A review by ljamison01
Mistletoe Ever After by Nana Malone

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This is a very sweet Christmas story. We have Jamison (Jamie) an African American woman game designer who owns her own gaming company that is in danger of going under unless she can work on a new upcoming game. So Jamie decides to hide out in this lodge and work during the Christmas vacation. But unfortunately her reservation was messed up and she is forced to stay in the same suite as Cole. Cole is the owner of a tech company that coincidentally is trying to buy Jamie’s company although both are oblivious to this fact. These two know each other because he was her brother’s friend and teammate. Cole and Jamie shared a very tender kiss (years ago) that neither has forgotten.  This story is told from the present reminiscing about the past and explaining what happened previously. Jaime is a Christmas fanatic and traveled with lights, wreaths and a mini tree in her luggage whereas, poor Cole preferred just to ignore the holidays. This sweet story tugged at my heart it was short but definitely memorable. I loved that Jamie was capable and strong but also soft and sympathetic. Cole was a good guy who wanted the best. This story will certainly get you in the holiday spirit and make you believe in love.