Sawdust and Mistletoe

by Michelle Pennington

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Can mistletoe kisses make her believe again?

By December first, Ava Grisham is already sick of Christmas. Unfortunately, she has to survive decorating for her boss’s wealthy clients so she can afford to quit after New Year's. Everything is on track for her to start her own design company until she hires a new handyman and all her meticulous plans fall apart. Not only is her future business in danger, but so is her heart. Hunter is talented, strong, and charming, but falling for such a free-and-easy man will only lead to heartbreak.

Hunter Newman loves his single life with no responsibilities, but he’s always there for his family. When his brother loses his job, he drives across the country to help however he can. Then he meets Ava and realizes his brother isn’t the only one who needs help. Ava captivates him with her determination and warm heart, but she’s lost the joy of Christmas. He’s determined to put the sparkle back in her eyes, even if it means risking his heart.

Somewhere between the twinkle lights and candy canes, they’ll discover the magic of the season. But can they find a way to be together?

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Book Details

Genre

Contemporary Romance

Subgenre

Holiday (Christmas, Valentine’s, etc.), Small Town

Series

Christmas in Willow Falls • Book 1

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

1 None

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

2 Mild

Publication Date

November 15, 2017

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novel

An okay Read

An okay read

Very good book.

This was a very good Christmas story. Very well written and the characters were all so well developed. I highly recommend this author if you like a good clean romantic read.

Awesome 5 Stars!

I loved Hunter and Ava's story!This is only the second book I've read by Michelle Pennington, but it will definitely not be my last!

Clean romance

Pleasant and clean with likable characters. No complicated plot twists.Lots of steamy kissing but the H/h remarkably manage to keep their hands from roaming under each others clothes.The conflict was plausible and easily resolved.Some editing issues but not enough to distract from the story.

Fun Christmas read

This was an enjoyable read. Hallmark could totally base a movie on it. It is predictable, will have a happily ever after, clean and just good fun. Everything you need for Hallmark. You know going in how it is going to end but you get to enjoy the ride while it gets there. I've had it on my Kindle for nearly a couple years now. It got lost in the hundreds of books but I needed some Christmas reading. So glad I found this one again.I liked the main characters and wanted them to get together. I prefer when both characters have to give a little to make their relationship work but I think they can have their happily ever after as written. I liked that both of them are dedicated to the work they do and family. And I liked the secondary characters as well. The awful ones were just that - awful. And the good ones were lovable. The niece is super cute and I loved her tree decorating tricks. Very funny.Sex: some kisses, ogling, inappropriate attempt at seductionLanguage: noViolence: no