Unthinkable, then, that she play the part of the Virgin Mary in the de Montelans' traditional Christmas reenactment. When Nicolette de Montelan falls in love with Gerald de Grave, there's no hope, but even so, they make love and Nicolette becomes pregnant. more » #39 s the cause of their neighbors' fame and glory. The de Graves have it, and the de Montelans think that&. *** THE WISE VIRGIN by Jo Beverley - The de Grave and de Montelan families have been feuding for generations over the possession of the Bethlehem Banner, which had been carried into Bethlehem by crusading ancestors of both families. It is indeed as the Romantic Times states: “A beautifully complex love story that will become a treasured addition to every Regency connoisseur’s shelf.” Publishers Weekly says “Arguably today’s most skillful writer of intelligent historical romance.” Christmas Angel won the Reader’s Choice Award for Best Regency, and Waldenbooks award for Bestselling Regency.Three wonderful Christmas romances set in the middle ages.

Although Leander is one of the “Company of Rogues”, the other Rogues really don’t have much of a role in this story.

Although Judith has lived a very proper, but essentially loveless life she is so deserving of the rich, love and laughter filled life she ends up! I love the subtle way that Jo Beverley treats the characters in this book. As his love for Judith develops it is almost as if he rounds out into a 3 dimensional person. Very proper on the surface but very little depth. Leander starts the story as almost a 2 dimensional person. I really enjoyed this book! It shows very interesting character development in Leander in this classic rescue of a “damsel in distress” story line. This sets the scene for Leander to gradually grow as a person, developing a loving relationship with his “practical” wife and her two children while acting as a protector from the people who seek to harm the children. Judith is in need of rescuing and sees Leander’s offer of a partnership as the ideal solution to her problems. When he decides to marry, Judith, a poor widow with two children, seems to be someone he can create a life with. However, he seems unable to fall in love with them. Leander is a very handsome man who has been raised to be a charming diplomat a man that women always fall in love with.

Leander has spent many years on the Continent on diplomatic missions and has decided that it is time to settle down and create a family. This review is a reprint as I wander down memory lane…Ĭhristmas Angel by Jo Beverley explores the relationship between Leander, Lord Charrington and Judith Rossiter.

The Brides of Christmas by Jo Beverley