Madeleine’s Christmas Wish

This book was interesting but the resolution of issues was very fast and story seemed in a rush to end. The characters were not deeply formed, but the history was interedting.

Madeleine’s Christmas Wish by Ella Quinn is a lovely 5 Star read that will capture your hearts this Christmas Season. Madeleine, Cometesse de Beaune is taken captive and is to be sold to a brothel in England. Her Maman (mother) and sister are left behind in France and she fears for their lives. Georges, Marquis Cruzy-le-Chatel, who is a French spy and has been residing in England for several years. He’s acquired a list with the ladies names who are to be sold to brothels and he sees his dear childhood friend, Madeleine’s name also on this list. He’s shocked and worried for her, she’s not only his childhood friend but the only woman he’s ever loved. Their families had planned for them to be married but circumstances prevented the match. However, he now fears for Madeleine’s life and makes a plan to save her. He ventures in the dark to the ship that has sailed in with the young women. Spotting Madeleine, he calls to her and takes her away. He takes her to his friend’s home, where Madeleine is cared for and give clean clothes and food. In order to help Madeleine return to France and save her family, Georges realizes that he must marry her, but he’s also fallen deeply in love and desires to make her his. She agrees to marry him but makes him promise to not consummate the marriage, for once she arrives in France and saves her family, the marriage will be annulled. Will Madeleine and Georges make it safely back to France and save her family? Will Georges woo his love and captures her heart forever? Will Madeleine realize the love brewing inside of her or will she annul the marriage? Ella Quinn’s writing is impeccable, she weaves a tale of such sweet love, romance and a bit of adventure into every page. This story is well researched, well written and flows beautifully. The reader cannot help but long for Madeleine to fall into the welcoming arms of Georges and live as safe and warm as the fire in the hearth. Truly a magnificent tale that will capture your hearts this Christmas Season.

Peiord piece! I little far fetched! But an OK read