Wishing for Mistletoe
Setting: Michigan, 2024
On Sanctuary Island, Ariel Highbridge seeks refuge from crippling writer's block and a disillusioned heart. As a writer of Regency romances who's been betrayed by love herself, Ariel struggles to weave tales of romance when her own faith in it has frayed.
Tom Fuller is a devoted schoolteacher and a widower, whose life orbits around his daughter Shauna. He has sworn off the possibility of new love. Yet, the arrival of their enchanting neighbor stirs an unexpected warmth in both father and daughter's lives.
As the island's Yuletide enchantments weave their spell, Tom and Ariel find themselves drawn to each other. Ariel's burgeoning belief in love and Tom's tentative steps towards healing suggest that perhaps, this Christmas, they could write a love story of their own.
But their fledgling romance will soon face its ultimate test, and it will take the magic of the season and the island's charm for their love story to prove the most enchanting tales don't end—they simply transform into new beginnings.
Awards & Recognitions
- Finalist, Selah Award (contemporary romance category)
Endorsements
“Robin Lee Hatcher’s Wishing for Mistletoe is a heartfelt romance perfect for the holidays. Her novel is my first visit to the fictional town of Sanctuary, and it’s a delightful enticement to read the rest of the series. Her sweet love story is best enjoyed with a cup of hot chocolate and a Christmas cookie or two—and if you can arrange a snowfall, that would be perfect. I finished this satisfying blend of love and hope against the quaint backdrop of Sanctuary Island with a smile on my face.” — Beth K. Vogt, award-winning author of Dedicated to the One I Love
“Charming and delightful with all the feels you want in a Christmas novel, Wishing for Mistletoe is a must for your holiday reading.” — Rachel Hauck, New York Times Bestselling author
“When I pick up a Robin Lee Hatcher novel, I know I will be entertained, but what I love most is that I’m also edified. Ariel’s recognition of God’s hand of guidance in her life, even in the challenging and painful moments, resonated with me long after I finished the story. And something else . . . Hatcher inspires me to believe in happily ever afters. Wishing for Mistletoe is a true delight from beginning to ahh-inducing end.” — Kim Vogel Sawyer, bestselling author of Bringing Maggie Home
“If you’re looking for a book to get you in the Christmas spirit, Wishing for Mistletoe will do the trick. When struggling Idaho author Ariel Highbridge arrives at quaint Sanctuary Island on Lake Huron to work on her next book, she meets her neighbor Tom Fuller and his young daughter Shauna. Unable to write, Ariel turns back to God as she grows closer to the widower and his daughter. Has the Lord brought her here for a reason, or just a season? This sweet story of faith and family touched my soul. The obstacles against Tom and Ariel were real, but their faith and the Christmas spirit brought them together. Grab your mug of hot chocolate and enjoy this story!” — Lenora Worth, NYT bestselling author
“In Wishing for Mistletoe a romance blossoms between a blocked author, retreating to Sanctuary Island for inspiration, and a widower who’s uncertain about surrendering his heart again. Hatcher expertly weaves a gentle romance while exploring the role of faith in decisions both big and small. Grab a cozy blanket and snuggle up with this heartwarming, romantic tale!” — Denise Hunter, bestselling author of Before We Were Us
