Who is the woman in the mirror?Take one solitary, nameless gentleman, a woman helpless and desperate — and add mistletoe. One has a strange gift, the other an unusual heritage, and together they will make unexpected Christmas magic, since they’re both searching for the same thing although they don’t know it.Michael FitzDoone, adrift in a snowstorm, stumbles across the chance for a meal and a … chance for a meal and a bed—something he can’t turn down. Ariadne Wilton makes the offer without thinking his arrival might portend a change in her future. And neither could imagine the heat that will explode between them or where a mysterious prediction will guide their unusual journey. It may well include a solid punch on the nose, something odd stuck up a tree, unexpected revelations, and of course—kisses and mistletoe.
It’s an enchanting Ridlington Christmas adventure that will bring some holiday joy into more than just two lives…
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This is an enjoyable quick read, perfect for Christmas. Ms. Kelly always manages to find a new twist to her Regency books and this one is no exception.
Michael FitzDoone has been kicked out of his childhood home after his father discovers the truth about his parentage. While wandering the countryside, he comes across a country fair and a gypsy woman who appears eager to tell his fortune. After seeing a beautiful woman in a mirror, the gypsy tells him about a place he can get his horse attended to and possibly a place to get a hot meal.
Ariadne Wilton is thought to be a whore because she has a young son and no husband. When Michael appears at her doorstep, it seems like something has brought them together. Both of them seem to be sensitive to things that are not of this world and they are immediately drawn to each other. Michael hears his Irish mother’s voice tell him to find his father and the two set out to do just that.
I enjoyed this short story, but I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had previously read some of the other books in the Ridlington series. When Michael finds his new family, it was a little difficult to keep track of all the characters that were introduced very rapidly. But, all in all, if you enjoy Regency romance with a touch of magic, this is a good read.
Two lonely people who are down on their luck find each other and their lives are turned around. Michael and Ariadne are likeable characters. I rooted for them from the start. This is a wonderful holiday story that left me feeling happy. I love the coziness of Ridlington family. I also liked the secondary characters, in particular Sir Arthur and Winnie.
Part of the A Ridlington Christmas Novella series a short well written story that once I started I was not putting down until I finished reading. Michael FitzDoone gets caught in a snow storm and seeks shelter in a fortune tellers tent. While there the woman gives him a reading and he sees woman in a mirror while he is waiting for her to get her crystal ball out of the backroom. He is told where he can find a room and food, when he meets Ariadne Wilton he realizes she was the woman in the mirror.They will go through so much together as they try to find out who he really is. I enjoyed this story and want to read more in this series. I received an Arc and I am voluntarily reviewing.
I love the Ridlington’s, their family is a very unusual one. There is always an excellent story. This is the tale of Michael O’Donnell AKA Fitzdoone AKA Wynstanley. Poor Michael the who raised him was o’Donnell but when he married a second time and got a son. He threw out Michael told him not to come back and don’t use his name. Michael went to England and used the name Fitzdoone because it said exactly what he was a bastard, a nobody. He was traveling alone and his horse had a sore foot and he looked for a town hopefully with a blacksmith. There was a fair going on, he met a fortune teller. One of the things she told him was where to get his horse fixed and there was a house down the way that would probably feed him and help with his horse. At the house, he met Ariadne Wilton.
It felt as though he had known her all his life. She had been born to be his as he was born to be hers.
A wonderful and happy book but with problems. It is well-written, reads easily, and flows smoothly.
What a great array of characters, they are so engaging and warm. It does get a little sexy.
I received this from the author and voluntarily reviewed it.
A beautiful story by Sahara Kelly.
The magic of mistletoe just may bring two lost souls together and perhaps even give one a true family. I loved this book it was magical and such a lovely romance. Michael has been toss from the only home he knew because he was not sired by the man he knew as father. Ariadne has been cast as a whore with no real hope of true happiness. These characters were awesome in fact I love all the Ridlington. If you want a bit of wonderful magic in your life then this is the book to pick up I highly recommend it. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
Dispossessed, humiliated and cast out of what had been his home Michael wanders aimlessly until a strange experience sets him on his way to his future. Michael and Ariadne had several things in common, they knew rejection well, they were sensitive to the unknown and needed to feel loved. He was made for her and she was for him. Together they felt whole. An interesting, entertaining adventure where the protagonists were closer to each other on their search for the mystery surrounding Michael. Suspense, good emotions, romance, amusing situations, passion, family and good intentions. An interesting, emotional and magical story Ridlington style.
Magical regency. Though magic helps them see, they are instantly drawn. I like that they are both regular people with realistic issues and frank. Enjoyed my curious ride on a magical journey with these practical characters. Full of the Ridlington humor which is an added bonus. Such a heartwarming and welcoming family of “society misfits”. I received a free copy via Candid Book Reviews and am voluntarily reviewing.