Couldn’t resist dipping my toes a bit early into holiday novellas and anthologies, and Regency Christmas Weddings is a short but very satisfying collection of regency misses finding their loves. A governess, a poor relation, and an old flame all serendipitously encounter their true loves over the Christmas period, and these stories bring hope, a little humor and romance in spades.

Thank you, NetGalley and Harlequin, for letting me read this title prior to release in exchange for an honest review.

Whet your appetite for the Christmas Season with 3 novellas from Harlequin Historical: 'A Mistletoe Kiss' by Christine Merrill, 'The Earl's Yuletide Proposal' by Liz Tyner, and 'Lord Grange's Snowy Reunion' by Elizabeth Beacon. At the beginning of each story, there is a Dear Reader letter from the author that will both introduce you to the story and hopefully add to your Holiday cheer.

Out of the 3 stories, I only really enjoyed 'A Mistletoe Kiss'. a governess-cinderella story that had good pacing and a believable plot. The other's plots, sadly, were very hard for me to get on board with. Merrill also knows her Regency Christmas traditions, so that's a great touch. Maybe 'Yuletide Proposal' should've been fleshed out as a full novel instead, as it had a lot of characters fighting for attention. There were a few times I felt the plot running too fast and tripping over itself, which added to it's lack of believability. Lastly, I actually struggled with 'Lord Grange' -it was kind of outrageous actually. The hot-cold drama that resulted from this couple (who but only had to have a proper shouting match, followed by a make-up scene [perfectly appropriate for this story length]), was really frustrating. I felt no real connection to either character, so that didn't help.

I'm rating this 3 Stars. The first story really does deserve to be read.

This anthology is more than just a collection of stories; it’s a heartwarming escape into regency romance where every page sparkles with festive joy and emotional depth. Each story left me longing for more, making this a must-read for anyone craving a dose of holiday magic and timeless love.