Christmas Roses
by Patricia Rice, Mary Jo Putney, Susan King

Acclaimed writers Patricia Rice, Mary Jo Putney, and Susan King bring together three classic historical romance novellas in this exclusive anthology of unexpected love discovered at a special time of year.

The Snow Rose by Susan King (originally published from within 11/97 A Stockingful of Joy anthology by Onyx and 10/05 and 10/07 mass market paperback by Signet)

A handsome dark-haired Highlander seeks shelter from a blizzard, only to discover a beautiful Scottish girl hiding in the hill cottage—and frantic to be rid of him. A collapsing roof, an adoring cow, a lost bit of treasure and unexpected passion lead them into a new year—and new love.

The Black Beast of Belleterre by Mary Jo Putney (originlly published November 1992 in mass market paperback within A Victorian Christmas anthology by Signet and November 2002 in trade paperback within Christmas Revels by Berkley and November 2003 in mass market paperback by Jove)

Scorned for his looks since childhood, reclusive Lord Falconer rescues a fair maiden from certain persecution by offering a marriage in name only. Can gentle Ariel convince her wary husband that she can love a man who dares not reveal his face to the world?

The Kissing Bough by Patricia Rice (originally published November 1989 in mass market paperback within A Regency Christmas anthology by Signet)

A wounded warrior reluctantly returns to the grieving family of his best friend to learn if the love he’d lost can forgive him. What he discovers is the warmth of a family holiday, and the girl he thought he’d lost, under the kissing bough…

Together these tales weave a heartwarming journey through history. Also included are introductions about how the stories came to be written and tasty recipes to add to the joys of the season.

Love blooms in winter…

Patricia Rice's Bio

With several million books in print and New York Times and USA Today's bestseller lists under her belt, former CPA, Patricia Rice, is one of romance's hottest authors. Her emotionally-charged contemporary and historical romance novels have won numerous awards, including the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice and Lifetime Achievement Awards, as well as the Bookrak Bestselling Paperback award. Her books have also been honored as Romance Writers of America RITA finalists in the historical, regency and contemporary categories.

Ms. Rice's next two contemporaries will feature characters who were first introduced in Impossible Dreams (Almost Perfect, McCloud's Woman - Ballantine Ivy). Her next historical returns the reader to the bewitching milieu of magic (Must Be Magic - Signet).

A firm believer in happily-ever-after, Patricia Rice is married to her high school sweetheart and has two children. Born in New York and raised in Kentucky, she resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, and now does accounting only for herself. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, the Authors Guild, and Novelists, Inc., as well as numerous professional accounting organizations and local charities.