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Beneath the Mistletoe (Christmas Courtships Book 2) Kindle Edition

by M.A. Nichols (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 591 ratings
His second chance at love is a first chance for her—but not if his children have anything to say about it.

A widower ought to mourn his wife, yet Hamilton Baxter feels only relief after her passing. After enduring thirty years in a miserable marriage, he is finally free to spend his days hidden in a library. But when his son begs for his help distracting his sweetheart’s diligent chaperone, Baxter can’t help but agree—only to discover that the spinster aunt is too appealing for his good.

At two and fifty years of age, marriage and children are beyond her grasp, and Harriet Stillwell is quite content to play the role of chaperone to her motherless nieces. Especially when their beaus are so silly as to think they can distract her from her work.

Yet when one drags his newly widowed father along, Hettie finds it impossible to focus on anything but the amiable, kindhearted man. Who, for some strange reason, seems to admire her.

In the swirl of the Christmas season, this burgeoning romance blossoms, but when Baxter’s children discover their secret courtship, they cannot believe their father would fall for another only a few short months after their mother’s passing.

And they will not stand for it.

Hettie and Baxter must choose—embrace their newfound love or tear apart Baxter’s grieving family. What price is too high for their happiness?
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All of M.A. Nichols’ romances take place within the Generations of Love universe; each book is a standalone story and can be read in any order, with the titles grouped into family sagas.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CJR4527P
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nichols Publishing, LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 28, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 644 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 243 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Christmas Courtships
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 591 ratings

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Born and raised in Anchorage, M.A. Nichols is a lifelong Alaskan, though she briefly ventured south to get a fancy bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree from Utah State University—neither of which had anything to do with why she became an author, but they kept her alive while launching her publishing career.

As a child she despised reading, but thanks to her mother’s love and persistence, she saw the error of her ways and developed a deep and abiding obsession with books. Currently, she writes sweet historical romance and fantasy, but as a lover of many genres, she plans to explore more in the future.

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Customers find this historical romance novel to be a well-crafted tale with complex emotions and a delightful story of love. The book features great characters, and one customer notes how the main characters are full of raw emotions. Customers describe the book as absolutely delightful and sweet, with one review highlighting how Baxter and Hettie are adorable together.

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a well-crafted historical romance with complex emotions and a delightful love narrative.

"...Then they found each other. A delightful tale of the best overcoming”good” and vain, arrogant foes are vanquished as courage and love triumphs...." Read more

"...does a masterful job of weaving realistic characters into delightfully believable stories with humor and emotion that tugs at your heartstrings...." Read more

"As usual nicely done story, I have it 5 stars because I feel the writing is superb and flows wonderfully. My only complaints...." Read more

"...Their whole romance was so moving and full of hope, especially for anyone who has suffered heartache and longing in their life...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning how the main characters are full of raw emotions.

"...A delightful hero/ heroine who find each other and themselves. Excellent storyline. Enjoy!" Read more

"M.A. Nichols does a masterful job of weaving realistic characters into delightfully believable stories with humor and emotion that tugs at your..." Read more

"There are characters to love, in this story, and there are characters to hate...." Read more

"Great characters, beautiful descriptions and spot on dialogue. This was a cozy and delightful read. So happy to discover this author!" Read more

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Customers find the book sweet, with one mentioning that Baxter and Hettie are adorable together.

"...But I loved how kind and generous and loving he was. Hettie was an absolute delight!..." Read more

"...This is a late-in-life romance that is sweet and endearing." Read more

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  • MR
    5.0 out of 5 stars True love
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2025
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    So many times others try to tell us what is right and they really do not even know who we are. This is a story of two who did what was right for others with right hearts but amind poignant often difficult choices. Then they found each other. A delightful tale of the best overcoming”good” and vain, arrogant foes are vanquished as courage and love triumphs. A delightful hero/ heroine who find each other and themselves. Excellent storyline. Enjoy!
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  • Austen Fan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025
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    M.A. Nichols does a masterful job of weaving realistic characters into delightfully believable stories with humor and emotion that tugs at your heartstrings. She has taken the position of my favorite author of all time, including my lifetime favorite Jane Austen.
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  • Crazygirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars nice clean story
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2024
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    As usual nicely done story, I have it 5 stars because I feel the writing is superb and flows wonderfully.

    My only complaints.
    I felt charity was a hypocrite, she expected her father to stand up to his son's and daughter in law, however she would not stand up to them herself.
    When she was giving birth she never stood up strongly, only half hearted, for charity being there. She kept allowing her siblings to think charity had come of her own initiative. But then within a short period criticized her father for trying to keep the peace. Which was exactly what she did, tried to keep peace. And frankly any normal sibling would have quickly disabused their siblings of the perfect mother. And charity was portrayed as outspoken. So she would have told her siblings her parents marriage wasn't happy.

    In the end there was really no peace. I didn't really feel it was right for him to allow his kids to continue under the impression of him happily married to their mother. I get it, that it was important to protect the kids as children. But they were adults, they could handle seeing their mother as imperfect.
    He should have stood up by helping them to see his struggle in the marriage.
    Anyway, I wanted to see him have a little backbone and demand some respect from his kids. But he was just a super kind man. Which isn't bad. Butt makes the story a bit sad.

    I also would have liked to hear that the juniper estate was turned around and doing week when without Hettie's dowry.
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  • Rachel
    5.0 out of 5 stars So Incredibly Beautiful
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2023
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    I loved this newest novel of M.A. Nichols. I felt for Baxter and how much he had to suffer and put up with. (Seriously, I wanted to jump into the book and defend him against his ungrateful children. 😉) But I loved how kind and generous and loving he was. Hettie was an absolute delight! She had such strength of character and a wonderful sense of humor. Their whole romance was so moving and full of hope, especially for anyone who has suffered heartache and longing in their life. This was a perfectly executed story of second chances and found family. I absolutely loved it. ❤️❤️❤️
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  • AnniMeade
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolutely Charming Christmas Romance!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023
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    There are characters to love, in this story, and there are characters to hate. As usual, M.A. Nichols weaves a rich story with complex emotions as the miracle of love eventually triumphs over adversity. This is a late-in-life romance that is sweet and endearing.
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  • Mary Potter
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Love Story for the Rest of Us
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2025
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    Hetty is no blushing debutant and Baxter no gallant swain. Two older adults navigating the shark filled waters of a toxic family, finding their way to love and happiness is a story that transcends the genre. Hetty is my hero. Her wit and grace rise above the vengeful ghost of a dead wife and the unkindness of grown children. It’s a story for year round, not just Christmas
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  • sandra Benson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A joyous tale of the courage to choose love.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
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    Is it possible to find true love after a lifetime of loneliness or years of a loveless marriage? Baxter and Hettie have found one another in their later years, but can their love surmount the odds against them? A beautiful tale of courage, sacrifice and triumph. Another well-crafted tale by M.A. Nichols.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2024
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    I !think it may be just me, for I do not doubt that others will enjoy it. There certainly is a moral lesson in this story.
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  • Swift Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love is worth the wait...
    Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2023
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    Such a sweet tale. I could not put it down. There were things about the characters that touched a cord in my own personality. The ideas of weakness and strength made me question myself. I was encouraged by the idea of it never being too late to start something new. Thanks to Hettie and Baxter beneath the mistletoe, I have some great ideas for New Year's.
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  • TA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mature Historical Romance
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2024
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    It is never too late and you are never too old to pursue change if you choose to. At the crossroads of bereavement for the hero and the completion of other family responsibilities for the heroine, they begin to recognise the opportunity to walk a new path to mutual love and joy.
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  • Angie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Least Favorite of Nichols’ books
    Reviewed in Canada on April 3, 2024
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    I have read many of Nichols’ books and sadly this one was my least favorite. It was still a good book and I did enjoy reading it. Unfortunately, I didn’t care for Baxter, he was too passive and he frustrated me. With that said, I normally love her books and I will be starting the next one tonight.
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