Seasons of Invitations #2
by Daisy Landish
Published: June 25, 2026
Publisher: Beaches and Trails Publishing
Genre: Historical Romance, Regency Romance, Romance, Christmas Holiday Romance
Blurb:
She
fled one wedding... and crashed another.
Lady
Vivienne Ashford leaps from a church window on Christmas Eve to
escape a forced marriage to the vile Lord Vexley. Desperate and
penniless, she stumbles through a snowstorm to Wintermere Hall, only
to be mistaken for Miss Charlotte Linden, the American heiress the
Duke of Wintermere is supposed to marry.
One night, she
tells herself. Just until the storm passes. Julian Rathbone, Duke of
Wintermere, is facing financial ruin. His only hope is marrying the
elusive Miss Linden and her fortune. But when a disheveled woman
arrives claiming to be his intended bride, something doesn't add up.
She's too skittish, too knowledgeable about England... and far too
captivating for his peace of mind.
As Christmas
festivities unfold and the house party whirls toward the Twelfth
Night masquerade, Vivienne's lies grow more tangled, and her feelings
for Julian more impossible to ignore. But when her true identity is
revealed, she'll lose everything: her sanctuary, her safety, and the
one man who made her believe in love.
Now Julian must
choose between duty and desire, between a fortune that will save his
estate and a woman who already stole his heart.
Perfect
for readers who love sweet Regency romance with mistaken identity,
Christmas magic, and second chances at love.
From
Daisy Landish, author of Christmas with the Earl, The Lady Series and
The Christmas Runaway Bride, comes a clean historical romance where
masks hide more than faces, and true love reveals itself when you
least expect it.
The
Christmas Masquerade is
part of the Season
of Invitations series,
where society’s most sought-after house parties open their doors to
dukes, debutantes, and dangerous secrets. From elegant estates to
intimate country gatherings, each invitation promises scandal,
temptation, and unexpected romance, with stories ranging from clean
to gently steamy, where whispered wagers, hidden pasts, and carefully
arranged matches may lead not to ruin, but to love.
My Review:
The Christmas Masquerade by Daisy Landish is a delightful addition to the Seasons of Invitations series. It serves as an excellent introduction to this series for me. The Seasons of Invitations series comprises four distinct books, each authored by a different writer.
I was captivated by The Christmas Masquerade from the very first page. The moment Lady Vivienne Ashford jumped from the church window, I was completely engrossed.
The narrative begins with Vivienne at the altar, where she is being coerced into marrying the despicable Lord Vexleyor. In a moment of desperation, she escapes by leaping out of a window and lands, metaphorically speaking, in the arms of the Duke of Wintermere.
Vivienne encounters Julian Rathbone when she unexpectedly crashes a Christmas party at Wintermere Hall. She is mistaken for the Duke’s intended bride, Miss Charlotte Linden, an American heiress. Vivienne only requires one night to conceal herself and wait out the impending snowstorm.
However, her plans take an unexpected turn as she grows closer to Julian, particularly after she begins to develop feelings for him and uncovers the true reason behind his engagement to Miss Linden. Vivienne grapples with guilt over deceiving the Duke, fully aware that the truth will eventually surface.
What will transpire when the Duke discovers that Vivienne is an impostor? Will the bond they share be strong enough to earn his forgiveness?
A significant plot twist transformed the story, making it even more engaging for me and drawing me deeper into this enchanting world. After this pivotal moment, I found myself unable to turn the pages as quickly as I wished, eager to see how this twist would influence the unfolding narrative.
This is a beautifully crafted story filled with Dukes, Ladies, romance, luxurious estates, and festive gatherings that deserves a spot on your reading list. If you enjoy Christmas tales featuring second chances at love, I wholeheartedly believe that The Christmas Masquerade would be a superb addition to your collection.
If The Christmas Masquerade sounds like something you may enjoy, I highly recommend grabbing a copy today!
A Season of Invitations (4-book series) by Ella Hazard, Sharon Michalove, Daisy Landish, and Lisabel Chretien on Amazon.
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