Sealed with a Yuletide Kiss

Sealed With a Yuletide Kiss is the romance advent calendar I've been waiting for! This idea was so fun and I looked forward to each installment. Sophie Barnes has written the most festive and easily consumable historical romance must-read for the holiday season!

What a delightful collection of short, holiday stories - perfect for this time of year! Ms. Barnes has once again provided us with a satisfying and magical romantic treat.
I'd advise you to get your favorite hot drink and find a comfy place to curl up with this gem of a collection. These heartwarming stories will melt your heart and sweep you away into a world of romance and smiles. The stories are short, so you can easily get through it in one day, but that does not take away from all the sweetness and fun they will give. All the stories were well-written with wonderful characters that you will fall in love with. A charming and delightful collection!
I definitely recommend!

I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

A Countdown to Christmas with a different story for each day of the advent calendar! How unique and fun this novel was. Sophie Barnes is new to me and I'll search out her other work. Happy endings, uplifting words, emotionally satisfying and each story is complete.

Being a Barnes fan I thought I’d check out this advent calendar type anthology titled Sealed with a Yuletide Kiss. I won’t say that I expected much but imagine my surprise when the 24 little short stories turned out to be very Hallmark-esque. I won’t fib and say that all the stories developed well and wrap up so good that the reader is not left wanting but Barnes is so skilled that the calendar fulfills the purpose for which it was written. It gives readers a chance to escape each day in December with a short sweet story often filled with insight, wisdom and a HEA that leaves one with a smile on their face and looking forward to the next date and story on the calendar. The cute and quirky titles are:
1: A Drunken Christmas Escapade
2: A Royal Affair on Christmas Eve
3: A Duke Surrenders His Heart on Christmas Eve
4: A Highwayman Proposes on Christmas Eve
5: Caught in a Snow Storm on Christmas Eve
6: Rescued by a Duke before Christmas
7: A Kiss for Christmas
8: A Christmas House Party
9: Underneath the Mistletoe
10: Snowed In on Christmas Eve
11: An Unexpected Guest Arrives for Christmas
12: At the Christmas Ball
13: Trapped in a Carriage on Christmas Eve
14: By the Stroke of Midnight
15: The Duke Proposes on Christmas
16: A Scandalous Dare on Christmas Eve
17: A Secret Christmas Rendezvous
18: Stealing a Yuletide Kiss
19: A Shocking Revelation for Christmas
20: Stranded at an Inn during Christmas
21: An Unexpected Encounter with a Highlander
22: Reunited on Christmas Eve
23: Only a Duke Will Do for Christmas
24: A Christmas Wedding Gone Awry
This review was given on the ARC copy I received from the Publisher via Netgalley in return for my honest opinion. Happy reading!

This is probably the best gift I'll get this December - I truly love the idea of 24 short stories, one for each day leading up to 12/25. What a great treat to enjoy first thing in the morning with a cup of tea, or snuggled into bed with a cup of cocoa.

While I fully admit to not having read all of the stories - I'm trying to follow as Sophie Barnes suggested and reading only one a day - I love these light little glimpses of Romance. It's just enough to put a lovely smile on your face and remind you of all the warm pieces of Winter holidays.

I highly highly recommend this book - even if just for the novelty of it. It's so very charming and I can't say enough lovely things about it. Pop on some holiday music and take a few minutes to transport yourself.

The hardest part is trying not to cheat and read ahead!

My opinions are my own and freely given.

Very cute & perfect for Christmas!
I think the concept of a romance holiday anthology as an advent calendar is so inventive and fun. Everyday leading up to the holiday you get a wonderful story to get you into the spirit.
I think more anthologies should be read this way, that way the stories don’t blend together or become repetitive.
Overall if you’re looking for some holiday cheer in the form of short romantic stories, Sealed with a Yuletide Kiss certainly fits the bill.

I received a copy from Netgalley via Book Review Buzz; this is my honest review.
General: I'm glad all the stories were from the same author and 66% were made for this advent calendar - the others, which were written before the idea, fit right in there too. All the stories are worth 5 stars except for 2 with a 4 stars only. If I wasn't writing a review it would have been fun to read one story per day; most were read within an hour or less. One thing negative is that many names keep repeating in the stories: Emma, Fiona, Pete - Maybe make a list before starting a collection like this.
1. Brother's BFF 2. Mistaken identity 3. Friend's sister 4. Adventures & passion 5. Friends since youth 6. Trail of mishaps brings an offer 7. The heart grows fonder with time 8. Second chance with drama - least favorite 9. Last resort 10. Under compromise or by choice 11. Instant spark between strangers 12. Time wasted by assumptions 13. The title says it all 14. Matchmaking for the servants 15. More racy 16. Meddling sister 17. Stood up by one brother; loved by the other 18. Nisser's doing 19. Unconventional love match 20. Two countries, two lovers 21. Love away from expectations - best story 22. Second chance at love TRIGGER: conjugal abuse in many forms 23. Coming home in time to save the lady 24. Does the weather predict the outcome? Longer without adding much - second least favorite.

Amuse bouche...

What a great idea. A collection of amouse bouche sized short stories that you read on each night before Christmas, starting on Dec. 1. Its brilliant. The stories are well crafted and what a 300 page novel would be if the main characters told each other they liked one another and communicated effectively, face to face.
So, enjoy a little treat every night.

Recommend.

Twenty-four short and I mean short stories to put you in the mood for the holidays. One story for each day of advent, a couple find their heart's desire and a promise of a happy future with a kiss. I read them all in one afternoon. Well done!!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

This was a fun read. Thank you NetGalley. There is a short story for each day beginning December first to Christmas. Each story is different, as in different times or places and completely different situations. They end up with a chance for love if not actually finding love right away.

Twenty four tales to warm you before Christmas…

Impossible to sum up the many stories, but the titles provided for each of them will help you to determine the main subject of them all.
I learned not so long ago that this style of stories is called flash fiction, and I love it, it might be a read a of a few minutes but when rightly done, it does at any moment feel lacking.
I loved every one of them, I read them in one setting, but I will definitely reread them this December, my very own advent calendar.

I can only thank the author for warming each day before Christmas with a lovely story, a dash of romance to cheer the mood.

My only complaint is there is only 24 days in the advent calendar.
5 stars

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 kisses

I have been granted an advance copy by the author, here is my true and unbiased opinion.

4.5 Stars
Allow yourself to be swept away as you count down to Christmas with this collection of twenty-four romantic short stories. From friends to lovers and instant romance to secret identities and so much more, these treats are sure to fill you with warmth this holiday season. So grab a hot drink, settle into your favourite spot, and indulge in the magic of happily ever afters.
I loved these short stories, an advent calendar of romance. What better than settling with a short story each day in December, or any other time of year, a cuppa & a couple of biscuits. There are a variety of tropes & I wanted a few to be longer, always a sign I’m enjoying a read. Of course the characters don’t have the depth as in a full length novel but each couple were likeable & I could relate to most of them
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

Sealed with a Yuletide Kiss has more than enough heart to go around. There's a smorgasbord of romance just waiting to be discovered and put in a little love in each and every heart. A little piece of heaven in a heartwarming package.

I received an ARC of "Sealed with a Yuletide Kiss," from Netgalley. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Sophie Barnes' ability to tell stories is fantastic as we readers are drawn in to the lives of her characters. This is a series of short stories,  all with HEAs. Each story is unique, with unique characters and unique circumstances. Awesome stories!

What a sweet holiday collection!

Like a decadent chocolate advent calendar, there's a delectable treat for each of the first twenty-four days of December. We have quite a collection of Regency tropes - mistaken identities, older brother's best friend, childhood friend, arranged marriage, misunderstandings, and even one that takes place among the service class. Each is a standalone romance with a HEA, and each is just about a chapter long - just enough to satisfy a quick craving.

Like the best candy treat, these stories leave the reader wishing for just a little bit more to savor. It's a marvel that the author can create such compelling characters in such short stories, but anyone familiar with the author's other works will recognize her gift in creating delightful tales. If you're looking for a book that will deliver a series of quick fixes for the romance addict, look no further. This book was written for you. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

I loved this book! What a wonderful idea to have a once a day read upto Christmas. All the stories were great and exactly what I'd expect from Sophie Barnes. All stories were different yet good. I dont know that I could have read just one a day. That might be just too much.

I really enjoyed these holiday treats each story was heartwarming and romantic. I loved all the fun characters and the authors ability to bring happiness in a variety of ways. Personally, I usually stay away from anthologies because the stories are to brief for my personal likes. I found myself left wanting more at the conclusion of each story.

4.5 Stars ⭐️ | 4 Flames 🔥

I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.
It is a sweet collection of short feel good stories. Perfect for Christmas time.

The premise of this book intrigued me from the beginning - an advent calendar comprised of short historical romances. It was very enjoyable, but my only complaint is that I would love to know more about each of stories. They were in turns funny, heart-warming, and just plain lovely to read. I enjoyed them all very much, and would recommend this to anyone who just wants a small taste of what Sophie Barnes' books have to offer.

This book contained a different romance for everyday of December up until December 24th. It gave the reader many different characters to fall in love with. I can’t wait for Sophie Barnes next book.

Twenty-four romantic short stories are to be found in this Christmas-themed collection, designed to be read from the 1st to the 24th of December.

This is undoubtedly the best advent calendar I've ever had the pleasure to open. Okay, so it's an ARC which means I had to read and review it beforehand, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have been able to restrict myself to one story a day - they are heart-warming, sweet, and so easy to consume. The advent calendar idea is pretty awesome. It also works really well. And I'm not just saying this as a Sophie Barnes fan! Any reader who dabbles in historical romance will enjoy this.

This is an absolutely lovely and charming collection of short stories set around the Yuletide. I absolutely love the idea of having a short romance story advent calendar, and Sophie Barnes has done a wonderful job in the creation of this. Each story is unique and original, they are all well writing and so beautifully sweet in the various romances that help to count down to Christmas Day. Barnes has crafted these stories with a range of character ages, tropes, and stages in the romantic relationship between the heroes and heroines. I think Barnes does a fantastic job of making each story fresh and unique to the other. Each story has an ease and conversational tone that quickly draws you into the romance, and the stories read about 10-15 minutes a piece, which is perfect for right before you fall asleep. It is just so delightful to have a little short love story to read before bed every December night as the perfect way to countdown to the big day.

Definitely pick up with book if you love a short and sweet story that will leave you with a smile. It is such a lovely winter holiday gift from Sophie Barnes to her readers and I think that you will delight in having a sweet short story to read right before bed as a delightful little winter treat!

Allow yourself to be swept away as you count down to Christmas with this collection of twenty-four romantic short stories. From friends to lovers and instant romance to secret identities and so much more, these treats are sure to fill you with warmth this holiday season. So grab a hot drink, settle into your favorite spot, and indulge in the magic of happily ever afters.
This book is a conglomeration of stories about Christmas.
It's good for what it is .
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.