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An Affair Before Christmas (Paperback)

by Eloisa James (Author)
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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks (30 Oct 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340961066
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340961063
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 11,443 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Fiona Walker on Much Ado About You
'So full of dashing cads in breeches that it's guaranteed to get me hot under the collar . . . Bravo for Eloisa' --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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'More posh totty from the 18th century behaving disgracefully' (Daily Mirror 20081201)

'So full of dashing cads in breeches that it's guaranteed to get me hot under the collar . . . Bravo for Eloisa' (Fiona Walker on Much Ado About You )

'Romance writing does not get much better than this.' (People Magazine on Eloisa James )

'I found myself devouring the book like a dieter with a Hershey bar' (USA Today on Eloisa James )

'AN AFFAIR BEFORE CHRISTMAS, Eloisa James's elegantly written historical romance, sparkles with her distinctive brand of delicious sensuality and wicked wit'

(Chicago Tribune )

'Hurrah! Romance is back in fashion. No grisly body count, no lurking serial killer. The only four-letter word is love. Choc-full of romantic heroes that would give Darcy a run for his money. Sheer joy from beginning to end.'

(Carole Matthews on Much Ado About You )

'Great fun. I couldn't put it down!'

(Daisy Waugh on Much Ado About You )

'If Shakespeare had written an 18th-century romantic comedy, it might look something like this . . . colourful, spirited romance that will leave readers desperate for a sequel'

(Publishers Weekly )

'Charming, cheeky, funny and sexy . . . highly recommended'

(Trashionista )

'AN AFFAIR BEFORE CHRISTMAS, Eloisa James' elegantly written historical romance, sparkles with her distinctive brand of delicious sensuality and wicked wit'

 

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'a lovely, warm, literate historical romance with a twist - or more accurately, a pirouette ... cleverly girlish' (Erotic Review )

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Once again..........., 13 April 2008
By Mrs. S. G. Brophy-lemay "zebedie67" (West Sussex) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: An Affair Before Christmas (Mass Market Paperback)
Eloisa James delivers another fun and fantastic read.
I love the bi-play between all the characters, and in both of her Duchess books I have found myself more and more fascinated by Villiers, although I am hoping that Jemma and her Duke work things out.
Eloisa's character Villiers, for me, is the most enthralling, I can't wait for him to finally meet his match, he thoroughly deserves it!
For anyone who has never read an Eloisa James book, you can't go far wrong with these Duchess series, there is laughter, tears and intrigue, not to mention wonderful romance.
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12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd book in the series, 28 Nov 2007
By LEP "LEP" (Halesowen, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: An Affair Before Christmas (Mass Market Paperback)
This is the second in this new Duchesses series. Like the first book it carries on the story of Jemma and Beaumont and the chess match with Villiers.

In this story the duchess in the main story frame is Poppy, the very young wife of the Duke of Fletcher. Fletch and Poppy meet and fall in love in Paris, the Christmas of 1778 and marry. Then the problems start. Deeply in love with his young wife Fletch has been looking forward to his marriage night, however even before they are married Poppy seems strangly repulsed by an intimacies such as kissing. She keeps telling him that her Mama says that ladies of quality don't do that sort of thing. This does not bode well for the wedding night.

Four years later things have not progressed very far in the bedchamber and Fletch is fed-up and deeply hurt that his beautiful wife does not seem to want him. So he decides to take a mistress. Their story progresses from there.

Meanwhile, Villiers has been injured in a duel by Jemma's brother (from the previous book). His health seems to deteriorate over the months to death's door, so of course the chess match has to be postponed. Meanwhile Villiers decides to play matchmaker with Charlotte Tatlock who is half in love with the Duke of Beaumont, Jemma's husband.

A light, frothy, fun read.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I really loved the hero, 16 Nov 2008
I have read most of Ms James books and generally believe her writing style is descriptive and rich in exploring human emotions. In this particular novel I loved the hero.He was uncomplicated and very sure of himself ,his identity ,sexy,down to earth and very human.I liked the fact that he was sure of his feelings and love for poppy and never wavered from them.It was the heroine who had to undergo self-exploration and change to overcome all the sexual complexes her horrible bitter mother had instilled in her and to finally free herself to demostrate her love to Fletcher. The supporting cast of relationships within this circle of Desperate duchesses and their men is very interesting filled with humor and impending intrigue.
The intensity of feeling between the heroine and hero and the cademerie between them was very well executed and realistic.
A truly enjoyable read-I finihed it in one sitting ,looking forward to what happens to the Duke Villiers.
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