This was a cute, super loose nod to a Christmas Carol. I loved the family themes, especially

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how a family member can present themselves one way in public and to certain members of the family and then a totally different way to other people

; it showed a surprisingly nuanced, impacted portrait

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of abuse

for a slim little story that focused on other things, and I really liked how it affected Calder's character.

I did wish Felicity's character was a little more developed? But for 150 pages, it wasn't bad. I liked The Red Hot Earl more and I skipped #2 for personal triggers/reasons, but overall, this is a cute, festive little series. My only real complaint is my usual whine for Darcy Burke novellas: I wish she'd write more full-length stuff.