The Mistletoe Contract

by Jazlyn Starr, Tyla Walker

She’s not my fiancée.
She’s my last-ditch inheritance clause.

I don’t do relationships.
I do results. Efficiency. Control.
But to claim the only thing I’ve ever wanted — my grandfather’s Christmas tree farm — I need to parade around a “stable, loving partner” by Christmas Day.

So I hire her.
Dorothy Adley.
Event planner. Debt-ridden. Dangerous in red.
She’s supposed to play the part. Smile. Stay professional.
Instead, she takes over my family, my niece, my goddamn soul.

And when she looks at me like I’m worth loving?
It doesn’t feel like an act.
It feels like home.

This was never supposed to be real.
Now I’m standing under the mistletoe with the only woman who makes me forget the contract…
…and beg for forever.

She thinks the job’s over.
I think it’s just begun.

Read on for fake dating, Christmas snowstorms, billionaire softness, and a man who rewrites every rule for the woman who broke his algorithm. HEA Guaranteed!

165 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 30, 2025

Reviews

[Tina · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5✨💥

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dennis and Dottie warm your heart, and their drama will keep you in good cheer. In order to get his grandfather's Christmas tree farm, he needs to be in a relationship. He propositions Dottie and lands a deal she can't walk away from but being in close proximity with her has Dennis feeling things he never expected. Will their fake relationship finally lead him along the path to happiness.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cherylbestlife · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed…

I really enjoyed this story! I have become a fan of the grumpy/sunshine storyline. Add in the festive atmosphere of Christmas and I’m all in. Bringing home the “fake” boyfriend or girlfriend is one of my favorites. This one was done well. I loved how little Angela brought out the fatherly instincts within Dennis.

I also loved the family aspect and how they embraced Dottie and Angela.

[Sharla Goldsberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read, great side characters

I’d probably say this is a 4.5 star for me. I did love the characters and the story. Reminded me of a Hallmark movie. Complete with the irrational anger leading to the temporary breakup. But it worked out. Just wish Cousin Julian got a comeuppance instead of just a fade out with addressing his jerkiness.

[Narlise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never knew I would like Christmas romance, but here we are. Lol in tears! 😭

[Linda Epps - Dillon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this sweet holiday read. Both main characters were very likable and little Angela was adorable.