Bring the magic of Christmas into your home with these nine heart-warming books full of mistletoe, love, and holiday merriment.Maid Under the Mistletoe by Annabelle AndersEliza Drake is failing miserably at her duties as a lady’s maid. The Earl of Mapleton is failing miserably at wooing Eliza’s mistress. Perhaps they can fail together… aided by the magic of the season and some harmless … season and some harmless mistletoe.
A Gypsy’s Christmas Kiss by Dawn Brower
Fin and Lulia have a history. One that neither one has forgotten. When they meet again they are drawn together. After that chance meeting they share a magical kiss. Along the way they discover that sometimes the one thing a person needs isn’t what they would expect.
Mistletoe, Whisky, and a Rogue by Jane Charles
One gossiping parrot, a few sips of whisky, and mistletoe could seal one’s fate.
If Ethan Copeland had it his way, he’d be back in New Orleans and not stuck in England. However, one encounter with Miss Fanella Grant, a lass with a taste for whiskey and adventure, could change everything—especially when a parrot not only repeats what he hears, but also what he sees.
Silver Bells and Mistletoe by Anna St. Clair
Lady Susan Winslow wants love and a Christmastide wedding. But when her father betroths her to a stranger—she rebels.
Lord Grayson Harding signs a secret betrothal to his childhood love, before realizing first, he must woo her.
Lady Susan’s brother is being murdered. Will they save her brother but lose a chance at happiness?
Stealing a Rogue’s Kiss by Amanda Mariel
Determined not to grow old alone, Daphne takes fate into her own hands. Marcus made her a promise years ago, and she’s ready for him to make good on it. One passionate kiss. How could either of them have guessed where one stolen moment would lead?
Bedded under the Christmastide Moon by Christina McKnight
When two best friends agree to a marriage of convenience, neither admits they’ve always harbored a secret desire for the other–until one night under the Christmastide moon, when passion consumes them.
A Winter Wish-By Nadine Millard
Mariah and Brandon are forced to endure each other’s company when a snowstorm traps them in the same house.
They argue, they bang heads and they drive each other insane.
But something precious is blooming beneath the surface of all that ice. Something neither looks for but both need.
On a Midnight clear by Sandra SooKoo
Christmastide 1814 takes a fateful turn when Major Cecil Stapleton returns from hospital and finds his cottage in the country already occupied by the lover he left behind six years before. As shared memories collide with budding romance, he and Olivia will need to work through painful truths and personal expectations in order to grasp the love they both desperately need.
Miss pageant’s Christmas proposal by Tabetha Waite
Miss Emary Pageant can have any man in London, but the one she wants thinks she’s nothing but a simpering debutante. She has to gain his attention, so she approaches him with a wager…
Donovan Wainwright, Duke of Windwood, is a physically and emotionally battle-scared war hero. He knows his duty to his title like he knew his duty to his country, but that doesn’t mean he’s going to marry some vain, empty-headed woman.
It isn’t until Emary approaches him with a rather shocking proposal that he takes a closer look.
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Another great collection of love stories which you will fall in love with and be unable to put down. See how they will find their happy ending
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A wonderful Christmas collection. I enjoyed every story. I was also introduced to a few authors new to me and look forward to reading more by them.
Maid Under the Mistletoe by Annabelle Anders
Another wonderful read from this author. If you have read her writing at all, you wont be disappointed with this either.
Lovely characters as she always delivers.Annabelle Anders
This collection of 9 Books kept me totally captivated from the very first book! Each and every book in this must have collection had good character and storyline development that made this wonderful collection a really enjoyable and entertaining read!
3 ½ Stars! Collection of Christmas themed Historical romance novellas. Multiple authors with each story being sweet and clean. I enjoyed them!
5 Stars **** MAID UNDER THE MISTLETOE, ANNABELLE ANDERS
Anthony Crespin, Earl of Mapleton has turned 30 yrs of age & knows it is time to take a wife & start a family. He is, unofficially, betrothed to his neighbor’s daughter but has found himself not in the least attracted to his intended but instead drawn to the lady’s companion, Eliza Drake. Eliza is the daughter of vicar & after her father’s death is forced in to the working world of being a servant – she is educated, beautiful & too forward with her opinions for this position but needs the money to survive. Anthony & Eliza are drawn to each other from their first meeting but issues of an upcoming betrothal, the difference in society’s class division are major obstacles facing them. I really enjoyed the couple in this entertaining story but I wished for a less rushed & more in depth growing of their relationship. I enjoyed the way Ms. Anders’ draws you in to the book with the wonderful details she writes & the humor made this sweet book very entertaining. I was gifted the Advanced Reader Copy of this book & all opinions are my own & have been voluntarily given.
4 Stars * * * * A WINTER WISH, NADINE MILLARD
This was a fun, romantic holiday book with an endearing couple. Mr. Brandon Haverton comes from a well respected family in the south somewhere & has made himself quite wealthy over the years with investing & starting businesses but he has become a dark, broody, moody, sad man. Mariah Bolton was the daughter of the only doctor, surgeon & apothecary in the small village in Lancashire she has lived her entire life. Her father was in great demand & her help was being used by him more & she had taken over the apothecary. Brandon buys an abandon estate & wants to have it ready for Christmas. His representative hires Mariah to catalog the library that was full of old books so Brandon could decide to keep or sell some or all of the books. When these two meet, fireworks explode & not in a good way. He is arrogant, overbearing, crabby, rude & oh so handsome! She is vivacious, noisy, opinionated & oh so beautiful. Their bantering is fun & the journey for his happiness takes a bit of work. This is a “feel good” holiday story & the only negative is I wish it would have been longer so the couple to develop their feelings more. I was gifted the Advanced Reader Copy of this book & all opinions are my own & have been voluntarily given.
Awesome collection of authors!
Historical Seasonal celebrations with romance bring all these authors together in a collection guaranteed to have the reader snuggle in and enjoy.
Ebook from booksprout with opinion entirely my own.
A great collection of Christmas regency novellas. A lot of them are different than most regencies I have read and they are uniqueness was welcome and enjoyable.
Maid Under the Mistletoe by Annabelle Anders. 5 stars
Very much unlike any other regencies I’ve read. Startling difference, in fact. But, that made it way more enjoyable and felt like I was reading “on the edge.” I loved the bits of humor woven in. I look forward to reading more from this author.
A Gypsy’s Christmas Kiss by Dawn Brower. 5 stars
This is my first book from this author. An unique story. Nothing like what I normally expect from a regency novella. It was a welcomed diversion and an enjoyable read. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.
Mistletoe, Whisky, and a Rogue by Jane Charles. 5 stars
My first book by this author. The language was a bit much to get past at first, but once I realized it was just with those Scottish I was able to convert the reading into that with an accent and it all smoothed out beautifully then. A unique book for one of the regency type. But it was a welcome difference.
Silver Bells and Mistletoe by Anna St. Clair. 5 stars
An exciting and enticing adventure. My first book by this author and I’m excited to read more! Wonderful characters and storyline!
Stealing a Rogue’s Kiss by Amanda Mariel. 5 stars
This is my first book by this author. A fun and unique premise. Very short, but enjoyable.
Bedded under the Christmastide Moon by Christina McKnight. 4 stars
A premise under taken all within hours of marriage. Enjoyable characters. This is not a clean romance.
A Winter Wish-By Nadine Millard. 5 stars
A good deal of humor involved which was most wonderful and welcome. My first book by this author and I absolutely loved it. It was wonderful in all ways.
On a Midnight clear by Sandra SooKoo. 5 stars
I appreciate the war and soldier dynamic. It’s easy for people to equate the two and I’m glad that this fleshes out the soldiers perspective. Wonderful characters and an adventure of a story.
Miss pageant’s Christmas proposal by Tabetha Waite. 5 stars
This was a grand adventure. I truly loved it and the characters. A perfect ending to the boxset.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A wonderful collection of stories by nine fabulous authors sure to warm you up when it’s cold outside!
Maid Under the Mistletoe by Annabelle Anders
A heartfelt romance that played like a beautiful song. Maybe a few off key notes when Miss Fairchild was around or her mother, but otherwise a song of despair that turns to hope. Drake, Lord Wonderful and Handsome, oops, I meant Lord Mapleton was in somewhat dire straights. Since his father had passed away, his mother would not leave her bed, his sister and brother were his responsiblity. Then two thirds of the structures in the local village had burned to the ground and he needed funds to help rebuild. Coming to the conclusion his next door neighbor Miss Fairchild would fit the bill, he was going to offer for her. But fate, or was it the Christmas spirit moving brought Miss Eliza Drake came into his sphere. She was the lady’s maid to his soon to be bethrothed and most unlike a maid, due her intelligence and comments. This was Eliza’s fourth position and she needed it to work. Since her father, the victor had passed away, she felt she could not burden her brother.
Wow. I should not have been surprised how much I absolutely adored this story because Annabelle Anders, with her amazing imagination penned it. She always pulls in my heart and leaves me sighing at the end. Of course there are always a few chuckles and characters that just speak to me. I really want to hear the stories of his sister and brother so have my fingers crossed!!!!
Silver Bells and Mistletoe, Anna St Claire
Susan was so distraught. She heard her father and stepmother arguing and found out her father and bethrothed her to someone. How could he do that? She wanted to have a love match like her father and mother but now she did not have a chance! “Be easy daughter. You no longer need a season. A good man has asked for your hand. I approve of him. You will be protected and be able to enjoy life. Trust me.” But how could she!
But then her beloved childhood friend Grayson came back into her life. He was now Lord Harding since his older brother had passed away. They had been inseperatable until she was twelve and he had left to go off to school. She was so happy to see him and him her.
But something was going on with her younger brother. He had been sick for a couple of months and they could not find the cause.
I adored this story. I loved Grayson and Susan, plus all of the characters in this story including Noelle, Susan’s cat.. A mystery, a small subterfuege as to who Susan was bethrothed and a wonderful ending that brought a smile to my heart!! I always look forward to reading anything this author pens!!
Mistletoe, Whiskey and a Rogue by Jane Charles
The event of the Christmas season was the wedding of Donovan MacGregor and Lady Claresta Copeland, daughter of a duke, to be held at Chatwell Castle. Fanella Grant was bursting to explore the castle from turret to dungeon and her imagination was so fanciful! Her and her family had come to attend the festivities which were lasting for a fortnight. Fanella was just delightful! Full of energy and wanting to explore and learn new things. Well, that got her in a little bit of a pickle when she ventured to the dungeons and was followed by Ethan. It was his cousin marrying the groom and he was visiting from America. Well, let the fun begin! Let’s just say the two became locked up together and a pernacious Parrot named Rogue went for help!! What an adventure..
Just adored this story and Jane Charles I can tell had a lot of fun bringing these two together! I could not wait to see what happened and this is a story you do not want to miss!! Loved it!
Stealing a Rogue’s Kiss by Amanda Mariel
I listed to this on audible!
I just finished listening to this delightful story and I can only heave a hugh sigh! The narrator took me through the pages picturing the scenes as they unfolded with her wonderful voice.
Lady Daphne was a true wallflower. Three seasons and no potential matches, although she craved love and a family, but feared that will never be. But fate steps in and when she is at a house party, she finds Marcus, her old friend from childhood that she had not seen in a long time. Oh, but he had indeed grown into a handsome man and she could not keep her heart from pounding!
Could he possibly be her future? I loved Daphne and Marcus and my heart smiled as the narrator said The End! Do not miss this romantic story of hope and love when least expected!!
Lady It’s Cold Outside is anthology by multiple authors which I’ll post reviews for each story as I read and review them.
Maid Under The Mistletoe by Annabelle Anders.
This is a delightful Christmas love story! The story is based on Anthony, the Earl of Mapleton, and the bold maid who can’t seem to control her snorts and eye rolling at Anthony’s over done flowery complements to his spoiled and not so sweet, future intended. He can’t seem to ignore his attraction to this enchantingly intelligent and beautiful servant when his and his family’s future depend on him marrying a Lady with a dowry.
I enjoyed this warm and charming Christmas love story! I recommend it to everyone who loves a romantically fun holiday regency with witty characters and a happily ever after that will leave a smile on your face. Happy Reading
*Will update review as I read each story
Maid Under the Mistletoe by Annabelle Anders
5 stars
Starring Eliza Drake and Anthony Crespin, Earl of Mapleton. Forbidden romance between a lady’s maid and a peer.
This was such a fantastic read!! Eliza is a vicar’s daughter who finds herself in service after her father suddenly passes away. She is a little too outspoken to be a lady’s maid. The beginning scene where Eliza (not so quietly) snickers at Anthony’s attempt to woo her employer’s daughter had me in stitches. Anthony is an Earl who has decided to take a wife. He is supposed to be courting Eliza’s mistress, but gets distracted by his surprised attraction for Eliza. Oh my goodness!! I was laughing, and sighing, and awing throughout this novella. I was so giddy for Eliza and Anthony and their road to HEA. They totally made me smile. By the way… I don’t want reveal any SPOILERS, but the exchanging of gifts scene had my heart, y’all!! Freaken made me bawl!!! Such a sweet story. Kissing passionately only, but still toe curling good. Absolutely enjoyed it. Fantastic job, once again, Annabelle Anders. Not a surprise you’re one of my “Keeper shelf” author.
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A Gypsy’s Christmas Kiss by Dawn Brower
Starring Finley Prescott, Duke of Clare and Lulia Vasile.
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Mistletoe, Whisky, and a Rogue by Jane Charles
Starring Ethan Copeland and Miss Fanella Grant.
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Silver Bells and Mistletoe by Anna St. Claire
Starring Lady Susan Winslow and
Lord Grayson Harding
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Stealing a Rogue’s Kiss by Amanda Mariel
5 stars
Starring Lay Daphne Rosamond and Marcus Wentworth, Earl of Clarendon. Childhood friends.
This is my first Amanda Mariel and OH MY GOODNESS… with one story she has been placed on my “New Favorite Author of 2019” list. I am freaken wiping happy tears for Marcus and Daphne and their road to HEA. I read this novella straight through without pauses… coz I couldn’t put it down. Absolutely loved it!! I loved that Marcus got all alpha and territorial when it came to Daphne’s attention. He was totally knocked over by a wallflower…. he gave me the warm fuzzy giggles. And Daphne was just a lovely heroine. Loved her shyness, but she had a backbone when needed to stand up for herself. Very well, done!! Now I can’t wait to read Amanda Mariel’s other stories.
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Bedded under the Christmastide Moon by
Christina McKnight
5stars
Starring Miss Meloria “Mellie” Steele and Brigham Clarke, Viscount Whitmore. Marriage of convenience… childhood friends… unrequited love.
Mellie and Brigham were playing a cat and mouse game, not knowing they both had the same goal… love. I am sobbing, y’all… totally ugly crying AF. This was such a beautiful story. There were a lot of internalizing going on and inner monologues… but so much depth in describing their longing for each other. And when Mellie and Brigham finally decided to push fear aside and confess what was in their hearts… forget it, I was a complete water pot!! Looooved this story. Thank you, Christina McKnight, for punching my heart, but in a wonderful way.
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A Winter Wish-By Nadine Millard
Starring Mariah and Brandon
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On a Midnight clear by Sandra SooKoo
Starring Major Cecil Stapleton Olivia
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Miss pageant’s Christmas proposal by Tabetha Waite
5 stars
Starring Miss Emary Pageant and Donovan Wainwright, Duke of Windwood. Fake engagement and wager tropes
Well, what an absolute delight!! This story made me so giddy and smiley. Totally loooove Donovan and Grace. Honestly, these two made me giggle out loud. Loved it!!
Grace is a debutante who is the new darling of the ton. She is a very confident heroine who goes after what she wants… and what Grace wants is Donavan. Loved the clever ways she constantly puts herself in his path and sets to snare him. I was honestly applauding her every step of the way.
Donavan is a soldier turned duke and a little bit stuffy. He’s the kind of hero that’ll make your toes curl. He’s so set to distance himself from society, but Grace is there at every turn confusing him with her tenaciousness. She challenges him, makes him smile, and he can’t get enough of her. He is a very handsy and kissy tall drink of water. Like, totally oh my my… leg sigh!!
Tabetha Waite has, once again, written a beautifully heartfelt story that hit me in all the right feels. Yes, I ugly cried AF, y’all. It’s stories like this that makes me so happy she’s on my keeper shelf. The world needs more of her masterpieces.
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My star system…
1-2 stars: Couldn’t finish or had a hard time finishing the book. Just not my cup of tea.
3 stars: Characters and storyline were good. Some parts kept my attention. But will not be re-reading this story.
4 stars: Book was great… loved the characters… will definitely be re-reading this story… but didn’t make me cry.
5 stars: Ugly cried AF… major book hangover… characters were amazing… made me wanna hug the author for writing a book that gave me all the feels!! Will be re-reading this story over and over and over again!!
Another great book! It was a great collection of stories. You will definitely enjoy this collection of Christmas stories! You might even find some new authors to add to your tbr pile. You will fall in love with all the characters! And feel their pain and joy. I was unable to put the book down!
Nine heart-warming books full of mistletoe, love, and holiday merriment, I will be reading this set again I enjoyed reading the stories and finding some new Authors. I am going to be looking at the work by the Authors I have not read before, and it was nice to read some Authors I have read before. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a great collection of short stories by some great authors. Perfect for the a Christmas read or any time of the year. Each author writes in their own style but they all complement each other in this collection. Whether they are new to you or some of your favourites you can’t go wrong with this collection. I received this as an ARC and was more than happy to do a review.
Maid Under the Mistletoe by Annabelle Anders 5 Stars
Eliza Drake is devastated when her Vicar father suddenly dies, her brother has a growing family so Eliza becomes a lady’s maid & she’s failing miserably, she’s onto her fourth job . Anthony Crespin, Earl of Mapleton is failing miserably at wooing Eliza’s mistress. Perhaps they can fail together.
An absolutely lovely short story. I love the authors’ novels but she also writes a mean short story. The characters almost leap out of the page at you & I really felt all of their emotions from despair to the joy of choosing a gift. I read this enthralling novella in a sitting & finished it with a satisfied smile on my face & a sigh of contentment
A Gypsy’s Christmas Kiss by Dawn Brower
Fin and Lulia have a history. One that neither one has forgotten. When they meet again they are drawn together. After that chance meeting they share a magical kiss. Along the way they discover that sometimes the one thing a person needs isn’t what they would expect.
Mistletoe, Whisky, and a Rogue by Jane Charles 5 Stars
One gossiping parrot, a few sips of whisky, and mistletoe could seal one’s fate not forgetting three aunts who are nothing if not maddening.
Ethan Copeland is in England for a family wedding but would much rather be back in New Orleans that is until one encounter with Miss Fanella Grant, a lass with a taste for whisky and adventure, could change everything
Another lovely short story which features the Grants, Macgregors & now the Copelands. Well written with strong characters, I loved both Ethan & Fanella especially her feelings after their lock in, in the dungeons.
Silver Bells and Mistletoe by Anna St. Clair
Lady Susan Winslow wants love and a Christmastide wedding. But when her father betroths her to a stranger—she rebels. Lord Grayson Harding signs a secret betrothal to his childhood love, before realizing first, he must woo her. Lady Susan’s brother is being murdered. Will they save her brother but lose a chance at happiness?
Stealing a Rogue’s Kiss by Amanda Mariel
Determined not to grow old alone, Daphne takes fate into her own hands. Marcus made her a promise years ago, and she’s ready for him to make good on it. One passionate kiss. How could either of them have guessed where one stolen moment would lead?
Bedded under the Christmastide Moon by Christina McKnight 5 Stars
Brigham Clarke, Viscount Whitmore, has endlessly championed those less fortunate than himself by introducing social reform bills in London all while his wife of five years, Melloria, remains alone in Hertfordshire. When Brigham arrives for the Christmastide holiday, Melloria has only one thing on her mind the seduction of her husband. Heart warming & so very enjoyable, I love the author’s books & haven’t been disappointed with any of her books. There was something so endearing about Brigham, a hero with glasses doesn’t sound sexy but Brigham was very sexy. Melly was a woman with a mission even if she wasn’t sure how to go about it. I read this story of misunderstandings in one session.
A Winter Wish-By Nadine Millard 4.5 Stars
Mariah Bolton the local doctor’s daughter is thrilled to be able to catalogue the library at Greywood Manor prior to the new owner Brandon Haverton arriving. However when a snowstorm traps them in the house, they argue, they bang heads and they drive each other insane.
A well written novella, the chemistry between Brandon & Mariah was sizzling. I also loved their verbal spats. Whilst it was lust at first sight they did come to like each other too. They were just what the doctor ordered to help her escape her mother & for him to find hope
On a Midnight clear by Sandra SooKoo
Christmastide 1814 takes a fateful turn when Major Cecil Stapleton returns from hospital and finds his cottage in the country already occupied by the lover he left behind six years before. As shared memories collide with budding romance, he and Olivia will need to work through painful truths and personal expectations in order to grasp the love they both desperately need.
Miss Pageant’s Christmas proposal by Tabetha Waite 4 Stars
Miss Emary Pageant is a diamond of the first water & she knows it. Donovan Wainwright, Duke of Windwood, is a physically and emotionally battle-scared war hero. After accidentally bumping into him Emary has a rather shocking proposal.
I do like the trope of fake engagement & I read this well written novella in a sitting. My only problem was I disliked Emary I found her to be extremely arrogant & whilst she did redeem herself to some extent I felt she needed a full length book to be able to fully make me like her. I really liked Donovan but felt he’d been deceived. Whilst I did really enjoy the story I would have liked for it to have been longer to fully do it justice.
Nine short stories in one volume each with a Christmas theme. I’ve loved the 5 I’ve read so far, each one has been well written & held me enthralled
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
This historical Christmas collection has a variety of stories feature lady’s maids, gypsies, female doctor’s assistants, former best friends, evil step mothers, wallflowers, and more. There were plenty of humorous, romantic, and at time suspenseful moments. Not all the stories were clean and liked some more than others.
Somewhat Disappointing Collection of Romance Novellas
I usually enjoy collections of romance novels by different authors. It allows me to explore new authors and novels with little risk on my part, as they usually launch for only 99 cents. I especially enjoy collections of historical novels based around a theme, so I was greatly anticipating this book. In terms of sensuality, the books in this collection range from tame to steamy. I thought this collection was a little more uneven in terms of quality compared to some Christmas collections. I did enjoy some stories, although most of them did leave me somewhat dissatisfied in one shape or form. Let me tell you about a few of the books.
Maid Under the Mistletoe by Anabelle Anders: I really enjoyed this particular book because it is rare that a Regency novel has a maid as the heroine. I felt like the author already predisposed me to like the book in her dedication, where she said that the novel was dedicated to those who have to work during the holidays. Having been a night-shift nurse, I have worked my share of holidays—which don’t make the day seem particularly holiday like. The heroine in the story was actually gently bred as a vicar’s daughter, but when her father dies unexpectedly at a relatively young age, her brother makes it clear that she would be better off making her own way in the world. But given her upbringing, she is finding it very hard to act as a servant. We see servants so often in Regency romance but usually only just briefly as they demurely serve dinner, clean the house, or serve as chaperones. So I really liked that the book focused on a servant who honestly never should have been one. I loved the first scene where she just couldn’t help but react to the hero’s awkward declarations to his possible soon-to-be betrothed. That young woman was just awful. The earl does find himself attracted to the maid but is very nearly on the point of making the maid’s mistress an offer. (Though I must say that he was not too bright in singling her out, as this young woman is vapid and unkind. Seriously, who would want such a woman as a wife, even if you need her money!) I will admit to finding myself very frustrated with a hero as the book wore on because he was just so incredibly stupid about the other woman. He even insulted the poor heroine, offering her carte blanche. I don’t like it when a “hero” acts like that.
Stealing a Rogue’s Kiss by Amanda Mariel: I like the light and fluffy concept of this book. At the start of it, one young woman reads another’s palm and tells her that if she doesn’t get a kiss by Christmas, she will remain forever unwed. The heroine is a shy young girl, but she decides to put herself forward because she truly does not want to remain a spinster. My big problem with this particular book is that it doesn’t look like it was professionally edited, and you could tell; this book was published a year ago, so it is not like this is an uncorrected ARC copy. There were several want wrong words (like marrow for morrow) as well as some very awkward sentences. Also, sometimes the author had these historical characters speaking words and phrases that are definitely more modern. I want my historical characters to sound as if they are from their time, or at least what we think of as their time. But they certainly shouldn’t use modern words and phrases.
Bedded Under the Christmastide Moon by Christina McKnight: All right, I’ll admit it; after having read several rather tame books, I was hoping for something with a little more steam. Given the title of this book, I thought I would get it. I suppose it did come eventually, but what came before it felt like a hot mess to me. We are given very distant backstory for this couple when the book first begins, and then we immediately flash forward five years in time. The way that the main character’s thought about each other and their situation just seemed bizarre to me. I couldn’t understand how the heroine could have such thoughts as were described on her wedding day and throughout the book. Maybe the author needed to actually show some of what happened before the wedding day. The two main characters actually are distant emotionally and sometimes physically from each other, and it doesn’t make any sense why. He goes away to London the day after they marry and only comes back at Christmas for five years while she takes care of her mother? Why? It felt like the book was all sound and fury, signifying nothing. I hate it when drama is drawn out when if two people just talked, things could be resolved instantly. Instead, both of these characters just got caught up in their own heads about what they thought the other person might be thinking. Not quite what I was hoping for.
I received a free copy of this collection, but that did not affect my review
These are all heart-warming stories with mistletoe and romance that tend to make you dream of the romance that are built within these stories. A very good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
What an awesome anthology!
What an awesome anthology some of my favorite authors are in this collection. I picked up the arc on Booksprout because of Amanda Mariel, but Dawn Brower, Christina McKnight, and Sandra SooKoo were authors I have read and loved. Now Annabelle Anders, Jane Charles, Anna St. Clair, Nadine Millard, and Tabetha Waite were all new authors for me. I loved each and every book. Amanda Mariel’s Stealing a Rogue’s Kiss was delightful loved Daphne and Marcus. Christina McKnight’s Bedded Under the Christmastide Moon had some very sad parts but the story was really good. Nadine Millard is new to me but I adored her book Mariah and Brandon are all cold on the outside but the fire that was in the inside oh my. I could go on and on about this collection. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up they are wonderful stories. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.