Yuletide Kisses – A Medieval Christmas Romance Anthology
Author: Aurrora St. James (with Allison Butler, Nancy Lee Badger, and Ria Cantrell)
Genre: Medieval romance (with some paranormal romance)
Get swept away to the magic of Christmas in Scotland with four all-new medieval romances where braw heroes will do anything to keep the women they love.
Tropes you love: Friends to lovers, Marriage of convenience, Hidden identities, and Best friend’s sister
Keep the Yule Fire Burning by Allison Butler
Finley Blalock has always loved Mor Forester. But when her brother Liam confronts him, he can’t reveal the truth. After losing his mother, he refuses to ever tell someone he loves them. When Liam’s quest to find a husband for Mor pushes Fin to breaking point, a fight ensues. As punishment, they are challenged to keep the Yule fire burning for twelve days. If they fail, the tension between them will be dealt with using swords instead of fists. With his love for Mor and friendship with Liam at risk, Fin will need Yuletide wishes and the magic of mistletoe to find the courage to tell the woman he loves how much she means to him before he loses her – and his best friend – forever.
His Christmas Angel by Aurrora St. James
Reclusive Laird Dougal de Giffard knows that no woman will have him. Thanks to his infamous father, rumors of black magic have overshadowed his life until even strong men avoid him. When he’s ambushed and left for dead just days before Christmas, he’s rescued by his neighbor’s feisty daughter. Slaine de Morham might be enticing, and raising every one of his protective instincts, but he intends to keep her at a distance. That is, until she’s threatened. Suddenly, Dougal finds himself with an unexpected wife, new enemies, and an assassin drawing near. The more time he spends with Slaine, the more he wants to protect her, and love her. But it’s going to take a Christmas miracle to keep her. Who could ever love the devil of Goblin Hall?
A Gift from the Sea by Nancy Lee Badger
A shipwrecked son of a clan chieftain, Monroe hides his full identity from the young lass who saves him from the waves, and her brothers. An attack by seafaring warriors puts all their lives in danger and the resulting deaths place a shadow over the upcoming Christmas Festivities. Leading Gwyn and her family toward his home far from the coast of Scotland’s North Sea could be a mistake, yet be the only way to keep them all alive.
Celtic Nollaig Moon by Ria Cantrell
Devon MacDougall never expected to find himself in the midst of an assassination attempt on the king. Surrounded by enemies and not knowing who to trust, he vows to find the would-be assassin before a second attempt is made. But when the lovely daughter of the MacCollum laird becomes involved, he’s torn between protecting her and finding the culprit.
Excerpt:
Dougal flexed the muscles in his right thigh, checking the injury. It ached, but the pain had mostly subsided. Slaine’s poultices seemed to numb the worst of the pain, making movement bearable. He pushed up on his right arm, careful not to move the left, and angled his body until he could get both legs off the side of the bed. Pain shot through his left shoulder. Dougal clenched his teeth around a moan and forced himself onto his feet.
Slaine chose that moment to knock lightly and enter the room with a tray of food and ale. She stopped mid-stride, scowled at him, then stomped over to slam the tray down onto the chest beside the bed. Ale sloshed over the rim of the cup and spilled onto the food.
She spun to glare at him with hands on her hips. “What do ye think yer doing, then? Trying to undo all the healing work I’ve done?” The gold flared in her chestnut eyes and her cheeks flushed. She took a deep breath which stretched the dark blue fabric of her gown tight across her breasts, drawing his eyes.
Dougal’s cock twitched. Damnation, she was gorgeous when angered. So passionate. She didn’t show any fear when she was around him. His heart quickened, and if his leg didn’t hurt so much from standing there, he might have taken her into his arms.
A foolish thought. A bonny woman like Slaine should stay far away from him so her reputation wouldna be tarnished. Hamish no doubt intended to marry her to a titled lord to enrich his holdings. Someone like Dougal, but without the black shadow hanging over every part of his name and land. A headache began to throb behind his eyes. He squeezed the back of his neck and winced.
The fire slipped from her eyes and she stepped forward to cup his cheeks.
Dougal sucked in a breath at the unexpected contact. He smelled the hint of her rose scented bath and felt every brush of her breasts against his when she breathed. Desire coiled in his gut. Had he ever been drawn to a woman like this?
Slaine stilled as she met his gaze. Her cheeks flushed. She didn’t drop her hands. Instead, she traced the shape of his cheekbones with her thumbs and her gaze found his lips.
Would her kiss be soft and inexperienced? Or as fiery and passionate as he knew she could be? He leaned down a fraction, intent on finding out.
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About Aurrora
Aurrora St. James writes sexy historical and paranormal romances featuring tough heroes, strong women, quirky characters, and a touch of humor added in for spice. She loves coffee, making her own journals, old B, C, and D-movies, and the magic of a happily ever after.
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