About the Book

I won my brother’s rival in a Date the Player auction… and had the best night of my life.

Davis Guidry is Orleans University’s starting rookie pitcher.

He’s handsome, charming, and an all-around flirt.

After spending a hot, spontaneous night together, we can’t seem to keep our hands off each other.

But our no-strings fun comes crashing down when my overbearing brother, who happens to be Davis’s biggest rival, catches us in action.

Even that seems to only make the fire burn hotter when we’re together.

And suddenly, our secret fling starts to feel like something more than either of us bid on.

Are these casual hookups between us just a fun way to pass my freshman year…

Or have we made the ultimate rookie mistake and caught feelings?

Review

I went in with low expectations for Rookie Mistake. I’ve tried in the past to read books by Maren Moore, and I have rarely succeeded. I’m not a fan of her writing style and was willing to overlook it to at least be entertained and have fun with this one.

I could be overthinking this novella; however, I wasn’t entertained. There’s really no plot at all, and the character felt surface-level to me. They could be exchanged with any other characters in a hockey book and the story wouldn’t change. It was also pretty cringe when Davis proclaimed that Zara wasn’t like any other girl.

Final Thoughts

Rookie Mistake has no real substance. It feels like every other book with this same plot just condensed.

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Summary

Everyone says “there’s no place like home”… well not for me.

When I’m forced to spend the holidays at home with my family in Strawberry Hollow, I have no idea how I’m even going to survive the week, let alone make it through my least favorite holiday… Christmas.

That is until I run into my childhood crush, and my brother’s best friend, Parker Grant.

Now, he’s the sexy, off-limits doctor in our small town, and nothing like the man I left behind six years ago.

While I hate the holidays, there is nothing that he loves more.

Well, other than a good bet.

Which is exactly what happens when we end up together under the mistletoe.

A bet that changes everything.

Review

I struggled with how to put my feelings into words for this one. The Mistletoe Bet was simply fine to me. I don’t have any major positive or negative feelings regarding it. It’s exactly how it’s advertised.

It’s a low stake short romantic comedy that feels cozy like Christmas. It’s perfect for anyone wanting to dive into a quick Christmas novella. The main characters are forgettable; but in the moment their romance is entertaining—mostly. I enjoyed the premise of Parker wanting to bring Quinn’s Christmas joy back. There are a few bumps, and the ending felt a rushed to me.

Final Analysis

The Mistletoe Bet is a novella with strong Hallmark vibes. The characters don’t stand out nor is their romance groundbreaking. However, it’s solid and does provide some Christmas spirit. Bonus points that it’s quick and easy to read.

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