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The Seven Curses of London #4
Dancing Under the Mistletoe
A woman running from her past...
Katherine Flemming gratefully accepts an invitation to spend Christmas at a new friend’s country estate, allowing her to escape London with her secrets still intact. Her past has caught up with her, and she must leave everything behind to start over. Again.
A man unwilling to face the future...
Cole Dumont takes one day at a time, spending his days seeing to the needs of his tenants but never his own. Unable to bear the idea of enduring another Christmas alone, he gratefully accepts an invitation from a neighboring estate with the fleeting hope of surviving a holiday filled with too many memories.
A stolen moment under the kissing bough...
Well aware of the trouble chasing her, Katherine avoids forming connections with others but something about the quiet baron tugs at her. Cole’s guilt convinces him that he doesn’t deserve happiness, yet the woman he kisses beneath the mistletoe makes him wonder if fate has something else in store.
Can one kiss and the magic of Christmas unite two lonely souls?
Katherine Flemming gratefully accepts an invitation to spend Christmas at a new friend’s country estate, allowing her to escape London with her secrets still intact. Her past has caught up with her, and she must leave everything behind to start over. Again.
A man unwilling to face the future...
Cole Dumont takes one day at a time, spending his days seeing to the needs of his tenants but never his own. Unable to bear the idea of enduring another Christmas alone, he gratefully accepts an invitation from a neighboring estate with the fleeting hope of surviving a holiday filled with too many memories.
A stolen moment under the kissing bough...
Well aware of the trouble chasing her, Katherine avoids forming connections with others but something about the quiet baron tugs at her. Cole’s guilt convinces him that he doesn’t deserve happiness, yet the woman he kisses beneath the mistletoe makes him wonder if fate has something else in store.
Can one kiss and the magic of Christmas unite two lonely souls?
75 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 9, 2017
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Lana Williams
93 books378 followersLana Williams is the USA Today Bestselling and Amazon All-Star Author of over 55 historical fiction novels filled with mystery, romance, adventure, and sometimes a pinch of paranormal to stir things up.
She spends her days in Victorian, Regency, and Medieval times, depending on her mood and current deadline.
Lana calls the Rocky Mountains of Colorado home where she lives with her husband and a spoiled rescue dog named Sadie. Connect with her at https://lanawilliams.net/, find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lanawilliamsbooks, or on IG @authorlanawilliams.
She spends her days in Victorian, Regency, and Medieval times, depending on her mood and current deadline.
Lana calls the Rocky Mountains of Colorado home where she lives with her husband and a spoiled rescue dog named Sadie. Connect with her at https://lanawilliams.net/, find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lanawilliamsbooks, or on IG @authorlanawilliams.
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January 16, 2017
I read this as part of the Under the Kissing Bough Collection
This was the story of two wounded souls, Cole and Katherine.
Cole lost his family to illness two years earlier and carries survivors guilt for not being home when they were ill. The holidays are especially hard for him, so he accepted the invitation to spend the holidays with his neighbors, the Earl & Countess of Adair.
Katherine is a woman running from her past, she was introduced in the previous book as the assistant to Grace's London seamstress. Grace quickly befriended Katherine and has invited her to join them for the holidays. As Katherine past has once again caught up with her, she happily accepts and plans to enjoy the holiday before she has to take on another identity and move on yet again.
Katherine and Cole are thrown together on several occasions and while they are attracted to each other, they both keep their secrets hidden and don't believe that they can share anything more than a few kisses.
When Katherine's past catches up with her, Cole helps her confront her past and he confronts his.
I personally found the ending a little anti-climatic, but it is a novella, so I understand the need to expedite things.
The writing was great and the one love scene was warm and well done. I would happily recommend this book, it is part of a series, but could easily be read as a stand alone title.
This was the story of two wounded souls, Cole and Katherine.
Cole lost his family to illness two years earlier and carries survivors guilt for not being home when they were ill. The holidays are especially hard for him, so he accepted the invitation to spend the holidays with his neighbors, the Earl & Countess of Adair.
Katherine is a woman running from her past, she was introduced in the previous book as the assistant to Grace's London seamstress. Grace quickly befriended Katherine and has invited her to join them for the holidays. As Katherine past has once again caught up with her, she happily accepts and plans to enjoy the holiday before she has to take on another identity and move on yet again.
Katherine and Cole are thrown together on several occasions and while they are attracted to each other, they both keep their secrets hidden and don't believe that they can share anything more than a few kisses.
When Katherine's past catches up with her, Cole helps her confront her past and he confronts his.
I personally found the ending a little anti-climatic, but it is a novella, so I understand the need to expedite things.
The writing was great and the one love scene was warm and well done. I would happily recommend this book, it is part of a series, but could easily be read as a stand alone title.
January 19, 2018
I am gradually working my way through this series and enjoying them all
September 11, 2019
before we get to the review, a word from our "sexy" mc.
"he reached out a finger to touch the tip of her breast..." ooooh, he poked her in the boob, so hot.
everything in this book left a lot to be desired. Katherine & Cole's romance was pretty cute, if very insta-lovey. i feel like their story would've been better suited with a larger page count. at least when it came to Katherine's storyline, Cole's not so much. it brought nothing to the plot, & the constant comparisons to Katherine's 3 yr? long situation made me roll my eyes. sorry your whole family died but that doesn't equate to being on the run from a brother in law who's accusing you of murder. that just ain't it chief. also i call bullshit on Cole knowing that Katherine was 4 MONTHS PREGNANT!!!!! while she was completely oblivious. it's her body, not yours the actual fuck?! and finally, grace should've been brought on the secrets long before the "climax" happened & that's that on that.
"he reached out a finger to touch the tip of her breast..." ooooh, he poked her in the boob, so hot.
everything in this book left a lot to be desired. Katherine & Cole's romance was pretty cute, if very insta-lovey. i feel like their story would've been better suited with a larger page count. at least when it came to Katherine's storyline, Cole's not so much. it brought nothing to the plot, & the constant comparisons to Katherine's 3 yr? long situation made me roll my eyes. sorry your whole family died but that doesn't equate to being on the run from a brother in law who's accusing you of murder. that just ain't it chief. also i call bullshit on Cole knowing that Katherine was 4 MONTHS PREGNANT!!!!! while she was completely oblivious. it's her body, not yours the actual fuck?! and finally, grace should've been brought on the secrets long before the "climax" happened & that's that on that.
June 3, 2020
Katherine
Grace introduced us to Katherine, the modiste's assistant, when she first begins preparation to attend the season. Katherine somehow understands Grace, helping her to choose the styles and fabrics that will show half mourning, while raising her gowns with beautiful fabric to a level of elegance and modesty.
Now Katherine's been invited to join Grace's family for Christmas at their country home. Little does Grace know of the hardships Katherine has survived since her husband died three years ago. You'll want to follow her on her journey to avoid the danger she's in.
Excellent!
Grace introduced us to Katherine, the modiste's assistant, when she first begins preparation to attend the season. Katherine somehow understands Grace, helping her to choose the styles and fabrics that will show half mourning, while raising her gowns with beautiful fabric to a level of elegance and modesty.
Now Katherine's been invited to join Grace's family for Christmas at their country home. Little does Grace know of the hardships Katherine has survived since her husband died three years ago. You'll want to follow her on her journey to avoid the danger she's in.
Excellent!
December 21, 2018
It is said that Christmas brings all kinds of magic and after reading Katherine and Cole's story, you truly do believe it! Such a heart warming novella to read at this time of year and your heart can't help but love these two lost souls who come together and strive to find their HEA. Lots of romance, intrigue, mystery, etc....very well written and a wonderful addition to this series.
May 30, 2020
Stop running
Katherine has been running for 3 years falsely accused of a crime! Invited to Grace and Adair Christmas party she meets Cole! These are two kindred spirits that have known loss but still survived! Will Katherine ex brother-in-law stop chasing her? Cole and Katherine have instant chemistry will it lead to love?
Katherine has been running for 3 years falsely accused of a crime! Invited to Grace and Adair Christmas party she meets Cole! These are two kindred spirits that have known loss but still survived! Will Katherine ex brother-in-law stop chasing her? Cole and Katherine have instant chemistry will it lead to love?
January 11, 2018
Nice story for Katherine
This novella finds Katherine's happy ever after. I found the resolution to her running a little too quick, but such is the way of novellas. I enjoyed the description of the holiday celebrations and how Katherine and Cole found healing together.
This novella finds Katherine's happy ever after. I found the resolution to her running a little too quick, but such is the way of novellas. I enjoyed the description of the holiday celebrations and how Katherine and Cole found healing together.
March 11, 2018
This is a novella really, rather than a full length book and really has only the looses links to the detective side of the "7 curses of London" series. But if it is a soppy Christmas Victorian romance you are after, look no further...it is all there, mistletoe and all.
May 15, 2018
A quick read Novella.
Two people meet in the midst of their misery. His of his past and hers the hers the helplessness of her future and they are brought together at Christmas and the magic begins.
Two people meet in the midst of their misery. His of his past and hers the hers the helplessness of her future and they are brought together at Christmas and the magic begins.
July 10, 2018
Such a sweet, sweet love story
What a wonderful novella. I love Katherine and was so glad to see that she could stop running and hiding after meeting Cole. And Cole needed Katherine just as much to resolve his pain and give him a future he can look forward to.
What a wonderful novella. I love Katherine and was so glad to see that she could stop running and hiding after meeting Cole. And Cole needed Katherine just as much to resolve his pain and give him a future he can look forward to.
September 23, 2018
Dancing Under the Mistletoe (Book 4) By Lana Williams
Five stars, mystery, sensually all mixed together..Cole and Katherine had a past that they had to conquer.. Which they did with the help of Christmas season.
Five stars, mystery, sensually all mixed together..Cole and Katherine had a past that they had to conquer.. Which they did with the help of Christmas season.
February 3, 2019
Beautiful
Short but a beautiful romantic story. The HEA ending and epilogue was really well done. I imagined more of an adventurous part in the plot but it turned out really well. Good read.
Short but a beautiful romantic story. The HEA ending and epilogue was really well done. I imagined more of an adventurous part in the plot but it turned out really well. Good read.
June 4, 2020
A very short story of two people with tragedy in their past who meet at a house party. They find each other intriguing. After reading the previous book this sounded interesting but because it was so short it lacked the intrigue of a longer book. It was enjoyable though.
May 25, 2022
easy read
Simple plot and simple story about how a widow running from her brother in law finds peace at least and a hea. The intimate scene was not necessary to the storyline as far as I am concerned
Simple plot and simple story about how a widow running from her brother in law finds peace at least and a hea. The intimate scene was not necessary to the storyline as far as I am concerned
June 22, 2017
Book 4
Love this series and look forward to more -- I hope great characters and plots and they tie together nicely.
Love this series and look forward to more -- I hope great characters and plots and they tie together nicely.
February 21, 2018
Enjoyed the characters and Christmas story.
May 10, 2018
Lovely
Light holiday fare that includes friendship, mistletoe, and grief and loss. But pain shared is always diminished. Add to that a little Christmas magic.
Light holiday fare that includes friendship, mistletoe, and grief and loss. But pain shared is always diminished. Add to that a little Christmas magic.
June 30, 2018
An entertaining short story. Holiday magic dispels sadness and grief and helps heal a broken family and brings two lonely souls together.
March 25, 2019
I Book-$.99-
October 17, 2019
Very cute and sweet
January 4, 2020
Nice short story
This was a good love story and nice all the characters are in each book. At least there was forgiveness in the story.
This was a good love story and nice all the characters are in each book. At least there was forgiveness in the story.
June 22, 2020
Good follow u
Great novella ! It takes a chaser from the previou curse and sets the missing elemements into the right path
Great novella ! It takes a chaser from the previou curse and sets the missing elemements into the right path
November 3, 2023
This is a good and fast read. I love the 7 Curses of London series. R. K. Carulli
December 27, 2017
This is a really good quick Christmas read! I love Victorian books and London, so with plenty of romance and a bit of mystery thrown in, it was perfect for me! I saw the book on StoryFinds and was taken in by the book cover right away. Then the book blurb convinced me it was a book I might like. I'm glad I took a chance on an author I had not heard of before. I will definitely be reading more of her books in the future.
January 20, 2017
Touching Christmas Novella
Publisher's Description:
A woman running from her past...
Katherine Flemming gratefully accepts an invitation to spend Christmas at a new friend’s country estate, allowing her to escape London with her secrets still intact. Her past has caught up with her, and she must leave everything behind to start over. Again.
A man unwilling to face the future...
Cole Dumont takes one day at a time, spending his days seeing to the needs of his tenants but never his own. Unable to bear the idea of enduring another Christmas alone, he gratefully accepts an invitation from a neighboring estate with the fleeting hope of surviving a holiday filled with too many memories.
A stolen moment under the kissing bough...
Well aware of the trouble chasing her, Katherine avoids forming connections with others but something about the quiet baron tugs at her. Cole’s guilt convinces him that he doesn’t deserve happiness, yet the woman he kisses beneath the mistletoe makes him wonder if fate has something else in store.
Can one kiss and the magic of Christmas unite two lonely souls?
My Thoughts:
I found this touching, and well written novella to be very good. I haven't read any of the other books in this series but will endeavor to seek them out.
I have read other books by this author and have enjoyed each one.
I gave this book 4.5 of 5 stars for storyline and characterization and 3 of 5 flames for heat. It does have it's heated moments however brief.
This book was borrowed via the Kindle Unlimited program.
My rating was not influenced by the free access to this title.
Publisher's Description:
A woman running from her past...
Katherine Flemming gratefully accepts an invitation to spend Christmas at a new friend’s country estate, allowing her to escape London with her secrets still intact. Her past has caught up with her, and she must leave everything behind to start over. Again.
A man unwilling to face the future...
Cole Dumont takes one day at a time, spending his days seeing to the needs of his tenants but never his own. Unable to bear the idea of enduring another Christmas alone, he gratefully accepts an invitation from a neighboring estate with the fleeting hope of surviving a holiday filled with too many memories.
A stolen moment under the kissing bough...
Well aware of the trouble chasing her, Katherine avoids forming connections with others but something about the quiet baron tugs at her. Cole’s guilt convinces him that he doesn’t deserve happiness, yet the woman he kisses beneath the mistletoe makes him wonder if fate has something else in store.
Can one kiss and the magic of Christmas unite two lonely souls?
My Thoughts:
I found this touching, and well written novella to be very good. I haven't read any of the other books in this series but will endeavor to seek them out.
I have read other books by this author and have enjoyed each one.
I gave this book 4.5 of 5 stars for storyline and characterization and 3 of 5 flames for heat. It does have it's heated moments however brief.
This book was borrowed via the Kindle Unlimited program.
My rating was not influenced by the free access to this title.
February 12, 2017
A novella - read as part of the Under the Kissing Bough collection.
This is a Victorian novella of romance in a holiday story of two broken people finding each other under a kissing bough. It is well written - I would have liked a full novel of this one. It is sweet and caring.
This is a Victorian novella of romance in a holiday story of two broken people finding each other under a kissing bough. It is well written - I would have liked a full novel of this one. It is sweet and caring.
January 2, 2019
Delightfully touching festive romance!
Sweet, touching romance with an element of festive cheer that keeps you hooked and enthralled throughout. Due to some clever writing, the comfort of some familiar faces from the series and the looming shadow of a menacing presence all help to make this an enjoyable way to spend a few hours.
Glad Katherine got her HEA as I loved her character in the last book and Cole was the perfect hero to help her combat her haunting past as they grasped at love together, choosing to fight their mutual internal battles with loss and loneliness side by side.
A great addition to the series that can be read as a stand alone novella but so much more enjoyable as part of the whole. Loved it!
Sweet, touching romance with an element of festive cheer that keeps you hooked and enthralled throughout. Due to some clever writing, the comfort of some familiar faces from the series and the looming shadow of a menacing presence all help to make this an enjoyable way to spend a few hours.
Glad Katherine got her HEA as I loved her character in the last book and Cole was the perfect hero to help her combat her haunting past as they grasped at love together, choosing to fight their mutual internal battles with loss and loneliness side by side.
A great addition to the series that can be read as a stand alone novella but so much more enjoyable as part of the whole. Loved it!
January 16, 2017
This is a heartwarming story about two lonely people. Katherine is trying to stay one step ahead of her past while Cole exists one day at a time. They are brought together for a Christmas celebration and find more than they bargained for. The story is engaging from the first sentence as you are pulled in to what Katherine's secrets are and what she has to hide. I have read and enjoyed all of Lana Williams books and love how she ties in characters from one book to the next, it's like getting to see old friends again. Looking forward to the next book in this series!
April 6, 2021
Finding each other
Loved the short novella on Katherine and Cole. Katherine has been on the run from her brother-in- law for several years. Cole has been alone for 2 years since he lost his parents and sister to influenza. Will the mistletoe toe bring these 2 lost souls together. Love the read and ending.
Loved the short novella on Katherine and Cole. Katherine has been on the run from her brother-in- law for several years. Cole has been alone for 2 years since he lost his parents and sister to influenza. Will the mistletoe toe bring these 2 lost souls together. Love the read and ending.
January 13, 2017
Very quick read. Loved the basis of Katherine and Cole's backgrounds. The magic of Christmas brings miracles!
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