Beneath the mistletoe is a story about how Emily gains back her power through her paintings and takes back control of her life after divorcing her abusive husband. with the help of family she manages to conquer and finds love with the help of a Christmas miracle.

Kara Prescott, the scarred but resilient daughter of a billionaire cosmetics mogul, shuns her family’s glamorous world after an accident leaves her with a lasting fear of judgment. Instead, she builds a quiet life for herself, running a small-town restaurant where she meets and marries Max, a struggling but charming digital marketer. Kara secretly helps him land a job at her father’s company, but as Max’s career flourishes, his ego inflates. He starts belittling Kara, calling her ugly, and cheating on her. Kara’s world crumbles when she catches Max with another woman. In a heated moment, she reveals that her connections made his success possible. Max mocks her, but Kara refuses to stay in his toxic shadow. She leaves him, returns to her father’s side, and agrees to take over the family business. As CEO of Sparkle Cosmetics, Kara reinvents the company, focusing on authenticity and empowerment rather than unattainable beauty standards. Meanwhile, Max becomes bitter after being fired by Kara. He tries to sabotage her success but fails repeatedly. One night, Max’s obsession turns dangerous when he plots to spike Kara’s drink at a restaurant and ruin her reputation. However, a stranger named Luke Reid, who also happens to work in Kara’s legal department, intervenes and rescues her. Kara wakes up safe at Luke’s apartment and realizes his genuine concern. They bond over their shared experiences and mutual attraction, leading to an unexpected romance. Back at work, Kara and Luke struggle to hide their growing relationship, especially as their professional and personal lives become increasingly entangled. Max, desperate for revenge, spreads malicious rumors about Sparkle. Kara remains determined to prove him wrong, with Luke by her side as her confidant and partner. As tensions rise, Kara prepares for Sparkle’s annual gala, where she hopes to showcase the company’s new vision and silence the doubters. But Max isn’t done yet, and Kara must navigate love, betrayal, and her own insecurities to emerge stronger than ever.

Cleo and Rowan are both orphans—Rowan was adopted, while Cleo was raised in an orphanage. However, tragedy struck when Rowan’s adoptive parents passed away just days before Christmas, leaving him to resent the holiday. Now, Cleo must seek help from a man hardened by loss to save her orphanage. Will she succeed in breaking through his cold exterior?