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The Probability of Mistletoe: M/M Holiday Romance (Christmas Kisses) Kindle Edition

by E.J. Russell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 82 ratings

When software engineer Keith Trainor decides to start his own company, he knows exactly who he wants as his partner: Parker Mulvaney, his best friend from high school. But in the ten years since graduation, their contact has dwindled to nothing, and it’s all Keith’s fault. If he hadn’t tried to kiss Parker under the mistletoe at the winter formal their senior year, Parker wouldn’t have bolted. At their ten-year reunion, Keith intends to do everything in his geeky power to make amends.

Parker should have known that scheduling the reunion the day before Christmas Eve was a recipe for a headache of monster proportions. But when Keith sends a text that he’ll be attending, the evening doesn’t look so bleak. Can an unnecessary makeover, a nostalgic breakfast, an abortive shopping trip, and dance invitations with only a 50 percent success rate culminate in a long-overdue first kiss?

The Probability of Mistletoe is a short and sweet opposites-attract, friends-to-lovers, second-chance rom-com featuring an awkward geek on a mission, a determined extrovert with a plan, interfering female relatives of various sizes, and a statistically improbable amount of mistletoe.

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  4. Publication date
    March 28, 2020
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"This was a super cute Christmas story about reunited friends finally getting their lips together and admitting how they really feel." --Love Bytes Reviews

"I didn't want this to end! It was sooooo cute and sweet and funny and charming and... It has an adorable geek, a sweet extrovert, a family of nuts and tons of mistletoe!" -- five stars, Open Skye Book Reviews

"What do we have here? Opposites attract, the one that got away, second chance romance with best friends from high school? Seriously? What's not to love about this story? Ack. I can't even get my fingers to type what I want to say because this was adorable." -- Sara, Boy Meets Boy Reviews

"This story explores nostalgia and the growth that people can take, ending with the far more common decision that the important parts of people, the parts that really matter, never do change, and the rest of it is all window dressing. The Probability of Mistletoe is a wholesome story standing strong amongst stars." --The Novel Approach

"I do so love a second chance romance and the story of Parker and Keith getting the possibility of another shot at the one that got away was simply adorable. The author's humor translated well to both characters and I chuckled when I read their inner thoughts." --Ann, Boy Meets Boy Reviews

"The Probability of Mistletoe was surprisingly in-depth for so few pages. It was the perfect escape during a stress-reducing bubble bath. This is a second-chance, friends-to-lovers storyline, featuring all the anticipation as both characters fear, worry, and wonder if the other is feeling the same as they do in return. The small cast of side characters - Parker's family - were delightful in the holiday setting, giving off the warmth, amusement, and embarrassment most feel during family gatherings." --Wicked Reads

"I really enjoyed this cute holiday story about second chances, and of course I was thrilled to review another of E.J. Russell's books after reviewing the Fae Out of Water series here on Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words earlier this year. I enjoy her characters, who have just the right combination of snarky and sweet..." --Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words

"Nothing says 'tis the season like a good friends to lovers, second chance, feel good story with two sexy nerds under the mistletoe at Christmas time. I loved that the author gave enough background to give a sense of a connection from the past between these two as friends, without sacrificing the events of the story that was happening in the present." -- My Fiction Nook

"With only 43 pages from start to end, I found The Probability Of Mistletoe to be heart-warming, and not overly sappy. In short, perfect for the holiday season." -- Sinfully Gay Romance Book Reviews

"Parker and Keith are absolutely, no-holds barred perfect for each other, and sinfully adorable at the same time. Once they get past the miscommunication and misrepresentation they are able to fall right back into the friendship and feelings they always had for each other. Throw in family, love, two nieces who are giant GWF's - Gaming While Female - and the same chemistry they shared all of those years ago, and it was meant to be this time under the mistletoe." -- Rainbow Book Reviews

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B086JDHT2T
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Reality Optional Press (March 28, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 28, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 60 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 82 ratings

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Multi-Rainbow Award winner E.J. Russell holds a BA and an MFA in theater, so naturally she spent three decades as a financial manager, database designer, and business intelligence consultant (as one does). She’s married to Curmudgeonly Husband, a man who cares even less about sports than she does. Luckily, C.H. also loves to cook, or all three of their children (Lovely Daughter and Darling Sons A and B) would have survived on nothing but Cheerios, beef jerky, and satsuma mandarins (the extent of E.J.’s culinary skill set).

E.J.'s book, The Druid Next Door, was a 2018 RITA® finalist. She lives in rural Oregon, enjoys visits from her wonderful adult children, and indulges in good books, red wine, and the occasional hyperbole.

Join E.J.'s Facebook reader group, Reality Optional, at https://ejr.pub/fb-group. You can also find her online at https://ejrussell.com, on Instagram as @ej_russell_author, on Facebook at http://facebook.com/E.J.Russell.author, and on Twitter as @EJ_Russell.

E.J.'s books:

Mythmatched Universe

Fae Out of Water trilogy

Cutie and the Beast

The Druid Next Door

Bad Boy's Bard

Supernatural Selection trilogy

Single White Incubus

Vampire with Benefits

Demon on the Down-Low

Howling on Hold

Witch Under Wraps

Possession in Session (subscribers only)

Cursed is the Worst

Quest Investigations series

Five Dead Herrings

The Hound of the Burgervilles

The Lady Under the Lake

Death on Denial

Enchanted Occasions Universe

Best Beast

Nudging Fate

Devouring Flame

Legend Tripping Universe

Stumptown Spirits

Wolf's Clothing

Art Medium Universe

The Artist's Touch

Tested in Fire

Art Medium: The Complete Collection

Royal Powers Shared World

Duking It Out

Duke the Hall

King's Ex

Magic Emporium Shared World

Purgatory Playhouse

Contemporary Romantic Comedies

Clickbait

Mystic Man

For a Good Time, Call...

Historical

Silent Sin

Holiday Shorts

The Probability of Mistletoe

An Everyday Hero

A Swants Soiree

Christmas Kisses (box set)

Monster Till Midnight

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  • Love Wins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Holiday Story :)
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2021
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    I adore holiday stories and The Probability of Mistletoe is one of my favorites. EJ Russell is an amazing author and I love her books especially her holiday stories. I usually start re-reading this around July and keep going back to it. It's so cute, warm, and low-angst. Keith and Parker were best friends in high school but their friendship died when a mistletoe misunderstanding occurred at their Winter Formal. Keith is look forwarding to seeing Parker again at their 10-year high school reunion the day before Christmas Eve. Parker is dreading it and hoping to avoid an awkward scene. This is a short and sweet opposites attract, second chance, romance featuring an awkward geek, meddling family members, and a lot of mistletoe :)
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  • tdb78
    4.0 out of 5 stars Second chance romance
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021
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    Very sweet short about reconnecting. It’s hard to get a good sense of a character in short stories but I felt I knew the characters.
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  • MsDesdemona
    5.0 out of 5 stars So Sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2020
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    This was such a sweet holiday read. While it’s definitely a short story, I enjoyed everything from Parker’s family to the cheating douchebag at the 10 year reunion.
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  • Wintermask
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short but sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2020
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    This was very short, like her Swants Soirée, but also sweet. It’s a good choice for a lighthearted, quick holiday read.
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  • AT
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars- Cute but a tad cheesy
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2017
    The Probability of Mistletoe had an adorable plot premise with high school best friends reconnecting at their 10 year reunion over the holidays. There was a lot I liked about this short story, but for me it ended up suffering a little from its cheese factor.

    I enjoyed both Parker and Keith and I liked the idea of a first love getting the chance it never had before. Both heroes had a good amount of depth, were personable, and I liked that they were close despite being so different in high school. The author fostered a believable connection between Keith and Parker using high school memories while maintaining a brisk, steady pace that kept me interested in the men’s future. Unfortunately, as the story progressed, it felt a little less balanced, becoming more cutesy than believable. Though the misunderstanding that led to Keith and Parker growing distant seemed a bit of a stretch, it worked in the context of this story enough that I didn’t question it too much. However, the way they suddenly came back together and Keith’s out-of-the-blue proposition pushed those boundaries and I found myself rolling my eyes a little. Additionally, there were a few times when the sweetness was overwhelming and detracted from the romance, especially toward the end. I guess I was hoping to feel that spark reignite rather than it be a bunch of saccharine “aww” moments, and that kept me from really falling for this story as much as I originally anticipated.

    *Reviewed for Alpha Book Club*
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  • Donna
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love Bytes' Review of The Probability of Mistletoe
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2017
    This was a super cute Christmas story about reunited friends finally getting their lips together and admitting how they really feel.

    Keith and Parker were best friends in high school, but their friendship became strained when Parker rejected Keith’s attempt to steal a kiss at their winter formal. Keith was embarrassed and heartbroken, Parker was conflicted and confused and when Keith moved away to attend university, they allowed themselves to lose contact.

    But now Keith is back in town, ready to start his own company and knowing he won’t succeed without Parker as his partner. Of course, as soon as these two clap eyes on each other again, all thoughts of trying to simply be friends become rather difficult.

    While this story was only short, the author’s sense of humor was quite evident. The story was fun, even while Keith and Parker broke my heart a little.

    I was a bit disappointed that the reunion turned out to be kind of a non-event. I do like a good high school reunion tale, and from the blurb I thought that more time was going to be spent on that night. Having said that however, I did enjoy the way the author squeezed so much into this short story without making the pace feel too rushed. The inclusion of Parker’s nieces and their Christmas gifts was pretty cool and my absolute favourite scene was reading about Keith desperately trying to find somewhere to stand that wasn’t beneath a bunch of mistletoe.

    I’d definitely like to read more from this author.

    Original review posted at Love Bytes Reviews
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  • Mama3
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hilarity and Love
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2017
    The Probability of Mistletoe (2017 Advent Calendar Daily - Stocking Stuffers) by E.J. Russell
    4 stars
    M/M Second Chance Romance
    I was given this book for an honest review by Wicked Reads.

    Parker and Keith have a history that is a decade long. Despite their distance, both have had feelings for each other since high school. When a misunderstanding, insecurities and being young get in their way, they drift apart.

    Keith is ambitious but he's also shy. While he has a plan to get his best friend back in his life, he also is hoping that his plan will allow them to have a much different relationship. Parker has always been a planner and part of a group. He knows that his choices changed their relationship all those years ago and is excited to see his friend again.

    The family is hilarious and so genuine in this story. I think that these two will make it on both accounts and it was fun to see them reconnect. It's a sweet second chance friendship/romance story that's just the right length.
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  • K.H.
    3.0 out of 5 stars The one that got away
    Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2020
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    This was sweet but a little lacking in further emotional connection. Keith and Parker has been best friends until an ill fated mistletoe incident drive them apart. Now a decade later they are meeting up at their high school reunion after having fallen out and not talking to each other any more. Regardless to their history and problems both of them clearly still want each other but constant issues in communication, which is in fact what drive them apart the first time, seek to drive them apart again. It was a bit frustrating, full of assumptions and misunderstandings, as well as not really getting the chance to build something new and now instead of just working off of what once was. An easy read that's just missing a little bit more oomph.
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  • readingromance
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sehr schön
    Reviewed in Germany on December 23, 2022
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    Dieses Buch war tatsächlich eher romantisch als sexy. Es war gut geschrieben und ließ sich schnell und einfach lesen. Besser als ich bei dem Cover erwartet habe.
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  • Maureen Crothall
    3.0 out of 5 stars Nice Read
    Reviewed in Canada on December 20, 2020
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    A nice quick read about second chances. Keith and Parker were close friends in college but life got in the way and then years later they met again. It's cute and touching and sweet.
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