“Mistletoe Magic” by Sophia James Bok Review

By Ruth on June 8, 2011 in book, review
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Summary from goodreads:

A paragon of virtue, Miss Lillian Davenport has an unrivaled reputation. So why has she offered to pay dangerous American, Lucas Clairmont, for a single kiss?
Lucas refuses to be molded by society and often walks on the wrong side of right, but Lillian’s pure goodness and pale, correct life fascinate him. He senses that beneath the manners there’s a woman of rare sensuality.
For Lillian, buying a kiss from Lucas has released a wildness within. Her ordered, virtuous world may never be the same again….

Mistletoe MagicMistletoe Magic by Sophia James
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was the first Harlequin romance I ever read, and for the most part, I found it agreeable. I grew up thinking that all Harlequin romances were full of illicit sex scenes. I can now report that I was wrong.

First of all, I am a sucker for a Christmas story. To make it better, it is England in the 1800’s. Welcome to the perfect setting for a story. I loved Lily and Luc. Their chemistry was awesome, and I was glad they waited to have their bedroom romance after their wedding. I also appreciated the Biblical references throughout and that the language never got too foul.

My plan had been to give this a 4-star rating until I reached the last 20 or 30 pages.  It would seem that the author ted to tie up loose ends too quickly at the end.  This caused the book to lose a lot of its charm and attraction for me.

I will reserve commenting on how good it is compared to other Harlequin romances, but as compared to other romances, it is just average.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR (IN HER OWN WORDS)

“I am a writer for Harlequin Historical and love my job to pieces. I live in Auckland in beautiful New Zealand and write Regency stories set in England and Medieval Scotland.

I have a degree in History and English from the University of Auckland and one of my great loves is researching for a new book.

I first got published in 2003 and have written about twenty books since then. I generally write about two books a year which fits in well around a busy home life and holidays.”

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,
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