Once Upon a Christmas
In a town called Mistletoe Falls, the best stories aren’t found in books—they’re written on the heart.
Children’s author Emma Sullivan is famous for happy endings, but she can’t seem to write her own. Six months after losing her mother, crippling writer’s block has stolen her joy and her words, leaving her convinced her creative magic is gone for good. Meanwhile, dedicated principal Nathan Reid is healing from a divorce that taught him a painful lesson: his passion for his job is a flaw that pushes love away. He’s traded any hope of a relationship for the well-being of his students.
When the town’s cherished Christmas play is on the brink of cancellation, Nathan’s desperate search for a volunteer leads him to Emma’s cozy bookshop. A moment of impulse lands them in an unexpected partnership, forcing the creative storyteller and the practical principal to work side-by-side. Between chaotic rehearsals and weekend set-building, their professional collaboration sparks an attraction that’s impossible to ignore—and the entire town of Mistletoe Falls is taking notice.
This heartwarming holiday romance is a cozy blend of beloved tropes. You’ll love the Forced Proximity of their Christmas play collaboration, the charming Small Town Romance where the entire community plays matchmaker, and the sweet Opposites Attract dynamic between the artistic author and the steady principal. But at its core, this is a powerful story of a Second Chance at Love, where two people must learn to trust again, heal old wounds, and choose to write a new future together.
If you love the cozy, feel-good magic of beloved Christmas movies and emotionally rich, heartwarming stories, you’ll be swept away by Mistletoe Falls.
Perfect For Readers Who Love:
- Sweet Cozy Christmas Movie vibes in book form
- Small-town Christmas magic and community warmth
- Sweet, clean romance with emotional depth
- Second chances and healing love stories
- Holiday traditions and festive atmosphere
- Characters who grow stronger together
- Found family and supportive communities
Author’s Note
Once Upon a Christmas is more than a romance novel—it’s a Christmas experience designed to wrap you in warmth, restore your faith in love, and remind you that the best traditions are the ones we share with people who matter most. Pour yourself a cup of hot chocolate, find your coziest reading spot, and let me take you to a place where Christmas wishes come true and love really can conquer all.
Welcome to Mistletoe Falls, where every ending is happy and every heart finds its home.
Series Information
Book 1: Whisk Me Under the Mistletoe
Book 2: Once Upon a Christmas
Book 3: The Mistletoe Express
Book 4: Candy Canes & Sweet Dreams
Book 5: Wrapped Up in Christmas
Book 6: Jingle All the Way Home
Each book in the Mistletoe Falls series can be read as a standalone novel, but reading in order allows you to follow the interconnected community stories and watch beloved characters from previous books continue their happily-ever-afters.
Content Promise
This is a completely clean and wholesome romance featuring:
- Sweet, tender romance without explicit content
- Family-friendly language and situations throughout
- Characters who communicate respectfully and resolve conflicts maturely
- Traditional values celebrated alongside personal growth
- Christmas magic and seasonal traditions woven throughout
- A deeply satisfying happy ending that will leave you believing in love
