A Christmas Baby (Zebra Historical Romance) [Paperback]

Annette Blair (Author)

Book Description

Series: Zebra Historical Romance | Publication Date: October 1, 2004

- This is the fourth of Annette Blair's very popular Rogue stories.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...hilarious encounters... rollicking antics... a splendid addition to a series that is well worth reading on its own." SENSUAL. -- Romantic Times Book Club

"A CHRISTMAS BABY is, quite simply, terrific..." -- Romance Reader at Heart Top Pick Award

"A romantic masterpiece... spicy sexual encounters... one of the blackest moments ever painted with words..." -- MyShelf.com

"Delightful, sensual, steamy, with Ms. Blair's special blend of humor. You’ll never look at a parsnip the same way again." -- Romance Reviews Today

"I highly recommend this clever, heartwarming, and most excellent story." -- Reader to Reader

From the Author

Ashford Blackburne, Fifth Earl of Blackburne, does not care where he marries and plants his seed, so long as he does both before Christmas, when his tyrannical grandfather's archaic ultimatum runs out.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821777696
• ISBN-13: 978-0821777695
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #837,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dear Reader,

I finally became a full time writer in 2006 after retiring from my job as a Development Director. I didn't always know I wanted to be a writer, but I discovered Jane Eyre soon after I got my first library card. I was eleven and put a romantic spin on every story I read. I wrote romances about friends and their boyfriends. Racy stuff for which my friends' mother's did not thank me. I could title that time in my life 'THE FIRST TIME A GOODY TWO SHOES GETS IN TROUBLE-YAY!" When my children were young, I jotted plot ideas on corners of envelopes, recipe cards, and such, and threw them in my nightstand.

After discussing a romance novel with my high-school aged daughter, she challenged me to write a romance of my own. That day, I sorted through my plot ideas, picked one, and started. I didn't know what I was doing, but I had a good time. I made my first sale in 1998. I have since moved from Regency England and settled in twenty-first century Salem, Massachusetts; Newport, Rhode Island; Mystic, Connecticut; with mysteries and romances and a host of sassy, sexy witches who tantalize and torment the men in their lives. Hopefully those same characters will sprinkle some magic dust and get a laugh or three out of you.

I have recently seen the re-release of JACOB'S RETURN and BUTTERFLY GARDEN, both Amish Historicals set in Pensylvania & Ohio. Recently, my 4th Vintage Magic, a paranormal cozy mystery series, set in Mystic Connecticut, SKIRTING THE GRAVE followed the release of VAMPIRE DRAGON my 3rd Works Like Magick Novel set in Salem MA.

I'm currently working on my 6th Vintage Magic Mystery, OPERATION PETTICOAT, and the 1st SISTERS OF SPIRIT Anthology both due out next year (2012) along with CLOAKED IN MALICE, my 5th paranormal cozy mystery. Meanwhile, watch Kindle for a new series of magical books in the months to come.

Some of my favorite authors are: Ruth Cardello, Hannah Howell, Nora Roberts, Janet Evanovich, Linda Wisdom & Madelyn Alt.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OMG! This is not one to be missed!, June 29, 2004

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Detra Fitch (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Christmas Baby (Zebra Historical Romance) (Paperback)

Ashford "Ash" Edward Blackburne, Fifth Earl of Blackburne, wanted nothing more than to clear all his debts (and his late father's) and save Blackburne Chase, the family estate. To do so, he must bow to his grandfather's will. (Grandfather is alive in this story.) By Christmas, Ash must have married and his wife must be pregnant with his first child. Otherwise, Ash will lose everything. If Ash succeeds, his grandfather will go ahead and give a huge amount of cash up front, to pay all debts. The story begins in March, 1818. Ash has nine months. So disgusted with the situation, Ash cares not where he plants his seed. An innkeeper offers him a game of chance. If Ash wins, he gets to own the inn. If Ash loses, he must pay a cash price; however, as a consolation prize, Ash would get to wed his daughter. Either way, Ash wins.

Ash had no idea what he was getting himself into when he accepted the game. He lost the game and found himself marrying the innkeeper's daughter at gunpoint. She looked and smelled something AWFUL! Once he got her to the estate, cleaning her was a fight to the death - almost. He seceded at getting her clean, but when he tried to consummate the marriage with the she-cat, she shot him in the butt!

Larkin "Lark" Rose McAdams was furious at her situation! Yet, decided it could work. After all, she had been fond of the earl for several years already and if she did what he wanted he might agree to let her bring Micah, her deceased sister's son, to live with them. But Micah was not the only surprise for the new couple. By Christmas, their house will swell with people and the newly married couple will teach each other the true meaning of Love.

***** OMG! This story could not possibly have been any better! I could not stop myself from reading AT ALL. I read the entire thing in a single day. Yes, it is THAT good. This story is not one to be missed! BRAVA! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the all time best Chrsitmas Romances!, October 2, 2004

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Robbie-Lynn (MA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Christmas Baby (Zebra Historical Romance) (Paperback)

Annette Blair knows how to create characters that you never forget. From the Reluctant Hero and the Guttersnipe Bride to the myriad of extended family and friends, each character is delightful, well developed and endearing. Ms Blair must really know how to love people to be able to write such lovable characters.

The story is a robust and exciting read that kept me laughing all night. (I just could not put it down!) I am partial to Christmas Romances and this one just hit all the right notes. I plan on making it a permanent part of my annual holiday reading list.

I enthusiastically recomend this fourth book in the Rogue Series by Annette Blair. Once you've read it go back and read the first three! You can't miss.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OMG is right! ! ! !, February 14, 2005

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BOOK READER "snowkrystle" (WI, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Christmas Baby (Zebra Historical Romance) (Paperback)

Her rogue series of which this is the fourth and final is off
the shelf AWESOME. They are on my KEEPER shelf and it seems
that everyone else is keeping them too as they are hard to find
but, if you can find them....BUY IT. You will not be disappointed.