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Mistletoe and Magick
Do you believe in magic? Lose yourself in these enchanting and spooky Christmas tales featuring bewitched mistletoe, a love charm, a spellbound snow globe, a mysterious shifter stag, a ghost, a magical toy shop, and eerie hauntings. These stories move from light and frothy magic to dark, pagan tales.
Our heroes are even more delicious: From bad boys and billionaires to military men, dark fae, witches and warlocks, and even a Regency Lord. You're sure to fall in love in love with one, or all, of these hot guys.
A Kiss is Just a Kiss by Linda Barlow
Thinking only of love and passion, college student Holly Mathers steals an enchanted kiss beneath bewitched mistletoe, but she finds that all magic comes with a price.
Love Charm for Dakota by Carly Carson
Into Cabot's sedate Nantucket world blows Dakota Bishop, possessor of a wild spirit and a magical love charm. Will Cabot succumb to her charm, or will Dakota's witchcraft boomerang on her?
The Snow Queen by Alana Albertson
A curse follows those who perform in the Cambridge Ballet's production of The Nutcracker--every year for the past five, a cast member has gone missing. Now cast as the Snow Queen, can Nieves Alba break the curse, or will she be yet another victim of America's favorite ballet?
How Lovely Your Branches by Kara Ashley Dey
When a new neighbor and his three female companions take up residence across the road in the very house her friend had vacated four months ago, recluse Katie Crowe is intrigued. Gabe's eyes hold a promise, a way out of her exile, if Katie can break free of the past and the haunting secrets that surround her.
The Perfect Gift by Nicole Blanchard
When faced with the reality of a negative bank balance and a failing marriage, Sera Flaherty finds she's willing to sacrifice anything to fix her mistakes and find her husband the perfect gift...even if doing will cost more than she bargained for.
In the Bleak Midwinter by Andra Brynn
For Ayla MacFarlane, coming home for the holidays is a prison sentence. The old gods of the solstice still listen and can answer her prayers, but old gods require old sacrifices, and power is sometimes fed in the bloodiest of ways.
Until the Twelfth Night by Cherie Chulick
Spending the holidays at an old countryside manor sounded like a good idea, but as rumors spread that the great house is haunted, and sparks fly with a handsome houseguest, will Lady Elizabeth regret her decision?
Our heroes are even more delicious: From bad boys and billionaires to military men, dark fae, witches and warlocks, and even a Regency Lord. You're sure to fall in love in love with one, or all, of these hot guys.
A Kiss is Just a Kiss by Linda Barlow
Thinking only of love and passion, college student Holly Mathers steals an enchanted kiss beneath bewitched mistletoe, but she finds that all magic comes with a price.
Love Charm for Dakota by Carly Carson
Into Cabot's sedate Nantucket world blows Dakota Bishop, possessor of a wild spirit and a magical love charm. Will Cabot succumb to her charm, or will Dakota's witchcraft boomerang on her?
The Snow Queen by Alana Albertson
A curse follows those who perform in the Cambridge Ballet's production of The Nutcracker--every year for the past five, a cast member has gone missing. Now cast as the Snow Queen, can Nieves Alba break the curse, or will she be yet another victim of America's favorite ballet?
How Lovely Your Branches by Kara Ashley Dey
When a new neighbor and his three female companions take up residence across the road in the very house her friend had vacated four months ago, recluse Katie Crowe is intrigued. Gabe's eyes hold a promise, a way out of her exile, if Katie can break free of the past and the haunting secrets that surround her.
The Perfect Gift by Nicole Blanchard
When faced with the reality of a negative bank balance and a failing marriage, Sera Flaherty finds she's willing to sacrifice anything to fix her mistakes and find her husband the perfect gift...even if doing will cost more than she bargained for.
In the Bleak Midwinter by Andra Brynn
For Ayla MacFarlane, coming home for the holidays is a prison sentence. The old gods of the solstice still listen and can answer her prayers, but old gods require old sacrifices, and power is sometimes fed in the bloodiest of ways.
Until the Twelfth Night by Cherie Chulick
Spending the holidays at an old countryside manor sounded like a good idea, but as rumors spread that the great house is haunted, and sparks fly with a handsome houseguest, will Lady Elizabeth regret her decision?
398 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 2, 2014
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About the author
Alana Albertson
106 books929 followersAlana Albertson is a multi-award winning author, current President of Romance Writers of America's Contemporary Romance Chapter and the former President of both Romance Writers of America’s Young Adult and Chick Lit chapters. Alana Albertson holds a Masters of Education from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Stanford University. A recovering professional ballroom dancer, Alana currently writes contemporary romance, new adult and young adult fiction. She lives in San Diego, California, with her husband, two young sons, and four dogs. When she’s not spending her time playing with her sons, dancing, or saving dogs from high kill shelters through Pugs N Roses, the rescue she founded, she can be found watching episodes Homeland, Devious Maids, or Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team.
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December 14, 2014
3 stars ***
stories were ok some were weird. I enjoyed "Until the Twelfth Night by Cherie Chulick" the most. Which is how I gave it 3 stars cause most of the other stories were ok some just weird couldnt get into "How Lovely Your Branches"
Also found The Perfect Gift by Nicole Blanchard enjoyable and that one made you really think had some good quotes.
stories were ok some were weird. I enjoyed "Until the Twelfth Night by Cherie Chulick" the most. Which is how I gave it 3 stars cause most of the other stories were ok some just weird couldnt get into "How Lovely Your Branches"
Also found The Perfect Gift by Nicole Blanchard enjoyable and that one made you really think had some good quotes.
March 8, 2015
This was an enjoyable read. Some of these stories were good, some of them were really good. Unfortunately the editing was just awful. A type-o here and there doesn't bother me, but the editing mistakes in some of these stories were enormous and I found them quite distracting.
July 13, 2024
I read a couple of the stories in this collection about 8 years ago and have never been able to get one of them - How Lovely Your Branches by Kara Ashley Dey - out of my head. Something about the style and imagery stuck with me all these years.
I decided recently to read the entire collection and was thrilled that that story lived up to my memory of it. It is just beautiful. The very last story - In the Bleak Midwinter by Andra Brynn - was also incredible. I’m so glad I read this collection for those two stories alone. The rest ranged from ok to embarrassingly bad, but I won’t name any names.
Unfortunately this collection doesn’t seem to be in print any longer, and Kara Ashely Deys story isn’t available anywhere else. I’m really glad I have this copy. Those two stories will probably be ones I’ll read every holiday season
I decided recently to read the entire collection and was thrilled that that story lived up to my memory of it. It is just beautiful. The very last story - In the Bleak Midwinter by Andra Brynn - was also incredible. I’m so glad I read this collection for those two stories alone. The rest ranged from ok to embarrassingly bad, but I won’t name any names.
Unfortunately this collection doesn’t seem to be in print any longer, and Kara Ashely Deys story isn’t available anywhere else. I’m really glad I have this copy. Those two stories will probably be ones I’ll read every holiday season
December 8, 2014
I picked up this collection because I liked the magick and Christmas theme. I didn't realize the stories were New Adult, and I'm not so fond of that sub-genre.
As is usual with a collection, some of them I really liked and others were not to my taste. Overall, I enjoyed reading the collection and would recommend it to someone who wants to read New Adult. (Contains Magick but not paranormal)
The ones I liked I would give 4 or 5 stars. The others varied from 2 to 3 stars, and I split the difference with a 3 star rating.
"Until the Twelfth Night" is a historical romance, almost gothic in tone. I liked the ghosts, the supporting cast of characters, and the romance.
I was enthralled by "How Lovely Your Branches", and couldn't put it down. Poor Katie was held prisoner in her own house, haunted by ghosts and her past, ultimately rescued and introduced into a coven with a sexy warlock. What a great hero! The ending was well done. Action, drama, and a great reveal - all questions answered.
"In the Bleak Midwinter" was another one I liked. It was darker than the others, and I enjoyed the mystery and suspense surrounding 'the boy in the woods.'
"A Love Charm for Dakota" really didn't grab me. I had a hard time sympathizing with H/h in "The Perfect Gift."
"The Snow Queen" and "A Kiss is just a Kiss" were well done, but too heavy with the NA trope for my taste. Others may really like them.
As is usual with a collection, some of them I really liked and others were not to my taste. Overall, I enjoyed reading the collection and would recommend it to someone who wants to read New Adult. (Contains Magick but not paranormal)
The ones I liked I would give 4 or 5 stars. The others varied from 2 to 3 stars, and I split the difference with a 3 star rating.
"Until the Twelfth Night" is a historical romance, almost gothic in tone. I liked the ghosts, the supporting cast of characters, and the romance.
I was enthralled by "How Lovely Your Branches", and couldn't put it down. Poor Katie was held prisoner in her own house, haunted by ghosts and her past, ultimately rescued and introduced into a coven with a sexy warlock. What a great hero! The ending was well done. Action, drama, and a great reveal - all questions answered.
"In the Bleak Midwinter" was another one I liked. It was darker than the others, and I enjoyed the mystery and suspense surrounding 'the boy in the woods.'
"A Love Charm for Dakota" really didn't grab me. I had a hard time sympathizing with H/h in "The Perfect Gift."
"The Snow Queen" and "A Kiss is just a Kiss" were well done, but too heavy with the NA trope for my taste. Others may really like them.
December 20, 2014
There were some good stories in this collection. There were also some that I really didn't care for. I found the last story to be disjointed and hard to follow and a few of them were just not something I would have picked to read on their own. It is something that I feel is worth a read if you are looking for some Christmas stories with a little magic in them.
January 29, 2015
~~~~~~~~~~Doris's 5 Star Review~~~~~~~~~~
Great book of short stories. Don't let that stop you from reading it. Each and every story is a gem of it's own, from beginning to end. If you are into love spells, ghosts, demos, evil beings, love, romance and all things magical, this is the read for you. I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I give it 5 stars!!
Great book of short stories. Don't let that stop you from reading it. Each and every story is a gem of it's own, from beginning to end. If you are into love spells, ghosts, demos, evil beings, love, romance and all things magical, this is the read for you. I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I give it 5 stars!!
February 20, 2015
I admit this is not quite what I expected! It sizzled but at the same time there were stories that I had to read with all the lights on because I am a chicken! Some were sweet and one I almost entirely skipped thru but for the most part an enjoyable book. There are times when you just want short magical stories!
November 23, 2015
Great compilation....
I enjoyed most of the books in this set. A few weren't ones that interest me but the rest I loved. There is plenty of paranormal Christmas stories to keep you entertained and you will find new authors worth reading in this set.
I enjoyed most of the books in this set. A few weren't ones that interest me but the rest I loved. There is plenty of paranormal Christmas stories to keep you entertained and you will find new authors worth reading in this set.
January 9, 2015
Very interesting stories
Liked all of the stories. My favorite was How Lovely Your Branches by Kara Ashley Dey. Typically I don't read this type of book but I enjoyed these very much.
Liked all of the stories. My favorite was How Lovely Your Branches by Kara Ashley Dey. Typically I don't read this type of book but I enjoyed these very much.
September 24, 2015
I never have been one to read christmasy stories but these were all very sweet and interesting. Except the last one. The last one was pretty spooky. But I would definitely recommend this to others.
January 28, 2015
Mistletoe and Magick is 7 short stories by some amazing authors. Definitely put me back in the Yule/Christmas mood. All of these stories revolve around the magick of the Yule season... set in different time periods and different lands. Definitely worth one clicking today!
February 7, 2016
Short and full of magick
I enjoyed reading these stories, some were wicked, some sexy, some were a great adventure. They weren't all amazing reads but they were interesting enough to keep reading.
I enjoyed reading these stories, some were wicked, some sexy, some were a great adventure. They weren't all amazing reads but they were interesting enough to keep reading.
December 10, 2014
Reading smorgasbord
Great selection of short stories about love, hate, friendship, and magic. Many treats in this collection and a free book besides.
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Great selection of short stories about love, hate, friendship, and magic. Many treats in this collection and a free book besides.
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December 10, 2014
Loved the story 'The Snow Queen - A Nutcracker Novella' by Alana Albertson I'll never look at a snow globe the same way again
December 11, 2014
I would have rates higher but those last two stories were too damned creepy. Not Christmasy at all. Just didn't feel like they belonged in this book.
January 6, 2015
I really liked this book and look forward to reading more from this author.
March 14, 2015
Weird tales
Each h story has a supernatural slant and the you can read them quickly. Not impressed with the plots or the characters.
Each h story has a supernatural slant and the you can read them quickly. Not impressed with the plots or the characters.
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