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The Trouble With Mistletoe: Heartbreaker Bay
The Trouble With Mistletoe: Heartbreaker Bay | Jill Shalvis
The Trouble With Mistletoe is the second in New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis's Heartbreaker Bay series, featuring her trademark gift for humour, warmth and romance. Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Debbie Macomber, Nora Roberts and Marie Force. If she has her way... Willa Davis is wrangling puppies when Keane Winters stalks into her pet shop with frustration in his chocolate-brown eyes and a pink bedazzled cat carrier in his hand. He needs a kitty sitter, stat. But the last thing Willa needs is to rescue a guy who doesn't even remember her... He'll get nothing but coal in his stocking. Saddled with his great-aunt's Feline from Hell, Keane is desperate to leave her in someone else's capable hands. But in spite of the fact that he's sure he's never seen the drop-dead-gorgeous pet shop owner before, she seems to be mad at him... Unless he tempers 'naughty' with a special kind of nice... Willa can't deny that Keane's changed since high school: he's less arrogant, for one thing - but he doesn't even remember her. How can she trust him not to break her heart again? It's time to throw a coin in the fountain, make a Christmas wish - and let the mistletoe do its work... Want more warm, funny romance? Check out the first Heartbreaker Bay novel, Sweet Little Lies, visit gorgeous Cedar Ridge, spellbinding Lucky Harbor or experience some Animal Magnetism in Sunshine, Idaho in Jill's other unforgettable series.
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wanderinglynn
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Mehso-so

It was just okay. Mostly forgettable and I probably won‘t read the others in the series.

But more importantly, I finally got reindeer for my #winterreadathonwordbingo 🎉

Book 7 for #winterreadathon
#holidayromancebingo animal companion
#pantone2022 perfectly pale

Andrew65 Well done 🎄🎄🎄 2y
Clwojick Great colour match! 2y
peanutnine Nice 🦌🎄☺️ 2y
DieAReader Great job!🥳🥳🥳 2y
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kimmypete1
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One of my favorite holiday reads. #WinterGames2021 #TeamGameSleighers

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Verity
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Pickpick

Not my favourite Christmas read of the year, but still a lot of fun and really quite festive.

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Verity
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Just in from the library!

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Clwojick
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Finished four audiobooks yesterday! The Trouble With Mistletoe was my favourite. I‘ve devoured a good chunk of the series this month. I‘m loving it! ♥️

#merryreaders #wintergames2020

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kimmypete1
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Watching The Trouble with Mistletoe, one of my favorite Hill Shalvis books! #WinterGames2020 #ReadNosedReindeer

MidnightBookGirl Oooooooh!
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kimmypete1 It was cute!! You should watch! 4y
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kimmypete1
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I read this one a few years ago, but saw it on hoopla on audio and snatched it up. Just as amazing as the first time I read it. If you‘re looking for fun, swoons romances I highly recommend.

#WinterGames #SlayBells #HolidayRead @midnightbookgirl

Eggbeater How did the bike rack assembly go? 5y
kimmypete1 @Eggbeater It went well! Less than 90 minutes and other than getting the connector piece stuck inside the hitch when I tested it to see if it fits it went smoothly (I accidentally pushed it in too far and it got stuck). 5y
MidnightBookGirl I do love a Shalvis romance! 21pts! (edited) 5y
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Gissy
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Mehso-so

3rd book read to complete 1st challenge of HP winter magical readathon. I was supposed to read a 500 pages book but I read 3😉This is an ok to so-so story for me but I know many people will love it because is cute, funny, lovely scenes with cats & dogs (love Pita the cat & her owner aunt Sally) sexy scenes and a lot of romance.Funny scenes between lovely friends but sometimes I felt boring with Willa's character🙄 too long to take a decision😕3⭐️

Chrissyreadit Are you settling into your new home? 5y
Gissy @Chrissyreadit Yes, I'm in my new home, surrounding by boxes without furniture yet in most of the rooms (it will take time) but very happy. I'm reading more since I'm here🏡🎄📚❤️❤️❤️❤️ 5y
Chrissyreadit ❤️🎉❤️🎉 5y
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kimmypete1
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Was jonesing for another Christmas audio, saw my favorite Shalvis Christmas novel, and snatched it up. So far it‘s just as good the second time around.

#WinterGames #SlayBells @MidnightBookGirl

MidnightBookGirl Very cute pic! 1pt!
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Lea
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I can always count on Shalvis to deliver a steamy romance with great characters. Willa has to get past her abandonment feelings to accept love. The angst drags on a bit because there isn‘t much else hanging up their hea. Lots of good Christmas cheer and this group of friends is amazing. #readwomen #romantsy #holidayreads

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Jen_Reads
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I‘ve been struggling with reading anything for the longest time. I start a book and don‘t finish. Not because it‘s bad. They‘ve all been great. My mind just won‘t let me relax enough to focus. I want to try and get a few Christmas themed books read this month and can‘t decide on which one. I‘ve read a few pages in each and can‘t choose.

AmyG I enjoyed Seven Days of Us. Fun read. 6y
Jovy I‘ve only read Seven Days of Us and it was ok for me. One Day in December sounds interesting though! 6y
gradcat I haven‘t read any of those, but I‘m having mind-wandering problems too...maybe it‘s the season? 6y
tracey38 Jill Shalvis books are always great, quick reads for me. I'm reading Hot Winter Night now. Well, not NOW, as I am at work unfortunately... 😯 6y
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bookishbunny
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The female friendship here is wonderful and, at times, hilarious. They are so supportive of each other. This also goes for the men in this core group when present. Petunia is so much fun. She is either the antichrist or a sweet cat depending on if you ask Keane or Willa (respectively). And, of course, there's the romance between Keane and Willa - touching, hilarious and steamy in turn. If you're looking for a fun read I'd recommend this series.

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mcipher
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Last post, I promise - but I‘m glad I did a couple so I could show it all off. 😝 I am SO excited for these books - I need another Xmas romance to round out my holiday reading, I can‘t wait to read World War Moo (it looks so funny!) and even a yoga book! And the best Rudolph quote on a bookmark. Thank you Nicole! You are awesome at Secret Santa-ing!! ❤️😊👏
secretsantagoespostal #wintersolsticebookexchange @MrBook @BookBabe @Avanders

GondorGirl Yay! I'm glad you liked everything. I had so much fun shopping for you! ❤ 7y
mcipher @GondorGirl You really nailed it!! Thank you so much. 🤗 7y
MrBook Wonderful! 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 7y
Avanders 😍😍 7y
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intothehallofbooks
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This series is all standalones, but I'm glad I read #1 first. Features Willa and Keane who aren't really a second chance romance, but sort of more like a redemption story. Turns out they went to high school together but he didn't realize he broke her heart (not a spoiler). Love the entire cast, love the humor, love the pet cat. Love that both are business owners-Willa's pet shop is amazing -> she specializes in pet daycare + weddings! #romantsy

mcipher Sounds like a nice winter vacation read. ❤️ 7y
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MidnightBookGirl
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My goal was to get to 8k Litfluence by the end of May (in time for #BEA17) but somehow I surpassed that goal without realizing it! Thank you, Littens, for being the very best community a bookworm could ever want! Now, I'm going for 10k! #littens #Litsy

DivineDiana Whoo hoo! 👏🏻📚👏🏻📚 8y
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Jas16 Yay!!👏📚🎉 8y
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MrBook 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!!!! 7y
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MidnightBookGirl
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Enjoying some yummy eats and a good beer while I read and wait for my friend. Monday has been awful, but this is helping!

Suzze Mmm. Porter or stout? Hope the rest of your day is great! 8y
LauraBeth Here's to good eats, good brew and good friends 🍻 8y
MidnightBookGirl @Suzze it was The Answer Solan- Bourbon Burrell Ages Dark Barleywine with Coconut, Coffee, and Vanilla Bean. It's delicious! @LauraBeth yes! 8y
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AvidReader25 That beer sounds amazing! 8y
BooksForEmpathy I'm that beer rings all my bells!!!!! Wow!! 8y
mcipher Sounds like something from extreme beer fest! There are so many fun ideas for beer, I love it. 👍 8y
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MidnightBookGirl
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Reading on my phone while the Hubs and I wait for out takeout Bonchon.

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Daughter-of-words
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So true!😂

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JaneJane85
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This is a definitely must read! After #sweetlittlelies and getting to know Willa, this book is a must to read about her and her HEA. She's a owner of a pet grooming shop and surrounded with animals she ❤️, friends whom she ❤️ and vice versa. She's implementing her no man policy when Keane Winters walked through her shop carrying a pink carrier. #kindle #ebook #romance #jillshalvis #goodbook

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TsundokuAleax
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While picking out books for my #CupidGoesPostal Valentine I just could not help getting something for myself. Thank god for used book stores otherwise I would have no money.
#ValentinesBookExchange

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balletbookworm
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#bookmail package #2 from @HarperCollins was a surprise holiday package from the @avonbooks Addicts team 💗 - three contemporary Christmas romances, some Hershey's kisses, and a wineglass! (Booze and juice from my own stock) And to complete the surprise, a copy of Searching for John Hughes arrived from @harperperennial in the mail! Thank you so much, Olive! 😽 I need to keep track of my requests in a better fashion. #newyearresolution

LeahBergen Lucky you! 8y
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sammisho
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Perfect holiday read! Jill Shalvis is becoming my favorite romance author.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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sammisho
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I was told today that I look like a "party girl". Its 9pm on a Friday, I'm in bed wearing doctor who pjs, with a cup of tea. oh yeah, its lit. ?

Michelle_mck I like your Friday nights lady! 8y
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theonlysisjohn
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Because it's that time of year. Need I have any other reason?

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Josephines_Library
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So I finished book of one in my December TBR and yeah I know it's not December yet but I couldn't help myself they all looked so good sitting in a pile on my desk lol. so now on too book two. Nothing like a Heartbreaker Bay novel to make the season more jolly 😍😉

#romantsy #swoonworthyheros #tistheseasontoread

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Josephines_Library
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my TBR for December.. although I've already dug in starting with Till Death. So far...it's really, really good.

#romantsy

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Heather_Allen
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Really cute so far! 🎄

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ParagraphsandPetticoats
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❤ Willa & Keane Forever ❤
5❤'s!!! Loved this book and can't wait to start the next one! #OSRBC #romansty

Read my full review at : paragraphsandpetticoats.blogspot.ca

Josephines_Library Wasn't it fabulous !?!?! I so can't wait for Elle's story.. you know it's going to be fabulous with the tension between her and Archer 😍 8y
ParagraphsandPetticoats Oooh yeah! I love Rory's story too!! Totally reminds me of her Lucky Harbour series. 8y
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Julsmarshall
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This is a sweet romantic story, the perfect antidote to a noisy, difficult work day and a confusing, obnoxious world we live in. Not exactly life changing but the perfect escape. I loved living in their world for a few hours 😄just the right amount of steamy too!

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Julsmarshall
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Reading a Christmas book while waiting with Max to hand out candy! Yes, that is a glass of wine and a striped orange and black spider toy. We each have our own fun 😄🎃👻

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EmilyChristine
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Another Christmas book! Kinda looking forward to Christmas now. Another good one by Jill Shalvis. I admit, my favorite character in the book is Petunia the cat. But everyone else was good too. This is Book 2 of the Heartbreaker Bay series.

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EmilyChristine
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I love this cat. And Jill is describing a cat perfectly. Hehehe

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Libraryninja25
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Another great story from Jill Shalvis. 📘📘📘📘📘giving it a 5! Willa and Keane's story is hot and heartwarming.

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ParagraphsandPetticoats
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Looking forward to reading this soon!

Libraryninja25 You're gonna love it. 8y
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ReadingChick
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“But then you went ahead and told me you‘ve read Harry Potter.” She hesitated and considered him. “Which one?”
“All of them.”
She covered her face and moaned miserably. “All of them,” she muttered. “I‘m a dead woman. You‘ve just killed me dead.”
“I read a lot,” he said, trying to improve his odds. “Not just Harry Potter.”
“Making it worse . . .”

Excerpt From: Shalvis, Jill. “The Trouble with Mistletoe.” HarperCollins, 2016

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BooksPieAndCoffee
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How can you NOT love Jill Shalvis' writing after a hilarious passage like that!? 😂😂 #readromance

suomi 😂😂 8y
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reading.in.brussels
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Sweet story, with funny moments and relatable characters. Jill Shalvis is always a win for me. Loved the book! Looking forward to the next ones in the series.
#JillShalvis #HeartbreakerBay #TheTroubleWithMistletoe

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AnnieReads
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Finished this gem this morning. I can always depend on Jill Shalvis for a fun and sweet romance. :)

Lauren_reading Can't wait to read this one! Her books are so fun, as is her blog! 8y
Varshitha I love her books too.. I pick up one of her books when I have read a intense book.. 8y
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reading.in.brussels

The book I'm reading next - The Trouble With Mistletoe, by an author whose books always make me laugh - Jill Shalvis. When I discovered her books, I went on a rampage and read most of them. She's an excellent story-teller. Her characters are usually fun.
#JillShavis #TheTroubleWithMistletoe #HearbreakerBaySeries

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BooksPieAndCoffee
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My plans for this dreary Friday:

Finish up The Trouble With Mistletoe, work on my TBR for October, and drink lots of tea and coffee under the warm covers today. Michigan is getting too cold for me already. 📚🍰☕️ #FridayReads

Reviewsbylola Sounds like heaven. 8y
Bookish_B Yes please! 8y
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GRgenius
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SHOULD old acquaintance be forgot?
In this case...the answer is yes, most definitely!

With characters that will touch your heart, and a story that will set your night on fire (in more ways than the obvious), this is a must read for Contemporary Romance fans in the adult reader category.

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EloisaJames
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I was lucky enough to read this book pre-pub, and it's wonderful! The heroine is snarky, vulnerable, and owns a pet store. The hero, in her words: 'A guy stood on the other side of the glass, mouth grim, expression dialed to Tall, Dark, and Attitude-ridden." And then she recognizes him... totally fun!! #romantsy

AnnieReads My copy is arriving from Amazon today. So excited to read it! 8y
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BooksPieAndCoffee
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Current situation:
Favorite yoga pants, my current amazing read, a giant bowl of mac & cheese, a good chocolate bar, and my favorite newest reading playlist jamming in my headphones! My Saturday night in is sorted! 📚🍰☕ #readromance

BethFishReads Wine & popcorn! 8y
BooksPieAndCoffee @BethFishReads Yesss, very Olivia Pope!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 8y
DebinHawaii Sounds like a perfect Saturday night to me! 👍😀🍴📚❤️ 8y
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Jade_Eby
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Had a chance to be an early reader for this book and again, Jill doesn't disappoint! Heartbreaker Bay series is fantastic for the quick, romance hunger you may feel.