A review by bookflutter
Mistletoe in the City: A Steamy New Adult Holiday Romance by Amber Daulton, Amber Daulton

4.0

This is my first read from Amber Daulton, and I decided to read this one just in time for the holidays to begin. Readers are introduced to Derek and Krista, two kindred spirits reeling from their past mistakes. They had crushed on each other in high school but never acted on their feelings due to insecurities and peer pressure. Years later, Krista finds herself starting a new life after a cheating boyfriend and a bad breakup. After landing a job and moving into a great apartment, she's ready to dive into the world and rebuild her independent life. Little does she know that her landlord's son is Derek and handles all of the building's maintenance.

The two find themselves reigniting their friendship and evidently breaking through each other's walls. I did enjoy the story and liked the angst and the constant battle between the two characters. Krista was a bit dramatic, and Derek always wanted to do the right thing for her. This is a cute, sweet romance novella with a bit of spice. I recommend this one if you're a fan of small-town holiday romances.