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The Trouble with Mistletoe: A Heartbreaker Bay Novel

The Trouble with Mistletoe: A Heartbreaker Bay Novel

byJill Shalvis
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Elias D.
4.0 out of 5 starsWhen Keane meets the adorable shop owner
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2017
Willa Davis runs her own pet shop and supply company and not only helps animals in anyway she can, but also those who she employs. Having a rough life of her own for so long, she can’t help but take others under her wing and get them on their feet.

Keane Winters runs his own contracting and construction company. Always on the move and always working on a project, he doesn’t expect a long-lost aunt to show up with her devil of a cat for him to look after. In need of some serious help (and maybe a permanent pet sitter), Keane finds himself in Willa’s store.

When Keane meets the adorable shop owner, he can’t help but notice her attitude. What he doesn’t know (or can’t seem to remember) is that Willa is part of his past. Unlike Keane, Willa knows and remembers exactly who he is, and how he had snubbed her so long ago. She may be just as attracted to him now as she once was, but she refuses to fall for his charms and let him hurt her again.

The more Willa snubs him, the more intrigued Keane becomes with her. He needs to figure out why she seems familiar to him, and why she seems so upset by his presence. The more they’re thrown together, the more difficult it becomes for them to fight their feelings for one another. They may have a past to dig through and sort out, but once they do, they’re free to discover their potential.

This was such a fun and sweet holiday read. I loved the critters, the whole gang from Sweet Little Lies making another appearance, the chemistry between Keane and Willa, and much more. This story reminded me of watching a feel-good, holiday, Hallmark movie. The love blossoming between the characters, the romance of the season, and the festive ambiance sprinkled throughout the pages just left me feeling warm and fuzzy. I couldn’t get enough!

What makes this story even more exciting is the fact that Passionflix is debuting Mistletoe as a feature film for the holidays beginning this Friday! Personally, I can’t wait! I feel like I’ve been waiting to see this movie since they announced it several months back. If you haven’t signed up or become a Founding Member yet, check out this post on their Facebook page for more info!

If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, do yourselves a favor and go meet Keane and Willa now if you haven’t already!
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Maureen O.
2.0 out of 5 starsRepeat, repeat, repeat
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2019
I’m not a writer, I’m an avid reader. I hate to critique anyone that can do something so well. Jill Shalvis is a really great writer. As one of her readers this one just didn’t work for me. I was excited to read the second book of this series because I enjoyed the first book immensely. Unfortunately, the second book was really difficult to keep reading. It seemed as if the first 3 chapters were written and then repeated over and over and over again until the author had her required number of pages needed to submit. Willa and Keane briefly met in high school, he stood her up for a dance, Keane had no memory of this, Willa was heartbroken he didn’t remember, she forgave him. They both had commitment issues & crappy childhoods. They reconnect over a cute cat he’s taking care of for a sick aunt. They are crazy attracted to each other, physically and emotionally, and can’t keep their hands and mouths off one another. This was all pretty much covered by chapter 3 and was then repeated ad nauseam until the end. That was it. That was the whole book. There was a creepy ex-boyfriend that made a brief appearance via text that gave me hope that there might be something happening, but nope...never to be heard from again. I will read the third book and hope that there is more meat to the story, let’s be honest an actual story and plot.
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Ladee Aqua
5.0 out of 5 stars A Jill Shalvis Book Is A Great Gift We Give Ourselves!
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2017
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Other than eating my favorite carrot cake, reading a Jill Shalvis book is sweetness galore! I LOVE her books and her creative dialogue, that always includes animals, is hilarious.

Willa Davis, Owner of South Bark Mutt Shop is happiest when she's up to her elbows in suds and puppies. After an exhausting early morning bathing six rambunctious puppies, before the shop's opening, she has no idea what is in store for her, as a stranger rings her bell. Tall, dark and stunning, carrying a cat carrier, he is desperate to board his aunt's cat so he can get to work.

When Willa recognizes him as Keane Winters, her high school crush who stood her up for Sadie Hawkins day when she invited him to go with her, she feels those humiliating emotions all over again. But Willa can never resist challenges where pets are concerned and she agrees to keep the cat for the day.

This wonderful story evolves fluidly as Willa and Keane discover the value of friendships and a searing passion of love. I highly recommend this special book!
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Marsha
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5.0 out of 5 stars A touching romance
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2017
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Return to Heartbreaker Bay once again for The Trouble With Mistletoe, a story full of the craziness of really good friends, a sense of self-made families and that completely awkward moment when you discover that yeah, you really can fall in love and make it work.

Willa and Keane had a past, sorta – except that Keane totally didn’t remember it. That alone should put him in the “”men are dogs” category, except Willa really likes dogs more than Keane at the beginning of their story. But, truthfully, the guy kind of grows on you. Really, it’s difficult to keep a straight face with a completely hot guy carrying a bedazzled pink cat carrier with an ongoing feud, or war, with his aunt’s cat… and the cat is winning, but you knew that would be the case. That thin line between love and hate pretty much sums up Willa and Keane’s beginning, and Keane and Petunia’s (Pita) relationship for certain. That spark of attraction is hard to miss, even if each is trying desperately to do so.

Willa and Keane both had troubled childhoods, each in completely different ways but still that sense of being abandoned by your parents for whatever reason never truly goes away. It has shaped them, given them issues that aren’t easy to overcome, and perhaps gave them that “I want this but I’m afraid of this” attitude that gets them both in so much trouble. It won’t take long before you see through the shields they both put up to see the real person that is in hiding.

I had such fun with their story. Love isn’t the easiest of emotions, although we certainly wish it were. Watching Willa and Keane work through their individual issues, and deal with the other’s as well is an emotional journey with a few pit stops for laughter, tears and some sexy good times. I love this style of series where there is a community of friends who make up the entire series, and we get to know them a little bit more with each story. Friends rarely stay in the background, especially when they’ve got your back and Willa’s friends are no exception. I’m enjoying getting to know them all a bit better with each visit I make to their world.

If you enjoy a love story full of emotions, some difficult to face, really good friends and a continuity to relationships in a series – then you’ll love The Trouble With Mistletoe. I would highly recommend this story and the series to any Romance reader. I always feel like I’m stepping into Finn’s pub and catching up with old friends, and when a story can give me that comfortable feeling I’m going to stick with it all the way.

I own a Kindle edition of this story.
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Kam Brook
5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2016
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4.5 stars

I’m a uber fan of romantic comedies because I love to laugh and I adore happily ever afters.

In The Trouble with Mistletoe, readers will laugh over the woes Keane faces with Pita; his (Pain In The Ass) aunt’s (turned his) cat. It’s a love-hate relationship but they do reach a point where she retracts her claws and allows him into her kitty heart. Someone else also allows him to enter their heart –Willa.

Willa had many walls put up, but thankfully Keane’s tearing down skills don’t just apply to his house-flipping business. With a little love and a WHOLE LOT OF PATIENCE, he helped her see they were perfect together. Pita, too. 😀

Really, how could she not let this man in…..all the way in! He’s hardworking, smart, handsome, takes care of his family, friends, and loves Frosted Flakes for supper. Come on, he’s the total package.

And Willa? She would do absolutely anything and everything for those who matter to her. Even Eddie, the homeless man living in her alley, was a recipient of her kindness. She decorated his “home” with Christmas lights. She brought him food. She’d take him into her home, if he actually would accept the offer.

Two generous, loving people finding love on the holidays. What could make a better Christmas story than that?!
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Donna Ferriola
5.0 out of 5 stars The Trouble with Mistletoe
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2016
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This was a touching story in the Heartbreaker Bay series with Keane and Willa finding out that true love and commitment to each other was possible if they opened their hearts. It was from the moment Keane walked into her pet shop with his aunt's kitten, Petunia he had lost his heart but did not know it yet. Willa was loving and giving to all lost souls because she had been there and knew how it felt to be alone. Her core group of friends Archer, Sean,Spencer, Finn and the girls, Elle, Pru and Haley were also her family. Having been in the foster care system until she was eighteen did not teach her how to have a loving relationship and Keane was basically thrown away by his family for being too much trouble was the same way. This was unchartered territory for these two but Keane showed her the way and won her over. It was a touching love story of lost souls who found love inspite of themselves and their insecurities. I like how her friends were always there for her and bailed her out of a previous bad relationship that ended when they caught him and had him thrown in jail. Since Keane and Willa got their happily ever after in this book, I cannot wait to read Elle and Archer's story next.
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Sweetpea
5.0 out of 5 stars Like this couple, like the animals, like the Christmas theme.
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019
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I have read all of the books in this series so far and there really isn't one that I don't like, it's just a matter of degrees. I have even read some of them a second time. They're a quick read and lots of fun.

I like this couple a lot, like the animals, like the Christmas theme. I just wish we would see more of Keane in the subsequent books of the series.

This is a fun series with the fountain and Eddie and all the great characters. Jill really paints a great picture. Most of the main characters do have tragic pasts, but the secondary characters are LOL funny. It's kind of hard to figure out in what order these books are meant to be read but I made a list according to publishing date and that seems to be making sense so far.
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M. Reynolds
5.0 out of 5 stars This Heartbreaker Bay series is a WINNER!
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2016
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I am loving this series from Jill. Willa Davis, owner of South Bark Mutt Shop is a lover of all pets. She also rescues people living on the streets; something she can relate to early in her own life after being in foster care. Her heart has been broken by men in her past and she refuses to let anyone in. Enter Keane Winters....a man from her past. He comes to her shop with his Aunt Sally's cat Petunia; aka Pita. He is convinced that Pita hates him, but is pet sitting for his aunt Aunt Sally whom he would do anything for. Willa remembers him from a past experience in high school that didn't end well. He doesn't remember her at all. Keane is a self made real estate developer and has the alpha male persona down pat. He has also been hurt in the past, but underneath he is kind hearted to the 10th degree. Want to see how their complicated relationship evolves? Willa's friends protect her and her heart to the ultimate degree, but they all agree that Keane is a good guy. Will she give him a second chance? This book will take you through the ups and downs of a complicated relationship. Mix in some humor and hot sex and you have a book that is difficult to put down.
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Books are the best!
5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE this new series
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2016
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Okay….I’m just going to say it. I LOVE this new series! I have been to San Francisco before, years ago, and now I am feeling like I need to go back to go on a scavenger hunt to find Jill Shalvis’s inspiration for her Heartbreakers Bay warehouse-turned-community. The relationships between the characters make me want to be the next one brought into the fold.
Willa’s a self-made woman; she has worked hard to get where she is and she still helps others who are having a hard time. Keane has also worked hard to create his own construction/restoration business, (yummmm, construction worker!) who doesn’t recognize Willa from high school when they reconnect. He needs a cat sitter (I’m a sucker for an animal lover---or in this case, someone who will take in a relative’s cat while his aunt travels). He runs into Willa at her pet store looking for someone to watch the cat while he works. The chemistry is instant on Willa’s part as Keane is the one who stood Willa up for a Sadie Hawkin’s dance in high school.
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D. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2016
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This was great. It's a wonderful story about Willa and a young man Keane she had a crush on in high school that ended up bad. He needs her help with a feisty cat named Petunia that he has renamed Pita. His Aunt Sally has asked his help taking care of Petunia because she is having health issues. Willa runs a pet grooming store. Mayhem, risk of heights, scary ex boyfriends, cats use of shoes for a litter box, tough as nails friends and laughter ensue... this book was a great read. I read it in one day. My favorite line... you just missed on me in public... you'll have to read the book to find it. I loved aunt Sally. She's a wonderful aunt and love how Eddie..he's the homeless guy that lives in the ally near Will a shop and the Pub where everyone hangs out always sneaks up with words of wisdom. This is a heart warming story with lots of laughter which I come to crave in Jill Shalvis' books. I ways feel like I'm there with the characters living in their world.
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Angie Reed
5.0 out of 5 stars she loved her animals and her friends
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2016
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Willa Davis had a rough childhood. As the owner of South Bark Mutt Shop, she loved her animals and her friends. Those things were important to her and stuck. Keane Winters walks back into her life. The boy who stood her up all those years ago in high school and he didn’t even remember her. Keane didn’t have the best childhood either. Something he had in common with Willa. I loved the sparks between these two and each of them figuring out that they can love and depend on each other for the long haul. Add in the spice of one temperamental cat and some nosey but loving friends and this book had me laughing through this entire story! Can’t wait for the next one
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Kasey H
5.0 out of 5 stars Epic Romance
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2017
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I bought this book on my own, without prompting this is a totally honest review. My love for Jill Shalvis books started several series ago, however; heartbreaker bay is my favorite.
Willa is such a sweetheart that you feel like you know her from page one. She runs a pet grooming business and has had a rough start in life. She is a mentor and a wonderful friend, who is basically the opposite of Keane. At first you think he's this bad boy type but he seriously is a puppy when it comes to Willa.
If you want a spicy romance with all the sweet feels, this is it. A sure page-turner in true Jill Shalvis fashion. I was hooked after the first book of the first series. You won't regret this purchase :)
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