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Mistletoe and Folly
First published 1991 · 186 pages
A crackling, festive battle of wits set against the cozy backdrop of a Regency Christmas house party.
What it feels like
Reading this traditional Regency romance feels like stepping into a warm, fire-lit drawing room where a lively debate is already in full swing. The pace is brisk and delightfully combative, driven by the crackling friction of an enemies-to-lovers dynamic that relies on sharp tongues rather than dark angst. It wraps the reader in a cozy, festive atmosphere, complete with snowbound carriage rides, holiday house parties, and the comforting predictability of a well-earned happily-ever-after. The prose is crisp and witty, capturing the spirited charm of the era without bogging down in heavy historical exposition. It is a perfect, lighthearted escape for anyone who loves their historical romance served with a side of holiday cheer and a heroine who refuses to be intimidated.
- Mood
- cozy
- festive
- cheerful
- crackling
- Tone
- wry
- playful
- spirited
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- enemies to lovers · holiday gatherings · battle of wits · spirited independence
- The writing
- Crisp and witty, relying heavily on snappy dialogue and charming period details.
- The arc
- Moves from prickly indignation and sharp-tongued sparring to a warm, festive surrender to love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave traditional, closed-door Regency romances with cozy holiday settings and heroines who refuse to hold their tongues.
Content notes
- period-typical classism
About the book
Deck the halls and man the barricades--a long Christmas holiday could start fireworks between the guests! After nearly being run down on the road, Jemima arrives at her wealthy aunt's home and discovers that the hell-bent carriage driver is one of her aunt's houseguests! Yuletide season or not, Jemima gives the uppity lord a piece of her mind. Original Regency Romance.
Description from Open Library.
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