Eighteen year old Lady Caroline "Kitty", youngest daughter of Lord Strickland, has her hat set for a certain gentleman. Kitty is the last, and youngest, Tyndell sister since both her older sisters are spoken for. England, in the early 1800's, dictates certain etiquette, but Kitty requires some special tutoring in the art of kissing to enhance her appeal to one Roger Scriven, Eighth Baron of Strathern, one of the ton's most eligible and elusive bachelors.

For her tutor, her sights are set on Hugh McCollum, the new groom who is working in the stables with his older brother. After some persuasion, Hugh agrees to teach her how to kiss the way a man truly likes. The holiday ball is being held at her home soon, and she hopes to be kissing Lord Strathern under the mistletoe, in hopes of sparking his interest. This is problematic for Hugh because of their respective classes differences. Meeting each day in secret in the garden, Kitty's lessons begin to warm her body and heat Hugh throughout. By the time the ball comes around, Kitty finds Strathern is not what she expected, and she's nearly forced into a situation she doesn't want. The kiss and compromising position Strathern puts her in is repulsive to her; especially since she's had a taste of Hugh's heart-throbbing kisses. Naturally, Hugh comes to the rescue and is thrown off the property by her father, accusing his daughter of unacceptable morals. Kitty fears her life will be spent with a man who will abuse her, and she will be left with no love in her life.

I enjoyed TEACH ME UNDER THE MISTLETOE by Kay Springsteen, and the history of the ton, as well as, their order of life in those historic times. The novella is well written and extremely entertaining. The plot is easy to follow and is a very quick read. I have not had the pleasure of reading any of Kay Springsteen's other works, but would not hesitate to indulge in more in the future.