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Mistletoe Moments by Stephanie Wood | Book Review

Sep. 03, 2024

Mistletoe Moments by Stephanie Wood | Book Review

The Christmas on The Close series centers around a neighborhood of 12 homes nestled in a cul-de-sac, with each book unfolding in the lead-up to the Christmas holidays. Every family has a unique story to tell. Book 5 focuses on parents Veronica and Owen, along with their teenage son, Travis.

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Mistletoe Moments by Stephanie Wood
Series: Christmas On The Close #5
Genres: Christmas

You are invited to spend CHRISTMAS ON THE CLOSE where each of the neighbours are celebrating in their own special way.

Veronica and Owen are looking forward to a happy Christmas on The Close with their friends and neighbours.
Their son, Travis, is due to take some important exams, but will he be able to concentrate when a serious crush derails his schedule?
As their fortieth birthdays approach, some significant celebration will be required, but how can Veronica agree to Owen’s life-changing request?

The fifth standalone episode of ‘Christmas on The Close’ shows how sharing a treasured life with someone does not necessarily result in sharing the same treasured dreams.

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Veronica and Owen are nearing their fortieth birthdays and are eager to celebrate these milestones in grand style. However, when they start discussing their plans, it becomes clear that they have very different ideas. Owen’s suggestion is a big ask that would significantly disrupt their lives, and Veronica can easily find plenty of reasons why it’s not practical. At the same time, their son Travis is supposed to be focused on his exams but finds himself distracted by a crush on the girl next door.

I really sympathized with Veronica as she weighed the many reasons why Owen’s idea wouldn’t work. It was clear that Owen wasn’t seeing things from her perspective. I could also relate to teenage Travis, who is juggling worries about his future with the excitement of his first crush. Mistletoe Moments is the fifth book in the Christmas on The Close series, and although it’s my first, you can definitely enjoy these books as standalones.

With just over 100 pages, this novella is perfect for reading in one sitting. The fast pace and relatable characters make it a delightful holiday read.

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About Stephanie Wood

Stephanie Wood

I write contemporary fiction in the form of novels, novellas and short stories.
I have two series of linked standalone stories; one is a collection of Greek holiday reads called Aegean Sun and the other is Christmas on the Close which is set in a suburban cul-de-sac and reveals what is happening in each of the neighbours’ houses over the festive period.
I live in Lancashire where I have a large garden which takes a lot of maintenance, but I also enjoy reading lots of different genres and watching the soaps Emmerdale and Neighbours because I love character-based stories.

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