S G Rogers
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Can the spirit of Christmas mend two broken hearts?
Lara Robinson wrote a love letter four years ago, but received no reply. Now the man to whom she gave her heart will visit Blythe Manor for Christmas. How can she enjoy the holidays knowing Miles Greystoke must despise her for revealing her feelings in such an unguarded fashion?
As an awkward youth, Miles fell in love with a kindred spirit…but his love was unrequited. Against his wishes, he’s now obliged to spend the holidays at Blythe Manor. Time has wrought changes in his physique, but his devotion to Lara Robinson has never wavered. He searches for the perfect present to show her how he feels, but nothing seems quite right…until he realizes the best sort of gift will embrace the true meaning of Christmas.
A Victorian Christmas short story
Picked up as a free ebook via Amazon.co.uk for a quick Christmas read.
Lots of misunderstandings of young love, brought together again over Christmas 4 years later, when they are still smarting from what happened the last time they met. Jealous younger sisters, older unwanted suitors, the promise of a season in London, Christmas babies arriving early and all coming well in the end. Pushing believability slightly with the Lords of the Manor being present at the birth, and having the staff’s children staying in the house over Christmas, but if that can be looked over, then it’s a quick inoffensive read of love being found over Christmas
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Lara Robinson wrote a love letter four years ago, but received no reply. Now the man to whom she gave her heart will visit Blythe Manor for Christmas. How can she enjoy the holidays knowing Miles Greystoke must despise her for revealing her feelings in such an unguarded fashion?
As an awkward youth, Miles fell in love with a kindred spirit…but his love was unrequited. Against his wishes, he’s now obliged to spend the holidays at Blythe Manor. Time has wrought changes in his physique, but his devotion to Lara Robinson has never wavered. He searches for the perfect present to show her how he feels, but nothing seems quite right…until he realizes the best sort of gift will embrace the true meaning of Christmas.
A Victorian Christmas short story
Picked up as a free ebook via Amazon.co.uk for a quick Christmas read.
Lots of misunderstandings of young love, brought together again over Christmas 4 years later, when they are still smarting from what happened the last time they met. Jealous younger sisters, older unwanted suitors, the promise of a season in London, Christmas babies arriving early and all coming well in the end. Pushing believability slightly with the Lords of the Manor being present at the birth, and having the staff’s children staying in the house over Christmas, but if that can be looked over, then it’s a quick inoffensive read of love being found over Christmas
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MUCH too short to do the premise justice, in my opinion. Also, I was hoping for some angst and insecurity on Larken’s part, but she got over her scars and trauma too quickly for my tastes, and launched into a campaign to win her husband. I prefer the hero to do the chasing. I also felt like the intrigue overshadowed the romance, particularly given the short page count and squeaky cleanness.
Skylar has made the journey across the ocean, expecting to be taken in by her aunt's family. Instead, she is delivered to her grandmother's house, a woman who reportedly had been cold and distant with Skylar's mother. It soon becomes clear that she will have to support herself with her needle. When a charming laborer enters her life, will she find true love or is the man hiding a secret?
This is one that should definitely be read after reading the first and second book. I read the first book a couple years ago, but I need to reread it as the details are fuzzy. There are circumstances referenced in this book that influence the story, but must be better explained in the second book.
The characters themselves were alright. Skylar was interesting, being very human (she has a disagreement with a cousin and she pushes that cousin into the mud puddle). But she was also made incredible leaps of logic that made no sense and she would ignore what was right in front of her.
Joe was sympathetic but it was hard to pin down his personality. I know he was kind, and that he had risen above the station he was born in to. But thinking back, I can't tell you a hobby he enjoyed or something he liked. His entire story arch seemed to be atoning for his cousin's actions.
Overall, it was well written. The story remained clean and enjoyable. The plot moves at a (mostly) good pace. At times, it did seem very slow and it was harder to get through.
I would recommend this to someone who has read the first two books and readers who enjoy sweet Victorian romances.… (altro)
This is one that should definitely be read after reading the first and second book. I read the first book a couple years ago, but I need to reread it as the details are fuzzy. There are circumstances referenced in this book that influence the story, but must be better explained in the second book.
The characters themselves were alright. Skylar was interesting, being very human (she has a disagreement with a cousin and she pushes that cousin into the mud puddle). But she was also made incredible leaps of logic that made no sense and she would ignore what was right in front of her.
Joe was sympathetic but it was hard to pin down his personality. I know he was kind, and that he had risen above the station he was born in to. But thinking back, I can't tell you a hobby he enjoyed or something he liked. His entire story arch seemed to be atoning for his cousin's actions.
Overall, it was well written. The story remained clean and enjoyable. The plot moves at a (mostly) good pace. At times, it did seem very slow and it was harder to get through.
I would recommend this to someone who has read the first two books and readers who enjoy sweet Victorian romances.… (altro)
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Lara Robinson wrote a love letter four years ago, but received no reply. Now the man to whom she gave her heart will visit Blythe Manor for Christmas. How can she enjoy the holidays knowing Miles Greystoke must despise her for revealing her feelings in such an unguarded fashion?
As an awkward youth, Miles fell in love with a kindred spirit…but his love was unrequited. Against his wishes, he’s now obliged to spend the holidays at Blythe Manor. Time has wrought changes in his physique, but his devotion to Lara Robinson has never wavered. He searches for the perfect present to show her how he feels, but nothing seems quite right…until he realizes the best sort of gift will embrace the true meaning of Christmas.
A Victorian Christmas short story
Picked up as a free ebook via Amazon.co.uk for a quick Christmas read.
Lots of misunderstandings of young love, brought together again over Christmas 4 years later, when they are still smarting from what happened the last time they met. Jealous younger sisters, older unwanted suitors, the promise of a season in London, Christmas babies arriving early and all coming well in the end. Pushing believability slightly with the Lords of the Manor being present at the birth, and having the staff’s children staying in the house over Christmas, but if that can be looked over, then it’s a quick inoffensive read of love being found over Christmas
… (altro)