Author: Louise Cooling
Publisher: Royal Collection Editions
ISBN: 9781909741560
Category : Christmas
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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At the beginning of the nineteenth century, King George III's German-born wife Charlotte gave a Christmas party for children in which she displayed a small tree decorated with lights and sugar ornaments, a custom unknown in Britain at the time. Christmas trees would go on to delight children of the royal family for decades to come, and are now a cornerstone of Christmas throughout the United Kingdom and beyond. A Royal Christmas is the first official publication to explore the fascinating Christmas traditions of royalty past and present. Drawing on many previously unpublished objects and images from the Collection, this lavishly illustrated book offers insight into the influence and charm of royal festivities. In this beautiful gift book, expect to see royal Christmas dinner menus and recipes; Queen Victoria's account of Prince Albert falling through the ice while skating; photographs of Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret performing Aladdin at Windsor's Christmas pantomime; exquisitely festive jewelry, cards, and gifts; and many more holiday delights. Full of charming anecdotes, potted histories, and glittering photographs, A Royal Christmas is the perfect gift for the season.

Author: Emma Lea
Publisher: Emma Lea
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235

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Lady Georgina Darkly, the newly titled Duchess of Pemberton, did not need one more thing to deal with the week before Christmas. The temperature was dropping alarmingly, a snow storm had been predicted, the milk tanks in the dairy were close to freezing and there was a leak in her bedroom roof. To top it all off Clarabelle, the cow that had a mischievous streak a mile wide, had escaped the confines of the barn and could very well freeze to death if Georgie didn’t find her soon. The absolute very last thing she needed was an arrogant, stubborn, wealthy, and undeniably gorgeous Italian to turn up on her doorstep in need of rescuing. Leonardo Ricci, youngest son of one of Italy’s wealthiest families did not want to be stuck in the middle of a snow storm in a country barely more than the size of a postage stamp. He wanted to be with his friends in Milan not suffering through a stilted family Christmas with his parents. When a cow appeared in the middle of the road and caused his beautiful Ferrari to careen out of control into a snow bank, he honestly didn’t think his day could get any worse…and then he met the Duchess. She was opinionated, stubborn, far too capable for her own good, stunningly beautiful, and immune to his charms. They had nothing in common and if she hadn’t rescued him then he probably would never have given her another thought. But then they got stuck together in her rundown mansion with no electricity and no phones…and that’s when the sparks really started to fly.

Author: Tawdra Kandle
Publisher: Tawdra Kandle
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 63

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It's the most wonderful time of the year. Or is it? It's been quite a year for the Royal Family. We lost our patriarch, and some of my closest family members are struggling with romantic woes. With all of the worries and sadness, I'm having trouble getting into the holiday spirit. But a very Royal Christmas has a way of making even the most difficult holiday magical. And this year is going to be one we will never forget.

Author: Lisa Ann Marsoli
Publisher: Disney Press
ISBN: 9781423131427
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Now little girls can celebrate the holidays with the Disney Princesses in four brand-new stories! From crackling fires and snowy sleigh rides to beachside gatherings and New Orleans feasts, each princess does Christmas her own way. These four Christmas-themed stories star Ariel, Aurora, Cinderella, Tiana, and their family and friends as they deck their castle halls. With gorgeous, all-new illustrations on every page, plus a foil-stamped jacket, this 96-page storybook is sure to be an instant classic.

Author: Rachel Hauck
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310344816
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240

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In the fourth installment of the bestselling Royal Wedding Series comes a sweet holiday romance. Avery Truitt aches for true love—the kind she once shared with Prince Colin. Can she dare to hope for happily ever after, or is a fairy-tale ending beyond reach? College volleyball star Avery Truitt has not seen her former flame, Prince Colin of Brighton Kingdom, since he suddenly pushed her away five years ago. But now, the sadness of losing her father and the joy of her sister Susanna’s pregnancy have brought Avery back to Brighton just in time for Cathedral City’s enchanting Christmas season. Avery knows she can’t avoid seeing Colin—now the Kingdom’s most eligible bachelor—whether or not her heart is ready to relive the pain. But seeing him again might bring her the closure she needs after all this time. When Colin finds himself at the center of a centuries-old Brighton tradition, he must decide whether to follow the path laid out before him or follow his heart to the only woman for whom he would ring the Pembroke Chapel Bell. Can Colin convince Avery to meet him at the chapel on Christmas morning as tradition dictates, or will Avery run back to her St. Simons home and pursue a coaching career as planned? Praise for A Royal Christmas Wedding: “A stirring modern-day fairy tale about the power of true love.” —Cindy Kirk, author of Love at Mistletoe Inn An enchanting, stand-alone holiday romance Book length: 86,000 words Part of the Royal Wedding series Book one: Once Upon a Prince Book two: Princess Ever After Book three: How to Catch a Prince Book four: A Royal Christmas Wedding Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Author: Jasmine Guillory
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1984802224
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Proposal and a “rising star in the romance genre” (Entertainment Weekly) comes a dazzling novel about a spontaneous holiday vacation that turns into an unforgettable romance. Vivian Forest has been out of the country a grand total of one time, so when she gets the chance to tag along on her daughter Maddie’s work trip to England to style a royal family member, she can’t refuse. She’s excited to spend the holidays taking in the magnificent British sights, but what she doesn’t expect is to become instantly attracted to a certain private secretary, his charming accent, and unyielding formality. Malcolm Hudson has worked for the Queen for years and has never given a personal, private tour—until now. He is intrigued by Vivian the moment he meets her and finds himself making excuses just to spend time with her. When flirtatious banter turns into a kiss under the mistletoe, things snowball into a full-on fling. Despite a ticking timer on their holiday romance, they are completely fine with ending their short, steamy affair come New Year’s Day...or are they?

Author: Karen Schaler
Publisher: Hawktale Publishing
ISBN: 9781734766158
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 358

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From the writer of Netflix's A Christmas Prince and "A holiday publishing darling" (Entertainment Weekly) comes a heartfelt Christmas romance about believing in yourself to find your happily ever after.

Author: Scarlet Wilson
Publisher: Tule Publishing
ISBN: 1945879017
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168

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After a tough year losing her mom and bills mounting, Holly Yates is in for a lonely Christmas. But when she hears a news report that the small principality of Coronia is looking for their lost princess, Holly is astounded to recognize the baby photo. It’s her! Felix, also a Coronia royal, whisks Holly into her very own fairy-tale including a castle nestled within the quaint snow-covered Coronia capitol and her biological father, eager to meet his daughter. With Felix by her side as she meets the people of her would-be kingdom and prepares to attend a ball in her honor, Holly begins to fall in love, not just with Coronia, but also with the would-be prince. Will the handsome prince still be at the side of this unexpected fairy-tale princess when the clock strikes midnight? Each book in the Christmas Wishes series is a standalone: *The Runaway Christmas Bride *A Royal Christmas Princess *The Jingle Bell Bride *The Christmas Contest *The Christmas Clues

Author: Jeremy Archer
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson
ISBN: 9781908739223
Category : Christmas
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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"[This] is a veritable Christmas pudding of a book. ... Organised thematically, [it] brings together extracts from journals, diaries, letters and much, much more to reveal the many ways in which the Royal Family has celebrated [Christmas] through the ages. ..."--Jacket.

Author: Rachel Hauck
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310315484
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353

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The story that inspired the Hallmark Original movie! He’s a royal prince. She’s an ordinary girl. But this holiday could change everything. Susanna Truitt never dreamed of a great romance or being treated like a princess—just to marry the man she has loved for twelve years. But life isn’t going according to plan. When her high-school-sweetheart-turned-Marine-officer breaks up with her instead of proposing, Susanna scrambles to rebuild her life. The last thing Prince Nathaniel expects to find on his American holiday to St. Simons Island is the queen of his heart. The prince has duties, and his family’s tense political situation means he won’t be able to marry for love or even choose his own bride. When Prince Nathaniel stops to help Susanna, who is stranded with a flat tire under the fabled Lover’s Oak, he is immediately enchanted by her. And even though he’s a total stranger, Susanna finds herself pouring her heart out to him. Their lives are worlds apart, and soon Nathaniel must face the ultimate choice: his kingdom or her heart? Enchanting modern-day fairy tale romance Includes discussion questions for book clubs Part of the Royal Wedding series Book 1: Once Upon a Prince Book 2: Princess Ever After Book 3: How to Catch a Prince Book 4: A Royal Christmas Wedding