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rebeccasreadingrambles's review
5.0
Wow! I loved loved loved this book. The first story was my favorite, but every single story captivated me. They were steamy and full of longing and passion and I have such a crush on all the characters. I love the strong independent females and how the males support them. I loved the romance and the emotions and I will be reading this every year!
melissa_bookworm's review
DNF, I read the Tessa Dare story and enjoyed it but got really stuck on the Sarah MacLean one. The pace was just slower and that put me off. Maybe I'll try again next Christmas
alexandra_ninelives's review
I'm not rating this because I did not finish one of the stories (Joanna Shupe).
The one Tessa Dare wrote I rated 3⭐️. It was okay but nothing new. She can write so much better than this.
Sarah MacLean's story was the best Christmas historical romance I read this year. I realized I adore the childhood friends-to-lovers trope. 4.5 ⭐️. I will keep this book solely for this story. I want to reread it next year for sure.
The Sophie Jordan story was 3⭐️. I've never read a book from her and this does not make me want to.
The one Tessa Dare wrote I rated 3⭐️. It was okay but nothing new. She can write so much better than this.
Sarah MacLean's story was the best Christmas historical romance I read this year. I realized I adore the childhood friends-to-lovers trope. 4.5 ⭐️. I will keep this book solely for this story. I want to reread it next year for sure.
The Sophie Jordan story was 3⭐️. I've never read a book from her and this does not make me want to.
cait_readsxox's review
4.0
Tessa Dare: 3⭐️Enemies to lovers
Sarah Maclean:5⭐️Friends to lovers, second chance romance
Sophie Jordan:5⭐️Snowed in romance
Joanna Shupe:4⭐️Employer/employee romance. Main character is a writer
Loved this Christmas historical romance anthology. These are all new to me authors and I’m excited to read a full book by them individually.
Sarah Maclean:5⭐️Friends to lovers, second chance romance
Sophie Jordan:5⭐️Snowed in romance
Joanna Shupe:4⭐️Employer/employee romance. Main character is a writer
Loved this Christmas historical romance anthology. These are all new to me authors and I’m excited to read a full book by them individually.
joanna1905's review
1.0
A fine quick read, nothing too special but nothing particularly bad about them either.
I liked the way they all seemed to link with the love cookies plot, a nice way to tie the stories together especially since they’re by different authors and so had different styles.
I liked the way they all seemed to link with the love cookies plot, a nice way to tie the stories together especially since they’re by different authors and so had different styles.
musetraxed's review against another edition
"Meet Me in Mayfair" by Tessa Dare -- Enjoyed it! Would reread.
"The Duke of Christmas Present" by Sarah MacLean -- Respect for the Ebeneezer-ing of it all but the prose and the MMC just weren't my taste.
"Heiress Alone" by Sophie Jordan -- Liked it but probably wouldn't reread it.
"Christmas in Central Park" by Joanna Shupe -- Liked a lot of parts but I'm not keen on big deception/reveal plots or The Grovel(TM), so yeah, not my taste.
"The Duke of Christmas Present" by Sarah MacLean -- Respect for the Ebeneezer-ing of it all but the prose and the MMC just weren't my taste.
"Heiress Alone" by Sophie Jordan -- Liked it but probably wouldn't reread it.
"Christmas in Central Park" by Joanna Shupe -- Liked a lot of parts but I'm not keen on big deception/reveal plots or The Grovel(TM), so yeah, not my taste.
brianne_k's review
4.0
*3.5/5*
This was cute.. all very fast-paced.
I really liked Tessa Dare's and Sophie Jordan's stories.
This was cute.. all very fast-paced.
I really liked Tessa Dare's and Sophie Jordan's stories.
kamreher's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
amanda_siegrist's review
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, especially because I got four stories! I honestly wanted them to be a bit longer, I was getting that into them. The only story that kind of didn't connect with me was The Duke of Christmas Present. I think it's because we only ever got Jack's POV with flashbacks and I really wanted them in the present.
teatime_and_reading's review against another edition
4.0
Meet me at Mayfair by Tessa Dare: 3 stars ⭐
It was shocking to me that my least favourite story out of these four was a Tessa Dare one. Because I always admire her work. and I didn't quite feel this one. It was very mediocre, intsa love-y, thus making it not enjoyable to me.
The Duke of Christmas present by Sarah MacLean: 4 stars⭐
I'm always a sucker for a second chance romance. I usually don't like Sarah Maclean's characters that much, or the way her plot almost always seem to take a wrong turn. However, I've fallen for these two. The angst lovers who are trying so hard to be together and do it right this time. It was an endearing read.
Heiress alone by Sophie Jordan: 4 stars.⭐
I loved it, loved the energy they gave off, their interactions, their chemistry, their love. I'm going to be reading more of Sophie Jordan's books that's for sure. They guaranteed it.
Christmas in Central Park by Joanna Shupe: 4 stars⭐
I've been a fan of Joanna for a while now. And let's just say this lovely couple has solidified my love for her stories and writing. And I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.
Overall, a heartwarming collection of love stories happening over Christmas and the right amount of love, steam, and cuteness to keep you warm during the winter season. ⛄❄️
It was shocking to me that my least favourite story out of these four was a Tessa Dare one. Because I always admire her work. and I didn't quite feel this one. It was very mediocre, intsa love-y, thus making it not enjoyable to me.
The Duke of Christmas present by Sarah MacLean: 4 stars⭐
I'm always a sucker for a second chance romance. I usually don't like Sarah Maclean's characters that much, or the way her plot almost always seem to take a wrong turn. However, I've fallen for these two. The angst lovers who are trying so hard to be together and do it right this time. It was an endearing read.
Heiress alone by Sophie Jordan: 4 stars.⭐
I loved it, loved the energy they gave off, their interactions, their chemistry, their love. I'm going to be reading more of Sophie Jordan's books that's for sure. They guaranteed it.
Christmas in Central Park by Joanna Shupe: 4 stars⭐
I've been a fan of Joanna for a while now. And let's just say this lovely couple has solidified my love for her stories and writing. And I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.
Overall, a heartwarming collection of love stories happening over Christmas and the right amount of love, steam, and cuteness to keep you warm during the winter season. ⛄❄️