Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christmas in the Duke’s Arms | 2021 | Julie Johnstone | Buy |
Julie Johnstone’s short fiction gives readers a quick taste of her Regency world without the commitment of a full-length novel. Christmas in the Duke’s Arms, published in 2021, is a holiday novella that places its characters in the cozy setting of a duke’s country estate during the Christmas season. The shorter format lets Johnstone focus tightly on the romance, delivering festive atmosphere and emotional warmth in a compact package.
For readers new to Johnstone’s work, this novella is a low-risk entry point. For longtime fans, it offers a seasonal return to the Regency ballrooms and drawing rooms that fill her longer series like Whisper of Scandal and Once Upon a Rogue. The story works well as a standalone holiday read, especially during the winter months.