The Earl and Countess of Banfield cordially request your attendance at the wedding for their daughters: Lady Tamsyn Hambly to Mr. Gryffyn Cardew, & Lady Morgan Hambly to Harold Mort, Viscount Blackwater, on the 24th day of December, 1811, at Castle Keyvnor, Bocka Morrow, Cornwall.TEMPTED AT CHRISTMAS includes:Kate Pearce’s And a Pigeon in a Pear Tree When stuffy Benjamin Priske, Baron … Pear Tree
When stuffy Benjamin Priske, Baron Saxelby, heir to the Earl of Widcome arrives at Castle Keyvnor, he not only falls in love at first sight, but is accidentally mistaken for his valet. As he spends time with Henrietta, the witty, beautiful, and self-assured granddaughter of the castle housekeeper, he’s increasingly reluctant to reveal his true identity and spoil the most remarkable days of his life. Can Benjamin overcome his rigid nature, embrace the magical nature of Keyvnor castle, and maybe indulge in a fairytale romance all of his own?
Jane Charles’ His Mistletoe Miss
Anthony Beck, Viscount Redgrave, has always done what was expected of his title and station. Ever the dutiful son, he abides by his mother’s requests even when they tend to the ridiculous. There is no other reason, after all, that he would visit a gypsy camp to acquire a piece of magical mistletoe that should direct him to the path of true love. Luckily at the gypsy camp, he happens upon the one lady he’s always wanted to court. Unfortunately, she’s in love with her guardian… Miss Holly Prescott is not in love with her guardian. It is her duty, however, to make certain that nefarious young ladies with hopes of becoming his duchess, don’t trap him into a loveless marriage. While attending the Christmas Eve weddings at Castle Keyvnor, Holly learns that the nearby gypsies could be of help in that regard. However, she did not expect to stumble upon the handsome and oh-so-honorable Lord Redgrave in the process.
Elizabeth Essex’s A Merry Devil
Captain Matthew Kent has always been bound by his service to the Royal Navy. But when the Admiralty rewards him handsomely for cleaning out a nest of Cornwall smugglers, he is tempted to throw it all away for a second chance with Tressa Teague, the very woman he should not admire—a smuggler. Tressa is the daughter of the vicar, expected to be everything sweetness and light. But instead she has the heart of a pirate. She thought she’d seen the last of the dangerous sea captain who left her heartbroken before. But when he returns to the rugged coast of Cornwall to offer her the chance of a lifetime, will she lose her freedom, or only her heart?more
Elizabeth Essex’s A Merry Devil
Captain Matthew Kent has always been bound by his service to the Royal Navy. But when the Admiralty rewards him handsomely for cleaning out a nest of Cornwall smugglers, he is tempted to throw it all away for a second chance with Vicar’s daughter Tressa Teague, the very woman he should not admire—a smuggler. She thought she’d seen the last of the dangerous sea captain who left her heartbroken before.
A gripping page turning novella whose pace is fast & takes you from Cornwall to France. Tressa is no shrinking violet but a strong minded intelligent woman, Matthew lives for the navy but starts to question this & also the reason he went against orders is revealed. 5 stars
Kate Pearce’s And a Pigeon in a Pear Tree
When stuffy Benjamin Priske, Baron Saxelby, heir to the Earl of Widcome arrives at Castle Keyvnor, he not only falls in love at first sight, but is accidentally mistaken for his valet. As he spends time with Henrietta, the witty, beautiful, and self-assured granddaughter of Mrs Bray the castle’s housekeeper, he’s increasingly reluctant to reveal his true identity and spoil the most remarkable days of his life.
Heart warming, delightful story Benjamin is able to be himself & to be liked for himself. Henrietta had a difficult childhood but has grown into a self reliant woman. Their attraction is immediate & I thoroughly enjoyed Benjamin acting as his valet & some of the jobs he had to do. Of course Benedict helped things along. 5 stars
Jane Charles’ His Mistletoe Miss
Anthony Beck, Viscount Redgrave, has always done what was expected of his title and station. Ever the dutiful son, he abides by his mother’s requests even when they tend to the ridiculous. Which is why he finds himself at the gypsy camp seeing Madame Boswell & being given a piece of magical mistletoe that should direct him to the path of true love. Luckily at the gypsy camp, he happens upon the one lady he’s always wanted to court Miss Holly Prescott but he believes unfortunately that she’s in love with her guardian The Duke of Westbury.
Misunderstandings abound & when the mistletoe came to life had me laughing out loud. The author is one of my must read author’s & this delightful, feel good, amusing novella doesn’t disappoint, the characterisation is very good, the story is well paced. I read it in a sitting. 5 stars
This is the fourth in this year’s Keyvnor stories & it was my favourite, three very good but very different stories that were linked together. I look forward to more novellas from the authors as there are still quite a few siblings & cousins to find their HEA
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
This is the first set of Castle Keyvnor books I have read. Pretty quick reads. Although I did not expect the ghosts, I enjoyed the distinct personalities. Enjoyable characters with well defined personalities. I especially liked the female character, Henrietta in Kate Pearce’s book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this Advanced Reader Copy.