Mistletoe Christmas by Eloisa James, Christi Caldwell, Janna MacGregor and Erica Ridley

From the publisher...

"The Duke of Greystoke’s Christmas Revelry is famous throughout the British Isles for its plays, dancing, magical grotto… not to mention scandals leading to the marriage licenses he hands out like confetti. 

But not everyone welcomes a visit from Cupid. Lady Cressida, the duke’s daughter, is too busy managing the entertainments—and besides, her own father has called her dowdy. Her cousin, Lady Isabelle Wilkshire, is directing Cinderella and has no interest in marriage. Lady Caroline Whitmore is already (unhappily) married; the fact that she and her estranged husband have to pretend to be together just makes her dread the party all the more. But not as much as Miss Louisa Harcourt, whose mother bluntly tells her that this is her last chance to escape the horrors of being an old maid. 

A house party so large, that mothers lose track of their charges, leads to a delightful, seductive quartet of stories that you will savor for the Season!"

The Duke Heist by Erica Ridley

Chloe is determined to get back the painting that was stolen from her family. The person who currently has it, has plans to give it away. The family comes up with a plan to get it back, but they didn't count on Chloe abducting a duke in the process.
Lawrence can't believe that his carriage has been hijacked by a woman. Could she be trying to compromise him into marriage? She claims that she isn't and he gives her a promise of helping her become noticed amongst the ton so she can marry someone other than him. 
But the more time they spend together, the harder each of them is falling. Lawrence needs money to save his estate and Chloe has no dowry. Chloe never had plans to marry. Are they willing to sacrifice to find an everlasting love?

Forever Your Duke by Erica Ridley

Alexander has decided that is was finally time for him to find a woman to become his duchess. Using his annual Christmas party to accomplish this, he welcomes many debutants to his home. While there are many suitable women vying for his hand, he finds himself attracted to the most unsuitable candidate...
Cynthia has held a tendre for Alexander for years, but knows that she is not the type of woman that he would choose to marry. While she attends his party every year, she is using this year to try and match her cousin with the duke. She is just the type of woman that Alexander needs. But even while she tries to matchmake, she can't seem to get Alexander out of her won heart.
Will these two finally choose to follow their hearts?

Ten Days with a Duke by Erica Ridley

Olive's father has just told her that she must marry the man that humiliated her years before. He will even get her beloved stud farm when the marriage is final.  The horrid man even shows up with a marriage license in hand. There is no way the Olive will do her father's bidding.
Elijah is ready to end this family feud. He has been in love with Olive for years and the feud has gotten in the way. He gets Olive to agree to being wooed for 10 days. Can he win her love in that short amount of time?

One Night with a Duke by Erica Ridley

Jonathan is in town to start a new business. When he arrives and learns that his partner has been delayed, he must find a way to occupy his time. Wandering around town, he comes across a jewelers. Stopping in, he is intrigued with not only the merchandise, but the owner of the shop.
Angelica has spent years building up her business. As a black woman, she has had to fight harder than others starting her business. When Jonathan starts coming around her store, she tries to ignore him. She doesn't need anything more on her plate at this time. But the more time that he spends with her, the more he gets under her skin. But falling for him, almost guarantees a broken heart. Can she risk it?
Jonathan plans to leave when his business deal is solidified. Is he willing to give up the relationship he has forged with Angelica and end up with a broken heart or will he be willing to break down the barriers he has built around himself?

Dawn with a Duke by Erica Ridley

Isabelle is on her way to her brother's party when her maid gets sick on the way. They stop at an inn so that she can get help from a doctor. But when a snow storm comes in, they end up trapped for days. Knowing that her reputation would be in ruins if anyone learns who she really is, Isabelle poses as a widow. With the employees at the inn also sick, she has no one to help her with her clothes. What is she to do but ask her handsome neighbor for help...
Calvin has been at the inn finishing up a project that will determine the path of his future. He can't afford to be stuck at the inn during the snow storm, as he needs his business partner to help him finish the project. But when he learns that Isabelle can draw, he allows her to help him with the project.
They grow closer as they work together, but what will happen when Calvin learns who Isabelle really is? Will they have a future together?

The Duke's Desire by Erica Ridley

Meg has been lusting after Lucien ever since she came to town. When she learns that the reason he is so gruff with everyone is that his English is not up to par, she offers to tutor him. If they end up exploring the attraction that they feel for one another, all the better...
Lucien has wanted nothing but to return to France since he arrived in England. On the cusp of leaving when Meg makes her offer, he doesn't see a need to take her up on it. But when he gets a nudge from some family members, he decides to take the plunge. He didn't count on being so intrigued by his new tutor.
As Meg and Lucien get closer to one another, they have to decide on their path. They both have plans and they don't go int he same direction... Can they make what is happening between them work?

The Duke's Embrace by Erica Ridley

Eve doesn't go anywhere without her notebook. She is constantly writing down things that she would love to print in her newspaper, if only her father would allow it. When Sébastien comes to her with a request to put an advert in the paper about selling his smithy, she jumps right on it. She then has a brilliant idea about featuring one person from the village it each edition of the paper and wouldn't Sébastien be the perfect person to be highlighted first. 
Ever since Sébastien and his family arrived from France, they have been dreaming of the day they will return. Their uncle finally owns his property outright, so now it is time to sell the smithy and use the proceeds to start their life back home. 
As these two spend time together, they realize that they share a mutual attraction. But with Sébastien moving back to France and Eve wanting a career writing for a newspaper, can those feeling amount to anything?

The Duke's Bride by Erica Ridley

Désirée and her family are eager to get back to their homeland of France, but first they must save enough money to pay off their uncle's debt. So when Jack offers Désirée a position in is household as a governess to his children, she jumps on the chance. She just hopes that she can control the attraction she has for the man.
Jack is in desperate need of help with his rambunctious children. He thinks that Désirée would be the perfect choice until he can get someone on a more permanent basis. He's always been attracted to Désirée, but has never acted on it because of his relationship with her brother. But when he learns that the attraction is mutual, he finds it hard to ignore.
Désirée is determined to return to France, so starting something with Jack can't lead to anything but a broken heart. But will the two decide it is worth it?

Dukes, Actually by Erica Ridley

Carole left her notebook at the Duke of Azureford's home when she was there for a party. Since them she has been trying to get it back, with no luck. Her latest attempt puts her face to face with the duke who isn't supposed to be in town yet.
Adam is surprised to find his neighbor visiting his home. But he has a brilliant idea! He has come to his home up north, to try to get over his shyness. When he is around people, he just clams up and can't speak to them. He needs to be able to talk to people if he is ever to find a wife. But something about Carole, makes her easy to speak to. They have so much in common that the words just flow from him. As easy as Carole is to be around, she has made it perfectly clear that marriage is not in her future. Can he change her mind?

One Night to Remember by Erica Ridley

Giles, a blacksmith, is asked to help one of his best customer's win a race. When he agreed, he didn't know that he would be working with the duke's sister. As he falls for her, he knows that she is way out of league but you can't help where the heart leads you.
Before her brother came into the dukedom, Felicity did what was necessary to survive. This included acting as a younger brother and working as a blacksmith. Unlike her brother, she really loved the work and continued it after their fortune changed. She loves the idea of working with Giles, but she has no plans to marry. So when she starts falling for the man, she is torn.
Will this unlikely duo find their HEA?

Too Wanton to Wed by Erica Ridley

Violet is on the run after saving a child from unspeakable harm. After weeks traveling alone, she stumbles upon what appears to be an abandoned abbey. She is exhausted and passes out before even making it inside. She awakes to find herself inside and laying in a bed. The owner of the home, Alistair, offers her a job. She becomes his daughter's governess. She has fallen in love with the family and all seems to be going well, until her past catches up with her...

Alistair is at his wits end. Since his daughter was born, he has been trying to find a cure for her with no luck. But in recent years, his daughter has become uncontrollable. He fears that she will attack the servants, so has become the only person that has contact with her. That is until Violet stumbles into their lives. She is a miracle worker. His daughter is no longer the angry, miserable little girl that she has become the last several years. But when Violet's past comes back to haunt her, that might all change. Can Alistair save the family he has finally built for himself?

One Night of Passion by Erica Ridley

Thaddeus is ready to get married and wants to find the woman who wants to be with him as much as he wants to be with her. Too bad that the woman that he finds himself falling for has plans to never marry.
Priscilla is just bidding her time until she gets her inheritance. Then she will travel the world with her father and grandfather. To appease her grandmother, she appears to be on the hunt for a spouse but she rebuffs anyone that shows an interest. But then the meets Thaddeus. Knowing what she wants form life, she tries to discourage him. But her attraction to him keeps getting in the way.
Can these two figure out a way to both get their HEA?

The Duke's Accidental Wife by Erica Ridley

The Duke's Accidental Wife by Erica Ridley
This is book 7 in the Dukes of War series.
Miss Katherine Ross does what she wants even if it goes against society's dictates and that includes getting a husband. Never wanting to have a husband tell her what to do, she has long decided that whenever wants to marry. But that all changes when she finds herself in a compromising situation with the Duke of Ravenwood.
No one would have guessed it, but Ravenwood wanted to marry for love. When he is forced to marry Katherine, he believes that his dreams are over. When he thinks of the perfect duchess, she would be the opposite of Katherine in every way.
Can Katherine and Ravenwood turn their forced marriage into one based on love?
I've been waiting on Ravenwood's story for awhile now and I was so excited to read it. Ridley made it everything that I could have asked for!
If you've read the series, you know that Ravenwood is always the prim and proper duke. But you were occasionally give a small glimpse of the side of him that he shows few people. I was so excited to finally see more of that man!!
I loved Katherine! She was a woman ahead of her time. She had money in which to survive on her own and she took full advantage of it. She focused on the things in life that she loved and didn't let anyone get in her way. You go girl!!
I'm sorry to see this series end, but I know that I will love whatever Ridley puts out for us next!! I can't wait to find out what it is!

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The Pirate's Tempting Stowaway by Erica Ridley

The Pirate's Tempting Stowaway by Erica Ridley
This is book 6 in the Dukes of War series.
Clara Halton has expected that she will die alone after being struck with consumption. She sent her daughter off to England never expecting a rough pirate to come and abduct her from her home. With hope of finally seeing her daughter again, she agrees to travel with Captain Blackheart.
Captain Blackheart, known as Gregory Steele in another life, was expecting his package to be an old woman on her death bad. He never imagined that the woman would be about his age and not as sick as everyone imagined. Fighting a mutual attraction during their trip to England, both know that nothing to come of it. But as both get back to their "normal" lives, they can't stop thinking about the other. 
What happens when Clara throws all caution to the wind and stowaways on Blackheart's ship?
I have been waiting for Blackheart's story since he was first introduced. We get to see glimpses of him throughout the series, but it was never enough!! I'm so glad that Ridley decided to write his story!!
Who doesn't love a pirate story!?! One reason I like them so well is that the H/H are thrown into close quarters and they have to interact with each other a lot more than if they were living in London and only seeing each other at ton events. Given that Clara is trying to recover during the voyage, that means the time they spend together is in the privacy of the captain's cabin! Lots of alone time!!
This is definitely another great addition to the Dukes of War series. The next one comes out in March!! The Duke of Ravenwood will finally get his HEA!!

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The Brigadier's Runaway Bride by Erica Ridley

The Brigadier's Runaway Bride by Erica Ridley
This is book 5 in the Dukes of War series.
To secure her future, Miss Sarah Fairfax, is marrying her former intended's best friend. What else can she do after finding herself pregnant and her fiancee killed during the war. No one is more surprised than Sarah, when her former intended shows up at her wedding determined to get her back.
Brigadier Edmund Blackpool was left for dead on the battlefield. Fighting to get his way back home, the image of Sarah is the only thing that got him through. He can't believe that she is marrying his best friend and is about to have a baby. But he won't give up without a fight and quickly marries Sarah.
But a lot has changed in 9 months. They are about to have a baby. Can these two lovers find their way back to each other?
This is definitely different than the other books in the Duke of War series or other historical romances for that matter. Sarah and Edmund quickly find themselves parents and a lot of the story revolves around them adjusting to being parents and finding that spark again.
While I did enjoy the story, it definitely isn't my favorite of the series. Captain Blackheart's story is up next. I can't wait to read it. He has intrigued me since we first met him in The Earl's Defiant Wallflower.

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The Major's Faux Fiancee by Erica Ridley

The Major's Faux Fiancee by Erica Ridley
This is book 4 in the Dukes of War series.
Major Bartholomew Blackpool came back from war without a leg and his twin brother. Having retreated from society, he ignores all his friends and family. That is until he receives a letter from a childhood friend.
Miss Daphne Vaughan reaches out to Bartholomew when she has no one else to turn to. Her guardian is forcing her to get married to get her out of his hair. She proposes a plan to Bartholomew, in which he will pose as her fiancee until she get her inheritance. At that point, they will break their betrothal and both of them will be free.
When the time comes for their break-up, neither wants to ruin the reputation of the other. But what would happen if they made their engagement real?
Loved the story!! 
Daphne was a different type of heroine. She was a crusader that championed the lower classes instead of ridiculing them as others in her class did at that time. 
I loved watching Daphne bring out the "old" Bartholomew. The man that he was before the war. She saw glimpses at that man and made sure to do what she could to bring him out more.
I'm very excited to read the next book in the series which comes out in September!

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The Captain's Bluestocking Mistress by Erica Ridley

The Captain's Bluestocking Mistress by Erica Ridley
This is book 2 in the Dukes of War series.
Having established herself firmly on the shelf, spinster Jane Downing has decided that she wants to take a lover if only for one night of pleasure.  Having spent years not being seen, she would like one night where someone "sees" her and who better than Xavier Grey one of the few man that has intrigued her. Learning that he is leaving for his cottage in Essex, Jane follows him with seduction on her mind.
Xavier wants nothing more than to be out of the spotlight and to forget what he did during the war. He can't believe that Jane has followed him and is intend on seduction. As attracted to Jane as he is, she doesn't know all the terrible things he has done. He doesn't feel like he deserves to be the one to take Jane's special gift.
Can Jane talk Xavier into one night of passion?
Loved this story! Ever since Xavier spoke up in The Earl's Defiant Wallflower, I thought he had a wicked sense of humor (what a time to finally speak!!). As with the other books in the series, Ridley has me laughing out loud and so engrossed in the story that I couldn't put it down until it was finished. This series is definitely in the top 5 of my all time favorite reads!
I can't wait to see what Ridley has in store for us when the next book in the series, The Major's Faux Fiancee, comes out in June!

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The Earl's Defiant Wallflower by Erica Ridley

Miss Grace Halton must find a husband that will let her take her dowry and go back to America to pay for the medicine that her mother desperately needs. Unfortunately, the man that she is attracted to needs her dowry just as bad as she does.
Oliver York, the Earl of Carlisle, must marry an heiress to salvage his estates from the damage that his father did. As much as they fight it, Oliver and Grace can't stop their attraction for each other and find suitable spouses. What happens when they are caught in a compromising position?

The Viscount's Christmas Temptation by Erica Ridley

The Viscount's Christmas Temptation by Erica Ridley
This is book 0.5 in the Dukes of War series.
Lady Amelia Pembroke has been managing her brother's home since she was very young and he inherited the dukedom. The managing tendency has carried over into her personal life as well.  Upon realizing that her brother probably won't marry until she does, Amelia decides to use the upcoming Christmas ball to find a husband. That is until she learns that a lightning strike has cancelled it.
Lord Benedict's well ordered life is turned upside down when Amelia decides to take care of the planning of his family's annual Christmas party. Deciding to let her have her way with the planning, Benedict never imagined that this managing female would worm her way into his heart.
This is my first story by Erica Ridley and it definitely won't be my last. I was laughing out loud throughout the story and loved every minute of the bantering between the H/H.  I can't wait to see what the rest of the series has in store for us!

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Thanks go to Intrepid Reads via NetGalley for a copy of the book in exchange of an honest review.