12 Days of Mistletoe

Title: 12 Days of Mistletoe

Author: Jen Atkinson

Narrators: Stephanie Rose & Andy Harrington

Publisher: Podium Audio

Genre: Christmas, Contemporary Romance

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

I enjoy Jen Atkinson's books. 12 Days of Mistletoe was top-notch!

Together This Christmas Spotlight

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Together This Christmas by Beth K. Vogt, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Together This Christmas
Author: Beth K. Vogt
Publisher: Story Architect
Release Date: October 13, 2025
Genre: Sweet Small-Town Contemporary Romance Christmas novella (spiritual thread)

A Very Merry Matchup

Title: A Very Merry Matchup

Author: Becca Kinzer

Narrators: C.J. Bloom and Adam Verner

Publisher: Tyndale Fiction

Genre: RomCom, Contemporary Romance, Christmas, Christian Ficiton,

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

A Very Merry Matchup has everything you could possibly want in a Christmas RomCom. I loved everything about this story. 

Christmas Reading Challenges 2025

I know, I know, I said I was tired of challenges, and I am, BUT, hear me out. I am tired of the ones I am already working on, I'm not tired of Christmas yet 😂. I am going to read Christmas books anyway, I might as well support some fellow bloggers 😁. So, I am going to try to finish up my other challenges this month, so that I can clear the deck to read as many Christmas books as my heart desires. This year has been super hard and I am looking forward to the hope/happy feels that Christmas reads generally bring.

Izzy and Her Off-Limits Love

 Title: Izzy and Her Off-Limits Love

Series: Oakley Island #3.5

Author: Emma St. Clair & Jenny Proctor 

Publisher: Independently Published 

Genre: Contemporary Fiction, RomCom, Christmas

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

Izzy and Her Off-Limits Love is a quick visit back to the characters of Oakley Island. It's labeled as a Christmas romance, but very little of the story has to do with Christmas. It's a fun second-generation story.

Advent

Title: Advent

Author: Chautona Havig

Publisher: Independently Published

Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Christmas

Source: Kindle Own

My Review:

Advent by Chautona Havig is a quick read.

Not Another Christmas

Title: Not Another Christmas

Series: Sinclair Sisters #3

Author: Jaycee Weaver

Publisher: Sandia Sky Press

Genre: Christian Fiction, Christmas, Contemporary Romance

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

Not Another Christmas is the third novella in the Sinclair Sisters trilogy. While it could easily stand alone, I recommend reading the books in order.

Mistletoe Season

Title: Mistletoe Season

Authors: Sheila Roberts, Kathleen Fuller, Pepper Basham

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Chrsitmas

Source: Library

My Review:

Mistletoe Season has three Christmas novellas in it. I had not read anything by Sheila Roberts before, but I have loved several books by Kathleen Fuller and Pepper Basham. I went into it thinking I could skip a story if I didn't enjoy it, but it wasn't necessary because all three stories are wonderful.

Now and Forever Christmas

Title: Now and Forever Christmas

Series: Sinclair Sisters #2

Author: Jaycee Weaver

Publisher: Sandia Sky Press

Genre: Christian Fiction, Christmas, Contemporary Romance

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

Now and Forever Christmas is the second novella in the Sinclair Sisters trilogy. While it could easily stand alone, I recommend reading the books in order.

Waiting for Gilbert

Title: Waiting for Gilbert

Series: Holidays in Hadley Springs #1

Author: Tasha Hackett

Publisher: Independently Published

Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance, 

Source: Author Provided ecopy

My Review:

Waiting for Gilbert is the first book I have read by Tasha Hackett, but it will not be the last. I was in the middle of reading this book when I knew I would want to reread it. I am not a huge re-reader, but I want a physical copy for my keeper shelf!

The Midwife's Christmas Wish

Title: The Midwife's Christmas Wish

Series: Amish Babies #1

Author: Leigh Bale

Publisher: Love Inspired

Genre: Christian Fiction, Amish, Christmas, Contemporary Romance

Source: Own

My Review:

The Midwife's Christmas Wish by Leigh Bale is the first book in the Amish Babies series.

Christmas in Mistletoe Square

Title: Christmas in Mistletoe Square

Author: Pepper Basham, Cara Putnam, Teresa Tysinger, Janine Rosche

Publisher: Whisper Valley Press

Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Christmas

Source: Own

My Review:

A fun Christmas collection all set in Kedgewick Creek, North Carolina.

Top Ten Tuesday- Christmas Tree Edition

 Happy Tuesday, my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is another freebie. I was going to go with covers with Christmas lights on them, but since I found exactly zero, I decided I should head in a different direction. Then I decided to share my top Christmas reads, until I realized I did that last year. So, I am going super generic and will be sharing books with Christmas trees on them. Then I am going to list a few things I am thankful for. Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and you can head over there to see what our other bookish friends are up to today.   

Top Ten Tuesday-Ten Christmas books with Christmas trees on them that I haven't read yet, have you?

 

Rediscovering Christmas

 

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Rediscovering Christmas by Mindy Obenhaus hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: Rediscovering Christmas
Series: Hope Crossing #6
Author: Mindy Obenhaus
Publisher: Love Inspired
Release Date: November 26, 2024
Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

My Review:

Rediscovering Christmas is my first introduction to Mindy Obenhaus' writing. While this book is the sixth in the series, it easily stands alone.

Finding Jesus

Title: Finding Jesus: A Fun and Meaningful Countdown to Christmas

Author: Lillian Richey

Illustrator: Lauren Cox

Publisher: Finding Jesus, LLC

Genre: Christian, children

Source: Front Gate Media

My Review:

I wish Finding Jesus existed when my children were little. We love to celebrate the Christmas season with an Advent calendar, picture books, and a Jesse tree where we had ornaments that represented each scripture that was in the Jesse Tree book. For a few years we even did Elf on the Shelf.  I would have much rather my children found Jesus than Elf on the Shelf 😂!

A Sanctuary Christmas Tale

Title: A Sanctuary Christmas Tale (short story)

Series: WITSEC Town #3.5

Author: Lisa Phillips

Publisher: Lisa Phillips

Genre: Suspense, Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance

Source: Library

My Review:

I am enjoying my time in Sanctuary. When I started reading the fifth book in the series it mentioned Shelby and Elliot, and since I had no idea who they were, I stopped reading it and started reading A Sanctuary Christmas Tale first.

A Guardian Till Christmas review

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Guardian Till Christmas by Danielle Thorne, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: A Guardian Till Christmas
Author: Danielle Thorne
Publisher: Love Inspired
Release Date: October 22, 2024
Genre: Inspirational Romance

My review:

Kylee is used to being in full control, until her sister and brother-in-law unexpectedly pass away leaving her in charge of their four-year-old twins. Kylee is determined to care for them by herself despite Evan's willingness to help.

I am all about being independent, but her stubbornness was very frustrating. It made her an unlikable character.

You Make it Feel Like Christmas

Title: You Make it Feel Like Christmas

Author: Toni Shiloh

Publisher: Bethany House

Genre: Christian Fiction, Romance, Christmas,

Source: Library/Bethany House

My Review:

You Make It Feel Like Christmas has a beautiful, eye-catching cover. It is a quick read, and not just because it is a novella. 

A Cross-Country Wedding

Title: A Cross-Country Wedding

Series: Road Trip Romance #2

Author: Courtney Walsh

Publisher: Sweethaven Press

Genre: Christmas, Christian Fiction, Romcom, Contemporary Romance

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

I was finished reading Christmas stories. But, once I finished A Cross-Country Christmas, I HAD to immediately read A Cross-Country Wedding. While you could read this one as a stand-alone, I highly recommend reading A Cross-Country Christmas first. A Cross-Country Christmas is Lauren and Will's story, and this book is about their wedding.

A Cross-Country Christmas

Title: A Cross-Country Christmas

Series: Road Trip Romance #1

Author: Courtney Walsh

Publisher: Sweethaven Press

Genre: Christmas, Christian Fiction, Contemporary Fiction

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

I was going to read A Cross-Country Wedding, but when I realized it was the second book in the series, I started with A Cross-Country Christmas. I am glad I did. The second book will give spoilers to this one, so if you haven't read them, start with this one, and then immediately start the second one (like I did 😉).