by Andrea Kane
First published 1997
This anthology brings together five winter romance tales from popular authors. A teacher finds herself transported across time, struggling to navigate an unfamiliar world while her heart pulls her toward an unexpected love. An earl carries deep wounds that have hardened him against affection until a governess arrives to challenge his bitter worldview. Christmas magic appears in the form of a special pony that changes lives. A fairy godmother works behind the scenes to orchestrate romance for those who need her help most. A talented filmmaker discovers that creating movies about love is far different from experiencing it firsthand. Each story unfolds against winter backdrops where snow and cold mirror the emotional barriers the characters must overcome. The collection explores how love can break through the walls people build around their hearts, whether those barriers come from past hurt, fear of the unknown, or simply the passage of time itself.
Genres: romance, historical-romance, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water, found-family
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century, 21st-Century
Hardcover · Borders Pr