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Ann's Angel: (A Regency Christmas short story) (School of Enlightenment) Kindle Edition

by Maggie Sims (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
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A secret crush she must reveal... or lose her Christmas angel forever.

December 1812—London
Two courtesans looking to get out of the game...

Ann Dockree wants this Christmas to be her last as a courtesan, but learning that her latest investment did not return the expected funds crushes her. Especially since her dearest friend Mary Hale has enough saved to quit the life and leave London.

But when, only days before Christmas, Mary is hurt at the hands of her so-called benefactor, Ann must care for her. Touching Mary is its own sweet agony, torturing Ann with fantasies of what might be. If only Ann can summon the courage to confess she wants more than friendship with Mary before it is too late.

A warm bath, a compassionate touch, and an unexpected yet longed for taste of pleasure might inspire the Christmas gift that offers happiness to both.

This is a short School of Enlightenment spinoff that can be read as a standalone.
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"...a sensual and sexy Regency read sure to warm you up this holiday season and I highly recommend."
~Becky, founder of The Ton & The Tartans FB Group

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C8BZN35Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 15, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 15, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1381 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

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Maggie Sims

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Maggie Sims began her love affair with romance before her teen years, drawn to the Regency by her mum’s British influence. In her twenties, she did her best to live the Carrie Bradshaw life in New York City, albeit with less expensive shoes and more books.

Despite reading hundreds of romance novels in her life, she was still blown away when she met the love of her life, an ex-Marine cinnamon roll with creative woodworking and culinary skills.

Having retired from corporate life, they live in Central Texas and are parents to a varying number of dogs and cats. When not writing, Maggie is a wine enthusiast, a travel junkie, and a romance reading fiend. She also sporadically crochets for KnotsofLove.org and does just enough exercise for that second glass of wine at night.

To find out more about Maggie’s latest reads, favorite wines, and travel destinations, sign up for her newsletter at maggiesims.com, and follow her on social media.

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13 global ratings

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Ashleigh
5.0 out of 5 stars Here's to the discovery of the pleasure button.
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024
This is a lovely wee romance that can both break your heart under the circumstances these two women meet and fill it with joy for their HEA.
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Becky
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a lovely story
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot/Storyline: 📖📖📖📖
Feels: 🦋🦋🦋🦋
Emotional Depth: 💔💔💔
Tension: ⚡⚡⚡⚡
Romance: 💞💞💞💞
Sensuality: 💋💋💋💋
Intimate Scene Length: 🍑🍑🍑🍑
Steam Scale (Number of Scenes): 🔥🔥 (2 full scenes in about 30 pages)
Humor: Yes, a bit
Perspective: Third person from Ann’s point of view

Should I read in order?
This novella includes characters from Sims’ School of Enlightenment series (I believe you meet them in book 2, Penelope’s Passion) – you can start the series with the prequel novella by signing up for her newsletter if you want to start at the beginning (It’s titled Rosalynn’s Rebellion) but this is perfect as a stand alone read.

Basic plot:
Two courtesans have become friends, though neither find desire with men. Mary has saved enough to get out of the profession, but sadly Ann needs more time – and Ann don’t know how can she continue without Mary’s friendship.

Give this a try if you want:
- F/F love story
- Regency time period (1812)
- London setting
- Courtesan heroines
- Friends to lovers
- Working class romance
- Ann is short, about 5’1” and Mary is heavier/full figured
- Unrequited love
- Experienced as courtesans but inexperienced in desire

My thoughts:
I adored this F/F novella so so much!! I have read a couple female love stories in the past but they haven’t grabbed me strongly. This one I could feel the passion between these two and thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Ann is devastated when her investment returns aren’t as much as she hoped. She’s been pining for leaving the profession and also pining for her dear friend Mary. Both are inexperienced in desire, as they’ve always been with men and their passion lies with women and it was beautiful experiencing their blossoming love for each other.

This is a sensual and steamy Regency read sure to warm you up this holiday season and I highly recommend. It’s hard to pack a great story in a short amount of pages but I felt Sims did that here – I loved the characters and was invested in their happiness and the whole thing left a smile on my face.
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Silke
4.0 out of 5 stars Tender awakening
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2023
Ann's Angel is a FF story about two courtesans discovering attraction and love with each other. Connected to The School of Enlightenment series through Penelope's story (Book 2), it can be easily read and enjoyed as a stand-alone. Although the sexy times are steamy, what remains in my mind is the tenderness and care between Ann and Mary. It is very short and so the ending is very abrupt - I would have loved to have learned a bit more about their HEA.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Angel
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2023
Well written, fast paced novella. Full of hot steamy scenes. Ann and Mary are both ladies of the evenings but both are there to earn a living. Both have tried to place their funds into ventures that will earn them more money. Mary has done well for herself so that she can retire but Ann's ventures have not done well for her so she will needs to work longer. They both agree that they really do not like the business and want to leave it behind. They both have a scene that is very steamy. Christmas night, Ann is feeling terrible till Mary shows up and they talk their issues out. They both agree to this new plan and have their happily ever after.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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M. Crum
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and uplifting
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
Ann’s Angel is a very sweet, erotic FF romance between characters from Maggie Sims’ School of Enlightenment series. If you have read the other books in the series you will quickly recognize (and adore) these characters, but if you haven’t, it’s no problem, the story can definitely stand alone. You can’t help but cheer for these characters to find a happy ending as they navigate a world that hasn’t been very kind to them. Enjoy!!
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Melinda Greathouse
5.0 out of 5 stars Ann and Mary
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2023
I “met” Ann and Mary in Penelope’s Passion, and I was happy to read more about them! Ann and Mary are such a sweet couple, and I loved their sexual awakening. I wish it had been longer, but that was my only complaint!

I read an ARC from the author, and this is my honest review.
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AliciaSplendeur
4.0 out of 5 stars Short but sweet
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2023
It is a sweet short story of two women who share a friendship. As they prepare to leave their lives as courtesans behind, their friendship takes a turn that Ann had only dreamed of.
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Jenna McKinley
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot f/f historical romance short
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2023
I was lucky to read an advance copy. It's a hot historical romance short with an f/f couple. The story strikes a great balance between sweet and spicy. I always love a friends-to-lovers trope, and the characters' history provides a great starting point for a shorter work. The appropriately quick pacing makes this very enjoyable to read in one sitting. Highly recommended for some holiday heat!
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Debbie
5.0 out of 5 stars A short but sweet love story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2023
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Ann’s Angel is a short novella with Christmassy vibes about two courtesans who want to retire from entertaining men and live a quiet life.
Mary’s investments have made her enough to be able to move away and live how she wants to. Ann’s investments haven’t gone as well so she will have to work for longer.
Although these two are friends, Ann has had feelings for Mary for a long time. Both women have been courtesans for years so are not as fresh and young as some. Mary feels she has too many curves but Ann loves them.
Their blossoming relationship is put to the test when Ann realises that Mary is leaving soon, before she can afford to leave and doesn’t want Mary to have to wait for her.
Their love for each other is so new but can they live without each other.
This is a lovely f/f romance novella that I wish was longer as I would love to see their adventures together in a time when their relationship wasn’t accepted by society.
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Corinne LaBalme
5.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet
Reviewed in France on June 30, 2023
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While this Christmas story works perfectly as a stand-alone, it's a special treat for fans of Maggie Sims's "School of Enlightenment" series since it provides sweet-and-steamy backstory for two enterprising ladies-of-the-night we already know. It makes a lovely grace note for this colorful Regency saga.
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