It's the perfect season to fall in love. Amber Raey is working all the hours God sends as assistant to one of the country's top fashion designers, and her boss is a complete nightmare. But Amber has big plans for her future so, for the time being, she just has to grin and bear it. And then opportunity comes knocking and suddenly she's on the fast track to the top. Amber adores her new life, especially as she's falling in love for the first time too. But soon the glossy exterior starts to slip and Amber begins to wonder if she's made the right decision entering this world. Then a face from her past reappears and she finds herself in real trouble. With Christmas fast approaching, Amber is drifting further away from her loved ones. Can she get her life back on track before it's too late for a merry Christmas? Full of heart, warmth and humour, A Christmas Kiss is a romantic and festive read - it's the perfect book to curl up with this Christmas!
A RATION BOOK CHRISTMAS KISS. After the girls' school gets bombed out in December of 1942, Michael Brogan and his friends are forced to share classes with the young ladies of Stepney Green. And when Michael meets Jane in one of those lessons, he knows it's the best thing that has ever happened to him. Unsure of Jane's feelings, Michael decides to ask her to his church Christmas dance. But Jane's father has other ideas - and so does the Luftwaffe... A RATION BOOK CHRISTMAS BROADCAST. December, 1944. At the BBC, Grace Meredith is in trouble. She needs to find a family to interview for a Christmas programme, pronto. So when she remembers her old friend Francesca Brogan has married into a large East End family, her sense of relief is palpable. Then things take an unexpected twist when she meets Francesca's brother, Giovanni Fabrino. With the Christmas Eve deadline rapidly approaching, now would not be the best time to fall in love!
He needs to walk again. But he may need her more… Lord Warrick lost more than the use of his legs on the battlefield, injuries crushing his expectation of an heir along with his spirits. But it's hard to keep a bawdy man down, so Warrick continues to entertain with outlandish remarks, denying his pain. But when he starts up a flirt with a most unusual female, he cannot get the Latin-speaking governess out of his mind… Responsible for the most exuberant young lady around, Aphrodite Primrose has her hands more than full—so why do they keep aching to comfort the haughty yet haunted peer who crosses her path time and again at her employer's house party? Past threats to her virtue taught her some lords cannot be trusted, but this one…seems different. And it's more than his inability to walk. Impossible hopes dare to beckon when they exchange a kiss under the mistletoe but common sense brings them crashing down. For there exists no possible way this unrepentant fortune hunter, responsible for more than just himself, can marry anyone but an heiress. Time passes, filled with both tragedies and triumphs, until their paths cross again. This time? Warrick's determined to catch her, whether he can chase her or not. NOTE: This is a 43,000 word preview of the forthcoming full novel. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A Moonlit Christmas Kiss is a sweet and somewhat spicy novel perfect for readers who always wished Jane Austen's books had a bit more heat and who enjoy Historical Romance spiced with a bit of Regency slang. If you like feel-good stories full of wit and wordplay, loved Signet Regencies from authors like Mary Balogh, Carla Kelly and Barbara Metzger, Larissa Lyons' heartfelt holiday Christmas Kisses are what you want in your stocking. Treat yourself – preorder A Moonlit Christmas Kiss today! All Regency Christmas Kisses books are HEA standalones. No AI contributed to this story; 100% human effort.
Cole Davenport doesn't expect to be jilted by his fiancée, but that's exactly what happens on his wedding day, the day that is also Christmas Day. He should be grateful when the attractive CEO of Riley's Grand Events comes to console him, but instead he does the unthinkable-he kisses her. Alexandria "Lexi" Riley has kissed a few frogs in her life, hoping that one day she'll finally find her prince. But, what she doesn't bargain for is a prince who used to be her client-a client whose wedding she was paid to organize and whose pride she had to protect when his bride-to-be left him. Months later, Cole and Lexi meet again. Friendship and then a romantic relationship develop between them. But, unexpectedly, two things happen: a crime against Lexi and a reentry of Cole's ex-fiancée into his life. Will this Christmas turn out to be a fiasco like the one the year before?
“Alison May’s Christmas books really capture the spirit of the festive season” —now get all three novellas wrapped up in one volume (Being Anne). Three years from hell, three sets of broken dreams, three girls in desperate need of Christmas spirit. Is the perfect holiday kiss all it takes? Holly’s Christmas Kiss Holly hates Christmas with a passion and can’t wait to escape it—but then the flight to her once-in-a-lifetime holiday destination is canceled. “An excellent story well told, with well-developed characters and bagsful of Christmas magic.” —Being Anne Cora’s Christmas Kiss A 2016 Finalist for the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s ROSE Award After the worst year ever, Cora faces a bleak Christmas working in Golding’s department store—in the most unflattering reindeer costume imaginable. “The coziest of novellas and the best pick to put a smile on your face for the festive season.” —Book Drunk Jessica’s Christmas Kiss Jessica is in denial after her husband’s betrayal and can’t help but think back to when her life still seemed so full of hope and promise. “What a lovely, heart-warming festive read! Alison May knows how to pack in the feel-good feels and the heart-string tugs all in one beautiful package.” —Old Victorian Quill
WINNER! 2024 National Excellence in Storytelling Award A case of mistaken identity. One strong-willed, spunky female and one healing, heart-heavy lord. Two lonely souls stranded together during a wretched, snowy night... Arguing over the business end of a shovel, Lady Anne Larchmont and the scarred soldier who offers aid despite his recent injuries take refuge from the storm that caught them both unaware. When sparks fly and kisses warm with this coarse-speaking but compelling stranger, she regrets ever agreeing to the clod-brained engagement her father arranged (with the unmet betrothed who’s ignored her for months), especially when, after tonight, she’ll be wishing for the beguiling soldier she’ll never see again. Battle scarred and bone-weary, the prodigal Lord Redford returns home seeking solace—intent on pushing everyone away after an unexpected and touching interlude he cannot scrap from his mind. Only he’s greeted not with the small welcome party he expected, but with a house full of people ready to celebrate the holiday season and his engagement. Which is going to prove rather a challenge, given how he’s never met his betrothed… Or has he? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you like feel-good stories full of wit and wordplay, loved Signet Regencies from authors like Mary Balogh, Carla Kelly and Barbara Metzger, Larissa Lyons’ heartfelt holiday Christmas Kisses are what you want in your stocking. A Snowlit Christmas Kiss is a sweet and slightly spicy Regency Christmas extended novella of 40,000 words (with hot kisses and just a bit more) perfect for readers who enjoy Historical Romance spiced with a bit of Regency slang. Standalone and HEA. Warm up your winter! Buy A Snowlit Christmas Kiss today.
Will a Christmas kiss give them a second chance for love? Mary Adams works as a seamstress, doing her best to forget the terror of her experience upon arriving in London a year and a half ago. A letter from home, advising of her mother’s illness and requesting she return home for Christmas, fills her with angst as she lacks the funds for the trip. But the arrival of an old flame from her village whose suit she rejected years ago upends her world. Arthur Reeves is stunned to see Mary Alice behind the counter at the dressmaker’s shop--the woman who broke his young heart. Now he’s known as the rogue solicitor with a successful career specializing in assisting clients with difficult tasks. He thought he put the past behind him--buried it with roguish behavior--and has no desire to rekindle their relationship, risking heartache again. When Mary finds the courage to ask if Arthur will help her make the long journey home, he reluctantly agrees. They soon realize they’ve both changed but not their feelings for one another. Mary can’t bring herself to tell Arthur what happened to her, certain he’ll turn away. But a snowstorm and some heated kisses might just be what they both need to heal old wounds. Will a rogue’s Christmas kiss give them a second chance for love or will the past emerge to keep them apart? Note - Previously published in the Christmas Kisses Regency Holiday Romance Anthology Order it today! While this is a standalone story, most readers prefer to read the series in order: Romancing the Rogue, Book 1 A Rogue’s Reputation, Book 2 A Rogue No More, Book 3 A Rogue to the Rescue, Book 4 A Rogue and Some Mistletoe, Book 5 To Dare a Rogue, Book 6 A Rogue Meets His Match, Book 7 A Rogue’s Autumn Bride, Book 8 A Rogue’s Christmas Kiss, Book 9
Will working together …lead to together forever? Recently divorced, Parker Davis needs to focus on his new job so he can provide a stable home for his daughter in time for the Christmas holidays. The problem is, he’s frequently at odds with his boss. He and Emma O’Connell approach everything differently. Yet he finds her intriguing, and Bluestone River festivities keep pushing them together—often enough that two people at odds could find themselves evenly matched in love!
She’s seeking shelter. He’s hardened his heart. His cat just wants chin rubs. Lucinda Thomalin fears for her life. Clueless why she’s being followed through London on this icy, storm-ravaged night, the unemployed companion barrels toward the only lit store and the safety it promises. Mistaking her for a strumpet, the shopkeeper orders her back outside—into the freezing rain. Sleet is nothing compared to Brier Chapman’s frozen heart. When a drenched tart blasts into his closed mercantile, he just wants the stubborn chit gone. His cat wants her to stay, and soon Brier’s chest is aching at the thaw… How can lust turn to love so quickly, especially when Brier knows she’s destined to leave? A determined woman. A dogged widower. One superior cat. Rescued by a Christmas Kiss is a fun and flirty extended novella of 38,000 words with a guaranteed HEA perfect for readers who enjoy Historical Romance spiced with a bit of Regency slang. If you like feel-good stories full of wit and wordplay, Larissa Lyons’ heartfelt holiday Christmas Kisses are what you want in your stocking—all year long. No “thinking” technology contributed to this story; 100% human effort. Rescue yourself from another boring evening—buy Rescued by a Christmas Kiss today! *** More Christmas Kisses available now: A Snowlit Christmas Kiss A Frosty Christmas Kiss A Moonlit Christmas Kiss Coming December 2023 *** ABOUT THE AUTHOR Humor. Heartfelt Emotion. & Hunks. Larissa writes sexy, steamy Regency romance, blending heartfelt emotion with doses of laugh-out-loud humor. Her heroes are strong men with a weakness for the right woman. Avoiding housework one word at a time, Larissa adores brownies, James Bond, and her husband. She’s been a clown, a tax analyst, and a pig castrator(!) but nothing satisfies quite like seeing the entertaining voices in her head come to life on the page. Whether featuring protective alpha males, Regency lion shifters, or the occasional time travel hero—along with Larissa’s spunky heroines—get ready to fall in love with her hot take on Jane Austen style historical romance.
