Meet Me Under the Kissing Bough Review and Giveaway

About the Book

We wish you a merry Christmas and a happily ever after! This special holiday historical romance anthology featuring three heartwarming novellas proves that no matter the obstacles, ’tis the season for love.

Meet Me under the Kissing Bough by Josi S. Kilpack 

Deborah Winfrey hasn’t had the heart to host a holiday party since her husband’s death. But this Christmas, it’s time to move forward. The festivities bring renewed life to her home, and the attentions of two very different men promise a chance at new love.

Healing Hearts for the Holidays by Anneka R. Walker 

Julia Hunt is strictly forbidden from associating with the family in the nearby manor—including the handsome younger son, Esmond, who quickly steals her heart. With Christmas around the corner, an old bundle of hidden love letters may be the key to her own happily ever after.

 

A Christmas Correspondence by Sarah L. McConkie 

In this novella inspired by the timeless tale A Christmas Carol, John Charleston finds himself on an unexpected journey in the company of the insufferable Lady Carolyn Morleigh. But the magic of the season has a way of softening even the hardest of hearts.

Review

Meet Me Under the Kissing Bough shares three historical fiction romance novellas set in the Regency period in England. The stories are each unique ranging from a second chance to love, forbidden romance and a new twist on the Dicken's classic A Christmas Carol. I found each of these stories to be fun, enjoyable, and relaxing reads. I liked how they all explored accepting change and something new in their own way. The stories didn't feel like just a romance, but also seemed like they were trying to share stories of hope, forgiveness and love. I felt like these stories touched on the Christmas spirit in a fun and creative way. To learn more about Meet Me Under the Kissing Bough, click here.

 

 

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The Inns of Devonshire Review

Three novellas, three times the romance, and three times the love . . . in this brand new Timeless Regency Collection: The Inns of Devonshire

THE SEVENTH STAR INN by Sally Britton 

After years of looking after one another, Susan Baxter and her mother view their neighbors in Totnes as family. When a new landlord inherits the leases on their homes and businesses alike, Susan dreads knowing her world could change at the whim of a stranger. But when she meets Collin Stonecroft and his inquisitive daughter, her feelings shift quickly from cautionary to hopeful. Collin has lived in the confines of London boarding houses all his life, and he’s determined to give his daughter more. They check into the Seventh Star Inn with plans to return to London as soon as possible, but both find Miss Baxter and her local history lessons far too enchanting to leave behind. When Susan learns of Collin’s proposed changes to her beloved neighborhood, will she be able to help him see that some things are perfect the way they are?

THE TRUTH ABOUT MR. BLACKMORE by Annette Lyon 

Leigh’s life at the Old Grey Inn is drudgery broken by flights of fancy thanks in part to novels by Simon Blackmore. When Mattias McGrady comes to the inn for a fortnight, Leigh captures his attention. A relationship develops, and she dreads the end of his stay, which will mean a return to an unhappy life. An urgent letter to Mattias leads to him inviting Leigh to an event that stands to change both of their lives forever. If all goes well, Leigh will have a life of her choosing after all. But half-truths and lies have a way of complicating matters. When their plans go awry, Leigh loses her reputation and Mattias almost surely loses his career. Can either of them find happiness?

THE COACHMAN'S CHOICE by Deborah M. Hathaway 

Ever-reliable Mary Thorne has helped her widowed mother run The Golden Mermaid Inn for years. She spends her days greeting guests, ensuring the inn runs smoothly—and dodging flirtatious remarks from passing coachmen. But she’s far too busy to pay any attention to such men, even the enticingly attractive Mr. Northcott. Known far and wide for his horsemanship, punctuality, and dallying reputation, Robert Northcott relishes his life as a coachman, especially his freedom to flirt with numerous women from inn to inn, all without the messy details of commitment. There’s just one woman who's immune to his charms: the lovely, single landlady of The Golden Mermaid. Robert is determined to win Mary over, just as heartily as she is determined to keep her distance from him. But his carefree life is threatened when his pursual of Mary becomes more than just a game...

REVIEW 

I found The Inns of Devonshire to be a fun collection of wholesome romance stories. Even though each of the novellas revolve around an inn and romance, I found the stories to each have a unique story, original characters, and to be a delightful, relaxing read. I felt like each of the authors did an excellent job at developing their characters and their storylines. The stories are clean and could easily be read from teen to adult. 

The Seventh Star Inn has a sense of beauty and magic in the telling of the story. The town of Totnes has hidden gems of character that draws the characters together. I love the sense of magic in this story not only in the town, but in Susan as well.

The Truth of Blackmore was full of fun twists and turns. I wasn't sure what would happen in the end and there were a few moments where my heart went out to the characters. 

The Coachman's Choice was driven by the characters trying to figure out their priorities and what matters most in life. It was a sweet romance.

I would recommend checking out The Inns of Devonshire. Click here to learn more.

Please note that I received a free copy to review, however, this is my honest opinion. This post also contains affiliate links that help support the maintenance of this blog.

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