Christmas Secrets

by Donna Hatch

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A stolen Christmas kiss leaves them bewildered and breathless.

A charming rogue-turned-vicar, Will wants to prove that he left his rakish days behind him, but an accidental kiss changes all his plans. His secret could bring them together...or divide them forever.

Holly has two Christmas wishes this year; finally earn her mother's approval by gaining the notice of a handsome earl, and learn the identity of the stranger who gave her a heart-shattering kiss...even if that stranger is the resident Christmas ghost.

Note from the Author:

This romantic story of expectations, complex family issues, forgiveness and redemption will leave you laughing, crying, and swooning. Sprinkled liberally with heart-melting kisses, suspense, learning to accept oneself and drawing on one's inner strength, this is not your ordinary historical romance nor of redeeming the rakes. Fans of Victorian and Regency Eras as well as those seeking clean and wholesome romance with plenty of chemistry will love this story!

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Book Details

Genre

Historical Romance

Subgenre

Christian, Ghost, Holiday (Christmas, Valentine’s, etc.), Regency (1811–1820)

Audience

New Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

1 None

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

2 Mild

Publication Date

November 9, 2019

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novel

Representation

Depictions of prayer, worship, or scripture

Editorial Reviews

Christmas Secrets brings a Regency-era Christmas to life with tradition, history, family dynamics, and of course romance. And, after all, a book that starts and ends with a kiss is the perfect choice for those cold wintry days. You will fall in love with Will and Holly and their Christmas – secrets and all! ~ Reading is My Super Power

“Filled with delightful holiday traditions, growing attraction between Holly and one of the guests, a mother set on a desirable match for her daughter, and a few heart-melting kisses, this novella is the perfect book to cuddle up with this holiday season.” ~Remembrancy Book Reviews

“It’s been some time since an author made me believe their characters like this, but Donna Hatch writes it so beautifully I was quickly drawn into the idyllic past.” ~ Silver Wood Sketches Book Reviews

Lovely Christmas romance

A lovely romance full of the usual characters but with the addition of a possible kissing ghost - or is it?

Almost perfect

A really great read - the plot is well written with such great details of what Christmas celebrations included in that era - the characters were well-developed and believable - I liked the depth of personality that the author gave the characters - it truly felt like a Christmas story and not just a normal story set at Christmas time with Christmas traditions that brings your heart home to the joys of Christmas - I would have liked a little more humor in the story and that would have made this novel perfect for me, although stomping out a message in the snow from your ghost would have been great fun

Lovely Story

This is a sweet clean story. Perfect for Christmas or anytime. I loved both the heroine and hero. I could definitely imagine their HEA for it didn't seem forced and seemed genuine. It had just enough drama. I would recommend.

Sweet romance

This is a sweet Regency romance. The characters are real and comfortable. The set up a meet cute. Well done

Sweet romance low on plot

A well-written, sweet romance but rather disappointing after reading Ms Hatch’s other works first. They had such great plots, whereas this one very simple and rather silly. I enjoyed it ok, but much prefer her other books.