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The Christmas Bride : A sweet, Regency-era story of forgiveness, redemption and love. Kindle Edition

by Anne Gracie (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,133 ratings
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A chance meeting on a dark highway, a wounded heroine, a hero-in-waiting and Christmas . . . When Blake Ashton reluctantly returns to England for a business meeting—his first visit in ten years—he learns his partners are getting ready for a big family Christmas in the country. Ash wants none of that. He has just one plan in mind—to show his face, then immediately return to his free and easy life in the Far East. Making his way to Devon on a freezing dark night, he's accosted on the road by a footpad. Shots are exchanged and to Ash's horror he discovers he's accidentally wounded a girl. Ash can't leave her bleeding in the road, so he stays and tends her. Charlotte Underwood, in hiding from an unscrupulous guardian, is battling to support herself and her little brother. Wounded, and helpless in the hands of this handsome stranger, Charley soon realizes her heart is in danger from him too. Swept into a family Christmas with Max and Abby Davenham, and Abby's 'sisters of the heart'—not to mention their imperious aunt, Lady Beatrice—Charley finds the friendship and support her lonely heart craves. And as his feelings for Charley grow, Ash is forced to face up to his own past, and the reason he left England in the first place.
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"I love this novella. It has all the wonderful Gracie trademarks--a heroine in trouble, a hero who can help her but not himself, and lovely, lovely romance with the added fun of children, brides, and a duck. For extra reading pleasure, we also have a glimpse of the Chance sisters from a previous series and a great manor house Christmas holiday! It's just a perfect confection for a cozy evening by the fire (or for those down under, a day at the beach)." Patricia Rice (Author)

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Anne Gracie spent her childhood and youth on the move, thanks to her father's job which took them around the world. The roving life taught her that humor and love are universal languages and that favorite books can take you home, wherever you are. Anne started her first novel while backpacking solo around the world, writing by hand in notebooks. Published by Harlequin, Berkley USA and Penguin Australia, her regency-era romances are national bestsellers in the USA, have won many awards, been translated into more than eighteen languages and include Japanese manga editions (which she thinks is very cool). A lifelong advocate of universal literacy, Anne also writes books for adults just learning to read. Visit her on: www.annegracie.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08MBSNHBK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gracie Enterprises (November 9, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 9, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3562 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 170 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0645015113
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Anne Gracie writes fun, heartwarming regency-era romances for Berkley, USA. She's a national bestselling author in the USA, a five time RITA finalist and her books have won a number of awards, both in the USA and Australia. Her books have been translated into 17 languages. In the past two years she was voted "Favorite Australian Romance Author" by the Australian Romance Readers Association.

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Lu
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely story about forgiving oneself and opening up for being forgiven and loved.
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020
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A lovely Christmas tale of family and love

The Christmas Bride is a lovely story about forgiving oneself and opening up for being forgiven and loved.

I am a big fan of the Chance Sisters series and could not miss the chance to read this Christmas story.

Blake Ashton, aka Ash, was a favorite of mine from other books in the series. He was a little ruthless and unattainable and utterly irresistible.

Ash ran away from England after having ruined his family and did not return for ten years. Forced to go to London to meet his business partners, he planned to attend the meeting and immediately return to the Far East.

Unforeseen circumstances delayed his journey, and he arrived too late to attend the meeting in London. His partners had already gone to the country for Christmas, and Ash had no choice but to follow.

On the way to Davenham Hall, his business partner’s estate in Devon, Ash was attacked by a footpad and accidentally shot him in the arm. When checking for the man’s vitals, he realized it was actually a young woman.

Charlotte ‘Smith’ Underwood and her brother Toby were in dire straights, and stealing someone on the road was their last resource.

The novella is romantic, and the side characters are lovely, especially Charlotte’s 10yo brother Toby and his pet duck Hannabelle.

My favorite thing about the book was the heartfelt friendship between Ash and Toby. It showed, more than anything else, Ash’s real character.

Ash was so enchanting but at the same time so convinced that he was not good enough and did not deserve to stay with those he loved.

Charlotte is so worthy of becoming an honorary Chance Sister. Like the others, she was strong-willed, brave, and incredibly protective of those she loved.

The plot is very well developed for a novella and overall a delight to read.

Highly recommended!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Charming
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2020
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I would have given 5 stars, except I was too sorry to see the story end. I love this series and am delighted to have found Anne Gracie. I love the interconnected stories in my favorite time period. I recommend anything you find from this author.
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PJ Ausdenmore
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming Historical Holiday Treat
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2020
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It's not an easy task to write a 125-page novella that gives me the emotion, context, and multi-layered characters of a full-length novel but that's exactly what Anne Gracie has accomplished in The Christmas Bride.

First, let me say how incredibly excited I was to discover Gracie had set this story within her Chance Sisters universe. I adore those characters and have always wanted to know what happened to Blake "Ash" Ashton, the partner in Flynn & Co. who refused to return to England. He was somewhat of a mysterious secondary character who was begging for his story to be told.

One of the things I most enjoy about Anne Gracie's novels are her beautifully developed characters and they are on full display in this novella. No cardboard cutouts here. Each character is well formed and wonderfully layered. Charley (Charlotte), Ash, and Charley's younger brother, Toby are the stars of the story but Lady Beatrice, the Chance sisters, their partners, and Ash's family all contribute in meaningful ways.

The Christmas Bride is the best kind of Christmas gift, a story brimming with humor, hope, forgiveness, redemption, family, and love. It made me laugh, shed a few tears, and smile with happiness. I have a feeling it's going to be one of those quick, holiday comfort reads I turn to again and again. Fans of the Chance sisters will delight in revisiting their favorite characters while readers new to the series should be able to enjoy The Christmas Bride on its own.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Last of Bride Series
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
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Last but not least. Beautiful heartwarming story. Two troubled souls meet. After facing difficult odds, they find out what is really important and fall in love. A wonderful Christmas story. Anyone that enjoys Regency era romance will love this.
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OLT
3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and full of good will toward others.
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2020
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I'm a kinda, usta-be fan of Anne Gracie. She's been writing historical romances for maybe two decades now, with HRs such as TALLIE'S KNIGHT and GALLANT WAIF as some of her first efforts. Well, she's a hit-or-miss author for me, but I have enjoyed a few of the books of her Perfect series about the Merridew sisters and also one or two of the Chance Sisters series.

This Christmas novella belongs to the Chance Sisters series and you'll find several of the main characters from the four full-length books as secondary characters here. So if you like the series, I'm sure you'll find this to be a heartwarming addition.

I found it to be an okay read. There are a few heartwarming moments, I guess, with themes of human kindness, forgiveness, and redemption. And the characters are all fine people. Not a villain in sight. But it is very unexceptional and rather derivative and nothing in it surprised or really delighted me.

YMMV. If you are a faithful fan of Anne Gracie's books, you'll probably like this more than I did, if only for the opportunity to reconnect with old friends of the Chance series. Since I'm not such a big fan, I was underwhelmed by the whole predictable story.

(BTW, the hero of this is named Blake Ashton. This story takes place in 1800s England. The name Blake was obviously around then and even centuries before, but as a surname. [William Blake, for example.] You'd be hard put to find someone with the first name Blake at that time.)
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Kate
5.0 out of 5 stars Anne Gracie does it again
Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2023
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I like Gracie's novels and had read the four Chance sisters books, so was delighted to find this one. It contained unexpected situations and the usual romance.
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Mrs. D. Mountford
5.0 out of 5 stars charming story of love conquering all
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2023
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A seamless story of lovely characters, the two main ones saving each other from the darkness in their lives and helping a small boy to reach his potential.
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Beatrix Fitze
5.0 out of 5 stars Give me more
Reviewed in Germany on March 14, 2021
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Anne Gracie is a new author for me and I’m delighted to have found her. Believable characters and an excellent sense of place draw me right into this, the second story I’ve read. It won’t be the last, Anne Gracie is on my list of default authors now and I’m looking forward to reading everything she’s written!
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Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Christmas reading
Reviewed in Italy on December 14, 2020
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After reading the Chance’s series I was dearly waiting for Blake Ashton’s story! A warming Christmas story, although brief, I enjoyed it immensely, of course I think it must be read!
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@LollyRussell
5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful Regency romance
Reviewed in Australia on July 17, 2021
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This delightful Christmas novella, part of The Chance Sisters series, is filled with bravery and derring-do and emotional courage. Anne Gracie has written it with her trademark humour and insight. In addition to a kind and handsome hero and feisty heroine, there are old friends, precocious eight-year-olds and duck named Hannibelle (not for eating). I loved it.
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