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BARRATT, AMANDA
VETSCH, ERICA
JOY TO THE WORLD
This heartwarming collection of holiday Regency romance from three popular inspirational authors is the ideal stocking stuffer for a very marry Christmas! Based on lines from the beloved Christmas carol, these novellas have depth, faith, and satisfying stories. Curl up those tales of love and joy for a break from all the busyness that surrounds the holiday season.
Heaven and Nature Sing
by Carolyn Miller
To music lovers, deeply devoted to each other, were on the brink of engagement when family circumstances drove them apart. How can they ever overcome their obligations and fears to find their way back into each other's arms!
Far as the Curse is Found
by Amanda Barratt
One winter night, a woman struggling to provide for her illegitimate child encounters a scarred veteran of the Napoleonic Wars on the streets of London. Can love conquer the darkness of two broken pasts?
Wonders of His Love
by Erica Vetsch
A Scots portrait painter finds work as a noble manor house over the holidays. He never imagined he'd fall in love with the emotionally frozen widow there. Now he wants nothing more than to thaw her heart.
My Review:
An incredible collection by stellar authors makes this a Regency Romance lover's delight!
Heaven and Nature Sing by Carolyn Miller -- Beguiling reunion romance that drove me crazy trying to figure out what caused the rift in the first place. Miller had me hooked right to the end. And, woohoo, Regency house party at Christmastime! Loved all the traditional holiday details and the oh-so-proper banter. Happy sigh!
Far as the Curse is Found by Amanda Barratt -- "Even the sky wept at the sight of him." (p 111) If ever an opening sentence set the mood of a story, that one sure does! Barratt's sumptuous prose has a Dickensian flare in this despair-turns-to-hope Christmas tale that would do the Victorian novelist proud. And there's also a Beauty and the Beast ambiance within these pages as well. Emotional and uplifting.
Wonders of His Love by Erica Vetsch -- Sqqquuueeallll!!! Swoonworthy Scottish hero alert. I kenna even...thud. :-) Love that he's an artist and of the wrong class for his aristocratic lady love. And I adore the way she blossoms under his admiring regard. Poor little rich girl aptly describes our heroine and she needs the likes of a 'wild' Scotsmen to help her see the hope in both herself and the future.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a gently read paperback copy.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Joy to the World, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday October 30 2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!
I missed this one last year and now I want to catch up, especially since 2 of the stories were up for a Christy award. Amanda Barratt's won last night! And Erica's swoonworthy Scottish hero? I'm all in!
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I missed it last year as well. I kept hoping it would come out on audible but it didn't. Good luck, Tracey!
DeleteLove collections. teshawATsbcglobalDOTnet
ReplyDeleteSo do I -- especially at Christmas. Good luck, Tammie!
DeleteðĨģI’m a big fan of Carolyn Miller’s Regency novels (and the Regency timeframe in general!ð ) All of the stories sound great.
ReplyDeleteMe too and this is a wonderful collection. Good luck, Elly!
DeleteI've LONG wanted to read this since Christmas of last year! Two opportunities this week for me because it's also my choice for Christy Award day ðð
ReplyDeleteteamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com
I missed it last year too. Definitely a two opportunity kinda book. :-) Good luck, Trixi!
DeleteI love novella collections, especially when it's centered on Christmas! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Christmas is the perfect time for novellas. Good luck, Chanel!
DeleteOh man, I adore these authors! I've been wanting this one for a while. (I say that often, don't I?!) lattebooksAThotmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteThere are so many books we want to read but only so many ones we can actually get to. Good luck, Susan!
DeleteWhat a great collection!
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It really is! Good luck, Sylvia!
DeleteI LOVE Christmas and Regency stories! This collection sounds delightful! And with November right around the corner, I'm ready to start some Christmas reading! :) Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book, Kav!!
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I got an early start this year and I'm still going strong! Good luck, Alison!
DeleteHaven’t read many collections cause for some reason I tend to ignore them but I’m not sure why. Maybe this set would be a good one to try?? rrwalter34atgmaildotcom
ReplyDeleteI tend to like seasonal novella collections -- or ones with a theme I'm interested in like...um...mail-order brides for example. Good luck, Becky!
DeleteThis sounds like a group of good stories, please enter me, thanks! lclee59(at)centurylink(dot)net
ReplyDeleteYou're in, Connie. Good luck!
DeleteI love Christmas collections and this is a great group of authors. cilydav at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI love it when favourite authors collaborate on a collection like this. Good luck, Cindy!
DeleteWell how did I miss this one? Adding it to my wish list now. Boy I love Christmas and that my son buys me all the books I ask for! Not entering but LOVED your reviews! Thanks Kav!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kelly. Sounds like you raised your son right. Nothing like bookish gifts.
DeleteAm absolutely dying to win this one, Kav! :) And I was thrilled today to hear that it won a Christy last night. Makes me want to read it even more now! Crossing my fingers! :)
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It's such a great collection. Good luck, Cheryl!
DeleteThis has been on my wish list. Thank you for the wonderful chance.
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You're welcome, Lucy. Good luck!
DeleteI missed this one last year as well. Three of my favorite authors!
ReplyDeleteI’m anxious to read these. paulamarys49ATgmailDOTcom
Yep, it was on my must read for this year. Good luck, Paula!
DeleteFabulous set of authors and three novellas that I'd very much enjoy reading all topped with a gorgeous cover!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful opportunity to win a copy!
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You're welcome, Kay. Good luck!
DeleteLove Christmas collections! Melmo2610ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteTis the season to start Christmas reading. :-) Good luck, Melmo!
DeleteCollections! Carolyn Miller novella! Teamed with Erica Vetsch and Amanda Barratt!! Oh, my ~ not to be missed, for sure! Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
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I know, lots to shout out about. Good luck, Kathleen!
DeleteLove when authors get together to write 3 stores in one book. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteEspecially when they are fantastic authors like these three! Good luck, Kim!
DeleteThis sounds like a great read to get into the holiday season. sonflower277 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteYes and the Regency traditions were fun to read about as well. Good luck, Karen!
DeleteI'm not the biggest reader of novellas, but this was a collection I really wanted. Especially for Erica Vetsch's inclusion. I've loved Vetsch's Serendipity and Secrets Series and I heard her story is loosely connected to it. I'm positive I'll enjoy the others, as well.
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I've only read one of the Serendipity and Secrets series -- must catch up and keep up when her next series releases. Good luck, Terrill!
DeleteWell, if I didn't want to read this collection before (which I most certainly did!), I definitely want to now that two of the novellas were nominated for Christy awards and Amanda won! So yes please! Thanks! ð
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A definite must read. Good luck,, Melissa!
DeleteThanks for the review and chance to win, Kav! This sounds like a wonderful novella collection!
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