This is my third book of the series and I am telling you that they just keep getting better and better. I will say that this one certainly had a "Hallmark Christmas Movie" vibe to it. Although it could just be that it's that time of the year.
Mix-Up Under The Mistletoe by Margaret Amatt
Series: The Glenbriar Series #11
Genres: Scottish

She’s always on the outside looking in, but his door might just be the one to open for her this Christmas.

‘Her name’s Tilly. Tilly Thorpe. She lives in London.’

To stop his family from speculating about his love life, travel company CEO Rafe Harrington casually drops Tilly Thorpe’s name as his girlfriend. After all, they’ll never meet – she’s just a name he saw on a rival company’s website.

But when Rafe arrives at his family’s home in Glenbriar for Christmas, he’s shocked to find ‘his girlfriend’ waiting for him.
He has some explaining to do and so does Tilly.

Why did Rafe’s family welcome her with open arms when she’s little more than a spy? Someone who’s trying hard to please her superiors, hoping it’ll bring some desperately desired happiness to her lonely existence.

Rafe isn’t a big fan of the festive season, but neither he nor Tilly can ignore their instant spark. With bad weather forecast, now is the ideal moment to discover some magic. Tilly’s never felt this at home anywhere, but none of it’s real, and that’s not why she’s here.

With time running short, can they seize this unexpected chance to fall in love not only with Christmas but also with each other?

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Review

Rafe Harrington runs a successful travel company and enjoys a stylish city apartment. With a loyal and hardworking team by his side, he’s shocked to discover that a London-based rival is sending spies to undermine competing businesses. While investigating the company’s website, Rafe notices a captivating smile among the staff photos—that of Tilly Thorpe—and finds himself unexpectedly drawn to her.

Rafe is an instantly likable character with a strong sense of justice and fairness. He’s a great boss and has earned the unwavering loyalty of his team. However, past heartbreak has made him hesitant about dating, though that hasn’t stopped his mother’s relentless matchmaking. To sidetrack her efforts, he invents a fake girlfriend—none other than Tilly Thorpe—assuming their paths will never cross.

Meanwhile, Tilly is fiercely loyal, hardworking, and barely scraping by as she commutes between her tiny London flat and an office where her talents go unrecognized. She’s completely unaware of her imaginary relationship with Rafe—until fate (and a snowstorm) brings them together at his family home in Scotland. Learning about Tilly’s tough upbringing and her yearning for a true family Christmas made her story even more poignant and heartfelt.

As the snow falls and the temperatures drop, the chemistry between Rafe and Tilly begins to sizzle. Packed with the magic of Christmas and the warmth of a close-knit family, this story is a perfect romantic escape that leaves you feeling cozy and uplifted.

I adored everything about this book, from its festive charm to the cameos by beloved characters from earlier Glenbriar stories. While it works beautifully as a standalone, reading the series adds an extra layer of delight. This is holiday romance at its best!

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