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The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese
4.0

"What the hell is 'mistletoe motive'?"
"C'mon, Frost. Stay with me. Having mistletoe is a tryst trap, a sensual snare. Like your alleged motives. You tracking?"

The Mistletoe Motive may be a holiday novella, but I was so into it that it felt like I was reading a full length novel. I was absolutely giddy reading this. While not a true enemies to lovers, I loved Gabby's energy and feistiness and Jonathan's 'I hate everyone but her'. The two had great chemistry. The slow-burn, leading to a very steamy happy ending and epilogue was well worth it! This charming holiday novella was the perfect holiday treat for me.

"Promise me you'll meet your online friend, okay?
He nods. "I promise. And you?"
"Yes." I swallow a lump in my throat. "I hope she's everything you wanted."
Jonathan stares down at me, searching my gaze. "I already know she is."

Read if you like:
• icy grump who’ll have you and Siri 'quaking' in the knees 😂
• feisty, sunshine heroine who loves romance novels & the holidays
• slow burn
• bookstore workplace rivals
• bickering & bantering
• holiday romcom novellas
• You've Got Mail + The Hating Game with holiday vibes
• single POV, with an epilogue in Jonathan’s POV
• #OwnVoices: autism, demisexual rep & Type 1 diabetes

cw: quick scene with a toxic ex-boyfriend