Book Review: The Two Bells of Christmas by Joanna Barker

Christmas is my favorite time of the year. In my opinion, one of the best parts about this season is the literature. Christmas-themed books turn up across genres, and these stories bring in the festive mood so well!

Regency Christmas novellas are among my favorite books to read in this time. I’ve got plenty in my Kindle, and on occasion revisit old favorites.

This year, I read The Two Bells of Christmas by Joanna Barker. A quick read, it gave me that happy romantic feeling, and my day was much better after I finished.

Cassandra and Vivian Bell are identical twins. When they attend a party with the purpose of Vivian finding a husband, this plan is derailed when Vivian falls ill and becomes bedbound as she waits for recovery.

However, Vivian must attend the dinners and parties, lest her intended become interested in the other ladies who have attended vying for his hand. She asks Cassie to go in for her instead and pretend to be her twin, only until she feels better.

This couldn’t possibly go wrong, could it? Could a game of hearts be unwise?

I found the story a bit predictable, but it was enjoyable enough that I did not mind at all. The sweet scenes made me happy. It was exactly the sort of read that I needed on a cold December day.

If you like short, clean, sweet romance, I recommend you give this one a try!