Christmas Kisses: A Regency Holiday Romance Anthology

Cheryl Bolen · Samantha Grace · Lana Williams · Collette Cameron · Sasha Cottman · Barbara Monajem · Suzanna Medeiros · Alina K. Field · Alana Lucas · Heather Boyd

Oct 2021 · Heather Boyd

About this ebook

Heat up the holiday with ten dreamy regency rogues! Winter is a time of magic, promise, and unexpected romance. Anything could happen...and it all begins with Christmas Kisses.

The Wallflower’s Christmas Wish (Brides of Bath) by Cheryl Bolen: While painting the portrait of Sir Elvin Steffington, Bath’s most eligible bachelor, the exceedingly plain spinster Diana Furness develops a strong friendship with her subject. Could this be more than friendship? Could he ever be attracted to one as inconsequential as she?

A Kiss From a Captain (An Everly Manor Happily Ever After) by Samantha Grace: Captain Gabriel Brazier defied doctors’ predictions and learned to walk again after losing his leg in war. But the damning voice whispering no woman will find him desirable again is hard to ignore, especially when he arrives at Everly Manor to compete for the charming Lady Laurel’s heart.

A Rogue’s Christmas Kiss (The Rogue Chronicles) by Lana Williams: Mary is shaken by a letter requesting she return home for Christmas. But her world is truly upended when she reunites with a former love for the long journey. Arthur has no desire to rekindle their relationship after Mary broke his heart, but a snowstorm and some passionate kisses just might reignite their love.

’Twas the Rogue Before Christmas (The Honorable Rogues®) by Collette Cameron: Eager to leave England, American, Jason Steele can’t forget the beautiful noblewoman he saved from a foiled robbery. Determined to behave properly, Lenora Audsley can’t stop thinking about the rogue who rescued her. Can the magic of the holiday season unite these lovers who are forbidden to see each other?

Bound to the Belgian Count (London Lords) by Sasha Cottman: Abandoned bride, Lily is determined to seek an annulment. But when her absent husband Count Maximilian de Viron suddenly appears in court, the judge decides on a unique compromise. Between now and Christmas Eve, the couple must live together, share meals, and talk.

Embracing the Scandal by Barbara Monajem: Harriet is banished for her naughty behavior, and when Jonathan asks for her hand, he is told she is dead. When they meet again, can they overcome the lies and sins of the past to fall in love once again?

A Viscount for Christmas by Suzanna Medeiros: Viscount Thornton returns home for his mother's annual Christmas party to find a beautiful woman sleeping in his bed. Neither he nor Celia are happy when her mother demands they wed. Can they escape marriage or will they both get the Christmas gift they didn’t know they wanted?

The Impetuous Heiress (The Upstart Christmas Brides) by Alina K. Field: Before dashing Lord Loughton can make amends with his neglected fiancée, the lady’s meddling cousin delivers her to his doorstep. He soon realizes more is amiss than his carelessness. Can he uncover her secrets and win her back before he loses her altogether?

A Duchess for Christmas (Forgotten Heiress) by Alanna Lucas: Grace Banks is looking forward to her first Christmas at the Home for Desolate Ladies, but Edward, Duke of Tavistock, is set upon ruining it, and the secrets keeping them apart leave little hope for reconciliation. Can the spirit of Christmas heal two wounded hearts?

Let it Snow by Heather Boyd: When the worst scoundrel in her acquaintance rescues Yvette from a winter storm, she fears a holiday spent dodging his attempts at seduction. But more than one yuletide surprise awaits as she discovers Luc is a man of surprising patience, and passion for just one woman…Yvette herself.

Ratings and reviews

CHRISTMAS KISSES ANTHOLOGY: All of the stories were entertaining. Below are two of my favorites. THE WALLFLOWER’S CHRISTMAS WISH (Brides of Bath) by Cheryl Bolen: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved reading this story. It feels like a cross between, Cinderella, The Ugly Duckling and the most unlikely opposites attract. A VISCOUNT FOR CHRISTMAS by Suzanna Medeiros: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A darling sweet story of an accidental compromise between Isaac Thornton and the friend of his younger sisters. Celia has always had a tendre for Isaac but was too young to do anything about it. Years later Celia is now a woman with a matchmaking mama who let Isaac compromise her. A very gentle story; a beloved story of two hearts. I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I love the holiday collections that start coming out this time of year and this group of authors are some of the best! Twas the Rogue Before Christmas by Collette Cameron If you have read anything by this fabulous author, you know you are in for an entertaining story with some quirky characters, amusing verbs and usually an animal or two! Our heroine, Lenora, finds herself defending a grandmother from thieves, who were trying to take her purse. In steps her grandson, american Sea Captain, Jason, who rescues them both. A spark seems to ignite between them but he is anxious to get back to his ship and adventures, while Lenora is more cautious. Can these two find love and a way to be together? Fabulous! Bound to the Belgian Court by Sasha Cottman A heartbreaking story of a couple who find romance quickly and marry. Mysteriously, he soon seems to abandon her and disappears. Hurt, angry and bewildered she wants to have the marriage annulled, but unexpectedly finds her lost husband, a broken man, with bewilderment. Can they find their way back to each other and have the truth revealed while staying ahead of a villian? Great story that kept me turning the pages to see what would happen! The Wallflower's Christmas Wish by Cheryl Bolen The story of Diana, who has not been treated well by her stepmother, and feels she is growing into a spinster. She has a true talent with her sketching and finds herself approached by a gentleman, to have his portrait done. As they spend time together, a strong attraction grows and if they can divert her stepmother, love might just be in bloom! Delightful. A Duchess for Christmas by Alanna Lucas Second chance romances are one of my favorite and Edward and Grace are reunited again after many years. Having loved each other since childhood, then torn apart by terrible events, can these two find that love again and have a future? A truly story of the heart that makes you believe in love! A Kiss from A Captain by Samantha Grace Be still my heart! Oh how I love the wounded hero who desperately needs someone to love him, scars and all. But of course he keeps women at bay, feeling he does not deserve anyone. But there is such a lady who has held him in affection for a long time and is determined to show he is worthy, Sigh worthy, the road to romance is delightful and wonderful! More to come...

A beautiful group of Christmas romances. You will really get your money worth in this awesome collection. It is a bit early for me to start reading Christmas stories but when I saw this one I could not pass up the arc it has some of my favorite authors and even a few I have not read. This book was super fun to spend time with. I really did not have a favorite I loved all the stories but the book was offered by Heather Boyd so that is the one I will center on. A reformed scoundrel is the best! Yvette and the scoundrel Luc Ayles find themselves unexpectedly together. On a snow night, a messed up coach, and her brother's friend coming to her rescue what a setup for our tale. This sweet tale has them finding just the most perfect Christmas present every. I liked the characters Yvette does not realize yet what a gem Luc is but you find that out in the first chapter when her is taking care of his cousin. It was a quick read that will put a smile on your face in fact all the pieces in this collection will delight you. I did receive a free copy of this book from Booksprout and voluntarily chose to review it.

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author Heather Boyd believes every character she creates deserves their own happily-ever-after—no matter how much trouble she puts them through. With that goal in mind, she writes steamy romances that skirt the boundaries of propriety to keep readers enthralled until the wee hours of the morning. Heather has published over 40 regency romance novels and shorter works full of daring seductions and distinguished rogues. She lives north of Sydney, Australia, with her trio of rogues and pair of four-legged overlords. For more information visit https://www.heather-boyd.com