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Historical Christmas Romance: Four Holiday Novellas
For the holidays, come back in time to Regency and Victorian England in this combination of spicy and sweet tales. This four-book set, Twelve Days With The Earl, One Beastly Christmas, The Lady Who Stole Christmas, and The Gingerbread Lady, also includes authentic recipes from the 19th century.
Twelve Days With The Earl
On this frigid Christmas eve, everyone should be snug in front of a glowing hearth. But orphaned and impoverished, Lady Patience St. Claire is trapped in her overturned coach, wondering how much lower her luck can fall.
The Earl of Beaumont cannot believe his good fortune. The very female who captured his interest and then spurned him a year earlier is at his mercy. He takes her to his brightly lit manor house, offering hospitality and the possibility of something more.
While old misunderstandings keep them cautious, passion blooms between them. Can a rake convince a lady that the twelve days of Christmas are long enough to fall in love?
One Beastly Christmas
With the weather changing for the worse and family members missing in the snow, Lady Lindsey needs a holiday miracle, or maybe three!
Characters from Lord Despair and Lord Anguish, in the Victorian “Beastly Lords” series, return for a Christmas gathering in the English countryside.
The Lady Who Stole Christmas
A Yuletide gathering at Forde Hall is bursting with mince pies, mulled wine, merriment, and … mischief! Prinny’s trusted man, Lord Miles Denbigh, is tasked with discovering the identity of a wily thief who has been plaguing the ton’s house parties and stealing their jewels.
Comely widow Lady Sarah Worthington has enjoyed Denbigh’s company before. However, much as she likes the viscount, she had not expected to spend Twelvetide in his company, not when she has a secret mission, and certainly not when he suspects she’s up to something. Just because he’s right, doesn’t mean she has to like it!
Join Miles and Sarah in a Christmastime game of cat and mouse.
The Gingerbread Lady
Step into Rare Confectionery on London’s New Bond Street, where a tasty treat opens the hearts of a lady and a viscount — both to forgiveness and to the love awaiting a mere sweet kiss away.
Nearly three years ago, Lord Daniel Waverly made an egregious error, stepping aside and allowing his best friend to woo the woman he himself loved, only to watch her forsaken for another. Before he could help her pick up the pieces, she was gone.
Lady Madeleine Brayson fled Britain and the humiliating loss of a duke’s proposal — or so it seemed. In truth, she hadn’t cared much for that particular nobleman. Now she has returned with a new outlook on life and a devoted fiancé by her side.
Is it too late for Daniel to claim her as his own? Or can a certain duchess and a well-known confectionery bring these two sweethearts together at last?
Twelve Days With The Earl
On this frigid Christmas eve, everyone should be snug in front of a glowing hearth. But orphaned and impoverished, Lady Patience St. Claire is trapped in her overturned coach, wondering how much lower her luck can fall.
The Earl of Beaumont cannot believe his good fortune. The very female who captured his interest and then spurned him a year earlier is at his mercy. He takes her to his brightly lit manor house, offering hospitality and the possibility of something more.
While old misunderstandings keep them cautious, passion blooms between them. Can a rake convince a lady that the twelve days of Christmas are long enough to fall in love?
One Beastly Christmas
With the weather changing for the worse and family members missing in the snow, Lady Lindsey needs a holiday miracle, or maybe three!
Characters from Lord Despair and Lord Anguish, in the Victorian “Beastly Lords” series, return for a Christmas gathering in the English countryside.
The Lady Who Stole Christmas
A Yuletide gathering at Forde Hall is bursting with mince pies, mulled wine, merriment, and … mischief! Prinny’s trusted man, Lord Miles Denbigh, is tasked with discovering the identity of a wily thief who has been plaguing the ton’s house parties and stealing their jewels.
Comely widow Lady Sarah Worthington has enjoyed Denbigh’s company before. However, much as she likes the viscount, she had not expected to spend Twelvetide in his company, not when she has a secret mission, and certainly not when he suspects she’s up to something. Just because he’s right, doesn’t mean she has to like it!
Join Miles and Sarah in a Christmastime game of cat and mouse.
The Gingerbread Lady
Step into Rare Confectionery on London’s New Bond Street, where a tasty treat opens the hearts of a lady and a viscount — both to forgiveness and to the love awaiting a mere sweet kiss away.
Nearly three years ago, Lord Daniel Waverly made an egregious error, stepping aside and allowing his best friend to woo the woman he himself loved, only to watch her forsaken for another. Before he could help her pick up the pieces, she was gone.
Lady Madeleine Brayson fled Britain and the humiliating loss of a duke’s proposal — or so it seemed. In truth, she hadn’t cared much for that particular nobleman. Now she has returned with a new outlook on life and a devoted fiancé by her side.
Is it too late for Daniel to claim her as his own? Or can a certain duchess and a well-known confectionery bring these two sweethearts together at last?
504 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 6, 2024
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Sydney Jane Baily
61 books185 followersUSA Today bestselling author Sydney Jane Baily writes historical romance with engaging characters, attention to period detail, and sensual romance ~ often with a touch of intrigue. Amazon page: author.to/SydneyJaneBaily
A first-generation American daughter of Brits from either end of London, Sydney resides in Massachusetts with her family -- human, feline, and canine. The rest of her extended family live in the U.K. where she spent many happy childhood summers. She loves shandy, Maltesers, Cadbury bars, fish and chips, and anything from Harrod's food hall or in a Fortnum and Mason's basket.
Learn more about her books, read her blog, and contact her via her website at https://www.SydneyJaneBaily.com. She loves to hear from readers. On her site, you can also sign up for her Readers' Group and receive an occasional (not bothersome) newsletter along with a free book.
A first-generation American daughter of Brits from either end of London, Sydney resides in Massachusetts with her family -- human, feline, and canine. The rest of her extended family live in the U.K. where she spent many happy childhood summers. She loves shandy, Maltesers, Cadbury bars, fish and chips, and anything from Harrod's food hall or in a Fortnum and Mason's basket.
Learn more about her books, read her blog, and contact her via her website at https://www.SydneyJaneBaily.com. She loves to hear from readers. On her site, you can also sign up for her Readers' Group and receive an occasional (not bothersome) newsletter along with a free book.
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