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That Time We Kissed Under the Mistletoe: A Sweet Romantic Comedy (Abieville Love Stories Book 4) Kindle Edition
My holly jolly Christmas just went up in smoke. Literally …
Playing nursemaid to Bradford “Three” Fuller is the last thing I need for Christmas.
But for the next few days, I’m stuck in charge of my ex’s sparkling eyes, his ridiculous abs, and his (mostly) accidental kisses.
I don’t have a choice.
You see, Three’s only hurt because of me. And not like he hurt me a decade ago. Like … I literally concussed the man with a fire extinguisher.
Still, a make-or-break mission for my parents is what brought me back to the small town where he crushed my tender heart in the first place.
And if I screw up, I risk my mother’s approval plus the job at my father’s law firm I’ve worked for my entire life.
So I sure hope Santa stuffs my stocking full of self-control. And a defibrillator.
Because my heart just may be broken by this second chance with Three …
That Time we Kissed Under the Mistletoe is a full-length, closed-door romantic comedy in the Abieville Love Stories series, but the book can be enjoyed as a standalone.
As with all Julie Christianson’s romcoms, you’ll find plenty of sizzling chemistry, but no content beyond kisses.
Tropes:
* Second chance romance
* Small-town Christmas
* Forced Proximity
* Trapped together
* Only one couch
* He rescues her
NO THIRD ACT BREAKUP
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateOctober 1, 2024
- File size1922 KB
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Product details
- ASIN : B0DCD9NV3C
- Publication date : October 1, 2024
- Language : English
- File size : 1922 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 338 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #14,435 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #15 in Christmas (Kindle Store)
- #21 in Classic Romance Fiction
- #29 in Christmas (Books)
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About the author
Julie Christianson writes sweet romantic comedies—but only when she’s not reading them. A former English teacher and lapsed marathon runner, Julie lives in Southern California with her one husband, two kids, and three rescue dogs. She’s madly in love with all of them, but there’s not a lot of room on her couch.
To connect with Julie, visit her website juliechristianson.com and follow her on Instagram (@juliechristiansonauthor).
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Customers enjoyed the sweet and heartwarming romance in the book. They found the story delightful, cute, and enjoyable in any season. The characters were described as wonderful and the man had a big heart. The content was heartfelt and tugged at their heartstrings. There were many laugh-out-loud moments and great banter throughout the book.
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Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They find it heartwarming, sweet, and fun. The story is about first love and family dynamics.
"...I loved the small town feel & fun traditions. If you’re wanting a delightful Christmas romcom with all the sweet & no spice, this is it!..." Read more
"...A terrific plot, wonderful characters, lots of laughs as well as many intense moments, and a second chance at love all combine to be a wonderful..." Read more
"...There story has many layers. Will history repeat itself or can they get past the mistakes made years ago...." Read more
"This was a delightful book. The story was sweet from beginning to end. I loved how the characters came together and got over their individual hurts." Read more
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"...combine to be a wonderful Christmas themed story that will be enjoyed in any season...." Read more
"I enjoyed reading this novel that went a little deeper than many forced-proximity novels...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2024Get your cozy reindeer jammies, hot cocoa, & Home Alone cued up! This delightful Christmas romcom by Julie Christianson will definitely get you in the holiday spirit. I adored this darling second chance romance! It was so much fun returning to Abieville for Three’s story.
Sara Hathaway’s coming back to Abieville to do a favor for her parents. She’s hoping to get in & get out before running into the man who broke her heart 10 years ago. But, when their meeting again accidentally ends in a concussion, Sara feels responsible to nurse him back to health over the Christmas holiday.
Bradford “Three” Fuller hated letting Sara go 10 years ago, but it was for the best. When he ends up concussed right before leaving on a Christmas cruise with his family, he’s forced to rely on the woman he never got over to care for him while he recovers. As they spend time together celebrating with snowball fights, Christmas trees, ice skating, & “Henry,” the chemistry between them all those years ago comes sizzling back to life. But what happens when the holidays end & she has to return to her life in New York City?
Julie Christianson has a way of writing these heartfelt, lovely romcoms that tug on my heartstrings, & make me laugh. I always come away with a huge smile on my face. Sara & Three were so cute together! I loved their sweet romance with all the Christmas feels! There were so many fun moments leading to being trapped together, a heroic rescue, & lots of swoony kisses. I also enjoyed learning more about both their families & the dynamics between them. I loved the small town feel & fun traditions.
If you’re wanting a delightful Christmas romcom with all the sweet & no spice, this is it! It can definitely be read as a standalone, but you’ll want to read all the previous books in the series. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author but also purchased a copy through KU. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 202410 years ago Sara spent several summers in Abieville, and now she's back for a few days. However a domestic incident leads to someone rushing in the house and Sara throws a fire extinguisher at the intruder and knocks him out cold. The fact it was the boy who broke her heart 10 years ago complicates things. A terrific plot, wonderful characters, lots of laughs as well as many intense moments, and a second chance at love all combine to be a wonderful Christmas themed story that will be enjoyed in any season. Family dynamics on both sides add to the excitement of this sweet small town love story. Sighs, laughter, and love for "That Time We Kissed Under the Mistletoe"!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2024For four summers Sarah and her mother vacationed in the small town where Three lived. She fell in love and the forth summer when she was getting ready to start college she decided to tell him and suggest a long distance relationship. Her heart was broken when he told her he wasn’t interested in a long term relationship. She went to college and got followed the path her parents had set for her but her heart stayed broken. Ten years later she returns to the town to take care of a rental property her parents owned. She planned to make sure she didn’t run into Three but that didn’t work out for her. She ended up being responsible for him while he is recovering from a concussion ,
There story has many layers. Will history repeat itself or can they get past the mistakes made years ago. Three’s family is a little intimidating but a lot of fun. He is small town and she is wealthy Manhattan. Will they overcome this Barrier this time. I was pulling for them and enjoyed all the antics they went through. A clean and sweet story I thoroughly enjoyed
- Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024I enjoyed reading this novel that went a little deeper than many forced-proximity novels. I really like the people in Abieville, where the story is set. I plan to visit again, when I read more of Julie Christiansen's books.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024This was a delightful book. The story was sweet from beginning to end. I loved how the characters came together and got over their individual hurts.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024I love Julie Christiansen’s books so much! She has such a way with words, her books will always be must reads for me. She works magic with those words, drawing me into her world, feeling everything her characters do, so I end up laughing or crying or swooning right along with them. And swoon I did. Three Fuller is the sweetest cinnamon roll. That man has such a big heart and he and Sara were just perfect for each other. I’ve got such happy sighs right now. Loved this book!
- Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024Sweet story of a second chance for two people who fell in love as teenagers and never fully fell back out, despite ten years apart.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024Aww! I love taking a trip to Abieville this Christmas story was perfect!
Three and Sara broke up 10 years ago after he overheard her parents talking about him holding Sara back. Now, Sara is back in town and hoping she doesn’t (or maybe that she does) run into Three again. After an unfortunate incident with a fire extinguisher, Sara find herself being Three’s caretaker for the next 3 days. What could possibly happen? 😏
This was such a cute story full of insights into the past, small town Christmas vibes, the Fuller family, and a second chance at love!
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- ShellReviewed in Australia on December 22, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars Christmas second-chance romance
I love a good second-chance romance, and this one hit the spot! I'm glad that both the main characters, Sara Hathaway and Three Fuller, reflected on how they had grown during their time apart, and that it was even necessary for their growth, but they discovered that they still wanted to be together. There was a bit of miscommunication, but partly that was one personality who tended to jump to conclusions and also these characters were teenagers when they first fell in love, and who doesn't know (or was once) a teenager who couldn't communicate well! I don't mind miscommunication if it is done realistically, and this was.
I loved the Christmas traditions Sara attempted to recreate, and the way Three celebrated her birthday. The secret storeroom was fun to discover until it wasn't, and then it was again. 😉
This was a fun Christmas romance that I'd recommend if you like the second-chance trope, they both take care of each other, and forced proximity.
Content warning: mention of past fertility issues, mild innuendo
Intimacy rating: level 1, non-descriptive kisses only, sharing one couch to sleep