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A Dangerous Nativity Kindle Edition

by Caroline Warfield (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,088 ratings
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The Earl of Chadbourn loves nothing better than to care for his fields, his flocks, and the people who earn their living from the land. Trapped by his brother-in-law’s death into responsibility for his traumatized nephew, grieving sister, and an estate gone to ruin, loneliness overwhelms him. The first-rate husbandry of a neighboring farm and the woman who runs it draw him like a moth to flame. With Christmas coming, can he repair the damaged estate and far more damaged family? Dare he hope for love in the bargain? Catherine Wheatly is content to manage Songbird Cottage and care for her father and brothers. She has long since accepted that marriage and a home of her own are not in her future. She is content—until an interfering earl descends on Songbird determined to unearth their secrets and upend her world.
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    May 7, 2016
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01EM1UHO6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Carol Lynn Roddy (May 7, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 7, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 687 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 90 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,088 ratings

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Caroline Warfield

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Traveler, poet, librarian, technology manager—award-winning and Amazon best-selling author Caroline Warfield has been many things (even a nun), but above all, she is a romantic. Having retired to the urban wilds of eastern Pennsylvania, she reckons she is on at least her third act, writing family-centered historical romance set mainly in the Regency and Victorian eras.

Caroline believes firmly that love is worth the risk; she sits in an office surrounded by windows and nudges readers to explore the riskiest territory of all, the human heart.

In addition to her weekly blog, But First Coffee, she hosts guests on her Highlighting Historical Romance series, and contributes to The Teatime Tattler, a blog in the shape of a fictional nineteenth-century gossip rag.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Thimgan Hayden
5.0 out of 5 stars It was beautifully written. The pacing was terrific
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2016
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A Dangerous Nativity by Caroline Warfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thought this story was exceptional! It was beautifully written. The pacing was terrific. The main characters were people that I would want to spend time with and, indeed I did while reading! There were problems, but not strong relationship angst that could have been solved simply with a good natter. It was cozy, sweet, and suitable for young romantics as well. A "clean" romance. Festive. Thank you, Caroline Warfield for the most excellent little read! I'll read more of your stories for sure. It would make a great little gift in print or audio!! hint. hint.

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The Earl of Chadbourn loves to care for his fields, his flocks, and the people who earn their living from the land. Trapped by his brother-in-law’s death into responsibility for his traumatized nephew, grieving sister, and an estate gone to ruin, loneliness overwhelms him. The first-rate husbandry of a neighboring farm and the woman who runs it draw him like a moth to flame. With Christmas coming, can he repair the damaged estate and far more damaged family? Dare he hope for love in the bargain?

Catherine Wheatly is content to manage Songbird Cottage and care for her father and brothers. She has long since accepted that marriage and a home of her own are not in her future. She is content—until an interfering earl descends on Songbird determined to unearth their secrets and upend her world.
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Shannon
4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
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Not as Christmas as I'd like. Maybe a little mistletoe and a mystery. But otherwise a good short story. I wish it was a little bit longer.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good short story
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2016
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This book is a keeper! It is a charming short story.

The hero was trying to put to right his widowed sister's estate. Her marriage had been a nightmare, and now, despite the death of her monstrous husband, she spent her life in a drugged state. Her son was left in the charge of an inept and somewhat sadistic tutor.

The hero came across a small farm that is next to the estate. He saw immediately that it was well run and productive. It was a wonderful sight for his weary eyes. He had returned from the war to find his family's estate in near shambles. His appearance at this particular farm stirs up bad memories for at least two of the inhabitants.

The heroine was managing the farm. She knew more about crop rotation and egg production than fashion and society. But she was a beauty and just the sort of woman he wants and needs.

It becomes clear there was a connection between both families but there was also great animosity. The hero was determined to discover what happened so long ago and to win the heroine's heart.

Strong recommendation for this one. Lovely writing, Ms Warfield.
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mom of 3
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Story, fun characters
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2016
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Good story, fun characters
It seemed like there were a few missing chapters before the ending.
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zzz
5.0 out of 5 stars Not your typical Regency story -- but a very good one
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2017
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A Regency story that didn't follow the typical story line. No gala balls, no London Seasons, no young ladies in frilly dresses with fans trying to make a match. This is just a very good story about family -- families of nobility. The animals and children add a lot of lightness, humor and activity to a story that is about complicated characters and relationships. For a novella, this story covered a lot of complicated relationships and painted the characters well. I especially enjoyed the personalities of the children. Very enjoyable read.

Well written. Very good editing, which I so appreciate.
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Karen Talley
4.0 out of 5 stars A quick read
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2017
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Will, the Earl of Chadboarn, has come to help his widowed sister with her mishandled estate. His nephew, the new Duke, is only 10 years old and someone must take matters in hand. Will is also horror-stricken to find that both his sister and his nephew have been mistreated by the former Duke. The property nearest to the Duke's estate is well-run and profitable. Will is intrigued when he learns that the small estate is run by Catherine Wheatley, whose father is somehow related to the former Duke. The characters of both the hero and the heroine are well developed. The secondary characters, for the most part, are well done. Catherine's brothers are charming scamps and their antics are a bright spot. Because this is a novellla, there really isn't enough time to really get to know and understand the Earl's sister. Her opiate addiction is taken care of a little too quickly to be realistic. (And I really wanted to see the old butler thrown out on his ear!!) However, I found this to be an enjoyable read and I intend to sample more of this author's work.

No language or sexual situations to offend any readers
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bookaholic
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the risk on a new to me author
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2021
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I purchased this as a paperback since that is my preferred medium. It was worth the risk. This is a short novella, well written (one typo), and an enjoyable read. Characters were likable, the plot moved nicely, and the twist kept me wondering.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, warm, funny romance
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2016
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Not your ordinary historical romance, this one is filled with humor. Though the language is not particularly period accurate, it is not noticably off. Or, at least, it didnt bother me.
The story is far from the Scooby Doo Mystery the title implied, at least to me. I was so pleased to find it is an actual romance, sweet, warm, funny, all the things I love in a good romance, with none of the goofy 'suspense filled drama' so many authors insist on throwing in to give a little life to their romance. This one had plenty of life on its own without the silliness so many mystery writer wannabes feel compelled to add.
I enjoyed it very much.
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Laura L
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in Canada on April 11, 2024
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This is a fun, entertaining, sweet, quick read. Will and Catherine are interesting, intriguing, relatable, entertaining, caring, strong characters. I enjoyed their romance and the path it took to get to their HEA. The secondary characters – especially the children – added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment. The story is easy to read and get into.
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Toots Sullivan
5.0 out of 5 stars good story
Reviewed in Australia on October 22, 2023
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This is a clean book with very enchanting characters, especially the young boys. Stubborn men make it very romantic and a question is laid to rest.
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Jacdaw
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect little read ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2016
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I don't mind novellas, especially when done as well as this one - plot moves on smartish, without feeling rushed, as can do so with a short story, so there is time to build a little character into the main protagonists. This was perfect little read .. full of humour, but sadness also, for things gone wrong ... my only complaint, the ending arrived rather more suddenly than expected. I do love that the boys all took great part, and will get their own stories. I'm sad, too that we never get to see what happens at the animal nativity - now that would have been a superb ending.!
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Pandabär
5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr nett
Reviewed in Germany on December 27, 2016
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Eine sehr nette Geschichte. Wir haben hier eine junge Witwe und ihren Sohn. Beide völlig verängstigt von ihrem bösartigem und gewalttätigem Verstorbenem Mann/ Vater. Dann den gutaussehenden und unverheirateten Bruder der Witwe und Vormund des Kindes. Und dann noch eine junge Frau, deren Brüder und den Vater. Deren Herkunft ist geheimnisvoll...Sehr unterhalsam!
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Luli
3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars.
Reviewed in Spain on May 18, 2016
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Esta historia es super cortita, super dulce y super entretenida. A mí me ha servido para evaluar si la autora va a funcionar para mí o no, y la respuesta es sí, seguro que sí.
Los protagonistas son encantadores, para ser una historia tan corta hay un buen elenco de secundarios todos con sus historias personales y bien dibujados y el romance es muy bonito y tierno.
No he conseguido conectar con los niños…no sé muy bien por qué, pero me ha llamado la atención porque generalmente me gusta cuando aparecen en las historias, pero a estos no los he encontrado tan graciosos como la autora los pinta…
La única pega, y a mí me encantan las historias cortas, es que ha sido demasiado corta, estaban pasando demasiadas cosas a la vez y quizás la historia se ha asfixiado un poco en tan pocas páginas, pero aún así, me ha merecido la pena.
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