num_pages: 384
description: In the tradition of Avon's successful anthologies, four of our brightest mystery and romance authors unite to bring us a wonderful collection of Christmas mysteries and tales of romantic suspense, with each author's unique style enriching this fantastic and seasonal compilation. Following the success of such anthologies as "The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown" and "Motherhood is Murder," we have now brought together the best of both genres in one delightful collection of Christmas tales. In the expert hands of four unsurpassed storytellers, "the season of giving" takes on an air of mystery. Get ready for a stockingful of shocking--a potent holiday punch spiked with surprises, a hearty dash of romance and a twist of murder!The incomparable Christie Ridgway sends a shy, lonely teacher on a mundane pre-Yuletide errand that becomes the most daring, dangerous, and titillating adventure of her life. Award-winning mystery master Katherine Hall Page's plucky sleuth Faith Fairchild discovers a Christmas miracle that comes wrapped in deception. Judi McCoy's spirited career girl Claire St. Germaine receives a truly magical gift with very mysterious origins. And Rebecca Mayfield, the delightful creation of Joanne Pence, discovers the hard way that Santa isn't always a saint.Filled with Christmas surprises, mystery, romance, and suspense, this will make the perfect gift for both romance and mystery fans.
language: English
title: Mistletoe and Mayhem
titlecomplete: Mistletoe and Mayhem
genres: Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Holiday, Mystery, Anthologies, Romance, Christmas, Contemporary Romance
ratings_count: 131
awards: awardedAt: 1104566400000
name: RITA Award by Romance Writers of America
category: Romance Novella ("Out on a Limb" by Christie Ridgway)
publisher: Avon