Book Review: Bells and Bows on Mistletoe Row by Emily Harvale

Bells and Bows on Mistletoe Row

by Emily Harvale

Amazon US / UK / CA / AU

It’ll take a miracle to make Juliet’s Christmas merry, but Mistletoe Row is the place to be when you need some Christmas magic.

The last person Juliet Bell expects to see when she returns home for Christmas is Harrison Bow.Especially with the most beautiful woman in the world by his side. Twenty years ago, Juliet and Harrison had the shortest romance in history, consisting of one date – and one blazing row. But Juliet will never admit when she’s wrong, and Harrison doesn’t forgive easily, so they haven’t seen, or spoken to one another since.

Harrison Bow vowed he’d never visit his grandfather at The Grange, again, or drive along Mistletoe Row, the scene of one of the unhappiest times of his life. He hasn’t been back for twenty years and he’s only here now because his brother pleaded with him to come. At least with his executive assistant joining him, he’ll be able to do some work.

But Juliet’s sister, Zoe and Harrison’s brother, Luke have some surprises in store for their elder siblings, and so it seems does Fate. After Harrison risks his life to save Juliet, the least she can do is be nice. The problem is, Harrison is hotter than the log fire in The Mistletoe pub, and when she’s surrounded by twinkling lights and softly falling snow, it doesn’t take long for her to realize she’s in love with the man she thought she hated. Even if he doesn’t appear to be in love with her.



My Rating:

Favorite Quote:

You're not getting any younger, dear, and I know it's all the fashion to wait these days, but wait too long and you'll find that ship has sailed. Mark my words. Your ovaries may be as plump as grapes today, but they'll turn to raisins soon enough.

My Review:

Emily Harvale is a sly minx and has given her tale such a clever title, with one family named Bow and the another named Bell and Mistletoe Row being the central street in their village.  So I have to wonder, which came first, the title or the characters’ names?  This was a quick and easy holiday-themed second chance romance with likable yet endearingly flawed and secretly pining characters, misunderstandings, a conniving vixen villainess, a dastardly and rich grandfather, and a loving family that doesn’t communicate.  The storylines were pleasantly entertaining, easy to follow and could easily be envisioned as a seasonal movie. 

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Author Bio 

Having lived and worked in London for several years, Emily returned to her hometown of Hastings where she now spends her days writing... and chatting on social media. Emily is a Member of the SoA, a PAN member of the RWA and a Pro Member of ALLi. She's an Amazon bestseller and a Kindle All Star. Emily loves writing and her stories are sure to bring a smile to your face and a warmth to your heart.

Emily says, "I write about friendship, family and falling in love. I believe in happing endings." When she isn't writing, she can be found enjoying the stunning East Sussex coast and countryside, or in a wine bar with friends, discussing life, love and the latest TV shows. Chocolate cake is often eaten. She dislikes housework almost as much as she dislikes anchovies - and will do anything to avoid both.

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