The Last Chance Christmas Ball
by Mary Jo Putney; Jo Beverley; Joanna Bourne; Patricia Rice; Nicola Cornick
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Pub Date Sep 29 2015 | Archive Date Nov 30 2015
Kensington Books | Kensington
Description
A chance meeting beneath the mistletoe, a stolen glance across the dance floor—amid the sumptuous delicacies, glittering decorations, and swell of the orchestra, every duchess and debutante, lord and lackey has a hopeful heart. There’s the headstrong heiress who must win back her beloved by midnight—or be wed to another….the spinster whose fateful choice to relinquish love may hold one more surprise for her…a widow yearning to glimpse her long-lost love for even one sweet, fleeting interlude …a charming rake who finds far more than he bargained for. And many other dazzling, romantic tales in this star-studded collection that will fill your heart and spice up your holidays…
A Note From the Publisher
Discover this fabulous Regency Christmas Romance as 8 authors seamlessly weave 8 novellas together over the course of a famed Christmas ball known for it's history of making happy matches!
Advance Praise
Advanced Praise for THE LAST CHANCE CHRISTMAS BALL:
“The bloggers known The Word Wenches return with another collection of holiday novellas seamlessly blended into one wonderful romance. Each author’s unique style and storytelling talents are at their best, gifting readers one scrumptious treat after another. The same plot threads and characters weave in and out of each tale, glowing with the joy and romance of the yuletide.” - RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
“Eight romance authors (collectively known as the Word Wenches) walk into a Regency-era ballroom and wreak fabulous, shimmering holiday mischief all over the place…The characters are smart and attractive and their stories are delicious and appealing.” – Publishers Weekly
“Lighthearted gaiety is gently tempered by misunderstandings and a few more serious issues as these cleverly linked romances unfurl into a unified whole that is poignant, funny, and complex; one of the most engaging anthologies of the season.” – Library Journal STARRED REVIEW
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781617739231 |
| PRICE | $15.00 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Lyn F, Reviewer
This delightful anthology based on Lady Holly's ball succeeded on every level. Each story was unique, but the thread that held each story together was strong. Characters were likeable and tender lessons abounded. This is destined to be a new Christmas classic.
Amanda R, Reviewer
All of the stories in this anthology are very good. This is a traditional regency, which I know some readers will really enjoy, but I like my books a little steamier and passionate. I was very impressed that the authors were able to write a story about a Christmas ball and all of the stories managed to go together.
Very romantic and sweet stories.
Reviewer 21118
Christmas historical romance books are my FAVORITE. I really enjoyed how this one was written. Each author taking a character and developing their personal story and romance, but they all are loosely related. Each authors contribution helps to wrap the whole book up very nicely. I highly recommend this book if you are like me and absolutely adore Christmas romance stories. I'm not really a big fan of novella type stories but these were well rounded full stories that didn't leave you wanting but happy for the characters and their new found love!
*NetGalley gave me this book for free for an honest review*
Jenifer M, Librarian
I was thrilled when I discovered that this was an anthology of entirely new Regency Christmas stories (as so many Christmas collections feature at least one reprint.) I liked that the stories were interconnected and flowed together fairly seamlessly, particularly the ones dealing with Lady Holly's three adult grandchildren. My favorite story of the collection was Anne Gracie's "Mistletoe and Kisses," but I honestly enjoyed pretty much every story in the collection. I'm looking forward to recommending this to the holiday romance readers that I know.
Tracy E, Reviewer
I loved this book! Loved, Loved, Loved it!
Each novella was great and a complete story in itself, yet each story flowed beautifully into the next.
I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite out of the five, if I had to, I would pick My True Love Hath My Heart by Joanna Bourne.
If I had to pick my least favorite story, I would probably choose Miss Finch and the Angel by Jo Beverley - it was good, but seemed more rushed than the other novellas. But even being my least favorite - it is still a 4.5 star read.
I highly recommend this anthology - It is really one of the best I have ever read.
Sissy H, Reviewer
This book is a combination of several different (new) short stories created b some of the best authors. It was very hard to pick a favorite story as they were all so good! I did like the one with the Barron had come back from war only to be hurt by highwaymen. He made it to his old homestead and found it empty besides some "mice" in the walls. But his childhood friend still trying to take care of him when he is sick. She has always cared for him and he was about to find out his home was going to be turned into an orphanage. This is just one of several Christmas stories and all headed to the Last Christmas Ball. A really good and quick read! Loved it!
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