REVIEW:

I have the perfect book recommendation to put you in the mood for Christmas stories and movies, Messy Under the Mistletoe by Ashley Farley. It is a novella that takes place during the holidays, and it’s so much fun, but it’s a mess, as the title says.

Sloane Delaney has been working hard all year long for a promotion at work, and on Thanksgiving weekend, she is handed a large project. It is an inopportune time, but if she can just pull it off, that promotion just might be hers. She finds Reid McAlister at a Christmas Tree Lot, the perfect model for her ad campaign. Let’s put it this way, he is perfect in every way!

The characters in this book are perfect. Well, some are not. They are all there for a reason, and they fulfill their reason for being in the book with perfection. I flat out didn’t like some of them, and I was definitely rooting for the Sloane and Reid team. I can’t tell you how it all worked out. You deserve to enjoy every delicious moment of this little gem of a book. 

The storyline is fast-paced since it is a novella. I enjoyed that immensely. There were not any boring or slow parts. I enjoyed my time with the characters and kind of felt like I was a mouse in the corner following them through the storyline. 

You may want to consider a copy of this book for your nightstand. Messy Under the Mistletoe by Ashley Farley is one of those books to take to your cozy bed with a hot cup of tea to enjoy until you finish it and drift off into dreamland. You might want to consider a few copies for stocking stuffers! Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

She needed a model. What she got was a mess—and maybe the love of her life.

Sloane Delaney is one big pitch away from the promotion she’s worked for all year. All she needs is the perfect face for her new men’s grooming campaign—someone who embodies every version of the modern man. When she spots a flannel-clad Christmas tree vendor with an annoyingly perfect jawline, she sees more than lumberjack vibes—she sees potential.

Reid McAllister would rather stay behind the scenes at his family’s tree lot than be anyone’s holiday fantasy. But when Sloane dangles a paycheck big enough to solve his money problems (and maybe win back the girl who dumped him), he agrees to play along. One kiss for the camera turns into something that feels dangerously real—especially under the mistletoe.
Now Sloane has a campaign to launch, a fiancé who’s getting suspicious, and a growing problem: she might have cast the wrong man in her real-life love story.

Now Sloane has a campaign to launch, a fiancé who’s getting suspicious, and a growing problem: she might have cast the wrong man in her real-life love story.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Ashley Farley writes heartfelt stories about women navigating life’s challenges. Her characters are mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives facing real-life struggles with resilience and grace. Best known for her Sweeney Sisters series, Ashley’s books have touched the hearts of readers far and wide.

A wife and mother of two young adults, for more than two decades, Ashley has split her time between Richmond and the Northern Neck of Virginia. Yet, a piece of her heart will always belong to the South Carolina Lowcountry, where she draws inspiration from the moss-draped oaks, coastal cuisine, and the warm, welcoming spirit of its people.