jjares reviewed on 6/22/2015 + 3429 more book reviews

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This trio of Regency short stories will enchant most readers; each is charming in its own way.

SCARLET RIBBONS (Lyn Stone) - Capt. Alexander Napier has been invited to Michael Harlowes home for Christmas. Napier was seriously injured and military doctors dont hold out any promise that he will walk again.

When they arrive, Napier meets Michaels sister, Amalie, who had an accident with a horse; she cannot walk. Doctors say there is no reason for her not to be able to walk.

CHRISTMAS PROMISE (Carla Kelly) -This is a very touching story about the captain of a warship at the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Capt. Faulk was in love with Ianthe Mears, who married his best friend, Jim Mears. However, Jim was killed ten years ago, with Capt. Faulk by his side.

By coincidence, Faulk runs into Mears 2 children and helps them get home. Ianthe invites Faulk to spend the Christmas holidays with her family.

A LITTLE CHRISTMAS (Gail Ranstrom) The grieving relatives of Oliver Pettibone have gathered at Windsong mansion. It is Christmas; Oliver has died on his way home to Windsong (from America).

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