Book Review: Meddling with Mistletoe by Liz Johnson

 

Meddling with Mistletoe by Liz Johnson ❤️
4 Stars  

Well, this was adorable and put me in the Christmas mood! What a fun surprise! I may just have to read some more Christmas books early this year! Whitney is working to enter culinary school in the spring, but first she needs to sell enough pies at the local Christmas markets to pay her tuition. Her oven has other plans though and breaks down, so she asks Marie Sloan, proprietor of the Red Door Inn, to use the inn's kitchen to keep up with her orders. She agrees and we see so many cute moments of Whitney watching the three Sloan children and cook breakfast for the guests in return. The inn has many guests--including Aretha Sloan, our main guy's Aunt. She is in the business of matchmaking her nephew Daniel with Ruby, a businesswoman who is a bit too serious for Daniel. Aretha is determined to match up Daniel with Ruby so she makes Whitney an offer she can't refuse to help her with the matchmaking scheme.....little does Whitney know....her heart has some unexpected plans for Daniel herself... ❤️

The ending pushed this to a 4 star for me. I really liked the romance that developed between Daniel and Whitney. I am not always a matchmaking book girly, but this had some great cozy Christmas vibes that made it just fine. ❤️ The kiddos really stood out for me too, I loved their characters here. They really remind you of the innocence and sweetness of children, especially at Christmastime. 

Honestly, the matchmaking made me laugh because it was so obvious Ruby and Daniel did not go together, even other characters noticed it, so it was more of a light play on matchmaking that was funny. Daniel had been through heartbreak before so he was not quick to give his heart away but the connection between him and Whitney was very clear to him. 

There was some nice faith moments with Daniel and God too---he realizes God has not left him all from the sweet words of young Julia Mae. Loved that moment. 

If you like matchmaking stories, small towns, cute Christmas inns and markets, plus sweet faith moments in books - give this cute Christmas romance a try this holiday season. (This also made me really want to read the Prince Edward Island Dreams series now!)

Thank you to the publisher for a copy to honestly read and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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