Lyla Payne

It's the most wonderful time of year, and that means two snowy and heartwarming new adult romances from "USA Today" bestselling author Lyla Payne!

Two Stories of Holiday Romance

Mistletoe and Mr. Right

Lisa ✩ @lifeinlit

3.5 stars!

Mistletoe and Mr. Right is made up for two novellas: Mistletoe and Mr. Right and Sleigh Bells and Second Chances.

We had the pleasure of reading the first story, Mistletoe and Mr. Right, last Christmas and reviewed it then. Check out our review for Mistletoe and Mr. Right to see our full thoughts on the adorable first story!

Today we will be sharing our thoughts on the second story, 
  Sleigh Bells and Second Chances.



Becca and I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing Mistletoe and Mr. Right when it was first released last winter. At that time, it was only that one story. Since then they have added the second story, Sleigh Bells and Second Chances, which I jumped at the chance to read after enjoying the first novella so much. SB&SC is the story of Christina, who happens to be Jessica’s best friend, (Jessica is the MC in Mistletoe and Mr. Right, in case you weren’t sure. ;)) ), and her Christmas holiday, which she is forced to spend in London with it’s hottest band, instead of vacationing somewhere warm with her family. It’s her job, so she doesn’t have a choice. But what makes it even worse: the lead singer is her ex. She had a summer fling with him, after which he up and left. It took her months to get over him, so working with him will be a challenge. Little does she know this Christmas holiday will be a load of chaos, to say the least.


“I’ve learned the hard way that pain isn’t something that goes away, or eases, because we pretend it’s not there.”
I really enjoyed this story. When comparing these two stories, I think I connected with Jessica in M&MR on a deeper level, so I ended up liking that story a bit more. Christina was a tougher character for me to really relate to. I did enjoy the band aspects though, as music in books is a bit of an obsession of mine. Though there were some scenes on the sexy side, they were very minimal and low on the steamy scale. I did enjoy the chemistry between Christina and Cary, it just took me a little bit to really buy into their romance. I also really liked her extended family. They added a lot to the overall story on a much sweeter side.

This is definitely the perfect read for this time of year. I adore Christmassy books, and this was no exception. The Christmas feel, mixed with the chilly temps and warm beverages, makes for a very enjoyable reading experience. If you’re looking for a fun Christmas story to read over the holidays, I would definitely recommend this set of adorable novellas. Both are sure to brighten your Christmas spirit, as well as bring about the warm fuzzy feelings.
 
(Thanks to Bloomsbury USA Childrens for the review copy!)

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Two tales of holiday romance from USA Today bestselling author Lyla Payne, where lost love is found in the nick of time, and Mr. Right could be just under your nose! Mistletoe and Mr. Right Jessica takes a flying leap and follows her Irish boyfriend home for the holidays, sure that Ireland will provide the perfect backdrop for the beginning of their happily-ever-after. But it turns out the only person making the trip worthwhile is the local farmhand, who has a way of showing up when Jessica needs him most . . . and least. Sleigh Bells and Second Chances Christina Lake does not want to be away at Christmas, but it's her job to babysit one of London's hottest bands...even though she had a fling with the band's lead singer, Cary, that never officially ended. Maybe London is exactly where she's supposed to be to get the perfect New Year's kiss . . . if Cary can find a way to prove himself before the clock strikes twelve. *** Fans of Lyla Payne will love this Christmas package of two holiday novellas, a vacation getaway to snowy Ireland and romantic London that makes the perfect gift.

Mistletoe and Mr. Right Two Stories of Holiday Romance

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