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Distinguished Rogues #13
Un Noël enchanté (Les Messieurs t. 13)
Margaret Stockwick pleure encore la perte de ses parents bien-aimés lorsque son frère l'arrache au domaine familial. À l'insu de Meg, Hector n'a aucunement l'intention de la laisser revenir. Au contraire, il compte l'installer à Londres après la saison de Noël pour la marier au plus vite, se déchargeant ainsi de toute responsabilité quant à son bien-être. Meg est dévastée, non seulement par la trahison de son frère, mais aussi à l'idée de passer les fêtes avec son meilleur ami, le fripon Lord Clement.
Otis passe presque tout son temps dans le domaine familial, afin de mieux protéger sa mère et ses frères et sœurs. Mais son plus grand souhait est de les soustraire à l'emprise de son père manipulateur. C'est alors que Lord Vyne lui propose un pari : se marier dans les trois mois, et Otis pourra gagner un peu de liberté pour sa famille. C'est un pari qu'Otis a bien l'intention de remporter. Mais pas avec la donzelle choisie par son père, un arrangement basé sur le gain financier. Non. Otis est déterminé à se marier par amour et respect mutuel... et il ne lui faut pas longtemps pour que la charmante Meg lui inspire ces deux sentiments.
Otis passe presque tout son temps dans le domaine familial, afin de mieux protéger sa mère et ses frères et sœurs. Mais son plus grand souhait est de les soustraire à l'emprise de son père manipulateur. C'est alors que Lord Vyne lui propose un pari : se marier dans les trois mois, et Otis pourra gagner un peu de liberté pour sa famille. C'est un pari qu'Otis a bien l'intention de remporter. Mais pas avec la donzelle choisie par son père, un arrangement basé sur le gain financier. Non. Otis est déterminé à se marier par amour et respect mutuel... et il ne lui faut pas longtemps pour que la charmante Meg lui inspire ces deux sentiments.
125 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 15, 2019
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Heather Boyd
110 books754 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author Heather Boyd believes every character she creates deserves their own happily-ever-after—no matter how much trouble she puts them through. With that goal in mind, she writes steamy romances that skirt the boundaries of propriety to keep readers enthralled until the wee hours of the morning. Heather has published over sixty regency romance novels and shorter works full of daring seductions and distinguished rogues. She lives north of Sydney, Australia, with her trio of rogues and a four-legged overlord. To learn more visit www.Heather-Boyd.com
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May 20, 2020My Christmas novella is out today so I thought I'd share an excerpt here to celebrate the rerelease...
Meg gaped, and then snapped her mouth shut. That was Lord Clement? She barely recognized him.
As a boy he’d been skinny with a shock of dark hair that he’d always been brushing from his eyes. Those longish locks were gone now, replaced by a shorter cropped style that revealed a pair of intelligent eyes set in an attractive face.
Meg glanced at Lady Vyne quickly, and discovered Lord Clement had grown up to resemble his mother. But he was far taller and broad shouldered than even her brother was. He was handsome now. More so than she’d ever imagined a man could be.
Lord Clement was unlike anything Meg was prepared to meet.
Meg averted her eyes as her cheeks suddenly heated.
But she couldn’t help but peek again. Lord Clement and Hector embraced, shook hands vigorously, and expressed such joy to see each other that Meg immediately felt envious.
“And here I was merely hoping you would write me a letter before New Year,” Lord Clement exclaimed.
“Well, we’re here in the flesh,” Hector said, throwing his arms wide. “Ready to make merry with you and yours.”
Lord Clement glanced toward Meg and seemed to freeze in place for a moment. He quickly recovered and smiled at her. “And who is this beauty you have brought with you? I must have an introduction immediately.”
“Surely you don’t need to be introduced to my sister after all these years?” Hector teased with a hearty laugh that made Meg cringe.
She lifted her chin and looked Lord Clement in the eye, eager to get the greeting over and done with. “My lord.”
Lord Clement’s lips parted in obvious surprise. “Lady Margaret?”
Meg gaped, and then snapped her mouth shut. That was Lord Clement? She barely recognized him.
As a boy he’d been skinny with a shock of dark hair that he’d always been brushing from his eyes. Those longish locks were gone now, replaced by a shorter cropped style that revealed a pair of intelligent eyes set in an attractive face.
Meg glanced at Lady Vyne quickly, and discovered Lord Clement had grown up to resemble his mother. But he was far taller and broad shouldered than even her brother was. He was handsome now. More so than she’d ever imagined a man could be.
Lord Clement was unlike anything Meg was prepared to meet.
Meg averted her eyes as her cheeks suddenly heated.
But she couldn’t help but peek again. Lord Clement and Hector embraced, shook hands vigorously, and expressed such joy to see each other that Meg immediately felt envious.
“And here I was merely hoping you would write me a letter before New Year,” Lord Clement exclaimed.
“Well, we’re here in the flesh,” Hector said, throwing his arms wide. “Ready to make merry with you and yours.”
Lord Clement glanced toward Meg and seemed to freeze in place for a moment. He quickly recovered and smiled at her. “And who is this beauty you have brought with you? I must have an introduction immediately.”
“Surely you don’t need to be introduced to my sister after all these years?” Hector teased with a hearty laugh that made Meg cringe.
She lifted her chin and looked Lord Clement in the eye, eager to get the greeting over and done with. “My lord.”
Lord Clement’s lips parted in obvious surprise. “Lady Margaret?”
August 17, 2020
Such a delightful story about two wonderful characters that meet at a time they truly needed each other. Still mourning the loss of her parents, Margaret's brother takes her to the estate of his friend Otis, who she remembers from her childhood.
Otis is smitten when he sees her and she cannot think him but handsome.
But it takes this couple several twist and turns to get to their happy ever after which kept me turning the pages as fast as I could. I loved Otis.. He is the hero that warms the heart.. Truly enjoyed this story!
Otis is smitten when he sees her and she cannot think him but handsome.
But it takes this couple several twist and turns to get to their happy ever after which kept me turning the pages as fast as I could. I loved Otis.. He is the hero that warms the heart.. Truly enjoyed this story!
June 9, 2020
Wonderful characters. I loved it. I love this author's stories. Very enjoyable read - couldn't put it down. 5☆
May 24, 2020
A delightful novella with wonderful characters that will make you want to keep reading. Margaret is so lovely and yet hers is a lonely soul, mourning the loss of her parents, as well as not seeing much of her brother at all. Add the fact that he practically dumps her on his friend Otis and family and her humiliation is complete!! Having met Otis many years earlier, she is in awe at how handsome he's become:) Otis, for his part, is mesmerized by her and would love nothing more than to court her but first, there's a few problems to solve....as well as a bet with his father!
Although the story takes place at Christmas time, there really isn't very much mentioned about it and only near the end does it mention a Christmas tree and decorations. When I read a Christmas novel, I love to hear about the outings, the gathering of the greenery, the special meals, etc. That is my only complaint about this story:)
I received an ARC of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Although the story takes place at Christmas time, there really isn't very much mentioned about it and only near the end does it mention a Christmas tree and decorations. When I read a Christmas novel, I love to hear about the outings, the gathering of the greenery, the special meals, etc. That is my only complaint about this story:)
I received an ARC of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
June 1, 2020
ADULT Historical Regency Romance💕
Meg💃💔 is still in mourning for their late father when her brother Hector forces her in a three day carriage trip to see his friend Otis🐺🍆⛲, the adult son and heir of the Earl of Vynes.
Unbeknownst to Meg💃💔, her brother is a rakehell who wants nothing to do with the estate he has been left or the responsibility of taking care of her. He has purchased a townhome in London and will introduce her into society in a quick attempt to get her married off and out of his hair. He also plans on selling their country estate.
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First, though, they are invited to the country to the Vynes estate for Christmas. The last time Otis🐺🍆⛲ and Meg💃💋 saw each other, they were children. Otis🐺🍆⛲ doesn't even recognize Meg💃💋 when they meet.
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This is a well written, low key novel that will leave you all warm and fuzzy💕 inside, wishing for your own historical Christmas holiday🎄🎀🎁.
Meg💃💔 is still in mourning for their late father when her brother Hector forces her in a three day carriage trip to see his friend Otis🐺🍆⛲, the adult son and heir of the Earl of Vynes.
Unbeknownst to Meg💃💔, her brother is a rakehell who wants nothing to do with the estate he has been left or the responsibility of taking care of her. He has purchased a townhome in London and will introduce her into society in a quick attempt to get her married off and out of his hair. He also plans on selling their country estate.
.
First, though, they are invited to the country to the Vynes estate for Christmas. The last time Otis🐺🍆⛲ and Meg💃💋 saw each other, they were children. Otis🐺🍆⛲ doesn't even recognize Meg💃💋 when they meet.
ARC Provided by Booksprout 🌱
This ebook was $3.99 on Amazon at the time of this review.
Opinions Expressed here are entirely my own.
This is a well written, low key novel that will leave you all warm and fuzzy💕 inside, wishing for your own historical Christmas holiday🎄🎀🎁.
June 17, 2020
An Enchanting Story
What an enjoyable Regency novella! Often romantic novellas don't seem to have enough space for developing characterization or plot, and authors often resort to the dreaded information dump. Blissfully, this author and book did not have any problems on those counts. In the hero and heroine, she has created complex characters who are misunderstood and bullied by those who should love them, her older brother for the heroine and his father for the hero. She's also created rather intense family dynamics on both sides. The hero's mother is certainly a sympathetic character, trapped in a cruel marriage but still with a heart of a woman who seeks to help the daughter of a friend and only wants happiness for her son, even if it is at her own expense. The heroine's brother had given her a wrong impression of the hero, who happens to be one of his better friends. The heroine imagines him to be as much of a rogue as her brother and as uncaring. But she is soon disabused of that notion, and I loved the way that the hero treated her and his mother and younger siblings. I’ve read a fair number of books lately, but I don't think I've seen such a kind, considerate, and good-hearted hero in a long time; I loved the way he treated the women and children in his family. He's the perfect swoon-worthy historical romantic hero. This book was a pleasure to read.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
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What an enjoyable Regency novella! Often romantic novellas don't seem to have enough space for developing characterization or plot, and authors often resort to the dreaded information dump. Blissfully, this author and book did not have any problems on those counts. In the hero and heroine, she has created complex characters who are misunderstood and bullied by those who should love them, her older brother for the heroine and his father for the hero. She's also created rather intense family dynamics on both sides. The hero's mother is certainly a sympathetic character, trapped in a cruel marriage but still with a heart of a woman who seeks to help the daughter of a friend and only wants happiness for her son, even if it is at her own expense. The heroine's brother had given her a wrong impression of the hero, who happens to be one of his better friends. The heroine imagines him to be as much of a rogue as her brother and as uncaring. But she is soon disabused of that notion, and I loved the way that the hero treated her and his mother and younger siblings. I’ve read a fair number of books lately, but I don't think I've seen such a kind, considerate, and good-hearted hero in a long time; I loved the way he treated the women and children in his family. He's the perfect swoon-worthy historical romantic hero. This book was a pleasure to read.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https//www.readingfanaticreviews.com
May 23, 2020
ONE ENTRANCING JOURNEY!!!
Sensational! Heather not only hit the motherload with this brilliantly composed work of art, riding one arresting storyline and gripping plot, wrapping this baby up sleek, shiny and tight. Blurred lines and crossed boundaries, expectations are weighed and balanced, flinging this jewel forward without a hitch, kicking it into overdrive, throwing it into a hissy with an life-changing realization. Shenanigans, escapades and mayhem rule the roost displaying the drama, turmoil, intrigue, sizzling suspense and intense situations, along with a double dose of moxie, you have one intoxicating masterpiece. Quirky mishaps and surprising happenstance swirl with the formidable trials and taxing tribulations, spinning alongside the stunning twists and wicked turns, putting our characters through their paces, testing them in ways they could have never imagined. The undeniable attraction and intense chemistry sizzles as each layer is peeled back exposing a deep connection and amplifying affections, binding them to one another beautifully. The characters, banter, dialogue, interactions and charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits, blend and flow, transforming into genuinely charismatic personalities. The scenes are so graphically descriptive you have no trouble picturing each scenario as they play out perfectly. Fantastic job Heather, thanks for sharing this little jewel with us.
Sensational! Heather not only hit the motherload with this brilliantly composed work of art, riding one arresting storyline and gripping plot, wrapping this baby up sleek, shiny and tight. Blurred lines and crossed boundaries, expectations are weighed and balanced, flinging this jewel forward without a hitch, kicking it into overdrive, throwing it into a hissy with an life-changing realization. Shenanigans, escapades and mayhem rule the roost displaying the drama, turmoil, intrigue, sizzling suspense and intense situations, along with a double dose of moxie, you have one intoxicating masterpiece. Quirky mishaps and surprising happenstance swirl with the formidable trials and taxing tribulations, spinning alongside the stunning twists and wicked turns, putting our characters through their paces, testing them in ways they could have never imagined. The undeniable attraction and intense chemistry sizzles as each layer is peeled back exposing a deep connection and amplifying affections, binding them to one another beautifully. The characters, banter, dialogue, interactions and charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits, blend and flow, transforming into genuinely charismatic personalities. The scenes are so graphically descriptive you have no trouble picturing each scenario as they play out perfectly. Fantastic job Heather, thanks for sharing this little jewel with us.
May 24, 2020
Meg was prepared to spend a quiet Christmas at home with her brother, Hector, since they had lost their mother the previous year and then their father in the current year. She is quite dismayed to be forced to spend the season with a friend, Otis, of her brother and his family. Meg believes that Otis is a bad influence and a rogue who was the reason for her brother spending little time at home. She soon learns that Otis is a rather nice man who loves his family and would do anything for his siblings and mother (his father is a big old turd that doesn’t deserve such nice people). Once Meg realizes that her brother has lied to her time and again and that he would rather spend time elsewhere, she loosens up and has fun with Otis and his family. It isn’t long before Meg and Otis develop feelings for each other but it isn’t smooth sailing. This is definitely worth reading to find out how things work out for everyone and to maybe understand some of the characters a little better.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 6, 2020
Meg is in a carriage heading to her brother's best friends Christmas party and Hector wants her to marry this season. Since he had inherited he had changed. Reaching their destination it doesn't take long to realise that her brother had lied about Otis and that Otis is someone she finds herself attracted to. Otis is a family man eager to protect is mother and siblings from his father. Otis is rich as a result of an inheritance from his grandfather. A bet, a dare, his father proposes that he marries in three months or face exile. He agrees, but adds, who he decides. A sweet, slow burn romance with stolen kisses Otis begins to win Megs heart.
I LOVED this story ❤️❤️ it is really well written, engaging and compelling story. The characters are likeable, relateable and Otis is swoonworthy!! The story is from dual POVs and reveals the thoughts feelings and emotions as they explore their relationship and navigate through the many obstacles that arise as a reader can empathize with. There's an epilogue and a HEA
I LOVED this story ❤️❤️ it is really well written, engaging and compelling story. The characters are likeable, relateable and Otis is swoonworthy!! The story is from dual POVs and reveals the thoughts feelings and emotions as they explore their relationship and navigate through the many obstacles that arise as a reader can empathize with. There's an epilogue and a HEA
April 17, 2025
One Enchanted Christmas is a Christmas novella in “Winter Wishes - a Regency Holiday Romance Anthology.” Also known as story number thirteen in the Distinguished Rogues series. It’s a sweet story. Delicate and gentle.
3+ stars
Lady Margaret Stockwick is still mourning the loss of her beloved parents when her brother whisks her away from the family estate. Unbeknownst to Meg, he has no plans to allow her to return. Instead, he’ll see Meg ensconced in London, to be married off as soon as possible.
Lord Otis Clement spends all his time at his family’s estate, the better to protect his mother and siblings. But his greatest wish is to remove them from beneath the thumb of his scheming father.
Otis and Meg have reunited after meeting briefly as children. Their attraction grows after they tentatively spend some time together. Their chemistry sweet.
I recommend this novella for an endearing read.
3+ stars
Lady Margaret Stockwick is still mourning the loss of her beloved parents when her brother whisks her away from the family estate. Unbeknownst to Meg, he has no plans to allow her to return. Instead, he’ll see Meg ensconced in London, to be married off as soon as possible.
Lord Otis Clement spends all his time at his family’s estate, the better to protect his mother and siblings. But his greatest wish is to remove them from beneath the thumb of his scheming father.
Otis and Meg have reunited after meeting briefly as children. Their attraction grows after they tentatively spend some time together. Their chemistry sweet.
I recommend this novella for an endearing read.
June 25, 2020
This is my first time reading something by Ms. Boyd and I really enjoyed it. It was a well-written story and Ms. Boyd did a nice job of making the story come to life with her writing and really pulling me in to the story. It's an intriguing read with wonderfully developed characters and a storyline that kept me totally engrossed through the very end. Otis an Margaret made a lovely couple and the chemistry between them was undeniable. Ms. Boyd did an excellent job of developing these characters and adding a layer of complexity to them despite the fact that this was a shorter story and and not as easy to accomplish as in a full length novel. This was a wonderful story and I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 3, 2020
I truly enjoyed reading the entwining of two hearts into one. After a preconceived notion of the H because of her brother, the h realizes he is nothing that she thought. He is everything she has always wanted. However, his domineering father, vile man that he is, tries to put the H's life over a barrel. He demands he marries the woman he has picked out for him. They made a wager. But the H was about to hoodwink his father without him realizing that he had already lost the bargain. Now all the H had to do was find a wife in three months; someone he wanted to love and cherish. A wonderful story. I wish there had been an epilogue. I wonder if the other woman ended up marrying the love of her life. It also would have been nice to see what children the H/h would have. A great little story.
May 25, 2020
The story of Meg and Otis is a lovely quick read. The settings are very well described, as are all the assorted characters. I thought the dialogue and banter was very good. There was no hugely dramatic suspense, but it was written so well as to be a page turner because you want to find out what will happen next. There is considerable and assorted family drama, all very entertaining. There is some kissing and a brief explicit scene that is not overdone, and takes place upon acceptance of a marriage proposal.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 1, 2020
Meg just wanted to be left alone to mourn her parents, but her wastrel brother insisted they go to his friend Otis’ family estate for the holidays, a friend whom she thought was the reason her brother had been led astray. Otis loves his mother and siblings and will do anything to make them happy and take them away from his cruel manipulative father. I thought it was sweet that he wanted to continue reading together the book Meg started with her father before his death and he was great with his rambunctious siblings. There are sex scenes, so it’s not a clean romance. But there were plenty of funny and sweet moments.
May 31, 2020
Delightful story! Otis’s father demands he marry in the next three months. His father has also invited the woman he wants Otis to marry and her father to celebrate Christmas with them. Otis’s mother has invited Margaret and her brother, Hector, who is Otis’s best friend, for the holidays as well. Things get complicated. This is a quick engaging. story with easily imaginable characters who will capture your attention and heart.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 10, 2020
The story of Meg and Otis is a lovely quick read. The settings are very well described, as are all the assorted characters. I thought the dialogue and banter was very good. There was no hugely dramatic suspense, but it was written so well as to be a page turner because you want to find out what will happen next. There is considerable and assorted family drama, well very entertaining. There is some kissing and a brief explicit scene that is not overdone, and takes place upon acceptance of a marriage proposal.
June 10, 2020
An enjoyable short story.
Six months into her mourning period for her second parent, Meg’s brother whisks her away to Derbyshire and his friend’s house. Meg hasn’t seen Otis Clement for over a decade but the impression she has formed from her brother’s conversations leads her to believe he is a rogue. However when she meets him again, he is not what she expected. Only one wrong note with regard to Hector’s estate, which you would expect to be entailed.
I originally read this as part of the Winter Wishes Boxset and freely give this review.
Six months into her mourning period for her second parent, Meg’s brother whisks her away to Derbyshire and his friend’s house. Meg hasn’t seen Otis Clement for over a decade but the impression she has formed from her brother’s conversations leads her to believe he is a rogue. However when she meets him again, he is not what she expected. Only one wrong note with regard to Hector’s estate, which you would expect to be entailed.
I originally read this as part of the Winter Wishes Boxset and freely give this review.
January 10, 2023
3.5⭐️’s
I enjoyed this story although there was something about the telling by that didn’t entirely flow for me. Again, it could just be the novella format that leaves some threads being dropped and everything feeling like it wraps up so quickly without some resolutions coming to rest.
Overall, it was a sweet story in which I found the hero to be quite endearing.
*Read as an installment in the Winter Wishes anthology.
I enjoyed this story although there was something about the telling by that didn’t entirely flow for me. Again, it could just be the novella format that leaves some threads being dropped and everything feeling like it wraps up so quickly without some resolutions coming to rest.
Overall, it was a sweet story in which I found the hero to be quite endearing.
*Read as an installment in the Winter Wishes anthology.
May 31, 2020
This is a interesting story with Margaret who has lost both parents and is looking forward to the Christmas Holiday with her brother Hector but he has other plans for her. Hector sends her to his friends Otis and his family for the holiday but Otis has to focus protecting his family from his cruel father but when Margaret comes to spend time with his family he never expected to fall for her.
June 1, 2020
Book thirteen in the Distinguished Rogues series a well written Christmas story that held my interest until the end. Margaret Stockwick and Lord Otis Clement and a wager from his Father. I liked the way the wager turned out with true love involved. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 3, 2020
Any story based around Christmas is a winner. Entertaining and interesting characters tell an engaging story. Love a good romance and following the journey of the characters. Good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 4, 2020
A story of love at Christmas. How can you go wrong?! I totally loved it. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book in exchange for a free copy.
December 28, 2020
This was very sweet. I enjoyed the characters learning about each other.
July 8, 2025
Wonderful romance with an enjoyable story and characters.
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