Books like Joy to the World by Amanda Barratt

Joy to the World brings together three prominent romance authors to deliver a compact collection of holiday‑set Regency love stories. Each novella—"Heaven and Nature Sing," "Far as the Curse Is Found," and "Wonders of His Love"—offers a distinct thread of love, faith, and historical color, with each tale fitting comfortably into a cozy holiday read. The first, "Heaven and Nature Sing," follows music lovers torn apart by family obligations and the challenge of rekindling their bond. "Far as the Curse Is Found" recounts a winter encounter between a women‑marginalised mother and a scarred wartime veteran, exploring the possibility of love amid past wounds. Finally, "Wonders of His Love" follows a Scottish portrait painter who unexpectedly falls for an emotionally closed widow while working at a noble manor during the holidays.

First publish date: 2020