The Cowboy's Mistletoe Christmas

Sweet Water Ranch Western Cowboy Romance, Book 10

By: Jessie Gussman

Narrated by: Jay Dyess

Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's Summary

Previously titled Cowboys Don't Stand Under the Mistletoe

When Mack’s sister dropped her kids off with his dad in his trailer park, he knew he needed to step up and be an uncle. But he’d told his buddy he’d be in Sweet Water, ND over the holidays, so he takes the children and drives north. 

Angela Davis had been the sedate, good daddy’s girl all her life, doing whatever her parents wanted, even trying to trap a man into marriage to help them get out of debt. Mack knew of her past, and didn’t trust her, but he needed someone to help him with his nieces and she needed someone to help her put on the best Christmas festival Sweet Water had ever seen. 

Could they trust each other enough to work together? And what about that mistletoe kiss? 

©2020 Jessie Gussman (P)2020 Jessie Gussman

The dynamic duo nails it again!

Jessie Gussman is a fabulous storyteller. Every single story I have read/listened to by this author has been engaging, real and incredibly humorous. When devouring one of Mrs. Gussman's books, laughing out loud is no longer just a cute emoji, but an action that not only makes the book even better but relieves stress as well. The only bad thing about her books is that I cannot start one unless I have the time to finish it since I can't seem to put them down!

Jay Dyess is an amazing narrator! I have avoided many audiobooks because I really am not fond of having a monotone reader. Very few have met my expectations but Mr. Dyess exceeds them. His use of character voices is fabulous and in this particular book, his little girl voices are adorable! I would not hesitate to listen to anything recorded by him in future.

Sweet, clean and wonderful

I really enjoyed this heartwarming sweet romance. It depicts a very loving and unselfish uncle who takes guardianship of his two nieces after his sister leaves them to chase after a boyfriend (talk about reality) and his aging parents couldn't/wouldn't. It also depicts how people can change and that second chances are deserved. This was a fun read as you watched a slow romance form as well as a family.

Jay Dyess has quickly become a favorite narrator of mine. Jessie's stories and Jay's cowboy voice just belong together.

I received a free copy of this book from the author and have voluntarily left this review.

All the Feels

The author,Jessie Gussman, writes wonderful love stories filled with likable, flawed people and real world problems.

The narrator, Jay Dyess, does a fabulous job bringing the witty banter in this book to life. He is also quite good at keeping the listener engaged and aware of who is in each scene and which character is speaking. Dyess’s narration is smooth and almost invisible. He never gets between the reader and the story — yet, having said that, he had me totally sold that he WAS Mack, the MMC in this story.

Gussman and Dyess put together an incredible book experience. Her storytelling and his narration create magic.

Lovely

I especially loved the little girl's audio :)

So, I had tons of emotions with this book. When I finished the last book I knew Angela was getting the next one and I didn’t like it because I was upset with her. However, by the time I found out about the bet in this book (that’s what I get for not reading the blurb I suppose), I was all upset about the treatment of Angela. Talk about whiplash! Anyways, this book was pretty incredible. Showing that people can change and a focus on the minute by minute choices. I loved the Christmas theme too.

Wonderful!

“It’s hard work and determination that keeps a marriage together.”
What a wonderful story! Joy, love, and eccentric couple - What fun!
The twists and turns in the story left me breathless with laughter. “First time I ever said ‘kiss’ and the girl heard ‘marry.’” I highly recommend this book. The narrator is awesome!
I received a complimentary copy of this audio book for review. I was not required to write a favorable review. All opinions in this review are my own.

Sweet Heat

Sweet but with heat! Two imperfect people perfect for each other fall in love. This book is a great book to listen to or to read. It is clean but has heat to keep it exciting.

All the feels

Jessie wrote another story that hit all my emotions and Jay brought it to life! I swear I c no longer read one of Jessie’s books without hearing Jay’s voice in my head!
Mac and Angela’s story pulled me in and I did not want to stop listening! I laughed, I cried and I was throughly engaged in the story!
If you want to listen to a wonderful story narrated by an amazing man, grab this one or any other of the stories by Jessie!

Never make a bet

Another entertaining story by one of my favorite authors. I'm enjoying the brothers in this series and all the other characters as the series continues. Always a clean and sweet romance to keep me interested.

Angela’s Redemption

Angela first appears in The Cowboy’s Secret Romance and I really disliked her. I wasn’t prepared for her to return as someone that I would eventually be rooting for, but Jessie Gussman is an artist when it comes to crafting the human experience in a gracious and humbling way. I cannot wait for the next audio in this series to be released!

being forgiven

Loved the narrator and thought he did an awesome job. Love listening to this author's book because of the narrator. I really liked Angela and my heart hurt for her. She was really trying to live the Christian life and change. Some people were just mean and I hated the bet part of the book - that did not seem like a very Christ like thing to suggest or encourage. Mack wasn't my favorite but getting to know Angela seemed to change him. Forgiveness was a major theme in this book and the ending was really sweet.

Beautiful,sweet romance.

I loved this and I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending it!
This is Mack's story. He finds himself looking after his two nieces,when his sister leaves the country.
A chance meeting with Angela,who we first meet in The Cowboy's Secret Romance brings both of them together in a mutually beneficial relationship. Mack needs help with his nieces, Angela needs help with the Sweet Water Christmas Festival.
Jay Dyess is fast becoming one of my favourite narrators and as always, has done brilliantly,in bringing this story and these characters to life.