Home for the Holidays

I love Johanna Lindsey books! It is a typical romance but I still love the characters and the interactions between them.

The story of Larissa and Vincent. Vincent is set on revenge on Larissa's father for the death of his brother. When he evicts them from their home he discovers Larissa. He lies and schemes to keep her near him.

Left to handle the rumors other family's bankruptcy and impending eviction, Larissa Ascots wishes for a merry Christmas seem to be in peril for the first time in her sheltered life. A charming would-be "benefactor," Vincent Everett, the Baron of Windsmoor, has offered to shelter Larissa and her young brother. But more than Yuletide spirit seems to have inspired the baron's generostity. From the moment he first set eyes on Larissa, the highborn rogue was bewitched. And now that she has taken up residence in his home, he aches with wanting her-a most unfortunate state of affairs, since the proud beauty obviously despises him... and since Vincent has sworn to seek a righteous vengeance on the Ascot family.
But Christmas is a time of show more miracles, after all. And even two rival souls can be touched by the spirit of forgiveness inthese magical days and showered with precious gifts of tenderness, love, and ecstasy unbound. show less

Larissa Ascot's father has gone to the Colonies on business and is long over due to return home. Larissa is left to deal with rumors of her family's bankruptcy, creditors, and the threat of eviction and it's Christmas time.
A charming would-be "benefactor,"Vincent Everett, the Baron of Windsmoor, has offered to shelter Larissa and her young brother. But more than Yuletide spirit seems to have inspired the baron's generostity..From the moment he first set eyes on Larissa, the highborn rogue was bewitched. And now that she has taken up residence in his home, he aches with wanting her-a most unfortunate state of affairs, since the proud beauty obviously despises him, and since Vincent has sworn to seek a righteous vengeance on the Ascot show more family. show less

First time reading this author. Also the last. Shallow story line with unbelievable premise and characters, even allowing for the historical setting and presumption of attitudes of the time. Nothing credible.

Really disliked the concept of "let's fall in love because the other person is so beautiful / handsome". Larissa was so disgusting naive, like a little girl wanting a man to take care of her, losing her virginity cause it is something she never felt before. Vincent at least had more of a reason for his behavior. Larissa's father was the worst; forgive him cause he has made you sad. The only nice thing was decorating the Christmas tree and saying it is the family sharing more than anything else.

Typical Lindsey historical. Vengeance turned to love storyline. Quick read.

I liked this book... not sure I would purchase it, but I did enjoy. 3 stars.