BOOKWORM REVIEW: Misplaced Mistletoe by Isabel Jolie
I love the message about giving others (and yourself) a second chance in Isabel Jolie's holiday novella Misplaced Mistletoe.
Ashton and Nora met at her office holiday party. Hitting it off, they hooked up, and Nora never heard back from Ashton again. Eight years later, they run into each other again at another work party. While she is adamant about avoiding him at all costs, he is pretty determined to get a second chance.
I like the time jump because it made Ashton's growth from an overwhelmed, somewhat immature man more believable. It also provided Nora time to do some growing up on her own, and Isabel Jolie does a fantastic job of subtly demonstrating this through Nora's actions and activities.
I like the pacing; it might be a novella but it is not insta-love and the story does not feel rushed at all. There are moments, especially in the beginning, where the transition between two timelines felt awkward.
If you're looking for a quick, steamy holiday read about second chances, this is a good pick-up.
** I am voluntarily reviewing an advance copy of this book. **
ABOUT THE BOOK
Once upon a time, Nora shared the hottest kiss ever—followed by an equally steamy Christmas—with her boss's super-sexy brother. Then he ghosted her. That was eight years ago. Now, she's completely over it. And when he shows up at the annual holiday party, she will not let herself repeat past mistakes. This time, she'll stay far away from the mistletoe...
Ashton doesn't lose control. Ever. Well, except for that one time. His focus has always been on completing his residency and fellowship programs. But seeing the gorgeous redhead again makes him think that losing a little control, just once more, might be just what the doctor ordered...
Will the magic of the season—with an assist from a certain mischievous matchmaker—convince Nora and Ashton to take a second chance on love? It might just take a Christmas miracle...
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Meet Isabel Jolie
Isabel Jolie, aka Izzy, lives on a lake, loves dogs of all stripes, and if she's not working, she can be found reading, often with a glass of wine in hand. In prior lives, Izzie worked in marketing and advertising, in a variety of industries, such as financial services, entertainment, and technology. In this life, she loves daydreaming and writing contemporary romances with strong heroines.
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