"Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh is an anthology of three stories."

A Gift of Gold by Ann Jacobs

It's Christmas at Summerfield Castle and the deVere twins, Gavin and William, are back home. Gavin is pledged to marry Lady Evelyn FitzSimmons. She will provide him with estates and money. He is just not sure he wants to give up his lust pursuits of anything in skirts. Lady Evelyn is worried that Gavin will not like her as she is a little on the plus side. So she dresses up as a maid and goes to meet Gavin. But she gets more that she bargained for when Will showed up to share in the games. Gavin likes her so much that he wants her again the next night. But what will he say when he finds out the maid he has been sharing is his wife-to-be?

A Gift of Frankincense by Cassie Walder

Lady Anne DeVere Hepburn, Countess of Solway, is a widow who had gotten use to her way of life -- then the letter arrived. Rob Garrick has asked for her hand in marriage. She feels this could be a good marriage for them except for one little problem. Her exiled King wants her to marry Rob then spy on him, as Rob is known to be loyal to Cromwell. If she is caught spying she could lose her life and her son's lands, but if she marries Rob she can lose her heart. Which will she follow, her heart or her head?

A Gift of Myrrh by Jodi Lynn Copeland

Tavish MacBain, newly appointed Laird of Castle Wynderon, is back in Scotland after living most of his life in England. He had only become the Laird upon death of his twin brother. Now Tavish has to not only win over his people, but his brother's widow, Kristiana. Kristiana is attracted to Tavish but she doesn't know how to tell him that her marriage to his brother was never consummated. When she finally decides to make love with him, he believes rumors that she is doing it not out of love. Will Tavish end up trusting Kristiana? Will love finally happen for these two?

This is a very erotic Christmas anthology. It covers three different historical periods and three different Christmas celebrations. If you want an erotic, love-filled Christmas anthology this is the one for you.

Reviewed by Patricia McGrew
Courtesy Sensual Romance Reviews
Posted January 2, 2004

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Summary

The deVere men together again...the next generation of hot, alpha males and their lusty lovers...

Meet Sir Gavin deVere, Rolfe and Jasmine's second son, fierce in battle. And unsurpassed in bed. He's Lord of Misrule in this steamy holiday romp with the hot-blooded widow who's his betrothed wife, his twin brother Will, and Meggie—daughter of their sworn enemy.

Originally published in the Ellora's Cave e-book anthology, Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh, 11/03.