Kissing Under the Mistletoe

Suzanne Enoch · Amelia Grey · Anna Bennett

Sep 2021 · Sold by St. Martin's Paperbacks

About this ebook

From the Scottish highlands, to the bustle and tussle of London, to a hotel on the outskirts of town, three unforgettable authors bring the joy of Christmas romance in Kissing Under the Mistletoe.

Great Scot! by Suzanne Enoch
Miss Jane Bansil knows she will never have a fairy-tale moment. Well past the marriageable age, she’s taken a position as a companion and is now stuck in Scotland for Christmas, alone even in the middle of the boisterous MacTaggert family. But when Brennan Andrews, an architect and cousin to the MacTaggerts, arrives to draw up plans for a new family home, Jane must decide if she will take a chance at a happily-ever-after, or settle into her small, safe life for good.

Christmas at Dewberry Hollow by Amelia Grey
Miss Isabelle Reed has no plans to ever fall in love. She has a perfectly acceptable life with her mother at the Dewberry Hollow Inn, thank you very much. But when Gate, the Duke of Notsgrave’s grandson, appears at Dewberry Hollow searching for a carving on a tree, Isabelle cannot help but get involved. But Gate’s charm and their instant attraction makes Isabelle question if she’s willing to take her chance at love once again.

My Mistletoe Beau by Anna Bennett
Miss Eva Tiding is determined to cheer her widowed father with the perfect Christmas gift. Even if it means breaking into the home of the rakish Earl of Frostbough who swindled Papa out of his pocket watch. But when the earl, Jack Hardwick, catches her in the act, they strike a deal: she’ll pose as his fiancée in exchange for the watch. Falling in love is not part of the plan—but with a little Christmas magic, anything is possible...

Ratings and reviews

Kissing Under the Mistletoe Holiday Anthology Three historical holiday romance novellas to put you in the holiday spirit. GREAT SCOT by Suzanne Enoch Suzanne Enoch takes us to Scotland where a lady’s companion long past marriageable age finds her perfect match. This was a delight and reminded me of the series Wild Wicked Highlanders that Jane had a part in earlier. Loved her and Brennan together. (5 Stars) CHRISTMAS AT DEWBERRY HOLLOW by Amelia Grey Next was Amelia Grey’s story of an innkeeper’s daughter, really a lady, who meets her match when he brings his grandfather to fulfill a quest. Isabelle and Gates were perfect for one another. (3.5 Stars) MY MISTLETOE BEAU by Anna Bennett The final story, by Anna Bennett, has a dutiful loving daughter trying to get a treasured watch back for her father. Eva ends up in a fake relationship with Jack and over time some truths come to light for both of them. (3.5 stars) Of the three stories, the one with Jane and Brennan was my favorite as they put a smile on my face and I could easily see them happy together forever. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Paperbacks for the ARC – This is my honest review. 4 Stars

I enjoyed this Christmas anthology. Inside this book you will find three novella length reads from three different authors. I thought these stories were fun and the couples likable. These stories offer up feels and emotions with hefty additions of sweetness, heart and charm. These are heartfelt reads that are short, cute and a bit funny. I am electing to post a unbiased review.

I loved reading each of the four stories in the anthology Kissing Under the Mistletoe, written by three wonderful historical authors. The Scottish Highlands, an inn on the outskirts of town, and a Christmas house party set the mood for three heartwarming holiday novellas: Great Scot! by Suzanne Enoch, Christmas at Dewberry Hollow by Amelia Grey, and My Mistletoe Beau by Anna Bennett. Enoch’s story is a breath of fresh air, a story about two quiet people normally overlooked in a romance story and their beautiful relationship. Grey’s hero’s evolution from a rich nobleman with no real purpose in life to a devoted man who is willing to sacrifice all for his beloved is sigh-worthy. But Bennett’s outing steals the show with a couple who goes from near-constant verbal sparring to a deep love bond in a believable and utterly ravishing way. Suzanne Enoch, Amelia Grey, and Anna Bennett wrote a wonderful trilogy of novellas that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical romances with wonderful characters and a lot of holiday spirit. I highly recommend the stories in Kissing Under the Mistletoe to other readers. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this story.

About the author

A native and current resident of Southern California, Suzanne Enoch loves movies almost as much as she loves books, with a special place in her heart for anything Star Wars. She has written more than forty Regency novels and historical romances, which are regularly found on the New York Times bestseller list. Some of these include the Scandalous Brides, No Ordinary Hero, Lessons in Love and Wild Wicked Highlanders series. When she is not busily working on her next book, Suzanne likes to contemplate interesting phenomena, like how the three guppies in her aquarium became 161 guppies in five months.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Amelia Grey read her first romance book when she was thirteen and she’s been a devoted reader of love stories ever since. Her awards include the Booksellers Best, Aspen Gold, and the Golden Quill. Writing as Gloria Dale Skinner, she won the coveted Romantic Times Award for Love and Laughter and the prestigious Maggie Award. Her books have sold to many countries in Europe, Indonesia, Turkey, Russia, and most recently to Japan. Several of her books have also been featured in Doubleday and Rhapsody Book Clubs. Amelia is the author of over twenty-five books, including the Heirs' Club trilogy and the Rakes of St. James series. She’s been happily married to her high school sweetheart for over thirty-five years and she lives on the beautiful gulf coast of Northwest Florida.

Anna Bennett started swiping romances from her mom’s bookshelf as a teenager and decided that books with balls, dukes, and gowns were the best. So, when she had the chance to spend a semester in London she packed her bags—and promptly fell in love with the city, its history, and its pubs. She dreamed of writing romance, but somehow ended up a software analyst instead. Fortunately, a few years and a few careers later, Anna found her way back to writing the stories she loves—including the Debutante Diaries and Wayward Wallflowers series—and won the Romance Writers of America’s Golden Heart®. She lives in Maryland with her husband and three children, who try valiantly not to roll their eyes whenever she quotes Jane Austen.