I’ve been reading historical romance stories for 40 years. And I have to say that I love the way imagination has expanded the stories from prim and proper to lusty maidens.
While we still get the Regency romance vibe, some authors, like Sumner, show us what’s really going on behind closed doors.
This Christmas historical romance is comprised of three separate Novellas that are heavy on the heat, but light on the substance. Super enjoyable for some light reading. Check out my review below.
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His Wicked Little Christmas by Tracy SumnerASIN: B0FX5Y1Z9Z
Publisher: Lowcountry Romance Press
Publication date: October 21, 2025
ISBN-13: 979-8270966751
OVERVIEW:
All your favorite tropes with a little holiday sizzle: enemies-to-lovers, secret identity, he falls first, brother’s best friend, and second chance. Step into His Wicked Little Christmas, where National Reader’s Choice Award-winning author Tracy Sumner delivers three passionate Regency holiday romances—short, sizzling reads set in her acclaimed Duchess Society world.
The Ice Duchess
Georgiana “Ice Countess” Whitcomb has vowed never again to risk her heart. But when Dexter Munro returns with a scandalous wager—marry him by Epiphany or lose him forever—she must decide how much she’s willing to gamble for second chances.
The Governess Gamble
Francesca “Franny” Shaw flees ruin in America and adopts a governess’s identity to pursue a title in London. But when she bargains with the rakish Viscount Chance Allerton, her lessons go deeper than duty—and the heart’s tutor is far more dangerous than she ever expected. (Desire, disguise, and high stakes.)
The Daring Debutante
Arabella Macauley, unbowed and spirited, stakes her reputation on winning a duke’s hand. Nigel Streeter is a puzzle wrapped in secrets—and when Arabella dares to unravel him, both their defenses—and hearts—are at risk.
His Wicked Little Christmas by Tracy Sumner Review
If you’re looking for some light reading this holiday season, this author has an anthology-style book that comprises three separate novellas.
Each one of them is a standalone, and they are a quick read, perfect for a read between larger books.. Plus, they are entertaining and definitely a hot take.
With Christmas as the overarching theme, all three of them deliver in terms of entertainment with memorable characters and great plots. You cannot help but smile at the strong women going after what they really want.
His Wicked Little Christmas is fun, lighthearted, and a great one to add to your list this Christmas. I love that they are steamy and unapologetically romantic!
4 STARS!!
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