Mistletoe & Mayhem - A Holiday Romcom Sparkling with Chaos

Miles A. Bennett

Summary

When Fairview’s Christmas parade starts to unravel, two reluctant volunteers are pushed into the spotlight.

Ethan Caldwell lives by schedules and neat checklists. Every light must line up, every float roll on time, every detail under control. Nothing rattles him more than disorder until Leo Alvarez shows up with glitter in his hair and a grin that promises trouble.

Leo thrives on improvisation. To him, a crooked candy cane float is part of the fun, and laughter matters more than symmetry. The last thing he wants is to work with Fairview’s most serious planner but the mayor won’t take no for an answer.

Between missing costumes, a snow machine gone rogue, and a Santa who can’t stand steady, Ethan and Leo are stuck side by side. Late-night cocoa runs turn into long conversations, sharp arguments blur into teasing, and rivalry slowly shifts into something neither expected.

But can a man who craves order and a man who invites chaos really meet in the middle? Or will the holiday madness pull them apart before the lights dim?

***

Part of the Happily Ever LOL series, this standalone romcom delivers laughter, heart, and a guaranteed happy ending.

Welcome to Happily Ever LOL a collection of standalone romantic comedies with a playful twist on love. Each story throws two men together in the most unexpected places: a quirky small town, a hectic office, a college campus buzzing with drama, or the glare of sudden fame.

With sharp banter, warm moments, and endings that leave you grinning, these stories show that romance doesn’t have to be heavy to matter. For readers who want joy, a touch of silliness, and plenty of heart, Happily Ever LOL delivers every time.

Because sometimes the best love stories start with laughter.

Available since: 09/07/2025.

Print length: 65 pages.

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