book club thursday - review & giveaway






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My name is Cyn and each week, myself and my best friend Ann from Romancing the Readers 
blog about book related themes on a little something we call Book Club Thursday (BCT).  To learn more  click here  otherwise, on with the show...er...blog LOL 

A few weeks ago I hosted a giveaway and my winner is:  Rita Wray!  Congrats and I hope you enjoy the book! 

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Snowed in at a castle full of handsome lords, three young ladies are about to have the holiday of their lives…

From the authors of At the Duke’s Wedding.

Map of a Lady’s Heart by Caroline Linden

The road to happily-ever-after… With Kingstag Castle full of guests and the snow falling, Viola Cavendish has her hands full making sure the Christmas house party runs smoothly. The unexpected arrival of the Earl of Winterton and his nephew Lord Newton upends everything. Not only is Lord Newton flirting with the young ladies Viola is supposed to chaperone, Lord Winterton himself makes her pulse race.
Always takes some twists and turns Wesley Morane, Earl of Winterton, has come to Kingstag Castle in search of a valuable atlas, and he refuses to be deterred by the snow, the house party, his nephew, or even the most ridiculous play ever staged. But before long the only map he wants is one that shows him the way to Viola’s heart…

Hot Rogue on a Cold Night by Maya Rodale

Jilted by a duke: Lady Serena Cavendish was born and bred to be a duchess. Too bad, then, that the Duke of Frye mysteriously and suddenly ended their betrothal.

Seduced by a Rogue: Greyson Jones, an agent of the crown, is the only one who thinks being jilted has made Serena more alluring. When he lucks into an invitation to a Christmas house party at Kingstag Castle to cheer her up—and perhaps find her a husband—he seizes the opportunity to win her heart before they might be parted forever.

On the way to the altar: Their journey to happily ever after involves a ridiculous play, a lovesick swan, a mysterious gift and, of course, a kiss.

Snowy Night with a Duke by Katharine Ashe

The last time Lady Charlotte Ascot bumped into the Duke of Frye, she climbed a tree to avoid him. Sometimes it’s simply easier to run away than to face her feelings for him — overwhelmingly passionate feelings that no modest lady should have! Now, on her way to Kingstag Castle to celebrate the holidays with friends, Charlotte is trapped by a snowstorm at a tiny country inn with the duke of her steamiest dreams.

But Frye has a secret of his own, and Christmas is the ideal time to finally tell the woman he’s always wanted the whole unvarnished truth. Better yet, he’ll show her...


This a charming romantic book and all the stories go together nicely. All three all well written and developed for being novellas. 
There is a not a weak one in the bunch but I do have a favorite!

To start: 

Ms Linden's was probably the most proper. What I mean to say is, her style was a bit more formal in flow and cadence. Although it was enjoyable, it was my least favorite of the three and I almost feel bad for saying that, because there really isn't wrong with it. I will say that I felt let down just a bit at the end as there seemed to be some loose ends. Plus, I think I may have missed something else that I questions about. I thought one of other stories would tie them up but that wasn't the case. Perhaps Ms. Linden has plans to write about this in another novel(lla). 

Ms Rodale's story was my favorite, but not by much. I think I am a bit biased with her writing  because she could revamp the dictionary and I'd buy it! She is one of my very favorite authors. She writes with such ease; her books all have a modern flair/vibe that is so engaging. Plus she is damn funny/witty. This novella is all those things!



Ms Ashe's story was just as fab as Ms Rodale's. She has a similar writing style in this novella and that is probably why I enjoyed the story so much. Plus I liked the light mystery in her story.  

In general with this collection don't be deceived by certain plot points and characters...



Caroline Linden 


Maya Rodale


Katharine Ashe 











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