Blush sensuality level: This is a sweet romance (kisses only, no sexual content).Emma is running from a tyrannous uncle bent on killing her young brother, just to gain his fortune. John, the Earl of Compton, is looking for something to change his unfulfilling life. When they meet on a dark street, nothing can change their fate.John is so instantly smitten and socially inept, he proposes in less … less than twenty-four hours. Emma’s plight to save her brother has her so shaken, she agrees to the hasty Christmas wedding.The threats to Emma’s life, and John’s fierce defense of her, demonstrate to both that the match might be more than just a convenient arrangement. If only they can thwart her uncle’s devious assault and live to enjoy each other.
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This was a sweet and fun romance. John was a serious lord and Emma was running away with her younger brother from her uncle who was trying to kill them. When their paths crossed John couldn’t help but want to keep her in his life forever. He just had to convince her of it.
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A Christmas Delight
What a delightful surprise this book was! It seems like lately I have read so many books that have broken what I call to cardinal rules of storytelling that it is a great pleasure to read an author who not only doesn’t flout sensible rules but actually knows how to spin a good yarn and create wonderful, believable …
A short story that kept me turning pages. What an Uncle that man was! This is Emma Trent her brother Oliver and John, the Earl of Compton’s story. There is suspense, drama, danger, an very evil uncle and romance. I enjoyed reading this story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Emma is trying to save her brother by running away. Her uncle wants him dead so he can inherit the family fortune. Her life changes suddenly when she meets the Earl of Compton on the street. Less than 24 hours later they are engaged. Can they build a life together with her uncle on the prowl and a marriage that starts off as just a …
A sweet and heartwarming tale.
This was a very entertaining, very short story. Emma must protect her brother and when in hiding she then meets John. John is a bit bored with life and Emma is like a breath of fresh air. Then she needs a white knight and he just may be the one for her. This was a sweet and heartwarming tale that is just right for a …
This was an incredible book filled with love abs I was hooked from page one until the end
I so enjoyed reading this book, what a wonderful heartwarming story and you can’t help but fall in love with Emma and John. Emma’s young brother Oliver is quite the little character and I loved how the author portrayed him:) There’s quite a lot packed in this novella and yet you can read it in one sitting! Very much recommend this book!!
A lovely story about finding love at Christmas, despite the obsticals.. a lovely short and inspiring tale.
I love everything this author writes and this is no exception. Sweet, heartwarming and just an overall good read, this story left me smiling. Can two people really meet under extreme circumstances and fall in love almost at first sight? John, the Earl of Compton did exactly that. Coming home from a long day in Parliament, John saw a movement …