Regency Christmas

Starred review from October 15, 2009
Three veteran writers put their individual touches on a delightful assortment of sweetly sensual Regency-set novellas that overflow with family, children (although no babies, despite the cover), and holiday appeal. A wounded soldier determined to walk again and a young woman who is convinced a riding accident has made her an invalid find love as they overcome guilt in Stone's "Scarlet Ribbons"; a war widow and a navy captain reconnect after years apart in Carla Kelly's "Christmas Promise," an infinitely touching, insightful, Cyrano-infused love story; and an aristocratic, marriage-averse estate executor gathers the heirs at the family manse and is surprised by love, the joy of the season, and a startling revelation in Gail Ranstrom's "A Little Christmas." VERDICT Three quite different but equally enticing romances recall the traditional Regencies, and, while a shade sexier, they should attract Regency fans across the board. Thoroughly delightful.

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