An Old-Fashioned Christmas Romance Collection

by Peggy Darty, DiAnn Mills, Rosey Dow

Many of us have a secret picture of Christmases past—a time when windows shimmered with lacy frost and candlelight, fireplaces kept a home warm and snug, ladies’ skirts swirled and gracefully skimmed the floor, and gentlemen were gallant and true. Experience Christmases spanning over one hundred years through nine inspiring historical romances, beautifully and economically packaged for you and all your gift-giving needs.
Dreams and Secret-DiAnn Mills
Miracle on Kismet Hill-Loree Lough
Yuletide Treasures-Gail Gaymer Martin
For the Love of a Child-Sally Laity
Paper Roses-JoAnn A. Grote
Dreams-Peggy Darty
Eyes of the Heart-Rosey Dow
Christmas Flower-Colleen L. Reece
Bittersweet-Rebecca Germany

Genres: Christmas, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Historical Romance, Christian, Holiday

448 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2014

About the author

Peggy Darty is the award-winning author of 27 novels, as well as numerous novellas and articles. Her credits include Random House/Waterbrook, Zondervan, Multnomah, Guideposts, Barbour, Bantam and Sunn Classic Films. She has worked in film, researched for CBS, and taught in writing workshops around the country.

Reviews

[Penny · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice collection of old time short stories to get you in the Christmas Spirit.

[Katy Glover · Rating 4 out of 5]

Each store was quick and an easy read. I enjoyed the Christmas theme that seemed to be well-incorporated into most of the stories. I do wish they weren't all "damsel in distress" stories. God-loving women can find God-loving men without having a faith crisis with every problem that arises. But they all ended happily without too many surprises which I what I like a relaxing book.

[Kathy]

Timely and an uplifting read

I love how Christmas is a time of love, hope, and often second chances. It brings out the best in most of us. That is the essence of these wonderful stories by some very talented authors. A wonderful way to spend a December evening. Don't forget the hot chocolate and roaring fire as you enjoy these Christmas morsels.

[Jamie Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a wonderful book with beautiful Christmas stories.. I love that you can read them all at once or a story a night. Definitely a cherished Christmas book to keep in my collection year after year.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just loved this book. So heartwarming. I really liked that each story is set in a different decade, from oldest to newest, and that there was an actual Christian perspective for Christmas stories which seems to not be the norm. I'm not a huge "romance" reader, but these stories were lovely.

[Cerenela (Cherry Books) · Rating 3 out of 5]

*An Old-fashioned Christmas by Richard Marsh

[Lottie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Predictable of the female finding romance with a long time friend.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

More delightful short stories for Christmas. I couldn't pick a favorite; my least favorite was the third, that had editing issues, but I loved about five of them with equal passion. I'll definitely be rereading these sweet tales next year.

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good Christmas read. It tells it like it was back in the day were things we a lot harder than they are now days. It was rough back in those days and Christmas was about famil. I enjoyed the old fashioned values in this story.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

really enjoyed reading the stories. some I thought ended too fast but they were good short stories

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute stories. Love that they are short and you can read one in"no time."

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such an enjoyable bunch of holiday stories. Definitely would recommend to those who enjoy simple romance stories.

[Patricia Power · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent and uplifting Christmas stories which warm the heart this holiday season

[Renee · Rating 3 out of 5]

A wonderful collection of Christmas stories that made me smile, relax and enjoy the Christmas season!