The Twelve Days of Christmas Series by Emily E.K. Murdoch

It’s 1813, and twelve drummers drumming are about to bring love into Jemima's life… Jemima Fitzroy is tired of being ignored by her loud, rambunctious family - especially as she attempts to campaign for veterans in a world that doesn't appreciate them.Soldiers are returning home from Napoleonic France, and Captain Hugh Rotherham knows he will never be the same again... moreIt’s 1813, and twelve drummers drumming are about to bring love into Jemima's life… Jemima Fitzroy is tired of being ignored by her loud, rambunctious family - especially as she attempts to campaign for veterans in a world that doesn't appreciate them.Soldiers are returning home from Napoleonic France, and Captain Hugh Rotherham knows he will never be the same again. Not just because of what he's seen, but because of what he's seeing right now: a startlingly beautiful woman who stirs something so passionate in it, the drumming of his heart matches that of his regiment.Jemima knows she shouldn't be meeting this soldier without her family's knowledge. Hugh knows he cannot cross the line from respectability to scandal. It doesn't matter. Twelve drummers drumming will change their lives - and the rhythm that can tease out exquisite pleasure… less

It’s 1813, with eleven pipers piping—but only one has caught Harmony's eye… Harmony Fitzroy never expected to fall into the spotlight. Her musical talents finally recognized, despite her shyness she's offered an invitation: to participate in the Christmas Eve Concert at the Assembly Rooms in Bath. If only a fellow musician hadn't caught her eye, she'd be able to focus on the music... moreIt’s 1813, with eleven pipers piping—but only one has caught Harmony's eye… Harmony Fitzroy never expected to fall into the spotlight. Her musical talents finally recognized, despite her shyness she's offered an invitation: to participate in the Christmas Eve Concert at the Assembly Rooms in Bath. If only a fellow musician hadn't caught her eye, she'd be able to focus on the music.David Navarre is everything Harmony knows she shouldn't go near; a gentleman of dark handsome looks, sparkling wit, and absolutely no money. But David has a secret - one he's left behind in Manchester, a scandal he doesn't want high society in Bath to discover. Especially Harmony. His eleven pipers piping are drawing a crowd, but that's the last thing Harmony wants. She has to marry for money, but he's about to teach her how their bodies can play a new melody together… less

It’s 1817, and Lucy always knows who will answer her call… Lucy Fitzroy has always had one friend to rely on: Lord Percy Ardingley. Childhood friends with a unique call to encourage the other to venture out into London—and mischief—there’s nothing Lucy likes better than time with him. But for some reason, this Christmas, Percy is…different. Strange. Trying to speak to her about things she doesn’t understand... moreIt’s 1817, and Lucy always knows who will answer her call… Lucy Fitzroy has always had one friend to rely on: Lord Percy Ardingley. Childhood friends with a unique call to encourage the other to venture out into London—and mischief—there’s nothing Lucy likes better than time with him. But for some reason, this Christmas, Percy is…different. Strange. Trying to speak to her about things she doesn’t understand.He’s back after a few months in the country, and though Percy doesn’t look any different, something has definitely altered between the two of them. If only Lucy could keep her heart rate still for five minutes around him and understand what this strange lurch in her stomach means…Four calling birds may have been his pet name for Lucy and three of her sisters, but it’s just her and Percy now, and she’s not sure what her friend is calling her to do. Just when she thinks she understands him, Lucy may find that the call of her heart is stronger than the call of her mind—and the call of the bedchamber may be even stronger still… less

It’s 1819, and Sophia’s hearing too much about the French hens… Sophia Fitzroy is searching for a scandalous romance. Not an actual one, of course. Just something to entertain her this Season as her five sisters are now married and gone.But when her declaration that she wishes to be seduced is accidentally overheard at a ball, her dull Season is instantly transformed.Because Orlando Dunbar does not take no for an answer... moreIt’s 1819, and Sophia’s hearing too much about the French hens… Sophia Fitzroy is searching for a scandalous romance. Not an actual one, of course. Just something to entertain her this Season as her five sisters are now married and gone.But when her declaration that she wishes to be seduced is accidentally overheard at a ball, her dull Season is instantly transformed.Because Orlando Dunbar does not take no for an answer. Infamous for seducing ladies across the ton, his three French hens or mistresses are not enough to satisfy him—not now that he’s got Sophia in his sights.She’s determined to steal his kisses but keep her heart. He’s never been rejected before, and doesn’t intend to start now. Three French hens may be what he’s used to, but Sophia knows she’ll have to give up all her inhibitions if she wants to truly catch the eye of this man… less

It’s 1819, and two turtle doves just fell into her lap… Joy Fitzroy will scream if she has to endure one more pity conversation about her lack of husband or marital prospects. After all, she’s still young. Mostly. And she is tired of having her lack of husband and children forced upon her—it’s not as though a family is going to fall into her lap... moreIt’s 1819, and two turtle doves just fell into her lap… Joy Fitzroy will scream if she has to endure one more pity conversation about her lack of husband or marital prospects. After all, she’s still young. Mostly. And she is tired of having her lack of husband and children forced upon her—it’s not as though a family is going to fall into her lap.But when a child does just that, bringing with it a dashing father who just happens to be able to undress Joy with his eyes, she’s absolutely determined not to lose her heart, nor her head, to the handsome widower.Gilbert Kitteridge is devoted to two things, his twin daughters and his turtle doves. Love is something he simply doesn’t have time for. Lust however, that’s something entirely different. Joy Fitzroy is just begging to be plucked, and if he gets his way, it won’t be long before she’s under his body and begging for more… Two turtle doves may need a stepmother, but Joy isn’t ready to believe in happily ever after's that easily. less

It’s 1819, and Isabella is not going to look at her pear tree again… Isabella Fitzroy should never have been there. The lane in Bath was a completely random accident, as was the vicious attack she witnessed.But when the man who defended himself so powerfully steals a kiss and then appears in the pear tree by her bedchamber window that evening, Isabella knows she’s in trouble. After all, Guy Partridge is not the sort of man she should be associating with... moreIt’s 1819, and Isabella is not going to look at her pear tree again… Isabella Fitzroy should never have been there. The lane in Bath was a completely random accident, as was the vicious attack she witnessed.But when the man who defended himself so powerfully steals a kiss and then appears in the pear tree by her bedchamber window that evening, Isabella knows she’s in trouble. After all, Guy Partridge is not the sort of man she should be associating with. No family, no title, no name—but fingers that know precisely how to tease and please…Swiftly losing her innocence but unable to say no to the man who is swiftly stealing her heart, Isabella knows precisely what she wants from Guy…though he has a secret or two which may stop her in her tracks. A Partridge in a pear tree and Christmas will never be the same again… less