Mistletoe Miracles by Jodi Thomas Series: Ransom Canyon #7
Published by HQN Books on October 1st 2018
Genres: Contemporary, Holiday, Romance, Western
Pages: 384
Format: eBook
Source: Netgalley
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A small-town Texas Christmas story, where hearts are lost, love is found, and family always brings you back home. Griffin Holloway is desperate: the Maverick Ranch has been in his family for generations, but lately, it’s a money pit. He’d sooner marry one of his horses than sell the ranch. Marriage, though, could be a solution. If he can woo a wealthy bride, he might save the ranch—just in time for Christmas. Jaxon O’Grady likes his solitude just fine, thank you very much. But when a car accident brings the unexpected to his door, he realizes just how much one person can need another.Crossroads is the perfect place for Jamie Johnson: avoiding nosy questions about why she’s single, she’s happy to keep to her lakeside home. So she’s baffled when she gets the strangest Christmas present of all, in the form of a Mr. Johnson, asleep on her sofa. Who is he, and why does everyone think he’s her husband?In this uplifting novel, three unlikely couples discover just what Crossroads, Texas, can offer: romance, belonging, and plenty of Christmas spirit.
Lynn’s Review:
Lone Star Book Tours recently toured Mistletoe Miracles (see my author interview here). Unfortunately, I didn’t have a chance to read it for the tour. When I saw it was available on Netgalley, I thought I would check it out. I’m always up for a Hallmark-y romance. Especially when Texas Cowboys are involved. Good thing I decided to read it. Mistletoe Miracles is a sweet and cozy three for one romance.
The romance between these three couples is one aspect of Mistletoe Miracles that I really cherished. This isn’t the instalove type of romance. It’s the kind of romance the builds over the course of the novel as the characters get to know each other. Of the three couples, I treasured the Johnson’s story the most. I definitely have a soft spot for a military romance, especially in this case, where both Wyatt and Jamie need some care and love in their lives.
With the three different romances, we get three different intersecting plots. Each plot really works with the different characters. Griffin and Sunlan’s story really spoke to me. Both of these characters are strong and independent people. I don’t want to spoil it for you, but these two characters show the most growth through the novel, learning how to share the mutual burdens in a relationship.
He thought about how they’d started, both wanting to solve their own problems by getting married. Neither giving much thought to the other’s feelings. Somehow, in just over a month’s time, everything had changed.
This is the first book by Ms. Thomas that I’ve read. And honestly, it will not be the last! I was a bit thrown by the beginning of the novel (due to my failure to completely read the description!), but I was pulled into the story very early and remained captivated throughout the story. The small Texas town of Crossroads is like another character in the book. I also adored the matchmaking of the Franklin sisters. There are 6 other books in this series. Hopefully the Franklin sisters are in those books as well!
Get yourself a beverage, a blanket, and a comfy chair, and check out Mistletoe Miracles. Even without chilly weather, it’s a wonderful read.
It sounds like the perfect feel-good book for this time of year!
It is, Kristine!