Brigid says: One of the first romance books I read that made me fall in love with the genre I had long ignored! This charming historical romp is a steamy Beauty and the Beast retelling that enchanted me from the first page when the main character arrives at the Duke's doorstep in a wedding dress. Tessa Dare's swoony stories are always thoughtfully clever and full of witty banter. (Open door.)

Brigid says: All the Christmastime feels abound in this historical romance anthology. Each tale features possibly magical shortbread cookies (even if they are slightly burnt), a handsome Duke, and a guaranteed happily ever after. I picked this up because I saw Tessa Dare’s name on the cover. I am happy to report that her Meet Me in Mayfair was my favorite of the collection. She always writes top-notch banter with clever premises and swoony-worthy love stories. Add in the festive setting and I had a merry old time reading this! (Open door.)