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Quick Answer

Start Under the Mistletoe Collection by Tessa Bailey with "Merry Ever After", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

The complete reading order for the Under the Mistletoe Collection series by Tessa Bailey. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.

Official Verdict

Short Answer:
Start with "Merry Ever After"

To experience the narrative as intended, read the main sequence in Publication Order.Ignore novellas and side stories until you finish the first 3 core novels. This resolves all timeline confusion and preserves every major twist.

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Community Consensus

High Debate

"The 'Under the Mistletoe Collection' is not a single series but a large charity book sale featuring numerous independent authors and series. Therefore, there is no set reading order for the collection overall. Recommendations emphasize starting specific series with their first installments or reading highly-praised standalones. Multiple titles were purchased or recommended repeatedly, including *Iron Prince*, *The Goddess of Nothing At All*, *The Wrack*, and titles from The Threadlight Series and The Lord of Stariel series."

Key Reddit Advice

Recommended starting points for highly praised titles include: **Iron Prince** (R.R. Virdi), **The Goddess of Nothing At All** (Cat Rector), **The Wrack** (John Bierce), **Voice of War** (Threadlight series), **The Thirteenth Hour** (Trudie Skies), and **Ashes of the Sun** (Burningblade and Silvereye Trilogy).

?Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Under the Mistletoe Collection conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Can I skip the short stories?

Technically yes, but we strongly advise against it for Under the Mistletoe Collection. The shorter volumes often establish the core character motivations and world-building that the main saga assumes you already know.

I watched the show/movie first — where should I start?

Ignore the screen adaptations' timeline. Start with "Merry Ever After" to see the original depth of the world. The books offer a significantly different (and usually more complete) experience than the on-screen versions.

Why do people disagree on the order?

Disagreement usually stems from the conflict between purely chronological order and publication order. Most long-term fans recommend publication order to preserve the emotional arc and mystery reveals.

Curator's Strategy

Recommended Reading Order Strategy

The authoritative way to read the "Under the Mistletoe Collection" series is in Publication Order. Start with the first published book. It's the way the author intended the world to be revealed.This ensures you experience character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

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Complete Series Reading Order

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Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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Merry Ever After

Pub: 2016★ 2.79

Three Holiday Romances to Bring you Love, Laughter, and Good Cheer Now you can buy all three of these three heart warming Christmas stories in a single ebook download. Here's what you get in this collection of holiday romances: Mistletoe Madness What Eve wanted for Christmas was a dancing naked Santa. What she got was her best friend falling in love with her. Radio talk show host, Eve Kingston, would have said her neighbor down the street was one of her best friends in the world. After a simple kiss under the mistletoe, Sam now says he wants to sleep with her. Eve thinks maybe she wants to see Sam dancing naked in a Santa hat. Madness has obviously taken over both of them. Will either of them get their crazy wish for Christmas? Saving Santa Her Marine training hadn't quite prepared her for saving St. Nick Like all bad deeds, her nickname for Nicolas North had finally come back to bite her on the butt. The too nice man she admired was determined to play Santa for the local Christmas parade while some shooting stalker was out there after him. For a geek, the man could nearly kiss the hard-ass Marine right out of her. Only she couldn't let him. At least not until she'd managed to save Santa. No ELFing Way What's on Dasher Sleigh's list for the holidays? Fixing his blunder with Vixen Dunder. Single dad and widower, Dasher Sleigh, is hoping for a much better Christmas this year. He'd have one too, if he could just talk Vixen and her daughter into spending it with him and Nicky. Playing Bad Santa to Vixen's Sexy Elf is a lot of fun. Next he'd like to see Vixen in his lap and both their children playing under his tree. Vixen says there's no elfing way she's going to let a Bad Santa like him break her heart a second time. Having learned the hard way how short and precious life is, Dash can't handle the thought of missing his second chance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to skip books in the Under the Mistletoe Collection series?

We recommend ignoring novellas and short stories until you finish the core sequence. However, main sequence novels should never be skipped as they contain critical character development and plot progression.

What is the best order to read Under the Mistletoe Collection?

The final answer for the best experience is to start with "Merry Ever After" and proceed in publication order. This sequence preserves character developments and plot reveals exactly as Tessa Bailey intended.

Can I read Under the Mistletoe Collection books in any order?

No. The main narrative is strictly sequential. Skipping volumes or reading out of order will lead to significant plot spoilers and confusion regarding character arcs.

Are there spin-offs or companion books?

Yes, the Under the Mistletoe Collection universe includes several companion works. These are marked as 'Optional' in our guide and can be read at any time without disrupting the main storyline.