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I am so happy that this little 'phoenix' story has found its place in the sun. I say 'phoenix' because it seems to had multiple reincarnations - beginning as a short story (A PERSON OF NO CONSQUENCE) and expanded into a novella for a Christmas anthology (TWELVE ROGUES OF CHRISTMAS) as NINE YEARS 'TIL CHRISTMAS. And now here it is, standing by itself with a gorgeous new cover... my little regency Christmas romance... A CHRISTMAS LOVE REDEEMED - a second chance at love story with a touch of Cinderella! It is release day and you will find it as an ebook only at all your favourite ebook retailers. A CHRISTMAS LOVE REDEEMED February 1816: Fabien, Comte de Mont Clair, once a highly decorated officer of the exiled Napoleon, cuts a dashing swathe through a London society ball, his eyes only for the glittering ladies of the ‘ton’. His heart jolts at the sight of a woman sitting in a shadowed corner. Not just any woman, but one he would have once given the world for.
For Hannah, Lady Trevan, catering to the spoiled darlings of the ton as a humble chaperone is nothing compared to the pain she suffered at the hands of her late husband. Alone and impoverished, she is a person of no consequence but once, a long time ago, she sacrificed her world for the dashing Comte de Mont Clair. Now all she can do is hope that he may glance her way…  It is always a pleasure to take tea with the genteel ladies of the Bluestocking Belles. Seven lovely ladies with a taste for all things Regency which is where the similarity ends. They all write very different books but occasionally they get together and collaborate on a delightful anthology of Regency Romance short stories. And I am delighted to welcome Miss Nicole Zoltack to talk about some Regency Christmas traditions and introduce us to HOLLY AND HOPEFUL HEARTS... (25% of proceeds are going to charity) Christmas in the Regency EraThere’s something magical about the idea of falling in love during the holiday season. No one knows that better than the Bluestocking Belles, a group of seven Regency authors, who have released a second Christmas romance boxed set for you all to enjoy. The great Jane Austen wrote “Merry Christmas” to her sister Cassandra one year—yes, Merry Christmas and not Happy Christmas. But while that phrase remains used today, carols were not sung back then, at least not outside of church. There were groups who would go from house to house, wassailing, singing songs that begged for drink, food, and money. Can you imagine going to your neighbor’s house and singing a song begging for food? Houses were decorated with greenery but never earlier than on Christmas Eve because it was considered unlucky to. If you wished to have luck, then be sure to be the first one to sit on the felled Yule log before it went in the fireplace. But the log would be the only tree in the house. That’s right—no Christmas trees! That wasn’t a tradition until later. The same with gift giving, although some sources do mention that children may be given a new toy. Speaking of greenery, don’t forget the misteltoe! And be sure to pluck a berry after stealing a kiss. Once all the berries were plucked, no more kisses were to be had. Might be a good time to go looking for another bough of mistletoe… It’s fun to turn back the years and realize that some things were different, but some things remain the same. What traditions do you enjoy at Christmastime? Answer and you’ll be in the running to win an ebook of Joy to the World, my contribution to the Belle’s boxed set last year. Love Nicole http://nicolezoltack.com/ Holly and Hopeful HeartsThe Bluestocking Belles' 2016 Holiday Boxed Set When the Duchess of Haverford sends out invitations to a Yuletide house party and a New Year’s Eve ball at her country estate, Hollystone Hall, those who respond know that Her Grace intends to raise money for her favorite cause and promote whatever marriages she can. Eight assorted heroes and heroines set out with their pocketbooks firmly clutched and hearts in protective custody. Or are they? The Bluestocking Belles are proud to present eight never before published novellas centered on the Duchess of Haverford's ball. Her favorite cause is also one dear to the hearts of the Bluestocking Belles, women's education. 25% of all proceeds will be donated to the Malala Fund. Genre: Regency romance, historical romance, holiday romance Heat rating: G-PG13 Buy Links: Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2eifO1g Amazon UK: http://ow.ly/ZMuH3049ELM Amazon Australia: http://ow.ly/TczG3049EQ2 Amazon Canada: http://ow.ly/IERm3049EYM Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/664559 Kobo: http://ow.ly/Vx1n304jGzj Barnes & Noble: http://ow.ly/LqCI304jGuS iBooks: http://ow.ly/JcSI304jGWE About the Bluestocking BellesThe Bluestocking Belles, the “BellesInBlue”, are seven very different writers united by a love of history and a history of writing about love. From sweet to steamy, from light-hearted fun to dark tortured tales full of angst, from London ballrooms to country cottages to the sultan’s seraglio, one or more of us will have a tale to suit your tastes and mood. Come visit us at http://bluestockingbelles.net and kick up your bluestockinged heels!
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