Overall, The Trouble With Mistletoe had me smiling, laughing, frustrated, confused and at one part close to tears, so of course I’m going to have to give it a solid 4/5 stars. I think setting the book around Christmas just makes the book have a bit more ‘spirit’ and makes the ending that little bit more romantic and special! It was awkward reading these parts on a packed commuter train and I personally would have preferred a little less detail and cringe! This book is definitely NOT for youngsters and is definitely an adult only book.įor those of you who haven’t ventured into Christmas themed books before – don’t worry, it’s not Christmas and tinsel on every page (although you’ll soon learn that Willa does love a lot of Christmas decorations!). I did find the romance a little bit over the top at times – well, not romance, but the more raunchy scenes. Although, come on, let’s be honest – no man is ever going to say or act half the way that Keane does in the book. your childhood crush falls in love with you 10 years later when he’s super hot – life goals!). It kind of chimes into the fantasy side of your brain (i.e. The plot was a tiny bit unrealistic at times (what landlord would close a pub on Christmas Eve when it’s the biggest money maker of the whole year?!) but I still loved it. Will she forgive Keane for standing her up at prom? Is he everything he seems? Will they have a happy ending? She’s a very likeable character and I actually felt like I could relate to her with how she gets attached too quickly and has to put up a shield in order to protect herself from getting hurt. The book itself was an easy read – a light-hearted, Christmassy chick-lit that tugs on your heartstrings and gets you rooting for the protagonist, Willa. Whilst I’ve never read any of Jill Shavis’ books before, I can definitely understand why she has a large fan base. Well, I’ve officially read my first Christmas novel of 2016 – yay! The Trouble with Mistletoe didn’t disappoint, either.

Still, she can’t deny that Keane’s changed since high school – but can she trust him not to break her heart again? Maybe all she can do is throw a coin in the fountain, make a Christmas wish – and let the mistletoe do its work… The last thing Willa is inclined to do is rescue a guy who doesn’t even remember her. But, despite the fact that he’s sure he’s never seen the drop-dead-gorgeous pet-shop owner before, she definitely seems to be mad at him… Willa Davis is wrangling puppies when Keane Winters stalks into her pet shop, desperate to leave his great-aunt’s Feline-from-Hell in someone else’s capable hands. Is it time to give him – and love – another chance? The Trouble With Mistletoe by Jill Shalvis – Book Review

Under the mistletoe by jill shalvis