In A Regency Christmas Story, we meet Penny Cooper, a sensible but naïve young woman who enables her gambler sibling whose gift of gab defies description. Their dead father left them a small trust and, as using/abusing people will, brother Christopher makes the best of a dismal situation—all to his benefit. Enter Daniel, Lord Leighton who, while collecting a sizable debt from Christopher, shows both siblings a better way of life.
The
Best Christmas Present treats the
reader to an inventive twist on the usual Regency romance: the hero does not choose
the young, naïve deb but her mother—a woman he met years ago and was never able
to forget. This brilliant take on the usual plotline makes this the strongest
and most enjoyable of the three.
As
a strong contender for “best in show” we have Sugar Plum Christmas, where
the sharp-witted Lord Hedley meets hardworking, French émigré confectioner Micheline.
One taste of her eclairs tells him she is the one. As should be with any
romance, conflicts arise, and the devil-may-care lord has his work cut out for
him when it comes to persuading Michie to trust him with her secrets.
Our Review: Once again, author Susan Payne’s extensive research turns
the details of the luscious desserts created by Micheline [Sugar Plum
Christmas] and social ills of the day [A Regency Christmas Story] jumping
off the page. Readers and loyal fans will not be disappointed.
Congratulations, Andrea! Love the cover and the title!
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