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Pierce Waverly was abandoned by his parents at the age of eight. He was collected from boarding school by relatives where he stayed on holidays. Now he is the Earl of Devonmont, and he has received a message from his mother's companion, Camilla Stuart, asking him to come quickly because his mother is ill. Camilla is determined to bridge the gap between mother and son, even if she has to lie to do it. She grew up in an orphanage and knows what its like to not have parents. She wonders why Pierce would deny himself a mother who clearly loves him. But neither mother or son will budge on their relationship, or divulge the secrets that keep them apart.
Pierce was introduced in The Hellions of Halstead Hall series. I was happy to see this character finally got his own book. Pierce grew up not understanding why his parents would not let him come home. He became a rake, doing things to get his name in the newspaper to try to embarrass his family. Camilla is a widow with a young son. She is the companion to Lady Devonmont and considers her a friend. She just wants to heal the rift between mother and son, and is surprised when Pierce turns out to be a warm, caring man who does not know why he was abandoned.
Usually it's very easy to figure out the big secret in this type of book, but Sabrina Jeffries had me stumped and wondering why a mother who clearly loved her son would suddenly decide to never contact him again. I was actually surprised by the answer. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
Pierce was introduced in The Hellions of Halstead Hall series. I was happy to see this character finally got his own book. Pierce grew up not understanding why his parents would not let him come home. He became a rake, doing things to get his name in the newspaper to try to embarrass his family. Camilla is a widow with a young son. She is the companion to Lady Devonmont and considers her a friend. She just wants to heal the rift between mother and son, and is surprised when Pierce turns out to be a warm, caring man who does not know why he was abandoned.
Usually it's very easy to figure out the big secret in this type of book, but Sabrina Jeffries had me stumped and wondering why a mother who clearly loved her son would suddenly decide to never contact him again. I was actually surprised by the answer. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
Joan W. (justreadingabook) reviewed 'Twas the Night After Christmas (Hellions of Halstead Hall, Bk 6) on + 1726 more book reviews
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I have to say that I haven't read a bad Sabrina Jeffries book. This was a fun ride, I loved the two strong women and how they chose to make life fun. The chemistry between the two main characters is fun, electric and sizzles quite alot. Story moves at a great pace, you won't be able to put it down. One of those that you stay up all night to read or forget to start dinner!
Pam B. (PamelaK) reviewed 'Twas the Night After Christmas (Hellions of Halstead Hall, Bk 6) on + 1217 more book reviews
Bleh. I was hoping for a lighthearted Xmas story of love and forgivness, but all I got was drama, drama, drama -and it seemed to go on forever. If this story was on tv, I would have changed the channel in a nanosecond. All of the secrets & misunderstandings could have been avoided if only the characters had talked to each other, but their stubborness & pride caused them years of pain & guilt.
Not my idea of a Christmas tale. I usually love this author, but this book was a disappointment for me.
Not my idea of a Christmas tale. I usually love this author, but this book was a disappointment for me.
Miranda M. (Governess4hire) reviewed 'Twas the Night After Christmas (Hellions of Halstead Hall, Bk 6) on + 146 more book reviews
Simply a rare treat!
Sabrina Jeffries never fails to entertain. There is substance to her writing. Its smooth and seductive and ever-so-satisfying. This holiday themed book is spectacular.
Once begun, I could hardly put this down.
Very, very well written with an engaging storyline and compelling characters. This relationship grows slowly and Ms. Jeffries patiently guides us through a clever maze of characters. I found myself smiling, laughing and almost crying through several parts of the book.
This is escapism at its finest, ladies.
She stared him down, daring him to do his worst.
Then he kissed her. Hard. Fiercely. On the lips.
It startled her so much that she jerked back to gape at him. What in creation was that for?
To shut you up, he said, eyes ablaze. Then his gaze dropped to her mouth, and the blaze became smoldering coals. He removed her spectacles and tossed them onto the nearby bed. But this one, my dear, is for me.
Sabrina Jeffries never fails to entertain. There is substance to her writing. Its smooth and seductive and ever-so-satisfying. This holiday themed book is spectacular.
Once begun, I could hardly put this down.
Very, very well written with an engaging storyline and compelling characters. This relationship grows slowly and Ms. Jeffries patiently guides us through a clever maze of characters. I found myself smiling, laughing and almost crying through several parts of the book.
This is escapism at its finest, ladies.
She stared him down, daring him to do his worst.
Then he kissed her. Hard. Fiercely. On the lips.
It startled her so much that she jerked back to gape at him. What in creation was that for?
To shut you up, he said, eyes ablaze. Then his gaze dropped to her mouth, and the blaze became smoldering coals. He removed her spectacles and tossed them onto the nearby bed. But this one, my dear, is for me.
Rachel A. (ra7) reviewed 'Twas the Night After Christmas (Hellions of Halstead Hall, Bk 6) on + 1026 more book reviews
Pierce was sent away to school at the age of 8. He was never allowed to go home again and spent his holidays with cousins. He remained estranged from both parents until his father's death. After he inherited, he remained estranged from his mother, unable to forgive her for not writing him or allowing him to come home.
Camilla is a widow who was hired to be his mother's companion. She is also a foundling and has a young son. She doesn't understand mother and son's estrangement and in a bit to get him to see his mother, writes to him telling him his mother is extremely ill. It works and he comes.
I liked Pierce's mother (I don't remember her name) relationship with Jasper, Camilla's son. Camilla had a habit of being able to see things that others couldn't and I liked that. She got under Pierce's skin and they slowly formed a friendship of a sort before becoming more. I could see the romance growing and I was so into it.
Pierce does eventually learn why he was sent away. It sucks when people make assumptions. Anyway, they do have a HEA.
Camilla is a widow who was hired to be his mother's companion. She is also a foundling and has a young son. She doesn't understand mother and son's estrangement and in a bit to get him to see his mother, writes to him telling him his mother is extremely ill. It works and he comes.
I liked Pierce's mother (I don't remember her name) relationship with Jasper, Camilla's son. Camilla had a habit of being able to see things that others couldn't and I liked that. She got under Pierce's skin and they slowly formed a friendship of a sort before becoming more. I could see the romance growing and I was so into it.
Pierce does eventually learn why he was sent away. It sucks when people make assumptions. Anyway, they do have a HEA.
