These stories didn’t appeal to me, though I’m sure others will enjoy them.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.

Regency Christmas Weddings is an anthology with three regency period romances that occur during the Christmas season.

A Mistletoe Kiss for the Governess by Christine Merrill
Major Frederick Preston returns from the war to his two daughters, and their elderly (he thinks) governess, Charlotte Lewis. I loved that these two came to know each other through letters long before they met. Frederick was a bit of a snob after first returning home, but he soon warmed up. This was my favourite story in the book.

The Earl's Yuletide Proposal by Liz Tyner
Lord Phillbrook is thrown over by his fiancée, and decides that her cousin, Adriana, will make a suitable wife in her place. Adriana has feelings for him, but she refuses to marry him for some convoluted, illogical reasons. I didn't really enjoy this story all that much. I found the dialogue stilted, and the logic of the heroine to be confusing and nonsensical.

Lord Grange's Snowy Reunion by Elizabeth Beacon
In this second chance romance, Juno Defford is stranded with her former love, Lieutenant Nathaniel Grange, at his deserted home when a snowstorm prevents her from reaching her uncle’s home.
Over the few days they are stranded together, Juno and Nathaniel deal with some of their feelings and actions from the past, and Nathaniel finally comes to terms with some of his personal issues that were keeping the couple apart.

While I was disappointed by one of the stories, they were quick reads, and overall I enjoyed them, and the Christmas settings.

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

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.