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The Unexpected Guest

The Brides of Christmas The Wise Virgin / The Vagabond Knight / The Unexpected Guest
Author: Margaret Moore, Deborah Simmons, Jo Beverley

Three wonderful Christmas romances set in the middle ages. — *** THE WISE VIRGIN by Jo Beverley — The de Grave and de Montelan families have been feuding for generations over the possession of the Bethlehem Banner, which had been carried into Bethlehem by crusading ancestors of both families. The de Graves have it, and the de Montelans think that&... more »#39;s the cause of their neighbors' fame and glory. When Nicolette de Montelan falls in love with Gerald de Grave, there's no hope, but even so, they make love and Nicolette becomes pregnant. Unthinkable, then, that she play the part of the Virgin Mary in the de Montelans' traditional Christmas reenactment. Her impoverished cousin, Joan of Hawes, takes her place, but then it is Joan who is snatched by the great Edmund de Graves, the Golden Lion, trying to save his brother's beloved from disaster.

Forced to hide from pursuit in a cave, neither Edmund nor Joan are pleased with the situation or each other, but through Christmas Eve, they begin to see that they have each found their heart's delight. What hope, though, when a deadly feud stands between them, worsened now by this night's events? Can they find a way to heal ancient wounds and free both families from the prison of hate?

*** THE VAGABOND KNIGHT by Margaret Moore

A lady's quiet Christmas is disrupted by an impertinent, boisterous knight who seeks shelter from a storm. Lady Katherine DuMonde thinks Sir Rafe Bracton is trouble the moment she sees him, but courtesy and duty command that she be a hospitable hostess. As for Rafe, he thinks the lady will enjoy his company, once she thaws. Rafe, however, has seriously underestimated Lady Katherine. She has long told herself she doesn't need any friendly companionship, or anything else a man might offer, especially one as noisy and overwhelming as the undeniably attractive Rafe. Drawn together by circumstances, the couple are forced to confront both their pasts and their future as they discover the most precious gift of all, love.

*** THE UNEXPECTED GUEST by Deborah Simmons

Members of the powerful medieval family of de Burghs are gathering at Campion Castle for their Christmas celebration. But the worst weather in living memory threatens to curtail the festivities until the arrival of a mysterious visitor who changes the course of the holiday -- and their lives.

ISBN-13: 9780373834174
ISBN-10: 0373834179
Publication Date: 12/1/1999
Pages: 377
Rating:

Currently 3.7/5 Stars.

3.7 stars, based on 54 ratings

Publisher: Harlequin
Book Type: Paperback
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Beth S. (Sparkles) - , reviewed The Brides of Christmas: The Wise Virgin / The Vagabond Knight / The Unexpected Guest on 12/16/2006 + 79 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

Good reading if you like medieval history!

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Nancy F. (nhchikadee) reviewed The Brides of Christmas: The Wise Virgin / The Vagabond Knight / The Unexpected Guest on 2/25/2007 + 8 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

This paperback book has three great stories. I liked them all. The three stories introduce you to other great romance writers.

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Sarah V. reviewed The Brides of Christmas: The Wise Virgin / The Vagabond Knight / The Unexpected Guest on 10/13/2010 + 20 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

This was a wonderful light read. Great introduction to 3 authors. :)

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Kayote B. (kayote) reviewed The Brides of Christmas: The Wise Virgin / The Vagabond Knight / The Unexpected Guest on 8/24/2009 + 254 more book reviews

Don't read this book for hot scenes--they are fairly tame.

However, the stories themselves are a lot of fun. The "plots" were entertaining and different. There are three very different yet strong female leads, without being completely unrealistic. (Ok, they are probably unrealistic, but they weren't so far out of middle age women that I couldn't suspend disbelief to enjoy them).

Entertainingly, amusing, happy-ever-after, variety of leads. Just a fun bit of fluff!

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