A sweet and engaging story set to Christmas and music. Harmony and David both lovely and so perfect for each other fell in love at first sight. The angst did feel a little forced though and lots of questions were left unanswered in regards to David's family why had they fallen out what happened? I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Only two books in and I am really enjoying this series. I love holiday romances and these have definitely delivered. I really liked Harmony right from the start and was so glad that she found someone who could appreciate her talent and share in her passion for music. As with Jemima in 12 Drummers Drumming, it was clear that Harmony's family did not understand her and made her feel like an outsider in many ways. David is a great leading man. I kind of wish this had been a full length novel so we could have gotten more of his backstory - what did his brother do exactly? will he ever go back to Manchester and take his place in the family business? I was a little upset with Harmony for not performing in the concert. It was such a big deal to her at the beginning and she let a guy stop her from doing something she loved. Other than that, I found this to be a delightful holiday romance!

A sweet & heartwarmingly festive romance!

This was an endearingly sweet read the type enjoyed best while snuggled up under a blanket sipping cinnamon spiced hot chocolate on a winter's evening.
Our shy, perceptive, on the cusp of eighteen, Harmony, in all her innocent naivete, delights as she quietly tugs at your heartstrings. Aptly named - with her natural affinity for the pianoforte and harmonious chemistry with David - it's just lovely to see how the story unfolds as   she blossoms with confidence under the notice of our hero, piccolo virtuoso, David.
One accidental meeting sparks an instanteous soul deep connection and magnetically tunes them, so blindly in their attraction, that you can't help but be swept along.
A gratifyingly charming novella that centres around well formed and colourful characters with mild touches of angst, vulnerability and insecurity, all interwoven with heated moments of intimacy, tenderness and thrumming chemistry and not forgetting a huge dollop of deliciously romantic first love! Rather lovely!

A musical romance, 11 piccolos and all.
I definitely liked this second book in the series. I could definitely be read as a stand alone, but it was nice to see a couple familiar names..

This book had a good amount of holiday tie in and the musical concerts/lessons added something a little different than your typical romance.

Harmony and David's romance was definitely heavy, fast, and full of little misunderstandings. Who knew a music room could be so hot, especially a dark and handsomeman with a little piccolo. A normal society romance this book is not.

I'm excited for book 3 since there are a lot more Fitzroy cousins to get their own romances.

Thank you to Dragonblade and Netgalley for providing me with this ARC for my honest review.

I really loved reading this book! The story was very interesting and wonderfully written. I love all of the characters! I didn't want to put it down until I finished it!!

They had music in common and falling in love was inevitable. Save for her father’s wisdom she would have lost it all. I always enjoy reading about musicians a I am forever in awe of their skills. Emotions and music do go together in perfect harmony, much like this novella.

I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley and leaving my review voluntarily.

Sometimes Father Knows Best:
Harmony is very proficient at playing the pianoforte
At a meeting at her music instructor, she is introduced to the very popular piccolo player David Navarre. He invites shy Harmony to accompany a small group of musicians for an afternoon of playing music It didn't take long for two attractive people to take notice of each other and their lives will now be changed forever.
It is not an altogether smooth road for the young couple.
We will follow them through some emotional situations, a few first love flirtatious meetings and one much more serious that didn't quite end as little Miss Harmony was expecting. I wasn't either. I had an Oh My!
This is an enjoyable love story of two young artists and a supportive family just right for the holiday season.
Mature Reader:
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy for my honest opinion.

A series countdown of the twelve days of Christmas, this short story is of Harmony and David. They are musicians who fall in love at first sound and sight. I received an ARC from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for my honest review.

I absolutely loved Eleven Pipers Piping! What an absolutely lovely Regency Christmas tale! This story was so good that I read it in one evening almost without stopping. I appreciate the ARC from NetGalley. I love everything about this book. I have always been a fan of Bath...ever since having read Persuasion and having visited Bath in person. That Eleven Pipers Piping takes place in Bath, at Christmastime, against a backdrop of the crux of the social scene... music...makes this book another of my favorites. I can definitely imagine myself in those halls, listening to the playing and absorbing Regency life. David and Harmony (perfect names along with Harmony's sister, Joy) are wonderful together! And wow...the romance and chemistry are interestingly and brilliantly written to reflect the musical cadence of the story and writing. So sweet, and these two are so sweet together. David is a dream! Thank you! :)

A lovely and engaging story set to Christmas and music. I was drawn in by Harmony and David both wonderful and so perfect for each other. The story flowed and the romance felt natural and built to a lovely happy ending.

Harmony Fitzroy never expected to fall into the spotlight. Her musical talents finally recognized, despite her shyness she's offered an invitation: to participate in the 1813 Christmas Eve Concert at the Assembly Rooms in Bath. If only a fellow musician hadn't caught her eye, she'd be able to focus on the music. David Navarre is everything Harmony knows she shouldn't go near; a gentleman of dark handsome looks, sparkling wit, and absolutely no money. But David has a secret - one he's left behind in Manchester, a scandal he doesn't want high society in Bath to discover.
The second in this count down to Christmas series featuring the twelve Fitzroy cousins. I really enjoyed this delightful read. Harmony & David are talented musicians & fall hard & fast for each other but secrets & misunderstandings threaten to tear them apart. A well written story which I read in a sitting
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

It Warms Your Heart!

What a beautiful breathtaking novella. I loved the way that both Harmony and David loved and played music and how it portrayed it through the story. Harmony had a loving supportive family while David was keeping a secret about his family. They both met through music and fell in love.

I love the element of the Eleven Pipers Piping throughout the storyline which brings in a beautiful Christmas element. What a joy to read and it lifts the heart.

Thank you Emily for another great story, I can’t wait for the next one in the series.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

"What was love without trust?"

The second installment in The Twelve Days of Christmas series, Eleven Pipers Piping continues the Fitzroy ladies' search for romance in Regency England. Filled with tender moments, this was such a lovely yet passionate story characterized by a beautiful connection and a mutual love for music.

Harmony Fitzroy, a shy young woman lacking confidence in her abilities, receives an invitation to play in a Christmas Eve concert in Bath, finally recognized for the skill she clearly possesses. During her lessons, she meets David Navarre, a handsome and talented musician from Manchester, and the two are drawn to each other instantly, pulling her attention away from music.

There was so much to love about this story. Harmony and David complemented each other perfectly, sharing a beautiful connection filled with passion and emotion. I loved how comfortable they were with each other, opening up in ways neither had before, knowing the other better than they knew themselves. When they finally came together, what they shared burned with a fiery intensity in scenes enhanced with stunning music metaphors.

In a tale of forbidden desire with the risk of scandal and tarnished reputations imminent, secrets and lies resulted in the third act breakup and just the right amount of angst. I loved how Harmony and David learned to trust each other while exposing their vulnerabilities, ultimately bringing the focus of this story to marrying for love while never forgetting the importance of family in influencing our lives. I'm enjoy the dynamics within the Fitzroy family and I'm looking forward to seeing where this series goes next.

** Special thanks to Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Available October 14, 2022. **