How the Dukes Stole Christmas
Books | Fiction / Anthologies (multiple authors)
3.9
Tessa Dare
Sarah MacLean
Sophie Jordan
Joanna Shupe
From the ballrooms of London, to abandoned Scottish castles, to the snowy streets of Gilded Age New York, four bestselling authors whip up unforgettable Christmas romance.“Meet Me in Mayfair” by Tessa DareLouisa Ward needs a Christmas miracle. Unless she catches a wealthy husband at the ball, the Duke of Thorndale will evict her family from their home. When Louisa finds herself waltzing with the heartless Thorndale, she’s unnerved by his handsome looks—and surprising charm.“The Duke of Christmas Present” by Sarah MacLean Rich and ruthless, Eben, Duke of Allryd doesn’t care for the holidays. But when Lady Jacqueline Mosby returns to town after a long absence, Eben falls under the spell of Christmas—and the woman he never stopped loving. “Heiress Alone” by Sophie Jordan When Annis Bannister finds herself stranded in the Highlands during a Christmas snowstorm, she must fend off brigands terrorizing the countryside. Her only hope falls on her neighbor, a surly hermit duke who unravels her with a kiss. “Christmas in Central Park” by Joanna ShupeMrs. Rose Walker pens a popular advice/recipe column. No one knows Rose can’t even boil water. When her boss, Duke Havemeyer, insists she host a Christmas party, Rose must find a husband, an empty mansion, and a cook. But Rose fears her plan is failing—especially when Duke’s attentions make her want to step under the mistletoe with him.
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Author
Tessa Dare
Pages
464
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published Date
2019-09-24
ISBN
0062962426 9780062962423
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"I adored this book as I really enjoyed how each story is unique as well as use different tropes."
Queen Victoria
"A very good collection of Christmas stories.<br/><br/>Meet Me in Mayfair - I'd give it 3.5 stars. I liked the way it unfolded and how the relationship progressed. It wasn't insta-love but definitely a believable attraction. How the "reveal" was handled well as well. <br/><br/>The Duke of Christmas Present - I'd say 4 stars. I could feel the hero's angst throughout the story and it was interesting to see the past and present show how they got to where they are. I did feel like this one went on a bit too long and I'm sorry, I just have issues with a 10-year separation with still such strong feelings and separation being so long because they were both just stubborn, so that's why I didn't fully love this story. But the way it was written definitely kept me hooked.<br/><br/>Heiress Alone - I'd say 3 stars. This story had some potential and I liked the chemistry between them but come on, there are robbers around so let's go outside the safety of the keep and pick some mistletoe? However, I did enjoy the ending.<br/><br/>Christmas in Central Park - I'd say 3 stars. I liked that Duke was his name, not his title. Mistaken identity stories are tricky for me - done well, they're interesting, but when they're not they strike me as an unfunny Three's Company episode (I just dated myself there). This story was leaning toward the latter but because it was shorter it didn't dwell too long thankfully. I did like how the story progressed after all was revealed. <br/><br/>My favorites were the first two stories but they all were an entertaining read."
Sandra Lee
"I like Sarah McLean, I have not read any Tessa Dare yet."
C M
Candace McClain-Williams