A tale of oak and mistletoe by E. B. Brown
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I give this book and the whole time walker series 5 stars but they are really a 10 . This series is so well written it is in the league of the classics. This series will send you on a thrill ride that will send your heart racing with passion, tears, laughter, and grief. So well written Ms. Brown makes you believe in magic and true love. The characters are so believable they are real to the reader and you will be wondering long after you are done reading if they did not truly live and if E.B. is not a time walker herself.  The heart of this series is that life and love a precious and worth fighting for as well as something time can not defeat.
Truly a great work of art E. B. That will live forever as a classic.
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This is a really beautiful Christmas story. The description of Christmas lights shining on snow will always stick with me. But even though the story happens at Christmas, it is more about friends, horses, first loves, family, and a little adventure thrown in. I highly recommend the story as a great read any time of the year.
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Another wonderful book from Margaret Wise Brown. I grew up with her books. They have beautiful and magical illustrations. I can't wait to give it to my nephew for Christmas. It was shipped quickly and safely and in good condition.
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This was a really sweet read. I love the way the author wove the different aspects of the story together with the well-loved classic christmas tale while still keeping the story her own.
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I love Christmas stories. So naturally, THE MISTLETOE TEST, by Diane Farr  became a must read for me. It is a wonderful book,  with memorable characters, a plot that gently guides,  and an ending that left me smiling from ear to ear.
Felicity Pennington, 23, and her family live in Bath.  Felicity wants her godmother, Lady DuFrayne , to sponsor her sister Lulu for a season in London.  Lulu is a "full of fun tomboy" that needs major grooming  before heading to London.  Gavin,  Lady DuFrayne's nephew,  shows up in Bath after 5 years away and offers his services to teach Lulu before she heads off to London. Try as Gavin and Felicity might, they have a hard time trying to calm Lulu's exuberant personality.
At her coming out party, Lulu makes a mess of things, but meets someone that could maybe love her as she is.
Could she find love in Bath without going to London?  Is love in the air for Felicity too?
There are sweet twists and turns in this book that make falling in love all worth it.  It seems maybe all you need to  do to find love is take "The Mistletoe Test".
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An Angel for Mistletoe is my first book I have read by Teresa Ives Lilly
I will be reading more.
Mistletoe was absolutely delightful, magical, spiritual, and more.
This is a gift giving book to all ages.
I really liked the way Teresa described the scenery and her characters seemed so real.
I felt like I was there with them
A truly magical book about, love, family and angels.
Angelica was Lanie and Luke  angel
As well as they were hers.
Truly a beautifully written story about Christmas Miracles.
I really enjoyed this story.
I found it to be very heartwarming, a book I didn't want to put down.
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I very much enjoy reading Richard Paul Evans.  He usually writes a Christmas story and I did enjoy The Mistletoe Inn.  It was predicable and the characters were okay.  I think that he has written better and when you do the same thing for so long you sometimes become steady and your stories resemble each other.  I would recommend the book and it would be a good gift book. Light and easy reading.
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This was a great short Christmas novel.  You could feel the Holiday season & magic.  The story was beautiful and really makes you feel what the holiday season is really about, family.  I highly recommend!
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Three stories are set in an American town called Mistletoe, which prospers by selling sprigs of local mistletoe at Christmas.

With such a name it is apt that we get romance finding the characters around Christmastime. I liked the tales and got on well with the characters. This is a nice seasonal read, nothing too heavy.
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It Mustve Been the Mistletoe by L.P. Dover was so different for me than her normal stuff, but it was a perfect read heading into the holidays! It was sweet and charming and considering it was partly a historical romance, which is not my normal forte, though I read it here and there, I really enjoyed it. Dont let that keep you from reading this story! This story is told in past/present stages and falls under contemporary romance.

Adeline loves history and all it represents, she is a high school history teacher after all. But she has given up on love, because for her, it would be only the true kind of love. While at her best friends party a week before her nuptials, Adeline spends the evening talking to the wedding planner. She ends up giving her magical locket.

William is the true meaning of a workaholic. He moved to California to grow their familys real estate business and he has been very successful. However, that success has come at the cost of his personal life. But when his father is no longer well enough to care of the family business back home, he returns to help.

With Adalines best friends wedding looming, everyone seems to want to play matchmaker, but Adeline has given up on love. Even so, her best friend wants to introduce her to her future brother-in-law. But neither is really looking for anything permanent or long term. But when they find themselves in the past, will they finally find true love?

It Mustve Been the Mistletoe was a cute and charming read. It was perfect read with the upcoming holidays. There is the twist with the historical aspect, but the story flowed well, and the characters were very likeable. I have always been a fan of L.P. Dover and she did not disappoint with this poignant story about love, family and friendships during the holiday season.

Read and reviewed for Reviews From The Heart.

Happy reading!
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Millionaire Under the Mistletoe by Stefanie London....Another great story from one of my favorite authors. As always Stefanie London delivers a wonderful Christmas story that you can't put down. I loved watching the story be told for Stella and Evan, it was so well delivered. This is one story you will want to read at this time of year. I voluntarily reviewed an advance readers copy of this book from publisher via NetGalley.
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I ordered this book because I always order Tom Drinkard's books. I am a huge fan of his work. This is such a sweet and original story. Who would think about the shepherd who had to stay behind with the flocks while everyone else is taking part in the real Christmas.  Just a wonderful tale.  I knew my mom would love this but I also think kids would enjoy it too!!
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The Night Before Christmas by Rachel Isadora is a beautifully illustrated version of the classic story. I recommend it.
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One of my favorite things is unpacking Christmas books at Christmas time and looking through them. It is so special! I was happy to add The Fir Tree to my collection this year. This little book is packed with beautiful illustrations that capture the spirit of the season while telling a classic story. I love the beautiful pictures inside the most! This would be a great gift, or just a great addition to your holiday book collection. I was able to try this book for free from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review.
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Zelda and Ivy are fox sisters who are looking forward to Christmas. After sharing their Christmas wishes with Mrs. Brownlie, a recently widowed neighbor, they decide to do something nice for her. Together, they make a nice present and plan to give it to Mrs. Brownlie from the "Christmas Elves." If all goes well, everyone will have a wonderful Christmas.

This is a cute holiday story that displays the true spirit of the season. Young readers will learn the value of giving, as well as how much it means to the recipient of the kindness. Bold, whimsical illustrations add flavor to a sweet story.

There are three chapters in this book, but the second chapter seems a bit out of place. It is called "Chapter Two: Christmas Fortunes." In it, Zelda pretends to be a fortuneteller, and Ivy asks if she will receive the present she has wished for from Santa. Although this little chapter is cute, it adds nothing to the story--it feels more like an interlude. Of course, if this is the worst a person can say about a children's holiday story, then it certainly is not a bad reading choice!

I recommend this story for parents who wish to share some holiday spirit with their youngsters. This is a tale that will teach the value of kindness.

Reviewed by Christina Wantz Fixemer

11/22/2006

4-BALLOONS for WUAT Kids; 5-Stars for Amazon

PS: Take the Zelda & Ivy Personality Quiz at Laura McGee Kvasnosky's website!
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Juliette is looking forward to a quiet Christmas alone to help her mend her broken heart.  Suddenly a previously taped episode of her show has to be pulled and they need to tape a replacement over Christmas. When they start talking about replacement haunted locations Andrew, her camera man, suggests a haunted mansion in Scotland.  It turns out that Andrew is a laird and the haunted mansion is his family home. As she learns the history of the property and the tragedies that have occurred in the home she realizes that Christmas is not a happy holiday for everyone.  As Juliette helps Andrew move past the tragedy of his childhood she also heals her heart. This is a great story about moving on and letting others help you when you need it most.  Great holiday read.  I stayed up til the early hours to finish this book in one sitting.  Great read.
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This was a very short read. It was so cute. I received this story from the author for my honest review an honestly I would love to read it to my grandchildren around Christmas time. It's a fantasy that just makes you sigh with a smile on your face. It would make for a sweet cartoon-like TV show. I would recommend this book for all ages.