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Christmas Scandal with a Duke
Step back in time where passion sparks under the mistletoe and reputations are on the line. This boxset includes twelve steamy romances filled with irresistible heroes, daring heroines, and holiday nights too hot to forget—and bonus scenes too!
Perfect for readers who like their historical romance with a touch of scandal—and plenty of heat.
The Duke’s Bartered Mistress by Caroline Lee
When Lady Georgia offers herself to the scarred and vengeful Lord “Demon” Hayle to repay her father’s debt, their fiery bargain of passion and revenge soon transforms into something deeper—just as unexpected duty and looming secrets threaten to tear them apart.
In Pursuit of a Christmas Bride by Rebecca Paula
A stolen kiss at a masquerade reunites lawyer Henry Davies and actress Matilda Brennan at a Christmas house party, where rekindled desire and dangerous secrets test whether their love can triumph over the truth.
Until Spring by Shannon Gilmore
When Remington Hawke’s search for lodging leads to Lovie Wright, their unexpected connection and one daring kiss ignite a passion that could change both their futures forever.
Silver Bells and Mistletoe by Anna St.Claire
When Susan Winslow’s brother falls gravely ill, her childhood friend Grayson Harding—now a doctor and an earl—joins her desperate search for a cure, rekindling a love that may finally fulfill both their dreams.
A Wallflower Takes a Duke by Candlelight by Andrea K. Stein
When spirited Lady Wilhelmina Rumsford enters London society under the shadow of her parentage, the protective Duke of Montfort must face his true feelings for her—before a rakish rival and meddling guardian angels change both their fates forever.
Buon Natale, My Wicked Rogue by Natalie Alleyn
A wealthy American widow seeking warmth and pleasure at a Christmas house party finds herself torn between passion and suspicion when her seductive English lover, secretly a spy, reveals unexpected depths that could either protect her or break her heart.
A Scot Most Wanted by Angelique Armae
A determined governess seeking justice for her sister finds both passion and redemption in the arms of a grief-stricken Highland laird during a Christmas that changes their lives forever.
His Christmas Angel by Ari Thatcher
A grieving new duke, burdened with guardianship of spirited Sophia Armstrong, struggles between duty, desire, and the threat of scandal as Christmas obligations, a forbidden attraction, and conflicting marriage plans collide.
Christmas with an Earl’s Son by Samantha Holt
A scandal-plagued viscount seeking redemption through marriage finds his plans complicated when the dutiful twin sister of his intended awakens in him the very passion and longing he hoped to escape.
Tamed for Christmas by Sandra Sookoo
Thrown together to chaperone a spirited teenager during a lively Christmastide house party, a gruff guardian and a spirited headmistress discover that love—and scandal—can find them at any age.
Serendipity and Mistletoe by Aubrey Wynne
After a broken engagement shatters her perfect plans, Miss Phoebe Weston unexpectedly finds hope and true love with Charles Wilkens, the steadfast man who has secretly adored her from the start.
Perfect for readers who like their historical romance with a touch of scandal—and plenty of heat.
The Duke’s Bartered Mistress by Caroline Lee
When Lady Georgia offers herself to the scarred and vengeful Lord “Demon” Hayle to repay her father’s debt, their fiery bargain of passion and revenge soon transforms into something deeper—just as unexpected duty and looming secrets threaten to tear them apart.
In Pursuit of a Christmas Bride by Rebecca Paula
A stolen kiss at a masquerade reunites lawyer Henry Davies and actress Matilda Brennan at a Christmas house party, where rekindled desire and dangerous secrets test whether their love can triumph over the truth.
Until Spring by Shannon Gilmore
When Remington Hawke’s search for lodging leads to Lovie Wright, their unexpected connection and one daring kiss ignite a passion that could change both their futures forever.
Silver Bells and Mistletoe by Anna St.Claire
When Susan Winslow’s brother falls gravely ill, her childhood friend Grayson Harding—now a doctor and an earl—joins her desperate search for a cure, rekindling a love that may finally fulfill both their dreams.
A Wallflower Takes a Duke by Candlelight by Andrea K. Stein
When spirited Lady Wilhelmina Rumsford enters London society under the shadow of her parentage, the protective Duke of Montfort must face his true feelings for her—before a rakish rival and meddling guardian angels change both their fates forever.
Buon Natale, My Wicked Rogue by Natalie Alleyn
A wealthy American widow seeking warmth and pleasure at a Christmas house party finds herself torn between passion and suspicion when her seductive English lover, secretly a spy, reveals unexpected depths that could either protect her or break her heart.
A Scot Most Wanted by Angelique Armae
A determined governess seeking justice for her sister finds both passion and redemption in the arms of a grief-stricken Highland laird during a Christmas that changes their lives forever.
His Christmas Angel by Ari Thatcher
A grieving new duke, burdened with guardianship of spirited Sophia Armstrong, struggles between duty, desire, and the threat of scandal as Christmas obligations, a forbidden attraction, and conflicting marriage plans collide.
Christmas with an Earl’s Son by Samantha Holt
A scandal-plagued viscount seeking redemption through marriage finds his plans complicated when the dutiful twin sister of his intended awakens in him the very passion and longing he hoped to escape.
Tamed for Christmas by Sandra Sookoo
Thrown together to chaperone a spirited teenager during a lively Christmastide house party, a gruff guardian and a spirited headmistress discover that love—and scandal—can find them at any age.
Serendipity and Mistletoe by Aubrey Wynne
After a broken engagement shatters her perfect plans, Miss Phoebe Weston unexpectedly finds hope and true love with Charles Wilkens, the steadfast man who has secretly adored her from the start.
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Published November 4, 2025
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January 10, 2026
Entertaining, Historical Romance Boxed Set
From this anthology, I read Christmas with an Earl’s Son by Samantha Holt, Until Spring by Shannon Gilmore, In Pursuit of a Christmas Bride by Rebecca Paula, and A Wallflower Takes a Duke by Candlelight by Andrea K. Stein.
Christmas with an Earl’s Son revolves around love, honor, and scandal. Dante is meant to save Phoebe from disgrace—but instead, he falls for her twin sister. So, what happens when duty demands one choice and the heart insists on another? Will he marry the sister he doesn’t love to preserve honor, or risk everything for the woman he does? This novella delivers plenty of romantic tension, scandal, and satisfying twists.
Until Spring has a softer, more intimate holiday feel. When Lovie’s cousin brings a stranger home for Christmas, she’s immediately wary—but being snowed in with Remington soon changes everything. As their connection deepens, a complication hangs over them: Remington is returning to America in the spring. Can something born during a fleeting holiday survive beyond it? I enjoyed this sweet, quietly emotional novella and would recommend it to fans of historical romance.
In Pursuit of a Christmas Bride pairs a barrister-turned-earl with an actress whose past is anything but respectable. Henry and Tilly first meet at a masquerade, where sparks fly—but then fate intervenes, and they cross paths again under different circumstances. With secrets, a persistent villain, and the weight of class difference between them, their romance is anything but simple. I liked how the story balanced intrigue with heart, and it made me curious to see how their love would withstand the truth.
A Wallflower Takes a Duke by Candlelight asks whether love can survive when society says it shouldn’t. Julian and Mina have been friends since childhood, but falling in love changes everything—especially when he’s a duke and she’s the daughter of a footman, no matter how she was raised. Their story is full of quiet longing, mischief, and the ache of wanting what feels impossible. I enjoyed watching them push against the limits placed on them, and I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys class-difference romances with a touch of rebellion.
This boxed set offers a festive mix of scandal, longing, and second-chance-at-love energy. I only sampled four of the twelve stories, but the ones I read were engaging, romantic, and very much in the holiday-historical spirit.
From this anthology, I read Christmas with an Earl’s Son by Samantha Holt, Until Spring by Shannon Gilmore, In Pursuit of a Christmas Bride by Rebecca Paula, and A Wallflower Takes a Duke by Candlelight by Andrea K. Stein.
Christmas with an Earl’s Son revolves around love, honor, and scandal. Dante is meant to save Phoebe from disgrace—but instead, he falls for her twin sister. So, what happens when duty demands one choice and the heart insists on another? Will he marry the sister he doesn’t love to preserve honor, or risk everything for the woman he does? This novella delivers plenty of romantic tension, scandal, and satisfying twists.
Until Spring has a softer, more intimate holiday feel. When Lovie’s cousin brings a stranger home for Christmas, she’s immediately wary—but being snowed in with Remington soon changes everything. As their connection deepens, a complication hangs over them: Remington is returning to America in the spring. Can something born during a fleeting holiday survive beyond it? I enjoyed this sweet, quietly emotional novella and would recommend it to fans of historical romance.
In Pursuit of a Christmas Bride pairs a barrister-turned-earl with an actress whose past is anything but respectable. Henry and Tilly first meet at a masquerade, where sparks fly—but then fate intervenes, and they cross paths again under different circumstances. With secrets, a persistent villain, and the weight of class difference between them, their romance is anything but simple. I liked how the story balanced intrigue with heart, and it made me curious to see how their love would withstand the truth.
A Wallflower Takes a Duke by Candlelight asks whether love can survive when society says it shouldn’t. Julian and Mina have been friends since childhood, but falling in love changes everything—especially when he’s a duke and she’s the daughter of a footman, no matter how she was raised. Their story is full of quiet longing, mischief, and the ache of wanting what feels impossible. I enjoyed watching them push against the limits placed on them, and I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys class-difference romances with a touch of rebellion.
This boxed set offers a festive mix of scandal, longing, and second-chance-at-love energy. I only sampled four of the twelve stories, but the ones I read were engaging, romantic, and very much in the holiday-historical spirit.
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January 24, 2026Skipped Caroline Lee's story as I don't seem to enjoy her stuff that much.
I had read A Scot Most Wanted from another collection - it was a good story but not great. prologue was way too long (I reviewed this separately) 3 stars
Just finished A Wallflower Takes a Duke by Candlelight and it was too long for what it was and flipped back and forth way too much between the past and present (including different times in the past and present so it was jarring to try to figure out exactly when in time - ie how old Mina is), plus a lot of information that felt like it bloated the narrative and on top of that not much of an actual romance as much of the story she's a child or they're not even together. I gave it 3 stars because it was poignant in the beginning and had potential. My full review here: separately
Trying to decide if any of the other stories interest me.
I had read A Scot Most Wanted from another collection - it was a good story but not great. prologue was way too long (I reviewed this separately) 3 stars
Just finished A Wallflower Takes a Duke by Candlelight and it was too long for what it was and flipped back and forth way too much between the past and present (including different times in the past and present so it was jarring to try to figure out exactly when in time - ie how old Mina is), plus a lot of information that felt like it bloated the narrative and on top of that not much of an actual romance as much of the story she's a child or they're not even together. I gave it 3 stars because it was poignant in the beginning and had potential. My full review here: separately
Trying to decide if any of the other stories interest me.
January 7, 2026
A great collection of Christmas stories, I enjoyed reading them all. One of the stories is In Tamed for Christmas, by Sandra Sookoo.. The plot involving Cecil Tame, his niece Emily, and the headmistress Phoebe was captivating. I was particularly amused by the house party with both boys and girls. The immediate attraction between Cecil and Phoebe, encouraged by Emily, made for a delightful read. Another great story is by Andrea K. Stein called A Wallflower Takes a Duke by Candlelight. It was a well-written story with excellent characters and a satisfying ending.
January 14, 2026
Have dipped into a few of the stories, not read all of them, but what I have, have been enjoyable.
February 2, 2026
This is a very uneven collection. Most just weren't for me, even if I'd read and enjoyed the authors in the past. They varied between 2 and 3 stars really. The only one I'd give more than 3 stars to is Shannon Gilmore's, which I've reviewed separately.
January 20, 2026
Delightful
It's been a long read for what turned into a very busy season. While I wasn't able to read this as quickly as I wanted to, it was a very satisfying and enjoyable read. Each story was delightful and I enjoyed each of them. I would recommend them individually or all together.
It's been a long read for what turned into a very busy season. While I wasn't able to read this as quickly as I wanted to, it was a very satisfying and enjoyable read. Each story was delightful and I enjoyed each of them. I would recommend them individually or all together.
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