A Mistletoe Miracle

by Emma Jackson

Don't miss Emma Jackson's new festive One Kiss Before Christmas!At the Everdene Hotel, snowflakes, romance and mayhem are in the air... A cosy hotel in a sleepy, snow-covered village should be the perfect setting for a Christmas to remember... But for Beth, returning to her childhood home after a disastrous break-up looks more like a festive fiasco. With her mum stranded in a blizzard and most of the hotel staff off sick, Beth is forced to take the reins, impress a mystery hotel reviewer, and somehow find a way to work with Nick, the very grumpy - and very gorgeous - pilot who is staying for the holidays. Between mince pie emergencies, deadly decorations, and two dozen disgruntled guests, Beth might just find a miracle under the mistletoe this Christmas...Heartwarming and hilarious, this is the perfect festive romance to curl up with this winter. Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain and Sue Moorcroft.

Genres: Christmas, Contemporary, Chick Lit, Romance

256 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 25, 2019

About the author

A devoted bookworm and secret-story-scribbler since she was 6 years old, Emma joined the Romantic Novelists’ Association on their New Writers’ Scheme at the beginning of 2019, determined to focus on her writing. She has been overwhelmed by the encouragement given by the published authors and fellow NWS members who are part of the RNA and highly recommends joining to any romance writers looking for support and friendly guidance (there are some bursaries available).

When she’s not running around after her two daughters and trying to complete her current work-in-progress, Emma loves to read, bake, catch up on binge-watching TV programmes with her partner and plan lots of craft projects that will inevitably end up unfinished. A MISTLETOE MIRACLE was her bestselling debut novel, published by Orion Dash, followed by SUMMER IN THE CITY and ONE KISS BEFORE CHRISTMAS will be released this November 2nd.

Also writes fantasy under Emma S. Jackson. THE DEVIL'S BRIDE was published by DarkStroke in February 2020.

Reviews

[✨Skye✨ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a free ebook version of this book from Netgalley. Thankyou to both Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this! My review is still honest.

I am one of the most festive people you'll ever meet. This year, I have FOUR advent calendars, a Christmas tree in my bedroom and I don't think my nails could get any more Christmassy. Despite this, I've never actually read a proper Christmas book before now, and I'm not disappointed with my first foray into them.
A Mistletoe Miracle is about Beth, a woman who has just got out of an emotionally abusive relationship and has to move back in with her mother in the hotel she runs. Over Christmas, due to some crazy circumstances, Beth has to run the hotel essentially on her own, interacting with the guests as she goes.
The plot of this is quite riveting, with the constant question of whether Beth can actually pull this off! It fits well into the festive theme too, with all the crazy shenanigans and everyone pulling together to have a fantastic Christmas. I really liked the mix of characters in the guests at the hotel, some of them extremely comical. Nick is the perfect love interest-he's respectful, he's as far away from chauvinistic as you can get, he's kind and helpful. I really liked reading about the developing relationship between the two, and how both his and Beth's past traumas affect how that happens. There were some really funny, heart-warming moments and if you love snow like I do, this is great.
I can't say this absolutely blew me away. The romance was nice, but it wasn't one that would go into my top favourite couples of all time. I don't have others to compare it to in terms of Christmas reads,either, but I have a sneaking suspicion there are others that might be better suited to my tastes. Nevertheless, I'm satisfied with this one and think it made for a fun, quick festive read.

[Emmahlovesbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was ready to book a festive break at this cosy hotel. With crackling fires, carols, and mince pies, an enjoyable, charming festive escape awaits.

Whilst the snow falls, Beth is rushing around trying to handle everything, keeping all the guests happy during their stay. I felt exhausted for Beth. So much to do to give everyone a perfect Christmas, and impress a mystery hotel reviewer. She's committed to keeping the business running whilst her mum is away. She doesn't want to let her down.

With many loveable characters, and a beautiful setting this is an emotional, heartwarming, and funny romance.

[Isabella May · Rating 5 out of 5]

'A Mistletoe Miracle' by Emma Jackson has TOTALLY rescued my plummeting mood the past couple of days. The author not only captures the nostalgia of Christmas like a snowglobe, but her writing is SO kaleidoscopic and descriptive; her wit drier than your nan's glass of sherry... and OMG to the chemistry between potential lovers!!!

More sizzling than a mince pie straight out the oven. I actually needed a fan.

The author's new Christmas book comes out tomorrow. This one was actually released last year, but I can totally see why Orion Dash snapped her up. Pure talent.

[booksofallkinds · Rating 5 out of 5]

*I voluntarily reviewed this book from Netgalley.

Charming from start to finish, A MISTLETOE MIRACLE by Emma Jackson is sure to put a smile on your face this winter.

Beth is back in her childhood home at the Everdene Hotel in a picture-perfect village that is the stuff of tourists' dreams. But Beth is struggling to get into the festive mood after a disastrous breakup that has left her feeling very unsettled and unsure about what she wants from the future. At least helping out at the hotel with her mum will keep her occupied even if she does have to deal with surly customers like Nick, even though he is quite handsome. But when Beth finds herself in charge of the hotel for Christmas with barely any help and a mystery reviewer showing up, will the magic of Christmas find a way to save the day and maybe even open Beth's heart to love again?

With a captivating setting that I completely fell in love with and characters that warm your heart, A MISTLETOE MIRACLE by Emma Jackson is truly lovely from beginning to end. I enjoyed watching Beth grow in confidence and tap into her inner-strength as the story progressed and there were plenty of moments that made me smile along the way.

​A MISTLETOE MIRACLE by Emma Jackson is a lovely story and I look forward to more from this talented new author.

[Claire Boniface · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a proper, quintessential Christmas romance book.
I loved the setting of the hotel, and how everything fell apart but was somehow shoved back together. I found the main characters to be super relatable, and appreciated that whilst it was a romance book there was a lot else going on with it also.
I only had a couple fairly minor issues with this, one was the way the main character seemed to drop her friends very quickly, especially when she basically misses their engagement party? That didn’t quite sit right with me.
Also when she decides to sing in a tree to get her love interests attention kind of jumped the shark for me, she was a super relatable character other than this one moment which I just couldn’t understand.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cosy Christmas chicklit, full of likeable characters.

Really felt for Beth, the main character, who had disaster after disaster when she is left to run her mother’s hotel over Christmas. A flu outbreak and the firing of a thieving chef means Beth is running the hotel practically single handed! Luckily some of the guests, including the handsome Nick and the feisty Noelle see Beth struggling and are on hand to help out.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my review.

[The Glass House Online Magazine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heart, Hope, and Healing - Everything You need from a Warming Christmas Story

I have to admit that reviewing this book feels a little odd to me.  You see, this beautiful book, so closely resembled my own life in so many ways, that I feel as if I have just stepped back from reading my own diaries.

A Mistletoe Miracle chronicles a hectic Christmas period at Everdeen Hotel as twenty-six-year-old Beth navigates managing her mothers' hotel during a blizzard over Chrismas. But the snow that is falling outside is not the only force of nature that will cause her stress over the festive period. Sparring rivalry between two gorgeous brothers will see Beth caught in a few situations that will test both her personal and professional resolve.

Much like Beth, my parents owned hotels when I was younger, so I grew up living, breathing and working in those hotels. Emma's descriptions of the life and inner workings of a hotel at Christmas time took me straight back to my younger years. The interaction with difficult chefs, the cleverly created characters that grace the dining rooms, and the hectic nature of the industry was so pin-point perfect that I could see smell and taste the memories of my younger years.

The entire cast is so intricately drawn, the descriptions of the hotels give a unique sense of place and the relationships are so well created that I feel like I have been living with these people all my life. To create such a well-rounded world in such a short space of time is a true talent. Jackson offers just enough characters to give the story real depth and truth, but not too many that you forget the importance each has to play in her story.

Beth, the main character, is everything you want from a leading lady. Caring, compassionate, flawed and broken. Her past has torn apart her resolve and her confidence, but when her mother gets stranded in a blizzard, she has to reach deep down to find some part of her that believes she can keep going. As a reader, all you want to do is wrap her in your arms and feed her the confidence she needs and as we watch her race around the hotel rooms, trying to be everything to everyone. With Christmas Day fast approaching, can she pull off the perfect flurries of festivities without her mum there to guide her?

The beautiful thing about this book is that no... she can't. At least not alone. This may be a romantic Christmas tale, but one of the themes that truly lept from the pages was that of community. In the most difficult of times, pulling together and helping each other is really the only way to get through a crisis.

Each guest in the hotel has a part to play, and I love the balance and juxtaposition of the competing personalities of each of them, but the friendship that develops between Beth and Noelle is one that truly struck a chord with me. As any hotel worker will know, there are just some guests who capture your heart... the warring brothers may well be competing for her attention romantically, but the love and friendship struck between Beth and her new friend from across the pond really does add a beautiful dimension to the book.

The writing is delicate and tender. The sarcasm in Beth's character paints humour onto the pages with such delicacy that laughter in the right places provides a lightness to some of the deeper, sad and angry moments. Interactions with the warring brothers will resonate with anyone who has ever had to deal with a sibling rivalry.

It has been a long time since I have found myself so charmed and full of love for a group of people. This book has wound its way into my heart and nestled in for the season. A truly beautiful Christmas book, full of heart, love, and honesty. I will miss my Christmas at Everdeen Hotel - somehow I feel I will look back and wish I could have shared a mince pie and mulled wine with them all as they huddled around the fireplace.It would be remiss of me to end this review without mentioning the hot and steamy sections that could have easily melted the snow outside the hotel windows... for those looking for a book with real heart, beautiful characters and steamy kiss or two... this is absolutely one to note down for your Christmas wish list.

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[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the synopsis for 'A Mistletoe Miracle' and it certainly sounded like just the kind of read I needed at that moment in time. A light hearted, fun, romantic comedy that would distract me from my own problems. 'A Mistletoe Miracle' was certainly all that and more. I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'A Mistletoe Miracle' but more about that in a bit.
I couldn't help but take to the character of Beth from the first time I met her. She returns to her family's hotel following the traumatic and disastrous break up of her relationship. It seems that her boyfriend wasn't who he was claiming to be and he was a tad economical with the truth. Beth ends up looking after the hotel following her mother's departure to look after a sick relative. Beth doesn't exactly have the best self confidence and she doesn't believe in her own capabilities. It was at this point that I wanted to jump inside the pages of the book to give Beth a huge hug. As you can imagine, whilst her mother is away, things start to go wrong and to say that Beth has been thrown in at the deep end is an understatement. Destiny keeps throwing Beth and Nick together. Nick being the gorgeous but grumpy pilot, whose grandmother is staying at the hotel as is he. There definitely seems to be definite chemistry between Beth and Nick and I was keeping everything crossed that Beth and Nick would get together in the end. Does this happen? Well you are just going to have to read the book for yourselves to find out as I am not going to tell you.
Oh my word, 'A Mistletoe Miracle' was a delight to read. It really was the tonic that I needed. It distracted me from my worries and at the same time I found myself chuckling away at random times as I imagined the different funny scenarios playing in my head. I soon became addicted to this gorgeous story and I found the book to be an unputdownable page turner of a read. The book wasn't exactly glued to my hand but it might as well have been because it travelled everywhere with me. I didn't want to miss a single second of the story. I just had to keep reading to see if Beth and Nick got the happy ever after ending that they both deserved. I managed to binge read the entire book over the course of the day, which is pretty good going for me. Usually I have the attention span of a gnat and I am easily distracted but not in this case.
'A Mistletoe Miracle' is superbly written. Emma certainly knows how you draw you into the story from the first word on the first page and once she has your attention, she will not let it go until you have finished reading the last word on the last page. She has created truly memorable characters- most of whom are impossible to dislike. I did find myself becoming far too involved in the story to the extent that I wanted to jump inside the pages of the book to sort out Beth's former boyfriend and give him a good slapping with a wet flip flop. Emma uses such vivid and realistic descriptions that I felt as though I was part of the story myself. Emma has written a corker of a book.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'A Mistletoe Miracle' and I would definitely recommend this book to other readers. I look forward to reading more from Emma Jackson in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.

[Anjana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was published almost two years ago, and I only just got around to it as part of my complete the backlist campaign! I should have just tried it then because it is a quick but potent read which I finished in one sitting, to my satisfaction.
I do not celebrate Christmas and consequently do not feel odd reading about it at any random point in the year, like now. The story is not precisely focused on Christmas celebrations itself but on the work that the hospitality department might have to put up with. The story begins with Beth hunkering down in her mother's hotel/home. A few guests checked in over the holidays, and everything seems normal until it is not.
Beth feels confused about her reactions to her old social life, having just broken up and is helping her mother out with small random things. Then things snowball (pun intended). It begins with the flu invading the staff, and then her mother is stranded away from the hotel. This is when Beth realises how much work her mother puts in on a daily basis. There are some unbelievable moments, but in this genre, such coincidences are more welcome than not. The ending of the chaos in the hotel is filmy, as is the final wrap up but cheesy as it was, it was fun. I liked some of the dialogues and liked almost all the characters, even the not-so-good ones, because they played out their roles well. No one went overboard in the helping department; people said no or even expressed their limits, and friends accepted it. This is something I rarely see acknowledged with an extended cast of people all lending a hand.
If given another chance, I would pick up another book by the author.
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.

[Nicola Clough · Rating 5 out of 5]

My word fantastic read from the first page totally hooked you and you wanted to keep reading to see what happened. Full of humour romance and plenty about friendship and new friends and Christmas. Perfect Christmas read such an easy read and can't believe how brilliant it was.
Beth returns home to the hotel get mum owns and runs abs she's not lived or worked there for years but she's had a nasty break up and feels she needs to be with her mum. Problem is her mum goes to help a family member in hospital and leaves Beth to run the hotel but her mum's gets snowed in and can't make it home and can Beth cope. She learns that a hotel reviewer is going to stay at the hotel to review it and the cook has to be sacked as she learns he's been stealing from them and can she cope with cooking for everyone and cleaning rooms as staff are off ill to. She also has someone called nick who staying at the hotel and she realises she wants to spend more time with him as she feels herself falling for him which she didn't want. But in-between all this she's having mince pie disasters and a friend goes into labour so will she get a good review or will it ruin them. Also will she fall for nick or will someone be trying to stop them. It could be a fun Christmas.
A perfect Christmas read and such a light easy read to.

[Jenn Webley · Rating 4 out of 5]

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An engaging, easy to read, Christmas themed romance. I was highly entertained throughout this festive read, with a well written, flowing style and a nice pace – I didn’t feel like the story plodded along or sped through details to get to the end. I loved how a sense of community was developed through the guests at the hotel and the main characters local friends too, what a darling place to spend the Christmas period I’d say.
Beth is a great leading lady, obviously been through some knocks in life that meant her self confidence was in need of a major boost but she is completely likeable and I did want things to go well for her. I have to say her spirit and dedication as impressive, I don’t think many people would handle things in the same way!
Always nice to have a yummy sounding romantic interest and Nick did not disappoint at all. I was a bit annoyed when I thought his brother might get there first though.
I would’ve loved to get to know a little more of the other guests, some were set up nicely and nothing much followed – maybe we are having to wait for a return visit? That’s be brilliant and I would read more.
Many Thanks for the opportunity to read and review. I would recommend this read for those romance fans looking for a nice cosy book.

[Susanne Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the first paragraph I instantly loved the humour of this fabulous book! Filled with a wonderful community feel, this gentle book introduces you to the fascinating character of Beth who struggles to overcome her fear of failure, whilst dealing with Nick who at first seems to be out to cause trouble, whilst his charming brother tries to woo her.
I loved the setting, the descriptions of life in the hotel were so vivid that you felt like you were there. Filled with engaging characters , their antics kept me entertained and enthralled throughout. It was great to see Beth pull together with the hotel guests and locals to save the day and share a wonderful Christmas and to see her build lasting friendships with some of the guests.
This book had everything that I look for in a romantic comedy, and I cannot believe this amazing book is a debut novel, I am excited to read more from this talented author. I love Heidi Swain’s books and I would say this is very much in the same vein, filled with an uplifting community feel, some romance and intrigue and some brilliant humour too.
Absolutely perfect! 🥰🎄❄️

[Roberta · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, a lovely gentle romance with Christmas spirit. It was well written, and easy to read. I only noticed one typo - sooth instead of soothe - which is pretty impressive.

The characters were sympathetic and seemed 3D. The story was full of gentle humour, alongside the (not too angsty) troubles the characters were going through. Beth was a great character, she’d obviously had her confidence undermined, but she persisted anyway.

It was amusing to see Beth and Nick being so awkward around each other. It came across as a real building of a relationship, even though it occurred across a short time.

Overall, this was a charming Christmas romance, and I’ll be keeping an eye out for more books by this author.

I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[CWills ✨ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

TW: Aspects of Gaslighting, Abuse. Death of a parent.

Your bog-standard quintessential Christmassy feel-good romance book, which I LOVE, I love cosy, fun festive reads like this one. I loved the setting, the snow, the feeling of Christmas, absolute pros in my book.

However, the whole meet-and-fall-in-love-two-days-later thing, has never been my cup of tea, but that’s not to say it won’t be someone else’s. It was quick and still enjoyable.

Also, WHY WAS THERE TENSION BETWEEN THE BROTHERS TO THE EXTENT THEY’D STOPPED TALKING UNTIL RECENTLY? And, WHY WASN’T IT EXPLAINED IN THE BOOK?

[Ray Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hotel Manager

Having been a Hotel Manager for 12 years, I certainly enjoyed this story.
I was a Trouble shooter, taking over rundown hotels and rebuilding them, often I had to sack all the staff and start again, so covered Bar, Kitchen, cleaning and sorting out problems, sometimes doing DIY in a closed section.
This story brought back many memories, thankfully no fires
Christmas was a special time, where guests would link up and form the atmosphere, always left me totally exhausted, but being a people person, I could never have spare time.
Thank you for the Memory trip.

[Shella Benitez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read months after the season and in the middle of pandemic Beth and Nick truly lights up the festivities and the current situation where all into. It's never too late to read a Christmas romcom in the middle of the year.

Picking up the pieces, doubting oneself ( never been enough) and the hard way of loosing a parents was Beth's and Nick's daily struggles. But with the help of each other and a little dash of Christmas miracle is all it needed.

Oh, and adangling Mistletoe.

[Annarella · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent Christmas romance, full of festive spirit, engrossing and entertaining.
I liked the great storyline, the lovely setting and the well thought cast of characters.
It's the first book I read by this author and won't surely be the last.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

[Meghan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jackson nails a wonderful holiday romance along with a perfect amount of teary eyed moments and laugh out loud ones too. I would definitely recommend this book to someone who is looking for a light hearted easy Christmas read to help you stay in the spirit of all things Christmas, including the stress of the holidays and the sweet moments of new love!

[Christine Galletly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought that this was a really nice enchanting story and it felt wholesome to be involved,

I thought that the group of characters gelled well together and they had great interaction too which worked so well with the story line.

The author has a great writing style and it worked well with the plot and gave it a great flow. It was an easy book to read and I found it to be a well developed and fun story too.

It is 5 stars from me for this one, I really enjoyed it - highly recommended!

[Rosemary Blake · Rating 5 out of 5]

A novel so real that you could be there

I feel as though I’ve been running a hotel. The heroine was thoughtful and deserving of our backing. An emotional read and an enjoyable Christmas.

[Dave Stanley · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great story

Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and cannot recommend it enough. I loved the main character and the storyline hence 5/5 stars.
I am so looking forward to the Authors next novel as this was her first.c
Thank you for great escapism into a lovely story.

[Zoe Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect festive romance! Paints a beautiful picture of Christmas with a heroine and hero to root for. I read this in summer and adored it. Will have to re read in winter too! Shall be buying all of Emma’s backlist plus her new release.

[Debbie V · Rating 4 out of 5]

A warm and festive read. Enjoyed this book and hope to see more from this author.

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[MRS R COX · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice little read

It was easy going and easy to read. Put more in the Christmas mood. Not too mushy and not too twee!

[Helen Dimmick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining and refreshing story

A refreshing and entertaining love story that had me captivated throughout. I couldn't wait to read it every day until I'd finished it

[Sam (Jude's version) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really heartwarming and a fun read!!

Overall I really enjoyed this book, Beth was such a fun character and it was just such a fun book to sit down and enjoy

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it, what a wonderful Christmas story, the characters, the Christmas atmosphere. Fabulous.

[♡ Jeri's Book Attic ♡ Jeri the Romance Bibiliophile ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

[Candyce Kirk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full review to follow soon!