A Christmas Serenade: A Historical Romance Anthology

by Jennifer Moore, Kasey Stockton, Katie Stewart Stone

Let the joy of the season sweep you off your feet with this charming collection of novellas from four of your favorite historical romance authors! From serendipitous meetings to second chances, each story brims with holiday cheer and unexpected love.

“A Caroling Christmas” by Jennifer Moore
Arthur Stanford, a reclusive scientist, reluctantly agrees to host a Dickensian Christmas party planned by Eliza Hopewell. As the holidays—and Eliza—weave their irresistible magic, will Arthur choose love over solitude?

“A Carol So Bright” by Kasey Stockton
Lillian Hartley, a woman who loves to sing but has lost her confidence, is reunited with the man who once broke her heart. As they rediscover their connection, will the holiday season spark a new song in their hearts?

“Christmas at Bellingham” by Katie Stewart Stone 
Bellingham Hall bustles with holiday cheer as Esther Harris endeavors to reconcile the dowager countess with her estranged son amidst family secrets and unexpected love with a childhood friend.

“Christmas in Amorwich” by Anneka R. Walker
Amelia Park is disillusioned by romance after Noah Brooks failed to propose. When the pair is reunited for the holidays, Noah realizes he may have waited too long—winning Amelia’s heart now might require a Christmas miracle.

Genres: Christmas, Romance, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Fiction, Regency, Audiobook

353 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2025

About the author

Jennifer Moore is a passionate reader and writer of all things romance due to the need to balance the rest of her world, which includes a perpetually traveling husband and four active sons, who create heaps of laundry that are anything but romantic. Jennifer has a BA in linguistics from the University of Utah and is a Guitar Hero champion. She lives in northern Utah with her family.

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

“A Christmas Serenade" by Jennifer Moore, Kasey Stockton, Katie Stewart Stone, and Anneka R. Walker is a festive, historical romance anthology! These feel-good novellas will get you in the mood for the holiday season. I loved each sweet story. There are plenty of Christmas balls, romances, and house parties to make a person swoon and be swept back to another era. The stories have humor, wit, banter, nods to Dickens and plenty of sparks flying. Several stories have characters from the authors’ other series, that fans will be delighted to see again and see their stories resolved. Each novella can also be read as a standalone. “A Caroling Christmas” by Jennifer Moore has a house party, nods to Dickens and a scatterbrained naturalist meeting an organized party planner. “A Carol So Bright” by Kasey Stockton has a clumsy heroine and a musical hero who were childhood friends. “Christmas at Bellingham” by Katie Stewart Stone has music, a Christmas ball, complicated family relationships, childhood friends, fencing and first kisses. And finally, “Christmas at Amorwich” by Anneka R. Walker is full of a second chance romance, unrequited love, Christmas miracles and legends, dealing with grief, humor and wit, midnight dances, sewing mishaps, and cooking together (with sparks flying). Can the characters find healing and hope and choose to love and forgive? I highly recommend this delightful historical novella collection to lovers of sweet romance that puts you in the Christmas spirit!

Content: I give this book a PG rating. “A Caroling Christmas”: mention of a fortune teller and ghosts; spiders. “A Carol So Bright”: emotional infidelity; mention of alcohol. “Christmas at Bellingham”: rumors of gambling and illegitimate children; terminal illness; someone was drunk in the past. TW: estrangement; a kiss without consent. “Christmas at Amorwich”: loss and grief. TW: A side character has depression.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

[Katie (hiding in the pages) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Four charming historical Christmas novellas in one anthology.

🎄“A Caroling Christmas” by Jennifer Moore started this set off with a hairy surprise. It was so much fun to see the mashup of an organized party planner and a scattered naturalist with a slight Dickens feel.
🎄“A Carol So Bright” by Kasey Stockton is full of all things music. An ungainly heroine and a talented hero connect in a beautiful holiday melody with oranges and Clementine.
🎄“Christmas at Bellingham” by Katie Stewart Stone is a sweet friends-to-love with a delightful Christmas Ball and fencing.
🎄“Christmas at Amorwich” by Anneka R. Walker is a sweet second chance romance that also encompasses the true meaning of the holiday by serving a lonely grump.

Each story brought a different angle to this beloved holiday and aligned to deliver a pleasant reading experience. I loved each author’s unique offering that made this set enjoyable and heartwarming. Cozy up and get yourself ready for this most wonderful time of the year.

Content: some themes of forgiveness; mild romance

*I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given*

[Shayla Riley · Rating 5 out of 5]

a CHRISTMAS SERENADE

••I give 5 stars!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

~A Christmas Serenade is a beautiful collection of short holiday Regency romances from dear authors, @jennythebrave @authorkaseystockton @katiestewartstone_author @authorannekawalker Each dear story within overflows with holiday cheer, unexpected romance, delightful humor, and lovely swoony moments. I adored each story within and how love is at the center and in the details. This dear collection of lovely heartfelt stories is worth the dear read!📚❤️🎄💯

“I’m coming to realize that love does not remove every fear or reservation, but the right man loves you through them.”

-A Caroling Christmas
by Jennifer Moore
(A delightful Christmas Carol themed house party, a Scientific MMC, Forced proximity)

“When I am with you, I feel as if none of that matters. You are a remedy to my shortcomings. You make order out of chaos, you beautify, you set systems into place. You saw what was needed and knew how to put it into order.”

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-A Carol so Bright by Kasey Stockton
(Brothers best friend, a shared love of music
Sledding, Oranges)

“I love you. All of you—the talented and the clumsy bits.”

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-Christmas at Bellingham
by Katie Stewart Stone
(Friends to lovers, Christmas ball, musical instruments, Forgiveness and healing)

“I have loved you from the very moment I understood what love was.”

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-Christmas in Amorwich
by Anneka Walker
(Second chance romance, sugar molding, matchmaking, legend of love)

“It isn’t about deserving. It’s about choosing: choosing to love, choosing to forgive, choosing to change.”

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•Content: spiders, clumsiness, some drinking, rumors of gambling, sickness, drunk behavior in past, estrangement/strained family dynamics, death of loved one (off page/in past), loss, grief, depression, no danger, no language, kisses only!

-I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

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[Holly (IG Hollys_Book_Musings) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Christmas Serenade: A Historical Romance Anthology

A Caroling Christmas by Jennifer Moore

Oh, I loved Eliza and Arthur's story. It was so cute. In it we have a fun, but embarrassing meet cute, social class difference romance, and such fun house party themes to parallel Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
I absolutely loved the tie-in to the book; it made for a unique, enjoyable story.
Arthur is a bit of a clutz, but he is sweet, romantic, and intelligent.
Eliza is a party planner for high society members and wants everything to go perfectly.
I definitely recommend this sweet novella from one of my favorite authors!
Favorite Parts:
Meet cute
Ice Skating
Laboratory
Her gift to him
Christmas dinner

Content Guide:
Sweet Kisses only
After-dinner port is drunk by the men
Light Christian themes
There is a "fortune teller"
Book Info:
Series: Anthology standalone
Genre: Historical Romance; Christmas
Romance Level: Kisses only
Release Date: Available now
Publisher: Covenant Communications
POV: Dual third person

A Carol So Bright by Kasey Stockton

This was such an enchanting unrequited love story. I loved it so much!
Lillian is a bit clumsy, but her singing voice is beautiful. However, she wants to be loved for more than her voice. And she has always loved Theo.
Theo has just returned home from Austria where he was studying music.
I loved the tender moments and when he finally realized he was falling for her. Clementine made me smile, as well as so many parts of the novella. Definitely recommend this sweet story from another of my favorite authors!
Favorite Parts:
Meeting again
Unrequited love
Musical
Oranges
Clementine
Singing
The gift
Content Guide:
sweet kisses only, mention of alcohol drunk, Christian: Characters mention Christ’s birth and sermons, scripture

Book Info:
Series: Anthology standalone Genre: Historical Romance; late 1800s Christmas
Romance Level: sweet kisses only
Release Date: Available now
Publisher: Covenant Communications
POV: Dual third person

Christmas at Bellingham by Katie Stewart Stone

This was my first by Katie Stewart Stone, and I look forward to going and listening to her 2 books on her backlist, especially Annabelle's story. I loved the themes of family, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Such beautiful messages. It is only too late to reconcile when one of the family members has passed away. Family is so important, and Katie elegantly demonstrated that in this sweet and beautiful novella set at Christmas time.
I also adored Andrew and Esther's sweet and tender romance. They are so cute together. I really loved the fencing scene!
Definitely recommend this Christmas novella!
Favorite Parts:
Reconciliation
Family
Andrew
Christmas gift

Content Guide:
past scandal mentioned, sweet kisses, Light Christian themes-prayer, church attendance, forgiveness

Book Info:
Series: Anthology standalone, tied to "Coming Home to Bellingham"
Genre: Historical Romance; late 1800s Christmas
Romance Level: Kisses only
Release Date: Available now
Publisher: Covenant Communications
POV: Single first person

Christmas in Amorwich by Anneka Walker

Happy sigh. Another lovely story to love by Anneka Walker. I absolutely adored Noah and Amelia's second chance romance. While there was miscommunication, it is quickly resolved as the story goes on, and it could not be more perfect. I loved how she began to thaw quickly to Noah. I felt like the pacing of their romance was just right, not rushed and not too slow either.
I really loved  the fact that they decided to discover The Legend of Amorwich together, and in doing so, they served a lonely and grumpy man. I loved how that all played out. Both characters care about those around them and are selfless.
Such a beautiful tale of romance, but also remembering those who are lonely and less fortunate at Christmas time. I definitely recommend this novella!

Favorite Parts:
Unrequited love
Nickname
Matchmaking project
The Legend of Amorwich
Sewing
Mixing ingredients
Collecting pine boughs
Mr. Cunningham
Noah
The ending

Content Guide:
kissing only, Light Christian themes-helping the lonely, death of loved one (past)
Book Info:
Series: Anthology standalone
Genre: Historical Romance; late 1800s Christmas
Romance Level: Kisses only
Release Date: Available now
Publisher: Covenant Communications
POV: Dual third person

Review of whole anthology: I loved every single one of the novellas found within this anthology and will definitely own it on my shelf someday.

Thank you to the author and publisher for the review copy. All thoughts are my own.

[Lisa Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Caroling Christmas by Jennifer Moore - 4 stars - Arthur Stanford, may be an eligible gentleman, but he is also a scientist who care more about taking care of his specimens than socializing. So when his sister and mother partner with Eliza Hopewell, a planner of events, to plan and carry out a Dickensian Christmas house party, he reluctantly goes along with their plans. But what he doesn’t anticipate is Elizabeth, and how she could change everything. Sweet and fun.

A Carol So Bright by Kasey Stockton - 3.5 stars - Lillian Hartley, a woman who loves to sing, has not sung a note sing she witnessed Theo, her brother’s best friend, kissing her best friend, Aida. Having loved him since she was a child, it hurt too much to see that he loved someone else. But Theo has been in Vienna studying music for the past three years, and having returned home for Christmas, not only will Lilly have to face him, but he will have to face Aida and see if they still have the same feelings for each other as when he left. And as all of them have to untangle all of their feelings, Lilly must find the confidence to understand that she is of worth, even without her beautiful singing voice. I enjoyed it, but I was frustrated by some of the behavior, and part of me just kept wondering if Lillian needed glasses.

Christmas at Bellingham by Katie Stewart Stone - 3.5 stars - Esther Harris endeavors to convince her family to visit her for Christmas. She is living with relatives sister in-laws who are much wealthier than her family and was raised by them. This Christmas when she sees her old childhood friend, sparks fly and she falls in love

Christmas in Amorwich by Anneka R. Walker - 3 stars - Amelia Park is disillusioned by romance after Noah Brooks did not propose the year before, leaving her confused and desolate. But when they come together again for the Christmas holidays, she discovers the reasons he waited, and has to decide if she can trust his intention.

A fun compilation, but some of the stories were better than others.

[Melissa’s Bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the love for this delightful Christmas anthology from four favorite authors! Each story in A Christmas Serenade captures the spirit of Christmas with nods to Dickens, house parties, enjoyable traditions, & a touch of faith. I enjoyed each charming novella & the tie-ins to previous books by these authors.

A Caroling Christmas by Jennifer Moore harkened back to a traditional Dickens Christmas with an accident prone naturalist & talented, organized party planner. I thoroughly enjoyed the creative parties incorporating themes from A Christmas Carol. I loved the Victorian feel & all the delightful Christmas activities including a fortune teller with a hidden identity, a cute tarantula, ice skating, & funny meet cute. I loved Arthur’s & Eliza’s sweet opposites attract romance.

A Carol So Bright by Kasey Stockton is a lovely unrequited love/second chance romance. Lillian Hartley feels like she’s only appreciated for her musical talent. After her hopes were dashed by her brother’s best friend, she’s lost her confidence in singing. Now years later, Theo’s returned home after studying music abroad. While he starts to see Lillian in a new light, she’s reluctant to give her heart. Lillian’s an endearing character with a heart of gold & some relatable clumsiness. I loved her picking oranges, sharing music with Theo, her parrot Clementine, & Theo’s gift.

Christmas at Bellingham by Katie Stewart Stone carried wonderful themes of family, forgiveness, & reconciliation. I thoroughly enjoyed Andrew & Esther. I loved the fencing scene, first kisses, the Christmas ball, & a tender childhood friends to more romance.

Christmas in Amorwich by Anneka Walker is enemies to more, second chance romance at its best. After Noah fails to propose, Amelia has written him off. When they’re reunited at Christmas, the sparks fly, but can they find a second chance at love. I thoroughly enjoyed how they investigated the Legend of Amorwich together & in turn find a way to help a lonely, old man. Loved the sewing mishaps, cooking together, & delightful humor.

Highly recommend this charming Christmas collection! I received an advanced copy from the publisher with no expectation of a positive review. All opinions are completely my own & provided voluntarily.

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Each of the four novellas in Christmas Serenade were engaging and enjoyable. I enjoyed the settings and time periods. All take place in 1800s, England with all except one explicitly sharing the date. In "A Caroling Christmas", a party planner finds herself connecting with her scientist employer over the Christmas holiday. Some entertaining matchmaking attempts that fall flat, a pretend fortune teller who is remarkably on target, and a missing tarantula made for a smile-inducing read. Despite his social awkwardness Arther makes for a different sort of romantic lead.

"A Carol So Bright" presents readers with friends reuniting just in time for Christmas. But romantic entanglements create tension between the old friends, can things be worked out in time for them to enjoy the holiday? The changing relationships provide the characters a chance to follow their hearts and find love through Christmas.

"Christmas at Bellingham" can be read on its own but involves some characters and events from another book called Coming Home to Bellingham. Esther's delighted to be reunited with her childhood best friend, who it turns out she loves. But her desire to repay the kindness of the dowager countess who has become her hostess and mentor leads her to send a letter in the dowager's name inviting her estranged son to visit for Christmas. Unfortunately, her ignorance of the reasons for the estrangement may have led her to hurt others in the process. Esther's boldness leads her to make mistakes that may difficult to fix. A thoughtful look at the importance of humility and forgiveness, especially at Christmas.

"Christmas in Amorwich" revolves around a star-crossed couple who meet after a year-long separation. Amelia's reluctance to trust Noah again after he failed to propose the previous Christmas makes Noah's efforts to propose more difficult than expected. But maybe reaching out to a lonely neighbor and a romantic legend about people finding love at Christmas may help Noah and Amelia find a way back to each other.

Four engaging, romantic stories from the past, make for some sweet and thoughtful reading as themes of related to love and forgiveness stand out in this Christmas anthology.

[Kristalyne, love.lovely.books · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a delightful collection of Christmas stories that warmed my heart and brought the joy of the season! These lovely stories made me even more excited for Christmas which is my favorite time of of the year!

Get ready for sleigh rides, Christmas trees, sledding, mending hearts, finding joy, forgiveness, charming heroes, lovely heroines, carols, traditions, giving, house parties, Christmas balls, family, and the sweetest romances that will melt your heart.

Each story is unique, the characters are endearing, each is beautifully written and so enjoyable!

🎄A Caroling Christmas by Jennifer Moore: This is a sweet gentle romance between an organized event planner, and an unorganized zoologist set in the Victorian era. I loved the family, and I also enjoyed the Cinderella feel. The ‘A Christmas Carol’ themed house party was so fun.

🎻A Carol so Bright by Kasey Stockton: This is the sweetest brother’s best friend romance! The premise had me hooked, and I fell in love with the characters and the beautiful setting. The sweet lessons learned, and faith elements stole my heart! Such a heartwarming story.

❄️Christmas at Bellingham by Katie Stewart Stone: A wonderful story of family and forgiveness. This story touched my heart. I loved the trip to London and the sweetest romance between the cutest best friends! Their banter was my favorite, and the end had me smiling so soo much.

🎁Christmas in Amorwich by Anneka R. Walker: This is a lovely second chance romance set in the Regency era in the town of Amorich. I loved the Christmas legend, the incredible characters, the memorable scenes, and the sweetest romance that made me so very happy. Such an enjoyable read.

What a wonderful collection of beautiful historical romances written by beloved authors! These cozy stories will bring you joy and get you ready for the Christmas season.
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Thank you so much to the authors and @covenantcommunications for the arc copy, all opinions are my own.

[Mara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every fall, I look forward to these delightful Christmas novella collections. I get stories by some of my favorite authors and often find new authors to love.

A Caroling Christmas by Jennifer Moore is an opposites-attract story. Arthur Stanford reminded me of the absent-minded professor, as he would get so consumed with his research he'd forget everything else. There's an adorable meet cute with Eliza Hopewell, party organizer extraordinaire and I loved the forced proximity of a house party.

A Carol so Bright by Kasey Stockton is a second-chance, friends-to-more, brother's best friend romance. Lillian Hartley loves to sing but lost her confidence after heartbreak. Theo, the man who broke her heart is back from studying in Austria and staying with her family during Christmas. I loved all the Christmas preparations and that both of them loved music.

Christmas at Bellingham by Katie Stewart Stone is a friends-to-love story. Esther Harris tries to heal old family wounds and ends up finding unexpected love with a childhood friend. I loved the scenes at the ball and the theme of forgiveness.

Christmas in Amorwich by Anneka Walker is another second-chance romance. Amelia Park is disillusioned about love after Noah Brooks failed to propose. Their holiday reunion becomes a high-stakes effort for Noah, who realizes he may have waited far too long. I loved the interfering siblings and the legend of Amorwich.

Together, these four stories make a warm, uplifting read that’s perfect for December nights (or anytime you need a dose of holiday spirit). Each novella has its own charm, but they all share a theme of love, forgiveness, and fresh beginnings.

This collection is sweet, comforting, and full of Christmas magic. Grab a blanket and a cup of cocoa—you’ll want to savor this one. I received an ecopy from the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.

[Jesica · Rating 5 out of 5]

A collection of 4 heartwarming historical romance novellas from four fantastic authors! Sweet & Swoony love stories full of delightful traditions, serendipitous meetings, second chances, unexpected love & full of holiday cheer set in Regency England. Enjoy these delightful stories throughout the holiday!

"A Caroling Christmas" by Jennifer Moore
Arthur Stanford, a reclusive scientist, reluctantly agrees to host a Dickensian Christmas party planned by Eliza Hopewell. As the holidays-and Eliza- weave their irresistible magic, will Arthur choose love over solitude? I loved all the nods to Dickens with a sweet love story. Seriously so many fun moments.

"A Carol So Bright" by Kasey Stockton
Lillian Hartley, a woman who loves to sing but has lost her confidence, is reunited with the man who once broke her heart. As they rediscover their connection, will the holiday season spark a new song in their hearts? Full of music, family & unrequited love.

"Christmas at Bellingham" by Katie Stewart Stone
Bellingham Hall bustles with holiday cheer as Esther Harris endeavors to reconcile the dowager countess with her estranged son amidst family secrets and unexpected love with a childhood friend. It’s full of forgiveness, redemption & a sweet friends to more love story.

"Christmas in Amorwich" by Anneka R. Walker
Amelia Park is disillusioned by romance after Noah Brooks failed to propose. When the pair is reunited for the holidays, Noah realizes he may have waited too long-winning Amelia's heart now might require a Christmas miracle. I loved watching them learn more about the Amorwich legend. A second chance romance full the true spirit of Christmas. “It's about choosing: choosing to love, choosing to forgive, choosing to change.”

I loved all of these novellas & they will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit!

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

One thing I look forward to each Christmas season is reading the Christmas anthologies that come out. I was so excited to pick up A Christmas Serenade especially when I saw the author line-up: These four lived up to my expectations and this anthology was 100% a five star read for me!

*A Caroling Christmas by Jennifer Moore had such unique characters with a gentleman scientist and a Victorian era’s version of an event planner. I thought the house party aspects and the spiders were really fun, though I am not sure I would be as cool as Eliza with them. Super cute.

*A Carol So Bright by Kasey Stockton had some great second chance romance vibes and yummy chemistry between the main characters; I was here for every second of it. Lilian and Theo may not have been a couple before, but with a long standing friendship could this time around finally be right for them? I loved the way Theo had fallen for Lilian even without realizing it. It was so cute to read, I will read it again.
*Christmas at Bellingham by Katie Stewart Stone I liked how this book actually brought some closure to a storyline from Stone’s debut novel. It was a fun perspective with an adorable friends to lovers romance that made me smile.

*Christmas in Amorwich by Anneka Walker Walker has had the sweetest romances in these anthologies over the years and I love that with this novella we get Amelia’s story. The second chance vibes were strong, Noah was stinkin’ adorable, and I loved the whole legend behind true love and Amorwich. This was a total winner for me.

I loved each novella, they hit the Christmas romance vibes I was hoping for, and I highly recommend this anthology. Ten stars!

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

It always starts to feel like the holidays are a little closer when the Christmas books start to come. And I love that!

This one features novellas by four amazing historical authors. I love reading books like this! They are easy to read, because you know the story will end sooner than later. This one is just so great!

First up is "A Caroling Christmas" by Jennifer Moore. I loved Arthur in this book. He's a little forgetful and eccentric. And such a great guy. I loved how Eliza comes into his world and makes things a little brighter for him. This is such a cute story!

Then we have "A Carol so Bright" by Kasey Stockton. Archie has come home, but things are not the way he would have hoped. His mother isn't there. And his dear friend no longer sings. I loved the way he helps Lily to see that she has value, even when it's hard for her to feel she does.

"Christmas at Bellingham" by Katie Stewart Stone is next. This was a cute story. With both a friends to more love story and a cute girl helping to make Christmas brighter for the people she cares about.

Last up is "Christmas in Amorwich" by Anneka Walker. I loved the way this story had a legend about couples in Amorwich finding love at Christmastime. Amelia and Noah take it upon themselves to determine if it's a true legend or not. Along the way, they help a lonely gentleman and maybe find love themselves.

This is such a great Christmas collection!

[Alexis (IG: lexislimitlesslibrary) Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This anthology is the perfect beginning to get yourself into the holiday spirit!! These are quick to read and will fill your heart with joy and love!

A Caroling Christmas
By: Jennifer Moore

“I am odd, Miss Hopewell,” he said. “Awkward. I have strange hobbies. I am clumsy, absent-minded.” He shrugged, giving a crooked smile. “But when I am with you, I feel as if none of that matters. You are a remedy to my shortcomings. You make order out of chaos, you beautify…”

I loved the relationship between Eliza and Arthur! Arthur’s quirks and the way Eliza accepts him is beautiful! The theme of accepting others as they are was absolutely heartwarming!

A Carol So Bright
By: Kasey Stockton

“The way you light up when you serve others, your smile when you planned the oranges for the children and introduced your parrot to them. You are a beacon of light, and you are perfect exactly as you are, Lily. Your light shines no less brightly for your imperfections.”

I loved the brothers best friend trope, the orange picking, Clementine 🦜, and Lillian and Theo’s love of music that continues their bond. The unrequited love kept me engaged in this sweet story!

Christmas at Bellingham
By: Katie Stewart Stone

“I have loved you from the very moment I understood what love was.”

This is a beautiful story of forgiveness and reconciliation! The dowager is one of my favorite characters in this sweet story! I enjoyed how Esther was accepted into the family, the pranks Andrew played, Christmas gifts, and the pure love that is tangible in this story!!

Christmas in Amorwich
By: Anneka Walker

“…it isn’t about deserving. It’s about choosing: choosing to love, choosing to forgive, choosing to change. I know I don’t want to make the same mistake twice and spend another year, or even another day, away from you.”

Oh my heart! I loved how Amelia and Noah came together! Though they misunderstood each other for a time, they quickly work through it and they work together to uncover the truth of the Legend of Amorwich. The touch of mystery with this Christmas story is amazing!

Thank you to the authors and publisher for my gifted copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Marilee · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a delightful collection of Christmas romances!

A Caroling Christmas by Jennifer Moore
Christmas Carol themed house party
Scientific MMC
Forced proximity

A Carol so Bright by Kasey Stockton
Brothers best friend
Shared love of music
Sledding

Christmas at Bellingham by Katie Stewart Stone
Friends to lovers
Christmas ball
Forgiveness and healing

Christmas in Amorwich by Anneka Walker
Second chance romance
Matchmaking
Legend of love

Each historical romance in this anthology was delightful! They each held the magic of Christmas combined with wit and laughter, heartwarming scenes, and a sweet holiday romance.

If you love house parties, swoon worthy heroes, Christmas traditions, matchmaking families, rekindled romance, Regency balls, and finding love in unexpected places, don’t miss this delightful collection! It is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.

I received a complimentary copy but a positive review was not required.

[Marsha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is comprised of four Christmas novellas by four different authors. I really liked the first one (A Caroling Christmas) as Arthur, the reclusive scientist, was so endearing and I liked Eliza’s character as well. There were things I liked about the second story, A Carol So Bright, but Lillian thinking people only loved her for her singing was beyond ridiculous. I didn’t like Esther’s character in Christmas At Bellingham. She was a snob and a know-it-all. I also didn’t like the family conflict. I pretty much didn’t like the characters in the story so it was hard to like the story overall. The last story, Christmas in Amorwich, was a fun read. I didn’t get some of Amelia’s hangups but she was so sweet and her interactions with Mr. Cunningham were awesome. I did like Noah’s character but Mr. Cunningham’s character made the story great. Overall, this was a fun Christmas read.

[Mindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This lovely book was an absolute delight. All four of these authors are some of my favorites. Each crafting these wonderful novellas full of heart, family, and tying in the Christmas spirit. What I enjoyed most about these novellas was the already established relationships that moved the stories along perfectly and represented so many of my favorite tropes. I even learned to appreciate spiders more in Moore’s fantastic story.

Each story brought a smile to my face and each were so unique, adding the perfect touch of romance and excellent banter with the characters. There’s no way I could pick a favorite of the four.

I received an eARC from the publisher. All views are my own.

[Sharon the Librarian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a delightful collection of 4 novellas by 4 amazing historical romance authors. I loved the variety of genres, the nod to holiday traditions of the Regency time period, and the warm stories of love woven into each tale.

If you are looking for a quick read to get you into the last minute Christmas mood, look no further. Read one each day and you will feel ready to go to a ball, host a house party, or even wrap the rest of the gifts that you've been putting off.

[Jenna Killpack · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect historical anthology for Christmas! This is a compilation of four stories written by three authors I’ve read before and one that was new to me. I would give all the stories either four or five stars. They were full of second chances and forgiveness and love and service to others just overall great messages to listen to during Christmas time. I would definitely recommend this one!

[Liz Lowham · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a delight! I love a good anthology, and this one brings the warm fuzzies for Christmas. I was especially delighted to read "Christmas at Bellingham" because I loved Coming Home to Bellingham, and this novella tied up a story thread I cared about. It was so fun to see Esther all grown up with a story of her own!

[Luci Jamison · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a delightful book with three stories that are centered around Christmas.
Each story has a unique twist and quality to make it stand out by itself.
There is Christmas joy, romance and a bit of magic in each of the tales.
I even found a new author amongst the two I have enjoyed in the past!
I highly recommend reading this book and settling in for a cozy read!

[Ami Jacobs · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent collection of Christmas stories! Each one was complete in itself, clean, and uplifting. The theme of music was fun to watch for, and the emotional ensign made listening a grand experience! I listened to this and the narrator did an amazing job, and I could tell who was speaking and what emotions were being experienced by the characters.

[Maria Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a collection of novellas from 4 authors and I found it to be an enjoyable read. Each story had its own story to tell and it made for a nice variety. All of them had feel-good elements that go perfectly with the Christmas season. There was romance of course but also, healing in families and befriending the lonely elements as well. Sweet stories.

[Mary Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved these novellas. my favorite was Christmas at Bellingham. by far the best one in this collection. it's an Emma retelling done in such a way that truly captures the essence of Emma's character but also the essence of what Christmas should be. I loved the character growth in the characters. truly delightful and inspiring. perfect Christmas read.

[liv :)) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars !!

cutie little christmas romances. i loved reading in a short-story, novella capacity!

just found it a little hard to switch characters & settings very quickly!

overall super cute, fun holiday book!

[M Summ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mostly good but second one not much to my liking

[RD · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet Christmas love stories. I enjoyed reading these clean holiday novellas.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books were just adorable! I love these authors and their abilities to write beautiful stories we can all enjoy!

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[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first story involved a spider so I wasn’t a fan. But the others were good.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

The last story was my favorite.

[Scarlet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute Christmas stories. Perfect for cozy reading