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Mistletoe Man
187 pages
A festive, forced-proximity romance where professional boundaries melt away during cozy winter nights.
What it feels like
This classic nineties category romance delivers a brisk, festive escape built entirely around crackling workplace tension and forced holiday proximity. The mood shifts seamlessly from the sterile frustration of canceled holiday plans to the cozy, snow-globe intimacy of winter nights spent together. It feels spirited and playful, driven by the friction between a stubborn workaholic and a heroine determined to maintain her boundaries. The prose is accessible and dialogue-heavy, keeping the focus squarely on the evolving emotional dynamic between the two leads. It is a perfect, lighthearted read for anyone who delights in the nostalgic charm of vintage contemporary romance, where professional negotiations inevitably give way to unexpected romance under the mistletoe.
- Mood
- festive
- cozy
- wintry
- crackling
- Tone
- playful
- romantic
- spirited
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- work-life balance · second chances · forced proximity · holiday romance · workplace tension
- The writing
- Accessible, dialogue-driven, and focused on the crackling tension between its central pair.
- The arc
- Moves from professional frustration and lingering resentment to unexpected festive romance and cozy intimacy.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic nineties category romances featuring forced proximity, holiday settings, and the classic workaholic-meets-their-match dynamic.
Content notes
- workplace power dynamics
About the book
MEMORANDUM To: Lindsay From: Daniel McKinley Subject: CHRISTMAS IS CANCELED!
Lindsay couldn't believe it. She was working on a major deal--with a very important client. Daniel McKinley. But Daniel was a workaholic and, even though it was almost Christmas, he insisted Lindsay drop everything and spend the holidays with him...talking business!
In fact, Lindsay shouldn't have been surprised. Three years ago, she'd dared suggest there was more to life than making money--and Daniel had fired her! But this deal was vital. She'd have to negotiate with Daniel--under the mistletoe if need be! As it turned out, Daniel had some unexpectedly romantic notions about how to spend winter nights with Lindsay....
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