A Kilted Christmas Wish

Stolen Bride #7.5

by Eliza Knight

A KILTED CHRISTMAS WISH is a sexy, contemporary novella of about 20,000 words.

Down on her luck with men, Darla Strider wonders if she’ll ever meet her own kilted hero. Considering she lives in present day New York City, the likelihood of that happening is nil. She’s certain only a Christmas wish could make her dreams come true. Until the day Aaron Sutherland walks into her café, and changes her whole world.

Leaving his pain in Scotland for life in the States, the last thing Aaron has in mind is hooking up with a city girl. But one look at Darla and she’s got him singing All I Want for Christmas is You.

Genres: Romance, Christmas, Ebooks, Novella, Short Stories, Contemporary Romance

73 pages, ebook

First published November 14, 2013

About the author

Eliza Knight is an award winning, USA Today and international bestselling author. Her love of history began as a young girl when she traipsed the halls of Versailles and ran through the fields in Southern France. She can still remember standing before the great golden palace, and imagining what life must have been like. Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, her weekends were filled with visits to museums, and historical reenactments. Escape into history for courageous heroines, irresistible heroes and daring escapades. Join Eliza (sometimes as E.) on riveting historical journeys that cross landscapes around the world. She is a member of the Historical Novel Society and Novelists, Inc., the creator of the popular historical blog, History Undressed, and a co-host on the History, Books and Wine podcast. Eliza also writes contemporary women's fiction as Michelle Brandon.

While not reading, writing or researching for her latest book, she tries to keep up with her three not-so-little children. In her spare time (if there is such a thing…) she likes daydreaming, wine-tasting, traveling, hiking, staring at the stars, watching movies, shopping and visiting with family and friends. She lives atop a small mountain with her own knight in shining armor, three princesses, two very naughty Newfies, and a turtle named Fish.

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Reviews

[Rachel-RN · Rating 2 out of 5]

This fell flat for me. I didn't believe Darla and Aaron's romance. Aaron lost his fiance approx 4 months ago. He moved to NY for change of scenery (and he conveniently had a nice job- his dad was retiring and he is taking over). Here is why the romance just didn't work for me: Aaron's fiance was in a car accident and was in a coma/vegetative state for "weeks." Aaron wanted her kept alive. Megan's parents wanted life support withdrawn. After a protracted fight, her parents won and life support was removed. This story had him falling in love and proposing within 1 month after meeting Darla. I felt this was too soon. If it had been a year or so, no problem. But 4 months? Nah

[The BookChick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh my word. A Kilted Christmas Wish was painfully sweet and I enjoyed reading every moment of it. I loved Aaron...gonna need to find me a little Santa ornament. LOL

This was a lovely novella lengthed story for anyone who enjoys holiday romances and happily ever afters...with a hunky "Highlander."

[Kat Tolle · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could give Eliza Knight 10 stars I would. A Kilted Christmas Wish was one of thew most romantic novella I have ever read. If you like Christmas in New York and Highlanders you are going to love this book as much as I did. I highly recommend you read this over the holidays.

[SuzyHD · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved It

Just what everyone wants, a Christmas wish to come true. At least Eliza Knight has made that wish come true for Darla in this romantic tale. Loved this happily ever after with Darla and Aaron. Very well written and a story you won't want to miss for the holidays.

[JW · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story is short and sweet, but I felt it needed more character development. I know that's hard to do in a novella. If you're in the mood for an insta-love quick read this story is for you.

[Lea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick instalove novella - a Scottish guy and a NY gal do a bunch of cliched things and fall in love. There’s some angst and sexy times. Great Christmasy romance.

[Lissa · Rating 1 out of 5]

In romance under the mistletoe

[M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute and sappy, just how I like them.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Darla is a NYC café owner who loves romances with kilted Scottish Highlanders. It is no surprise that she is instantly attracted to Aaron, a Scottish production CEO. Fortunately, Aaron is equally attracted. Aaron has some emotional baggage he has to work through before they make it to their HEA. The character development is surprisingly good for a short novella. The book is part of a historical romance series but it is a contemporary romance that can be read as a standalone. I recommend this book for anyone who likes spicy romance with a sweet HEA. As a plus for people like me who don’t like historicals, it’s a romance with a man in a kilt!

[Jodi · Rating 4 out of 5]

super cute

Darla is done with romance unless it’s a Scottish man in a kilt. Aaron walks into Darla’s cafe and wow. Both have broken hearts and miscommunication doesn’t help. Love the cliche swoony ending.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet love at first sight story

Aaron leaves Scotland after his fiancee dies. His father is a major TV mogul who is ready to hand over the company to his son. Darla owns her own sandwich restaurant. She has had a bad dating history and is giving up men except for her Highlander romance boyfriends. She asks the Santa hanging on her restaurant's Christmas tree for her own Highlander. Aaron walks in the door moments later and BAM, love.

I loved this little story which I read in less than two hours. Quick read but very satisfying.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, fast easy reading but I think it needed just a tad bit more character development.

[Kelly Akemann · Rating 4 out of 5]

a quick little Christmas read. very simple, sweet, predictable Christmas story. A very enjoyable read

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, enjoyable, sexy read. Since this is a novella, it went by quickly, but you can still connect with the charactors. I will read another book by this author.

[Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it!

[Janet Rodman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick cute read. Looking forward to reading other books by Eliza Knight.

[Helen Maddix · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book, a quick read. Will read the next in this series.

[Sharon Olesen-Macleod · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable read if a little twee

[Maura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Darla makes a wish for a kilted Highlander for Christmas, so she's shocked when Aaron Sutherland, the hottest Scot she's ever seen (he even comes with a brogue) shows an interest in her. He's come to New York determined to make a fresh start after the loss of his fiance. It's only been a few months, so as much as he likes spending time with Darla and is entranced by her and the spark she brings into his life, he also battles with the guilt of feeling like he's moving on too fast. He doesn't want to hurt Darla, but knows he's not ready for a relationship. And yet, he can't stay away.

This was a really engaging novella. The characters were fun and had some great chemistry. The humor was just my brand - not slapstick or OTT, with a touch of sarcasm. This was both fluffy and angsty at the same time. Fluffy in that the interactions between Darla and Aaron are lighthearted and fun, but angsty because of Aaron's guilt and knowing that Darla's gonna get her heart broken. It was also quite sexy, since they can't keep their hands off each other. My only mini-complaint might be that some of their interactions and dialogue, while romantic, was a bit corny (kind of saccharine sweet) at times especially the public declaration...I'm not a fan of public declarations and proposals .