This is a good story.
The hero is amazing. He is patient, determined and caring.
There are genuine reasons why the heroine feels reluctant to start a relationship with him.
It was good.
Details of previous couples and a HEA.

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Mistletoe Me, Baby (The O'Connor Family) by Katie Reus  
Tis the season for miracles.  Mistletoe Me, Baby is another example of exceptional writing.  Ms. Reus has sentiment on the brain and love in the heart.  Nolan and Miranda are each others safe haven when the world gets tough.  In the midst of pain they find hope for the future, food for the soul and an everlasting love that can weather any storm including grief. Through rainstorm of life they discover the value of the bond they've spent years building and the family they can become.  A winner all year round.
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Another sweet addition to the O'Connor family series! If you enjoy small town romance, meddling family members, and a fake relationship, Mistletoe Me, Baby is perfect for a weekend read by the fire!

Miranda moved to Holly, NC about a year prior. She has taken on the task of raising her nephew while her drug addict sister goes to rehab. She adores her nephew and her life in Holly. Her best friend, Nolan, is oh so tempting; however, Miranda knows that she can't date right now. And she would never want to ruin the most important relationship in her life. So, she and Nolan are just BFF's. Until Miranda's meddlesome parents arrive from Florida. See, Miranda told them Nolan was her fiancé. Nolan is all too happy to 'play along'. Except, Nolan isn't faking anything.

This was a cute fake relationship because Nolan never wanted to fake anything. Miranda isn't sure what the heck he is doing because she had no idea he had any interest in her romantically. So, watching these two flounder a bit was entertaining. With Miranda's mom and dad in town, things were already interesting. However, add in the O'Connors and you have quite the party! You get to see all the previous O'Connor siblings and that adds some levity to the story. It is a novella so brevity is the name of the game, but I didn't feel short changed on character development. I think thats why I have enjoyed this series so much!

Honestly, it doesn't seem to matter what Katie Reus writes- Contemporary, PNR, Romantic Suspense-I enjoy it! She is one of my automatic 1 click authors for sure!

 

• POV: 3rd


• Tears: no


• Trope: fake relationship


• Triggers: none


• Series/Standalone: stand alone within an interconnected series


• Cliffhanger: no


• HEA: yes

Finding Peace by Maryann Jordan, Claiming Alexis by Susan Stoker, The Fix Up by Tawna Fenske ...then you will probably like Mistletoe Me, Baby!

 


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Mistletoe Me, Baby by Katie Reus

4th in the O’Connor family series. Contemporary romance. Friends to lovers story. Can be read as a stand alone.

I really love when the hero is all in. Nolan has been in love with Miranda since he first met her. Pretending to be her fiancé works to his advantage in amping up their relationship. And wow, his “are you wet” frisky questions sure get things started.

Great extended family connections with deep emotional ties help make this romance extra special. I smiled through much of the book. Shed a couple of tears. In the end, it feel like a big, giant hug of crushing warmth that I wanted to snuggle into and savor. ( )