Christmas Angel (The Company of Rogues Series, Book 3: Regency Romance

Jo Beverley

Jul 2013 · ePublishing Works!

About this ebook

". . . my favorite rogue story, I go back to it often. . . . Beverley has managed to bring romance, mystery and intrigue . . . just fun! ~An Actual Reader

Leander, Lord Charrington has a problem. Raised to be a charming diplomat, women fall in love with him.

He, however, seeks a marriage of convenience with a sensible woman with whom he can live on honest terms.

The impoverished widow, Judith Rossiter, Angel Bride of poet Sebastian Rossiter, seems ideal. Still dressing in black, she remains devoted to her dead husband, and she has children to provide for.

Judith Rossiter thanks heaven for the earl's offered escape from disaster. Though her story is not what the earl believes, the terms of his agreement—to not fall in love with him—seem simple enough. Or so she believes on her wedding day . . . .

From The Publisher: Author Jo Beverley is known for her consumate attention to historical detail that wisks the reader back in time to a near first-hand experience. Fans of Regency romance and historical British fiction set in the 19th century, as well as readers of Jess Michaels, Mary Balogh, Christi Caldwell, Stephanie Laurens, Madeline Hunter and Mary Jo Putney will want to read every book by Jo Beverley.

Reader's Choice Award, Best Regency

"...beautifully complex love story... The Company of Rogues is well on its way to becoming one of the most cherished series ever in romantic fiction." ~Romantic Times

Ratings and reviews

Taking on a ready-made family may have seemed a good idea, but Judith Rossiter and her children come with more baggage than Lord Charrington bargained for. I found this romance intriguing and it held my interest from start to finish, as the unusual couple tries to find common ground in their marriage. Judith has trust issues and Leander cannot help but manage people and situations. Although they both agree that love has no part in their future, inevitably when danger strikes and Leander rushes in to protect his new family, feelings are aroused. The story is well written and is a standalone with the children bringing moments of hilarity and unexpected humor. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.

The weeping widow. The weeping widow tale was an excellent read Judith is a great character. I enjoyed reading her and Lee's journey from both not thinking they need or want love to find that it was really important. The twists were good and I enjoyed seeing the villain get his in the end. Bastian and Rosie were charming. This may be a tale that takes place during Christmas time but it is one you can read any time of the year. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review

I have now read all of this series except book 4.(I read 5 first as a discounted teaser, and it sucked me in. As always, I really enjoyed the story. However, I had issues with the main character, as Beth is naive and kinda dimwitted. She does things that I perhaps could understand if she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth but I thought should be obvious to someone with her background? I suppose she could be that way as a character but it made it really hard to identify with her as the protagonist and 'heroine'.

About the author

The NYT bestselling author of over thirty historical romance novels, all set in her native England in the medieval, Georgian, and Regency periods, Jo Beverley firmly believes that reading should be fun, and every book should leave the reader with a smile. You can find Jo on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jo.beverley and at www.wordwenches.com where she blogs regularly.