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Snuggle up with these three Regency tales
Christmas Cinderella by Elizabeth Rolls
Handsome country rector Alex Martindale dreams of kissing his spirited schoolmistress and never having to stop…. With some mistletoe, he may just get his wish!
Finding Forever at Christmas by Bronwyn Scott
At the yule ball, Catherine Emerson receives a proposal from the man she thought she wa ...more
Christmas Cinderella by Elizabeth Rolls
Handsome country rector Alex Martindale dreams of kissing his spirited schoolmistress and never having to stop…. With some mistletoe, he may just get his wish!
Finding Forever at Christmas by Bronwyn Scott
At the yule ball, Catherine Emerson receives a proposal from the man she thought she wa ...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
October 22nd 2013
by Harlequin
(first published January 1st 2013)
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Averaged out to 3.5 stars
What a nice surprise! This anthology gave me the opportunity to read three short stories by authors I had never tried.
Coming in at first place was Bronwyn Scott's FINDING FOREVER AT CHRISTMAS about a childhood acquaintance returning home to find love with the most unlikely person. Almost 4 stars.
In a close second, Elizabeth Rolls' CHRISTMAS CINDERELLA has a minister offering a job to a young lady in need of assistance. 3 1/2 stars.
Lastly was Margaret McPhee's THE CAPTAI ...more
What a nice surprise! This anthology gave me the opportunity to read three short stories by authors I had never tried.
Coming in at first place was Bronwyn Scott's FINDING FOREVER AT CHRISTMAS about a childhood acquaintance returning home to find love with the most unlikely person. Almost 4 stars.
In a close second, Elizabeth Rolls' CHRISTMAS CINDERELLA has a minister offering a job to a young lady in need of assistance. 3 1/2 stars.
Lastly was Margaret McPhee's THE CAPTAI ...more

DNF - 5 stars for Elizabeth Rolls story, DNF the other two as they failed to hold my interest. I’ve decided I’m going to disengage from the news for the Christmas season and enjoy lighter seasonal reads or favorite rereads.
I’ve read a few stories by Rolls over the years after she was recommended to me by a romance reading GR friend and she never disappoints. Her heroes are more beta than alpha but decent, quiet men of strong character- nice for a change! In Christmas Cinderella a handsome young ...more
I’ve read a few stories by Rolls over the years after she was recommended to me by a romance reading GR friend and she never disappoints. Her heroes are more beta than alpha but decent, quiet men of strong character- nice for a change! In Christmas Cinderella a handsome young ...more

Christmas Cinderella - Elizabeth Rolls
Handsome country rector Alex Martindale dreams of kissing his spirited schoolmistress and never having to stop.... With some mistletoe, he may just get his wish.
Loved this sweet Cinderella story. Polly is the poor relation in a local family. When she hears that Alex is looking for a teacher for the new parish school, she goes to him and asks for the job. Alex had been looking for a man for the job, but when he realizes the desperate straits Polly is in, he g ...more
Handsome country rector Alex Martindale dreams of kissing his spirited schoolmistress and never having to stop.... With some mistletoe, he may just get his wish.
Loved this sweet Cinderella story. Polly is the poor relation in a local family. When she hears that Alex is looking for a teacher for the new parish school, she goes to him and asks for the job. Alex had been looking for a man for the job, but when he realizes the desperate straits Polly is in, he g ...more

I always look forward to Harlequin Historical's Christmas anthology and this years did not disappoint! Featuring some of my favorite authors: Elizabeth Rolls, Bronwyn Scott and Margaret McPhee. My favorite out of all three works was the story of Alex and Polly, but that's mostly because I have a soft spot for stories where teachers or governesses find true love! It was a delightful spin on a Cinderella-type plot and I adored it to no end. I also very much enjoyed Bronwyn Scott and Margaret McPhe
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5 stars to Bronwyn scott's story.
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Fun, Regency romance escapism. An anthology of three novellas set during or mentioning Christmas. I liked the first one best, Christmas Cinderella, about a school mistress and the village rector. That one was worth 5 stars.

This book included three novellas.
41/2 stars
Christmas Cinderella by Elizabeth Rolls
Setting: England. Date not given, but probably Regency period.
Polly is an orphan whose inheritance was stolen. It had been planned since she was a child that she would marry her cousin, Tom. Of course, when her inheritance disappeared, so did the possibility of a betrothal and marriage. After 2 years as a governess, she is now living on the charity of Tom's family. The rector of the village church, Alex, and the l ...more
41/2 stars
Christmas Cinderella by Elizabeth Rolls
Setting: England. Date not given, but probably Regency period.
Polly is an orphan whose inheritance was stolen. It had been planned since she was a child that she would marry her cousin, Tom. Of course, when her inheritance disappeared, so did the possibility of a betrothal and marriage. After 2 years as a governess, she is now living on the charity of Tom's family. The rector of the village church, Alex, and the l ...more

Ok, so I'm a little behind.
A Sparkling of Christmas Magic is a sweet anthology with a couple of pretty good short stories in it.
First of all, my favorite in the group is Christmas Cinderella, by Elizabeth Rolls. It revolves around a handsome rector, Alex, and Polly, the new schoolmistress. Polly is, of course, Cinderella and she has the requisite nasty relatives that all Cinderella's have. She just doesn't have the singing mice. Anyway, our Polly is a delightful, spirited heroine and the perfec ...more
A Sparkling of Christmas Magic is a sweet anthology with a couple of pretty good short stories in it.
First of all, my favorite in the group is Christmas Cinderella, by Elizabeth Rolls. It revolves around a handsome rector, Alex, and Polly, the new schoolmistress. Polly is, of course, Cinderella and she has the requisite nasty relatives that all Cinderella's have. She just doesn't have the singing mice. Anyway, our Polly is a delightful, spirited heroine and the perfec ...more

Every now and then it's a good idea just to let your brain relax with a book that offers nothing intense, nothing too deep. Such is the case with Christmas romances. Christmas Regency romances are usually the best of these, and for the most part, this book could have been numbered among those. A Sprinkling of Christmas Magic is a series of three short stories, from three well known authors.
In the first, Christmas Cinderella, Alex Martindale is lonely at Christmastime, and decides he needs an as ...more
In the first, Christmas Cinderella, Alex Martindale is lonely at Christmastime, and decides he needs an as ...more

This is a fun group of Regency novellas with a Christmas theme. It's nice to have stories you can read quickly during this busy time of year or to get you in the mood for Christmas any time.
In Christmas Cinderella, the heroine is being ignored by her relations now that she's lost her fortune. They'll only tolerate her if she does their bidding as basically an unpaid servant. Talk about a Cinderella complex! The local vicar needs a schoolteacher for the new school, but he certainly wasn't plannin ...more
In Christmas Cinderella, the heroine is being ignored by her relations now that she's lost her fortune. They'll only tolerate her if she does their bidding as basically an unpaid servant. Talk about a Cinderella complex! The local vicar needs a schoolteacher for the new school, but he certainly wasn't plannin ...more

Christmas Cinderella by Elizabeth Rolls
Handsome country rector Alex Martindale dreams of kissing his spirited schoolmistress and never having to stop…. With some mistletoe, he may just get his wish!
Finding Forever at Christmas by Bronwyn Scott
At the yule ball, Catherine Emerson receives a proposal from the man she thought she wanted—but a kiss from his mysterious, darkly handsome brother unleashes a deeper desire….
The Captain's Christmas Angel by Margaret McPhee
Returning to England for Chri ...more
Handsome country rector Alex Martindale dreams of kissing his spirited schoolmistress and never having to stop…. With some mistletoe, he may just get his wish!
Finding Forever at Christmas by Bronwyn Scott
At the yule ball, Catherine Emerson receives a proposal from the man she thought she wanted—but a kiss from his mysterious, darkly handsome brother unleashes a deeper desire….
The Captain's Christmas Angel by Margaret McPhee
Returning to England for Chri ...more

I love to read Christmas novellas all year round, but I can't say I found all these so entertaining.
I admit to being an Elizabeth Rolls' fan. The "Christmas Cinderella" worked well in the shorter format (maybe not so much if it were a full novel). Alex and Polly were an engaging H/h and Aunt Eliot the perfect "wicked step-mother."
"Finding Forever at Christmas" suffered from what was likely poor editing. For example: "This, one," Finn called out after looking over several possible logs.
Then la ...more
I admit to being an Elizabeth Rolls' fan. The "Christmas Cinderella" worked well in the shorter format (maybe not so much if it were a full novel). Alex and Polly were an engaging H/h and Aunt Eliot the perfect "wicked step-mother."
"Finding Forever at Christmas" suffered from what was likely poor editing. For example: "This, one," Finn called out after looking over several possible logs.
Then la ...more

Christmas Cinderella by Elizabeth Rolls
4/5
Very sweet.
Finding Forever at Christmas by Bronwyn Scott
4/5
The Captain's Christmas Angel by Margaret McPhee
1.5/5
One cliché after another. The 0.5 star is because I did finish it, but only because I wanted to see if she would be pregnant because that would just be the final cliché. And the Hogmanay bit was a nice touch. Brought down the whole average of the anthology. Too bad.
Whole anthology 3.5/5 ...more
4/5
Very sweet.
Finding Forever at Christmas by Bronwyn Scott
4/5
The Captain's Christmas Angel by Margaret McPhee
1.5/5
One cliché after another. The 0.5 star is because I did finish it, but only because I wanted to see if she would be pregnant because that would just be the final cliché. And the Hogmanay bit was a nice touch. Brought down the whole average of the anthology. Too bad.
Whole anthology 3.5/5 ...more

I enjoyed this series of three tales for Christmas. I had no expectations going in, since these were all new authors for me.
The first tale was sweet. This is probably the best written of the tales.
The second had one glaring editorial error that annoyed me but was otherwise my favorite of the trio.
The third one was more high-adventure-y and therefore a bit less my style, but good if that's your thing. ...more
The first tale was sweet. This is probably the best written of the tales.
The second had one glaring editorial error that annoyed me but was otherwise my favorite of the trio.
The third one was more high-adventure-y and therefore a bit less my style, but good if that's your thing. ...more

Christmas Cinderella by Elizabeth Rolls - This was a lovely read. Alex & Polly are so well suited. Polly found her Prince Charming....and he is charming and very sweet. An enjoyable read.
4.5*
Finding Forever by Bronwyn Scott - An enjoyable HEA read. Loved Finn...so sensitive.
4*
The Captain's Christmas Angel by Margaret McPhee - My least favourite, but still a good story. A very pleasant read. Aahh, love at sea!
3.5*
Overall 4* ...more
4.5*
Finding Forever by Bronwyn Scott - An enjoyable HEA read. Loved Finn...so sensitive.
4*
The Captain's Christmas Angel by Margaret McPhee - My least favourite, but still a good story. A very pleasant read. Aahh, love at sea!
3.5*
Overall 4* ...more

"Three lovely stories set around the holiday season are short and sweet, focusing on the magic that emanates from the spirit of the season and not enchantment itself. With everything from old friends to intrigue and danger, this trio of tales is just what readers want during this hectic time of year." RT Book Reviews
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Three short novels
All were okay, not much substance to them and the reference to Christmas was barely there. If you're looking for short and quick, these novels will do it. ...more
All were okay, not much substance to them and the reference to Christmas was barely there. If you're looking for short and quick, these novels will do it. ...more

Jan 12, 2014
Monique
rated it
really liked it
Shelves:
2014,
christmas,
fiction,
history,
romance,
romance-regency,
2017,
historical-romance,
novella,
pirates
Nice collection.

Dec 25, 2014
Karen
added it
Fun holiday read

Aw, I wish I'd bought this one instead of library-ing it. The first was my favorite, the second great and okay, the third one I sped through. Boats aren't my thing. But I really loved the first one.
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Oct 08, 2015
Jayne
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
regancy-christmas-romance
Loved the first and last story, but the middle one as set in 1838 which can't be classed as a Regency Christmas story. Enjoyed it though x
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