'TIS THE SEASON FOR FALLING IN LOVE... — A Handful of Gold -Mary Balogh — Julian Dare, an heir to an earldom, offers dancer Blanche Heyward (aka Verty Ewing) money to accompany him to his friends hunting lodge over the holidays and become his mistress. Desperate, Verty accepts his offer knowing that she will become ruined. She has no choice. S... more »he is the daughter of a deceased Reverend Ewing, who left his family penniless. Verty is the sole means of support for her mother and sister. She lies to her family, telling them that she working as a companion for a lady and not as a dancer at the opera. Soon Julian finds out that she is a virgin and is not pleased, rather confused because she acts like a lady. Later he realizes that she must be a lady for the way she takes charge of the household when a snowstorm develops and strands a family there and the women gives birth with Verty's help. When they retun to London, Verty and her family disappear to the countryside and Julian is frantic to find her because he realizes he's in love.

The Three Gifts -Julia Justiss

Miles Hamperton, a new viscount, is critically injured during the war. Out of neccessity, he marries Edwina Denby on his supposed death bed in order to prevent his horrible drunkered cousin from becoming his sister-in-laws and nieces guardian. Edwina agrees thinking that if he dies, she'll care for the relatives and if he doesn't then they will quickly annul the marriage. Surprisingly, he survives with her help and is undoubtably drawn to her, even though she is far below his station and quite ordinary looking. Edwina is in love with the handsome viscount, but refuses to believe he could want her. Miles stalls any annulment attempts while trying to woo her.

The Season for Suitors -Nicola Cornick

Heiress Clara Davenport needs advice so she goes to the source, rake Sebastian Fleet. She needs to know how to avoid the compromising situations she keeps getting herself into. She's desperate, so she chooses Sebastian even though she's still sore that he refused her marriage proposal two years ago -he'll never marry. He refuses to help, in fact she is in more danger with him than with anyone else, but she can't help it cause she's in love. He's in love too, but can't marry because he can't forgive himself over his part in a family tragedy.

These are keepsakes you'll treasure for years to come!

ISBN-13: 9780373770946
ISBN-10: 0373770944
Publication Date: 10/1/2005
Pages: 410
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Publisher: HQN Books
Book Type: Paperback
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Pam B. (PamelaK) reviewed Christmas Keepsakes on 12/21/2005 + 960 more book reviews

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Three lovely, romantic Regency-ara stories with Christmastime involvement. Feel-good, happy ending, true love - perfect for Christmas!

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This is paperback book with three good stories to read at your leisure. I like the Christmas background for a cozy romance by the fireplace.

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Jan S. (Janjunebug) - FL reviewed Christmas Keepsakes on 11/18/2005 + 190 more book reviews

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Three wonderful historical romances by Mary Balogh, Julia Justiss, & Nicola Cornick. Each story occurs around Christmas time.

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Karen T. (Cantriz) reviewed Christmas Keepsakes on 4/4/2008 + 18 more book reviews

This book was mistakenly listed in the religious fiction section, and didn't belong there.

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