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Hi
everyone,
So
this week I thought Bewitching Blurbs should reflect the holiday theme. I have loved
Christmas themed books ever since I can remember. I don’t know what it is but I
can’t help reading about romance, snow and Yule logs while sweltering in
an Australian summer.
Some of the titles this week are really Christmassy,
whilst others only touch on it. As always we have a smattering of different
romance genres and heat levels.
Nicóle xx
So
let’s begin with a little gratuitous promotion on my part - my medieval
Yuletide novella is on sale just for Christmas. It’s only 99 cents on Amazon...
Go on you little minx... you know you want to... J
Misrule’s Mistress
By Nicole Hurley-Moore
Lord
Barric Cranley wants Lady Ellette for his wife but she has already refused
once. With a little help, cunning and the Feast of Misrule, Barric plans to
capture his bride and make it a Christmas she’ll never forget.
Christmas Eve at Etford Park
By Erin Grace
1849,
England: Nearly a year since her father died during the London Cholera
epidemic, Lily Bowden finds herself in a tiny village in Kent, trapped in a
life of unpaid servitude. Along with her mother and younger sister, she relies
upon the fragile goodwill of her minister uncle and his overbearing wife. After
suffering injuries during a battle in India, Gabriel Holsworthy returns to
England, only to find himself languishing in a military hospital in Chelsea. As
a second son, he'd gained little favour with a demanding father and is
reluctant to go when he is summoned home to Etford Park. Gabriel must accept
his brother's tragic death... but it's the ghosts of his own past that haunt
him. With Christmas approaching, Lily finds it impossible to be joyful, especially
as her poor sister slips into a deep melancholy over their late father. Lily no
longer believes in the goodness of others, the Christmas Spirit... or the
chance of finding love. For Gabriel, he is adamant never to risk his heart
again. When he meets Lily, he is stunned by the spark of passion ignited
within, but determined to extinguish it before it grows. No unruly slip of a
girl will turn his head... or touch his soul. He will be as bitter as his
father... as cold as the first Christmas snow. In the season of healing and
forgiveness, will Christmas bring sorrow for Lily and Gabriel, or will
Christmas bring them love, the greatest gift of all?
Here’s a hot little Sci-fi from Ros Baxter which is free on Amazon at the
moment.
White Christmas
By Ros Baxter
What if your only chance at survival was
to seduce the man who broke your heart?
Seventeen years after the Apocalypse, Admiral-class Explorer Tabysha is caught up in a firefight and shot down over Tyver, where ice vampires hunt human warmth. Seeking shelter in an ice cave, she is instructed to stay put and await rescue. But after another ship crash-lands, and the Hunter Gatherers stalk its wounded pilot, Tabi breaks protocol.
When it turns out the survivor is the man who stole her heart then skipped out on her ten years before, it seems to Tabi that no good deed goes unpunished, and things can’t get any worse. But she’s so wrong.
As the Hunters pick up the escalating heat signature of the former lovers, Tabi has to tell Asha that there is only one way to repel the creatures stalking them.
And it involves picking up where they left off ten years before.
Seventeen years after the Apocalypse, Admiral-class Explorer Tabysha is caught up in a firefight and shot down over Tyver, where ice vampires hunt human warmth. Seeking shelter in an ice cave, she is instructed to stay put and await rescue. But after another ship crash-lands, and the Hunter Gatherers stalk its wounded pilot, Tabi breaks protocol.
When it turns out the survivor is the man who stole her heart then skipped out on her ten years before, it seems to Tabi that no good deed goes unpunished, and things can’t get any worse. But she’s so wrong.
As the Hunters pick up the escalating heat signature of the former lovers, Tabi has to tell Asha that there is only one way to repel the creatures stalking them.
And it involves picking up where they left off ten years before.
Borderland Beauty
By Samantha Holt
Lord Dominic is
in need of a wife. With the reivers, the wild and dangerous criminals that
haunt the borderlands, breathing down his neck and his brother now married, he
needs a strong woman by his side. So when he finds out about an old marriage
contract between him and his neighbour’s daughter, he vows to give the
mysterious woman a chance. Upon meeting the beautiful, feisty maiden, he vows
to make her his wife.
Lucy Montgomery
wants nothing to do with the arrogant lord. She doesn’t understand his interest
in her. Surely a man like Dominic could never fall for a woman like her? Hurt
by the past, she refuses to believe that she is anything more than a game to
him. If only she didn’t find him quite so charming.
Can Dominic persuade
Lucy that she is more than just another woman to him? And with the reivers
growing bolder, are there worse dangers than Lucy saying ‘Nay’?
The
Christmas Cuckoo
By
Mary Jo Putney
Wars, has just returned to England and
intends to travel to an unwelcoming family home for Christmas. But when a
pompous secretary gives him too many orders, Jack hops on the next stagecoach
leaving the London inn, not caring where it’s going. Too much whisky to stave
off freezing leaves him sleeping it off in a different inn, and when an
attractive young woman asks if he’s Jack Howard, he happily goes home with her.
Despite vile weather, Meg Lambert drives to the local inn to collect her brother’s friend Jack Howard, but since she’s never met the man, she doesn’t realize that she’s brought home the wrong Jack Howard. Jack realizes her mistake when he awakes the next morning with an aching head—but he finds a warmth and welcome with Meg and her family that he’s yearned for all his life. He can’t bring himself to admit that he’s a cuckoo in her nest—but what will happen when Meg’s brother and the right Jack Howard turn up for Christmas???
Despite vile weather, Meg Lambert drives to the local inn to collect her brother’s friend Jack Howard, but since she’s never met the man, she doesn’t realize that she’s brought home the wrong Jack Howard. Jack realizes her mistake when he awakes the next morning with an aching head—but he finds a warmth and welcome with Meg and her family that he’s yearned for all his life. He can’t bring himself to admit that he’s a cuckoo in her nest—but what will happen when Meg’s brother and the right Jack Howard turn up for Christmas???
A lovely collection of stories and free on Amazon.
A Grosvenor Square Christmas
By Anna Campbell, Shana Galen, Vanessa Kelly & Kate Noble
Four breathtakingly romantic tales of a Regency Christmas from four
bestselling romance authors.
Down through the years, enchantment touches a tall gray house in Grosvenor Square. The legend of Lady Winterson’s Christmas ball promises true love and happiness to one lucky couple. Who will feel the magic this winter?
1803 - The Seduction of a Duchess by Shana Galen
Rowena Harcourt, the Duchess of Valère, never forgot the handsome footman who helped her escape the French Revolution. For fourteen years, Gabriel Lamarque has loved Rowena—now at Lady Winterson’s Christmas ball, has fate finally delivered a chance to win her hand?
1818 - One Kiss for Christmas by Vanessa Kelly
Nigel Dash is London’s most reliable gentleman, a reputation he never minded until he fell in love with beautiful Amelia Easton. Unfortunately, Amelia sees Nigel as a dependable friend, not a dashing suitor. At Lady Winterson’s famous Christmas ball, Nigel vows to change Amelia’s mind—by sweeping her off her feet.
1825 - His Christmas Cinderella by Anna Campbell
At the season’s most glittering ball, a girl who has never dared to dream of forever after discovers a Christmas miracle.
1830 - The Last First Kiss by Kate Noble
Susannah Westforth has always loved Sebastian Beckett – but he’s only ever seen her as a friend. When Sebastian takes his Grand Tour, Susannah transforms herself into a woman he’ll notice. Now Sebastian is back, just in time for Lady Winterson's Christmas ball – but the last thing he expects to see is his little Susie, all grown up...
You’re invited to join the whirling dance at Lady Winterson’s sparkling Christmas ball, where miracles happen and true love shines forever. How can you resist?
Down through the years, enchantment touches a tall gray house in Grosvenor Square. The legend of Lady Winterson’s Christmas ball promises true love and happiness to one lucky couple. Who will feel the magic this winter?
1803 - The Seduction of a Duchess by Shana Galen
Rowena Harcourt, the Duchess of Valère, never forgot the handsome footman who helped her escape the French Revolution. For fourteen years, Gabriel Lamarque has loved Rowena—now at Lady Winterson’s Christmas ball, has fate finally delivered a chance to win her hand?
1818 - One Kiss for Christmas by Vanessa Kelly
Nigel Dash is London’s most reliable gentleman, a reputation he never minded until he fell in love with beautiful Amelia Easton. Unfortunately, Amelia sees Nigel as a dependable friend, not a dashing suitor. At Lady Winterson’s famous Christmas ball, Nigel vows to change Amelia’s mind—by sweeping her off her feet.
1825 - His Christmas Cinderella by Anna Campbell
At the season’s most glittering ball, a girl who has never dared to dream of forever after discovers a Christmas miracle.
1830 - The Last First Kiss by Kate Noble
Susannah Westforth has always loved Sebastian Beckett – but he’s only ever seen her as a friend. When Sebastian takes his Grand Tour, Susannah transforms herself into a woman he’ll notice. Now Sebastian is back, just in time for Lady Winterson's Christmas ball – but the last thing he expects to see is his little Susie, all grown up...
You’re invited to join the whirling dance at Lady Winterson’s sparkling Christmas ball, where miracles happen and true love shines forever. How can you resist?
Well really... who doesn’t? J
All I Want for Christmas Is a Cowboy
By Jennifer Ryan, Katie Lane & Emma Cane
From Emma Cane, Jennifer Ryan, and Katie Lane come three wildly romantic
holiday stories featuring snowstorms, proposals, a sleigh ride … and, yes,
cowboys.
The Christmas Cabin by Emma Cane
Sandy and her young son, Nate, are Christmas tree–hunting when a
snowstorm strikes and an old ranch hand points them to an abandoned cabin.
Little does Sandy know he sent cowboy Doug Thalberg to the same place. It's a
Christmas all of Valentine Valley will remember.
Can't Wait by Jennifer Ryan
Before The Hunted Series began …
Though she is the woman of his dreams, Caleb Bowden knows his best
friend's sister, Summer Turner, is off limits. He won't cross that line, which
means Summer will just have to take the reins if she wants her cowboy for Christmas.
Baby It's Cold Outside by Katie Lane
Alana Hale hits the internet dating jackpot when she finds Clint
McCormick. He's sensitive and responsible—not to mention wealthy. When he
invites her to spend the holidays on his family's ranch, she readily accepts.
But on the way there, a blizzard strands her with a womanizing rodeo cowboy who
could change everything …
Secret Santa (novella)
By Rhian Cahill
The last thing Jenn wants this Christmas to be is merry. Hibernating in her apartment is the perfect plan for someone who has lost way more than just her Christmas cheer. She’ll re-emerge on December 26th and move on with her life.
Morgan has had just about enough of dancing around the sexual chemistry between himself and his manager, Jenn. If he has his way, she won’t spend this Christmas — or any other — alone. With the help of a bogus set of secret Santa envelopes, he’s going to deliver a Christmas present to the woman he loves, one she’ll never forget!
One Sweet Christmas (novella)
By Darlene Fredette
It’s going to take more than
a few pieces of chocolate to fill this Scrooge’s heart with Christmas cheer.
Luckily Candice Cane has a whole shop full...
Candice Cane is not proud of the way she acted after her last encounter with Jackson Frost. Sure revenge was fun, but it’s left Jackson standing, angry and looking for answers, on the welcome mat in her chocolate shop. Now he’s after some revenge of his own.
Jackson returned to his small hometown for one reason and one reason only...so he’s not sure how he’s ended up in a Santa suit in the middle of a chocolate shop, at the behest of its beautiful owner, instead of high-tailing it back to the city as fast as he can.
Jackson wants nothing to do with his small town past, but Candice shows him what he didn’t even know he’d been missing. Can a bit of Christmas magic heal old wounds and offer up a future neither saw coming?
Candice Cane is not proud of the way she acted after her last encounter with Jackson Frost. Sure revenge was fun, but it’s left Jackson standing, angry and looking for answers, on the welcome mat in her chocolate shop. Now he’s after some revenge of his own.
Jackson returned to his small hometown for one reason and one reason only...so he’s not sure how he’s ended up in a Santa suit in the middle of a chocolate shop, at the behest of its beautiful owner, instead of high-tailing it back to the city as fast as he can.
Jackson wants nothing to do with his small town past, but Candice shows him what he didn’t even know he’d been missing. Can a bit of Christmas magic heal old wounds and offer up a future neither saw coming?
Now for a little non-fiction...
The
History of Christmases Past
By Suzi Love.
A collection of historical information about the traditions of Christmas
through the centuries, including the religious aspects, decorations, games,
food and plays.
Thanks so much for adding my Christmas History book here, Nicole. Much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteYou're more than welcome, Suzi. My pleasure :)
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