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Friend or Mistlefoe: A Christmas Enemies to Lovers Gay Romance Kindle Edition

by Ariella Zoelle (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 334 ratings

The only thing worse than Mingo not living out his Christmas rom-com fantasy is having his sworn enemy be the one to make all his holiday dreams come true.

I’d rather roast my chestnuts over an open fire than spend a single second around Marley. So when that grinch shows up at my apartment to hang out with my friends over Christmas break, I’m ready to deck his halls, if you know what I mean.

After he starts an argument with me, I take advantage of the mistletoe hanging above us to end it with an impulsive kiss to shut him up, once and for all. But I make one crucial miscalculation: Marley kisses to win, and I refuse to lose.

Now, I want to jingle his bells and make it a white Christmas. It must be a holiday miracle that I went from hating a guy to wishing he’d plow me like the snowy roads.

Can we call a truce long enough to make it a not-so-silent night?

Friend or Mistlefoe is a standalone novel in the Sunnyside universe. This comedic enemies to lovers gay romance is full of holiday cheer and naughty Christmas banter. If you love cute sweetness, sexy fun, and no angst stories that will make you laugh and swoon, you’ll enjoy this festive HEA without cliffhangers.

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    November 18, 2022
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BDL45W52
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sarayashi Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 18, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 196 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 334 ratings

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Ariella Zoelle

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Ariella Zoelle adores steamy, funny, swoony romances where couples are allowed to just be happy. She writes low angst stories full of heat, humor, and heart. But sometimes she's in the mood for something with a bit more angst and drama. If you are too, check out her A.F. Zoelle books.

You can connect with Ariella Zoelle at the following websites:

Website: https://www.ariellazoelle.com

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/ariellazoelle

A.F. Zoelle Books: https://www.amazon.com/A-F-Zoelle/e/B07KYBMYD8

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Customers find the book a fun, sweet read with engaging Christmas puns and innuendo throughout. They appreciate the low angst level, and one customer specifically mentions enjoying the pace of the story.

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11 customers mention "Puns"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's Christmas puns and innuendo, with one customer describing it as a sweet enemies to more holiday love story.

"Mingo and Marley are hilarious. Their banter cracked me up and also made me fall in love with them and their friends." Read more

"...It was a very sweet enemies to more holiday love story. I found both characters entertaining and they balanced each other well...." Read more

"...I will say that while the Christmas puns were funny, it was overload on them." Read more

"...Minho and Marley are sure full of snarky and sweet puns, which are on full display as they go from enemies to lovers to a Christmas HEA!" Read more

11 customers mention "Readability"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, describing it as sweet and fun, with one customer particularly appreciating the puns throughout the story.

"This was such a cute Christmas romance. Marley and Mingo are perfect for each other even if they’ve been bickering with each other for three years...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the pace, the story, the ending, and especially the Christmas puns. And it makes me want to visit Japan too." Read more

"...It was cute with all the puns and banter. I enjoyed the low angst, just go with it frenemies to lovers tale...." Read more

"...Loved it. Definitely my new go to Christmas book to get in the holiday spirit. Mingo and Marley are the best. <3" Read more

3 customers mention "Angst level"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the low level of angst in the book.

"...There was no angst in this story and I think it worked so well for this story. It was a very sweet enemies to more holiday love story...." Read more

"It's a light, quick, no angst seasonal read. I will say that while the Christmas puns were funny, it was overload on them." Read more

"...It was cute with all the puns and banter. I enjoyed the low angst, just go with it frenemies to lovers tale...." Read more

3 customers mention "Pace"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pace of the book.

"It's a light, quick, no angst seasonal read. I will say that while the Christmas puns were funny, it was overload on them." Read more

"...I enjoyed the pace, the story, the ending, and especially the Christmas puns. And it makes me want to visit Japan too." Read more

"This was a quick, fun holiday read with a couple of adorable characters that go all in with the banter!" Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mistletoe love
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2025
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    Mingo and Marley are hilarious. Their banter cracked me up and also made me fall in love with them and their friends.
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  • Shana
    4.0 out of 5 stars Marley & Mingo
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2022
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    This was such a cute Christmas romance. Marley and Mingo are perfect for each other even if they’ve been bickering with each other for three years. There was no angst in this story and I think it worked so well for this story. It was a very sweet enemies to more holiday love story. I found both characters entertaining and they balanced each other well.

    The reason I’m giving this four stars instead of five was because the first few times they kiss (and more) Marley was a little too forceful for me. I wish he had backed of a little more when Mingo voiced his non-interest in what they were doing. We’re supposed to know that Mingo was actually very interested, but it didn’t always work for me. It never felt like he really crossed Minho’s comfort zone but it was close. I just with Marley had confirmed consent before he acted on a few occasions.

    I did receive a free ARC of this book but that did not influence my review. I will definitely be reading this book again.
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  • LilMommi
    3.0 out of 5 stars Ho-Ho-Ho
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2022
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    It's a light, quick, no angst seasonal read. I will say that while the Christmas puns were funny, it was overload on them.
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  • Mkaye
    5.0 out of 5 stars Friend or Mistlefoe?
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024
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    Who knew there were so many Christmas puns? Minho and Marley are sure full of snarky and sweet puns, which are on full display as they go from enemies to lovers to a Christmas HEA!
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  • Raven reads
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2022
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    I liked this story but not as much as some of this author’s other books. Mingo’s determination to see everything negative about Marley got on my nerves at first. It didn’t take much insight to realize he was always that was because Marley made him feel so conflicted about his emotions. Marley seems to take it all in stride though and is sure he can turn that “hate” into something else entirely. It really is a fine line between love and hate.
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  • Hannah Mossman
    5.0 out of 5 stars gets better
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
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    Although it started off rough for me (one MC had a LOT of anger) it quickly finds its footing and moves along. I enjoyed the pace, the story, the ending, and especially the Christmas puns. And it makes me want to visit Japan too.
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  • Kathy Seabrease
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun first read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2022
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    My first read for this author. I really enjoyed it. Mingo and Marley definitely had their issues, but boy did they click. Their denial and stubbornness was just part of their game. They ignited something in each other that neither wanted to admit. Mingo had a Christmas romantic fantasy in his head and didn't want to admit that after years of bickering that Markey could be the one. It was cute with all the puns and banter. I enjoyed the low angst, just go with it frenemies to lovers tale. It was a fun read that made me smile and want to believe in magic of Christmas love.
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  • Becca S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Puns Galore
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2022
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    While I am absolutely more of a Scrooge at Christmas and find it hard to deal with all the Christmas themed stuff out there this had me laughing so hard with the puns I was crying. A+ on being punny! Ariella is known for being absolutely hysterical but this was another level. Loved it. Definitely my new go to Christmas book to get in the holiday spirit. Mingo and Marley are the best. <3
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  • BEAUMONT
    5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn’t decide
    Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2024
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    if I loved it or hated it, but ultimately I say it’s a worthy read. Filled with the energy of enemies to lovers, it’s full of holiday puns and big words that I’m not sure I even understand! LOL I did look up the recipe for matcha mille crepe cake, and um no, I’m not making that! Well done.
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  • Mrs B M White
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best 'enemies to lovers' book I've read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2022
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    This is a very funny book full of Christmas jokes and puns. It has some very sweet and poignant parts (when they talk about their grandmas) and some feisty bits when they try to out-pun each other. I thoroughly enjoyed it and now I really want a set of Mingo's mugs lol.
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  • Kylie Anderson
    5.0 out of 5 stars funny and delicious
    Reviewed in Australia on November 20, 2022
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    These guys will have you swooning and laughing!
    Mingo is delightfully cute with his mug designs and yummy Xmas cookies but the way Marley stayed in Mingo’s personal space to get his feelings across is heart fluttering and schmoopy!
    I totally recommend this to anyone and everyone who enjoy a no angst and fluffy sweet read to start the holiday season!
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  • sarah mitcham
    4.0 out of 5 stars No Losers.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2022
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    MM, Enemies to Lovers, Holiday Themed, Contemporary, Comedy, Romance. A stand-alone holiday novel in the Sunnyside universe. Hot and steamy, low angst, sweet and cutesy story, a fun, pun a minute read with great characters with a guaranteed HEA.
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  • AngS
    3.0 out of 5 stars Enemies-lovers Christmas fun
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2023
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    In this story we have Marley and Mingo. This was a fluffy, enemies to lovers xmas romance with Christmas puns throughout. I felt the enemies to lovers angle was more Mingo hating Marley not necessarily reciprocated. Mingo is a bit hard to warm up to as he holds on to his apparent dislike for longer but it’s a sweet story with a HEA.
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