Isabella witnesses a violent attack and then is kissed by the man who had defended himself. Guy is attracted to Isabella instantly and climbs her pear tree to get to know her better. This love at first sight story is the end of a 12 days of Christmas series. I received an ARC from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for my honest review.

A sensual delight to the end of this lovely Christmas series. Isabella and Guy get up to steamy times and a romance and wonderful story develops. Guy is definitely the kind of Partridge I would want in my pear tree. I enjoyed the whole Fitzroy family and their steamy romances.

A delightful end to this series! A quick and sexy story with the last unmarried Fitzroy girl and a handsome stranger. Great series, I'm looking forward to going back through the earlier books of the Fitzroy's and Emily EK Murdoch's previous books.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Isabella and Guy's story was utterly enchanting. I almost hated to get to the end of it, because it means the series is over, and I have so enjoyed the Fitzroy family. The last installment in this series does not disappoint. Don't miss it!

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The Fitzroy's, Christmas, Happiest of Ending for All:
Wow! to all of the Fitzroy family and their thrillingly passionate love stories.
Even though this is the last book of the series it was filled with lots of sizzling romance, desirous tension between Isabella the last to find love and Guy the flirtatious savior who went to great heights to find her.
A very happy ending for the entire Fitzroy family.
Lots of different emotions throughout the series, along with humor, and lots of romance.
A Bravo! to the author for the ingenious way, she incorporated the titles into the plot in each book.
Adult Advisory:
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy for my honest opinion.

And finally all twelve Fitzroy women are married! This final entry into Emily EK Murdoch's Twelve Days of Christmas series of novellas is a fun and steamy read. It felt like Ms. Murdoch had some leftover steam from some of the previous books and decided to put it all in here. While I don't have a problem with steaminess, the couple here seems to connect over little else. The insta-lust becomes insta-love within days, but there is little interaction beyond the physical. It is hard to see a real connection between Isabella and Guy. The ending to this novella also feels as abrupt as the endings to the previous books in the series, even as Ms. Murdoch closes the circle on a thread that has run through many of the previous stories. I would have like some sort of epilogue featuring a Christmas several years in the future. Good but not great, 3 stars.

Thank you to Dragonblade and NetGalley for an ARC of this title. The opinions herein are my own.

Love and desire at first sight or kiss? A steamy rom-com for the holidays to keep you warm during wintry nights. Last in the series of 12 Christmas novellas but definitely not the least.

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If fun and steamy romance with happy ending makes you tingle, then this series is for you. So decorate your tree, curl up with some delicious cookies and magic yourself some holiday spirit with a copy ofA Partridge in a Pear Tree.

Love At First Kiss

A very pleasing end to this fabulous series! The last of the Fitzroy ladies finds her HEA.

A chance meeting in Bath between Guy and Isabella with just one kiss in the family carriage has Guy falling in love with her.

Isabella was instantly enthralled with him and when he followed her home and climbed the Pear Tree to woo her, their fate was sealed.

Enjoy this beautifully written novella, full of passion, steam, instant love, a man who knows what he wants and goes after it, a few surprises and of course the family get together at Christmas with all the children.

Although you can read this book as a standalone romance, I would definitely recommend reading all in the series to get a feel of each romance with all the love and emotion Emily puts into all her writing.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

"In the Fitzroy family, every Christmas must have a little scandal."

What a lovely way to end the series! Isabella Fitzroy met Guy Partridge by chance while visiting Bath and she was drawn to him instantly. A stolen kiss and a promise to see her again led to Guy daring to climb the pear tree outside Isabella's bedchamber, making A Partridge in a Pear Tree a completely original take on the final day of Christmas. Isabella was entranced by Guy and the effect he had on her, the feeling mutual, and desire sparked between them as they could do nothing but surrender to their attraction. Isabella's dreams and fantasies were coming to life right before her eyes.

I loved how everything about Isabella and Guy was forbidden, everything from his climbing in her window to them not having been formally introduced to a very steamy carriage ride. It was scandalous and sexy, deliciously steamy, and I loved every minute of it! The give and take of pleasure, gentle teasing and words of seduction pulled me into their story and I felt the depth of their passion and connection. Guy was the perfect combination of gentleman and rake, going after what he wanted, giving even more in return, but never pushing Isabella too far. I loved the power Isabella had over him and how she affected him so deeply. And I loved how he brought out Isabella's wild and rebellious side, infusing her with a sense of boldness she never had before.

Hidden secrets added a twist to their relationship and I would have liked to see that explored further with a little more angst. But I loved the way Isabella grew more confident in what she had to offer as she lost her innocence and embraced her relationship with Guy completely. There was so much truth in the way they looked at each other, straight through to their souls with a love that was all-consuming and so real. They evoked intimacy and vulnerability in each other, transforming love at first sight into hopes for the future. As one of the last Fitzroys to find her HEA, I loved how much joy Isabella brought to her family as they all celebrated her finding love. The family dynamics and the strength of the love and affection within Isabella's family added to this heartwarming story. A few unexpected surprises ended the series and brought the entire family together for a Christmas filled with love and happiness.

** Special thanks to Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Available December 23, 2022. **

Not gonna lie, I’m kind of upset that this series has come to an end. I’ve enjoyed reading each book and following the shenanigans of the Fitzroy family.

And with this book, 𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗔 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘, Isabella Fitzroy gets her much deserved happily ever after! I enjoyed watching Guy sweep Isabella off her feet. From their first meeting to the very end, they shared incredible chemistry and kept me glued to my kindle.

I’m giving this entire series the judy.ann.loves.books stamp of approval, TBR and Enjoy!