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Mistletoe Magic
This Christmas will change everything!
Sinfully handsome, wrongfully accused, he is offered money and respectability in exchange for his freedom . . .
Nicholas Hawkely, second son of a duke, newly resigned Captain of HMS Renown, finds his recent betrothal to the spinster daughter of a wealthy banker most inconvenient. After ten years of fighting Napoléon, he has dreams of traveling the world on new adventures, not marrying a woman chosen by his father.
Jilted spinster, reluctant heiress, she wants only a quiet life with no complications . . .
Charlotte St. John prefers quiet pleasures such as riding through the park and birdwatching rather than dances, soirées, or an arranged marriage. Horrified that her father has chosen the disgraced son of a duke to be her husband, she escapes the city for a peaceful Christmas at the Sussex country home of a friend.
But in fleeing their fates, they run right into them when, days later, they both find themselves at the same country estate, trapped by a blizzard, celebrating the yuletide season. And they quickly learn not to underestimate the power of mistletoe . . . and Christmas miracles.
Since her first romance novel came out in 1984, Virginia Brown has written over 50 novels. Many of her books have been nominated for Romantic Times’ Reviewer’s Choice, Career Achievement Award for Love and Laughter, Career Achievement Award for Adventure, EPIC eBook nomination for Historical Romance, and she received the RT Career Achievement Award for Historical Adventure, as well as the EPIC eBook Award for Mainstream Fiction. Her works have regularly appeared on national bestseller lists.
A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Virginia spent much of her childhood traveling with her parents as a “military brat,” living all over the US and in Japan. This influenced her love of travel and adventure, which she indulges with research trips to England and Scotland as often as possible. While Ms. Brown spent her formative years in Jackson, Mississippi, she now lives near her children in North Mississippi, surrounded by a menagerie of beloved dogs and cats while she writes.
Sinfully handsome, wrongfully accused, he is offered money and respectability in exchange for his freedom . . .
Nicholas Hawkely, second son of a duke, newly resigned Captain of HMS Renown, finds his recent betrothal to the spinster daughter of a wealthy banker most inconvenient. After ten years of fighting Napoléon, he has dreams of traveling the world on new adventures, not marrying a woman chosen by his father.
Jilted spinster, reluctant heiress, she wants only a quiet life with no complications . . .
Charlotte St. John prefers quiet pleasures such as riding through the park and birdwatching rather than dances, soirées, or an arranged marriage. Horrified that her father has chosen the disgraced son of a duke to be her husband, she escapes the city for a peaceful Christmas at the Sussex country home of a friend.
But in fleeing their fates, they run right into them when, days later, they both find themselves at the same country estate, trapped by a blizzard, celebrating the yuletide season. And they quickly learn not to underestimate the power of mistletoe . . . and Christmas miracles.
Since her first romance novel came out in 1984, Virginia Brown has written over 50 novels. Many of her books have been nominated for Romantic Times’ Reviewer’s Choice, Career Achievement Award for Love and Laughter, Career Achievement Award for Adventure, EPIC eBook nomination for Historical Romance, and she received the RT Career Achievement Award for Historical Adventure, as well as the EPIC eBook Award for Mainstream Fiction. Her works have regularly appeared on national bestseller lists.
A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Virginia spent much of her childhood traveling with her parents as a “military brat,” living all over the US and in Japan. This influenced her love of travel and adventure, which she indulges with research trips to England and Scotland as often as possible. While Ms. Brown spent her formative years in Jackson, Mississippi, she now lives near her children in North Mississippi, surrounded by a menagerie of beloved dogs and cats while she writes.
172 pages, Paperback
Published December 8, 2017
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Virginia Brown
104 books107 followersSince writing her first romance novel in 1984, Virginia Brown has written nearly 50 romance novels. Many of her books have been nominated for Romantic Times' Reviewer's Choice, Career Achievement Award for Love and Laughter, and Career Achievement Award for Adventure. Her works regularly appear on national bestseller lists. Having written under several different names about historical eras such as the old West, Regency-era, and the American Civil War, she now writes under a new pseudonym, Juliana Garnett, to focus upon the medieval era.
A native of Tennessee, Virginia spent her childhood traveling with her parents as a "military brat,” living all over the US and in Japan. This influenced her love of travel and adventure, which is reflected in her work.
Twice a year, Virginia visits England to research her novels, and includes Scotland in her travels. She feels this adds a new dimension to her work, and enables her to more authentically impart the true flavor of the geographical and historical sites.
In addition to appearing on the nationally syndicated television program What's Hot, What's Not, Virginia Brown has been interviewed by Jane Pauley on the Today Show, and regularly appears on local television and radio shows in addition to coverage by the press. She also experienced a first for a romance writer by appearing on the cover of Memphis, the magazine.
Virginia is the mother of four grown children, and now enjoys her menagerie of dogs that includes a fat beagle, two part-chows, a hound and five cats. As the grandmother of three lovely children, one of her greatest pleasures these days is visiting with Justin, Christina, and Gaby.
A native of Tennessee, Virginia spent her childhood traveling with her parents as a "military brat,” living all over the US and in Japan. This influenced her love of travel and adventure, which is reflected in her work.
Twice a year, Virginia visits England to research her novels, and includes Scotland in her travels. She feels this adds a new dimension to her work, and enables her to more authentically impart the true flavor of the geographical and historical sites.
In addition to appearing on the nationally syndicated television program What's Hot, What's Not, Virginia Brown has been interviewed by Jane Pauley on the Today Show, and regularly appears on local television and radio shows in addition to coverage by the press. She also experienced a first for a romance writer by appearing on the cover of Memphis, the magazine.
Virginia is the mother of four grown children, and now enjoys her menagerie of dogs that includes a fat beagle, two part-chows, a hound and five cats. As the grandmother of three lovely children, one of her greatest pleasures these days is visiting with Justin, Christina, and Gaby.
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April 16, 2018
Well written story with nice storyline and plot. I felt that I missed something because I did not know that I should have read a previous book before this one. Apart from that it is a nice read and I liked to follow this pair on their journey into their marriage.
A story about Nick and Chary, which have been forced into an engagement. They have to learn to know each other and they are in for surprises. She is an intelligent woman and that was not what Nick expected. A cute story.
Enjoyable read.
A story about Nick and Chary, which have been forced into an engagement. They have to learn to know each other and they are in for surprises. She is an intelligent woman and that was not what Nick expected. A cute story.
Enjoyable read.
January 4, 2018
4.25 stars
Lord Nicholas Hawkely is the second son of a duke, newly resigned Captain of HMS Renown, finds his recent betrothal to the spinster daughter of a wealthy banker most inconvenient. After ten years of fighting Napoleon, he has dreams of travelling the world on new adventures, not marrying a woman chosen by his father. Charlotte St. John prefers quiet pleasures such as riding through the park and birdwatching rather than dances, soirées, or an arranged marriage. The pair are invited to Lady Laurentia Howard’s house party in Sussex, trapped by a blizzard, celebrating the yuletide season. And they quickly learn not to underestimate the power of mistletoe and Christmas miracles.
A well written lovely read of a couple thrown into an arranged marriage but as they get to know each other they find that they have much in common & they find themselves falling in love. The characters are very well portrayed & the pace of the story is very good. I also enjoyed the actual historical facts interlaced into the story. I immediately went onto read the second book in the duology
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Lord Nicholas Hawkely is the second son of a duke, newly resigned Captain of HMS Renown, finds his recent betrothal to the spinster daughter of a wealthy banker most inconvenient. After ten years of fighting Napoleon, he has dreams of travelling the world on new adventures, not marrying a woman chosen by his father. Charlotte St. John prefers quiet pleasures such as riding through the park and birdwatching rather than dances, soirées, or an arranged marriage. The pair are invited to Lady Laurentia Howard’s house party in Sussex, trapped by a blizzard, celebrating the yuletide season. And they quickly learn not to underestimate the power of mistletoe and Christmas miracles.
A well written lovely read of a couple thrown into an arranged marriage but as they get to know each other they find that they have much in common & they find themselves falling in love. The characters are very well portrayed & the pace of the story is very good. I also enjoyed the actual historical facts interlaced into the story. I immediately went onto read the second book in the duology
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
January 25, 2018
An exceptionally good read. A clean romance ... a wonderful change to those that are all sex and no story. I liked the way the story was plotted. I enjoyed the romance as well as the characters she has created for this witty story. As you read and see the way the hero as well as the heroine are you think it is so so ... all of a sudden you find yourself completely immersed in the story and then look around at the end not realizing you have lost all time. It was such a case with this book. A clean romance that captures and intrigues as well as leaving the reader satisfied but wanting more immediately! A creatively gifted author that makes her readers happy. I was given this book in return for an honest review. Regards, Anna
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November 27, 2019I would like to thank netgalley and Bell Bridge Books for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Not a fan of the writing style.
Not a fan of the writing style.
September 22, 2018
This story should be read before Under a Christmas Sky. The books are by different authors, but they are about the same people and the same time frame. It was a little jarring to read this book second. It gives background that, while you don't need it to read the other book, makes the other book more understandable.I enjoyed this book. From the arranged betrothal, to the getting to know you, it was a well written story. However, I was confused half of the time, because I had just read the other book, and the scenes didn't always seem to match. I kept expecting one thing, and never really got the feeling that they matched. The conservatory was one such scene, and skating was another.Lesson learned. Make sure you are reading in order. I did enjoy getting a glimpse into an arrangement such as a contract between 2 families. I am so glad that I
no longer live in a time, or place when such things are common practice.Nick and Chary did make the best of it though. And did learn to love each other. I enjoyed their conversations. Chary was a surprise to Nick in many ways. One of which was her intelligence. I would love to see them down the road on one of their travelling adventures.I can recommend this book.
no longer live in a time, or place when such things are common practice.Nick and Chary did make the best of it though. And did learn to love each other. I enjoyed their conversations. Chary was a surprise to Nick in many ways. One of which was her intelligence. I would love to see them down the road on one of their travelling adventures.I can recommend this book.
July 14, 2024
So Good!!
This was a really good story. The story line was unusual so that made it especially good and it continued from there. The love story was a little unexpected but flowed wonderfully in to a very delightful ending.
This was a really good story. The story line was unusual so that made it especially good and it continued from there. The love story was a little unexpected but flowed wonderfully in to a very delightful ending.
January 1, 2018
This is a Clean Historical Romance, with a disgraced Lord Hawkely ,second son of a Duke. Nicholas has spent ten years fighting Napoleon, on the Seas, only to return home, accused of a tremendous theft. Giving his younger brother credit, did very little to help his reputation, for his spoiled little brother has run up gambling debts, all over London. His father, assuming the worst , has arranged a Wedding for monetary reasons, to a wealthy banker's daughter, someone, he has never met.
Charlotte cannot believe her father intends to marry her off to a man in such disgrace, just because he is of the peerage! She would rather watch birds, walk, or read than to marry, no matter how handsome the young Lord may be.
This is a new Author for me,I was pleasantly surprised, I think a little more than kissing would have been nice, still a very good read!
I highly recommend! Thanks! Enjoy!
carolintallahassee
Charlotte cannot believe her father intends to marry her off to a man in such disgrace, just because he is of the peerage! She would rather watch birds, walk, or read than to marry, no matter how handsome the young Lord may be.
This is a new Author for me,I was pleasantly surprised, I think a little more than kissing would have been nice, still a very good read!
I highly recommend! Thanks! Enjoy!
carolintallahassee
January 25, 2018
This is a very clean romance novel. The H and h , Nick and Charlotte, first meet when he is sent by his father to propose. It is an arranged marriage. Nick is the 2nd son of a Duke and Charlotte the daughter of a wealthy banker. Neither is happy about the arranged marriage.
What I liked most about this book is despite their misgivings, and then their attraction, they took the time to get to know each other. You saw their relationship develop. They didnt just act on their attraction, thinking that would be enough. They talked about their interests and their dreams. I would highly recommend this book.
What I liked most about this book is despite their misgivings, and then their attraction, they took the time to get to know each other. You saw their relationship develop. They didnt just act on their attraction, thinking that would be enough. They talked about their interests and their dreams. I would highly recommend this book.
April 19, 2018
This was a good book. I’m new to this author and I was pleAsed. Enjoy the plot and characters!
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