Mischief and Mistletoe
by Joanna Bourne, Patricia Rice, Jo Beverley, Mary Jo Putney, Anne Gracie

In this sparkling holiday collection, eight acclaimed authors unwrap the most daring of Regency delights...

Christmastime in England—a time for passionate secrets, delicious whispers, and wicked-sweet gifts by the fire. From a spirited lady who sets out to save her rakish best friend from an unsuitable engagement, to a bold spy who gets the unexpected chance to win the woman he’s always loved, to a vicar’s daughter who pretends to be a saucy wench, these holiday tales will make you curl up in front of the fire for a memorable season of mischief and mistletoe...

Jo Beverley, Mary Jo Putney, Patricia Rice, Nicola Cornick, Susan Fraser King, Anne Gracie, Joanna Bourne, and Cara Elliott are the ladies otherwise known as the Word Wenches. These eight authors have written a combined 231 novels and 74 novellas. They’ve won awards such as the RITAS, RT Lifetime Achievement award, RT Living Legend, and RT Reviewers Choice award. Several of them are regulars on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. Learn more at www.wordwenches.com.

“a sweet gift for the reader” —Publishers Weekly

“These romantic, passionate, humorous, exciting quick reads are delectable tidbits, confections that charm and delight.” —Kathe Robin, RT Book Reviews

Joanna Bourne's Bio

I live in the foothills of the Appalachians with my family, a medium-sized mutt, a faux Himalayan cat and a fish named Bait. I write Historical Romances set in England and France during the Napoleonic Wars. I'm fascinated by that time and place—such passionate conviction and burning idealism ... and really sexy clothes.