About Me I am a retired librarian and I now support books and authors through my reviews.

I have always loved to read and I was able to share that love through my work as a public librarian for 22 1/2 years. I now promote literacy by reading, and then writing reviews. I love to support authors by sharing my reviews with others!

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Under the Mistletoe (Home to Heritage Book 5) by Tari Faris

Under the Mistletoe (Home to Heritage Book 5)
ABOUT THE BOOK

Sometimes the best Christmas gifts come wrapped in second chances…

Social worker Devin Hendrickson pours her heart into running Heritage's foster care support program, organizing magical Christmas events for families while trying to ignore her own abandoned heart. When her program faces shutdown, she'll need a Christmas miracle - and maybe the help of the one man who once broke her heart.

Logan Kingsley, the bestselling author behind the pseudonym Victor Holt, hides away in his cabin fighting writer's block and his forbidden feelings for Devin. But when three foster siblings capture his heart, he realizes he might be ready for more than just writing happy endings.

As Devin races to save her program and Logan struggles to finish his book, they discover they need each other—at least for the season. With three children's futures hanging in the balance, they must decide if they're brave enough to risk their hearts again. If they fail, it's not just Logan's career or Devin's program at stake - it's the chance at the family they never knew they wanted.

Can a Christmas-loving community coordinator and a reclusive author learn to trust in love again? Or will past hurts and present fears keep them from building the family they both desperately want?

"Mistletoe" delivers all the cozy small-town Christmas romance feels with a heart-warming story about chosen family, second chances, and the courage to fight for love. Fans of foster family dynamics, secret identity reveals, and Christmas community events will fall in love with Heritage and its enchanting cast of characters.

This sweet contemporary Christmas romance features childhood crushes, secret bestselling authors, Christmas charity events, found family dynamics, and enough holiday magic to make you believe in second chances. Content suitable for all readers.





MY THOUGHTS.....

"Heritage is more than a community. It's a family. We are here for you. Your parents are not the only family you have."

I'm thrilled to return to Heritage, Michigan again! Under the Mistletoe is set during the Christmas season, but it's so much more than a Christmas story. There's a powerful reminder of the need for, and importance of, caring foster families, and the poignant suggestion that families aren't determined by blood alone.

There's also a touching romance between two wounded people. Is there anything worse than feeling unloved or unwanted? I loved the progression of their relationship and the novel that allowed Logan to express his personal feelings for Devin. It isn't often that readers have the chance to enjoy and savor two romance novels at the same time!

Under the Mistletoe has endearing characters, take-your-breath-away romance, and all of the joy and emotions of the holiday season! There's also a delightful reunion with many characters from the previous stories! I loved this latest addition to the Home to Heritage series, and I recommend it to all who enjoy romantic Christian fiction.

I received a complimentary digital copy from Sunrise Publishing. There was no obligation for a positive
 review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars





ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Tari Faris has been writing fiction for more than twelve years. It has been an exciting journey for this math-loving-dyslexic girl. I had read less than a handful of novels by the time I graduated from college and I thought I would end up in the field of science or math. But God had other plans and I wouldn't trade this journey for anything. As someone told me once, God's plans may not be easy, and they may not always make sense but they are never boring.

In addition to my writing, I also work for My Book Therapy as a special project project manager and blog coordinator for LearnHowToWriteAnNovel.com and you can find me blogging over there on occasion.

​When I am not writing or working, I spend time with my amazing husband. We have been married for fifteen wonderful years and have three sweet children. In my free time, I love coffee, rock hounding with my husband and kids, and distracting myself from housework.
 


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Susan May Warren
 is the USA Today bestselling, Christy and RITA award–winning author of more than eighty novels whose compelling plots and unforgettable characters have won acclaim with readers and reviewers alike. The mother of four grown children, and married to her real-life hero for over 30 years, she loves traveling and telling stories about life, adventure, and faith.

For exciting updates on her new releases, previous books, and more, visit her website or connect with Susan on FacebookInstagram, or Twitter.


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