Why am I passionate about this?

Despite many years in retail, I really do love the holidays. I have a collection of nutcrackers that spills onto the floor—not that it stops me from buying at least one new one every year. I’m also fortunate to live in a village where I can walk to a bookstore, chocolate, and ice cream shops, all while admiring festively decorated neighborhoods. There’s even a green with a pretty gazebo that the village improvement society decorates for every season, and a sandwich shop that makes a turkey and stuffing sub for Thanksgiving!


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Mistletoe Kisses for Two

By Kate Berberich ,

Book cover of Mistletoe Kisses for Two

What is my book about?

Mistletoe Kisses for Two is a small-town, friends-to-lovers, sweet holiday romance—with cats! Lots and lots of cats. Do you like…

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The books I picked & why

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Kate Berberich Why I love this book

I adore this book!

I first fell in love with the charming Hallmark movie adaptation, filmed in Fort Langley, BC, home of the internationally famous Tiny Kittens rescue.

But the book is SO much better because it includes passages told in the first person by Ambrose the cat. 

By Sheila Roberts ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Nine Lives of Christmas as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

In this Christmas tale, two people are about to discover that when it comes to finding love, Christmas magic isn't enough . . . sometimes it takes a pesky orange cat named Ambrose

When a guy is in trouble, he starts making deals with his Creator . . . and Ambrose the cat is no exception. In danger of losing his ninth and final life, Ambrose makes a desperate plea to the universe. He'll do anything if he can just survive and enjoy a nice long, final life. His prayer is answered when a stranger comes along and saves him-and…


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Kate Berberich Why I love this book

I want to take my cat Toby and move to Wagtail!

Imagine a whole cozy village devoted to cats and dogs. That’s my idea of heaven. Wagtail at Christmas is just bursting with glorious decorations, old-world-style holiday markets, and fun things to eat, as well as a cozy mystery to solve. 

By Krista Davis ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Not A Creature Was Purring as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Inn owner Holly Miller finds it ruff staying cheerful over the holidays when the dead body of a beloved businessman turns up in the pet-friendly town of Wagtail, Virginia.


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Murder, Lies and Chocolate by Sally Berneathy,

Book 2, Death by Chocolate series.

Rodney Bradford comes into Lindsay's restaurant, offers to buy her small house for double its value, eats her brownies, and drops dead on the sidewalk in front. Next, her almost-ex-husband offers to sign the divorce papers, but only if she'll give him her small,…

Book cover of Christmas on Candy Cane Lane

Kate Berberich Why I love this book

Icicle Falls is one of those amazing towns where the setting is as much a character as any of the folks who live there.

It’s a cozy mountain town that remade itself into an Alpine resort, and boy, are they into Christmas! From their very own local Santa to the village tree lighting to the fabulous Christmas shop, I wish it was a real place so I could go visit.  

By Sheila Roberts ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Christmas on Candy Cane Lane as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

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Icicle Falls is the place to be at Christmas…

Everyone's getting ready for Christmas in Icicle Falls, especially on Candy Cane Lane, where holiday decorating is taken very seriously. Tilda Morrison, town cop, is looking forward to celebrating Christmas in her first house until she discovers that she's expected to "keep up" with the neighbors, including Maddy Donaldson, the inspiration behind the whole extravaganza. But this year, someone's destroying Maddie's precious candy canes! Thank goodness for the cop in their neighborhood.

Tilda already has her hands full trying to sort out her love life and fix up her fixer-upper.…


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Kate Berberich Why I love this book

I live in a tiny apartment with an even tinier kitchen that’s good for ordering takeout, and not much else, so I wasn’t sure I’d like a series about a so-called domestic diva. I was SO wrong—in a good way.

Sophie Winston is fun and down to earth, and her recipes are for familiar, comforting food. Plus, she has a cat named Mochi and a dog named Daisy, and lives in charming Old Town Alexandria.  

By Krista Davis ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Diva Wraps It Up as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The eighth mystery in the New York Times bestselling Domestic Diva series includes delicious recipes and entertaining tips!

The holidays are Sophie Winston’s favorite time of year. But this season, there seem to be more mishaps than mistletoe. First, Horace Scroggins tumbles from a balcony during his office Christmas party. Then, Sophie’s neighbor takes a fall from his ladder while decorating his roof with lights. But it’s the cookie swap that really starts her wondering who’s naughty or nice...

Sophie arrives at the annual event with high spirits and thirteen dozen chocolate-drizzled gingersnaps. But when an argument erupts and a…


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Trudy, Madly, Deeply by Wendy Delaney,

Human lie detector, Charmaine Digby, is psyched to put her ability to the test as the County Coroner's new investigative assistant. But she sure never expected she’d need it to solve a murder! Not until she got her first assignment. Interview the hunky doctor reporting the suspicious death of Trudy,…

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Kate Berberich Why I love this book

Dream Harbor is another of my favorite cozy small towns.

This series does run a bit spicey, but I love the town with all its cute little businesses, local festivities, and the families who live there.

Who wouldn’t want to spend the holidays at a Christmas tree farm? (Hint: the person who just bought one!)

By Laurie Gilmore ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Christmas Tree Farm as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe comes a #1 Sunday Times bestselling grumpy x sunshine Christmas romcom!

'A charming break from reality' Publishers Weekly

Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone.

Kira North hates Christmas. Which is unfortunate since she just bought a Christmas tree farm in a town that's too cute for its own good.

Bennett Ellis is on vacation in Dream Harbor trying to take a break from both his life and his constant desire to fix things.

But…


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Mistletoe Kisses for Two

By Kate Berberich ,

Book cover of Mistletoe Kisses for Two

What is my book about?

Mistletoe Kisses for Two is a small-town, friends-to-lovers, sweet holiday romance—with cats! Lots and lots of cats. Do you like Hallmark Christmas movies? Grab your favorite blanket and a mug of cocoa and settle in. 

Ted and Hollyn’s plans to spend the holidays playing Santa and Mrs. Claus at a series of charity events collide head-on with a hoarding case. Will all the kitties find homes for the holidays? Will Santa get all those special gifts delivered? And most importantly: will Ted and Hollyn get that kiss under the mistletoe? 

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