Four Calling Birds By Emily E K Murdoch -

Set in London during the holiday season of 1817, the story follows and Lord Percy Ardingley , lifelong childhood friends. They share a deep bond and a unique bird call they use to signal each other for mischief or ventures out into the city.

: As part of Dragonblade’s Flame line , the book features explicit adult content and multiple sex scenes.

The central conflict arises when Percy returns from several months in the country seemingly "different" and "strange," attempting to discuss matters Lucy doesn't initially understand. As Lucy navigates her newly heightened physical reactions to Percy, she eventually realizes her feelings have shifted from friendship to deep romantic love. Four Calling Birds by Emily E K Murdoch

by Emily E. K. Murdoch is a steamy Regency romance novella published in December 2022 as the ninth installment in the Twelve Days of Christmas series. Plot Overview

: The novella focuses on the transition of a platonic childhood bond into a passionate romance. Set in London during the holiday season of

: While it functions as a standalone with a "happily ever after," it overlaps with the story of Lucy's sister, Esther, from the previous book in the series. Reader Reception

: Percy’s pet name for Lucy and three of her sisters was "four calling birds," which takes on new meaning as he "calls" to Lucy's heart. The central conflict arises when Percy returns from

Reviewers on platforms like Amazon and Goodreads frequently praise the sizzle and chemistry between the leads, noting the sweet declarations and the "will they, won't they" tension. It is often described as a quick, "feel-good" read that can be finished in one sitting. Tag: 12 days of christmas - Emily E K Murdoch