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An Improper Holiday by K.A. Mitchell
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An Improper Holiday (edition 2009)

by K.A. Mitchell

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He followed all the rules...until one man showed him a dozen ways to break them. As second son to an earl, Ian Stanton has always done the proper thing. Obeyed his elders, studied diligently, and dutifully accepted the commission his father purchased for him in the Fifty-Second Infantry Division. The one glaring, shameful, marvelous exception: Nicholas Chatham, heir to the Marquess of Carleigh. Before Ian took his position in His Majesty's army, he and Nicky consummated two years of physical and emotional discovery. Their inexperience created painful consequences that led Ian to the conviction that their unnatural desires were never meant to be indulged. Five years later, wounded in body and plagued by memories of what happened between them, Ian is sent to carry out his older brother's plans for a political alliance with Nicky's father. Their sister Charlotte is the bargaining piece. Nicky never believed that what he and Ian felt for each other was wrong and he has a plan to make things right. Getting Ian to Carleigh is but the first step. Now Nicky has only twelve nights to convince Ian that happiness is not the price of honor and duty, but its reward.… (more)
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Title:An Improper Holiday
Authors:K.A. Mitchell
Info:Samhain Publishing, Ltd. (2009), Kindle Edition, 108 pages
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I'm getting the grasp of K.A. Mitchell's character standards and I like.

Ian and Nicky find away to solidify their love during the Regency period which makes for some pretty tough fences to overcome. They find a way to wrangle through the fences and a way to be together. Enjoyable quick, holiday read with major substance. ( )
  SheReadsALot | Jun 20, 2016 |
This short story has all the trapping of an historical regency romance novel. The story is a bit contrived and all the loose ends are conveniently tidied up to make a HEA ending. With that said, it's a sweet story that should encourage a smile or two. ( )
  Penny01 | Feb 1, 2014 |
Typical hot Mitchell in an historical setting. I didn't like it as much as her full length books, but the chemistry was good, the historical setting not overly detailed (for someone not usually a fan of historical books, this is great), and a lot of fun. ( )
  Peepers82 | Sep 22, 2013 |
Everything about this story was just "ok". Had the potential for greatness but turned out mediocre. I did like Nicky very much, he was great. Knew what he wanted and went for it. He forgave Ian a little to easily after Ian practically accused Nicky of rape. The ending felt rushed, like the author got tiered of dealing with the characters and their issues, and just ended with a cliche. ( )
  saturnnalia | Jul 14, 2013 |
Just re-read this and picked up little bits I missed the first time, so I have lifted the rating.

This is so different from her contemporary books, but the Regency period comes through very well.

I'd love to read a story pased on one ofthe minor characters, Julian Lewes. ( )
  AB_Gayle | Mar 31, 2013 |
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For Mon and Dad,
Thanks for fostering a life-long love of books, history and Christmas traditions.
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The tall mahogany clock made the customary ominous tick as Ian waited in front of the equally foreboding desk.
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He followed all the rules...until one man showed him a dozen ways to break them. As second son to an earl, Ian Stanton has always done the proper thing. Obeyed his elders, studied diligently, and dutifully accepted the commission his father purchased for him in the Fifty-Second Infantry Division. The one glaring, shameful, marvelous exception: Nicholas Chatham, heir to the Marquess of Carleigh. Before Ian took his position in His Majesty's army, he and Nicky consummated two years of physical and emotional discovery. Their inexperience created painful consequences that led Ian to the conviction that their unnatural desires were never meant to be indulged. Five years later, wounded in body and plagued by memories of what happened between them, Ian is sent to carry out his older brother's plans for a political alliance with Nicky's father. Their sister Charlotte is the bargaining piece. Nicky never believed that what he and Ian felt for each other was wrong and he has a plan to make things right. Getting Ian to Carleigh is but the first step. Now Nicky has only twelve nights to convince Ian that happiness is not the price of honor and duty, but its reward.

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