Maddie Hayward has spent three years looking for a husband, but the village is convinced she is destined for her close friend, Kit Mathison. Since neither of them wants a romance, Maddie hatches a plan to break the illusion of their "inevitable" match by entering into a fake courtship with Kit’s brother, Thomas Mathison.
A short read, typically taking 1–2 hours to finish. Reader Reception Download: Mistletoe Bargain with the Bill - Cor...
Kissing by the Mistletoe (Maitland Maidens): Lee, Cora - Amazon.com Maddie Hayward has spent three years looking for
Thomas has loved Maddie since they met but feels he cannot offer for her until he is financially stable enough to support a family. He agrees to the ruse to help her, even though he knows pretending to love her will be the hardest task he's ever faced—especially when his feelings are anything but fake. Genre: Sweet Regency Romance (Kisses-only). Part of the Maitland Maidens series, which can
Part of the Maitland Maidens series, which can be read in any order.
Fans of authors like Mary Balogh or Tessa Dare often enjoy Cora Lee's work for its balance of emotional stakes and lighthearted banter. On Goodreads , the book holds a steady rating for being a clean, satisfying holiday novella with a guaranteed happily-ever-after.