Taming of the Duke Emily Royal

Once upon a Winter’s Tale Anna St. Claire

Her Tempestuous Duke Elizabeth Keysian

The Sixth Henry Caroline Warfield

What the False Heart Doth Know Elizabeth Ellen Carter

The Duke’s Lost Love Ruth A. Casie

The Merry Wife of Wyndmere C.H. Admirand

Loving Lysander Charlotte Wren

Much Ado about a Storme Sandra Sookoo

A Midwinter Night’s Dream Anna Markland

Ten novellas from some of my favourite authors, each is a quick read, they all have charming characters & some are linked to the authors’ series. My favourites are Merry Wife of Wyndmere, The Sixth Henry & Much Ado about a Storme all three were a complete delight. These novellas are perfect for whiling away a couple of hours
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

Another great collection of novellas from Dragonblade! This collection gave the authors the challenge of adapting a Shakespeare story. All of the stories were very enjoyable and creative. Here's a quick summary:

The Taming of the Duke (E. Royal) - this was probably my favorite in the collection. I've very quickly come to like Emily Royal's characters and writing style. Loved Catherine right away and was so glad she was given a complex background to explain her protectiveness toward her sister. I also really liked that Dax was interested in Cat before being offered the bet with Lucian. This entire story was pretty much perfection from start to finish. In addition, I read Hardwick and Beatrice's story after I read this but going back it so nice to see how happy they still were.

Once Upon a Winter's Tale (A. St. Claire) - This certainly started off on a bleak note, but warmed up after the passage of time. I wish there had been more about why Wharton was so fixated on having a son - his nephew seemed like a good man and heir so it wasn't about keeping him from the title. He also missed out on a pretty great daughter in Brianna. The romance between her and Albert was really sweet.

Her Tempestuous Duke (E. Keysian) - Parys makes for an interesting and mysterious hero. I loved his animal friends as they opened the story to some humorous moments. I liked that Minerva didn't cower before Parys and made him stop and think about his actions. I'm not sure I completely believed Anthony's explanation for what had happened - if he had just been thinking of Minerva's safety at that time why was he plotting with his servants to try to kill Parys when they were locked up? The happy ending was definitely earned.

The Sixth Henry (C. Warfield) - This may be the most light-hearted of all the tales. I loved the interactions between Henry and Margaret - they had great banter. At first I was greatly disappointed with Margaret's actions when she stole the rose clipping, but I forgave her once it was clear she wasn't doing it so her family would win.

What the False Heart Doth Know (E.E. Carter) - This story did not go in the direction I was expecting, but I found I did not mind in the end. Once it was discovered why Anthony had broken Sapphira's heart you realized how much he loved her and what he was willing to do to protect her. Although I did feel bad for Lady Elizabeth (afterall, she had not done anything wrong) I think in the end she was saved from a marriage that would not have made her happy.

The Duke's Lost Love (R. Casie) - Although I really enjoyed the romance building between Anne and Fitzhugh I was really left wondering what had occurred between the other ladies and gentlemen left behind at the house. I'm really hoping we get their stories at some point.

The Merry Wife of Wyndmere (C.H. Admirand) - I've read a few stories from this series, but not Persephone and Jared's so I didn't have the necessary knowledge of what had occurred previously regarding their twin babies. Not having known them prior to this story made it somewhat difficult to fully engage with it. This is probably the most serious of those in the collection.

Loving Lysander (C. Wren) - This is probably the saddest story in the collection, mostly because I couldn't help but feel bad for Catherine and Lysander for all the years they lost. It was pretty clear where the backstory was going and that Lysander was also a victim here. It speaks highly of his love for Catherine that as soon as he was free to pursue her he did so that he could tell her that he loved her. I don't blame Catherine for walking away from his attempt to reconcile, but was glad that she didn't totally shut him out and was willing to go to him once she knew the truth for sure. That final chapter is the stuff romance novels are made for.

Much Ado About a Storme (S. Sookoo) - This was a bit of a departure from many of the historical romance stories out there in that the main characters are older and looking for love the second time around. A sweet story about moving on and realizing you're never too old to fall in love again.

A Midwinter Night's Dream (A. Markland) - Thank goodness for the magical beliefs of the young. Had it not been for Edwina, it's very possible that Theo and Dolly would never have had the courage to admit their feelings for one another. I'm not usually a big fan of the governess/employer romance, but since she wasn't truly a governess I'll make an exception here.

4 stars


There were some great stories in this Anthology. I liked the ones from Caroline Warfield, Anna Markland, and C H Admirand. I think anyone familiar with Shakespeares plays will relish the abstractions.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A fun anthology for the Christmas season from some of my favourite authors and one new one to me. These are always a good read and a good way of finding new authors if you don't know some of them.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Great Winter Reads

An enjoyable anthology from ten amazing authors, each bringing a short Winter novella which features a Duke.

All romantic to fill your heart with joy and the odd one with a little sadness but all with a HEA!

Sit down, chill out and enjoy these recommended reads!

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

Ten delightful and entertaining novels by some of the best authors make this a heartwarming Christmas read. I enjoyed each and every novella, some of them lighthearted and others a little bit sad, but all of them are standalones and come to a happy conclusion. It is hard to choose which romance I enjoyed the most but perhaps it could be Much Ado About a Storme. Nevertheless, all of the stories were enjoyable, leaving me in a romantic frame of mind. I received a copy of this anthology as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

THE TAMING OF THE DUKE by Emily Royal
I detest man who put bet to approach woman. Like why? Brush of ego? Challenge? Desperate? Duke Daxton Hawke court Miss Catherine Parville The Spinster Shew to win a bet, her unpleasant atittude and sharp tounge make people dosnt like her. Its not mean okay to put bet on her. Suddenly there are change of heart, confess of l0ve, fight, one ecounter with her father and she forgive him. I know its is novella but wow.

ONCE UPON A WINTER'S TALE by Anna St. Claire
It is sweet tale lofe story between Lady Brianna and Albert Duke of Kendall. Briana love animals, when she take care one of her doe she meet Albert. They spend time together and getting close. Albert who see true love between his parents, longing for love and ensure to find his true love.

HER TEMPESTUOUS DUKE by Elizabeth Keysian
Shipwreck bring reunion between Tremar brothers and drag Lady Minerva into chaos. Misunderstanding lead to Duke title. Minerva able to soft Parys and made him listen to Anthony.

THE SIXTH HENRY by Caroline Warfield
Henry Duke of Roseleigh try to learn his new title. He made six lists what to do, he plans to tackle one by one. Roseleigh famous with Rose competition and there are war between family to win the best roses. Lady Margareth aim to win the competition, she so focus and meet Henry almost rock her.

WHAT THE FALSE HEART DOTH KNOW by Elizabeth Ellen Carter
Lady Sapphira and Anthony Duke of Denby in love. They cant married because Anthony father refuse give his bless. Their love and believe in each other was strong even after seperate.

THE DUKE'S LOST LOVE by Ruth A. Casie
Fitzhugh Duke of Preswick and Lady Nanette was childhood friends. Fitzhugh escort Lady Nanette to Dunamara estate. Lady Nanette need to fulfill her grandmother wishes. Its become riddle and hunting to find the gem. This event make both closer and open up aboit each other feeling. Clear some miscomunication and star new relationship.

THE MERRY WIFE OF WYNDMERE by C.H. Admirand
Duke and Duchess of Wyndmere try to life their marriage again. After the twins born there are change and different in their relationship. Comunication needed to bury the rift betwen them.

LOVING LYSANDER by Charlotte Wren
Lady Catherine still have feeling to Lysander Duke of Gillingham, even after 18 years. Lysander want to explain something and hope for second chances. Lady Catherine affraid to open her heart again. They deserve each other, forgivness needed so true love will reunited.

MUCH ADO ABOUT A STOREME by Sandra Sookoo
Allan Duke of Tattershame meet Lady Lavinia during traveling  coach incident in the snow. The house party bring them clooser to know each other. No matter how old are you, how many child you have, how many years past be widow, you still deserve love.

A MIDWINTER NIGHT'S DREAM by Anna Markland
Theo Duke of Broughton involve in a Midwinter Play to celebrate the Winter Solstice that will attend by royal family. Dolly the governess of Theo niece take part in this Play. Act as a couple they hidden crush to each other cant deniyed. Its like fuel the fire.

Thank you to NetGalley for provide this book, it is pleasure to review this book.

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🎄🎄🎄A collection of whimsical holiday romances by some great authors - I enjoyed them, however I wish the stories were longer. This is a common problem for me when I read collections like this so I wasn’t surprised at my own frustration 😉

3 solid stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 4 flames 🔥🔥🔥🔥


📚Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from Dragonblade Publishing via Netgalley. All thoughts, opinions, comments, and interpretations of the story are my own and bias free. I did not receive any money in exchange for this review. Thank you to the publisher for allowing me the opportunity to review. 🦄

A wonderful collection of novellas that showcase the creativity of the authors whose tales are inspired by the works of the literary genius Shakespeare. You will laugh and cry and be amused but most importantly fall in love several times over.

I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley and leaving my review voluntarily.

4.75/5 stars! Perfect cozy winter read. This anthology of regency romance tales was perfection. Each of the stories was long enough to have substance and draw you in, but the fact that we got to read 10 individual wonderful stories in one book was great. Highly recommend cozying up with this book during these cold winter days.

I received an advance review copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

I had real fun reading this collection of short regency romance stories !!! All about dukes and earls and important figures behaving simply like people in love !! This collection of regency romances was not only a mixture of different live adventures - some more or less spicy than the others - but also a collection of different tropes that we all love: Found family, Forced proximity, Enemies to lovers, Tension and banter, Beauty and the beast, Grumpy sunshine, Impossible relationships!!!!
All these bits set together to make this book perfect for the winter and Christmas season !!! It definitely gives you that happiness and giddiness that’s part of this stage of the year !!!
I’m so glad I had the chance to meet all these characters and be part of their short but significant journey !!!