Take a trip to beautiful Texas and the fabled St. Nicholas Hotel on Christmas Eve, 1859 where anything can happen—even love—in the story collection fans of Diana Palmer, Linda Lael Miller, and Lori Wilde will fall in love with this holiday season! ONE NIGHT AT THE ST. NICHOLASNew York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Jodi Thomas To escape her stepmother’s plot to marry her off, Texas … Jodi Thomas
To escape her stepmother’s plot to marry her off, Texas heiress Jacqueline Hartman spends Christmas Eve sharing a hideout with an accused bank robber. After a night in Nathanial Ward’s arms, Jacqueline is certain she has met her match after all. But will his heartfelt promise of love lead to his demise at the hands of the law?
BIRDIE’S FLIGHT * Celia Bonaduce
Seamstress Birdie Flanagan gets the surprise of her life when she receives a beautiful gown—and a sudden invitation—for the ball of the season! With her flaming red hair, Birdie creates a stir from the moment she arrives, capturing the eye of the dashing Captain Douglas Newcastle. But will a villainous suitor from her past keep her from her long awaited happily-ever-after?
TEXAS SPIRIT * Rachael Miles
When lovely spinster Eugenie Charpentier makes a trip across the Texas frontier with former Texas Ranger Asher Graham, she gets an unexpected lesson in the ways of rough-and-tumble men. But once Asher is escorting her across the dance floor at the Christmas ball, it’s Jenny’s turn to tutor the rugged lawman in the art of love. . . .
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Loved ever page of this book.
no obligatory sex, so refreshing to have a story focused on more.
Liked how early history of Dallas,TX was used as a backdrop for 3 very sweet romance storie.
As someone who loves interconnecting series, this book was the perfect holiday read!
If you’re looking for sweet holiday romances, A Texas Kind of Christmas is a must. I admittedly purchased a copy because of the story by Jodi Thomas, but the other two authors wowed me. Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. With just enough action and drama to keep you intrigued, it’s a page-turning book that will fill you with warmth and love during the holiday season.
Three stellar storytellers spin holiday magic in a trio of historical western romance tales in “A Texas Kind of Christmas”. On Christmas Eve, 1859, in Dallas, Texas, the place to be is the fabulous St. Nicholas Hotel. Anyone who is anyone will be there–deals will be made, politics will be picked, and hopes and dreams will be imagined. It’s not just a holiday celebration, it’s a social event like no other. In the first story, “One Night at the St. Nicholas”, from author Jodi Thomas, four strangers discover that trying to be someone you’re not may lead to finding just the right person who sees you and loves you as you really are. Next, in “Birdie’s Flight”, by Celia Bonaduce, a talented young seamstress from Ireland meets a handsome army captain, and a mutual attraction ensues–but could a danger lurking from her past threaten their future happiness? In the final story, “Spirit of Texas”, by Rachel Miles, the “spinsterish” granddaughter of an English duke travels with a former Texas ranger for the journey of a lifetime–are their differences too great, or are the sparks between them a definite match? If you love Historical Western Romance, and you carry the hope and happiness of the holidays in your heart, then you will greatly enjoy “A Texas Kind of Christmas”.
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it was a cute funny book 100/100 percent would like to read.
A Texas Kind Of Christmas is an anthology of three novellas that are interwoven around the 1859’s Christmas Eve Ball at the St Nicholas Hotel in Dallas, Texas by three authors: Jodi Thomas, Celia Bonaduce, and Rachael Miles. There are mentions of characters from each other’s stories but independent of one another. The St. Nicholas Hotel, (according to the Historical Note at the end) was an actual hotel owned and operated by a woman, Mrs. Sarah Cockerell who played a significant role in these delightful stories.
*One Night At the St. Nicholas* begins with Jacqueline Hartman whose stepmother is determined to marry her off. Jacqueline retreats in a attic but ends up sharing her hiding place with an accused bank robber. As she spends her Christmas’ Eve with him, the more she is certain she found a man to spend her life with, but will his heartfelt promise of love lead to his demise at the hands of the law?
*Birdie’s Flight* has a suspense surrounding Birdie Flanagan, a seamstress who is being pursued by someone. Hired as a seamstress, she forms an unlikely friendship and alliance with Charlotte. Birdie receives a beautiful gown and invitation for the ball. Her arrival not only captures the eyes of the dashing Captain Douglas Newcastle, but the threat from past that could destroy her happily-ever-after. The climax has a surprising twist that took me by surprise.
*Spirit of Texas* involves Miss Eugenie Charpentier, born and raised in England has come to Texas to retrieve her estranged mother to return home. The story reveals just enough of Eugenie’s background and personal heartache. Fascination with Texas after reading a book that her mother has sent to be published in England, she meets ex-Texas Ranger, Asher Graham, a rugged cowboy who knows pretty much everything about Texas. Will their secrets keep them apart?
A Texas Kind Of Christmas is filled with romance with likeable characters, despite the secrets they keep. Authors Jodi Thomas, Celia Bonaduce, and Rachael Miles have done an outstanding job to interweave their stories to St. Nicholas’ Christmas Ball. This book’s beautiful cover of a handsome cowboy has caught my attention; otherwise I would have missed reading a fabulous book!
Dallas wasn’t always the bustling metropolis area I know today, and a look back to 1859 sheds new light on how small of a town it really was in the mid-1800s.
I was fascinated by the history of the hotel and I like that the authors chose to center their stories around a real hotel. I always like reading the notes at the end of a book that talks about the inspiration for the story especially when it is an actual location or real people. I may live in the DFW area but that doesn’t mean I know all of the histories of this area. I am constantly learning new things every day and amazed at what I learn. So if you are someone that doesn’t read the author’s notes, start!
I loved all three of these stories and it is hard for me to choose a favorite. I think the one that inched its way past the others was Spirit of Texas by Rachael Miles. I loved the humor and the thesaurus and word references. It is the book nerd in me.
In all of the stories, each couple finds love quickly and how wonderful it is to see that love shine through no matter the time frame of how it came to be with the couple. Times were much different than they are today, but I still believe in that initial spark that each of the main characters experienced in each book. But love is found but there are a few hiccups along the way but it wouldn’t be a good story without some tension and drama especially when it comes to family drama. While each story isn’t long (approximately 100 pages each), there are complex characters, action, deception, and love. All the qualities I look for in a book.
I’m not sure how the authors arranged the characters that would be carried over from book to book but I loved seeing glimpses of the same character in a different light. Even the ball from different perspectives made for interesting twists. Despite the appearance of characters from story to story, there wasn’t any overlap in details about the ball other than a minute detail here or there.
This is a fun book to read and if you enjoy history, holidays, family drama, and love then this is the book for you.
We give this 5 paws up.
Really loved this sweetly thrilling holiday collection of engaging adventures filled with exciting charters, witty banter and thrilling passion…. all were excellent reading. A great holiday collection!
A Texas Kind of Christmas by Jodi Thomas, Celia Bonaduce and Rachel Miles
Centered around a famous Christmas Ball at the Saint Nicholas Hotel in Dallas, Texas these three stories with romance for five couples and happily ever endings kept me reading eagerly wanting each couple to find their happily ever after. The stories were heartwarming and compelling and I enjoyed each and every one of them. Note: When I read a book and would like to have the characters be my friends or BE the characters or perhaps be with the male characters in the stories…it is a keeper…and this is definitely a keeper I would gladly read each holiday season.
ONE NIGHT AT THE SAINT NICHOLAS by Jodi Thomas
Miss Jacqueline Hartman will marry by New Year’s – or so says her stepmother. A ball, men to assess, a father who will provide a hefty dowry and no interest in marriage has Jacqueline looking for an escape. Many men are on their way to woo and win the dowry and one of those is her neighbor Cody Lamar because dowry would provide him that little bit extra he needs to help him prosper. Another man, Nate Ward, is on his way to Dallas, too. Nate is handcuffed but undaunted and hopeful for a future other than the hangman’s noose. Katie, a maid at the hotel, is fairy- like while dancing in a borrowed pink dress outside under the stars. Katie and Jacqueline will find their mates at the hotel and which one each will end up with made for a great bit of reading.
BIRDIE’S FLIGHT by Celia Bonduce
Brigid “Birdie” Flanagan is on her last leg and hopeful of finding a job at the Saint Nicholas Hotel. Fainting was not in the plan but what’s a girl to do? She has been on the run and hopes to hide out in Dallas. Rachel Rutherford is a bit of a spoiled miss with more dresses than she needs but in finding that last perfect gown for the Christmas ball she and Birdie form an unexpected alliance as Birdie becomes seamstress of that gown. There is a handsome sheriff, a Pinkerton agent, a scoundrel and a Captain in the army that will all impact the futures of the two women. And, two of those men will also provide the HEA both women so richly deserve. Loved this one, too!
SPIRIT OF TEXAS by Rachel Miles
Eugenia Carptenier is on her way from England to Dallas to see her often absent now invalid mother. Her expectation is to find Lilly, assess the situation then accompany her back to England. First she has to travel overland for at least two weeks and w ill do so in the company of her guide, the guide’s brother and a young man traveling with the two men. There is a book that has allowed her a glimpse of the love one man has for Texas and she would love to meet the author of the book BUT there is one man traveling with her that steals into her guarded heart. The two have a bit of a rough patch but do find their HEA by the end of the story.
Did I like the stories ins this trilogy? Definitely (big smile on my face)
Would I Read more by these authors?
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
This is a collection of three stories. One Night at the St. Nichols by Jodi Thomas was a wonderful 4 read. Birdie’s Flight by Celia Bonaduce was also a wonderful 4 star read. Spirit of Texas by Rachael Miles was a 2 star read. It was just not for me. I would definitely recommend the first two books in this collection.
Jodi Thomas is a master at penning historical westerns,
the words simply melt off the pages right into your heart.
Ms. Thomas has the most unique way of telling a story and weaving romance through her readers very soul.
Ms. Jacqueline must select a man to marry or her inheritance will be forfeited. Her evil stepmom, Margaret, has had all she can take of Jacqueline’s presence on The Double H.
Her dad has sweetened the pot for any man who will wed his daughter, a dowry of land and cattle to be given upon the day of the nuptials.
As her dad is aging, Jacqueline knows Margaret wants to have full control of the ranch, however her dad put one stipulation in the dowry that no one knows, but Jacqueline.
This was one of Ms. Thomas’s best stories I’ve ever read. If you’re a fan of her Ransom Canyon Series, you will love this story, same charm, but set in 1859 Dallas, Texas.
Absolutely phenomenal characterization with Jodi Thomas’s inquisitive charm, all her fan’s have come to love.
Birdie’s Flight by Celia Bonaduce was an exceptionally well written story.
Fun, adventurous, with secrecy and romance mixed into the plot.
Birdie is running, no money, and at the end of the trail. She only has one ace in the hole, her craft as a seamstress.
Can she find peace and stay one step ahead of the gentleman trailing her?
This story truly went well with the previous story by Jodi Thomas, both set in 1859 and in the same St. Nicholas Hotel in Dallas.
Racheal Miles Spirit Of TEXAS was well written and a fun fun story. I loved the history she weaves into this story. She created a wonderful banter between her characters.
She was perfect at giving us readers a twist that perfected Eugenia & Asher’s romance.
This book was a great Ode To Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Sarah Cockrell!
I received this book from netgalley in exchange for an honest review!
A Texas Kind of Christmas is a collection of three novellas by Jodi Thomas, Celia Bomaduce and Rachel Miles. Each of these authors has their own distinct voice which leads to a very interesting read. I totally enjoyed all three stories! Also I love this cover. It’s one of my favorite covers this year.
In One Night at the St. Nicholas by Jodi Thomas Texas heiress, Jacqueline Hartman meets and falls in love with Nathaniel Ward. Nathaniel Ward has been falsely accused of a bank robbery. Jacqueline wants to escape her mean step-mother’s plan to marry her off to get rid of her. These two meet in the baggage storage room at the St. Nicholas Hotel. They are saved by decent people who know to look for the truth. Thank goodness for that or Jacqueline and Nathaniel’s HEA would never happen.
The second story is Birdie’s Flight by Celia Bonaduce. In this story seamstress Birdie Flanagan arrives in Dallas, tired, hungry and destitute after running away from her past. She lucks out and gets hired to assist the head seamstress at the St. Nicholas. While trying to see the hotel owner to ask for a job she meets and faints in front of Captain Douglas Newcastle. The Captain is attracted to Birdie and asks her out to dinner. Birdie turns him down but that doesn’t deter Newcastle. In the end Newcastle is Birdie’s knight in shining armor and their HEA is set.
The third story is Spirit of Texas by Rachel Miles. In this story the author takes her readers on a journey from Jefferson to Dallas, Texas. Miss Eugenie Charpentier is being escorted to Dallas by Ranger Asher Graham. Eugenie traveled to Texas from England to escort her ailing mother back to England. But Eugenie doesn’t return to England. Her journey melded with Asher’s for a lovely happily ever after.
A Texas Kind of Christmas is an anthology of three novellas all woven around the Christmas Eve Ball at the St Nicholas Hotel in a very young Dallas, Texas. Three separate stories by Jodi Thomas, Celia Bonaduce, and Rachael Miles, with mentions of characters from each other’s stores, but really totally independent of one another. It is Christmas 1859 and Cody Lamar is on his way to town to offer marriage to a woman he has seen only a couple of times in his life. Love does not enter into it. His target is Miss Jacqueline Hartman, who is the only daughter of his neighbor, Harry Hartman, who has declared she will pick a groom this very night and with her she will from 25% of his land and 200 cattle. Hence, Cody’s interest. He speaks to a lovely young woman in a dark blue dress but he has been told that Jacqueline will be wearing pink. He becomes fully enchanted with a fairy princess dress in pink that is dancing by herself, out of doors. Things proceed from there. A thoroughly enchanting story.
The other two stories are just as enthralling. The book is filled with romance, good characters, and devilish plots. They are feel-good stories, full of manipulation and coincidence…perfect for Christmas. The Christmas stories are a glimpse into what early Dallas might have been and the people there are just like people everywhere: some good, some bad. I have recently fallen in love with Jodi Thomas’ writing but the other two were just as good. This anthology is exactly what a Christmas loving Romance reader is looking for. I recommend it.
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