A Simple Christmas Kiss

by Cassandra Shiels

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A mistletoe kiss was never supposed to mean anything… but this one did.

Lacey is an Alvin High art teacher who keeps her life quiet and steady—until a guarded single dad in her building starts disrupting both. Rhett is rebuilding after a painful divorce, focused only on raising his daughter, Holly, and keeping his world closed off. When Lacey helps him through a childcare crisis, it’s meant to be temporary. Nothing more. But temporary stops being simple when he invites her to his family’s Christmas party as a friend. Surrounded by his close-knit family, a mistletoe tradition pushes them into a kiss neither of them can avoid.

And neither of them can forget.

After that night, Rhett pulls away—afraid of what she’s becoming to him. But distance doesn’t undo what happened. And Lacey can’t stop remembering what it felt like to be chosen. Because some moments don’t fade. And neither does the way it changed everything—no matter how hard she tries to go back.

A clean, swoony small-town Christmas romance about guarded hearts, impossible moments, and love that refuses to be forgotten.

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Book Details

Genre

Contemporary Romance

Subgenre

Holiday (Christmas, Valentine’s, etc.)

Series

Teachers of Alvin High • Book 1

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

1 None

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

1 None

Publication Date

December 1, 2018

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novella

Sensitive Themes

Divorce or marital separation

Representation

Single-parent or widowed-parent protagonist

Editorial Reviews

"Endearing characters, an entertaining plot, and a lightning fast pace combine to make this book a great read." -WCJ-

"This is a perfect Christmas story! The setting is ideal, the characters tug at your heartstrings, the romance pulls you in, and the ending brings the warmth of the season. But don't wait for Christmas to read this delightful story...it's a fun read anytime." -Amy Martinsen-

"I read this in one day, so it's a quick read. But the best part? I loved it!" -P. Urry-

Okay read

An okay read

Fluff romance

3.5 starsThis is a sweet little Christmas story that fleshed out a little more could be the basis of a Hallmark movie. It is fluffy, feel good, romance. It is predictable but enjoyable if you are in the mood for a quick fluff read.It could have used some extra editing to catch things like a period in the middle of a sentence and so forth. That kind of stuff was a bit distracting, especially when I had to reread to figure out why it didn't make sense. But if you ignore that, it is a nice couple hours of escapism.No sex, language or violence

all that I needed for Christmas

Loved loved this book .. cried buckets but felt warm and happy .. don’t miss to read the pure love bubbling Christmas story ❣️

What a cute story!

Well done characters, both hurting, come together for the sake of convenience—he needs a babysitter and she doesn't want to be alone at Christmas time.Predictably, they fall in love, but what a weird and wonderful voyage they take us on to get there!

Perfect book to read around Christmas time and anytime!

From the first sentence I was hooked❗️ Cassie is one very talented author. This book was full of sweet clean romance, taking chances and joy. I loved her characters in the storyWith all their ups and downs on a journey to happiness. Christmas was a perfect setting and brought such joy and hope into this wonderful story, a total delight to read.