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Christmas Masquerade
First published 1985 · 384 pages
A cozy, festive whirlwind of romantic confusion and holiday magic set against the sparkling backdrop of New Orleans.
What it feels like
Reading this vintage holiday romance feels like stepping into a sparkling, festive snow globe where love is inevitable but delightfully complicated. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, sweeping the reader through a whirlwind of holiday parties, stolen dances, and romantic misunderstandings. Its tone is earnest and warmly dramatic, capturing the wistful longing of a heroine caught in a web of mixed signals. The prose is straightforward and accessible, focusing heavily on emotional immediacy and the cozy, glittering atmosphere of the Christmas season. It is a perfect comfort read for those who devour classic category romances, offering a lighthearted escape filled with festive cheer, mild angst, and the comforting promise of a happily-ever-after.
- Mood
- festive
- cozy
- wistful
- sparkling
- Tone
- earnest
- romantic
- lighthearted
- dramatic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- holiday magic · mistaken intentions · fated connections · festive romance
- The writing
- Straightforward, accessible, and warmly descriptive, focusing on emotional immediacy and festive atmosphere.
- The arc
- Moves from wistful longing and romantic confusion to joyful, festive resolution.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love vintage category romances filled with holiday cheer, mild angst, and inevitable happy endings.
Content notes
- mild romantic angst
About the book
Jo Marie first met Andrew, her dream man, in the crush of a Mardi Gras parade. But by Christmas, he was introduced to her as someone else's fiance.
Yet Jo Marie noticed that Andrew and his intended didn't always act like a loving couple. In fact, in the whirl of Christmas parties and festivities they constantly seemed to be changing partners. During one dance Jo Marie even found herself in Andrew's arms, sharing a tender moment.
Had she gone crazy? In the harsh light of reality, her dream man was going to marry another woman. Or was he? The confusion had to end--it was a lonely game that just wasn't in the spirit of the Christmas season!
Description from Open Library.
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