Once upon a Winter's Eve

Once upon a Winter's Eve

by M.A. Nichols

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He thinks she's a maid. She thinks he's a penniless poet. ‘Tis the season for a misunderstanding!

Julian Knight cannot believe his luck. Spending a month with his literary hero is a dream come true, but when he starts the visit by mistaking the fellow’s daughter for the maid, Julian quickly discovers how easily a little mistake can ruin his plans.

But beneath that stern exterior, he discovers the lady isn’t quite so dour as she seems. Quite appealing, in fact. If only she would give him a chance…

Christmas is a difficult enough time, but when Angelica Callaghan is forced to entertain her father’s latest protégé, it quickly goes from bad to worse. Doubly so when the fellow keeps flirting with her! Angelica is no silly young miss to be beguiled by a few honeyed words from another poet-in-training who will end up living off his friends’ charity. Not ever again.

Romance is a fool’s game.

He wants a chance at love. She wants to be left alone. Can the warmth of the holiday season melt the ice between them?

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Genre
Historical Romance
Subgenre
General Historical, Georgian (1714, Holiday (Christmas, Valentine’s, etc.), Inspirational, Regency (1811
Series
Christmas Courtships • Book 3
Audience
Adult
Bell Peppers
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Profanity
1 None
Violence
1 None
Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco
1 None
Publication Date
March 1, 2025
Language Versions
English
Narration Type
Human
Fiction Form
Novel
Sensitive Themes
Adultery or infidelity

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Kindle Customer
Love and Passion

Julian and Angelica are excellent sweethearts. It just takes some time and some misunderstandings to overcome. I loved their blossoming romance and the complicated mess that is the Callaghan family. I loved seeing Thomas and Charity again. The family dynamics play out in a realistic way. Julian learns what it means to be a Callaghan. Their budgeoning friendship and eventual romance were sweet. A great Christmas story and a great romance.

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TA
Thoughtful tale

Is the world well lost for love? Angelica Callaghan eldest daughter of parents who eloped, and a sister to theatrically inclined siblings is not convinced. Passions or patience, selfishness or selflessness, art or commerce, self deception or truth, compassion or heartlessness, dramatics or peace. Many emotions and notions are navigated as Julian Knight visits the Callaghan household learning the truth about poetry, practicality and love.

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Dr Dragonlady
Just lovely

This novel sparkles with wit and humour, yet turns expectations on their head. The central characters are beautifully drawn, with depth and nuance and the minor characters cleverly delineated. The story drew me in and held me to the last page.

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Carolyn Moon
One of my favorites

Jillian and Angelica are strong characters and are what makes this story enjoyable. Showing their strength when dealing with the weaknesses and failings of most of her family makes for a great read. I was glad to see Thomas and Charity pop up and the resolution between Thomas and Angelica.

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Steven Atlanta
Timely

Steve’s wife says, “If ever a book addressed modern culture while being set in the past, this one does. So well written. Great character development. You will want to read this and share it with everyone.”

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