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Once upon a pillow

Christina Dodd

First published 2002 · 324 pages

A witty and sensual journey through time, anchored by a single bed and the passionate couples who share it.

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This sparkling historical romance anthology offers a brisk, delightfully humorous reading experience that spans centuries. Anchored by the clever conceit of a single magnificent bed, the narrative shifts through different eras, delivering a quartet of tales that balance witty banter with delectably sensual encounters. The prose is lively and playful, leaning into beloved tropes like mistaken identity, enemies-to-lovers, and accidental captivity with a lighthearted yet passionate touch. Readers will find themselves swept up in an atmosphere of sizzling desire and pure fun, where fierce resistance inevitably melts into timeless devotion. It is a perfect fit for those who crave bite-sized historical romances that are as funny as they are fiercely romantic, proving that true love transcends time.

Mood: passionate
lighthearted
romantic
Tone: witty
humorous
sensual
playful
Pace: brisk
Themes: timeless love · mistaken identity · enemies to lovers · fated connections
The writing: Witty, sparkling, and delectably sensual, prioritizing lively banter and engaging character dynamics.
The arc: Moves from humorous misunderstandings and fierce resistance to passionate surrender and timeless devotion.
Who it's for: Readers who love historical romance anthologies filled with humor, heat, and clever setups.

Content notes

kidnapping/abduction tropes
sexual content

About the book

One bewitching bed...four captivating couples...two enthralling authors...

Once Upon a Pillow tells the story of the magnificent Masterson bed and the passionate couples who share it through the ages. This sparkling quartet of tales by two of historical romances' brightest stars--Christina Dodd and Connie Brockway--is set during four of England's most thrilling eras and proves that true love--and sizzling desire--are truly timeless. Once Upon a Pillow includes...

First Knight by Connie Brockway

In medieval England, a battle weary knight returns from the Crusades searching for peace and finds instead the feisty--and bloodthirsty--wife-by-proxy he'd forgotten he even had.

Kidnapped by Christina Dodd

A poverty-stricken lord concocts the perfect plan to win a fortune by abducting and marrying an heiress, but finds his own heart stolen when he snatches the wrong girl.

Her Captive by Connie Brockway

During George III's reign, a highwayman's beautiful sister will do anything to protect her brother from the bold kingsman set on his trail, even if it means chaining the fierce and furious man to her bed.

Last Night by Christina Dodd

The man in her house is a stranger to her, a danger to her, and the one man she should never love...and can't resist.

"Four delightfully humorous and delectably sexy romances that exemplify Brockway and Dodd's witty writing and talent for creating compelling characters."--Booklist

"Witty, sensual, delightful and pure fun! A perfect anthology that allows Ms. Brockway and Ms. Dodd to showcase their talents for storytelling. Each tale is unique, lovingly crafted and peopled with such likable characters that I wished for more of their stories and so will you. This is a shining example of what a team of talented authors can do with an idea--and what an idea it is!"--Romantic Times*

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