Series: The Twelve Days of Christmas #2

Published October 14th 2022 by Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.

I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.

Harmony Fitzroy loves music, and when she is told she has the honour of performing at the annual Bath Christmas concert, she's nervous but thrilled. Meeting her tutor's other student, David Navarre, and his piping band, Harmony discovers a new passion. I liked that this book ran alongside Twelve Drummers Drumming, though in a different location. Harmony and her sister Joy were the two Bath Fitzroy sisters, and they were spending time at Christmas with two of their cousins. Harmony was shy, but came alive when at a piano. She was apprehensive about performing for others, particularly when her family didn't seem that interested in coming to see the concert. David brought her out of her shell, and embraced her shyness, which was just right for her character. I did find issue at times with the fact that David wouldn't talk about his family with Harmony, and the fact that miscommunication nearly pulled them apart, but all is right in the end.

Series: The Twelve Days of Christmas #4

Published October 28th 2022 by Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.

I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.

Olivia Fitzroy always looks forward to the holiday period, and a family Christmas at Chalcroft is perfect. But when her father announces that her childhood friend, Luke Kingsley, will be spending the holiday with them, she's conflicted. Olivia has been in love with Luke for as long as she can remember, and she can't bring herself to contemplate spending her favourite time of the year with him. I loved that Luke was extremely upfront with what he wanted, and that was Olivia. Olivia had a vulnerable side, and she didn't think that Luke would ever understand her feelings, let alone reciprocate them. Luke had some mistarts, but he came out good, and Olivia was able to accept his love, and embrace it. This book has definitely set the scene for book 5 too, and I look forward to learning what Kitty has been up to in secret.

Series: The Twelve Days of Christmas #6

Published November 11th 2022 by Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.

I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.

Arabella Fitzroy has always known that she was destined to marry the son of her father's best friend, but having never one seen or even communicated with her fiancee, she was unsure on what to expect. So when she arrived at the family home to spend Christmas with Nathaniel Cartier and his parents, she's shocked and angry to see how rude and unwelcoming he is. She knows that her parents want the match, and Arabella is not one to give up easily. I wasn't too sure what to expect with this book when I first started it. Having binged the series, it was a bit of a shock to have a book where the only Fitzroy we saw on page was Arabella herself. I was used to seeing a group of them, but it was nice to have some time with just Arabella, and Nathaniel, to really see how they tick. Nathaniel seemed to be angry at the situation, but really he was shy, and didn't expect that someone such as Arabelle - beautiful and from London - would ever care for his passions. I think this book might be one of my favourites of the series, as the couple seem to have the best, and most real, relationship of them all so far.

Series: The Twelve Days of Christmas #8

Published November 25th 2022 by Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.

I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.

Miss Esther Fitzroy knows that her recently increased dowry is the main reason why so many gentlemen seem to be vying for her hand, and she doesn't like it one bit. One man even dared to approach her father and ask to marry her, without them ever speaking. So when she learns about the Duke of Kendal, Jack to his friends, who finds himself penniless, and now seems to want to spend time with her, Esther knows he wants her dowry. Planning to make him fall in love, she sets out to seduce him, but forgets that by doing so, she risks her own heart. I reckon this book more than made up for how bad book 7 was. Esther and Jack were a great couple, and though I think they could've been a little more open with each other, for the time period, money was rarely discussed, and definitely not with a lady. I feel like because of the way they spent time together, they were able to get to know each other better, though I do have some questions about Jack's family, and just how bad his financial situation was. Even so, a really enjoyable book, and one which has definitely set up for Lucy and Percy's story in book 9.

Series: The Twelve Days of Christmas #10

Published December 9th 2022 by Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.

I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.

As the youngest of the London Fitzroy's, Sophia has waited for her come out, and all she wants is a scandalous romance, just like her sisters. But when she is overheard saying that, by renowned rake Orlando Dunbar, she is in for a shock. Where Orlando thought that Sophia would be another boring miss in the ton, he's in for a shock. Sophia is unlike any one he's met before, and though he's known for his three French hens, as one mistress alone is unable to satisfy him, he is drawn to Sophia like never before. Sophia knows Orlando is bad for her, but she can't help what she wants, and that's him. This was another nice and quick read, and Sophia and Orlando were a couple definitely suited to each other. I loved the scene where he walks into their family dinner and basically tells them all he wants her, and they agree. Now all of the London Fitzroy's are settled, there's only two more ladies left to find their happiness.

Series: The Twelve Days of Christmas #12

Published December 23rd 2022 by Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.

I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.

The final Fitzroy to find love, Isabella is not one for attention. She longs for solitude, and though she loves her family, and her many nieces and nephews, a bit of peace and quiet is more than enough. Especially when her parents tip toe around her, as do her sister, over her lack of a husband. So when she comes across the handsome and alluring Guy Partridge on a walk in Bath, she wants to see him again and again. And when he climbs the pear tree outside her bedroom for the very same reason, she's not about to say no to spending the night with him. But is he ready for marriage, or is it all just a fling? This one was perfect for tying up the entire series. The whole family were descending on Chalcroft for Christmas, and Isabella, Joy, and Sophia were the last to become engaged, but all did over the course of the period. I think the last few pages in this book were fantastic, and we get happy news for one couple I've been longing to hear from again. Such a good series to binge in the lead up to Christmas!