What do you think?
Rate this book
The Mistletoe Problem
Noah's winter holiday seasons tend to be busy but uneventful. Most of his time is spent running his mildly magical gift shop and trying not to obsess over Robin, his much too appealing seasonal employee. When Robin bursts into the back room of the shop to tell him that something is wrong with the mistletoe, Noah realizes this year is going to be a bit more interesting. But it's fine. All he has to do is retrieve all the spelled mistletoe before it causes kiss-filled chaos all over town while keeping his hands—and lips—off Robin. Simple, right? No problem at all.
55 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 7, 2020
22 people are currently reading
60 people want to read
About the author
Geneva Vand
11 books21 followersGeneva Vand has finally settled down for the long term in Chicago, IL, where her husband and two cats keep her company. Before that, you could mostly find her in Maine, Washington, or Idaho. Her loves include cross stitching, indie nail polish, and stories of all kinds.
Eventually, she decided to start adding her own stories to the world. So far she's sticking to romance. Her books tend toward light, low-heat escapism with a focus on LGBTQ+ characters.
Geneva loves to hear from her readers. Feel free to contact her by email or on social media. Visit her website to follow her blog and find book updates.
https://genevavand.com
https://facebook.com/GenevaVandAuthor/
https://twitter.com/GenevaVand
Eventually, she decided to start adding her own stories to the world. So far she's sticking to romance. Her books tend toward light, low-heat escapism with a focus on LGBTQ+ characters.
Geneva loves to hear from her readers. Feel free to contact her by email or on social media. Visit her website to follow her blog and find book updates.
https://genevavand.com
https://facebook.com/GenevaVandAuthor/
https://twitter.com/GenevaVand
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 44 reviews
November 30, 2021
A Very Short and Sweet Magical Love Story!
This one was just perfectly funny and filled with lots of humor! Would love to see a longer sequel about these two and what happens next!
This one was just perfectly funny and filled with lots of humor! Would love to see a longer sequel about these two and what happens next!
December 20, 2020
3,5 stars
This is cute and fun.
And totally harmless in a very good way.
I enjoyed the touch of magic and the mistletoe 'problem' the MCs need to sort out.
A lovely little story, perfect with a glass of something nice in front of a crackling fire.
This is cute and fun.
And totally harmless in a very good way.
I enjoyed the touch of magic and the mistletoe 'problem' the MCs need to sort out.
A lovely little story, perfect with a glass of something nice in front of a crackling fire.
November 28, 2023
This was a super short and sweet little xmas story with a little pinch of magic and a reeeeeally oblivious store owner.
December 9, 2020
This was cute. I love witchy magic and to have it be part of my Christmas just made me smile huge.
I loved the little nudge of magic and even more the super sweet happy ending.
I'd have loved this to have been a full length story, I really enjoyed the characters personalities and can only imagine what could go on in the store on a daily basis.
Fun.
I loved the little nudge of magic and even more the super sweet happy ending.
I'd have loved this to have been a full length story, I really enjoyed the characters personalities and can only imagine what could go on in the store on a daily basis.
Fun.
December 11, 2020
Cute little witchy holiday novella
December 31, 2020
A Joyfully Jay review.
5 stars
This is a silly, sweet story, just perfect for reading over a holiday weekend. Noah is a very present character — helped by the first person point of view — and the reader is dropped right into his frazzled, anxious, confused and besotted head as he can’t stop thinking about the kiss. He’s always had a thing for Noah. They’ve known each other for years, worked with each other for years, but while Noah can stare at Robin’s hands and imagine touching them or being touched by them, he can’t look Robin in the eye and ask him for a date. It would be … unprofessional! He’s Robin’s boss, which means Robin is off limits. Even if Robin felt the same way. Which, of course, he doesn’t. He couldn’t.
Read Elizabeth’s review in its entirety
5 stars
This is a silly, sweet story, just perfect for reading over a holiday weekend. Noah is a very present character — helped by the first person point of view — and the reader is dropped right into his frazzled, anxious, confused and besotted head as he can’t stop thinking about the kiss. He’s always had a thing for Noah. They’ve known each other for years, worked with each other for years, but while Noah can stare at Robin’s hands and imagine touching them or being touched by them, he can’t look Robin in the eye and ask him for a date. It would be … unprofessional! He’s Robin’s boss, which means Robin is off limits. Even if Robin felt the same way. Which, of course, he doesn’t. He couldn’t.
Read Elizabeth’s review in its entirety
December 1, 2021
This is an adorable Christmas read with a bit of magic and lots of love. The magic element isn't strong and just nice. Noah owns a gift shop with his secret crush and seasonal part timer Robin. Very soon after the start of the story it was found out that Noah has a mistletoe problem. His batch of mistletoe were 'cursed' and without spoiler, it basically make people get physical with each other. So both Noah and Robin had to manage the crisis by recalling all the mistletoe sold. Definitely a recommended Christmas short for readers looking for a bit of joy and sweetness.
December 7, 2020
Sweet
This was a really sweet story. I really hope we get more from these characters or even universe! Again another lovely story by Geneva
This was a really sweet story. I really hope we get more from these characters or even universe! Again another lovely story by Geneva
December 1, 2023
Cute short story with humour and some more mundane magic. Starts out very strong but doesn't end up blowing my mind. I'll be reading something else from this author.
December 14, 2020
2 stars for being sweet but unfortunately there is nothing else there. No real magic I’m afraid.
Read
December 8, 2020This is a short novella surrounding the magical shop, Charming, its owner, Noah, and his seasonal employee, Robin. Noah owns Charming and has loved it since he was a kid, “…trailing after my mom and looking at all the neat things on the shelves.” It also happens to be how he figured out that he has magical powers, when he saw a piece of fluorite in the window was glowing. “That’s how I found out we were witches and that we had magic. But magic wasn’t some big, powerful, showy force. It was gentle and subtle most of the time.” I loved that.
Noah has been attracted to Robin since they began working together but refuses to acknowledge it. He considers any type of attraction inappropriate, as he is Robin’s boss. When they receive a cursed shipment of mistletoe, things get pushed to the forefront. The mistletoe makes people, well, make out! While Robin tracks down everyone they sold it to and they make plans to collect it all, they accidentally fall victim to the mistletoe themselves and share a kiss. Robin is all about it, Noah is mortified. “It was not okay. t was hideously unprofessional and I should have been far more careful.” Despite Robin’s best efforts, Noah can’t get past it and starts acting weird – hiding out in his office and avoiding Robin.
And he keeps apologizing. “Look, I’m sorry about the kiss, alright?” He looked at me like I was especially stupid.” Hate to say it, Noah, but you are really testing his last nerve. They don’t see each other outside the holiday season so at times it was difficult to see why Noah was so adamant that they ignore the attraction.
They have to make pick-ups of the mistletoe and this throws them together even more. Robin is really trying to explain to Noah the mistletoe didn’t make them be attracted, it just sort of softened inhibitions. Robin has also had enough of Noah’s denials and apologies. “And for the love of God can we agree that the first one was totally mutual before I have to kill you in your sleep?” I really liked Robin.
Noah does eventually remove his head from his butt and listen to what Robin is trying to tell him. The mistletoe problem itself isn’t a horrible one and is pretty easily solved. The story was cute and holiday, a nice chaser for a longer story.
NOTE: This book was provided by the author for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Noah has been attracted to Robin since they began working together but refuses to acknowledge it. He considers any type of attraction inappropriate, as he is Robin’s boss. When they receive a cursed shipment of mistletoe, things get pushed to the forefront. The mistletoe makes people, well, make out! While Robin tracks down everyone they sold it to and they make plans to collect it all, they accidentally fall victim to the mistletoe themselves and share a kiss. Robin is all about it, Noah is mortified. “It was not okay. t was hideously unprofessional and I should have been far more careful.” Despite Robin’s best efforts, Noah can’t get past it and starts acting weird – hiding out in his office and avoiding Robin.
And he keeps apologizing. “Look, I’m sorry about the kiss, alright?” He looked at me like I was especially stupid.” Hate to say it, Noah, but you are really testing his last nerve. They don’t see each other outside the holiday season so at times it was difficult to see why Noah was so adamant that they ignore the attraction.
They have to make pick-ups of the mistletoe and this throws them together even more. Robin is really trying to explain to Noah the mistletoe didn’t make them be attracted, it just sort of softened inhibitions. Robin has also had enough of Noah’s denials and apologies. “And for the love of God can we agree that the first one was totally mutual before I have to kill you in your sleep?” I really liked Robin.
Noah does eventually remove his head from his butt and listen to what Robin is trying to tell him. The mistletoe problem itself isn’t a horrible one and is pretty easily solved. The story was cute and holiday, a nice chaser for a longer story.
NOTE: This book was provided by the author for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
December 8, 2020
I love Geneva Vand's books so I was thrilled to hear that she would be releasing a Christmas novella before the holidays. This is a warm and quick read about a magic shop called Charming and its owner, Noah, and his seasonal employee, Robin. Noah owns Charming and has loved it since he was a child before he found out that he had magical powers and that his family were witches.
Noah has been attracted to Robin since he was first hired but he refuses to cross the employer/employee boundary. After they receive a cursed shipment of mistletoe, his crush gets pushed to the forefront. The mistletoe makes people make out! Those scenes were hilarious especially after Robin and Noah find themselves making out underneath a cursed sprig. Of course, Noah tells Robin that nothing can happen because of their work relationship. Robin and Noah team up to track down every customer that purchased the cursed mistletoe. In the end, Robin convinces Noah to change his mind and both men end up with a wonderful gift just in time for Christmas :) I really enjoyed this quick and sweet holiday read :) As always, another perfect 5-star hit by Geneva Vand!
Noah has been attracted to Robin since he was first hired but he refuses to cross the employer/employee boundary. After they receive a cursed shipment of mistletoe, his crush gets pushed to the forefront. The mistletoe makes people make out! Those scenes were hilarious especially after Robin and Noah find themselves making out underneath a cursed sprig. Of course, Noah tells Robin that nothing can happen because of their work relationship. Robin and Noah team up to track down every customer that purchased the cursed mistletoe. In the end, Robin convinces Noah to change his mind and both men end up with a wonderful gift just in time for Christmas :) I really enjoyed this quick and sweet holiday read :) As always, another perfect 5-star hit by Geneva Vand!
December 31, 2020
Curses for smooches
An amusing story that has its pitfall in the most traditional of ways - lack of communication. Some cursed mistletoe (or is it blessed?) is making people act on their romantic impulses with those they meet under it. Revealing some unexpected things to others it also has shop owner Noah making out with his employee Robin and then immediately regretting it. With the busy season Noah needs Robin to keep working and indeed picking up all the mistletoe from the community they have to work closely together. But Noah is terrified he has crossed a line as an employer, while Robin keeps trying to talk to him about it as he runs away. Communication goes a long way to clear it all.up but until then Noah spends the story in quite the tizzy as he worries about his business and his actions and tries to fix Christmas.
An amusing story that has its pitfall in the most traditional of ways - lack of communication. Some cursed mistletoe (or is it blessed?) is making people act on their romantic impulses with those they meet under it. Revealing some unexpected things to others it also has shop owner Noah making out with his employee Robin and then immediately regretting it. With the busy season Noah needs Robin to keep working and indeed picking up all the mistletoe from the community they have to work closely together. But Noah is terrified he has crossed a line as an employer, while Robin keeps trying to talk to him about it as he runs away. Communication goes a long way to clear it all.up but until then Noah spends the story in quite the tizzy as he worries about his business and his actions and tries to fix Christmas.
December 28, 2021
Magic w/out feeling magical… 🪄😕
I was quite excited about this ☝️, magic, romance and intrigue. However, within it’s 55 pages it all came out rather flat. That’s the problem with short stories, they haven’t any time to “draw” you in. If they are not compelling from the onset, their time is already up ⌛️.
I guess that was the most disappointing thing about this short story is that it already came with all the necessary elements, but the words never stood out on the page for me. It’s not that it was a bad story, just for some reason even with all of the right elements, pleasant protagonists, a novel premise to a normally conventional situation, just came out flat.
I’m not damaged having read it nor am I disappointed that I did, it’s more that it had the opportunity to be more than it was for it’s 55 pages… 😕
I was quite excited about this ☝️, magic, romance and intrigue. However, within it’s 55 pages it all came out rather flat. That’s the problem with short stories, they haven’t any time to “draw” you in. If they are not compelling from the onset, their time is already up ⌛️.
I guess that was the most disappointing thing about this short story is that it already came with all the necessary elements, but the words never stood out on the page for me. It’s not that it was a bad story, just for some reason even with all of the right elements, pleasant protagonists, a novel premise to a normally conventional situation, just came out flat.
I’m not damaged having read it nor am I disappointed that I did, it’s more that it had the opportunity to be more than it was for it’s 55 pages… 😕
April 2, 2022
A Bulldozer Named Robin
Noah Bennet owns a magic book shop. It's the Christmas season so he is selling mistletoe again this year.
Unlike the previous years, these mistletoe are somehow "cursed", Noah's longtime seasonal salesclerk, Robin exclaims. People are kissing people, and not people they should be kissing!
Accidentally, Noah and Robin end up under some bewitched mistletoe and kiss each other. Robin is elated but Noah is confounded and conflicted.
This is a quick read. It's clever, humorous, lighthearted, and sweet. Great writing and imagination graces this magical tale. There aren't any steamy scenes and that's okay. If it was included, it just would've been gratuitous. I recommend this book.
Noah Bennet owns a magic book shop. It's the Christmas season so he is selling mistletoe again this year.
Unlike the previous years, these mistletoe are somehow "cursed", Noah's longtime seasonal salesclerk, Robin exclaims. People are kissing people, and not people they should be kissing!
Accidentally, Noah and Robin end up under some bewitched mistletoe and kiss each other. Robin is elated but Noah is confounded and conflicted.
This is a quick read. It's clever, humorous, lighthearted, and sweet. Great writing and imagination graces this magical tale. There aren't any steamy scenes and that's okay. If it was included, it just would've been gratuitous. I recommend this book.
December 1, 2023
3 stars
Noah runs a shop that caters to people with magic and people without. When it turns out that the mistletoe that they received is causing people to kiss when they might not necessarily mean to, Noah ends up kissing the employee he's had a crush on for awhile. When they have to work together to get the mistletoe back, Noah is concerned about what that will do for their working relationship.
This was cute, although kind of felt as though everything hinged on the mistletoe, so there wasn't much story outside of that. And Noah remained completely oblivious for far too long. I did appreciate that he was concerned about the power and consent, but it almost felt as though he belaboured the point.
Noah runs a shop that caters to people with magic and people without. When it turns out that the mistletoe that they received is causing people to kiss when they might not necessarily mean to, Noah ends up kissing the employee he's had a crush on for awhile. When they have to work together to get the mistletoe back, Noah is concerned about what that will do for their working relationship.
This was cute, although kind of felt as though everything hinged on the mistletoe, so there wasn't much story outside of that. And Noah remained completely oblivious for far too long. I did appreciate that he was concerned about the power and consent, but it almost felt as though he belaboured the point.
December 27, 2020
Short and delightfully sweet
This story was one big, goofy grin inducing collection of words and sentences, and I loved it. No angst, and all heart. It may not be high heat, but it had some steamy kisses, and some hilarious hijinks of the amorous sort.
The characters were absolutely charming. I want more.
This was well written and completely engaging. I am going on an Amazon search for more books by this author. This was the first book I’ve read by them, and they’re going on my must read list, for sure!
This story was one big, goofy grin inducing collection of words and sentences, and I loved it. No angst, and all heart. It may not be high heat, but it had some steamy kisses, and some hilarious hijinks of the amorous sort.
The characters were absolutely charming. I want more.
This was well written and completely engaging. I am going on an Amazon search for more books by this author. This was the first book I’ve read by them, and they’re going on my must read list, for sure!
Read
February 23, 2021I mean, this was fine? It wasn't very long or very in depth. A lot had already happened off-book so by the time we dip into the story it's all rather anti-climactic.
The mystery of people making out with randos was kind of funny, but that leaves a very scary and creepy storyline for the lady who kept kissing her dog. NO THANK YOU
I just read this and already forgot most of it, so ehh, but ymmv.
The mystery of people making out with randos was kind of funny, but that leaves a very scary and creepy storyline for the lady who kept kissing her dog. NO THANK YOU
I just read this and already forgot most of it, so ehh, but ymmv.
December 8, 2020
Gets right in the heart
This book is a really good easy read for this holiday season.
There’s a bit of a quest, some sweet moments that make you swoon and adorable main characters
The writing style and pace move you perfectly as the story progresses
Definitely pick this book up this holiday season
This book is a really good easy read for this holiday season.
There’s a bit of a quest, some sweet moments that make you swoon and adorable main characters
The writing style and pace move you perfectly as the story progresses
Definitely pick this book up this holiday season
December 18, 2020
3.5 Stars
This was a really cute holiday short with a bit of magic to make it fun.
TAGS
-- Holiday/Christmas -- quick easy read -- sweet -- paranormal/magic -- long time secret attraction -- boss/employee -- work place romance -- made me chuckle -- loved the MCs... Noah & Robin -- would have loved more -- under 60 pages (according to my kindle)
This was a really cute holiday short with a bit of magic to make it fun.
TAGS
-- Holiday/Christmas -- quick easy read -- sweet -- paranormal/magic -- long time secret attraction -- boss/employee -- work place romance -- made me chuckle -- loved the MCs... Noah & Robin -- would have loved more -- under 60 pages (according to my kindle)
December 19, 2020
Short Funny & Magical Romance
A sweet and amusing Christmas story with a little bit of magic thrown in. Noah was very uptight and Robin had to use a lot of persuasion to make him see what was right under his nose, that they were both lusting after each other and it had nothing to do with mistletoe!
A sweet and amusing Christmas story with a little bit of magic thrown in. Noah was very uptight and Robin had to use a lot of persuasion to make him see what was right under his nose, that they were both lusting after each other and it had nothing to do with mistletoe!
December 25, 2020
Magical, cute and sweet!
Magic mistletoe, secret crushes and holiday cheer.
Noah has crushed on Robin for a while, but as his boss, he can't act on it. But, when they get a shipment of spelled mistletoe, all bets are off.
Sweet, fun story. There was the mention of a throuple - wouldn't mind reading their story 🙂
Magic mistletoe, secret crushes and holiday cheer.
Noah has crushed on Robin for a while, but as his boss, he can't act on it. But, when they get a shipment of spelled mistletoe, all bets are off.
Sweet, fun story. There was the mention of a throuple - wouldn't mind reading their story 🙂
November 21, 2021
Delightful and fluffy Christmas book with just the right touch of magic. Noah owns a shop that sells items to magic and non-magic users. Robin has worked for him for a few years. They like each other but Noah seems to be reluctant to move forward.. until they get a shipment of mistletoe. A new to me author with such a light breezy touch. Very engaging read.
July 18, 2021
The Mistletoe Problem
By Geneva Vand
When a batch of mistletoe is cursed it causes issues for customers and the store owner.
This was short and sweet, but didn't have enough chemistry between them to leave warm feelings in my heart.
By Geneva Vand
When a batch of mistletoe is cursed it causes issues for customers and the store owner.
This was short and sweet, but didn't have enough chemistry between them to leave warm feelings in my heart.
January 2, 2022
Marvelous!
This is one of the cutest and sweetest stories of the season. I give it a two-thumbs up! The characters are completely adorable and I couldn’t help but fall in love with them. Happy holidays!
This is one of the cutest and sweetest stories of the season. I give it a two-thumbs up! The characters are completely adorable and I couldn’t help but fall in love with them. Happy holidays!
December 5, 2023
So creative! I've never read Geneva Vand before, but I'll definitely be looking to read their other books soon. I enjoyed the characters, and the romance was fine, but what really got me was how fun the paranormal aspect of The Mistletoe Problem.
December 9, 2020
Loved it
This was a very sweet story. I think it is called a light and fluffy read. Just what I needed after a long day. A sequel would be a great thing!
This was a very sweet story. I think it is called a light and fluffy read. Just what I needed after a long day. A sequel would be a great thing!
December 23, 2020
Perfect
Holiday themed without being Christmas, this was a cute story with no more sex than some smoking hot kisses. I loved the touch of magic and I really liked the whimsy.
Holiday themed without being Christmas, this was a cute story with no more sex than some smoking hot kisses. I loved the touch of magic and I really liked the whimsy.
December 23, 2020
Cute and fun!
December 29, 2020
I loved it!!!
I like the world the author created snd want more of it. Please tell me we will see more. It has such a great base for a series.
I like the world the author created snd want more of it. Please tell me we will see more. It has such a great base for a series.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 44 reviews