Mistletoe Fall Out by Larissa Hommes: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

What do you do when the one person who made Christmas miserable also made it unforgettable?

Ruby Dawson hasn’t set foot in Mistletoe Meadows for twelve years, but now she’s back—on her own terms—and ready to relive the happiest Christmases of her life. What she didn’t plan for was running into her childhood nemesis, Dash Cromwell, mere minutes after arriving in town.

Dash is all grown up now, more infuriatingly handsome than Ruby remembers, and their old rivalry flares up as though no time has passed. From Christmas carnival games to cookie baking contests, their competitive streaks reignite, making them the talk of the town once again. But as they spar through Mistletoe Meadows’s beloved traditions, Ruby begins to see a new side of Dash—one that’s charming, thoughtful, and maybe even worth a second look.

With sparks flying and old grudges melting away, Ruby and Dash can’t deny there’s something between them. But when the holiday season ends, will their newfound connection survive outside the magic of Mistletoe Meadows? Or are they destined to remain Christmas rivals forever?

The Author

Larissa Hommes has always loved reading, especially anything to do with romance. She never gets tired of meet cutes, friends to lovers, second chances, pretend relationships, and more. Since she couldn’t get enough through reading about romance, she decided to write stories of her own. She loves traveling, eating treats, and being outdoors. When she’s not caught up in make believe love lives, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, who are her greatest joys and biggest fans.

Book Review

What could be better than a Christmas romance? One that starts with a Christmas rivalry, of course! Dash and Ruby were so much fun! Their holiday rivalry started when she visited her grandma in Mistletoe Meadows as a child and continued through her yearly visits. When she returns for the first time in twelve years, the rivalry is still going strong... but so are the sparks... and I was here for it all. I loved the banter between them just as much as the chemistry! It's also no secret that I love meddling characters, and Mistletoe Meadows? Well, the town is full of them! Between the town's gossip newsletter and Ruby's grandma, there were many meddling moments that had me laughing out loud and smiling throughout. Their story may have been a short one, but it certainly wasn't short on Christmas cheer, heart and humor. This is definitely one you'll want to add to your holiday TBR. 

Mistletoe Fall Out is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language. It is the second book in the Mistletoe Meadows series but could be enjoyed just fine as a standalone as well. 


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