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    Mistletoe Magic, A Christmas Regency Short Story
    Mistletoe Magic, A Christmas Regency Short Story
    Mistletoe Magic, A Christmas Regency Short Story
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    Mistletoe Magic, A Christmas Regency Short Story

    By Donna Hatch

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    At the Christmas Eve masquerade ball, Evelyn plans to lure the charming and handsome Michael underneath the mistletoe and show him just how much she likes him. With a single, earth-shattering kiss, she's certain he'll finally realize she's the only girl for him. Little does she know, her childhood friend, Colin, has the same plans for Evelyn. Neither her crush on another man, nor her near escape from falling through the ice in a frozen pond will stand in Colin's way. They'll both need the magic of a mistletoe kiss, but only one of them will succeed in their plans.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDonna Hatch
    Release dateDec 7, 2011
    ISBN9781465761439
    Mistletoe Magic, A Christmas Regency Short Story
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    Donna Hatch

    Donna Hatch is the award-winning author of the best-selling “Rogue Hearts Series” and more than 25 published titles. A hopeless romantic and adventurer at heart, she discovered her writing passion at the tender age of 8. She juggles writing, freelance editing, multiple volunteer positions, and speaking at workshops and conferences. Both natives of Arizona, she and her husband of over thirty years have raised 6 children together and are living proof that there really is a happily ever after.

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      Mistletoe Magic: A Christmas Regency Short Story by Donna HatchLove the reference to hand knitted muffler at the beginning of this book. Love very detaileddescriptions of the group skating on ice. Brought back memories of the family and relativechildren skating on the cow ponds in the fields below our house each winter.Race on the ice leads to a tragedy that could've been worse.I am very happy the knitted muffler and others came to the rescue.After Colin saved Evelyn's life he thought about how he would win her over from the one she had set her eyes on:Michael.Artwork on the floor sounds exquisite!Love descriptions of the flowers and mistletoe. I can almost smell them.At the masquerade ball Evelyn thought she knew Micheal was one wearing a half gold mask. There were alot there with that particular mask on. She danced with many but wanted to find him and get him underthe mistletoe.Colin wanted to get Evelyn under the mistletoe.She danced and talked to who she thought was Michael and made plans for the dinner waltz and then they'dsite down to dinner together. Dance finally over and they strolled to the dinner, through mistletoe arch wherethey kissed. upon removing their masks she found out she had been deceived and ran away.Colin reveals something to Evie and she had a confession to make after full realization hit.Very happy ending, that mistletoe was magic.I rate this book a 5, very touching holiday story.

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    Mistletoe Magic, A Christmas Regency Short Story - Donna Hatch

    Mistletoe Magic

    A Christmas Regency Short Story

    Donna Hatch

    Copyright 2011 Donna Hatch

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    Chapter 1

    England

    December, 1813

    Evelyn strapped on her ice skates, tucked the ends of her knitted muffler into her wool coat, and set out to pursue her prey. Her prey, Michael Cavenleigh, skated upon the frozen lake, oblivious to her designs. He wasn’t completely oblivious to Evelyn’s existence, but he hadn’t exactly paid court to her, either. That would soon change. At Lady Cavenleigh’s Christmas Eve masquerade ball, Evelyn would don a mask and lure Michael Cavenleigh under the mistletoe. Then, after a single, world-tilting kiss, he’d realize Evelyn was the only girl for him.

    Smiling, Evelyn pulled on her gloves and stood. After she smoothed her skirts and buttoned the top button of her wool coat, she waded through the soft snow to the lake’s frozen edge.

    As she slid onto the ice, she wobbled a bit until she got the feel of her skates. Though the lake had frozen weeks ago, Evelyn hadn’t skated in almost a year and it took a moment to regain the feel of skating. From behind, came a swishing sound.

    Graceful as ever, eh? Colin Stratford glided by, grinning lopsidedly.

    Evelyn tried to shoot him a glare, but had to return his infectious grin. Give me a moment and I’ll out skate you.

    Colin turned around and skated backwards. He bowed low making it look elegant even on skates. Anything for a lady. A wicked grin crinkled his brown eyes. But then, you’re just a skinny, freckle-faced tag-a-long, so I don’t have to show you that courtesy.

    Evelyn pretended to be outraged at his slur, but she’d grown up hearing it, so it had lost its barb years ago. She raised her chin and sniffed. You, sir, are no gentleman.

    He circled back and moved alongside her. My mother would disagree.

    She is blind to your faults. And believe me, they are legion.

    Colin looked thoughtful. That’s true. But one can hardly blame her. Mothers are supposed to adore their sons, are they not?

    Evelyn made a dismissive wave. Yes, of course. But don’t believe everything she says to you about how wonderful you are.

    He grinned again, his nose and cheeks pink from cold. I have to. It’s my job as a dutiful son. He gestured to his green muffler. She told me I look dashing in this muffler you knitted me.

    You must admit, it is rather nice.

    His smile softened. It is. I wear it every time I go out of doors.

    Evelyn stared at the sudden change. Gone was the impish boy she’d grown up with. In his place stood a handsome young man who was looking at her with a gentleness she’d never seen before.

    Unexplainably uncomfortable, Evelyn looked out over the ice lined with flocked trees. Voices of the other skaters reached her ears. She scanned the area, looking for Michael Cavenleigh. He skated with Mary and Susan, nice girls in their own right,

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