The commonality for all these stories Balthazar’s Inn, a tavern the characters come upon to stay, pass through, or have a surprise meeting.

The Earl of Christmas Past by Kerrigan Byrne—This story is about James’s brother John de Lohr-the ghost haunting the tavern, taking place about 150 ish years after his death at the Battle of Culloden. John and Vanessa’s story was an unexpected delight! We had histories, personalities, and wicked chemistry! And then the twist I didn’t see coming...well played.

Fiona and the Three Wise Highlanders by Jennifer Ashley—This is a Christmas story Ian Mackenzie tells his children, leading to an interesting debate at the end. Fiona and Stuart’s second chance romance was on the sweet side with authentic emotions.

The Earl in Winter by Kathryn Le Veque
One Knight’s Stand-Tanya Anne Crosby
The Legend of a Rogue-Darcy Burke
The Highlander Who Stole Christmas-Eliza Knight

I received an advance reader copy from Netgalley/Dragonblade Publishing and this is my honest review.