2021 Christmas Scavenger Hunt Round Robin: The Mistletoe Contract

Welcome to the next stop in the Christmas 2021 Round Robin Giveaway!

Here’s how it works: At each author’s blog post, you will find a question that can be answered by checking out the free Amazon preview of their book. Provide the answer on the entry form. Note: You must answer the questions for every author in the round-robin to be considered to win. First place is a $250 Amazon gift card, second place is a $150 Amazon gift card, third place is a $100 Amazon gift card! Giveaway closes December 12, 2021, at 11:59 PM EST. [Note: these prizes are USD values. If you are not a U.S. resident, you will get a gift card from the Amazon store for your country; however, it will be valued at these USD amounts.) At the end of my post is a link to the next blog, who will provide a link to the next blog, etc., to the very end.

The Mistletoe Contract is my debut novel. I had so much fun writing Nate and Meredith’s story and hope you’ll enjoy it, too. Here’s a quick summary of my Christmas romance novel: Nate Rutledge is acting CEO of his family’s company but he needs a Christmas miracle. When Meredith Mitchell walks in his door to conduct a forensic audit, he firmly believes that God sent her as an answer to his desperate prayer. But Nate and Meredith have history. Eight years ago, Meredith fell in love with Nate but the only thing he gave her for Christmas was a broken heart.

When Nate proposes a marriage of convenience, she refuses. At first. But Meredith is in need of her own Christmas miracle. At first, they are at constant odds. But the more time they spend more time together, old feelings are rekindled. As Nate slowly breaks down the walls Meredith has built around her heart, she slowly learns to trust again. Is their modern-day marriage an answer to both their prayers or is it a disaster waiting to happen?

My Christmas romance, The Mistletoe Contract, is based on a lot of my personal experiences growing up in a small town in New York State. I miss the snow on Christmas day, the roaring fireplace, and all the baking we did with Mom.

In one of the scenes, Nate takes Meredith to McAdenville, NC. This is an actual town about 20 miles south of Charlotte. Every Christmas season, the entire town is decked out with Christmas lights and decorations. People turn off their headlights, roll down their windows and kids stick heads out the cars to look at all the Christmas lights. Christmas carols blast from loudspeakers scattered around town. Small shops are in the main square, selling hot chocolate and pastries or you can stroll through the center of town and do some Christmas shopping. It’s very Hallmark!

Meredith doesn’t like Christmas and Nate makes it his mission to change her mind not only about Christmas but about him. Their relationship starts off on shaky ground because of their history. As Meredith and Nate navigate their way through the potholes of the past, they both have a lot to learn about forgiveness and second chances.

McAdenville is a North Carolina regional tradition for thousands of families every year. What are some of the traditions your family participates in? Food, ornaments, favorite movies, matching Christmas pajamas?

Here are a few pictures of McAdenville – if you’re in the Charlotte region during the holidays, you really need to stop by!

For every one that comments on this post, you will be entered to win a copy of The Mistletoe Contract. The winner will receive their choice of a signed paperback or a digital version. Sorry, only US addresses are eligible to receive the paperback copy.

Let’s begin this scavenger hunt! Go to the book on Amazon at this link. You will be taken to The Mistletoe Contract and will have no problem finding the answer to the question in the Look Inside.

Find the answer to this question:

What is Meredith’s occupation?

When you have the answer, FILL OUT THIS FORM and head on to the next blog!

Thank you so much for visiting! The next author on the tour is Linda Brooks Davis, who is telling us all about her Christmas book A Sojourner Christmas. You can find it at this link. Remember that the round-robin will end on December 12th at 11:59 PM EST!