have boring, grumpy, hardworking CEO Nathan. The heroine is the overworked, happy Teacher of the Year Holly. Holly has won a free weekend at a fancy ski resort & a fancy party where her award is celebrated. After her friend & coworker succumbs to food poisoning, Holly runs into Nathan on the ski slopes & they end up having a great weekend. Now, the weekend is over & the real world creeps in. Can they find a way to be together? Will Nathan realize that money isn’t everything?
I really enjoy Krista Lake’s writing & character development. What really stood out here is Nathan paying attention to what the kids wanted & needed. The interactions between Holly, Nathan & the kids in her class really made the book. I really expected Lucy to have an epiphany & change her ways but I had no trouble disliking her & her lack of loyalty to Nathan. The interactions between them didn’t come across as boss & employee but rather that she crossed the line. The romance was sweet in the beginning & ending and had plenty of heat to keep them warm.