Lana Birky's Reviews > Seduced Under the Mistletoe: 16 Passionate Historical Romances Christmas Anthology

THE NIGHT BEFORE SCANDAL BY SCARLETT SCOTT -I really enjoyed this story - it was short but there was so much packed into the pages & you really did have time to get to know Harry & Alexandra. They fell in love at first sight (unbeknownst to them) but they soon realized the magnetism between themselves & it was a good thing since he compromised her & they were being semi-forced into marriage. I loved the delightful descriptions Scarlett does of the Christmas snowy weather, skating, holly bushes & caroling as it does get you in the Christmas mood - along with a heated romantic meeting between Harry & Alexandra. I hope the other stories in Seduced Under the Mistletoe are as good as this one!

DUKE OF CHRISTMAS BY ELLIE ST. CLAIR - Marie has been betrothed to Lionel, Duke of Ware since she was a small child. He has avoided her for several year but now seems to be interested in gaining her attention. Over the years, Marie has heard rumors about Lionel's questionable behavior & being the strong, opinionated lady she is, she confronts him about his actions. I love the humor & witty bantering between Marie & Lionel, his Mother was beyond all that is wicked for trying to keep them apart but in the end they do find their HEA. This is a really fun & entertaining read & I highly recommend it!

THE GENTLEMAN'S SEDUCTION BY LAUREN SMITH - Martin Banks' family was thrown out of their home 11 years ago by Edwin Hartwell, their evil landlord. Now, Martin has beaten Hartwell in a card game & Hartwell cannot pay him. Now, close to Christmas, Martin will get his revenge & financially ruin Hartwell but something goes wrong or maybe something goes right for Martin as Livvy, Hartwell's daughter, offers herself to clear her father's debt. Martin accepts this proposition bu soon regrets it as it was turning into a seduction of an innocent. How did retribution turn into seduction? Martin refuses to let himself fall in love & Livvy has already fallen in love with him - can he find a way past the revenge & hate? This was a good, heartwarming, holiday read!