Review: Under the Texas Mistletoe by Karen Witemeyer

My rating: 5 stars / It was amazing

  

Synopsis

Spend Christmas in Texas this year with these charming holiday novellas from bestselling historical romance author Karen Witemeyer, whose writing is spiced with her signature blend of humor, thrilling frontier action, and sweet romance.

In this 3-in-1 novella collection, Witemeyer presents the new story "A Texas Christmas Carol," where a town's wealthy, Scrooge-like bachelor finds his world invaded by a woman set on earning his donation for helping the local poor, and the penetrating questions of three mysterious visitors. It also includes, for the first time in print, "An Archer Family Christmas." When the Archer clan gathers for the holiday, they encounter an unexpected request for help that will require all their effort and a Christmas miracle to see them through. In previously published "Gift of the Heart," a widow uses the family brooch as collateral for a loan from the local resort owner. But the more she comes to know the man behind the stern businessman, the more she hopes for a second chance at love this Christmas.

My Review

Another lovely collection from one of my favorite authors! The new novella is inspired by A Christmas Carol, and I chuckled at the fun way she incorporated details referencing Dickens. Felicity is adorably earnest in her determination to bring cheer and joy to Evan Beazer, the wealthy town grump. They have a bit of past history that gives them a foundation to build on with their unlikely friendship, and it demonstrated how idealistic Felicity can be. Evan is also a character full of determination, but his stems from his life goal of rising above the poverty of his youth. Along the way he lost trust in others and in God, which Felicity is the perfect person to help restore. I loved their interactions and chemistry! Various townspeople and family members give this story even more personality and heart, and it was a pleasure to read. I also enjoyed re-reading the two previously published stories, especially revisiting the Archer clan! A wonderful collection for the holiday season!

Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.