Piper's Proposal

12 Days of Christmas #11

by Aileen Fish

Piper has ten suitors vying for her hand...or rather, her inheritance. Posies, invitations, and yes, proposals arrive on her doorstep daily, but none of the men can sweep her heart into the grand, passionate love she requires.

Enter Jonah, Earl of Stockbury, infamous for his enormous gambling losses but possessed of an even bigger heart. He's bound by honor not to fall in love with his best friend's sister, a vow he secretly broke years ago. Yet when he expresses his feelings to Piper she laughs him off believing his words to be just another teasing prank.

Can he win Piper's heart and her brother's approval before another man wins her hand?

Genres: Christmas

34 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 11, 2020

Reviews

[Tabetha Waite · Rating 4 out of 5]

A carriage accident for the fates! Jonah is on his way to propose to his intended, but finds himself with the woman he’d always liked, but never had the chance to love. Until now.

[Bridget Love to read Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unexpected

Jonah was passing through a small town after a carriage accident and ran into Piper! They have known each other for years and flirted enjoyed each others company! It was enough until it wasn't! Piper began to look at Jonah differently except he was on his way to propose to another woman! Piper knew he was in pain after his accident and a knot on his head! Maybe to literally knock some sense into him! Sometimes we don't know we need or want someone until they are no longer available! Will Jonah honor his dead fathers wishes or propose to a woman who has already turned down several proposals! Was Piper waiting on the one she didn't know she wanted?

[Linda J. · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5 STARS

Another short novella where I am kicking myself for pre-ordering before page count listed. I usually enjoy this author and this isn't her normal work.

There are many typo's, will take you give or take about 1/2 hr to read and not worth $.99. It ended at 72% on my e-reader. The whole series is short and not satisfying so be warned.

It's clean, no kisses, no character development, no romance, HEA at lightening speed - nothing to recommend. The beginning had promise so rated 2 stars. (ljb)

[Lea Ann · Rating 1 out of 5]

Blah

This was just too short. No character building, no real story, no nothing. It was really disappointing, as all the other stories in this series are great.

[Tisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Piper has had a crush on Jonah, Earl of Stockbury for years. But she chalked it up to young infatuation. They always played this silly tit for tat. Piper didn't think he would ever be interested in her. Since Piper's brother is Jonah's best friend. Now she is older & Jonah is attracted to her. He is serious about wanting to spend time with Piper.
See how there relationship blossoms during Christmastime

[Betty Strohecker · Rating 3 out of 5]

This regency Christmas romance is a sometimes humorous look at an unexpected proposal. Jonah, Lord Stockbury, is on his way to reluctantly propose to the woman he has been expected to marry since they were children, when a carriage collision leaves him stranded at the home of a long time friend he hasn't seen in eight years. Piper is the sister of his friend who has been pursued by numerous suitors ever since her first season in London. However, an unexpected realization changes everything.

[Stephen Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful penultimate book in series

This is a wonderfully written penultimate book in what is a great series of seasonal story's. The characters are delightful, and manage to overcome their expectations. This is a great book that would be suitable for anybody who loves clean historical romances.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and Sweet

Piper’s Proposal, book elements in the Twelve Days of Christmas series is a short but sweet tale of friends finding love together! Piper and Jonah have known each other for years, neither one interested in the other, but a chance encounter in the village following a carriage accident, opens their eyes and their hearts!

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a quick, fun, entertaining read. Jonah and Piper are interesting, relatable, fun, intriguing, entertaining characters. I enjoyed their romance and the path it took to get to their HEA. The story is sweet and fun to read. Fish packs a lot into less than 50 pages. The secondary characters added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable holiday read, but would have liked a little more depth to the story. I liked Piper a lot, but wanted to see more of her & Jonah at the end.

[Maureen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short story. Nice for a quick read.

[Elizabeth F. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun holiday read but very short. Would have liked a more involved story. Loved Piper though.

[Regina B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

what a sweet story

I thoroughly enjoyed this sweet love story between Piper and Jonah! Nothing like a quick romance fix to make my day.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely story

Jonah- his carriage needed repair, he stayed with old friends.
Piper- refused 10 suitors and will only marry for love.
I enjoyed reading this intriguing story that is well written with lovable characters. Their story has a sweet HEA.