Christmas Promises

De: Penelope Daniels

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

A tender historical romance...

Daniel Beaumont, the Earl of Sutton, has spent the last six years away from his country estate, taking on the responsibilities of business and parliament since his father’s death. As the holidays approach, he and his sister return to Everton Hall for Christmastide where a morning horse ride changes his life. Deep in the Silverwood, he stumbles upon a woman he recognizes, shivering in the cold with her wrist tied to the branch of a fallen tree. Uncertain as to how his childhood friend ended up alone in the forest, Daniel quickly realizes that she is in trouble and devises a plan to help her.

Margaret Wright’s life changed drastically after her father’s sudden death. Forced to sell the home she grew up in, Margaret and her mother now reside in a dilapidated cottage, barely earning enough money to make ends meet. After an embarrassing encounter in the woods, she is generously offered a position as lady’s companion to Lord Sutton’s sister, Harriet Beaumont. Before Margaret can even settle into her new position, a fierce snowstorm sweeps across the countryside collapsing the roof of the Wright’s cottage. Knowing that they have nowhere else to go, Lord Sutton insists that Margaret and her mother stay at Everton Hall for the holidays. They have no choice but to accept his offer.

Now sharing the same drawing room and dining table at Everton Hall, Margaret and Daniel are reminded of the feelings that they had for each other all those years ago—feelings that have only intensified during their years apart. Between the enchantment of the snowy countryside, the Christmas spirit, and Harriet’s matchmaking, the two childhood friends are swept up in a captivating romance that warms even the coldest rooms of the Beaumont’s grand estate. Amidst all the holiday cheer, it is easy for everyone to forget why Margaret ended up in the Silverwood. As the Christmas ball approaches, mistakes and long-forgotten grudges catch up to Margaret, putting her life—and her happily ever after—at stake. Daniel will stop at nothing to protect the only woman he's ever loved.

Author’s note: This book contains descriptive adult scenes. This is a standalone story with no cliffhangers and a happily ever after.

Story is shallow, characters are inconsistent

Seemed a little childish, simplistic, so the descriptive sex scene was out of place. The main reason I gave the book 3 stars instead of 4 is that towards the end the heroine made one of those really stupid mistakes that has you slapping your forehead.
Virtual voice was OK.