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Gwen's Christmas Ghost
by
Lynn Kerstan,
Alicia Rasley (Goodreads Author)
The plain sister of society's most sought-after lord, Gwen is used to being ignored, until she is rescued by the dashing, enigmatic, and ghostly Valerian Caine, a Georgian rake killed in a duel who has been granted a second chance if he can right the sins of his past.
Paperback, 304 pages
Published
November 1st 1995
by Zebra
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Valerian Caine is bored with eternity. His guardian offers him the deal of a lifetime – literally. He must return to earth a century after his own time and heal the wounds in the lives of the people he damaged by his actions while alive. He will only have one chance to claim his former existence. He must change his ways and try to help others do the same. And if he can bring this about within the allotted month, the deadly bullet will miss him when he finds himself back in the garden moments bef...more
I truly loved every minute I spent reading this delightful book. As the book said in the opening prologue, eternity was a "bloody bore" for Valerian Caine. Until his untimely death at the age of 27, he'd had just about everything an earthly existence could offer. He was wealthy, exceedingly good looking, athletic, and popular. Unfortunately, one of his many penchants was bedding the "unfulfilled" wives of his fellow gentry. Ultimately, his last conquest was the wife of Richard Sevarin, who, when...more
Something like a cross between "It's a Wonderful Life" and your standard Regency Rake redemption story. Valerian Caine was killed in a duel with a wronged husband in 1716 and a hundred years later the lives of both families have been afflicted by vendetta ever since.
Valerian's guardian angels give him the chance to regain his former life if he can end the curse and make everybody happy by Christmas. Of course it's not so simple.
In general, I don't care for Rake redemption books, because the plot...more
Valerian's guardian angels give him the chance to regain his former life if he can end the curse and make everybody happy by Christmas. Of course it's not so simple.
In general, I don't care for Rake redemption books, because the plot...more
Very good Regency with a paranormal twist. There are friendly angels/spirits and devilish influences that try to knock Valerian Caine from his ascribed course of action: to "fix" the lives of his later descendants and those affected by his thoughtless actions.
You see, back in the 1700s, Valerian was killed in a duel over certain scandalous behavior that has had a lasting impact on the families involved. What developed from the events of that night is a bitter feud between the two families. Now,...more
You see, back in the 1700s, Valerian was killed in a duel over certain scandalous behavior that has had a lasting impact on the families involved. What developed from the events of that night is a bitter feud between the two families. Now,...more
This is a reissue of a book that is on the very short list of my all time favorite romances. If you've tired of romance recently and thought you might have outgrown the genre, reading this book will remind you of why you fell in love with this kind of book years ago.
After posting the above paragraph I went back and reread this book on my Kindle. It continues to delight. The writing is accomplished and the characters believable. The mood is enchanting--light without being silly.
Both Lynn Kerstan...more
After posting the above paragraph I went back and reread this book on my Kindle. It continues to delight. The writing is accomplished and the characters believable. The mood is enchanting--light without being silly.
Both Lynn Kerstan...more
Definitely one of the best lines to open with, "eternity is a bloody bore". LOL
I think this is my third romance novel. My mother recommended it to me as her favorite Christmas romance, and I would like it. She was right, as per usual.
I had a feeling the reason Gwen hated Robin had to do with something like that... I was correct in my assumption.
I'm glad there was a happy ending for everyone.
I think this is my third romance novel. My mother recommended it to me as her favorite Christmas romance, and I would like it. She was right, as per usual.
I had a feeling the reason Gwen hated Robin had to do with something like that... I was correct in my assumption.
I'm glad there was a happy ending for everyone.
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This is a charming story about a man killed in a duel but, given a second chance to redeem himself, is fast-forwarded 100 years; his job is to make three people happy in a month's time with Christmas as a deadline. Sounds easy? Not really, since the three (actually four) come from two families involved in a terrible fuel that dates back to the 100-year old duel.
My sister's favorite Christmas book. I liked it very much. A wastrel who died in a duel 100 years ago is sent back to Earth to make the lives of his relatives and the fellow who he killed's relatives happy. Needless to say, he succeeds. Made me cry a little.
I got this as a free download but I would have gladly paid for it. A delight. I love Valerian who is caught out of his time and his element. Normally I don't read paranormal but this is a fun fast read.
I thought that this was a really cute story. I liked Gwen and her personality, also the relationship between her and her brother. Mr. Vayle was funny and I started to like him also throughout the book.
Great story of a man who has to redeem his sins by helping his descendents find happiness.
Good secondary romance between Max and Dorothea.
Good secondary romance between Max and Dorothea.
My absolute favorite Regency Christmas story, actually, probably my favorite Christmas story. Period. - I reread it every Christmas.
Jun 13, 2012
Mitzi
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Free Kindle book June 13, 2012 New Title 'Gwen's Ghost'.
Pleasantly pleased with this story of a rake's Christmas redemption.
A second chance love story. Nice story.
3.5 stars
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Lynn Kerstan is a former college professor, folksinger, professional bridge player, and nun.
Her first book, A Spirited Affair, published in 1993, was a double RITA finalist. In 1996, she took home a prestigious RITA Award for Gwen's Christmas Ghost, written with Indianapolis resident Alicia Rasley via E-Mail. A pioneer of on-line collaboration, she had previously collaborated with Rasley and Juli...more
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Her first book, A Spirited Affair, published in 1993, was a double RITA finalist. In 1996, she took home a prestigious RITA Award for Gwen's Christmas Ghost, written with Indianapolis resident Alicia Rasley via E-Mail. A pioneer of on-line collaboration, she had previously collaborated with Rasley and Juli...more
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