June R. (coppermouse) - reviewed A Regency Christmas Feast (Signet Regency Romance) on + 109 more book reviews
great stories
Koren O. (Korry) reviewed A Regency Christmas Feast (Signet Regency Romance) on + 27 more book reviews
Five delicious romances and holiday recipes by Mary Balough, Sandra Heath, Edith Layton, Barbara Metzger and Patricia Rice.
Debbie M. (debm) reviewed A Regency Christmas Feast (Signet Regency Romance) on + 18 more book reviews
I enjoyed every story and found a new author.
Frances P. (ponca-rose) reviewed A Regency Christmas Feast (Signet Regency Romance) on + 16 more book reviews
Great authors and Barbara Metzger is my all time favorite! Enjoyed all the stories.
Classic Christmas novellas by authors who are not amateurs at the art of writing prose. (Many current authors are so clumsy and dumbed-down that they make my teeth ache.) Great period ambiance, engaging stories, graceful writing.
The entire Signet regency anthology series was of terrific quality and they are all worth seeking out. Many of these authors regained the rights to these stories and have published them on ebook in their own collections, but I like the originals. Every year I looked forward to November when there would be a new Christmas anthology. I like the variety and the Christmasy package, but above all, I like the writing!
The entire Signet regency anthology series was of terrific quality and they are all worth seeking out. Many of these authors regained the rights to these stories and have published them on ebook in their own collections, but I like the originals. Every year I looked forward to November when there would be a new Christmas anthology. I like the variety and the Christmasy package, but above all, I like the writing!
Robin M. (robinmy) -
I picked up this book to read "The Wassail Bowl" by Mary Balogh.
When John Beattie, the Earl of Wyndham, requested that his six-year-old son visit him for Christmas, he didn't think that his estranged wife would tag along bringing her daughter along with her. The last time he spoke to her, John told Antonia he never wanted to see her again. Antonia isn't about to let Jeffrey be separated from her of his little sister during the holidays. She figures she can put up with John for twelve days, then return to her small country estate. But John is having second thoughts about letting his son return home with his mother. Maybe he and Antonia can come to a compromise over the children.
This Christmas story was a little different. John and Antonia haven't seen each other in over three years. He hurt her with his actions and she retaliated by hurting him too. Now they must make their relationship work for the sake of the children. My rating: 3.5 Stars.
When John Beattie, the Earl of Wyndham, requested that his six-year-old son visit him for Christmas, he didn't think that his estranged wife would tag along bringing her daughter along with her. The last time he spoke to her, John told Antonia he never wanted to see her again. Antonia isn't about to let Jeffrey be separated from her of his little sister during the holidays. She figures she can put up with John for twelve days, then return to her small country estate. But John is having second thoughts about letting his son return home with his mother. Maybe he and Antonia can come to a compromise over the children.
This Christmas story was a little different. John and Antonia haven't seen each other in over three years. He hurt her with his actions and she retaliated by hurting him too. Now they must make their relationship work for the sake of the children. My rating: 3.5 Stars.
As always, I love anthologies, particularly Christmas ones!!! Yay!
Jean A. (readinggenie) reviewed A Regency Christmas Feast (Signet Regency Romance) on + 55 more book reviews
I love all of Mary Balogh and Barbara Metzger's stories. These were no exception. The other's were a nice bonus.
This is a collection of mostly forgettable short stories. For example, Mary Balough's story opened with the two main characters, married but separated from each other. It took some time to get from hostility to a more Christmas-like feel in the story. THE WASSAIL BOWL.
My favorite was THE CHRISTMAS GOOSE (Patricia Rice). The story was unique. This is a story about a proud widow and the best friend of the widow's husband meeting for the first time after the husband's death. The wealthy best friend had much to learn about the widow and Christmas.
THE PROOF IN THE PUDDING (Barbara Metzger) Another lovely story by a master of the genre.
SOPHIE'S SYLLABUB (Sandra Heath) - I thought the chance of this coincidence happening (couple meeting again) was very unlikely.
THE GINGERBREAD MAN (Edith Layton) - This story did not speak to me.
My favorite was THE CHRISTMAS GOOSE (Patricia Rice). The story was unique. This is a story about a proud widow and the best friend of the widow's husband meeting for the first time after the husband's death. The wealthy best friend had much to learn about the widow and Christmas.
THE PROOF IN THE PUDDING (Barbara Metzger) Another lovely story by a master of the genre.
SOPHIE'S SYLLABUB (Sandra Heath) - I thought the chance of this coincidence happening (couple meeting again) was very unlikely.
THE GINGERBREAD MAN (Edith Layton) - This story did not speak to me.
