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Windham #4
Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish
ALL SHE WANTS IS PEACE AND ANONYMITY...
Lady Sophie Windham has maneuvered a few days to herself at the ducal mansion in London before she must join her family for Christmas in Kent. Suddenly trapped by a London snowstorm, she finds herself with an abandoned baby and only the assistance of a kind, handsome stranger standing between her and complete disaster.
BUT SOPHIE'S HOLIDAY IS ABOUT TO HEAT UP...
With his estate in ruins, Vim Charpentier sees little to feel festive about this Christmas. His growing attraction for Sophie Windham is the only thing that warms his spirits--but when Sophie's brothers whisk her away, Vim's most painful holiday memories are reawakened.
It seems Sophie's been keeping secrets, and now it will take much more than a mistletoe kiss to make her deepest wishes come true...
Lady Sophie Windham has maneuvered a few days to herself at the ducal mansion in London before she must join her family for Christmas in Kent. Suddenly trapped by a London snowstorm, she finds herself with an abandoned baby and only the assistance of a kind, handsome stranger standing between her and complete disaster.
BUT SOPHIE'S HOLIDAY IS ABOUT TO HEAT UP...
With his estate in ruins, Vim Charpentier sees little to feel festive about this Christmas. His growing attraction for Sophie Windham is the only thing that warms his spirits--but when Sophie's brothers whisk her away, Vim's most painful holiday memories are reawakened.
It seems Sophie's been keeping secrets, and now it will take much more than a mistletoe kiss to make her deepest wishes come true...
391 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 1, 2011
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Grace Burrowes
190 books2,916 followersGrace Burrowes started writing as an antidote to empty nest and soon found it an antidote to life in general. She is the sixth out of seven children, raised in the rural surrounds of central Pennsylvania. Early in life she spent a lot of time reading romance novels and practicing the piano. Her first career was as a technical writer and editor in the Washington, DC, area, a busy job that nonetheless left enough time to read a lot of romance novels.
It also left enough time to grab a law degree through an evening program, produce Beloved Offspring (only one, but she is a lion), and eventually move to the lovely Maryland countryside.
While reading yet still more romance novels, Grace opened her own law practice, acquired a master's degree in Conflict Transformation (she had a teenage daughter by then) and started thinking about writing.... romance novels. This aim was realized when Beloved Offspring struck out into the Big World a few years ago. ("Mom, why doesn't anybody tell you being a grown-up is hard?")
Grace eventually got up the courage to start pitching her manuscripts to agents and editors. The query letter that resulted in "the call" started out: "I am the buffoon in the bar at the RWA retreat who could not keep her heroines straight, could not look you in the eye, and could not stop blushing--and if that doesn't narrow down the possibilities, your job is even harder than I thought." (The dear lady bought the book anyway.)
To contact Grace, email her at graceburrowes@yahoo.com.
It also left enough time to grab a law degree through an evening program, produce Beloved Offspring (only one, but she is a lion), and eventually move to the lovely Maryland countryside.
While reading yet still more romance novels, Grace opened her own law practice, acquired a master's degree in Conflict Transformation (she had a teenage daughter by then) and started thinking about writing.... romance novels. This aim was realized when Beloved Offspring struck out into the Big World a few years ago. ("Mom, why doesn't anybody tell you being a grown-up is hard?")
Grace eventually got up the courage to start pitching her manuscripts to agents and editors. The query letter that resulted in "the call" started out: "I am the buffoon in the bar at the RWA retreat who could not keep her heroines straight, could not look you in the eye, and could not stop blushing--and if that doesn't narrow down the possibilities, your job is even harder than I thought." (The dear lady bought the book anyway.)
To contact Grace, email her at graceburrowes@yahoo.com.
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December 25, 2016
So this is how a Regency romance feels like, coming from a talented writer who knows her letters. I understood the bare bones of the plot. But the plot itself was reduced to those very bare bones. The author communicated enough to engage and charm the mind.
The acts of lovemaking were there, but as far as I'm concerned, they weren't there for the taking. I kind of read the words without really getting bothered by these scenes. The tumescence of the hero is hinted at just once, sparing me from envy.
What I feared was not understanding most of the book, a case which I contracted with Pride and Prejudice. I lost thread of what the book was about for a couple of chapters, after which I was on familiar ground. I found myself charmed with this story, and I'll be foraging for more of the same soon.
The acts of lovemaking were there, but as far as I'm concerned, they weren't there for the taking. I kind of read the words without really getting bothered by these scenes. The tumescence of the hero is hinted at just once, sparing me from envy.
What I feared was not understanding most of the book, a case which I contracted with Pride and Prejudice. I lost thread of what the book was about for a couple of chapters, after which I was on familiar ground. I found myself charmed with this story, and I'll be foraging for more of the same soon.
December 11, 2021
This was so disappointing! I was so ready for a snowed in romance with a woman woh had to take care of a baby and fell in love. Instead, we got a supppeerrrrr slow plot where they go into too much time and detail of taking care of the baby. Then, like two days later, the couple is declaring their undying love for each other. Seriously. This book is over 400 pages and nothing happens. They change the baby's diaper. Make sure he's sleeping. Figure out why he's crying. And apparently are madly in love? I did like how they were both hiding their titles from one another and thought they were both working class, but nothing about this book made me excited to pick it back up and continue reading.
August 14, 2019
*3.5 stars*
I actually enjoyed most of Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish by the always excellent Grace Burrowes, but the story kept getting in its own way.
Grace Burrowes is a talented author, but I found this story to be unnecessarily complicated. I jumped into the series at this book, but I know it's also the 4th in the Windham series... and it felt like it. There were characters and backstories thrust at me without context, and I felt a little unmoored. Plus, there were waaaaaaaay too many POVs. Like, 5+ too many POVs. Keep it simple, Grace!
Some readers might not have enjoyed all of the baby content because, let's be honest, there was a lot of it, and it got a bit... detailed at times. However, I really liked how the two MCs bonded over this little baby. It felt organic and interesting. I've read a lot of historical romance, and I haven't read anything quite like this story.
Sure, it wasn't as cohesive and tight as it could have been, but I fell for this story and these characters. If we didn't keep head-hopping, I would have given this book 4 full stars, but I would still recommend it to Grace Burrowes fans.
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I actually enjoyed most of Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish by the always excellent Grace Burrowes, but the story kept getting in its own way.
Grace Burrowes is a talented author, but I found this story to be unnecessarily complicated. I jumped into the series at this book, but I know it's also the 4th in the Windham series... and it felt like it. There were characters and backstories thrust at me without context, and I felt a little unmoored. Plus, there were waaaaaaaay too many POVs. Like, 5+ too many POVs. Keep it simple, Grace!
Some readers might not have enjoyed all of the baby content because, let's be honest, there was a lot of it, and it got a bit... detailed at times. However, I really liked how the two MCs bonded over this little baby. It felt organic and interesting. I've read a lot of historical romance, and I haven't read anything quite like this story.
Sure, it wasn't as cohesive and tight as it could have been, but I fell for this story and these characters. If we didn't keep head-hopping, I would have given this book 4 full stars, but I would still recommend it to Grace Burrowes fans.
*Copy provided in exchange for an honest review*
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January 5, 2012
This one started off strongly with an intelligent, practical heroine and a hero who likes (and knows how to deal with) babies. But by about midway I was losing interest. I skimmed a bit to the big reveal when her brothers discover all and thought it would pick up again, but then came the double whammo of irritating.
First was Sophie's turning Vim's marriage proposal down. As with any historical I truly hate it when the heroine is perfectly willing to have sex with the hero (when she's never done so with anyone else) and when all is discovered and she's compromised, she turns down his marriage proposal because he's not in love with her - from her point of view. I just can't get past this scenario. Especially in this case where Vim proposes more then once (though she is confused about the first proposal), he has been nothing but caring and helpful throughout, and their lovemaking has been wonderful. Truly? A regency/whatever aristocratic lady is going to turn him down? And when someone points out that perhaps all that sex could lead to a baby, she insists that won't happen and if it does Vim will be long gone.
Second was the big reveal about what had so traumatized Vim as a young man that he has rarely, if ever, returned to his home in all the years since. When I found out what the scandal was it lessened his appeal majorly. He's insisted on staying away, despite the fact that his aunt and uncle are aging, and only returned because they let him know they're in dire straits. Makes him look like an immature idiot.
So once past the initial section this turned into a pretty major fail for me.
First was Sophie's turning Vim's marriage proposal down. As with any historical I truly hate it when the heroine is perfectly willing to have sex with the hero (when she's never done so with anyone else) and when all is discovered and she's compromised, she turns down his marriage proposal because he's not in love with her - from her point of view. I just can't get past this scenario. Especially in this case where Vim proposes more then once (though she is confused about the first proposal), he has been nothing but caring and helpful throughout, and their lovemaking has been wonderful. Truly? A regency/whatever aristocratic lady is going to turn him down? And when someone points out that perhaps all that sex could lead to a baby, she insists that won't happen and if it does Vim will be long gone.
Second was the big reveal about what had so traumatized Vim as a young man that he has rarely, if ever, returned to his home in all the years since. When I found out what the scandal was it lessened his appeal majorly. He's insisted on staying away, despite the fact that his aunt and uncle are aging, and only returned because they let him know they're in dire straits. Makes him look like an immature idiot.
So once past the initial section this turned into a pretty major fail for me.
September 19, 2015
This is, in absolutely no way shape or form, a challenging book. And that is, in absolutely no way, shape or form, a criticism of it. It's Burrowes 101, except she's added a really, completely implausibly, cute baby. Both the h/h are absolutely typical Burrowes fare. A hero who is far too good to be true but holding on to a stupid grudge which is then cleared implausibly quickly given the time he's been holding it for. And a heroine who wants babies and a family and has no really good reason for having failed to acquire those things thus far and is, with the best will in the world, somewhat devoid of her own personality. That all sounds like criticism, so why four stars? Because it's all so lovely and charming. It's easy, but well-written reading with some lovely turns of phrase and dialogue. I enjoyed every moment of reading it. I won't re-read it, it won't stay with me but it's a solid four star for me.
December 7, 2021
It's... Not it. It's cute with them baby sitting the baby but NOTHING HAPPENED. it was boring.
December 22, 2011
What a lovely Holiday Season read. I chuckled and smiled and sighed my way through this story about a woman who wishes for an answer for her her lonely heart, and low and behold it comes to her in spades! Sophie is a duke's daughter, the eldest of five girls , and sister to 5 brothers. She is not the typical heroine, which is a great deal of the reason I find this book so charming.
Sophie is a kind heart-ed woman, who not only takes in strays, including a 3 legged cat, a half blind draft horse and another draft horse who is scared to death of a whip. She is also the family's stalwart champion who at 27, decides she wants something for herself. She finds herself suddenly in possession of the tweenie's illegitimate baby, and Sophie knows naught what to do. Literally. Along comes our hero, Vim who does.
Vim is a handsome, fellow who has spent the last ten years trotting around the world, and has finally come home due to some pretty humorous machinations by his uncle and aunt. Vim is the kind of hero that makes you go awe, what a guy! He knows a lot about babies and isn't afraid to show it. Even willingly changes the nappy!
This story is filled with wonderful descriptions of relationships but should not be considered by the baby-faint-of-heart. Some of my favourite passages were simple events, seen through the hero or heroine's eyes and made wondrous - I still think of Vim watching Sophie as she fell in love with the baby. This is not a book for those seeking a holiday action adventure. Although there is a snow storm or ten, the most intense action comes when Vim, riding the big lily-livered draft horse discovers the horse has only pretended to come up lame so that he didn't have to leave the vicinity of his beloved mistress.
I did get a little weary of the she or he says one thing, only to be misunderstood by the other. The hero had a little too much of a flair for hanging of to old wounds for my tastes, but he pulled a great grovel off in the end. So I forgive him.
Great story. I read the Heir, but haven't read the next two. Think I will.
Sophie is a kind heart-ed woman, who not only takes in strays, including a 3 legged cat, a half blind draft horse and another draft horse who is scared to death of a whip. She is also the family's stalwart champion who at 27, decides she wants something for herself. She finds herself suddenly in possession of the tweenie's illegitimate baby, and Sophie knows naught what to do. Literally. Along comes our hero, Vim who does.
Vim is a handsome, fellow who has spent the last ten years trotting around the world, and has finally come home due to some pretty humorous machinations by his uncle and aunt. Vim is the kind of hero that makes you go awe, what a guy! He knows a lot about babies and isn't afraid to show it. Even willingly changes the nappy!
This story is filled with wonderful descriptions of relationships but should not be considered by the baby-faint-of-heart. Some of my favourite passages were simple events, seen through the hero or heroine's eyes and made wondrous - I still think of Vim watching Sophie as she fell in love with the baby. This is not a book for those seeking a holiday action adventure. Although there is a snow storm or ten, the most intense action comes when Vim, riding the big lily-livered draft horse discovers the horse has only pretended to come up lame so that he didn't have to leave the vicinity of his beloved mistress.
I did get a little weary of the she or he says one thing, only to be misunderstood by the other. The hero had a little too much of a flair for hanging of to old wounds for my tastes, but he pulled a great grovel off in the end. So I forgive him.
Great story. I read the Heir, but haven't read the next two. Think I will.
July 20, 2019
Lady Sophie Windham is soon to join her family for Christmas in Kent. However, she decides to take a few days for herself. In so doing, she runs across an abandoned baby and finds herself assisted by Vim Charpentier. Vim is also headed to Kent, and he is none too pleased about it. When Vim realizes that Sophie has no idea how to care for the baby, he offers his assistance.
Vim is quite drawn to Sophie, but he thinks she must be a cook or a maid so he focuses on the baby, Kit. It does not take long for both Sophie and Vim to fall in love with the little fellow. There are several problems, however. For starters, they should not be alone in the mansion where they are currently staying. Furthermore, neither Vim nor Sophie know of each other's true identity. During their time together they engage in serious conversations and Vim slowly begins to share painful memories with Sophie.
Meanwhile, Sophie knows that her three brothers will be arriving soon, and, for reasons that are very important to her, she is keeping secrets from Vim. Sophie finds herself in a sensitive predicament. Not only has she fallen in love with Kit, she may just have fallen in love with Vim. Sophie is holding out for true love, nothing less, so she struggles to hide her feelings from Vim.
I love that this story centered around Kit. He was a a delight and proved to be the catalyst behind what happens for Sophie and Vim. How wonderful for the author to use such a young character in such an influential way. This book started off remarkably well and shaped into a warm and affecting romance.
Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish is a re-release and that makes me quite happy. Otherwise, I am not sure that I would have known of this book or this series. I have read books by Grace Burrowes before and I definitely enjoy her writing. Being able to grab this book, all while anticipating the rest of the series, was truly wonderful.
Many thanks to Sourcebooks Casablanca and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.
Vim is quite drawn to Sophie, but he thinks she must be a cook or a maid so he focuses on the baby, Kit. It does not take long for both Sophie and Vim to fall in love with the little fellow. There are several problems, however. For starters, they should not be alone in the mansion where they are currently staying. Furthermore, neither Vim nor Sophie know of each other's true identity. During their time together they engage in serious conversations and Vim slowly begins to share painful memories with Sophie.
Meanwhile, Sophie knows that her three brothers will be arriving soon, and, for reasons that are very important to her, she is keeping secrets from Vim. Sophie finds herself in a sensitive predicament. Not only has she fallen in love with Kit, she may just have fallen in love with Vim. Sophie is holding out for true love, nothing less, so she struggles to hide her feelings from Vim.
I love that this story centered around Kit. He was a a delight and proved to be the catalyst behind what happens for Sophie and Vim. How wonderful for the author to use such a young character in such an influential way. This book started off remarkably well and shaped into a warm and affecting romance.
Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish is a re-release and that makes me quite happy. Otherwise, I am not sure that I would have known of this book or this series. I have read books by Grace Burrowes before and I definitely enjoy her writing. Being able to grab this book, all while anticipating the rest of the series, was truly wonderful.
Many thanks to Sourcebooks Casablanca and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.
May 13, 2013
This is a sweet story about two strangers bonding over an abandoned baby. I liked Sophie and Vim tremendously, and if you've read her brothers' stories in this series you'll enjoy seeing them together. There is, however, a Big Misunderstanding that I didn't really buy, and in addition the hero had held a grudge against the heroine's father for over a decade over what seemed to me a trivial incident.
See my review of the series at http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
See my review of the series at http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
April 9, 2017
Another enjoyable addition to the Windham series. I did start to get a bit sick of all of the fiddle-faddling around with the baby in the first half of the book. That seemed a bit overdone to me. But still, I liked both Sophie and Vim. (Hated the name 'Vim', BTW. His actual name of Wilhelm was fine, but the nickname? Ugh!). But overall, a sweet story, even though I didn't read it at Christmas time!
December 30, 2016
I dunno. Not bad, but not inspired.
February 20, 2020
Lady Sophie Windham is the sensible one of her siblings, the one that they all rely on, However, before all the family Christmas festivities commence Sophie wants a few days to herself, absent of the lovingly applied pressure from her family to be the rock steady member. However, she didn’t expect to be snowed in, looking after an infant with the assistance of a very handsome and kind stranger. But, how well will her handsome helpmate feel when he realizes she isn’t just Sophie, but Lady Sophie Windham, daughter of a powerful duke? However, Sophie isn’t the only one with a secret.
Snowed in at Christmas? Is there anything more cliché during the festive season? Maybe not, but that doesn’t stop me from loving it. Especially when in the artful hands of Grace Burrowes. I’m not normally a fan of Christmas books, they seem to overly idealise the holiday, but this book was such a comforting and warm read, it was inevitable that I would fall in love with it.
Like most Burrowes’ book this isn’t a firework of passion, but rather a slower build as their relationship develops. And, as the romance develops between Vim and Sophie there’s also another character they’re both falling in love with: Kit, the orphaned baby they are both caring for. The whole thing was adorable and moving, as Sophie is convinced that she won’t be able to keep either Kit or Vim, due to their apparent class disparity.
This book had a very strong theme of family. We have Sophie, Vim and Kit forming their own little found family as well as chapters from Sophie’s brothers and parents as they worry over her. I loved seeing the interplay between the Windham brothers, and their clear regard for their sister was lovely; perfect for a holiday themed book.
This was a book showing two very nice people falling in love with one another during the festive season. With the added cuteness of baby Kit, it was a heart-warming read. So, although it felt a little flabby once they leave their snow bound situation, it’s still a great holiday read, and one of my favourites so far from Grace Burrowes
Snowed in at Christmas? Is there anything more cliché during the festive season? Maybe not, but that doesn’t stop me from loving it. Especially when in the artful hands of Grace Burrowes. I’m not normally a fan of Christmas books, they seem to overly idealise the holiday, but this book was such a comforting and warm read, it was inevitable that I would fall in love with it.
Like most Burrowes’ book this isn’t a firework of passion, but rather a slower build as their relationship develops. And, as the romance develops between Vim and Sophie there’s also another character they’re both falling in love with: Kit, the orphaned baby they are both caring for. The whole thing was adorable and moving, as Sophie is convinced that she won’t be able to keep either Kit or Vim, due to their apparent class disparity.
This book had a very strong theme of family. We have Sophie, Vim and Kit forming their own little found family as well as chapters from Sophie’s brothers and parents as they worry over her. I loved seeing the interplay between the Windham brothers, and their clear regard for their sister was lovely; perfect for a holiday themed book.
This was a book showing two very nice people falling in love with one another during the festive season. With the added cuteness of baby Kit, it was a heart-warming read. So, although it felt a little flabby once they leave their snow bound situation, it’s still a great holiday read, and one of my favourites so far from Grace Burrowes
October 13, 2020
Review originally published at Romancing Romances.
I received an eARC at no cost from the publisher, and I am leaving a voluntary and honest review. Thank you.
4.5*
I loved this book! I’ve always really enjoyed Christmas/Holidays related books, and this one hit all the right spots.
Sophie is the sensible sister. She doesn’t give problems to anyone. So, when she decides to spend some time at Christmas with friends, her family doesn’t worry. But Sophie has a plan. She wants to spend some of her Christmas alone. But her plans get sidetracked when she is left stranded with someone else’s baby.
Queue Vim, our hero. I’ll admit right away, I love babies. I find them adorable, and I love holding them. And whenever I see someone who is good with a baby, I just feel happy. And Vim, well, he’s perfect with young Kit. How he helps Sophie without ever mocking her, or making feel like she’s doing something wrong, it’s just perfect.
I really enjoyed the relationship between both the hero and the heroine, and them with Kit. It was adorable, with our characters stuck due to a snow storm, learning about each other, and relating in a way they couldn’t with other people. Sometimes it’s just easier to talk to a stranger than someone who’s known you forever, right?
I also really liked hoe Sophie’s brothers didn’t try to decide for her, or just beat Vim. They understood that they were in love, but apparently there was some form of impediment, so they decided to do what they could to help them. Great brothers!
All in all, a great romance, with some steamy moments, very romantic, very adorable, and it just made me very happy.
I received an eARC at no cost from the publisher, and I am leaving a voluntary and honest review. Thank you.
4.5*
I loved this book! I’ve always really enjoyed Christmas/Holidays related books, and this one hit all the right spots.
Sophie is the sensible sister. She doesn’t give problems to anyone. So, when she decides to spend some time at Christmas with friends, her family doesn’t worry. But Sophie has a plan. She wants to spend some of her Christmas alone. But her plans get sidetracked when she is left stranded with someone else’s baby.
Queue Vim, our hero. I’ll admit right away, I love babies. I find them adorable, and I love holding them. And whenever I see someone who is good with a baby, I just feel happy. And Vim, well, he’s perfect with young Kit. How he helps Sophie without ever mocking her, or making feel like she’s doing something wrong, it’s just perfect.
I really enjoyed the relationship between both the hero and the heroine, and them with Kit. It was adorable, with our characters stuck due to a snow storm, learning about each other, and relating in a way they couldn’t with other people. Sometimes it’s just easier to talk to a stranger than someone who’s known you forever, right?
I also really liked hoe Sophie’s brothers didn’t try to decide for her, or just beat Vim. They understood that they were in love, but apparently there was some form of impediment, so they decided to do what they could to help them. Great brothers!
All in all, a great romance, with some steamy moments, very romantic, very adorable, and it just made me very happy.
December 27, 2016
4.5 stars
Review to follow - at some point.
Review to follow - at some point.
December 17, 2017
Finally a Christmas romance!!! It's heavy on the baby stuff, but very sweet and enjoyable. Loved her brothers, so I will check out the series
November 2, 2011
Lady Sophie is the perfect lady with a heart of gold. She is quite naive but in a charming way. Her naivety unfortunately lands her in quite the muddle. A lowly member of the household staff has had a baby and Sophie helps the girl to go back home but before she is able to get the girl home the girl leaves Sophie to care for her child forever.
Sophie having no children of her own and having never cared for a child is at a loss of what to do. Luckily for her and Kit, a nice man named Vim has come to their rescue. A snow storm ensues and brings them closer and closer together.
This is a perfect Christmas story. Man meets woman and they fall in love but they must meet obstacles along the way that makes their love so much stronger.
I love the characters in this book. Sophie is a beautiful woman inside and out. She is of strong character but with flaws like anyone else. Vim is a gentle man with a loving heart but has been hurt in the past and his heart is in need of saving. What wonderful character he is.
Baby Kit is such an important part of the story I cannot forget him, I cried for him and my maternal instincts kicked in over and over throughout the book. I wanted this baby for my own. What a wonderful little man.
I enjoyed the flow of this book and how easily each scene went into the other. I believe anyone who reads this book will enjoy it immensely. It's a classic tale but with many many wonderful characters and splendid Holiday Cheer.
I give Lady Sophie's Christmas wish 5 Stars!!!
Sophie having no children of her own and having never cared for a child is at a loss of what to do. Luckily for her and Kit, a nice man named Vim has come to their rescue. A snow storm ensues and brings them closer and closer together.
This is a perfect Christmas story. Man meets woman and they fall in love but they must meet obstacles along the way that makes their love so much stronger.
I love the characters in this book. Sophie is a beautiful woman inside and out. She is of strong character but with flaws like anyone else. Vim is a gentle man with a loving heart but has been hurt in the past and his heart is in need of saving. What wonderful character he is.
Baby Kit is such an important part of the story I cannot forget him, I cried for him and my maternal instincts kicked in over and over throughout the book. I wanted this baby for my own. What a wonderful little man.
I enjoyed the flow of this book and how easily each scene went into the other. I believe anyone who reads this book will enjoy it immensely. It's a classic tale but with many many wonderful characters and splendid Holiday Cheer.
I give Lady Sophie's Christmas wish 5 Stars!!!
April 10, 2015
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Ben genelde pek yorumları okumam kitabı okumadan önce.
Ancak bu kitap ile ilgili maalesef vikitapta yorum değil de verilen puana denk geldim... Ve yoksa bu kitap benim için işkence mi olacak diye içimden geçirmedim değil..
Ancak hiçte öyle olmadı.
Leydi Sophie ve Vim'i çok sevdim.
Bazı kişiler her şey çok hızlı oldu bitti demiş ama ne kitaplar okuduk yani..
Terk edilmiş Kit'in etrafında çok güzel bir ilişki geliştirdi bu ikili.
Sophie karakteri çok iyiydi. Gerçi iki karakter de, Sophie'nin erkek kardeşleri de.. Kitapta sevmediğim karakter yoktu inanın.
Her karakterin kendince bir çekiciliği vardı.. Büyük haz aldım her birini okurken.
Şahsen çok gördüğünüz yorumlara takılmayın, bence hiç vakit kaybı değildi. Haa dedim keşke farklı kapak kullansalarmış.. Yani iyi olurdu baya.
Ama kalbinizi ısıtan, içinizi bir hoş eden keyifli bir kitap. Şahsen ben tavsiye ederim :)
Ben genelde pek yorumları okumam kitabı okumadan önce.
Ancak bu kitap ile ilgili maalesef vikitapta yorum değil de verilen puana denk geldim... Ve yoksa bu kitap benim için işkence mi olacak diye içimden geçirmedim değil..
Ancak hiçte öyle olmadı.
Leydi Sophie ve Vim'i çok sevdim.
Bazı kişiler her şey çok hızlı oldu bitti demiş ama ne kitaplar okuduk yani..
Terk edilmiş Kit'in etrafında çok güzel bir ilişki geliştirdi bu ikili.
Sophie karakteri çok iyiydi. Gerçi iki karakter de, Sophie'nin erkek kardeşleri de.. Kitapta sevmediğim karakter yoktu inanın.
Her karakterin kendince bir çekiciliği vardı.. Büyük haz aldım her birini okurken.
Şahsen çok gördüğünüz yorumlara takılmayın, bence hiç vakit kaybı değildi. Haa dedim keşke farklı kapak kullansalarmış.. Yani iyi olurdu baya.
Ama kalbinizi ısıtan, içinizi bir hoş eden keyifli bir kitap. Şahsen ben tavsiye ederim :)
December 21, 2018
This beautiful story has everything I love: hidden identities, an abandoned baby, love, romance, mystery and loving, hilarious and super meddling dukes and duchesses-also known as Sophie's family. I read her brother's stories earlier in the series. Vim and Sophie are such nice, caring and generous people and they deserve all the happiness in the world!
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December 6, 2021DNF at 42%. This was soooooooo boring omg all the two main characters do is take care of some random baby. The author also featured POVs from some side characters that I didn’t care about. AND you know I’m bored out of my mind when a sexy scene is about to happen and that’s when I decide to DNF 🤣
January 13, 2020
Oldukça sıkıcı bir kitaptı.Terkedilmiş bir bebeğe bakan iki kişinin birbirine yakınlaşmaları vs.Tabii bu bir dönem kitabı balo yok,şaperon yok anca mama yap bez yıka çok sıkıldım😂
November 30, 2021
This just didn’t work for me. Too much about the baby and not enough romance. The characters were just so boring, as well as the story. That pretty much sums up my time with this book…..bored.
December 25, 2011
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Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish was a first for me reading Grace Burrowes. I am an all-time sucker for historical romance and have been craving a good historical read for some time. I got side-tracked by paranormal romance for a while and am currently reading urban fantasy. Weeee! What a jump I have made from my historical romance comfort zone. But … I was so happy with Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish. And it came at a terrific time, blending in with the holiday season all around.
Sophie is one of five daughters of a Duke with a few older brothers thrown into the mix. She is known as the family peace-maker of sorts and is constantly giving to others; rescuing them you might say. She generally receives little in return aside from her own altruistic feelings. But she definitely wishes for more. Sophie longs for a great love, happiness, and a family of her own. Sounds within reach, yes? Not so much when you have suffered loss like Sophie has. She has safeguarded her own heart from protection to the point that she may well let the greatest possibility of love walk out of her life without a fight. And Sophie has a secret she has not confessed to Vim – she is in fact a Lady, something Vim has not yet deduced. The problem is that Sophie is enjoying living outside the realm of restrictions a “Lady” is generally bound by.
Vim (we won’t get into his full name - it is a rather large mouthful *snicker*) runs into Sophie somewhat accidentally and ends up switching roles with her – he is now rescuing her in a way. Sophie has found herself with an infant to care for after his mother runs off and leaves him. Vim cannot in good conscience leave Sophie with her young charge and literally no idea what to do in the way of caring for the baby. Vim has pressing business he must attend to, but finds the lure of staying with Sophie and the baby much more to his liking. Time and again he leaves … and returns. But Vim also has been wronged in the past and he too may ultimately lose Sophie if he does not fight for her and make it perfectly clear that he wants her in his life as much more than a passing fling.
Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish is … errr … I am not sure what to call it. It is Book 3 of the Windham Series and book 1 of the sub-series The Duke’s Daughters. I, unfortunately had no idea about this when I started the book. I despise reading out of order, but given that the book is also a first in a series, I was not left feeling too badly from my error. The thing about this book is that it could serve as a stand-alone as well. As I read it, I did have a feeling that I was missing more detail. For example, the short recaps of the brothers and their wives: I felt that there was much more to the stories. I was right. Had I read the first two books in the Windham Series, I would have understood better. But this in not to say that I was confused. The best comparison would be to explain reading Johanna Lindsey’s Malory Novels out of order. For those of you Lindsey fans, I am sure you know exactly what I mean. It can be done, but it is so much better when read in order. I enjoyed the brothers as secondary characters to the point that I know I would very much enjoy their full novels. *whispers* I do intend to correct this folly and read all of the books in the series.
What I disliked about the book was that Vim and Sophie obviously had a strong connection from the beginning. I was a little annoyed that they took so long deciding to be together. At one point I thought Vim had another plan in mind concerning Sophie and the baby, but I was wrong. When my prediction failed to thrive, I nearly gave up hope that the two would wake the heck up and see what was right in front of them. There are some good frustrations when reading, but this was not the case. I think a large portion of the frustration was the unwillingness of the characters to see where they had made mistakes. Had they not been so dang stubborn, they could have been together that much sooner. But hey, HEAs aren’t supposed to be easy, right? I just prefer the conflict to generate from sources other than the character’s own obstinacy.
Overall, Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish was a fun read that did wonders in satisfying my craving for a good historical romance that I could lose myself within. The brothers are a rough and rowdy crowd. And we also meet one of the sisters to some degree who has her own novel. The brief glimpse of the family members as secondary characters was enough to make me want to know more about them. Those looking for a good historical romance series should definitely check out the Windham Series. And to make it easier for you, I have included a list of the books available.
Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish was a first for me reading Grace Burrowes. I am an all-time sucker for historical romance and have been craving a good historical read for some time. I got side-tracked by paranormal romance for a while and am currently reading urban fantasy. Weeee! What a jump I have made from my historical romance comfort zone. But … I was so happy with Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish. And it came at a terrific time, blending in with the holiday season all around.
Sophie is one of five daughters of a Duke with a few older brothers thrown into the mix. She is known as the family peace-maker of sorts and is constantly giving to others; rescuing them you might say. She generally receives little in return aside from her own altruistic feelings. But she definitely wishes for more. Sophie longs for a great love, happiness, and a family of her own. Sounds within reach, yes? Not so much when you have suffered loss like Sophie has. She has safeguarded her own heart from protection to the point that she may well let the greatest possibility of love walk out of her life without a fight. And Sophie has a secret she has not confessed to Vim – she is in fact a Lady, something Vim has not yet deduced. The problem is that Sophie is enjoying living outside the realm of restrictions a “Lady” is generally bound by.
Vim (we won’t get into his full name - it is a rather large mouthful *snicker*) runs into Sophie somewhat accidentally and ends up switching roles with her – he is now rescuing her in a way. Sophie has found herself with an infant to care for after his mother runs off and leaves him. Vim cannot in good conscience leave Sophie with her young charge and literally no idea what to do in the way of caring for the baby. Vim has pressing business he must attend to, but finds the lure of staying with Sophie and the baby much more to his liking. Time and again he leaves … and returns. But Vim also has been wronged in the past and he too may ultimately lose Sophie if he does not fight for her and make it perfectly clear that he wants her in his life as much more than a passing fling.
Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish is … errr … I am not sure what to call it. It is Book 3 of the Windham Series and book 1 of the sub-series The Duke’s Daughters. I, unfortunately had no idea about this when I started the book. I despise reading out of order, but given that the book is also a first in a series, I was not left feeling too badly from my error. The thing about this book is that it could serve as a stand-alone as well. As I read it, I did have a feeling that I was missing more detail. For example, the short recaps of the brothers and their wives: I felt that there was much more to the stories. I was right. Had I read the first two books in the Windham Series, I would have understood better. But this in not to say that I was confused. The best comparison would be to explain reading Johanna Lindsey’s Malory Novels out of order. For those of you Lindsey fans, I am sure you know exactly what I mean. It can be done, but it is so much better when read in order. I enjoyed the brothers as secondary characters to the point that I know I would very much enjoy their full novels. *whispers* I do intend to correct this folly and read all of the books in the series.
What I disliked about the book was that Vim and Sophie obviously had a strong connection from the beginning. I was a little annoyed that they took so long deciding to be together. At one point I thought Vim had another plan in mind concerning Sophie and the baby, but I was wrong. When my prediction failed to thrive, I nearly gave up hope that the two would wake the heck up and see what was right in front of them. There are some good frustrations when reading, but this was not the case. I think a large portion of the frustration was the unwillingness of the characters to see where they had made mistakes. Had they not been so dang stubborn, they could have been together that much sooner. But hey, HEAs aren’t supposed to be easy, right? I just prefer the conflict to generate from sources other than the character’s own obstinacy.
Overall, Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish was a fun read that did wonders in satisfying my craving for a good historical romance that I could lose myself within. The brothers are a rough and rowdy crowd. And we also meet one of the sisters to some degree who has her own novel. The brief glimpse of the family members as secondary characters was enough to make me want to know more about them. Those looking for a good historical romance series should definitely check out the Windham Series. And to make it easier for you, I have included a list of the books available.
December 7, 2021
While I really enjoyed this one, it was dragging at times with the plot. Pretty unique plot that I haven't read a regency following a strange couple basically orphaning a baby. Still worth a read.
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October 2, 2011
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Alone for a few days in the family’s opulent ducal mansion in London, Sophie sets out to do one of her good deeds and ends up in a crowded stage station with an abandoned, crying baby. Its cries bring Wilhelm (Vim) Charpentier into Sophie’s life and her dreams and wishes long put away bubble up with new hope. This kind man who understands babies and looks at six-month-old baby Kit with affection and approval makes Sophie long for things no “decent” woman would admit to.
Twenty-seven-year-old Sophie Windham is the sensible daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Moreland. Her exemplary ladylike behavior and her charity work with both people and animals are well-known. But restlessness had prompted her to beg off going to the family’s country home in Kent along with her parents. She promised to travel with her three brothers who would be going in a few days.
As a savage snow storm brings all activity to a halt in London, Sophie ends up with two male houseguests—baby Kit and Vim who is stranded and without lodging while on his way to spend Christmas at this estate in Kent.
Sophie and Vim do not use their titles when they introduce themselves, so neither is aware of the others station in life. In the cozy servants’ parlor of the mansion with a demanding baby to tend, they get to know each other without the usual pomp and circumstance associated with lords and ladies. Even though the mansion is without servants or family, the six-month-old baby makes a super chaperone as Sophie and Vim tend Kit’s needs, cook, and do mundane household activities while unintentionally quietly fall in love.
In the quiet still of night, Vim wakes to the sound of Sophie singing a lullaby to the fretful baby in her room. A peace, sweet and warm, gladdens his weary spirit, quickens an erotic pleasure in his body, and brings to life emotions that are new to him.
His oppressive loneliness for his “half-family” in Cumbria and his dread of going to his estate and its responsibility (that he had avoided for so long) abates. A sense of well-being bubbles up. Vim decides this may not be the depressing Christmas holiday he’d feared he’d have at his Kent estate Sidling where he is known as Lord Sindal.
The arrival of Sophie’s three brothers changes the human dynamics. While the brothers interrogate Vim, they can see their sensible sister has a special affinity for this man and agree, they will travel to Kent together and concoct a story to keep the parents happy about Sophie and Vim’s meeting. Each of the brothers recalls that they have Sophie to thank for helping them in times of great need. She’d helped them get their lives on track to a brighter future—a future that had looked black until she stepped in with her intelligence and common sense to set things straight. Their loyalty to her runs deep.
Grace Burrowes writes with an understanding of her characters that make them totally believable. She shows how their flaws and virtues war for supremacy and she does it with incredible tenderness and humor. She creates dialogue that brings life to the story as she quietly moves the plot along as she ratchets up the conflicts then bit by piece eases the tension as the characters face troubles and overcome them. Each character comes to know him or herself better as work through old hurts and move on toward a happy-ever-after.
Ms. Burrowes’ secondary characters add a unique richness to the story. Some of them were primary characters in her other novels—The Heir, The Soldier and Virtuoso. If you’ve had the good fortune to have read them, you’ll find out how these characters are faring in life (like catching up with old friends).
Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish shines with love, sparkles with humor, and shows the breathtaking special love between a mature man and woman, the inexplicable love for a child, and family love that withstands all and supports unconditionally.
Grace Burrowes’ exquisite writing style is a joy to read. Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish, like her other novels, is a keeper.
Alone for a few days in the family’s opulent ducal mansion in London, Sophie sets out to do one of her good deeds and ends up in a crowded stage station with an abandoned, crying baby. Its cries bring Wilhelm (Vim) Charpentier into Sophie’s life and her dreams and wishes long put away bubble up with new hope. This kind man who understands babies and looks at six-month-old baby Kit with affection and approval makes Sophie long for things no “decent” woman would admit to.
Twenty-seven-year-old Sophie Windham is the sensible daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Moreland. Her exemplary ladylike behavior and her charity work with both people and animals are well-known. But restlessness had prompted her to beg off going to the family’s country home in Kent along with her parents. She promised to travel with her three brothers who would be going in a few days.
As a savage snow storm brings all activity to a halt in London, Sophie ends up with two male houseguests—baby Kit and Vim who is stranded and without lodging while on his way to spend Christmas at this estate in Kent.
Sophie and Vim do not use their titles when they introduce themselves, so neither is aware of the others station in life. In the cozy servants’ parlor of the mansion with a demanding baby to tend, they get to know each other without the usual pomp and circumstance associated with lords and ladies. Even though the mansion is without servants or family, the six-month-old baby makes a super chaperone as Sophie and Vim tend Kit’s needs, cook, and do mundane household activities while unintentionally quietly fall in love.
In the quiet still of night, Vim wakes to the sound of Sophie singing a lullaby to the fretful baby in her room. A peace, sweet and warm, gladdens his weary spirit, quickens an erotic pleasure in his body, and brings to life emotions that are new to him.
His oppressive loneliness for his “half-family” in Cumbria and his dread of going to his estate and its responsibility (that he had avoided for so long) abates. A sense of well-being bubbles up. Vim decides this may not be the depressing Christmas holiday he’d feared he’d have at his Kent estate Sidling where he is known as Lord Sindal.
The arrival of Sophie’s three brothers changes the human dynamics. While the brothers interrogate Vim, they can see their sensible sister has a special affinity for this man and agree, they will travel to Kent together and concoct a story to keep the parents happy about Sophie and Vim’s meeting. Each of the brothers recalls that they have Sophie to thank for helping them in times of great need. She’d helped them get their lives on track to a brighter future—a future that had looked black until she stepped in with her intelligence and common sense to set things straight. Their loyalty to her runs deep.
Grace Burrowes writes with an understanding of her characters that make them totally believable. She shows how their flaws and virtues war for supremacy and she does it with incredible tenderness and humor. She creates dialogue that brings life to the story as she quietly moves the plot along as she ratchets up the conflicts then bit by piece eases the tension as the characters face troubles and overcome them. Each character comes to know him or herself better as work through old hurts and move on toward a happy-ever-after.
Ms. Burrowes’ secondary characters add a unique richness to the story. Some of them were primary characters in her other novels—The Heir, The Soldier and Virtuoso. If you’ve had the good fortune to have read them, you’ll find out how these characters are faring in life (like catching up with old friends).
Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish shines with love, sparkles with humor, and shows the breathtaking special love between a mature man and woman, the inexplicable love for a child, and family love that withstands all and supports unconditionally.
Grace Burrowes’ exquisite writing style is a joy to read. Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish, like her other novels, is a keeper.
November 25, 2011
An endearing historical romance of two people brought together by a baby and snowstorm to grant one usually ‘sensible’ lady her Christmas wish. This novella is amusing, touching, and an enjoyable holiday romance.
The Story
Sophie Windham collects stray and takes care of those in need. She has been there for her family. She’s the reliable and sensible daughter of a duke and duchess. As Christmas approaches she will have a chance to feel what it’s like to have a family.
At the start of the story, a maid abandons her baby to run off with her lover leaving Sophie with the care of a six-month old baby. Vim Charpentier sees Sophie struggle with a distressed baby then uses his prior experience with his younger siblings to assist her. After providing escort, a snowstorm leaves him unable to travel.
Sophie had decided to spend Christmas alone. Her brothers have married and started families of their own leaving her to seek solitude. At twenty-seven years old and several seasons, she hasn’t found the type of man she wants in a husband. Vim may be that man. A child will bring this man and woman together to find exactly what they need with each other.
Final Thoughts
I thought this was a very sweet story. I’ve read Burroughes’ The Soldier, and The Virtuoso, and enjoyed her work. It seems as though there may be more books with the Windham family. There are four unwed sisters remaining. One thing that irks me is that Burroughes has used nearly the same formula in her books: secretive characters, Words Left Unsaid, miscommunication, and a villain. Thankfully, Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish lacked a villain and the interference of Sophie’s family helped with the miscommunication. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but if you need to read in order this novella should be read after The Virtuoso, Valentine’s story.
Grade: B or 4 Stars
The Story
Sophie Windham collects stray and takes care of those in need. She has been there for her family. She’s the reliable and sensible daughter of a duke and duchess. As Christmas approaches she will have a chance to feel what it’s like to have a family.
At the start of the story, a maid abandons her baby to run off with her lover leaving Sophie with the care of a six-month old baby. Vim Charpentier sees Sophie struggle with a distressed baby then uses his prior experience with his younger siblings to assist her. After providing escort, a snowstorm leaves him unable to travel.
Sophie had decided to spend Christmas alone. Her brothers have married and started families of their own leaving her to seek solitude. At twenty-seven years old and several seasons, she hasn’t found the type of man she wants in a husband. Vim may be that man. A child will bring this man and woman together to find exactly what they need with each other.
Final Thoughts
I thought this was a very sweet story. I’ve read Burroughes’ The Soldier, and The Virtuoso, and enjoyed her work. It seems as though there may be more books with the Windham family. There are four unwed sisters remaining. One thing that irks me is that Burroughes has used nearly the same formula in her books: secretive characters, Words Left Unsaid, miscommunication, and a villain. Thankfully, Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish lacked a villain and the interference of Sophie’s family helped with the miscommunication. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but if you need to read in order this novella should be read after The Virtuoso, Valentine’s story.
Grade: B or 4 Stars
August 27, 2016
drey’s thoughts: If you’re a fan of regency romance and you haven’t picked up Grace Burrowes’ books yet, well, you should go remedy that oversight immediately! Start with The Heir. I’ll wait…
Got it? Good. Burrowes’ previous books so far have been about Sophie’s brothers. This one’s all Sophie, though her brothers do play a part in the second half of the book. Be prepared to love her as much as fans love the Windham boys…
Sophie is hiding out in the family’s London home when she’s stuck with a baby and a stranger in the middle of a snow storm. And while she’s thankful for the advice he provides in the baby’s care, she’s not sure she wants to like him as much as she does. Especially when neither knows the other’s status. You know, that silly thing that gets in the way of people actually behaving like they want to?
But fear not, eventually our heroine gets her hero, even if – yes – her brothers have to make him see the light. I guess sometimes even heroes need nudging. Lots of it. Which was cute, really – all these handsome burly men scheming to make Vim realize what he needs to do.
Anyway. If you like regency romance, you will love Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish. The characters are lovable, the dialog entertaining, and the story heart-warming. This is one to read curled up in a blanket with some tea or hot cocoa on a cold winter night.
drey’s rating: Excellent!
Got it? Good. Burrowes’ previous books so far have been about Sophie’s brothers. This one’s all Sophie, though her brothers do play a part in the second half of the book. Be prepared to love her as much as fans love the Windham boys…
Sophie is hiding out in the family’s London home when she’s stuck with a baby and a stranger in the middle of a snow storm. And while she’s thankful for the advice he provides in the baby’s care, she’s not sure she wants to like him as much as she does. Especially when neither knows the other’s status. You know, that silly thing that gets in the way of people actually behaving like they want to?
But fear not, eventually our heroine gets her hero, even if – yes – her brothers have to make him see the light. I guess sometimes even heroes need nudging. Lots of it. Which was cute, really – all these handsome burly men scheming to make Vim realize what he needs to do.
Anyway. If you like regency romance, you will love Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish. The characters are lovable, the dialog entertaining, and the story heart-warming. This is one to read curled up in a blanket with some tea or hot cocoa on a cold winter night.
drey’s rating: Excellent!
September 25, 2019
If you’re looking for a gentle, undemanding sort of romance between two very nice people with not an enormous amount at stake for either of them, this could very well fit the bill nicely. Lady Sophie Windham is a duke’s daughter with a soft heart and a habit of taking in strays, left literally holding a baby when her good nature if taken advantage of. Vim Charpentier steps in to help out, and, trapped by a prodigious snowstorm, the two start falling for each other.
It’s easy to look at Sophie and Vim and think their problems are Rich People Problems - they both have plenty of money and supportive families - not every story has to be about struggle and suffering. Sophie has to come to a conscious decision about what direction she wants her life to go in and Vim needs to get past some youthful issues which have been holding him back.
This is a rather charming, introspective romance with a large side of Adorable Baby thrown in with some Trapped In A Snowstorm trope action. Don’t expect a lot of action or high stakes, but if you’re in the mood for something restful and soothing with two rather nice people discovering they’re the answer to each other’s wistful dreams, this might be the book you’re looking for. Four stars.
Disclaimer: I received a review copy of this book via NetGalley.
It’s easy to look at Sophie and Vim and think their problems are Rich People Problems - they both have plenty of money and supportive families - not every story has to be about struggle and suffering. Sophie has to come to a conscious decision about what direction she wants her life to go in and Vim needs to get past some youthful issues which have been holding him back.
This is a rather charming, introspective romance with a large side of Adorable Baby thrown in with some Trapped In A Snowstorm trope action. Don’t expect a lot of action or high stakes, but if you’re in the mood for something restful and soothing with two rather nice people discovering they’re the answer to each other’s wistful dreams, this might be the book you’re looking for. Four stars.
Disclaimer: I received a review copy of this book via NetGalley.
December 13, 2011
Grace Burrowes is an author who never fails for me. All of her books are excellent, and "Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish" is no exception. In fact, while Valentine's story is still my favorite, I think Burrowes' storytelling may be her best yet in this book. The story reads much more quickly than her other books, and it flows much better.
One thing that I always love in historical romances is when the hero and heroine are actually TOGETHER for most of the book. In this instance, Sophie and Vim meet in the first 2 or 3 pages, and they are not separated for more than a few pages for the rest of the book. They actually get to know each other instead of just falling in love at first sight.
The baby storyline wasn't my favorite thing about the book, but it does bring Sophie and Vim together, and create conflict, so it worked out.
I loved that Sophie's brothers were in the book quite a bit at the middle and end. I was sad not to see their wives, but as long as Val was back in the story, I definitely won't complain.
Another excellent romance by Grace Burrowes. I hope we continue to see all of the Windham siblings in future books.
ARC sent by publisher in exchange for honest review
reviewed for http://inthehammockblog.blogspot.com
One thing that I always love in historical romances is when the hero and heroine are actually TOGETHER for most of the book. In this instance, Sophie and Vim meet in the first 2 or 3 pages, and they are not separated for more than a few pages for the rest of the book. They actually get to know each other instead of just falling in love at first sight.
The baby storyline wasn't my favorite thing about the book, but it does bring Sophie and Vim together, and create conflict, so it worked out.
I loved that Sophie's brothers were in the book quite a bit at the middle and end. I was sad not to see their wives, but as long as Val was back in the story, I definitely won't complain.
Another excellent romance by Grace Burrowes. I hope we continue to see all of the Windham siblings in future books.
ARC sent by publisher in exchange for honest review
reviewed for http://inthehammockblog.blogspot.com
May 9, 2016
Awesome beautiful read! Love GB's writing style and engaging reads.
November 12, 2015
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