Blame It on the Mistletoe by Samantha Baca
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Advertising firm CEO Jackson is struggling to manage all of his new responsibilities after unexpectedly becoming his 5-year-old niece Sophie's guardian. He's particularly hopeless at styling her hair, so he decides to take Sophie to a local salon for professional help. Hair stylist Emily understands the struggles of single parenthood all too well after losing her husband to cancer 9 months earlier, so she agrees to give Jackson some pointers. She can't help being drawn to the sad little girl and the man she assumes at first to be her father, even though she knows she shouldn't get involved. When Jackson's assistant quits without notice a few weeks before Christmas, he impulsively decides to offer the job to Emily, believing that her quiet competence and organizational skills developed as a mom would make her a perfect fit. Secretly, he's also hoping for the chance to get to know her better after witnessing her kindness and compassion towards his grieving niece. Emily thinks he's crazy at first but can't turn down the opportunity when he offers to double her current salary. Being around each other all day, every day makes fighting their growing attraction difficult, but neither Sophie nor Emily's two young daughters are ready for them to start dating. Besides, as one of Jackson's employees, Emily is technically off-limits. Can a little mistletoe magic help them overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of blending their two families?
This super sweet, heartwarming story is sure to put readers in the holiday spirit. Even though the relationship between Emily and Jackson moved quickly, I could tell that their feelings for each other were genuine. In addition to their intense chemistry, the similar struggles they faced as single parents of grieving young girls created a strong bond between them. I loved that Jackson's niece Sophie and Emily's daughters Penelope and Gracelyn also bonded so quickly. They really did come together as a family, which was something I think they all needed to heal after their respective losses.
I highly recommend "Blame It on the Mistletoe" for all contemporary romance fans and look forward to the next book in the series.
*Review copy provided by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.
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