A Very Gothic Christmas (Holiday Classics)

TWO WICKED AND

WONDROUS HOLIDAY NOVELLAS

AFTER THE MUSIC

by CHRISTINE FEEHAN

Terrified by mysterious threats, Jessica Fitzpatrick spirits away her twin wards, Tara and Trevor, to the remote island mansion of their estranged father, world-famous musician Dillon Wentworth. Ever since the fire that claimed his troubled wife's life and left him horribly disfigured, Dillon has shut out the world. With Christmas approaching, the spark between him and Jessica might light the future, but there are those who shared Dillon's wife's love of the occult . . . and their evil machinations may plunge the family into darkness -- unless a Christmas miracle occurs. . . .

LADY OF THE LOCKET

by MELANIE GEORGE

The echoes of history and romance lure Rachel Hudson to Glengarren, the Scottish castle where her parents met many Christmases ago. But it is the portrait of fierce Highlander Duncan MacGregor that sparks an inexplicable yearning inside her. On a storm-tossed night, as lightning cracks across the castle's turrets, Rachel finds herself face-to-face with MacGregor himself, astride a mighty stallion. Now, stepping into Rachel's time -- and her heart -- the warrior from the past is pursued by an ancient, evil enemy. . . .

"After the Music" by Christine Feehan tells the story of Jessica Fitzpatrick, who decides to take her twin wards, 13-year-old Trevor and Tara, to spend Christmas with their reclusive father after a series of unsettling threats and disturbing "accidents" make her fear for the twins' lives. Trevor and Tara's father, Dillon Wentworth, is a brilliant musician who has spent many years in seclusion, ever since a horrific fire killed his troubled wife and left him terribly scarred. Unable to play his music because of his scarring, Dillon has cut himself off from the world and all but given up on life, but Jessica's unexpected arrival with Trevor and Tara starts to bring him out of his deep depression. And the spark that drew Dillon and Jessica together as the best of friends many years ago burns even brighter now. Jessica's love for Dillon is unwavering and unshakable, and it gives him something he had long since given up on - hope. The romance that Jessica and Dillon share is erotic, exciting, beautifully tender, and unbelievably touching as it starts to heal Dillon's damaged heart and soul.
Dillon's old band members have joined him for Christmas on his quiet little island, hoping to record a new album, the first in more than ten years. The music still flows from Dillon's talented mind like magic, and with his blossoming romance with Jessica and strong new bonds forming with his children, Christmas is looking up. Until strange "accidents" start occurring and Jessica realizes that the danger has followed her and the twins to their supposed sanctuary. Someone is trying very hard to get rid of Jessica, Tara, and Trevor and it's going to take a Christmas miracle to set things right and uncover the shocking truth behind this deadly situation.
Readers are sure to fall for the tormented yet appealing Dillon and the determined and loyal Jessica, and will be rooting for them to end up together. But will they beat the odds and find a lifetime of love in each other's arms? Read it and find out.

"Lady of the Locket" by Melanie George introduces Rachel Hudson, who travels to Glengarren Castle in Scotland to spend Christmas in the place her recently deceased parents met and fell in love. Still grieving and trying to cope with the overwhelming loss, Rachel hopes to finally deal with her parents' death. But upon her arrival, she finds herself utterly captivated by a portrait of a Highland warrior named Duncan MacGregor, painted in 1745. A previous owner of Glengarren, Rachel feels inexplicably drawn to this long dead man, and begins to worry about her sanity. But one storm tossed night, Duncan MacGregor himself is thrown forward in time, transported from the midst of a bloody battle into the year 2001. Suddenly face to face with the fierce Highland warrior astride a magnificent stallion, Rachel is overwhelmed by his commanding presence. At first unable to believe the truth of what's happened, it's not long before Rachel and Duncan admit their intense attraction to one another. And they quickly fall completely and irrevocably in love, a love that cares nothing for reality, time, or circumstance. They both comprehend the futility of their situation, knowing all too well that Duncan does not belong in Rachel's time and that their time together cannot last. But danger lurks at every turn, for a dark and ancient enemy has followed Duncan through time in a quest for revenge, and it will stop at nothing to destroy Duncan and all he holds dear. Now Duncan and Rachel must stand as one against the evil that seeks to destroy them, all the while knowing that their time is running out, and that soon they will be left only with the memories of a love that will last forever and yet can never be.
Duncan and Rachel's plight is utterly heart-rending and totally engrossing. Readers will frantically turn the pages, hoping for a miracle to bring these two star-crossed lovers together. But will Rachel and Duncan find a way to stay together, or will they be forced to live out their lives in loneliness and longing?

"A Very Gothic Christmas" is a delightful holiday treat that can be enjoyed in any season. Both tales are thrilling, intriguing, and darkly seductive, and are guaranteed to enchant readers everywhere. With the perfect mix of romance, suspense, and magic these two tales will undoubtedly sate and satisfy the most discerning of readers. "A Very Gothic Christmas" is a book you can't help but love, so don't miss out on the pleasure it will bring, buy it today and enjoy!