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The Gingerbread House in Mistletoe Gardens: The perfect festive, feel-good romance from Jaimie Admans Kindle Edition

by Jaimie Admans (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,366 ratings

The perfect cosy and uplifting romance to curl up with this winter! From bestselling author Jaimie Admans

In Mistletoe Gardens a legend exists: anyone who kisses underneath the mistletoe will be guaranteed another year of love…

When local baker Essie Browne discovers that Mistletoe Gardens is to be demolished in January, she’s determined to save the place she loves so much. So Essie proposes building a life size gingerbread house to bring in the crowds…just how hard can it be?

Well, quite hard actually. Essie can bake gingerbread blindfolded, but she hasn’t got a clue how to build an actual house with it! She needs help - and fast!

Enter local builder, Joss Hallissey. Essie is convinced that with Joss’s help they can pull this off. There’s just one tiny problem: Joss hates Christmas, gingerbread, and… well, just about everything else too.

Joss the Grinch makes it clear that her idea is ludicrous and pointless, but he reluctantly agrees to help with her plan.

Will the gingerbread house be enough to save Mistletoe Gardens? Or will Essie's chance for a magical kiss under the mistletoe be lost forever?

A heartwarming festive romance with a splash of magic swirled in. Perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Kat French and Caroline Roberts!

Readers LOVE Jaimie Admans!

'A sparkling and enchanting romance sprinkled with love, laughter and a little bit of magic' Holly Martin

'Moving, romantic, and downright funny! A magical read, perfect for anyone who’s ever made a wish' Samantha Tonge

'This is Jaimie at her warm and whimsical best, a magical story to sweep you off your feet!' Tilly Tennant

'This beautiful story is perfect for those who need a sprinkle of fairy dust in their lives. Heartwarming, joyful, with some true laugh out loud parts' Rebecca Raisin

'This book really captured my heart and filled it with so much joy, I just couldn't put the book down. I can't wait to get stuck in to more of Jaimie's books' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'Highly recommend this as a perfect escapist read, once I had started I couldn’t stop and read it in almost one sitting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'Thank you Jaimie for another amazing book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'Oh wow Jaimie Admans has done it again. I laughed, I cried whilst trying to work out the mysteries within the story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'I loved this book! Clear your diary for an afternoon or two in the garden and get reading…' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'Jaimie Admans books always manage to grab you from the first page, and this wonderful book is no exception. I was drawn in by the magical, otherworldly atmosphere of the story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

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  1. Print length
    330 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Boldwood Books
  4. Publication date
    September 12, 2023
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C7Q521JQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boldwood Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 12, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1804838587
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 1,366 ratings

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Jaimie Admans

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Jaimie is a 38-year-old English-sounding Welsh girl with an awkward-to-spell name. She lives in South Wales and enjoys writing, gardening, eating chocolate and drinking tea, although she’s seriously considering marrying her coffee machine. She loves autumn and winter, and singing songs from musicals despite the fact she’s got the voice of a dying hyena. She hates spiders, hot weather, and cheese & onion crisps. She spends too much time on Twitter and will never have time to read all the books she wants to read.

She is the author of several romantic comedies. Currently the Ever After Street series, and The Gingerbread House in Mistletoe Gardens for Boldwood Books, and previously wrote ten books for HarperCollins including The Chateau of Happily Ever Afters, The Little Bookshop of Love Stories, The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane, The Post Box at the North Pole, and The Beekeeper at Elderflower Grove.

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Customers enjoy this holiday romance for its sweet storyline of second chances and well-defined characters. The book receives positive feedback for its readability and writing quality, with one customer comparing it to a mug of hot cocoa.

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10 customers mention "Storyline"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of this holiday romance, describing it as one of the best holiday stories, with one customer highlighting it as a sweet tale of second chances.

"...I cried, I got any, I felt sadness, but what a great read, one back of a good story and I owe it to this very gifted author, Jaimie Admans." Read more

"...Nice story, happy ending - just wish I could've gotten to the good parts a little quicker." Read more

"...Admans book, The Gingerbread House in Mistletoe Gardens, has a great storyline. I enjoyed it from the moment I started reading it." Read more

"Great book. Christmas is always magical and this story proves this. A very good writer can’t wait to read more." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...And there was an interesting and unusual assortment of minor characters...." Read more

"...The characters are so real and full of life. Highly recommend this book! Anytime of year! ❤️" Read more

"...The secondary characters are delightful, with stories of their own to tell. Another winner from Jaimie Adams." Read more

"I loved this Christmas themed story. The characters were well defined, fun plot with all the magic everyone feels at Christmas." Read more

5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book an absolute delightful read, with one describing it as a charming holiday story.

"...I laughed, I cried, I got any, I felt sadness, but what a great read, one back of a good story and I owe it to this very gifted author, Jaimie..." Read more

"Great book. Christmas is always magical and this story proves this. A very good writer can’t wait to read more." Read more

"I read every single night. Sometimes the books are wonderful and sometimes not so much...." Read more

"A cozy and charming holiday read!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Gingerbread flavor"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the gingerbread flavor in the book, with one comparing it to a mug of hot cocoa.

"I enjoyed The Gingerbread House in Mistletoe Garden by Jaimie Admans...." Read more

"...This book is like a mug of hot cocoa, leaving me warm and cozy. A sweet story of second chances and a little Christmas magic! Loved it!" Read more

"perfect gingerbread..." Read more

3 customers mention "Writing quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting it is well written without any typos.

"...a great read, one back of a good story and I owe it to this very gifted author, Jaimie Admans." Read more

"...Very.Best.Authors.Ever!!!! Her writing seems magical and wonder of wonders, I can’t find ANY typos, misspellings, or grammatical errors!!!..." Read more

"...I love them all. They are well written, & heartwarming. I love to escape from the real world, into her books. Very much recommend" Read more

lovely and entertaining holiday romance
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lovely and entertaining holiday romance
Utterly delightful and the perfect little holiday romance. Essie and Joss 🥺(<--- accurate representation of my face through like half the book). I loved watching them fall for each other while being completely in denial. The way they support and lift each other up is wonderful. I also really loved the slow burn of it all. Overall, an adorable, low angst gem with maybe, just maybe, the tiniest hint of holiday magic. If you're looking for a sweet, kissing only, swoony, tug at your heart strings, small town, grumpy/sunshine holiday romance, get yourself a copy of this one. I received a free advanced copy. This review is voluntary and my honest opinion.
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  • S. Evans
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gingerbread House
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024
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    A good old fashion romance in a small town trying to save Mistletoe Gardens. I laughed, I cried, I got any, I felt sadness, but what a great read, one back of a good story and I owe it to this very gifted author, Jaimie Admans.
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  • Gayle Doukas
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dreaming of Gingerbread Houses
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
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    I enjoyed The Gingerbread House in Mistletoe Garden by Jaimie Admans. Although the book got off to a slow start, the pace picked up as the story progressed. Very good description. Got a good feel for what it would be like to build a life size gingerbread house. The main characters, Essie and Joss were likeable and well-developed. And there was an interesting and unusual assortment of minor characters. Nice story, happy ending - just wish I could've gotten to the good parts a little quicker.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great storyline
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024
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    Jaime Admans book, The Gingerbread House in Mistletoe Gardens, has a great storyline. I enjoyed it from the moment I started reading it.
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  • Patricia Sturgis
    5.0 out of 5 stars mistletoe
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024
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    Great book. Christmas is always magical and this story proves this. A very good writer can’t wait to read more.
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  • Robynbythec
    5.0 out of 5 stars perfect gingerbread
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024
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    I read every single night. Sometimes the books are wonderful and sometimes not so much. This one is one of the best holiday stories I’ve read in quite a while! The characters are so real and full of life. Highly recommend this book! Anytime of year!
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  • Marlene
    4.0 out of 5 stars hallmarkish
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
    Typical Hallmark movie storyline. Fun, sweet, romance, and predictable ending. I had fun reading it just to see what Essie and Joss would do next and how they would finally declare love. It got he into the spirit of at least Christmas baking, and the different notes about gingerbread at the beginning of each chapter where fascinating.
    I received an ARC copy from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2023
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    A wonderful Christmas romance. Essie brings Joss back to life and he believes in her and her vision of a life-size gingerbread house. The secondary characters are delightful, with stories of their own to tell. Another winner from Jaimie Adams.
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  • Avid Reader
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fun and gingerbread focused!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2023
    Jaimie Admans’ The Gingerbread House in Mistletoe Gardens is a festive and heartwarming story, focusing on romance and the importance of community. Set in a small town in South Wales at Christmastime with a gaggle of eccentric local characters, this tale was sweet and uplifting. Fewer house building details and trimming some of the more repetitive bits would have made for a more impactful story, in my humble opinion. But it is still filled with plenty of Christmas cheer and magic, and was a fun read. And I loved the historical details about gingerbread that began each chapter!

    Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for a complimentary ARC. Opinions are my own.
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  • Miss Informed
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Christmassy and Magical
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2024
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    Essie is at the resident's meeting with her mother, when the council representative announces the plan to build on Mistletoe Gardens in the new year. Coming up with a scheme to increase its use, she suggests a life-size gingerbread house, which leads her to Joss, a surly builder uninterested in Christmas or other people.
    This is a wonderful story set in Wales. Funny, sentimental, romantic, with a brilliant cast of characters and a delightful heroine. Full of Christmas magic, I laughed and I cried. Beautiful.
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  • Marie @ Ramblings of a Daydreamer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jaimie Admans has done it again!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 20, 2023
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    Jaimie Admans has written yet another perfect festive romance. I don’t know how she does it. Her books are always so feel-good and hopeful, but there’s something extra magical about her holiday books.

    The Gingerbread House in Mistletoe Gardens is hilarious, romantic, heartfelt, heartwarming, hopeful, and oh-so-swoonworthy. 😍 I had a smile on my face throughout, and was cheering for Essie and Joss, both with the gingerbread house/saving Mistletoe Gardens, and as a couple.

    What to expect:
    🎄Grumpy/sunshine
    🎄Dislike to love
    🎄She’s a baker, he owns a construction company
    🎄Set in a small town in Wales
    🎄All the warm, cozy festive vibes
    🎄Grief rep
    🎄A hilarious and eclectic group of side characters
    🎄Sweet/kissing only
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    Marie @ Ramblings of a Daydreamer
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Jaimie Admans has done it again!

    Reviewed in Canada on October 20, 2023
    Jaimie Admans has written yet another perfect festive romance. I don’t know how she does it. Her books are always so feel-good and hopeful, but there’s something extra magical about her holiday books.

    The Gingerbread House in Mistletoe Gardens is hilarious, romantic, heartfelt, heartwarming, hopeful, and oh-so-swoonworthy. 😍 I had a smile on my face throughout, and was cheering for Essie and Joss, both with the gingerbread house/saving Mistletoe Gardens, and as a couple.

    What to expect:
    🎄Grumpy/sunshine
    🎄Dislike to love
    🎄She’s a baker, he owns a construction company
    🎄Set in a small town in Wales
    🎄All the warm, cozy festive vibes
    🎄Grief rep
    🎄A hilarious and eclectic group of side characters
    🎄Sweet/kissing only
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  • Denyse King
    5.0 out of 5 stars A cwtch of a book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2024
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    This is a feel-good romance that goes beyond the surface, exploring themes of self-belief, healing, and the power of opening one's heart. Essie's resilience and kindness shine through, providing a touching contrast to Joss's initially gruff demeanour. The use of the Welsh term "cwtch" adds a layer of endearment to their relationship, symbolising a much deeper connection than a simple hug.

    The supporting cast of characters, including the eccentric Mr. Arkins and the Mystical Magical Magi, adds humour and charm to the narrative. The town's sense of community is beautifully depicted, especially as it comes together to support Essie in her Christmas project. The inclusion of gingerbread facts at the beginning of each chapter is a great addition which provides interesting insights into the world of gingerbread. The concept of building a life-sized gingerbread house serves as a unique, (surprisingly) believable and engaging backdrop for the blossoming relationship between Essie and Joss.

    Overall this novel is sweet and heartwarming, a Christmas story that captures the essence of the value of a supportive community, love and second chances.
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  • Jane Rennie
    5.0 out of 5 stars spirit Lifter
    Reviewed in Canada on November 19, 2023
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    It was a good story with great characters! I needed a pick me up and I highly recommend this for the holiday season reading list!
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  • Mrs P Brogden
    4.0 out of 5 stars A nice easy read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2023
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    Loved this book. I do most of my reading when I go to bed, this was a nice relaxing read.
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