Mistletoe and Mishigas

Teachers in Love, Book 2

By: M.A. Wardell

Narrated by: Mark Sanderlin, Kirt Graves

Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

Beauty and the Bear. Can these opposites fake their way to something real?

Sheldon Soleskin should be having a horrible day. Even though he’s been unexpectedly transferred to a new school right before the holidays, has only one day to set up his new classroom, and just discovered his twin sister's been hiding an invitation to his ex-boyfriend’s Christmas Eve wedding, he’s still ready to take on the world with a smile on his face and a skip in his step.

Theo Berenson just wants to be left alone to his custodial duties. But when the chipper new first-grade teacher needs help moving furniture the Sunday after Thanksgiving, he's forced to do something he detests. Help. To make matters worse, Theo's overbearing parents are coming for Hanukah in a few weeks, and he's told them he has a boyfriend. Except he doesn't. Because who would want to date an oaf like Theo?

Working together, these opposites discover they might be able to help each other out. Agreeing to be each other’s dates, they become friends as they practice for their upcoming events. But when all the rehearsing starts feeling a little too real, and both men's pasts come roaring back to haunt them, will they be able to pull off the ultimate holiday masquerade?

©2023 M.A. Wardell (P)2023 M.A. Wardell

Definitely worth the read, highly recommend

This book was hilarious and excellently written. I thought this book would be cliche or corny but it wasnt at all. The author is creative and has uniquely spun the cliche of jaded lover meets chipper lover cliche, and the fake lovers to real lovers cliche. Having characters with diverse body sizes is also an inclusive decision. As a plus sized person, I felt represented. Booster is a weird nickname. Never got used to it. Cute ending. Steamy scenes throughout.

I didn’t want it to end!

Want a story with queer characters so real they feel like your friends? Look no further than Theo and Sheldon. The story was so heart warming with plus size and femme rep you will hardly see in any other mm romance. The spice made my ears red! The performance was so good I didn’t want it end. 10s across the board MA Wardell.

m|m + opposites attract

5/5 Stars 3/5 Spice

Tropes:
M|M
Fake Dating
Grumpy x Sunshine
Workplace Romance
Forced Proximity
Snowed In
Only One Bed
Opposites Attract
Mental Health Rep
Veteran Romance

🎧 Narration: the sound quality & production were so well done. both narrators were very easy to understand. i listened on 1.7 & felt like they kept the pace of the story. i loved how the narrators were able to really make their characters personality shine.

i absolutely adored this. i loved teacher of the year & this one did not disappoint. the story was precious - i love theo with my whole heart. we love an @ss man. & sheldon with this dirty mouth & purple nails was just his perfect match. i loved the grumpy/sunshine beauty & the beast vibe. overall just a swoony, steamy joy to read.

Finally got the audio, and it's great!

I got the book as soon as it got out, already read it twice, but I needed the voices for the full experience, and the audiobook was everything I expected. Sheldon's voice is soft and feminine in contrast to Theo's voice, which is deep and slightly hoarse. The narrators did an amazing job! Only thing I lamented is that Kit didn't do Marvin's voice for his cameo, but that's a little detail. Will be definitely listening to this many, many more times.

Sweet odd-couple redemption story

Loved the characters, the narration, and how they helped each other heal. Could have done without the text-messaging sound effects.

Steamy holiday fun

Mark Sanderlin and Kirt Graves are absolutely perfect as Theo and Sheldon. This was a wonderfully cute and steamy fake dating, friends to lovers romance.

Emotional Support Book to the Rescue

Man these two characters had some big things to face. It hurt my heart that one character isolated themself but can understand their need to. I was so happy to see him face the obstacles he faced individually and with the help of the new peppy teacher! The grumpy/sunshine was done so, so well here. I really appreciate when the sunshine character also has their own troubles to face and isn’t just a happy go lucky person without problems.

Sweet and steamy holiday romance

Love the opposites attract trope, and this one had all the heartwarming holiday feels along with a surprising amount of heat. A great listen! Narrators were excellent.

Beautiful 😭🤍

The story is absolutely beautiful, had me cry , laugh and sometimes feel all the feelings , such a beautiful story wow

Wow! I’m not crying…you are.

The narrators have done an amazing job bringing Matt’s story to life. This is the fourth time I’ve listened to this book. Talk about representation! It’s wonderful to read stories to which I can relate. Thank you MA Wardell for this amazing treat. It’ll remain a favorite for life. -PB