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Romancing Wisconsin #3.5
Mistletoe Rules
**This BONUS SHORT STORY of approx. 10K words is available in the Romancing Wisconsin Volume I boxed set. It is also FREE to newsletter subscribers who sign up at Stacey Joy Netzel’s website.**
When Benedict Riley first meets Susan Whitcomb at a college holiday dance, she’s engaged to be married to another man. In this story where mistletoe rules, you’ll learn how the Riley Family Mistletoe Rules all began one fateful Christmas, not too long ago…
Romancing Wisconsin, a USA Today Bestselling Series
To everything there is a season...
Love finds a way during the four seasons in the Romancing Wisconsin Series. Starting with the Christmas holiday/Winter, then moving on to Autumn, check out this bestselling, heartwarming series set in small town Wisconsin. Meet the Rileys, the Walshes, the Sullivans, and best of all, Butch...a.k.a. Santa Butch. The mischievous matchmaker makes a cameo in each story—adding a touch of magic to the lives of everyone he loves, and even those he's just met.
Romancing Wisconsin Series
Mistletoe Mischief, book 1
Mistletoe Magic, book 2
Mistletoe Match-Up, book 3
**Mistletoe Rules – short bonus story
Autumn Wish, book 4
Autumn Bliss, book 5
Autumn Kiss, book 6
**Autumn Glimmer – short bonus story
Spring Fling, book 7
Spring Serendipity, book 8 – early 2016
When Benedict Riley first meets Susan Whitcomb at a college holiday dance, she’s engaged to be married to another man. In this story where mistletoe rules, you’ll learn how the Riley Family Mistletoe Rules all began one fateful Christmas, not too long ago…
Romancing Wisconsin, a USA Today Bestselling Series
To everything there is a season...
Love finds a way during the four seasons in the Romancing Wisconsin Series. Starting with the Christmas holiday/Winter, then moving on to Autumn, check out this bestselling, heartwarming series set in small town Wisconsin. Meet the Rileys, the Walshes, the Sullivans, and best of all, Butch...a.k.a. Santa Butch. The mischievous matchmaker makes a cameo in each story—adding a touch of magic to the lives of everyone he loves, and even those he's just met.
Romancing Wisconsin Series
Mistletoe Mischief, book 1
Mistletoe Magic, book 2
Mistletoe Match-Up, book 3
**Mistletoe Rules – short bonus story
Autumn Wish, book 4
Autumn Bliss, book 5
Autumn Kiss, book 6
**Autumn Glimmer – short bonus story
Spring Fling, book 7
Spring Serendipity, book 8 – early 2016
300 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2009
About the author
Stacey Joy Netzel
81 books264 followersWisconsin native Stacey Joy Netzel fell in love with books at a young age, so for her the graduation to writing them was natural. A member of Romance Writers of America (RWA) and Wisconsin Romance Writers (WisRWA), she credits her parents for encouraging her dreams of becoming a published author, as well as the very talented friends she’s made in WisRWA since joining in 2004. Her Christmas anthology, MISTLETOE RULES, took 1st place in WisRWA's 2010 Write Touch Readers' Award. Check out her romantic suspense Colorado Trust Series, Trust in the Lawe, Shattered trust, and Shadowed Trust. Other titles include: Lost In Italy, Ditched Again, Welcome to Redemption Series, Chasin’ Mason, Dragonfly Dreams, If Tombstones Could Talk.
An avid reader and big fan of movies with happy endings, Stacey lives in Wisconsin with her husband and three children, a couple horses and some barn cats. She works part-time as a travel agent, and in her limited free time she enjoys gardening, canning, and visiting her parents in Northeastern Wisconsin (Up North) at their cabin on the lake.
An avid reader and big fan of movies with happy endings, Stacey lives in Wisconsin with her husband and three children, a couple horses and some barn cats. She works part-time as a travel agent, and in her limited free time she enjoys gardening, canning, and visiting her parents in Northeastern Wisconsin (Up North) at their cabin on the lake.
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November 14, 2017
This is a sweet story of how Sue and Ben met and how the Riley family tradition of not being able to say no to a kiss under the mistletoe came about. It is really short and easy to read.
January 26, 2019
This was a sweet story of how the parents, Ben and Sue, first met and how the Riley family tradition of kissing under the mistletoe started.
February 3, 2018
Cute story
A really cute story about mum and dad, very well written just like the rest in the series, we have all the great characters from previous in this series, but its basically a story about Mistletoe rules and where it started, a cute little story to read on the bus to work
A really cute story about mum and dad, very well written just like the rest in the series, we have all the great characters from previous in this series, but its basically a story about Mistletoe rules and where it started, a cute little story to read on the bus to work
June 8, 2020
Back in time
Really enjoyed this short story that tells how Ben Nd Sue started. You can feel the love. You also get a little catchup on things with the rest of the family. Great addition to the series
Really enjoyed this short story that tells how Ben Nd Sue started. You can feel the love. You also get a little catchup on things with the rest of the family. Great addition to the series
November 3, 2021
Loved this sweet short story about Ben and Sue! Love how they tell it every year for the grandkids.
March 9, 2026
Three romances in the same family in three stories.
December 2, 2015
Mistletoe Rules by Stacey Joy Netzel is a fast, fun read. Sue and Ben's story is a great read for the holidays and is short enough you'll still have time to wrap gifts. Ms Netzel has delivered a well written book with lovable characters, a little drama and humor. I enjoyed Mistletoe Rules and look forward to reading more from Stacey Joy Netzel in the future. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
November 16, 2013
I loved this book. I am currently reading the box set. I love all the books. It was nice to see the mention of Charlie from Redemption in the book. I missed the reference the first time I read the book. Stacey Joy Netzel is a wonderful author. Everything I have read from her I have loved!
June 4, 2012
I absolutely loved this book. It is a perennial Christmas read at my house.
December 22, 2012
Great addition...conclusion to the series.
April 24, 2013
Ooooh that was so romantic I about cried hahaha but I held it but just now seen where its Nikki's turn at love and downloaded it this was a get good read for me thx and keep them coming
June 4, 2013
All 4 books for $0.99. Read the first. Likes the characters.
December 23, 2013
The last of the Wisconsin Mistletoe series. Cute and quick.
December 13, 2015
Very short story but so worth the read. Everything I have read by this author is very good. She knows how to tell a story and keep your attention
January 24, 2016
Cute story but nothing really there. Would be better if there had been a little more to it. Enjoyed it for what was there.
August 28, 2023
It’s nice to read about the beginning. How it all started.
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