Liz Johnson’s newest book is a joy to read. I chose this book to review because she is one of my favorite authors. Meddling with Mistletoe earns high marks for its setting, delightful plot, and characters you will grow to love. It’s a multigenerational story brimming with Christmas cheer and a bounty of plot twists and turns. The romance that blooms between our two main characters, Whitney and Daniel, is equal parts fun and serious. We see them share a stroll through a holiday light display and feel their sense of awe and joy. They grow closer while selling Whitney’s delicious homemade pies at a local farmers’ market. At the mid-point their growing bond is disrupted by a backstory that threatens to tear them apart. All ends well, just in time for Christmas.

Aretha Franklin Sloan is Daniel’s meddling aunt. It’s easy to walk in her shoes and understand why she’s working so hard to micromanage Daniel’s love life. The story resembles real life when despite her best efforts, her plans go awry.

If you’re looking to pick up a genuine and satisfying romance novel with the expectation of enjoying a respite from crazy schedules then this book is for you. I read a print copy supplied by the publisher Revell in exchange for my honest review.