Love, Lies and Mistletoe by D.E. Malone Review

Happy Tuesday :)

I have another Christmas book review for you all today.

Love, Lies and Mistletoe by D.E. Malone:

Source: Complimentary Copy Provided by the Author

Publication Date: October 30th, 2020

Genre: Clean Romance

Series: Blueberry Point Romance

Synopsis:

One stolen kiss. A little Christmas magic. And the snowy inn where love stands a chance.

Interior designer Layla Dean can’t believe her good fortune at snagging the holiday decorating gig at Blueberry Point Lodge. And even though her fledgling business has a growing list of happy clients, her personal life isn’t filled with the same Christmas magic. She needs a man in her life like she does coal in her stocking. But tell that to Brant Johnsson.

Brant is known as the Twin Cities’ Master of Lights and Luminaria for good reason. His company oversees most of the downtown’s outdoor displays every season. But when a professional snag sends him reeling, he’s ready to quit the business. Until he runs into Layla again. Forgetting their awkward mistletoe kiss last year just isn’t possible, but she doesn’t share the pleasant memory. Now that they’re decking the halls together for the newly opened inn’s first Christmas, Brant hopes for a replay of their first encounter. And something more.

When a misdirected text message pairs them together for a fundraising event, Brant and Layla find they have more in common than just a flare for holiday decorating and one mistaken kiss. If Layla can overcome her sour first impression, Brant might get his very merry second chance.

(synopsis from amazon)

My Review:

Love, Lies and Lavender was a favorite read of mine from earlier in the year, so I couldn't wait to dive into the sequel. After finding out it was going to be a Christmas themed read, I was even more excited about it as they are always some of my favorite books to enjoy. I can honestly say that I enjoyed this one just as much as I did the first book in the series, and it's definitely one you're going to want to go ahead and purchase this holiday season if you're a fan of heartwarming Christmas themed romances that are both clean and hard to put down.

I enjoyed both Layla and Brant as characters, and I thought their initial meeting gave their developing romance an interesting additional element. It was a fun treat to get to read about how their disastrous first meeting turned into something much more. I was also fascinated with both of their career choices, and I loved how they were both such a big part of the story, especially against the backdrop of the beautiful Blueberry Point Inn.

I'm especially a fan of the fact that this author can deliver a heartwarming, well developed romance while still keeping it completely clean, and that's becoming harder and harder to find in the current age of publishing. I really enjoyed this one, and I look forward to continuing on with the next book in the series when it releases.

Final Rating: 4/5.

Thanks so much to D. E. Malone for allowing me to advance read and review this.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance reader copy of this novel from the author in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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