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To Charm an Earl by Christmas
As Christmas approaches, Lady Claire Walters braces herself for the festive traditions shared with the family of the Earl of Munster. Julian, current Earl and her lifelong rival, has always been a mischievous thorn in her side. Will his tricks find a way into her heart this year?
Julian Rutherford, Earl of Munster, cannot avoid the Christmas family traditions—or Lady Claire Walters, his beloved enemy. Their rivalry has always infuriated him, yet he cannot seem to stay away from her, as she is the only one who can put him in his place, while still stirring something in his heart...
When a prank goes wrong, Claire and Julian are thrust into a scandal and forced into an unwanted engagement. As Christmas draws near though, something begins to change between them. Will they find a way out of this marriage, or realize they were meant to be together all along?
"To Charm an Earl by Christmas" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Enemies to lovers, Childhood Friends to lovers, Marriage of Convenience
Julian Rutherford, Earl of Munster, cannot avoid the Christmas family traditions—or Lady Claire Walters, his beloved enemy. Their rivalry has always infuriated him, yet he cannot seem to stay away from her, as she is the only one who can put him in his place, while still stirring something in his heart...
When a prank goes wrong, Claire and Julian are thrust into a scandal and forced into an unwanted engagement. As Christmas draws near though, something begins to change between them. Will they find a way out of this marriage, or realize they were meant to be together all along?
"To Charm an Earl by Christmas" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Enemies to lovers, Childhood Friends to lovers, Marriage of Convenience
354 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2024
About the author
Bridget Barton
205 books209 followersBridget Barton was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas.
She has studied English Literature in college and after a brief passage in journalism as a newspaper writer, she stirred her career to what she always loved: becoming an author!
She has always been intrigued by rascals, vagabonds, dukes and rogues, so having the chance to write stories about them is a wish come true for her!
Bridget is married to her own prince charming and is the proud mother of two daughters (and three adorable kittens) and soon to be a grandma!
She is a hopeless romantic who devours romance literature and of course enjoys writing love stories of her own.
When she is not writing, Bridget is relaxing by cooking for her lovely husband, exercising and listening to soft music.
Bridget loves to connect with her readers!
With love and respect,
Bridget Barton
She has studied English Literature in college and after a brief passage in journalism as a newspaper writer, she stirred her career to what she always loved: becoming an author!
She has always been intrigued by rascals, vagabonds, dukes and rogues, so having the chance to write stories about them is a wish come true for her!
Bridget is married to her own prince charming and is the proud mother of two daughters (and three adorable kittens) and soon to be a grandma!
She is a hopeless romantic who devours romance literature and of course enjoys writing love stories of her own.
When she is not writing, Bridget is relaxing by cooking for her lovely husband, exercising and listening to soft music.
Bridget loves to connect with her readers!
With love and respect,
Bridget Barton
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April 30, 2025
Genre: Historical Romance
Rating: 2/5 ⭐️
Spice: 0/5 🧼
Summary: Claire and Julian have spent years at odds despite their parents being the best of friends. When they end up in a compromising position, they’re forced to announce an engagement but they’re both determined to find a way out.
Thoughts: This one just wasn’t it for me. I went in hoping for cozy Christmas vibes but it really didn’t deliver on that at all.
The characters were pretty insufferable, constantly bickering and had very little growth. They felt like enemies with no respect for one another right up until the very last pages.
The writing felt unnatural and kind of chaotic, which made it hard to get into the story or connect with the romance. Overall, not one I’d recommend.
Rating: 2/5 ⭐️
Spice: 0/5 🧼
Summary: Claire and Julian have spent years at odds despite their parents being the best of friends. When they end up in a compromising position, they’re forced to announce an engagement but they’re both determined to find a way out.
Thoughts: This one just wasn’t it for me. I went in hoping for cozy Christmas vibes but it really didn’t deliver on that at all.
The characters were pretty insufferable, constantly bickering and had very little growth. They felt like enemies with no respect for one another right up until the very last pages.
The writing felt unnatural and kind of chaotic, which made it hard to get into the story or connect with the romance. Overall, not one I’d recommend.
November 18, 2024
falling in love with your best enemy
Julian and Claire’s parents were best friends and they grew up together. Claire was a tomboy so they had a lot of adventures including playing pranks on each other. Still they were sworn enemies. Claire had never had a man try to court her because she always spoke her mind which was unlike any of the ladies of the ton. This got her in trouble and Julian always seemed to be there to get her out. She doesn’t want to marry and give up her independence but her parents are pressing her to find a husband. When the wrong man starts paying attention to her will Julian and Claire realize their true feelings? I liked independent Claire and her good heart and Julian with his readiness to rescue not just Claire but others as well. They were fun characters to read about and there were very good supporting characters. I recommend.
Julian and Claire’s parents were best friends and they grew up together. Claire was a tomboy so they had a lot of adventures including playing pranks on each other. Still they were sworn enemies. Claire had never had a man try to court her because she always spoke her mind which was unlike any of the ladies of the ton. This got her in trouble and Julian always seemed to be there to get her out. She doesn’t want to marry and give up her independence but her parents are pressing her to find a husband. When the wrong man starts paying attention to her will Julian and Claire realize their true feelings? I liked independent Claire and her good heart and Julian with his readiness to rescue not just Claire but others as well. They were fun characters to read about and there were very good supporting characters. I recommend.
December 6, 2024
The love and hate relationship
Lady Claire Walter’s and Julian Rutherford Earl of Munster were childhood rivals, their parents were very close and always spent holidays together. Claire and Julian were always playing pranks on each other. When they had grown they pranked each other but after a prank gone wrong they are thrust into a scandal and forced into an unwanted engagement. They wonder how they are going to get out of the situation.
Lady Claire Walter’s and Julian Rutherford Earl of Munster were childhood rivals, their parents were very close and always spent holidays together. Claire and Julian were always playing pranks on each other. When they had grown they pranked each other but after a prank gone wrong they are thrust into a scandal and forced into an unwanted engagement. They wonder how they are going to get out of the situation.
November 3, 2024
I won't read another book by Barton - it was like reading a book written by a very immature teenager
Typos were innumerable. She kept on referring to the male character as "my lady." Immature, rude characters abound in this book. Very week plot. No originality at all. Just copied other writers. So ridiculous!
Typos were innumerable. She kept on referring to the male character as "my lady." Immature, rude characters abound in this book. Very week plot. No originality at all. Just copied other writers. So ridiculous!
November 17, 2024
Their families had been friends for years, but no so much them. They play pranks on each other until one prank turned into a scandal and they found themselves engaged. Now they must navigate their new situation. I felt the storyline had the right amount of humor, but the editing as very poor and I almost quit reading it because of the mistakes especially using my lady for my lord.
November 24, 2024
Chapter 1 - Oh, do not be such a church bell... meaning ---annoying
Satisfactory amount of anquist
Satisfactory amount of anquist
December 9, 2024
Clara and Julian
This was a very good book and it kept my interest until the very end. This was a love story between Clara and Julian.
This was a very good book and it kept my interest until the very end. This was a love story between Clara and Julian.
February 24, 2025
Clean Standalone Historical Romance HEA
There families have been close friends for their entire lives. They have been frenemies almost as long. Now that they are adults can they stop the pranks and get along? What happens when a prank turns scandal? Unfortunately there's some who will stop at nothing to prevent them from finding their HEA. Who wins in the end?
There families have been close friends for their entire lives. They have been frenemies almost as long. Now that they are adults can they stop the pranks and get along? What happens when a prank turns scandal? Unfortunately there's some who will stop at nothing to prevent them from finding their HEA. Who wins in the end?
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