Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor by Roseanna M. White

ABOUT THE BOOK

As the beloved stepdaughter of the Earl of Castleton, Lady Mariah Lyons cherishes her home at Plumford Manor, but her idyllic world will be threatened when the estate passes to Cyril Lightbourne, a childhood friend she hasn't seen or heard from in years. Once, Mariah dreamed their old friendship would kindle into something more--but that was before she heard that Cyril was courting the cruelhearted Lady Pearl. Now Mariah is willing to welcome him as a friend and pray he will finally be the heir her stepfather needs, but she'll keep her heart locked safely away from anyone with such poor taste. 

Due to misunderstandings, Cyril Lightbourne has long avoided returning to Plumford Manor, yet he reluctantly arrives in time for Christmas. When his friendship with Lady Mariah reignites, he finds himself torn between his affection for her and her family's distance toward him because of Lady Pearl, a woman he'd rather forget. Then, more trouble arrives in the form of a Danish lord on a mission to win Mariah's hand by Christmas . . . and to disgrace Cyril in the process.

Inspired by The Nutcracker, this Edwardian-era historical romance is a tale of holiday spirit, love, and the power of family and friendship from bestselling and award-winning author Roseanna M. White.

MY THOUGHTS.....

Magical! This is the word that comes to my mind when describing this book by Roseanna M. White. It's set in England, at Plumford Manor, in 1902 and it has all of the Edwardian traditions: delicious food, beautiful decorations, and the gaiety of the season. After years apart, Lady Mariah Lyons is excited to see her childhood friend Cyril Lighthouse, but it may not be the reunion that she had hoped for! She's accepted that he'll never be more than her friend, but does he have to be involved with someone like Lady Pearl?

Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor is a sweet romance with captivating characters and a nod to the beloved ballet, The Nutcracker, but the perfect addition is the reminder that Christ's birth is the reason we celebrate this holiday today. We're reminded of this miracle and the joy and wonder that comes to those who embrace His birth as the heart of Christmas! It is a delightful novella that will put you in the mood for Christmas and its short length makes it a perfect choice when the busyness of the holiday threatens to overwhelm you. Who knows, maybe reading this engaging story each year will become one of your Christmas traditions!

I received a copy from the author. There was no expectation of a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award-nominated author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. 

Being educated at St. John’s College (the Great Books School) taught Roseanna to ask questions, to value conversation, and to never accept the simple answer without exploring it for herself. She and her family make their home in the mountains of West Virginia where she and her husband both grew up. Roseanna is a member of ACFW, a frequent speaker at writers events and small groups of readers, and an unabashed email addict.

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